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Consider the Wildflowers120. From Water Bills to World-Class Typefaces: Jen Wagner's Rise in the World of Font DesignJen Wagner’s journey from aspiring orthopedic surgeon to powerhouse type designer is a testament to the power of reinvention. In this episode, Jen shares how a series of unexpected life changes—culminating in a leap of faith to go full-time freelance—led her to create a thriving font design business. Learn how her goal to "just pay the water bill" evolved into a full-scale creative venture and hear how her strategic focus on output, simplicity, and persistence led her to dominate the design world. Whether you're looking to start your own business or elevate your creative work, Jen's journe...
2025-03-201h 00
Grow in Grace PodcastRevelation with Jen WilkinListener favorite, Jen Wilkin, is back to talk about her newest Bible study on the book of Revelation. Perhaps no other book of the Bible feels as inaccessible and as intimidating to us as the very last one. The book of Revelation overflows with images and ideas that confound our modern ears. But if all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable, we should assume Revelation is as accessible and helpful as any other book of the Bible. Why don’t we see it that way?Two thousand years ago, John’s Revelation was circulated and read aloud...
2024-09-1628 min
In Her Good BooksLessons in Chemistry, Moving Pictures, The Need and The FuryThis episode has been cursed from the get go! Made the recording happen, the audio was terrible for some unknown reason and then Jen edited it but never published it before leaving for Mexico. So, without further ado, here it is published from Mexico - we tried hahaha.Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books Po...
2024-03-0940 min
In Her Good BooksLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus ft. Caroline!As we huddle in our makeshift blanket fort, Caroline fills in for Shanna. It's been a long time since we've done a deep dive episode and we are glad that we chose Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus to bring them back with! Find Caro on Instagram @booknerder.Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.com
2024-03-011h 11
In Her Good BooksDisappointment and Betrayal: Rereads, Robot Love, and the Idiot Box.This week Jen and Shanna hash out their feelings of disappointment and betrayal together, as well as discuss all of the reading they've been doing so far this year. Books mentioned in this episode:Starling House by Alix E. HarrowBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertNetwork Effect by Martha WellsThe Anomaly by Herve Le TellierWe did a whole episode about The Anomaly! Listen to it here!Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books f...
2024-02-0747 min
In Her Good BooksWe Like One Star Reviews and Colleen Hoover While Shanna's AwayBooks Mentioned in This Episode:The Last Word by Taylor AdamsThe Apothocary's Garden by Jeanette LynesThe Bandit Queens by Parini ShroffCamp Zero by Michelle Min SterlingThe Inmate by Frieda McFaddenThe London Seance Society by Sarah PennerReminders of Him by Colleen Hooversilentbook.clubLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:
2023-08-0547 min
In Her Good BooksCaroline is in the Studio and She's Giving Books 5 Million StarsJen's in Mexico so we've got our biggest fan, Caroline, to fill in for her! And she's wonderful. Books mentioned in this episode:The Adult by Bronwyn FischerAlone with You in the Ether by Olivie Blake Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram...
2023-07-1430 min
In Her Good BooksShanna Read Two Books!Books mentioned in today's episode:Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl StrayedInsomnia by Sarah Pinborough To Be Taught if Fortunate by Becky ChambersWrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllisterThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersA Closed and Common Orbit by Becky ChambersGirl, Forgotten by Karin SlaughterHappy Place by Emily HenryStone Blind by Natalie HaynesLibro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months m...
2023-05-1741 min
In Her Good BooksSpiders as Pets and Ghost Lingerie - Things are weirdBooks talked about in this episode:Daphne by Josh MalermanWeyward by Emilia HartThe House in the Pines by Ana ReyesBehind Her Eyes by Sarah PinboroughMad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram...
2023-04-1937 min
In Her Good BooksNational Poetry Month ft. Jennelle KarminApril is National Poetry Month, so we sat down with our good friend Jennelle Karmin and talked about her new poetry book called She is Hope Personified illustrated by Jolene Mackie.Books talked about in this episode:Good Neighbours by Sarah LanganThe Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley HellerHello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoAtomic Anna by Rachel Barenbaum Really Good, Actually by Monica HeiseyFind Jennelle @jennellekarminwrites_and find her book at www.karmycbazaar.com While you're at it, check out Jolene Mackie too @jolene.mackie...
2023-04-0540 min
In Her Good BooksWe're Back and We're Personally Isolating Dahl Fans, Seuss Fans, Babies and Dragon LoversWelcome to the first episode of In Her Good Books (formerly Best Book Club).We are a little rusty, not gonna lie, but we are just glad to be making episodes again!Books Mentioned in this Episode:They by Kay DickThe Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca MaraisLegends of the Dragonrealm: Firedrake by Richard A. KnaakAlmost Human by Junji ItoMotherthing by Ainslie HogarthTell Me I'm Worthless by Alison RumfittThe Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. JacksonL...
2023-03-2241 minIn Her Good BooksWhere The Hell We've Been and Other Stuff - We've Got News!Tune in to see where we've been and what's coming up next!!Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInstagram - @inhergoodbookspodcastTikTok - @inhergoodbookspodcastWe are affiliated with Libro.fm, but all reviews are our true and honest opinions!
2023-03-0806 min
Brave Women at WorkEP: 102 One Bold Move a Day with Shanna HockingAs we’re approaching the end of 2022 (I can’t believe it), my conversation with Shanna Hocking was motivating to me, and I’m sure that it will be for you as well. During our discussion, Shanna and I chatted about: 1. Her book, One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful Actions Women Can Take to Fulfill Their Leadership and Career Potential 2. Examples of one bold move a day 3. How our bold moves each day don’t have to be huge; they can be small and pers...
2022-12-0136 minIn Her Good BooksCarrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid - September Book ClubBetter late than never! Sorry this is so late but between 60 hour work weeks and sick kids, we had a hard time getting this one out this week!We read Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid for book club! It is her brand new book and we were disappointed. You heard us. If you are interested in reading this book for your own book club, click here to get a copy of our free book club kit which contains all of our discussion questions. Libro.fm.best_book...
2022-10-0357 min
In Her Good BooksThe Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-GarciaShanna was away again this week so Dawn from The Novel Universe Podcast joined Jen to talk about The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Unfortunately, we both gave this book only two stars! Tune in to find out why!This audiobook can be found exclusively on Libro.fm - click here to get your copyLibro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Club...
2022-09-2158 min
In Her Good BooksGrasshoppers Have Bones w/ Special Guest, Caroline | What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We’re Reading and Other Stuff, Shanna couldn’t make the recording so we brought THE Caroline on as a guest! Books mentioned in this episode:The Lovely Bones by Alice SeboldSweetbitter by Stephanie DanlerWild by Cheryl StrayedTiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl StrayedThe Glass Castle by Jeanette WallsThe Guncle by Steven RowleyLibro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @bes...
2022-09-1435 minIn Her Good BooksThis Is The Perfect Time To Become A Clown | What We're Reading And Other StuffWelcome to What We're Reading and Other Stuff! This week, though we didn't get a ton of reading done, we sure had a lot to talk about!Books Mentioned in this Episode:Fix Her Up by Tessa BaileyThe Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah PekkanenThe People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryA Murder is Announced by Agatha ChristieFinlay Donovan is Killing it by Elle CosimanoBREAKING NEWS! Emily Henry has a new book coming out in April 2023! it's called "Happy Place" and we wil...
2022-09-0745 minConsider the Wildflowers008. Jen Olmstead: When Living the Dream doesn't feel Dreamy.How this self-proclaimed “accidental entrepreneur” built a multi-million dollar business in less than ten years and what she did after realizing the successful business she’d created no longer aligned with how she wanted to live her everyday life. “Don’t let anyone trick you into chasing a dream that isn’t yours. It’s important to constantly reevaluate what you need, what you want, and how you can show up in your business. The reality is, the business doesn’t decide what kind of life and work we want for ourselves; we decide. We get to determine the why...
2022-09-011h 04In Her Good BooksMalibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | August Book ClubThis week we book clubbed Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid! If you are planning on reading this one for your own book club click here to download our free book club kit!We read this book to prepare for our September book club! We are reading the brand new book by Taylor Jenkins Reid - Carrie Soto is Back! So pick up a copy to read along with us. Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caIn...
2022-08-311h 04
In Her Good BooksI Didn't Enjoy That, So I'm Going To Read Another One - What We're Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, Jen is on vacation and recording from the Gulf Islands so we had some internet lag and Shanna didn't read anything because...summer! But Jen managed to read a few books so don't even worry about it. If you are joining us for book club, the discussion for Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid is happening over on Instagram right now starting today and will be lasting all week, so head over there to our stories to join in! Books Mentioned in this Episode:M...
2022-08-2433 minGrow in Grace PodcastBible Literacy with Jen WilkinToday we have author and Bible teacher, Jen Wilkin on the podcast. Shanna and Kristen get to chat with Jen about the importance of studying Scripture in every believers life and why Biblical literacy matters. Follow our social media for a giveaway announcement of Jen's book Women of the Word. You can find more information about Jen and all of her books/Bible studies at https://www.jenwilkin.netMusic by Joystock- https://www.joystock.org
2022-08-2253 min
In Her Good BooksThe Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller | SUMMER BREAK RereleaseHey guys! It is time for us to take a summer break, so what wbetter time than the "extra" week of August! Enjoy our rerelease of The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. This was the third episode we ever recorded, so it is a blast from the past! We will be back next week with a new episode of What We are Reading and Other Stuff! If you are participating in book club this month we are reading "Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The discussion starts over on Instagram and Facebook...
2022-08-171h 31
In Her Good BooksBeach Read by Emily HenryThis week, we are talking about Beach Read by Emily Henry!Next week, we are taking a vacation! So, we are going to rerelease one of our oldies, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller! This is our most favorite book, our most downloaded episode and also, the third episode we did! So tune in to hear about a great book and to see what we sounded like in the beginning.The audio books for both of these books were really great! If you are interested in buying them on audio and you listen on Libro...
2022-08-091h 04
In Her Good Books30 Year Old Protagonist? 80 Year Old Narrator - What We’re Reading and Other StuffWelcome to this week's episode of What We're Reading and Other Stuff!Books Mentioned in This Episode:A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers Unmissing by Minka Kent Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin Chasing Fireflies by Charles MartinFalse Witness by Karin SlaughterThe House Across the Lake by Riley SagerWe are reading Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid for Book Club this month so pick up a copy and read along with us. The discussion is going to s...
2022-08-0340 min
In Her Good BooksBook Lovers by Emily Henry | July Book ClubWelcome to Book Club! This month we read Book Lovers by Emily Henry and absolutely loved it! If you are interested in reading Book Lovers for your own book club, click here to download our free book club kit which includes all of our discussion questions! For August we are reading Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid so pick up a copy and read along with us!!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸
2022-07-271h 19
In Her Good BooksWhen You Try to Take a Sneaky Picture but the Flash is On - What We're Reading and a Lot of Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, we've got a lot of other stuff, but we did manage to get some books read despite all of our summer fun. Books mentioned in this episode:Mindhunter by John E Douglas and Mark Olshaker My Evil Mother by Margaret Atwood The Hacienda by Isabel CanasThe Troop by Nick Cutter Before My Time PodcastWe Didn't Start the Fire PodcastLibro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreon
2022-07-2030 min
In Her Good BooksWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensThis week we are discussing Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens and we've got a bit of a split room on this one! We are reading Book Lovers by Emily Henry for book club this month so pick up a copy and read along with us! Click here to find instructions on how to join on our website!Also, today is Shanna's birthday so send her some birthday love! Too bad we are talking about a book she hated today haha. Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.com
2022-07-131h 07
In Her Good BooksKilling Agamemnon was Clytemnestra’s Best Feature | What We're Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We’re Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we’ve been reading and also share an exciting announcement! For some reason we have just been having so much technical difficulties and we don’t know why! So, sorry the audio is a bit weird in this one. Hopefully we can pinpoint the problem and be good to go for next week! Books mentioned in this episode:Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak Elektra by Jennifer Saint Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake The Pale Ho...
2022-07-0629 min
In Her Good BooksSiren Queen by Nghi Vo | June Book ClubWelcome to book club! This month we read the brand new book, Siren Queen by Nghi Vo! If you want to read Siren Queen for your own book club you can download our free book club kit here which includes all of our discussion questions. For July we are reading the new book from Emily Henry called Book Lovers! So pick up a copy and read along with us. Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.ca
2022-06-301h 46
In Her Good BooksLiane Moriarty is the Bad Guy from Sherlock Holmes - What We're Reading and Other StuffWelcome to this week's episode of What We're Reading and Other Stuff, where we tell you what we've been reading and also...any other stuff we have going on!Books mentioned in this episode:Athena's Child by Hannah LynnSpartan's Sorrow by Hannah LynnQueens of Themiscyra by Hannah Lynn Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Husband's Secret by Lianne Moriarty My Sweet Audrina by V.C. AndrewsThe Hours by Michael CunninghamHeartstopper Vol. 2 by Alice OsemanIf you are interested in...
2022-06-2235 min
In Her Good BooksFlowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews | Jen Describes, Shanna ReactsIn this bonus episode we are talking about the cult classic, Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews! Jen loves this book, Shanna's never read it so tune in for Jen's description and Shanna's reaction. If you are interested in purchasing Flowers in the Attic on audio and you listen on Libro.fm consider buying it through our links above! We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast! If you are not listening on Libro.fm y...
2022-06-151h 15
In Her Good BooksThe Lincoln Highway by Amor TowlesThis week we are talking all about the very well loved book, The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles! We both listened to The Lincoln Highway on audio and it was really really well done. We highly recommend! If you are interested in purchasing it or any of the books we talk about and you listen on Libro.fm consider buying it through our links above! We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but al...
2022-06-081h 29
In Her Good BooksIt’s the Grady Hendrix Special! - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We’re Reading and Other Stuff we are reading all Grady Hendrix all the time! Books mentioned in the episode:Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixMy Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix Bad Asstronauts by Grady HendrixThe Final Girl Support Group by Grady HendrixThe Elementals by Michael McDowellTBR - Bookshelf AppJune is Pride month and to celebrate our LGB...
2022-06-0137 min
In Her Good BooksThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers | May Book Club For the month of May, we read The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers for Book Club! Thank you to everyone who joined in on the discussion on Instagram and Facebook, we absolutely loved this book and hoped you did to!We had all kinds of technical difficulties in this episode so we apologize that the audio is a bit off! If you want to read this book for your own book club, head over to our website to download your free book club kit!Stayed tuned over on our...
2022-05-251h 21
In Her Good BooksThat Poetry Thawed Our Cold Cold Frozen Hearts - What We're Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We’re Reading and Other StuffJen Read:The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixAll the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn GreenwoodThe Ruin by Dervla McTeirnenPaperbacks From Hell by Grady Hendrix Shanna read:The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa Wish You Were Here by Jodi PicoultCheck out our lovely friend Jennelle's poetry page as well as Shayne Koyczan if you need your cold cold frozen heart thawed as well!Our book club di...
2022-05-1835 min
In Her Good BooksSundial by Catriona WardThis week we are talking about the new book from Catriona Ward, Sundial! If you missed it, we are reading The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers for book club so pick up a copy, read along with us, and get ready to join the discussion on Instagram and Facebook starting on May 18!We are affiliated with Libro.fm and if you use any of our links to sign up for a membership or buy a book, you are not only supporting your local independent bookstore but also this podcast!
2022-05-111h 23
In Her Good BooksAmor Towles or I Love Towels? - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what Shanna's reading and what Jen's DNFd. Update on The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek! - Jen's finished it since the recording and she did really like it despite not being 100% sure in the recording. Anyone who loves historical fiction is going to love this book!We are reading The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers for Book Club this month so pick up a copy and read along with us! Books Mentioned in this Episode:The...
2022-05-0425 min
In Her Good BooksThe Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke | April Book ClubIt’s time for book club! This month we read The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke and, wow, there was a lot to say about this book. Thanks to everyone who joined in on the discussion on Instagram and Facebook! If you still want to get in on the discussion, it’s never too late! Everything is saved in the highlights on our Instagram page so you can head over there to weigh in on any of the books we book club! If you’re interested in reading this one for your own book club, head over...
2022-04-271h 26
In Her Good BooksEnder's Game, Where's the Wreckage? - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we're reading and what we've stopped reading.Book Club is happening over on Instagram and Facebook starting today! We read The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke and we want to know what you thought of it! So, head over there and let us know or drop us an email! Books Mentioned in This Episode:Third Girl by Agatha Christie Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Rendevous with Rama by Arthur C ClarkeHis and Hers by Alice...
2022-04-2031 min
In Her Good BooksSea of Tranquility by Emily St.John MandelThis week we are talking about Emily St John Mandel’s new book Sea of Tranquility! This book just came out on April 5th and you are going to wanna grab a copy because it was excellent.We are reading The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke fir book club this month so if you are interested in joining in on that discussion, head over to our Instagram or Facebook! The discussion is happening in our stories and in the highlights on our Insta main page. best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreon
2022-04-1347 min
In Her Good BooksTJ Klune Writes Fanfiction For a Fandom We Didn’t Know Existed - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We’re Reading and Other Stuff we both read something new to us by TJ Klune and we were quite surprised to say the least. Warning: This episode contains some adult words We are reading The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke for book club this month, so pick up a copy and read along with us!! Books mentioned in this episode: The Lightening Struck Heart by TJ KluneSylvanas by Christie GoldenHorrorstör by Grady HendrixA Night to Remember by Walter Lord
2022-04-0628 min
In Her Good BooksThe Sentence by Louise Erdrich | March Book ClubThis week for Book Club, we are discussing The Sentence by Louise Erdrich. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the discussion on Instagram and Facebook! If you missed it, don’t worry! You can head over to Instagram and let us know your answers to any of the questions any time you want. You can find them saved in the book club highlights on our profile page! And if you are reading The Sentence for your own book club, you can find our book club kit here! We are reading The Lighthouse Wit...
2022-03-301h 12
In Her Good BooksWe Already Drink Body Water So What’s the Big Deal? - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We’re Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we’re reading (which isn’t much), what we want done with our bodies when we die and ask for help with a specific reading itch.Books mentioned in this episode:Never Saw Me Coming by Vera KurianI Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell News Article About AquamationTitanic Guybest_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_b...
2022-03-2325 min
In Her Good BooksSpecial | Q + A with Shanna and Jen!Today, we've got a bonus episode for you! Thanks to everyone who sent in questions! We had so much fun answering them.Listen in for answers to these very important questions:Why are you both such amazing babes?If you had to choose just one book to read forever, what would it be? I’m about to have my first child. You both have kids, are there any children’s books that you can recommend? I love your podcast, but wondering if there are any others that you can recommend...
2022-03-1629 min
In Her Good BooksThe Anomaly by Herve Le TellierThis week we are talking about the 2021 Prix Goncourt winner, The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier! The Goncourt is France's most prestigious literary award and we can see why this book won it. Also, you don't want to miss our in depth discussion about simulation theory and what it means to us/how it affects our lives. Next week we are doing a special Q&A episode! This is your chance to ask us absolutely anything! Send us an email with your questions to best_bookclub@outlook.com or connect with us on our...
2022-03-0958 min
In Her Good BooksI Don’t Wanna be the Crying Zamboni Driver! - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we're reading , what Jen's watching and share a bookish problem that needs solving. This month for book club we are reading The Sentence by Louise Erdrich so pick up a copy and reading along with us. The discussion will start on March 23rd on Instagram and Facebook so give us a follow so you don't miss it or you can even just send us an email to let us know what you thought!Books Mentioned in This Episode:The Viscount Wh...
2022-03-0237 min
In Her Good BooksIf We Were Villains by M.L. Rio | February Book ClubFebruary is the month of 🖤 so we book clubbed a book we absolutely ADORE! We both read 𝐈𝐟 𝐖𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 by M.L. Rio in 2021 and it immediately became one of our fav books of all time. Thanks to everyone who participated in the discussion on Instagram! We love talking to you all about books. Next month we are reading The Sentence by Louise Erdrich so pick up a copy and read along with us! Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Club with Shanna and Je...
2022-02-231h 20
In Her Good BooksJen Didn't Like Project Hail Mary! *Gasp* - What We're Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we're reading and well, that's pretty much it, but we have been reading a lot!Books Mentioned in this Episode:Defy the Night by Brigid KemmererDark Roads by Chevy StevensProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirNothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra KhawA Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers The Silent Companions by Laura PurcellHostage by Clare MackintoshPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book...
2022-02-1630 min
In Her Good BooksHow the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones w/ Special Guest Lacey from One Page More!February is Black History Month and to recognize the importance of supporting and giving voice to black authors, we are talking about How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones. Shanna wasn’t able to read this book so joining Jen as a guest in the discussion, we have Lacey from the One Page More! Podcast. Check out One Page More! on Instagram Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Cl...
2022-02-091h 13
In Her Good BooksShe’s a Little Darth Vada - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We’re Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we’ve been reading - SO MANY GOOD BOOKS - and also talk about Jen’s new baby!! Books Mentioned in This Episode:Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer The Girl from the Well by Rin ChupecoSundial by Catriona Ward She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel Patreonwww.bestb...
2022-02-0238 minIn Her Good BooksCloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr | January Book Club |Welcome to Book Club! This month we read Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. If you haven't already head over to our Instagram page to join in the discussion! The Book Club pick for February is If We Were Villains by ML Rio, so pick that one up and give it a read. We are both crazy about it so it is going to be a fun one!Cloud Cuckoo Land Book Club Kit Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclub
2022-01-261h 41
In Her Good BooksI Would Quit Colleen Hoover Yesterday - What We’re Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, we let you know what we're reading and also give a not book related update on Jen's baby situation. Book Mentioned in This Episode:The Anomaly by A History of Wild Places by Shea ErnshawA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersThe Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth OzekiSea of Tranquility by Emily St John MandelIt Ends With Us by Colleen HooverOne Last Stop by Casey McQuistonPatreon
2022-01-1931 min
In Her Good BooksUnder the Whispering Door by TJ KluneThis week we are talking about TJ Klune's second book in the unofficial Kindness series, Under the Whispering Door!We've got book club coming up in a few weeks so, if you haven't already, pick up a copy of Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr and read along with us! We'll be hosting the discussion on Instagram and Facebook starting on January 26th so make sure you follow us there so you don't miss it!Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclub...
2022-01-121h 01
In Her Good BooksSeason Two - Book Club Boogaloo! Woohoo Woohoo! - What We're Reading and Other StuffHappy New Year!!This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we let you know what we're reading, how our reading for 2021 went and what our reading goals are for the year ahead. Also, listen in to find out what book releases we are excited about for 2022!Books Mentioned in This Episode:The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia HandComfort & Joy by Kristin HannahFlash Fire by TJ KluneSundial by Catriona WardSea of Tranquility by Emily St. John MandelVagina Obscura by Rachel E. Gr...
2022-01-0536 min
In Her Good BooksAlways, in December - Book Club with Special Guest, Author Emily Stone!Welcome to our final Book Club of 2021! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are joined by Emily Stone, for our first ever author interview! Make sure you stay tuned to the end for that, she was delightful. You can find Emily Stone here:Instagram 📸 @emstonewrites And go pick up a copy of Always, in December if you haven't already! Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Club with Shanna and Jen
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In Her Good Books'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore - Read By UsWelcome to a Best Book Club Christmas Special! Join us for a reading of the classic poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas ! This poem was originally called "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" and was originally published, anonymously, in New York's Troy Sentinel newspaper on December 23, 1823. Don't forget about book club! We are reading Always, in December by Emily Stone. Head over to Instagram or Facebook to join the discussion or send us an email to let us know what you thought!We are so grateful for each and every one of you wh...
2021-12-2204 min
In Her Good BooksSo, It's Christmas and Basically You're Reading Nothing - What We're Reading and Other StuffThis week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff we tell you what we're reading, what we're not reading and what books are on our Christmas wish list. Also, this is the one recorded the day before Shanna becomes hopelessly obsessed with the movie Love, Actually. Stay Tuned. Books mentioned in this episode:In a Holidaze by Christina LaurenDying for Christmas by Tammy CohenAmor Actually by Various AuthorsHercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha ChristieA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens narrated by Hugh Grant The Sentence by Lou...
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In Her Good BooksElf On My Self by Jacqueline Faye - Rated M for MatureJoin us this week as we discuss the erotic short story, Elf On Myself by Jacqueline Faye. That's right, we went ahead and thought we would review some good ol' fashioned elf erotica for you and we were not disappointed! We actually had so much fun that baby William made another appearance. It's a good thing that he is six months old and cannot understand what we were saying.We think it goes without saying that this episode is not suitable for children - except our own apparently.Merry Clitmas!! (there's a little preview for you...
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In Her Good BooksRead Whatever Fluff You Fluffin' Want. Fluff It Up - What We're Reading and Other StuffWelcome to another week of What We're Reading and Other Stuff! December is here and we are finishing up our fall reads before diving straight into our holiday TBR. If you have any books on yours, let us know what they are because we need some awesome holiday book recs.Books Mentioned in this EpisodeGet a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Payback's a Witch by Lana HarperApples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty Crooked House by Agatha Christie Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony DoerrPatreon
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In Her Good BooksOutlawed by Anna North - Book Club!For our November book club we read Outlawed by Anna North and despite this book being absolutely everywhere, the reception was a little chilly to be honest. Tune in to find out our thoughts!Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Club with Shanna and JenYouTube 📹 Best Book Club with Shanna and Jen Shanna KayInstagram 📸 @vellum.and.vellichorYouTube 📹 Shanna Ka...
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In Her Good BooksWhat We're Reading and Other Stuff 11/17/21Join us this week to find out what we're reading and...some other stuff!Books Mentioned in the EpisodeArtemis by Andy WeirdThe Girl from Rawblood by Catriona WardThe Last House on Needless Street by Catriona WardThe People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryWish You Were Here by Jodi PicoultFind Us!Patreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Club with Shanna and Jen...
2021-11-1723 minIn Her Good BooksRebecca by Daphne du MaurierOctober is over, but we are still in the mood for some dark atmosphere and Rebecca is the perfect book to scratch that itch! Find Us!Patreon.com/bestbookclubwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclubFacebook- Best Book Club with Shanna and JenYouTube 📹 Best Book Club with Shanna and Jenbest_bookclub@outlook.comShanna KayInstagram 📸 @vellum.and.vellichorYouTube 📹 Shanna Kay - Vellum an...
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In Her Good BooksWhat We’re Reading and Other Stuff 03/11/21This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, we tell you what we're reading -of course- and also, about some exciting news! If you've ever wished that you could listen to us more often, this is your lucky day. We have started a Patreon! For those of you who don't know hat this means, Patreon is a website where you can go to support creators you love. In this case, US! How it works is that you go to www.patreon.com/bestbookclub and there you will be able to select one of three tiers of membe...
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In Her Good BooksCarrie by Stephen King - Book ClubWelcome to Book Club! For October we read the modern horror classic Carrie by Stephen King! Thanks to everyone who joined us for the discussion on Instagram! If you missed it, it’s never too late. We save everything in our highlights on our profile page and you can go there anytime to answer our discussion questions! If you are going to read Carrie for your own book club you can find our book club kit with our discussion questions on our website! www.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸...
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In Her Good BooksWhat We're Reading and Other Stuff 10/20/21We are back with another episode of What We're Reading and Other Stuff! This week, we tell you what we're reading and also give a few spooky month book recommendations! Just a reminder that book club is next week! We are reading Carrie by Stephen King and we are already starting the conversation over on our Instagram and Facebook right now! So head over there to find our discussion questions, we will be talking about this book all week!Books mentioned in this episode!Eric by Terry Pratchett I Know What You Did...
2021-10-2026 minIn Her Good BooksThe Yellow Wallpaper Discussion and ReviewIt is time for our discussion of the short story The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Yesterday we released a recording of Shanna reading the entire story so go listen to that if you haven’t already!The author Shanna couldn't remember was Lori Gottlieb. It is unclear where the quote actually originated, but it sounds like it was a tweet by @debihope. The actual quote is:"Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self esteem, first make sure you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes."Just a reminder th...
2021-10-1328 min
In Her Good BooksThe Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman - Full StoryJoin Shanna for story time as she reads the spooky and classic short story, The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman in celebration of the month of October!Tune in later this week for our discussion about the story!This short story is in the public domain and can be found for free all over - here are some links if you want to read it for yourself!https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1952http://socrates.acadiau.ca/courses/engl/rcunningham/1413-F09/YellowWallpaper.pdfwww.bestbookclub.ca...
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In Her Good BooksWhat We’re Reading and Other Stuff 10/06/22Welcome to our very first episode of What We’re Reading…and Other Stuff!Books Mentioned Good Morning, Monster by Katherine Gildiner A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay Small Gods by Terry Pratchett Verity by Colleen Hoover Libro.fm.Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership!Find us at:www.goodbookspodcast.comFacebook - In Her Good Books PodcastInst...
2021-10-0618 minIn Her Good BooksThe Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen - Book Club Discussion and ReviewFor September's Best Book Club, we read The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 1/4 Years Old by Henrik Groen.Wanna read this one for your book club? Find our book club kit here, complete with our discussion questions!We have a lot of fun stuff coming your way in October but the most important one is that for spoOoOoooky month, we are reading Carrie by Stephen King! We all know the story, but pick up a copy and read along with us because it's gonna be so much fun! **The Thursday Murder Club is by...
2021-09-2957 minIn Her Good BooksWomen's Prize For Fiction WINNER 2020 - Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeThe Women's Prize For Fiction was finally announced last week, and the winner was ... PIRANESI by Susanna Clarke! We wanted to put out an episode on the winner, but since we have already discussed this one at length, we are rereleasing that episode with a new intro and outro for you guys. It's a good one! Currently ReadingShanna: "Small Gods" by Terry Pratchett Jen: "The Only Good Indians" by Stephen Graham Jones Here are a couple of the cult podcasts Shanna was talking about:Heaven's Gate Podcast:
2021-09-151h 09In Her Good BooksThis Is How You Lose The Time War - Book Club Review and DiscussionWelcome to Book Club! This week we are talking all about the award winning, coauthored book This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.Thank you to everyone who participated on Instagram! We love talking to you guys about these books. If you missed the discussion, it's never too late. Everything is saved in our Highlights on our Instagram profile page and you can join in anytime, or just send us some kind of correspondence and we will get back to you....perhaps a letter? We absolutely loved this book and cann...
2021-09-011h 50In Her Good BooksThe Grace Year by Kim Liggett - Book Club Review and DiscussionWelcome to book club!! For July we read "The Grace Year" by Kim Liggett . Thank you to everyone who participated on Instagram! We always have to much fun talking about the books. If you missed it, it's not too late, all of our discussion is saved in the Highlights on our Instagram profile so you can still join in there. We would love to hear from you! Or send us an email at best_bookclub@outlook.comIf you are looking to read this book for your own book club, head over to our website and pi...
2021-07-281h 26In Her Good BooksDetransition, Baby by Torrey Peters - Book Club Review and DiscussionWelcome to book club!! For PRIDE month, we read Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters. You may have noticed that we haven't put out a new episode for awhile and that is because Shanna had her baby! So, we are going to go down to just our book club episodes for the summer so she can spend all her time with baby William.If you are looking to read this book for your own book club, head over to our website and pick up the free download of the book club kit for this book!For Jul...
2021-06-301h 03In Her Good BooksHow to Start Your Own Best Book Club!The first rule of book club? Talk about it literally all the time. This week we are going to give you some tips for starting your own book club and also share with you the books that have been a huge success in ours.Do you have a favorite book club? If so, we want to hear about it! Email us at best_bookclub@outlook.com to tell us all about it.How to make your own CARL - https://thecarlsarecoming.com/www.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclub
2021-06-0936 minIn Her Good Books1 Star Reviews of Books We LoveOn this weeks episode we take turns reading out one star reviews of the books we love most and we were surprised to find that not all of them were wrong but we give our books five stars anyways!Currently ReadingShanna: If We Were Villains by M.L RioJen: Black Sun by Rebecca RoanhorseBooks Mentioned In This EpisodeThe Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (of course)Station Eleven by Emily St. John MandelAnxious People by Fredrik BackmanThe Name of the Wind by...
2021-06-0252 minIn Her Good BooksA Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes - Book Club Review and DiscussionB O O K C L U B ! For the month of May, we read A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes which explores the Trojan War but told from the women's point of view! Thank you to everyone who participated on Instagram! We always have to much fun talking about the books. If you missed it, it's not too late, all of our discussion is saved in the Highlights on our Instagram profile so you can still join in there. We would love to hear from you! Or send us an email at best_bookclub@outlook.com
2021-05-261h 13In Her Good BooksA Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas - Part 2 - Book Review and Discussion - ACOTARWe are back and bringing you Part 2 of our discussion on A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. This is the second book in her A Court of Thorns and Roses series. We did Part 1 of this book last week, so if you haven't listened to that one yet, go and check it out!Next week is book club! We are reading A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes and we have started a discussion over on our Facebook and Instagram pages so head over there to chat with us!!Currently Reading:
2021-05-191h 03In Her Good BooksA Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas - Part 1 - Book Review and Discussion - ACOTAROn today's episode we take you on the first leg of a two part journey we like to call A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. Okay, that's what it's actually called. Join us as we discuss the second book (and probably most loved?) in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. So much happened in this book that we had to split it into two parts but don't worry, Part 2 will be coming your way next week.This month we are reading A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes for book club so rea...
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In Her Good BooksThe Women’s Prize for Fiction 2021 ShortlistThe shortlist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction was announced on April 28th! We are here to bring you what we know about these six books in anticipation for the winner which will be announced on July 7th! The Shortlist includes:Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeThe Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett Unsettled Ground by Claire FullerNo One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiClick here to find our longlist ep...
2021-05-0534 minIn Her Good BooksThe Midnight Library by Matt Haig - Book Club Review and DiscussionIt's time for book club! The month of April was Jen's pick so we read The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. Join us as we discuss what happened in the book and what we thought about it!I Weigh with Jameela Jamil podcast interview with Matt Haig: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-haig/id1498855031?i=1000492458203Our Best Book Club pick for May is A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes. Pick it up and read along with us!best_bookclub@outlook.comwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @bes...
2021-04-281h 05In Her Good BookseReaders: Kobo vs KindleIf you are unsure whether eReading is for you or if you just aren't sure which eReader to get, or if you just want to know what we think - this episode is for you! We are talking ALL about eReaders. The pros. The cons (there are none) and what we love and what we don't love about our own.Next week is book club! We are reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. You don't wannt miss it! If you haven't yet, start reading the book and head over to Instagram to let us now what you t...
2021-04-2138 minIn Her Good BooksPIRANESI by Susanna Clarke - Book Review and DiscussionOn today's episode we discuss Susanna Clarke's newest novel, Piranesi. This book was so hard to unpack with all the possible interpretations and we both had completely different opinions which made the discussion all the better.Currently ReadingShanna: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasJen: Summer by Ali SmithHere are a couple of the cult podcasts Shanna was talking about:Heaven's Gate Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/heavens-gate/id1292069401Last Podcast on the Left | Jonestown :https://www.las...
2021-04-141h 04In Her Good BooksA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - Book Review - ACOTAR On today's episode we are discussing the first book in Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series also called A Court of Thorns and Roses.In case you are wondering what commercial Shanna was talking about. It's actually amazing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40vZ9WUl1Vw Currently ReadingShanna: The Golden Rule by Amanda Craig Jen: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. MaasFind Us Atwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram 📸 @best_bookclub
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In Her Good BooksThe Radium Girls by Kate Moore - Book Club Review and DiscussionLip. Dip. Paint. It's time for Book Club! For March and for Women's History Month, we choose a book by a female author that specifically focused on women's issues - The Radium Girls: The Dark History of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore. You don't have to have read the book to enjoy this episode and learn the amazing story of these women.For more information on these women, this story and the author head over to www.theradiumgirls.comTo find our Best Book Club Kit which includes information on the book an...
2021-03-3152 minIn Her Good BooksMen Writing Women BadlyOn today's episode, we are switching it up a bit! Unfortunely, sometimes men are known for writing women characters...badly (to say the least). Join us as we take turns reading and commenting on some of these examples. Feel free to skip ahead to 7:44 if you're just here for the jokes. Your breasts will laugh and laugh. Currently ReadingShanna- The Radium Girls by Kate MooreJennifer - A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sara J. Maas and The Radium Girls by Kate MooreNext week is BOOK CLUB. We are reading...
2021-03-2445 min
In Her Good BooksThe Women's Prize for Fiction 2021 LonglistOn today’s episode we are taking you through each book that made it onto The Women’s Prize for Fiction 2021 longlist! If you are wondering what all 16 books are about, we’ve got the information and we will also let you know which ones we are most excited for! The Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist Because of You by Dawn FrenchBurnt Sugar by Avni DoshiConsent by Annabel LyonDetransition, Baby by Torrey PetersExciting Times by Naoise Dolan How the One Armed Sister Sweeps Her House...
2021-03-171h 05In Her Good BooksCommon Female Character and Story TropesIn this episode we are discussing some of the common female character tropes that appear quite often in our stories.Next week we are talking about The Women's Prize for Fiction and looking at the books that made it onto the long list for 2021!Don't forget that we are reading The Radium Girls buy Kate Moore for book club so pick it up and join us in the discussion! You can head over to our Facebook or Instagram pages to let us know what you think or you can send us an email at best_bo...
2021-03-1039 minIn Her Good BooksA Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer - Bonus Book Club ReviewIt is Bonus Book Club! Today we are discussing the third book in the curse breaker series by Brigid Kemmerer called A Vow So Bold and Deadly.Usually, we only do one book club a month, but we couldn't wait to read this book and also because it's a series, we didn't want to make everyone read the first two books - A Curse So Dark and Lonely and A Heart So Fierce and Broken - really fast to be able to participate in book club. Hence, two book clubs one month!Spoiler! We...
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