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Só se estraga uma estante108. Mega ricos, crise de meia-idade e TBR de verãoO Tomé começa por recomendar ‘The Haves and Have-Yachts” (2025), o mais recente livro de Evan Osnos que reúne vários dos seus textos sobre os ultra-ricos, a sua acumulação obscena de riqueza e o modo primitivo em que gastam o seu dinheiro.A Ana sugere ‘Same as it ever was’ (2024), de Claire Lombardo. Centrado numa personagem principal banal, mas complexa, o livro segue a vida de Julia e os seus dramas familiares em dois momentos centrais da sua vida.Na segunda parte, antecipamos as nossas leituras de férias e revelamos também alguns dos pla...2025-07-171h 02
Two Writers, Many WrongsTwo Writers Chat with Author Claire Lombardo About Writing and PublishingMaddy and Abigail sit down with Claire Lombardo author of Same As It Ever Was and The Most Fun We Ever Had. Claire shares her writing journey from grad student to best seller. 2025-06-271h 00
What to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation ShowThese Literary Fiction Picks Will Shatter You—in the Best WayDisclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.Welcome back to the What to Read Next Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m joined once again by our resident literary fiction expert and middle grade author, Laura Bird. Laura is bringing us six stunning literary fiction reads that will break your heart—but leave you with hope. These are perfect picks for readers who want emotional depth, compelling characters, and a reminder of the...2025-04-0730 min
Books with BetsyEpisode 45 - TBR Snowball with Deedi BrownOn this episode, Deedi Brown, who runs The Booker of the Month book club, and I discuss the crossover love of literary fiction and genre, getting sucked in by award lists, and how being more involved in books turns into a snowball!
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Books mentioned in this episode:
What Betsy’s reading:
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow...2025-03-1759 min
TV TherapyQuello dove Nobody Wants This ci dice se le relazioni davvero sane esistonoSerenis - Con il codice TVTHERAPY7 puoi iniziare un percorso su Serenis per prenderti cura del tuo benessere mentale a un prezzo convenzionato. Scopri di più su serenis.itVuoi iniziare un percorso di TV Therapy? Scopri la nostra terapia di gruppo e prenota un primo colloquio conoscitivo 👉 Clicca quiAvete mai pensato che le relazioni sempre e solo sane non esistono? In questo episodio speciale di San Valentino usiamo Nobody Wants This per provare a capire cos’è davvero una “relazione sana”. Spesso, infatti, questa formula viene usata per definire in mo...2025-02-141h 13Books with BetsyEpisode 40 - Character Studies with Jocelyn AspaOn this episode, bookstagrammer and journalist Jocelyn Aspa and I discuss books with extensive character development, how everything makes us cry, and why we gravitate towards books with low ratings on Goodreads. We also discuss how we determine books to pack on a trip which can be a little extra.
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Books mentioned in this episode:
What Betsy’s reading:
Devil is Fine by John Vercher
Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American...2025-02-1055 min
bookfareBest Books of 2024Katherine and Ashley discuss their top books of 2024.
Ash Reads:
Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner
Hum by Helen Philips
Evenings and Weekends by Oisin McKenna
Foster by Claire Keegan
Invisible Woman by Katia Lief
Kat Reads
Before and After Getting Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar
O Pioneers by Willa Cather
Lazarus Man by Richard Price
Exciting Upcoming Releases
Gliff by Ali Smith
Show...2025-01-0953 min
The Midlife Book ClubClaire Lombardo Maps the Shifting Terrain of Midlife Marriage and Motherhood in Her Newest Family SagaBestselling author Claire Lombardo knows drama lurks behind every family's closed doors. Join host Katie Fogarty for an engaging dive into Lombardo's latest novel "Same As It Ever Was," which deftly explores long-term marriage, motherhood, and how our lives both change and stay exactly the same over decades. A writing teacher and indie bookseller turned literary star (and Reese Witherspoon book club pick), Lombardo shares her secrets for building rich characters through "emotional homework" and reveals why the most authentic relationships are often the messiest. A must-listen for readers navigating midlife transitions, empty nesting, and anyone who loves peering...2025-01-0843 min
BuchZeichenAktuelle Buchempfehlungen: Wenn uns die Vergangenheit einholtWas vorbei ist, ist nicht immer vorbei. Es kann plötzlich in die Gegenwart einbrechen – und für Unruhe sorgen. Von dieser Erfahrung erzählen die Deutsche Monika Zeiner in «Villa Sternbald oder «Die Unschärfe der Jahre» und die US-Amerikanerin Claire Lombardo in «Genau so, wie es immer war».
Nach langer Zeit kehrt Nikolas Fink in sein Elternhaus bei Nürnberg zurück. Die Villa ist seit 125 Jahren im Besitz der Familie, die mit der Herstellung von Schulmöbeln reich geworden ist. Aus Nikolas geplantem Wochenende wird ein ganzes Jahr, in dem er die Vergangenheit der Fabrikantendynastie aufrollt und dabei Verstöre...2024-11-2626 min
The Book Maven: A Literary RevueSetting as a Character with Kay ChronisterKay Chronister joins me to talk about bogs and how environments influence a novel, Gothic vs horror elements, and physically experiencing a setting as part of the writing process. Kay’s novel, The Bog Wife, was published earlier this month by Counterpoint LLC. This week our Friday Readers are glowing about Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo, The Long Call by Ann Cleeves, Morning Glory on the Vine: Early Songs and Drawings by Joni Mitchell, and American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures, edited by America Ferrera. Animal Farm by George Orwell is d...2024-11-0129 min
The Book Maven: A Literary RevueSetting as a Character with Kay ChronisterKay Chronister joins me to talk about bogs and how environments influence a novel, Gothic vs horror elements, and physically experiencing a setting as part of the writing process. Kay’s novel, The Bog Wife, was published earlier this month by Counterpoint LLC. This week our Friday Readers are glowing about Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo, The Long Call by Ann Cleeves, Morning Glory on the Vine: Early Songs and Drawings by Joni Mitchell, and American Like Me: Reflections on Life Between Cultures, edited by America Ferrera. Animal Farm by George Orwell is d...2024-11-0129 min
You're BookedLiane Moriarty - You're BookedThis week we welcome another publishing legend onto the podcast. It's the amazing Liane Moriarty! Liane has sold over 20 million books worldwide and her novels have been translated into forty languages. Her blockbusters Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall and Nine Perfect Strangers have been adapted into hugely successful TV shows. Her latest novel is the gripping, mysterious Here One Moment. We talked to her about her fellow novelist sisters, extended literary universes, the first book to make her cry and a particularly disturbing sex scene from Jaws. Find out more about all the books mentioned by visiting our...2024-10-2854 min
Book Talk, etc.October Books on the Radar + A Reading Check InSend us a textIn Episode 169 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah as they talk about some October books on the radar and share a little Q3 reading check in. Hannah talks about one of her favorite books of the year, while Tina dives into a highly anticipated new release. This episode is packed with bookish goodness, fun conversations about books and reality TV, and even some real-life drama involving cats stuck in trees and skunks in the chicken coop. We hope you enjoy it!If you enjoy our ad-free podcast, support us...2024-09-2450 min
Seitenweise Glück#53: Familiengeschichten von Claire Lombardo und Julie von KesselEin Wiederlesen und eine Neuentdeckung für die Hosts Dörte und Hella: In dieser Folge dreht sich alles um die Familiengeschichten von Claire Lombardo – der neue Roman ist “Genauso wie es immer war” – und Julie von Kessel – ihr Buch ist “Die andern sind das weite Meer”. In “Genauso wie es immer war” begegnen wir Julia. Ihr Sohn Ben ist aus dem Haus, Tochter Alma zieht es demnächst ans College. Die Ehe mit Mark läuft so mit, richtig aufregend ist es nicht mehr. Als er Geburtstag hat und sie fürs Dinner einkauft, trifft sie nach rund 20 Jahren H...2024-09-2033 min
The SSR PodcastEpisode 289: Alone in the Crowd (Sweet Valley High #28)It’s been too long since we paid a visit to Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield in good old Sweet Valley, California. Let’s fix that! Episode 289 covers the twenty-eighth installment in Francine Pascal’s beloved series, Alone in the Crowd, a book that explores insecurity, songwriting, the complicated nature of mother/daughter relationships, and rocking chair fundraisers. Alli and her guest find much to clown on here and it’s a truly excellent time.TW: suicideOne of Alli’s all-time favorite authors is on the pod today! Claire Lombardo is the New York Times bestsellin...2024-08-2756 min
Get Lost In This Immersive Full Audiobook — Perfect Right Now.[German] - Genau so, wie es immer war: Roman | »Eine bewegende Auseinandersetzung mit Ehe, Mutterschaft und dem weiblichen Ich.« Bonnie Garmus by Claire LombardoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/806172to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Genau so, wie es immer war: Roman | »Eine bewegende Auseinandersetzung mit Ehe, Mutterschaft und dem weiblichen Ich.« Bonnie Garmus
Author: Claire Lombardo
Narrator: Andrea Sawatzki
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 39 minutes
Release date: August 15, 2024
Genres: Drama
Publisher's Summary:
Glück ist ein vorübergehender Zustand – Familie bleibt ein Leben lang Manchmal kann Julia Ames es gar nicht fassen, was für ein unwahrscheinlich schönes Leben sie führt. Mit Mark hat sie seit Jahrzehnten einen liebenden Ehemann an ihrer Seite, zusammen haben sie zwei Kinder in die Welt geset...2024-08-156h 39Experience Into A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook While Cooking.[German] - Genau so, wie es immer war: Roman | »Eine bewegende Auseinandersetzung mit Ehe, Mutterschaft und dem weiblichen Ich.« Bonnie Garmus by Claire LombardoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/806172to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Genau so, wie es immer war: Roman | »Eine bewegende Auseinandersetzung mit Ehe, Mutterschaft und dem weiblichen Ich.« Bonnie Garmus
Author: Claire Lombardo
Narrator: Andrea Sawatzki
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 39 minutes
Release date: August 15, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Glück ist ein vorübergehender Zustand – Familie bleibt ein Leben lang Manchmal kann Julia Ames es gar nicht fassen, was für ein unwahrscheinlich schönes Leben sie führt. Mit Mark hat sie seit Jahrzehnten einen liebenden Ehemann an ihrer Seite, zusammen haben sie zwei Kinder in die Welt ge...2024-08-156h 39Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary Fiction[German] - Genau so, wie es immer war: Roman | »Eine bewegende Auseinandersetzung mit Ehe, Mutterschaft und dem weiblichen Ich.« Bonnie Garmus by Claire LombardoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/806172to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Genau so, wie es immer war: Roman | »Eine bewegende Auseinandersetzung mit Ehe, Mutterschaft und dem weiblichen Ich.« Bonnie Garmus
Author: Claire Lombardo
Narrator: Andrea Sawatzki
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 39 minutes
Release date: August 15, 2024
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Glück ist ein vorübergehender Zustand – Familie bleibt ein Leben lang Manchmal kann Julia Ames es gar nicht fassen, was für ein unwahrscheinlich schönes Leben sie führt. Mit Mark hat sie seit Jahrzehnten einen liebenden Ehemann an ihrer Seite, zusammen haben sie zwei Kinder in die Welt ge...2024-08-156h 39
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Drama[German] - Genau so, wie es immer war: Roman | »Eine bewegende Auseinandersetzung mit Ehe, Mutterschaft und dem weiblichen Ich.« Bonnie GarmPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/806172 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Genau so, wie es immer war: Roman | »Eine bewegende Auseinandersetzung mit Ehe, Mutterschaft und dem weiblichen Ich.« Bonnie Garmus Author: Claire Lombardo Narrator: Andrea Sawatzki Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 39 minutes Release date: August 15, 2024 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Glück ist ein vorübergehender Zustand – Familie bleibt ein Leben lang Manchmal kann Julia Ames es gar nicht fassen, was für ein unwahrscheinlich schönes Leben sie führt. Mit Mark hat sie seit Jahrzehnten einen liebenden Ehemann an ihrer Seite, zusammen haben sie zwei Kinder in die Welt ge...2024-08-1503 min
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 175: 2024 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits)In Episode 175, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I explore our favorite Micro Genres for 2024. Over the past year, we’ve continued to refine our reading tastes and identify specific themes and types of books that resonate deeply with us. This year, Susie and I have a curated list of 10 all-new Micro Genres, along with standout books from each category. It’s another big episode with tons of great book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for...2024-08-0751 min
Books, Beach, & BeyondClaire LombardoClaire Lombardo is the best-selling author of The Most Fun We Ever Had (the April 2024 Reese’s Book Club pick) and the recently released Same As It Ever Was. We start with Claire’s origin story, her social work and family therapist background, as well as her time at the Iowa Writer’s Workshop. Claire discusses teaching writing classes, point of view, first sentences, writing flawed characters, and growing up in the Midwest and how that comes across on the page. We dive into her new book Same As It Ever Was and the characters you meet in it, editin...2024-08-0753 min
NPR's Book of the DayNovels by Claire Lombardo and Catherine Newman explore different stages of motherhoodToday's episode highlights two books that deal with what it means to be a mom, a wife and a multi-faceted, complicated woman. First, NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Claire Lombardo about her novel Same As It Ever Was, which jumps through different phases of protagonist Julia's life to understand her relationship with her son, her husband and an ex-best friend. Then, Danielle Kurtzleben asks Catherine Newman about Sandwich, which takes place during a family's summer vacation in Cape Cod and follows the main character Rocky finding her place between her adult children and her aging parents.To listen...2024-08-0217 min
Book BumbleDrama, Drama, Drama - Season 2, Episode 41Send us a textIn this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being full of Family Drama. We've got books with highs and lows, blood family and found family. We will also share a Book in Hand. And we'll do it all dramatically! Featured Books:Sandwich by Catherine Newman (LH)The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao by Martha Batalha (LH)Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo (LP)The Sirens of Soleil City by Sarah C...2024-07-3141 minYou're BookedEricka Waller - You're BookedThis week on the podcast, we visit the home of one of our favourite authors and favourite people, the brilliant Ericka Waller! Ericka is an award-winning columnist and the author of the acclaimed novels Dogs Days and Goodbye Birdie Greenwing. And, as you will hear, she is a voracious reader. We talked to her about filthy books, snacks in kids books and the genius of John Shuttleworth. Find out more about the books Ericka mentioned at our Bookshop.org store. Order Daisy's new novel Pity Party HERE. More about the London Writer's Salon Podcast HERE.BOOKS2024-07-221h 00
bookfareBook Review: Same As It Ever Was by Claire LombardoKatherine and Ashley discuss this month's book: Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo Books mentioned in order of appearance: Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan Little Rot by Awaeke Emezi The Passion of G.H. by Clarice Lispector2024-07-181h 26
Bubbles and Books2024 BEST of the Year... So FarWe are halfway through 2024 and the books have been so so GOOD. Amanda & Ellyn are breaking down their top books of the year so far and this list is one you'll want to pay attention to.
Best of the Year So Far List:
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo
Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzales
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Martyr! By Kaveh Akb...2024-07-161h 00Bubbles and BooksBirthday WishesHAPPY BIRTHDAY ELMANDA! Today's episode is all about celebrating Amanda and Ellyn's birthdays. These two born one year and one day apart were meant to have a friendship that blossomed into the beautiful partnership of Dog-Eared Books. In this episode They're sharing their birthday wishes and what they would like this year. It's fun, outrageous, and there's cake!
What we're drinking | Albert Bichot
Ellyn's Currently Reading | All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
Amanda's Currently Reading | Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo & Playground by Richard Powers
Books c...2024-07-091h 02
bookfare2024 So FarKat and Ashley discuss their current reads, recap the best of their 2024 reads so far, and discuss Sally Rooney's short fiction piece: "Opening Theory"
Books mentioned in order of appearance:
Master, Slave, Husband, Wife by Ilyon Woo
Real Americans by Rachel Khong
Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin
Little Rot by Awaeke Emezi
Bookfare's 2024 Reads:
The Bee Sting, Paul Murray
Small Things Like These, Claire Keegan
Redwood Court, DeLana RA Dameron
Martyr!, Kaveh Akbar
Wandering Stars, Tommy Orange
Live by Night, Dennis Lehane
Kat's Five Star Reads:
Prophet Song, Paul Lynch
The Wren...2024-07-0550 min
Chicago Writers PodcastEp 54: Claire Lombardo, Author, on Visualizing Stories, Pacing, and Your Second BookIn this episode, author Claire Lombardo discusses throughlines, visualizing a story, outlining after drafting, pacing, working on multiple projects, and how the second book is the hardest you'll write. https://www.clairelombardo.com/ https://www.storystudiochicago.org/ 2024-07-0130 min
Poured OverClaire Lombardo on SAME AS IT EVER WASSame As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo is a novel about friendship, family and the struggles that can come along with both. Lombardo joins us live at BN Upper West Side to talk about creating her characters, her writing process, her recent book recommendations and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo The Most Fun We Ever H...2024-06-2742 min
From the Front PorchEpisode 483 || June Reading RecapThis week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in June. You get 10% off your books when you order your June Reading Recap Bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie’s favorite books she read that month.
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Sandwich by Catherine Newman2024-06-2756 minBubbles and BooksThese Books Are OLDEllyn is joined by Bailey and Rachel this week, and they're talking about OLD books. Specifically OLD Book Club–obscure, lesser-known, and, hopefully, divine–aims to explore the diverse array of books we call “classic” and to discuss the malleable bounds of the category while also making an often intimidating genre feel both more accessible and more fun. The selection of books intentionally covers a broad range of nationalities, experiences, cultures, and time-periods to broaden the traditionally narrow parameters of classic literature. Most importantly, we’re here to have a good time.
Check out what OLD Book Club is re...2024-06-2547 minBubbles and BooksSuper SleuthsSharks. Sleuthing. Stories. OH MY! Ellyn brought Rachel on this episode to play a game of riddles. The two see who are super sleuths and ask each other riddles to solve. Listen along to see if you can figure out the answer for yourself. Plus, you won't want to miss Ellyn sharing all about shark movies. She's made it a mission of hers to watch as many shark movies as possible this summer, starting with Sharks Under Paris. A movie she claims is a "must-watch."
There are so many great books coming out this week, including Same A...2024-06-2544 min
bookfareBook Review: Live By Night by Dennis LehaneIn this episode, Kat and Ashley discuss Dennis Lehane's noir thriller, Live By Night. Books mentioned in order of appearance: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewel The Loneliness Files by Athena Dixon The Alternatives by Caoilinn HughesVirgin Suicides by Jeoffrey Eugenedes Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls WilderThe Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Passing by Nella Larsen Next month's book: Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo2024-06-201h 01
Gays ReadingClaire Lombardo (Same As It Ever Was)Jason and Brett are joined by Claire Lombardo (Same As It Ever Was), last month's Reese's Book Club pick for her novel, The Most Fun We Ever Had. They talk to Claire about secrets in relationships, favorite children, Boo Radleyism, and debate Joni Mitchell. What Guys & Dolls reference is Jason talking about in the intro? Listen here. More info about Claire & Jason in conversation at Warwick's HERE. Claire Lombardo is the author of The Most Fun We Ever Had, which has been optioned for television by...2024-06-2044 min