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BOOKSTORMEmma Grey (The Last Love Note) is on the Radar!Novelist EMMA GREY joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE LAST LOVE NOTE! What an intimate and personal story about love! We talk about our infinite capacity as humans to love others, even after crushing grief or loss. How do the people around us push us forward? We also discussed the power of secrets and how they can be an obstacle to intimacy and trust. We talk about chasing the ghost of a former life versus starting the next chapter. Why does a geographical switch sometimes help us get unstuck? This is a do-not-miss! Join us! Y...2023-12-1541 minBOOKSTORMViola Shipman (The Wishing Bridge)Do not miss the BOOKSTORM HOLIDAY EPISODE! Stroll with us through the quaint Christmas town of Frankenmuth with the USA Today's bestselling author, Viola Shipman! Henri Wegner will join the unemployed unless she can close a big deal by the Holidays. She returns to to her home town, just days before Christmas, with the secret purpose of convincing her parents to sell their World's Largest Christmas Store! Topics: Christmas memories, happy and sad. Traditions, old and new. Generational businesses, moving away from home, and what it means to truly succeed.AND a special Holiday Appearance by Wade's husband Gar...2023-12-0655 minBOOKSTORMVirginia Kantra (The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale) is on the radar!NY Times Bestseller Author of 30 novels, Virginia Kantra dives down deep with BOOKSTORM! Graduate student, Dorothy Gale, is searching for a place to belong. When Dee's relationship with a faculty member ends in heartbreak and humiliation she applies to Trinity College, Dublin. There, she finds opportunity and challenges, love and loss, and the confidence to confront her greatest fears! We talk about relationships, friendships, and finding your way home! Don't miss this one!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2023-12-0542 minBOOKSTORMDarby Kane (The Engagement Party) is on the Radar!#1 International and New York Times bestselling author DARBY KANE joins BOOKSTORM to talk about The Engagement Party, her newest thriller! We know you loved her previous books: Pretty Little Wife and The Replacement Wife, among many others. You'll be engrossed in this conversation -- we explore moral gray areas, survivor guilt, and the criminal mind! Is telling the truth necessary to live free? Can you redeem yourself through good actions? We talk about true crime podcasts ... like you, we love them, but what happens when people go too far and become obsessed? We talked sociopaths...2023-12-0529 minBOOKSTORMPatricia Cornwell (UNNATURAL DEATH) is on the Radar!The NY Times Bestselling author with over 100 million books sold, Patricia Cornwell, joins BOOKSTORM! Dr. Kay Scarpetta finds herself in the Virginia wilderness examining the mauled remains of two off-the-grid campers wanted by Federal Law Enforcement! With the most frightening body retrievals of her career and a larger than life footprint, Scarpetta must solve this crime before anyone else comes up dead! Topics: The vivid details and importance of crime scene finds and autopsy! The danger of wanting to believe something is real. Dissecting the psychopathic personality. Artificial Intelligence. Larger forces who seek to destabilize society by tapping into...2023-11-2848 minBOOKSTORMNita Prose (THE MYSTERY GUEST) is on the Radar!NITA PROSE is the New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery Guest and The Maid, which has sold over 1 million copies worldwide and was published in more than forty countries! She joins BOOKSTORM to dive deep into The Mystery Guest - and wow, does she deliver! We talk about feeling socially awkward or different than everyone else, and the strengths that come from those differences. We talk about shining a light in the darkness ... the very definition of hope. We talk about those negative spaces in our minds...2023-11-2829 minBOOKSTORMJacquelyn Mitchard (A Very Inconvenient Scandal) is On the Radar!The NY Times Bestselling author JACQUELYN MITCHARD joins BOOKSTORM Podcast! Stunned by her recently widowed father's engagement to her best friend, Frankie must learn to navigate a new world--where people she should trust the most have become strangers she cannot trust at all! We discuss the narcissist traits in all of us. When to recognize the red flags and set boundaries and when to forgive and let go. Father-daughter relationships, expectations and disappointments, both as children and adults. The "Mean Girl's" ability to seduce loyal followers who acquiesce rather than become the new victim. Becoming vulnerable enough to share...2023-11-1443 minBOOKSTORMKathleen Grissom (Crow Mary) is on the Radar!The NY Time Bestselling Author, Kathleen Grissom joins BOOKSTORM! Inspired by the life of the real Crow Mary! Montana, Summer of 1872. Crow Mary marries Abe Farwell, a white fur trader and accompanies him to his fur trading post in Saskatchewan where they witness the Cypress Hills Massacre, in which 40 innocent Nakoda are killed by a drunken gang. Without proper justice, Crow Mary single-handedly who are being held captive and abused! Join us as Kathleen talks about her calling to write this story, her important research, the heritage and pride of the Crow People, and the need for this story...2023-11-0240 minBOOKSTORMTess Gerritsen (THE SPY COAST) is on the Radar!NYT Bestselling author TESS GERRITSEN joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about THE SPY COAST, her newest thriller! The Martini Club is at it again! This story is a fresh take on the spy genre - you'll love some of the themes she explores. What happens when spies retire? Are they ever off the job? And what happens when more than one lives in a small Maine town ... and a dead body turns up? We talked about age, attachment, and settling into the present when you're waiting for the past to catch up! WOW! Join us - you'll love it!2023-11-0128 minBOOKSTORMKarma Brown (What Wild Women Do) is on the Radar!No. 1 internationally bestselling author KARMA BROWN joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about WHAT WILD WOMEN DO! This story follows a contemporary aspiring screenwriter and a 1970s socialite-turned-feminist - and we go there! We talk about camps ... for adults! Finding your true self, particularly out in the wild! We talk about feminism, creative ruts, friendship, and safe spaces - join us for an engaging discussion!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2023-10-2432 minBOOKSTORMLisa See (Lady Tan's Circle of Women) is on the Radar!NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Lisa See, joins BOOKSTORM to dive deep into a poignant story exploring the world of 15th century China. Amidst arranged marriages, foot-binding and concubines, one woman breaks free of tradition. Lady Tan Yunxian practices the pillars of Chinese Medicine, treating women of all levels of society. Some of her remedies are still used today! We talk about the power of female friendships, holistic treatment of the human body, Yin and Yang, and the determination and dedication of women, both then and now. A MUST READ!You can find more of y...2023-10-2039 minBOOKSTORMHeather B. Moore (Under The Java Moon) is on the radar!USA Today Bestselling Author of 90 publications joins BOOKSTORM to talk about her important historical based on true events! A gripping WWII story captures the resilience, hope and courage of a Dutch family who is separated during the war when Japanese occupy the Dutch East Indies! Topics: Why is this important piece of history little known?! Surviving as a P.O.W. To Live or to Die was the question they faced each day. The importance of family and the "little things" in life. When to forget and forgive and when to tell your story. Children who grow up in...2023-10-1233 minBOOKSTORMRebecca Yarros (FOURTH WING) is on the Radar!BOOKSTORM Podcast dives down deep with USA Today Bestselling Author REBECCA YARROS about her INSTANT #1 NY Times Bestselling novel FOURTH WING! Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders! Violet Sorrengail, frail and weak from chronic illness, grows into something no one thought she could be, maybe even herself! A Dragon Rider! What did Violet need to change in order to survive? Maybe her belief in herself? Can young people, then and now, pursue peace when all they've known is war? Where did Violet's greatest power lie? Her power to wield, her...2023-09-1530 minBOOKSTORMDenene Millner (ONE BLOOD) is on the Radar!New York Times Bestselling Author, essayist, journalist, and podcast host DENENE MILLNER joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss her novel ONE BLOOD! This poignant, poetic, and heartbreaking story follows the lives of four generations of American Black women as they struggle for survival during pivotal years in our Nation's history. We talked about the desperate human need and longing for freedom--physical, mental, and emotional. We celebrated the differences in Black perspectives. We explored the difficulties that women navigate as mothers, significant others, and as unique individuals. What happens when you reach the end of y...2023-09-0559 minBOOKSTORMTOM CLANCY BY DON BENTLEY (WEAPONS GRADE) IS ON THE RADAR!NY Times Bestselling Author, Don Bentley, writing for Tom Clancy joins BOOKSTORM! The aftermath of a shocking crime sends Jack Ryan Jr. down a path that leads to international destruction! Topics: There's nothing better than someone who does good deeds in secret! Our choices, opportunities seized and those we pass by. Compromise, negotiations and the weapons that allow fanatical leaders to make good on their promise to incinerate. What motivates people groups? The future of the Airforce, unmanned combat vehicles and aircraft that travel at supersonic speeds. Extreme bravery and courage that still inspires today! A MUST READ! 2023-09-0534 minBOOKSTORMMichael Koryta, (AN HONEST MAN) is on the Radar!The NY Times Bestselling Author, Michael Koryta, joins BOOKSTORM to dive down deep into An HONEST MAN, now in development as a television drama series! A yacht full of bodies, a woman hiding from killers on a nearby island, and a man trying to prove his innocence and save his life! Does a lie become a necessary story when we cannot live with the truth? Is what we feel more important than the truth? How do children break a generational cycle of abuse? A role model? An innate sense of right and wrong? Do we sometimes become worn out...2023-08-1836 minBOOKSTORMJames Rollins (TIDES OF FIRE) is on the Radar!No. 1 New York Times Bestselling author JAMES ROLLINS is on the Radar to discuss Tides of Fire, his newest thriller! We dove deep on this one -- deep into the ocean, deep into our origins -- and you will be thoroughly engrossed! This story centers around an international research station set to explore deep marine life. A submarine sinks nearby and sets in motion a chain of cataclysmic events, including seaquakes, tsunamis, volcanic activity. The story thrills ... and so does our discussion! We talk about the secrets of the deep, exotic lifeforms, mythology, and cool (but scary) technology. We...2023-08-1538 minBOOKSTORMJake Tapper (ALL THE DEMONS ARE HERE) is on the Radar!BOOKSTORM dives down deep with CNN Anchor, chief Washington correspondent and brilliant author, Jake Tapper. It's 1977, Ike and Lucy, the kids of Senator Mader, are grown up--and in trouble! Ike, a US Marine, has gone AWOL, after a military operation gone wrong. Lucy, the star reporter of a new tabloid, is breaking stories about a serial killer. A few compromises, bad choices, and suddenly their lives are in danger! Topics: Does the news cover certain stories in ways to provoke emotion? Has "fake news" been happening for a long while? Can a skilled demagogue turn a mob into violent...2023-08-1139 minBOOKSTORMAlex Hay (The HOUSEKEEPERS) is on the Radar!Named a "Best Book of the Summer" by Good Houskeeping, Harper's Bazaar, Washington Post and Reader's Digest! Debut Author, Alex Hay, dives deep with BOOKSTORM about The Housekeepers! On the night of the grand costume ball, an unlikely group of overlooked and disregarded "waitstaff" will undertake an impossibly brilliant heist, right under the noses of the distinguished guests and their heiress host! Topics: What strengthened these women to attempt to become something greater than they were ever allowed to be? Is envy and vengeance their prime motivator, or something so much more? Does corruption start on the surface of t...2023-08-0434 minBOOKSTORMMadeline Martin (The Keeper of Hidden Books) is on the Radar!New York Times Bestselling author Madeline Martin returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE KEEPER OF HIDDEN BOOKS! We're transported to Poland on the brink of the Nazi invasion. In the midst of the devastation and horror of war, we see the bonds of friendship strengthened, romantic love ignited, and parents and children loving each other like never before. We talked about the everyday things that people take for granted in peacetime. Must we experience difficulty in order to truly appreciate life? How do you carry on with normal life while people are suffering? Courage, the importance of literature, a...2023-08-0129 minBOOKSTORMSandra Brown (Out of Nowhere) is on the Radar!#1 New York Times Bestselling Author SANDRA BROWN returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss OUT OF NOWHERE, her newest thriller! Life changes in an instant, doesn't it? We see that and more in this deeply moving story -- a public tragedy, a killer on the loose, and two very different people drawn together out of a shared experience. We discuss moving forward after the unthinkable happens. We talk about survivors' guilt. We talk about embracing life and finding love! Join us!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok...2023-08-0144 minBOOKSTORMShari Lapena (Everyone Here is Lying) is on the Radar!BOOKSTORM interviews the #1 Internationally Bestselling Author, Shari Lapena about her new suspense novel! On the surface William Wooler is a family man. But he's having an affair that ended horribly this afternoon. When he finds his nine-year-old-daughter, Avery, unexpectedly sent home from school, Wooler loses his temper. Hours later, Avery's family declares her missing! Topics: Does one solitary choice have the power to turn your life path on a different trajectory? Are some parents afraid of their children acting out, embarrassing them or maybe even harming their siblings? Is believing that one bad choice will bring failure in ALL...2023-07-2931 minBOOKSTORMBrian Freeman (Robert Ludlum's, The Bourne Defiance) is on the radar!BOOKSTORM interviews Brian Freeman about this the next book in the Jason Bourne series, The Bourne Defiance! With a team of killers hot on his trail, Jason Bourne chases the mystery of Defiance around the world. Someone high up in the U.S. Government will stop at nothing to keep this secret. But one man holds the key--the archenemy Russian hit man, Lennon, and his next targe...Bourne! Topics: Why do we love Jason Bourne so much? Is it his strengths or his weaknesses that make him the most endearing, intriguing, complex hero of our time? Can the public...2023-07-2535 minBOOKSTORMSusan Wiggs, (Welcome to Beach Town) is on the Radar!BOOKSTORM dives down deep with the #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Susan Wiggs, and Welcome to Beach Town. The unlikely valedictorian, Nikki Graziola, a surfer's daughter, veers off script and reveals a secret that pits her against the wealthy family who runs the town. We talk about devastating circumstances that can alter our life paths. What does it take to rise up from beneath the heavy hand of poor choices? Escape--why do people feel the need to flee? Are the things you long to escape from always with you? Do people marry their issues? The one thing worse than s...2023-07-2133 minBOOKSTORMAshley Audrain (The Whispers) is on the Radar!NY Times Bestselling Author and GMA Book Club Pick Author Ashley Audrain joins BOOKSTORM to dive down deep into The Whispers! A young boy falls from his bedside window overnight! The women of the neighborhood grapple with what led to that terrible event while his mother sits by the hospital bed. We explore envy, friendship, desire and the intuition we silence. Unfair and sometimes toxic long held societal expectations of women. The deepest and darkest thoughts women may experience as mothers and wives. Is any mother perfect? Is any relationship perfect? What is being whispered in your ear and...2023-07-1438 minBOOKSTORMTiffany Hammond (A Day With No Words) is on the Radar!Join BOOKSTORM as we dive deep with the Author Tiffany Hammond into her instant NY Times Best-Seller, A Day With No Words! Aidan, an expressive, sensitive and curious little boy shares with readers how he communicates without verbal speech and shows that words can be "spoken" in many unique and wonderful ways worthy of celebration! This colorful and engaging book for young readers shares what life can look like for families who use nonverbal communication, utilizing tools to embrace their unique method of "speaking." The story highlights the bond between mother and child and follows them on a day w...2023-07-0738 minBOOKSTORMSteven James (Broker of Lies) is on the Radar!Critically acclaimed author Steven James joins BOOKSTORM to discuss his latest thrill ride! Broker of Lies! When Travis Brock, a high-level Pentagon redactor, finds a clue to solving the tragic arson that took his wife from him, he risks everything to find the truth--and chances losing himself in the process! Topics: Vengeance is personal, but does it always open more wounds than it heals? Justice is universal National security--how do we balance fear mongering against real threats to our nation? Does an evil act have the power to ignite on onset of good or is that just another excuse...2023-06-3040 minBOOKSTORMMarie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray (The First Ladies) are on the Radar!New York Times Bestselling Authors MARIE BENEDICT and VICTORIA CHRISTOPHER MURRAY join BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The First Ladies. A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune--an unlikely friendship that changed the world! Topics: The importance of persecuted people having a voice and for others to listen and join the cause. Silence, in the face of wrongdoing, is a choice. The pursuit for justice amidst horrific obstacles. Fortitude, stamina, courage, and determination. The difference between saving someone and linking arms to unite with their cause. Two women, joined together...2023-06-2747 minBOOKSTORMTosca Lee & Marcus Brotherton (The Long March Home) are on the Radar!New York Times bestselling authors TOSCA LEE and MARCUS BROTHERTON join BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss the The Long March Home! This incredible novel shines a light on an aspect of WWII about which few people have deep knowledge: the Bataan Death March. This story is alternately heartbreaking and heartwarming. What talk about what these young soldiers experienced. We talk about the small memories that kept them going, even in the face of despair and pain. What keeps us moving forward? A favorite car, a beloved pet, a sweet time with a loved one? We discuss courage, sacrifice, and love ... a...2023-06-2239 minBOOKSTORMFIONA DAVIS (THE SPECTACULAR) is on the Radar!Join BOOKSTORM as we interview The Spectacular author Fiona Davis. Step into 1950's Manhattan and the glamorous Radio City Music Hall in this thrilling new novel about a talented young Rockette and a mysterious bomber terrorizing NYC! Topics: Should we pursue our dreams even if we fail? The truth about the history of the Rockettes, their sisterhood, talent, individuality and passions. Life choices for ourselves and for others; is it ever anyone's decision but our own? Pursuing dreams despite obstacles, weakness and fear. Put your dancing shoes on and join the discussion!You can find more of...2023-06-1333 minBOOKSTORMViola Shipman (Famous in a Small Town) is on the Radar!New York Times Bestselling author Wade Rouse -- writing as Viola Shipman -- returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss Famous in a Small Town, his newest release! We love Wade's wisdom, and he offers so much in this amazing interview. Wade takes us to Northern Michigan in the summertime. We're immersed in its beauty and mysticism. Against that backdrop, we talk about the voices that speak into our lives - both good and bad. Do young people today have too many? We talk about living authentically and pursuing our dreams. We talk about the danger associated with holding on...2023-06-1352 minBOOKSTORMMatthew Quirk (Inside Threat) is on the Radar!New York Times Bestselling author Matthew Quirk joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss Inside Threat, his newest thriller! We go inside the world of the Secret Service -- intrigue, courage, betrayal, and dedication. What does it take to lay your life on the line for someone else? We talk about cynicism and how it can become a weapon for wrongdoers. Have you ever thought "everyone is crooked," "you can't fight city hall, so why try?" We sure have. We discuss truth and lies ... and what happens when you discover what you've been fighting for i...2023-06-1339 minBOOKSTORMGregg Hurwitz (The Last Orphan) is on the Radar!New York Times bestselling author and screenwriter GREGG HURWITZ joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Last Orphan, his latest thriller in the bestselling Orphan X series! We dive deep into the character of our beloved hero, Evan Smoak. He's referred to as The Nowhere Man now ... so what's driving the changes he's making? What does it mean to become more human? We talk about Evan's guiding principles and how he determines who needs a lethal dose of justice. Do his actions line up with his beliefs? Is there such a thing as good and bad? We talk about these...2023-06-0244 minBOOKSTORMBryn Turnbull (The Paris Deception) is on the Radar!Internationally bestselling author BRYN TURNBULL joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE PARIS DECEPTION, her newest release! A powerful story about two extraordinary women who risk their lives rescuing stolen artwork during the Nazi occupation of Paris. We talked with Bryn about doing the right thing, and silence in the face of atrocities. Hitler’s belief that modern artwork was "degenerate" and should be burned. War makes strange bedfellows. Trust and relationships during wartime. And, of course, deception. How long can you maintain a lie? Join us!You can find mo...2023-05-3032 minBOOKSTORMAnne Burt (The Dig) is on the Radar!Anne Burt joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about her novel The Dig! This beautiful novel touches upon something to which each and every one of us can relate: the psychological and emotional impact of family. We talk about family origins and the stories that are told to us. How do those stories play into our identity? Is there a time when every young adult re-evaluates that identity? Is that how we make sense of our past? We talk about family secrets and the devastating impact those secrets can have upon intimacy...2023-05-1944 minBOOKSTORMKate White (Between Two Strangers) is on the Radar!New York Times Bestselling author Kate White joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about Between Two Strangers, her newest psychological thriller! We explored the impact of harboring long-held secrets. We talked about trauma, and the guilt and shame that we may carry after a tragedy --- even when it's not our fault. Can we really escape or forget or ignore our past? Or does it stay with us in subconscious, underlying ways that we might not even admit or recognize? Have you ever wrestled with the woulda, coulda, shouldas? Is it possible to heal from heavy gu...2023-05-0938 minBOOKSTORMNikki Erlick (The Measure) is on the Radar!BOOKSTORM dives down deep with Nikki Erlick about her Instant NY Times Best-Seller and Read With Jenna Book Club Pick, The Measure! It seems like any other day. You wake up, get ready, and head out. But today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small box, holding the answer to the number of years you will live. Suddenly, everyone on earth is faced with the same choice: Do they wish to know how long they’ll live? And, if so, what will they do with that knowledge? Topics: How do we react to something we...2023-05-0438 minBOOKSTORMJuan Gabriel Vasquez (Retrospective) is on the Radar!Join BOOKSTORM as we dive down deep with author Juan Gabriel Vasquez into his epic yet intimate novel about a Colombian man caught up in the sweep of global historical and ideological revolutions. The Colombian film director, Sergio Cabrera, is in Barcelona for a retrospective of his work. It's a hard time for him: his father, famous actor Fausto Cabrera, has just died; his marriage is in crisis; and his home country has rejected peace agreements that might have ended more than fifty years of war. Topics: Political upheaval, extreme ideologies and the power of the every-day c...2023-05-0245 minBOOKSTORMEllie Banks (One Little Spark) is on the Radar! [AKA MAISEY YATES]Ellie Banks -- also widely known as New York Times bestselling author MAISEY YATES -- joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss One Little Spark, her new suspense novel! This deeply introspective story of four women left to make sense of their lives after a devastating fire will stay with you! Maisey talks about the deeply emotional and intimate themes she explores throughout this novel, including how women can grow from life experiences and trauma and become who we want to be, who we were meant to be, and who we...2023-05-0146 minBOOKSTORMColleen Oakley (The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise) is on Radar!The USA Today Bestselling author COLLEEN OAKLEY joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise! We loved this adventurous and witty novel! Eighty-four year old Louise tells twenty-one year old Tanner, “enjoy your life of following the rules, my dear.” And that sets the tone for this wild road trip of a story. And what reader cannot relate to that statement?! Isn't there a small part of us that wants to throw caution to the wind and embrace the unpredictable? We talked about the relationship between pare...2023-04-2630 minBOOKSTORMChris Bohjalian (The Lioness) is on the Radar!New York Times bestselling author CHRIS BOJALIAN joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE LIONESS, his newest thriller (and now an upcoming television movie by eOne)! Chris transports us to Tanzania in the early 1960s. An A-list Hollywood actress and her new husband have brought an entourage of Hollywood-types on their honeymoon safari ... what could go wrong? For one, as Chris discusses, this is a time of major political upheaval. De-colonization was underway. The world's superpowers were backing various African factions in an effort to promote communism or democracy. It was a full-out proxy...2023-04-2443 minBOOKSTORMHeather Gudenkauf (The Overnight Guest) is on the Radar!New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about The Overnight Guest, her newest thriller! Wylie Lark retreats to an isolated farmhouse --where a double murder was committed decades ago -- to write her new book. Yes, this is a scary one. We talk about thrills, chills, and bad actors... and how people turn evil. Is it nature or nurture? We cover trauma and the lasting impacts. How do people escape those feelings? When does retreat become problematic? We talk about what makes something feel like home: A history? People? A mindset? Why is a...2023-04-2235 minBOOKSTORMDavid Baldacci (Simply Lies) Is On The Radar!#1 New York Times Bestselling author David Baldacci joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss SIMPLY LIES, his newest psychological thriller! The criminal underworld. An international PI company. And two smart women engaged in a cat and mouse game. We dove deep into this story! We talked a lot about trauma. Why do some people survive it and go on to lead productive lives? Why does it emotionally break others? Are we equipping young people to cope with past trauma? We talked about evil people – did they start out that way? Isn’t there something redeeming about every human? When do we stop...2023-04-1735 minBOOKSTORMLISA SCOTTOLINE (LOYALTY) is on the Radar!#1 New York Times bestselling author LISA SCOTTOLINE joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss LOYALTY, her newest novel! Lisa takes us to the rugged and beautiful island of Sicily, where lush lemon groves and mouth-watering cuisine contrast with a turbulent history of colonization and corruption. She shares fascinating details about what inspired her characters ... and how she wandered all over Sicily (including being thrown out of a place!) for her research! We cover it all -- we talked about darkness and light. Justice and oppression. Hardship and fighting the good fight. Do you have superstitions that haunt you? Do you blame b...2023-04-1239 minBOOKSTORMSusan Meissner (ONLY THE BEAUTIFUL) is on the Radar!NYT bestselling author Susan Meissner joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss ONLY THE BEAUTIFUL, her newest novel releasing April 18! This incredible story offers a glimpse into the lives of two remarkable women in the 1930s who share a very special connection. Given the backdrop, we talk about the atrocities committed by Hitler in the name of hereditary purity, especially with regard to "different children." But we also covered the atrocities committed in the name of eugenics right here in the United States against those with disabilities, different gifts, or minorities. What happens when people w...2023-03-3136 minBOOKSTORMAnthony McCarten, Going ZeroThe brilliant New Zealand writer and Four-Time Academy Award Nominated filmmaker, Anthony McCarten, dives down deep with BOOKSTORM PODCAST into his new novel, Going Zero! Is the “every-person” sometimes underestimated? What would we do if we were challenged to go off-grid and hide? Do we all possess a level of cunning and heroism we don’t know we have? What are the powers and weaknesses of Artificial Intelligence v. human beings? Let’s talk about Chat Bot--original or just delivering the most obvious results? Humans, however, are driven by the emotion, irrational, unpredictable and creative! Chat bots will never be Einst...2023-03-2834 minBOOKSTORMRobert Dugoni (Her Deadly Game) is on the Radar!New York Times Bestselling author Robert Dugoni joins BOOKSTORM to discuss Her Deadly Game! This story is an intricate, masterful web of a murder mystery! Since Robert's characters have such depth, we easily jumped into a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion about life, families, law, and justice. How can a criminal attorney defend a criminal? Is a criminal trial even about finding the truth? Is truth the same thing as justice? We talked about empathy and the human mind. We talked about the skills associated with the game of chess. How do those skills translate into real life? How do...2023-03-2742 minBOOKSTORMAlka Joshi (The Perfumist of Paris) is on the Radar!BOOKSTORM Podcast welcomes back NYT bestselling author ALKA JOSHI to discuss The Perfumist of Paris! Once again, Alka transports us to another place and time, infused with the complex and enticing scents of perfume in the making: lavender, geranium, violet, cedar, sage, musk, sandalwood, vetiver, incense … a mud hut … a person you love. We talk about how these scents, both the good and the bad, comprise our lives. We dive deep into the role of women in the 1970s, particularly as they were negotiating career choices and family responsibilities. Can parents have it all? Maybe so, but it's ea...2023-03-2745 minBOOKSTORMLaura Dave (The Last Thing He Told Me) is on the Radar!New York Times Bestselling author Laura Dave joins BOOKSTORM to discuss her international sensation The Last Thing He Told Me! You'll love our thoughtful discussion about happiness, trust, and really knowing people. What happens when we learn information that doesn't square with what we believe about someone? Or what we want to believe about someone? Can we dismiss those blips because we want to see the best in them ... or are they red flags we shouldn't ignore? Have you ever been in a relationship where you're waiting for the other shoe to drop? We also talk about the sacrifices...2023-03-2232 minBOOKSTORMC.J. Box (Storm Watch) is on the Radar!NYT bestselling author C.J. BOX joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss STORM WATCH, his newest novel in the beloved Joe Pickett series! Just like his novels, C.J. takes us to a wild, rugged, and beautiful place in this conversation. We talk about his love for the natural world. We acknowledge its importance in all of our lives. The natural world is beautiful, majestic, and inspiring ... but also harsh. And that turn in the conversation was the springboard into a fascinating back-and-forth about the harsh reality of people with hidden goals and extreme views. And that landscape can be...2023-02-2734 minBOOKSTORMMarie Benedict (The Mitford Affair) is on the Radar!NYT Bestselling author Marie Benedict joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Mitford Affair! Have you lost a friend to an extreme political view? Like today, this novel takes place during a time of political upheaval. Dangerous ideologies were on the rise. We talk about the infamous Mitford sisters – they were smart, respected, educated, and otherwise enjoyed advantages others didn't have. So how did some of them become involved in extreme political movements? Is it a slow fade? How could anyone follow – or romantically pursue -- someone as evil as Hitler? Are we all vulnerable to brainwashing? How do you ask y...2023-02-1038 minBOOKSTORMMary Kubica (Just the Nicest Couple) is on the Radar!NYT Bestselling author Mary Kubica joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss her newest novel, Just the Nicest Couple! This thriller has it all - a "perfect" marriage, twisted lies, and thrills you don't see coming! Have you ever had a moment where you just snapped? Did you cross the line into wrongful behavior? If not, what stopped you? We threw a bunch of thorny ethical issues Mary's way! We talked about the ways people justify lying. Have you heard (or used!) one of these excuses? "I did this because I love you," "it's for your own good," "you ignored me and...2023-01-2529 minBOOKSTORMPam Jenoff (Code Name Sapphire) is on the Radar!Bestselling author PAM JENOFF joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss her newest novel, CODE NAME SAPPHIRE! Courage, sacrifice . . . and the tough choices that women have to make when their loyalties are divided! The theme of heroic choices runs strong in this story. We encounter characters that helped others -- at great personal cost -- and others that chose not to act. What drives people as they make those decisions? What are the risks to standing up? How do those decisions change history? Would you take a stand knowing what's coming for you? We also explored long-harbored hurt and pain . . . and the...2023-01-1933 minBOOKSTORMKaty Hays (The Cloisters) is on the Radar!Katy Hays joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE CLOISTERS, her instant NYT bestseller. If you could, would you want to know the future? Do you believe in Fate or Free Will? We explored those topics, as well the obsessions of Katy’s mysterious, driven, and deceitful characters – all against the backdrop of The Cloisters, a real-life Gothic museum located in New York City. We talked about the role of divination in the Medieval and Renaissance periods, including the eye-opening practices of interpreting the flight patterns of birds, casting lots made of bones, or reading animal entrails. Why were people duri...2022-12-3140 minBOOKSTORMGeraldine Brooks (HORSE) is on the Radar!Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author GERALDINE BROOKS joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss her fantastic new novel, HORSE! This story immediately captures our attention with a discarded painting and a skeleton in an attic. But upon that foundation Geraldine weaves an incredible saga about the greatest racehorse in American history, social injustice, and art history. This story soars! We discussed the contributions of skilled black horsemen, grooms, trainers, and jockeys to the thoroughbred racing industry. We talked about the fact that the role of Black slaves and formerly enslaved individuals in that industry has only recently...2022-12-0836 minBOOKSTORMDebbie Macomber (The Christmas Spirit) is on the Radar!New York Times bestselling author DEBBIE MACOMBER joins BOOKSTORM podcast to talk about her Christmas release, The Christmas Spirit! Laugh with us as we celebrate friendships and talk about love! We addressed common relationship issues - do opposites really attract? Aren’t shared values important? We touched on male bonding and friendships … and the level of intentionality necessary to maintain those important relationships. One of Debbie’s characters made a list of everything she wanted in a mate. Have you ever made such a list? (Yes, one of us did!) What happened when you deviat...2022-11-3033 minBOOKSTORMBarbara Kingsolver (Demon Copperhead) is on the Radar!New York Times bestselling author and internationally known essayist/poet BARBARA KINGSOLVER joins BOOKSTORM to discuss her newest novel, Demon Copperhead! Although Appalachia is the locale for this life-changing novel, we dove deep into its resilient people and our common humanity. We talk about our innate need to be loved, accepted, nurtured, and cared for. What happens when these essential needs aren’t met early in life? We all know people — and we’re likely one of them — who spent a good part of their adulthood pursuing that love and affirmation. We examine the importance of mentors, friendships, and frien...2022-11-2256 minBOOKSTORMScott Turow (Suspect) is on the Radar!Best-selling author and attorney Scott Turow joins us to discuss SUSPECT, his newest thriller! No subject was taboo … we talk about sex positivity and shame. We address the multiple purposes for which people engage in sex. His characters aren’t just using sex for love, connection, need, honesty, or vulnerability, but also for selfish gratification, manipulation, power, and crime. We explore its beauty and darkness. We were awed by the truism that you can never see your own face … and how that ties into perception and identity. (Have you ever considered that we can see the face of every single...2022-11-1840 minBOOKSTORMLisa Unger (Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six) is on the Radar!Bestselling author Lisa Unger joins BOOKSTORM to discuss Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six, her newest thriller! An isolated cabin. A storm. A stranger ... and a family that's about to be confronted with long-held secrets. Wow! We love talking about family trauma, and coping when a family falls apart. And this discussion delivers! We examine isolation, and the necessity of pulling away from the distractions and pressures of everyday life in order to focus on something we've long avoided confronting. What happens when you have a niggling worry about a family member? Have you brushed away doubts about someone close to...2022-11-0841 minBOOKSTORMKristina McMorris (The Ways We Hide) Is On The Radar!Kristina McMorris returns to BOOKSTORM to discuss her newest release, The Ways We Hide! If you’re like us, you believe there can never be enough novels about WWII. This one is offers an entirely different perspective. Join us as we explore the idea that no mission is more treacherous than escaping one's past. We talk about the impacts of trauma. We explore the ways that people cope. Is there a generational shift in the way people manage stress and anxiety? We talk about belief, imagination and perseverance as ways to tackle problems. We discussed the importance of the pe...2022-11-0441 minBOOKSTORMShelby Van Pelt (Remarkably Bright Creatures) is on the Radar!New York Times Bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt joins us to discuss her bestseller Remarkably Bright Creatures! We dove deep into the aquarium of life with this fantastic story. We saw truths about one another from the unusual perspective of a remarkably bright – or perhaps remarkably observant – octopus. We discuss his observations about how humans hide, grieve, lash out, or fail to communicate (and all of these thoughts are all filtered through his view that he’s unjustifiably incarcerated!). We talk about loneliness, aging, independence, and trauma. What happens when the events of one date in our history shapes every...2022-10-2635 minBOOKSTORMThrity Umrigar (Honor) Is On The Radar!Bestselling author Thrity Umrigar joins us to talk about Honor, her newest novel! At its heart, this is a love story - love for one another, love for the place of our birth. It features a character who experienced India in a whole new way when she returned as an adult. We see her trying to reconcile different aspects of her birth country. On the one hand, she knew it to be patriarchal, feudal, or intolerant. Now she also sees everything that is beautiful about India, including acceptance of different faiths, respect for elders, or a willingness to help o...2022-10-2044 minBOOKSTORMJaime Ford (The Many Daughters of Afong Moy) is on the Radar!Bestselling author Jaime Ford joins BOOKSTORM podcast to discuss The Many Daughters of Afong Moy! Have you ever wondered whether trauma can be passed down to subsequent generations? What about gifts and aptitudes? Would you ever use an experimental medical treatment to remember those incidents? Are answers that important? We tackle the incredibly provocative subject of epigenetic inheritance … and the implications are fascinating. This story traces generations of women across cultures and continents. Can the change the trajectory of their lives and reject the impact of generational harm? Can these women see the patterns that ensnared their mothers before th...2022-10-1443 minBOOKSTORMJohn Searles (Her Last Affair) Is On The Radar!Every marriage has its secrets! Is falling in love irrational? Should we run from it? Best-selling author John Searles joins BOOKSTORM to talk about some of the harsher aspects of love! The characters in Her Last Affair all experienced serious trauma in their past. Some of them later harmed others. Do we view people with deep wounds with empathy? What happens when they cross a legal line or a moral one? They’ve lost self control. We talked about vicious words — and positive words — that stay with us our whole lives. We talked about the truth of our lives, includi...2022-10-0741 minBOOKSTORMLaurie Lico Albanese (Hester) is on the Radar!Bestselling author Laurie Lico Albanese joins BOOKSTORM to talk about HESTER, her masterful reimagining the tragic heroine in The Scarlett Letter! You’ll never read that classic the same. Laurie captivated us with little-known historical facts — the very beginnings of the Underground Railroad, the dark side of Nathaniel Hawthorne, and the black families that established thriving businesses and helped shift perceptions during a horrific chapter in our past. We talk about extraordinary women during a dangerous time in history … a time when people ascribed certain gifts (also a curse!) to witchcraft and sought to squelch those traits. And what exactly...2022-10-0443 minBOOKSTORMWilliam Kent Krueger (Fox Creek) Is On The Radar!Best-selling author William Kent Krueger joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss FOX CREEK, his fantastic new novel! The chase is on through Minnesota’s Boundary Waters - and against that backdrop we discuss the mystical obstacles that oppose us in life, as well as the man-made ones. What is it about the natural world that gives us peace? What’s the difference between being and doing? And who has the great responsibility to stand between evil and their people? Parents? Leaders? Do dreams and visions play a role in your life? Have you ever lived contrary to your moral compass? This...2022-09-3031 minBOOKSTORMMeg Waite Clayton (The Postmistress of Paris) is on the Radar!Bestselling author Meg Waite Clayton joins BOOKSTORM to discuss her incredible novel THE POSTMISTRESS OF PARIS! Why would an American heiress risk her life to help artists and intellectuals in France who were being hunted by the Nazis? What role generally did Americans play in helping the French Resistance? How were war refugees treated across Europe? We explore those fascinating topics and so much more! We talk about art and how it can expose evil … but also whether our attention gives evil a needed audience. What’s the point of surrealism - to provoke thought? Prompt Action? (And what is t...2022-09-2645 minBOOKSTORMLauren Belfer (Ashton Hall) is on the Radar!Best-selling author Lauren Belfer joins us to talk about Ashton Hall, her newest novel! We were immediately immersed in this brilliant, atmospheric story that explores marriage, motherhood, societal expectations, and the historical role of women. Lauren draws parallels between the challenges facing women in the Sixteenth Century and now: struggles to control their destiny, financial dependence, or the demands of caring for an aging parent or a child with special needs. She explains neurodiversity, and how her characters tried to nurture their children’s natural curiosity … and navigate the additional challenges that come with a differently-abled child. We touch upon...2022-09-2242 minBOOKSTORMWade Rouse, writing as Viola Shipman, (The Edge of Summer) is on the Radar!Wade Rouse joins us to discuss a number of universal life themes from his newest novel, The Edge of Summer. Wade vividly recounts anecdotes from his formative years in the Ozarks. He shares memories of his cherished late grandmother, and acknowledges the tremendous positive influence she’s had on his life. He talks about how his characters had to reconcile themselves to their history, both good and bad. Have you ever wanted to run from your upbringing? Haven’t we all at some point? What a beautiful and (lively!) show about family history, identity, family dysfunction, and even the impo...2022-09-1347 minBOOKSTORMBrendan Slocumb (The Violin Conspiracy) is on the Radar!Join us for an important and absolutely riveting discussion with Brendan Slocumb about his best-seller, The Violin Conspiracy! This interview was a no-holds-barred discussion about race, appearance, bias … and the world of classical music. How can we respond to racism and oppression - is respectful discussion enough? What about the role of anger? You don’t want to miss Brendan’s thoughtful commentary on the power of music, and the importance of mentoring young people. He offers a musician’s perspective on how we can experience music to its fullest. We cover dysfunctional families, pursuing your gifts, and overcoming obstacles...2022-09-1043 minBOOKSTORMAlka Joshi (The Secret Keeper of Jaipur) is on the Radar!Join us as we discuss The Secret Keeper of Jaipur with best-selling author Alka Joshi! This story, although it stands alone, is a follow up to The Henna Artist, her immensely popular novel that was published in 2020. We explore universal themes of power, class, respect, corruption, and parenthood … all against the backdrop of 1960s India. We were fascinated by Alka’s thoughts on Indian society (did you know that families may work with a jeweler for generations?), the natural world, and western versus eastern medicine. Are these different approaches to medicine mutually exclusive? We broached the study of healing plan...2022-09-0144 minBOOKSTORMEllen Marie Wiseman (The Lost Girls of Willowbrook) is on the Radar!Join us as we tackle The Lost Girls of Willowbrook, Ellen Marie Wiseman’s powerful, heartbreaking, and complex novel about young people institutionalized in a New York “school” that was anything but. Senator Robert Kennedy once called Willowbrook a “snake pit.” Ellen talks about how children were essentially warehoused for years in this understaffed, overcrowded, filthy, and corrupt facility. Urban legends swirled around this place - especially about some of the (possibly murderous) staff members. We talk about the historical treatment of people with special needs or mental health issues, and what we’ve learned over the decades. Are we doing bet...2022-08-3036 minBOOKSTORMKatherine Center (The Bodyguard) is on the Radar!Katherine Center (The Bodyguard) is on the Radar! Want to talk about LOVE? Join us for a lively discussion with the delightful Katherine Center as we dive deep on The Bodyguard! Her newest bestseller is pure joy - a much needed breath of fresh air in today’s challenging world. We cover the universal themes of love, grief, jealously, escapism, balance, and self-doubt. What are the hallmarks of love? How do you know when you’re in it? What’s the danger in judging someone before you get to know them? What’s it like to meet the sexie...2022-08-2537 minBOOKSTORMKarin Slaughter (Girl, Forgotten) Is On The Radar!People tell us who they are, don’t they? How do we recognize when someone’s motivations are way off … evil even? How do we telegraph our vulnerabilities? The thrills don’t stop in Karin Slaughter’s Girl, Forgotten, her gripping follow up to Pieces of Her (now a Netflix hit series!) Join us for a deep discussion about some fascinating topics, including the clarity that comes with being in the veil between life and death, maturity, psychopaths, narcissists, and strong, strong women. So much will ring true, especially if you remember the 80’s!You can find more of your...2022-08-2233 minBOOKSTORMJulie Clark (The Lies I Tell) is on the Radar!We’re talking revenge, justice, and The Lies I Tell with Julie Clark! Con artists are often charismatic and intelligent … they’re also good at being whoever you need them to be. On this episode, we deconstruct them - what drives these scammers? What are the hallmarks of one? How do we avoid them? Do we telegraph our weaknesses to others? We talk about accountability and blame, transferred anger, forgiveness, and the ways in which hurt people often hurt people. What’s wrong with taking justice into our own hands, especially when it involves a powerful man who took advantag...2022-08-1129 minBOOKSTORMJamie Brenner (Gilt) is on the Radar!We're talking with Jamie Brenner about her fabulous novel Gilt! This glittering story has it all -- love, gems, antiques, beach towns, family dysfunction, and, of course, guilt. Are you someone who believes in love . . . but not happy endings? You think you don't deserve happiness? You'll love to hear what these characters and Jamie have to say. If you grew up in a family with siblings (especially if you have sisters!), you'll identify with so many topics in our meaty discussion -- what happens when parents leave a legacy of competition and unforgiveness? Why is it so destructive to...2022-08-0435 minBOOKSTORMGreer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen (The Golden Couple) Is On The Radar!Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen are here to chat about The Golden Couple! This novel kept us on the edge of our seats - we encounter some master manipulators! We've all encountered them in real life, haven't we? People who seem charming and charismatic, but who have their own agenda. People who deceive. We shine some light on that dysfunctional behavior! But we also cover the type of courage it takes to change the way we respond to these people . . . . perhaps even to establish better boundaries. To live our lives from a different angle. We also explore the interesting an...2022-07-2934 minBOOKSTORMMadeline Martin (The Librarian Spy) is on the Radar!“Words are the resistance among oppressors, words rivaling heavy artillery, seemingly insignificant and yet still efficacious…” Powerful words from a powerful novel! This WWII story has it all - the French resistance, secret codes, women moving into non-traditional roles, intelligence gathering, the plight of displaced persons, and the necessity of the written word…inspiring, hopeful, compassionate, and so much more. What a beautiful discussion with Madeline Martin! You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2022-07-2634 minBOOKSTORMChris Pavone (Two Nights in Lisbon) is on the Radar!Power, politics, narcissism, and revenge … yes, we cover it all in this wonderful discussion with Chris Pavone about TWO NIGHTS IN LISBON, his newest international thriller! We talk about fame – including its burdens, dangers, and pitfalls. Are people aware of the price they may have to pay for that lifestyle? What happens when the cost is you? What happens when people have more fame and power than they have maturity? We talk about societal pressures, and the addictive nature of affirmation through social media attention … as fleeting as it may be. We talk about courage, hope, and regret. We also d...2022-07-2148 minBOOKSTORMDolen Perkins-Valdez (Take My Hand) is on the Radar!Join us for an excellent and thought-provoking discussion with Dolen Perkins-Valdez about historic atrocities against Black girls and women, as well as the governmental and corporate interests that perpetrated these wrongs. We talk about reproductive injustice, racism, dignity, fundamental rights, discrimination against differently-abled people, standing up against powerful oppressors, sisterhood, the struggle of poor people in the Deep South, grief, and medical ethics. Are these wrongs still taking place today? What are some of the current concerns relating to the healthcare of Black women? How can we check our motives when we intervene to help? Can one person make a...2022-07-0840 minBOOKSTORMSarah McCoy (Mustique Island) is on the Radar!Sarah McCoy (Mustique Island) is on the Radar! We’re immersed in the lush, private Caribbean island of Mustique in the 1970s - a place where royalty and celebrities can cavort … far away from the eyes of the press and the expectations of upper class society. We cover just a handful of the themes in this rich novel, including motherhood, sisterhood, class distinctions, colonialism, and fate versus faith. We talk about our missteps as parents, as well as our unique ability as humans to do better. Is it ever too late to change? We don’t think so. Joi...2022-07-011h 01BOOKSTORMKate White (The Second Husband) Is On The Radar!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2022-06-2841 minBOOKSTORMCharmaine Wilkerson (Black Cake) is on the Radar!Join us for a wide-ranging and beautiful discussion about identity, multiculturalism, discovery, tradition, and, of course, Black Cake! Charmaine talks about the questions she asks about the human condition, including those relating to our expectations, dreams, and aspirations. We covered a number of delicate subjects, including shame … and how open should we be with others about past trauma. Should we share those difficult experiences with our children? Cake, rolling pins, pizza trays … and treasured recipes: are there keepsakes in your family that remind you of your loved ones? You can find more of your favorite bestse...2022-06-1741 minBOOKSTORMTherese Ann Fowler (It All Comes Down to This) is on the Radar!Join us for a riveting discussion about complicated family dynamics … and fresh starts -- we love these characters and their messy lives! We talked about self-deception, fear, and faking it until you make it. (Hello, social media?!) We touch on marriages without passion, sibling relationships, growth through crisis, communication breakdowns, family competition, judging others … and celebrating the differences in our families. We even asked difficult questions like “would I do things differently if I had the chance?” What a beautiful discussion! You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, F...2022-06-0747 minBOOKSTORMFrancine Rivers (The Lady's Mine) Is On The Radar!Internationally-known, best-selling author Francine Rivers is on the radar with The Lady's Mine, her newest novel! While we laughed and enjoyed this sweet story, we also were struck by the important underlying themes. What happens when you stand up to wrongdoing? Your reputation suffers, your safety is compromised, and obstacles appear out of nowhere. It's exhausting! We discussed leadership and charisma ... and the people who inspire us to address social problems. We addressed the right to vote for women and how it changed everything. What happens to families when there's no social safety net - and how are some...2022-06-0334 minBOOKSTORMPaula McClain (When the Stars Go Dark) Is On The Radar!E15: Paula McClain is on the radar with her fantastic crime thriller When the Stars Go Dark! Join us as we dive deep on topics ranging from the ripple effects of childhood trauma, abandonment by a parent, the physical effects of psychological harm, the resiliency of children, missing and exploited children … and growth, hope, and forgiveness. We talk about the mindset of killers, as well as the psychological profile of victims. How do we carry trauma? Do we subconsciously telegraph trauma, which attracts evildoers? How can we better equip young people to cope? What a fascinating and deep discussion...2022-05-2749 minBOOKSTORMNina DeGramont (The Christie Affair) Is On The Radar!E14: Nina DeGramont is on the radar with her riveting novel The Christie Affair!!Join us as we explore a terrific take on the real-life eleven day disappearance of beloved mystery writer Agatha Christie … told from the perspective of the other woman. Is there ever an excuse for betrayal? Does justifiable husband-stealing exist? Do we all long to flip the script in our own lives? What happens when you’re on the slippery slope of wrongdoing? What if you’re a hurting person - can you freely love another? We explore class differences in the 1920s when it comes to wome...2022-05-1336 minBOOKSTORMAdriana Trigiani (The Good Left Undone) is on the Radar!E13: Adriana Trigiani (The Good Left Undone) is on the Radar! Join us for a dazzling conversation with this New York Times best-selling author! We talk all things Italian! We cover family secrets, the role of women in Italian families, cultural traditions, and the preservation of legacies. We touch on WWII Italy, prejudice, and the importance of family stories … even the distressing ones. And what about societal beliefs that we’re not proud of? We tackle those, too. You will be enthralled. You will laugh (a lot). And you definitely will want to read this novel. Join us. You...2022-04-261h 02BOOKSTORMFiona Davis (The Magnolia Palace) is On The Radar!E12: Fiona Davis (The Magnolia Palace) is on the Radar! Family secrets, betrayal,murder ... and even new beginnings within one of New York City's most storiedGilded Age mansions, the home belonging to the famous Frick Family! We coverit all. Join us as we explore the beauty of art, women's beauty, especially asviewed through the eyes of men, father wounds, absent parents, generational harm,family legacies, wealth, stereotypes, redemption, renewal, and Chris' (rathersurprising) celebrity crushes!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM...2022-04-2043 minBOOKSTORMLaura Morelli (The Stolen Lady) On The Radar!Join us for a fascinating discussion with Laura Morelli about her latest novel The Stolen Lady! We talk about the famous Mona Lisa, and the priceless treasures stolen by the Nazis during WWII! Wow! We also cover the universal beauty of art, the justice angles, the return of stolen pieces, and so much more- Laura shares so many little-known tidbits … a do. not. miss. You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2022-04-1241 minBOOKSTORMHeather Morris (Three Sisters) on the Radar!Join us for an absolutely riveting discussion with Heather Morris about her brand new best-seller Three Sisters! We explore the gripping themes underlying this amazing novel - as well as the story of the real-life sisters that inspired it! We cover family bonds, WWII, the Holocaust, living to honor the dead, the phenomenon of Survivor’s Guilt, prejudice, hate, sisterhood, remembering history, peace in modern-day Israel, using natural resources to bridge conflict, stewardship, living intentionally, embracing life, and forging a new life after trauma. What an incredible discussion!You can find more of your favorite be...2022-04-0845 minBOOKSTORMLisa Scottoline and What Happened to the Bennetts on the Radar!How far would you go to protect your family? Would you take justice into your own hands? We tackled those fascinating topics and more … including crisis responses, true crime, ordinary fathers as heroes, “good” and “bad,” lawlessness, losing faith in the legal system, and damages designed to punish a wrongdoer. We laughed — a lot — and even made a few lawyer cracks! And BONUS … we meet Lisa’s dogs! You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2022-03-3147 minBOOKSTORMSandra Brown (Blind Tiger) On the Radar!Best-Selling author SANDRA BROWN and her incredible novel BLIND TIGER are on the radar! We tackled some of the most fascinating topics out there, including the long-term impacts of Prohibition on society, black markets, the rise of crime, the problem of addressing the symptoms of societal problems like addiction and domestic abuse, instead of the root causes … and we didn’t stop there! We talked about the lack of options for women in the 1920s, and some of the parallels with today’s society, including the sex trade. We address disappointment, and the sometimes overwhelming (and damaging) expecta...2022-03-2550 minBOOKSTORMSamantha Greene Woodruff (The Lobotomist's Wife) On The Radar!E7: Best-selling author Samantha Greene Woodruff braves the storm to talk about her incredible book The Lobotomist’s Wife! Join us as we tackle a handful of fascinating topics, including the trap of believing your own press, misguided beliefs about depression in the 50s, dismissive notions about women’s health, medical research, being our own health advocate, early views on PTSD, the promise of the psychedelic drug psilocybin, found in "magic mushrooms” …. and, of course, lobotomy! You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2022-03-1639 minBOOKSTORMKristina McMorris (Sold On a Monday) On The Radar!Kristina McMorris, and her fabulous novel Sold on a Monday , is on the radar! Join us for fascinating discussions about the Depression Era, poverty, and its impact on children and families; the role of empathy, selflessness, second guessing ourselves, life-changing choices... and mistakes. Do not miss this one!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2022-03-0943 minBOOKSTORMChristina Baker Kline (The Exiles) On The Radar!Join us and Christina Baker Kline as we discuss her incredible novel The Exiles! We chat about perseverance, hope, sisterhood, the birth of modern Australia, cultural and aboriginal injustices, colonialism, the protections found in the Constitution, and the transformative power of education! You don’t want to miss this engaging discussion! You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2022-03-0337 minBOOKSTORMJessica Strawser (A Million Reasons Why) On The Radar!E4: Best-selling author Jessica Strawser braves the storm to talk about A Million Reasons Why , her latest novel! We discuss shocking family secrets (especially the ones revealed after a DNA test), chronic illness, living organ donation, the complexities of a parent-adult child relationship, boundaries with toxic people, mental health, and the realization that nobody's life is as perfect as it seems.You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2022-02-2437 minBOOKSTORMTosca Lee (The Line Between/A Single Light) On The Radar! Best-selling author Tosca Lee braves the storm to talk about two of her latest novels: The Line Between and A Single Light! We explore natural disasters, selflessness, sustainability, cults, renewal, emerging pandemics, and, of course, love and the relationships that carry us through trying times. (Bonus: somehow we touch on biodiversity, melting permafrost and elephants!) You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2022-02-1234 minBOOKSTORMSteven James (Synapse) On The Radar!Best-selling author STEVEN JAMES braves the storm to discuss his thrilling novel SYNAPSE! Join us as we explore the soul, artificial intelligence in a world 30 years in the future, grieving, complicated human choices, rights for non-humans, and animals in the afterlife! This conversation will stay with you long after you listen. You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2022-01-2134 minBOOKSTORMLisa Wingate (The Book of Lost Friends) On the Radar!Join us and best-selling author Lisa Wingate on a deep dive into the themes and topics in The Book of Lost Friends! We cover messy family histories, preserving a legacy, dueling identities, remembering history, the difficulty, but importance, of family relationships, common humanity, and more. You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!2022-01-0633 min