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Another Book on the Shelf165 - Book Lovers by Emily HenryEpisode 165 is another instalment of #BookstagramMadeMeDoIt, and this time Gen and Jette are reading Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Show NotesThe banter between Nora and Charlie is perfect and we need to know if this is true for all Emily Henry books.The town hall meeting was giving major Gilmore Girls vibes and we loved it. We love a Sarah MacLachlan reference.The next episode is our beloved annual James Baldwin episode. We'll be reading Go Tell It On the Mountain.Don't forget to read along with our book club pick, The...2025-02-0552 min
On The Shelf with Honora QuinnElissa R. Sloan On Writing Her First Romance, Hollywood Royalty, And Starting A Story on A Bold NoteElissa R. Sloan On Writing Her First Romance, Hollywood Royalty, And Starting A Story on A Bold Note
Happy 2025! I'm so excited to bring y'all the first episode of the new year where I chat with Elissa R. Sloan about her latest novel DOUBLE EXPOSURE! It's Elissa's third time on the show and I couldn't think of a better way to usher in the new year! DOUBLE EXPOSURE is a romance novel that charts the decades long relationship between two stars on the rise, Maiko Fox and Adrian Hightower and effectively how they find...2025-01-0539 min
Beyond the Basics with Basic BSeptember Reading RecapSo sorry this recap is coming so late in the month but life just got in the way. I managed to read 14 books in the month of September so let’s get to it.Remember you can listen to this episode at your preferred listening speed.Let me know if we read any of the same books or if any of the 14 appeal to you.Thanks for listening, friends!Books mentioned:Entitlement By Rumaan AlamLeave the World Behind Rumaan AlamBlue Sisters by Coco Me...2024-10-1816 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaDouble Exposure: A Novel by Elissa R. SloanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/736020 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Double Exposure: A Novel Author: Elissa R. Sloan Narrator: Natalie Naudus Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 58 minutes Release date: September 10, 2024 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Elissa R. Sloan, author of The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes, returns with a sweeping drama about two A-list stars—a former star couple—as they cross each other's paths over and over again through the years, in a story that examines the work we have to do in order to grow into the people we want to become. Maiko Fox and Adrian Hightower were young...2024-09-1005 min
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenDouble Exposure: A Novel by Elissa R. SloanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/736020 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Double Exposure: A Novel Author: Elissa R. Sloan Narrator: Natalie Naudus Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 58 minutes Release date: September 10, 2024 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Elissa R. Sloan, author of The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes, returns with a sweeping drama about two A-list stars—a former star couple—as they cross each other's paths over and over again through the years, in a story that examines the work we have to do in order to grow into the people we want to become. Maiko Fox and Adrian Hightower were...2024-09-1005 min
Beyond the Basics with Basic BSeptember Reading PredictionsWelcome new and old friends! I’m so glad you’ve decided to spend a little time with me today.This is short and sweet and full of lots of books on my radar. Feel free to speed up the audio to your liking.Let me know if you’re planning to read any of the same books or what you think you’re reading will look like for the month of September.Thanks for listening.xoxo Basic BBooks mentioned (affiliate links)Entitlement by Rumaan Alam Order no...2024-08-2907 minAnother Book on the Shelf134 - Mother, Nature by Jedidiah JenkinsIn Episode 134, it's the re-return of podcast fave Jedidiah Jenkins. We're talking about Jenkins' latest book Mother, Nature, about a road trip he takes with his mother and their relationship.Show NotesThis is Jenkins' third book and our third episode about one his books (yes, we've done all of them). I think that officially makes him our most revisited author!Are we going to have to do a cult book soon? Jedidiah and his mom listen to some really interesting sounding podcasts on their trip, including ones about DB Cooper, the feral pigs tweet...2023-11-221h 00
Hit Send PodcastS2 E14 - Rewriting, and Chatting with Heather DixonAdrienne and Elissa talk about rewriting (ugh!), as Elissa struggles to upgrade her manuscript. They also chat with Heather Dixon, who is publishing two books with two imprints this year (Burlington, with Rising Action; Last Summer at the Lake House, with Storm). They discuss what makes women's fiction women's fiction, and other genre-bending books. 2023-08-2030 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E13 - Connecting with Jamie LilacAdrienne and Elissa talk to Jamie Lilac, a YA author whose debut Bellegarde came out with HarperTeen this month. They discuss Barbie, 90s movies, and Jamie's experience as a debut with a new baby. 2023-07-2437 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E12 - Revisiting Jackie Khalilieh and Something MoreAdrienne and Elissa talk to Jackie Khalilieh, whose YA debut Something More came out in June. Listen to what she says is "weird" about the day after pub, her thoughts on representation in novels not being a "lessons book," and more. 2023-07-0933 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E11 - Getting to Know Yume KitaseiAdrienne and Elissa talk to Yume Kitasei, whose debut novel, The Deep Sky (Flatiron Books) comes out in mid-July. They discuss being Japanese-American and straddling two cultures (something Elissa relates to as well), plus Yume's way of worldbuilding and writing her novels. 2023-06-2540 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E10 - Budgeting Your Time and Year with Laekan Zea KempAdrienne and Elissa talk to Laekan Zea Kemp, an Austin author who writes across age categories (YA, MG, PB), and how she structures her year financially. Laekan offers a debut author boot camp in the summer and fall; check out the next session starting October 2nd at laekanzeakemp.com with a 25% off discount for our listeners with code HITSEND2RFQ7DQ. 2023-06-1145 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E9 - Revisiting Revisions and Justine Pucella WinansJustine Pucella Winans (Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything, The Otherwoods) rejoins Adrienne and Elissa as they discuss what it's like to debut TWICE! (Once in YA; another in Middle Grade.) Also, when is a project done-done? Elissa and Adrienne talk about that, too. 2023-05-2734 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E8 - Nicole Hackett After Pub WeekElissa and Adrienne discuss critique partners and plotting vs. pantsing (again!). Then, Nicole Hackett, fresh off her pub week with The Perfect Ones, joins the hosts and discusses her pub day reflections. 2023-05-1335 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E7 - Checking In With Nicole Hackett (2 Days Before Pub)Adrienne and Elissa check in with Nicole Hackett, whose book The Perfect Ones is out in TWO DAYS. How is Nicole doing with her pre-pub jitters? Also, Adrienne and Elissa discuss more disappointments in publishing (our topic from the last time Nicole was on the podcast). 2023-04-3029 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E6 - Titles, the word Toxic, and Young YA with Jackie KhaliliehAdrienne and Elissa talk to Jackie Khalilieh, whose YA debut Something More will be out on June 6. They discuss how they come up with titles, plus Jackie's twisty-turny path to publication, and why we shouldn't misuse the word toxic. 2023-04-1551 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E5 - Poetry and Publication with Don MartinAdrienne and Elissa discuss poetry and publication with Don Martin ("while i wait to be a god again"). They talk about how hard it is for poetry to find a place in the world, and some behind-the-scenes talk about how advances are split up in this post-pandemic publishing world.2023-04-0143 min
Hit Send PodcastS2 E4 - RevisingAdrienne and Elissa discuss their plans for revising their manuscripts, each with a different method (or methods). Mentioned in this podcast: Julie C. Dao - Forest of a Thousand Lanterns Courtney Summers - Cracked Up To Be, Sadie India Holton - The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels Axie Oh - The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea Angela Y Davis - Women, Race, and Class Lucy Parker - Battle Royal Sim Kern - #Transrightsreadathon2023-03-1731 min
On The Shelf with Honora QuinnMagic, Murder, and Mayhem with M. K. Lobb author of Seven Faceless SaintsToday we had the honor of talking with M.K. Lobb about her debut on the one month anniversary of it's release!
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On The Shelf with Honora QuinnThe Second Time Around... with Elissa R. SloanToday we had Elissa R. Sloan author of The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes AND Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here on OTS for the second time! I love her writing and hope you enjoy this episode!
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Hit Send PodcastS2 E3 - Justine Pucella Winans and TWO Book Releases in 2023Adrienne and Elissa talk to Justine Pucella Winans (Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything / The Otherwoods) whose YA and MG books are both going to be published in 2023. Meanwhile, Adrienne and Elissa chat about what makes them cry (or not cry) when reading. 2023-03-0339 minHit Send PodcastS2 E2 - Release Week, Part Deux, and Our Writing HabitsAdrienne asks Elissa how release week for Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here went. Spoiler: it was great! They also discuss their writing habits.2023-02-1837 minAnother Book on the Shelf114 - Hayley Aldridge is Still Here by Elissa R. SloanIn Episode 114, Gen and Jette read the latest novel from Elissa R. Sloan, Hayley Aldridge is Still Here. The novel follows the life of former child star Hayley Aldridge as she tells her story and works to get out from under a conservatorship that she's been in for a decade. Sound familiar? Sloan draws on the real life stars of the '90s and early '00s and slots Hayley's story seamlessly into that history.
If you loved the Sloan's last book, The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes (which we talked about in Episode 60), you're going to love t...2023-02-151h 01
Discover Top Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeThe Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here: A Novel by Elissa R. SloanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/593030 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here: A Novel Author: Elissa R. Sloan Narrator: Jacob Patalive, Caitlin Kelly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 35 minutes Release date: February 14, 2023 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: From the author of The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes comes yet another sharp, page-turning novel about a forgotten child star and former Hollywood “It” Girl who is now fighting back against the conservatorship that has controlled her life for the past decade. It’s been years since anyone really thought about Hayley Aldridge. A child star turned t...2023-02-1505 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeThe Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here: A Novel by Elissa R. SloanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/593030to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here: A Novel
Author: Elissa R. Sloan
Narrator: Jacob Patalive, Caitlin Kelly
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Length: 8 hours 35 minutes
Release date: February 14, 2023
Genres: Coming of Age
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From the author of The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes comes yet another sharp, page-turning novel about a forgotten child star and former Hollywood “It” Girl who is now fighting back against the conservatorship that has controlled her life for the past decade. It’s been years since anyone really thought about Hayley Aldridge. A child star turned televisi...2023-02-158h 35
Download New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here: A Novel by Elissa R. SloanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/593030 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here: A Novel Author: Elissa R. Sloan Narrator: Jacob Patalive, Caitlin Kelly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 35 minutes Release date: February 14, 2023 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: From the author of The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes comes yet another sharp, page-turning novel about a forgotten child star and former Hollywood “It” Girl who is now fighting back against the conservatorship that has controlled her life for the past decade. It’s been years since anyone really thought about Hayley Aldridge. A child star turned televisi...2023-02-1405 minHit Send PodcastS2 E1 - A Couple of Weeks Before Pub Day with Elissa R SloanAdrienne interviews Elissa in the few weeks before the launch of Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here (2/14, William Morrow Books). Elissa's in the guest chair! Should be fun.2023-02-0322 minAnother Book on the Shelf113 - Giovanni's Room by James BaldwinIn Episode 113, Gen and Jette return to one of their all time favourite authors, James Baldwin. We're finally talking about Giovanni's Room, probably Baldwin's most well known novel. Get ready to be devastated and blown away by Baldwin's writing all over again. (No, we'll never get over it. Yes, we will continue to ramble our glowing praise.)
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Did anyone out there read any James Baldwin at the university level or do many of us have this appalling gap in our literary education?
As always, there were some lines in this novel that absolutely...2023-02-0152 min
Book BistroMost Anticipated Releases of FebruaryThis week, Shannon, Robin, Sara, Natalia, Brooke, and Georgina are discussing some of their most anticipated February releases. Titles mentioned include:
Elissa R. Sloan, Hayley Aldridge Is Still Here
Roshani Chokshi, The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
Sajni Patel, Isha, Unscripted
Kylie Scott, End of story (End of Story #1)
Alex North, The Angel Maker
Jojo Moyes, Someone Else’s Shoes
Sadeqa Johnson, The House of Eve
Walter Mosley, Every Man a King (King Oliver #2)
Falon Ballard, Just My Type
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On The Shelf with Honora QuinnFame, Fortune, and How It Can All Fall Apart (The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes) with Elissa R. SloanHappy 2023 OTS Listeners!
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KT Literary podcastHarperCollins Strike 2022In this episode, Parrish Turner joins Chelsea and Renee to talk about the HarperCollins union, the 2022 strike, and the passion for the job that keeps him going. We talk about the state of publishing, the things we love about the job, and how people can get involved in the fight for living wages at HarperCollins and other publishers.Follow the Union on social media: https://www.instagram.com/hcpunion/Parrish talked about: Lou by Breanna Carzoo**I don't know if WASH THE CAT is out yet, so there's no link. But I'm personally g...2022-12-1455 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 16 - How We Get Our Ideas, with Gabriela MartinsHow do you get your ideas for your novels? What idea do you decide to pursue? Today on Hit Send, Adrienne and Elissa talk to Brazilian kidlit author Gabriela Martins (Bad at Love just came out!) about craft. This is the last episode of the season. Have a great holiday break! See you in January.2022-11-1340 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 15 - Disappointment in Publishing with Nicole HackettNicole Hackett, whose book The Perfect Ones comes out May 2023, joins Adrienne and Elissa as they discuss disappointment within publishing, and how to cope with that disappointment. It's not all gloom and doom, though! 2022-10-3041 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 14 - Ask an Agent with Kelly Vant SantAdrienne and Elissa's agent, Kelly Van Sant of KT Literary, is on the podcast today to answer listener questions. How to be sure your potential agent is legit, what an agent looks for in a query and opening pages, and more are discussed today in this long episode! 2022-10-1559 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 13 - Planning Your Revision with Cathy YardleyCathy Yardley, teacher of Rock Your Writing and an author herself (Gouda Friends out now) talks to Adrienne and Elissa about revision. The biggest takeaway? GMC -- goal, motivation, conflict. Listen for more.2022-10-0234 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 12 - Chatting with an Editor with Leila SalesLeila Sales, a freelance editor who used to work at PRH, talks with Adrienne and Elissa about what it takes to be an editor and how publishing works on that side of the business. Leila is also an author and discusses her latest book The Campaign (with Amulet Books) with us. 2022-09-1632 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 11 - Juggling Multiple Projects with Sajni PatelSajni Patel (most recently published work, My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding, came out this past spring) talks to Elissa and Adrienne about juggling multiple projects and how she keeps organized (hint: she sings the praises of Trello). She also discusses how she got her current agent and her "accidental" book sale. 2022-09-0341 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 10 - NaNoWriMo with Denise WilliamsRomance author Denise Williams (Do You Take This Man out on 9/6 with Berkley) talks about her experience with National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. Her biggest tip? Just do it. Elissa and Adrienne discuss their attempts at NaNo too. 2022-08-2231 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 09 - Writing During the Pandemic with Yaffa S. SantosWe take a look back at the beginning of the pandemic, when our lives were flipped upside down, and our writing practices became more complicated. Yaffa S. Santos, author of A Taste of Sage (2020) and A Touch of Moonlight (October 2022) tells Adrienne and Elissa about her experience with writing during the pandemic.2022-08-0540 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 08 - The Debut Week Experience with Sarah PriscusSarah Priscus, whose debut Groupies just came out with William Morrow, discusses debut week with Elissa and Adrienne. What was the experience like? How did she keep herself from being anxious? Elissa also discusses her debut experience from a distance. 2022-07-2236 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 07 - Perseverance in Publishing with JC PetersonJC Peterson (whose novel, Being Mary Bennet, is out now; and Lola At Last, is out winter 2023) talks with Adrienne and Elissa about perseverance in publishing. Give yourself grace to walk away from projects and then regain the space to come back to it! Publishing is not linear. 2022-07-0839 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 06 - The Publishing Journey Across Multiple Books, with Francesca ZappiaAdrienne and Elissa talk to Francesca Zappia about her newest book, Katzenjammer (out next week!), and discuss the differences in the publishing journey from book one to book two to beyond. We also sneak in a little mental health talk, too. 2022-06-2429 min
Reading Through Life44: Summer Reads - 19 Books You'll Race ThroughShow notes: Summer summer summertime! It’s finally here. And this is a great time for us to recommend some summer reads that’ll satisfy you while you’re reading pool- or beachside, or even in your backyard. Here are 19 unputdownable books with a summer flavor. Start gathering them now so you don’t have to put down your mai tais to go find something to read. Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Books We Both Love, Monthly Ov...2022-06-2232 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 05 - The Agent/Author Relationship with Sarah Glenn MarshWhat happens after you get an agent? What if your relationship with your agent isn't the right fit for you? Author Sarah Glenn Marsh talks with Elissa and Adrienne about how to amicably split with an agent, and what authors should look for in representation. 2022-05-2838 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 04 - What Happens After You Get a Book Deal? with Eddy Boudel TanWhat happens after you get a book deal? Elissa and Adrienne talk to Eddy Boudel Tan, whose first two novels (After Elias; The Rebellious Tide) are out with Dundurn Press in Canada, about the next steps you take with your publishing team when the contract ink is dry. 2022-05-1447 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 03 - Critique with Holly GreenAuthor Holly Green joins Elissa and Adrienne as we discuss critiquing, editing, and beta readers on this episode of the Hit Send podcast. Holly's book, In the Same Boat, is out now with Scholastic. 2022-04-2930 min
Hit Send PodcastEpisode 02 - Plotting vs. Pantsing with Dante MedemaElissa and Adrienne talk about plotting versus pantsing with guest Dante Medema, author of The Truth Project and Message Not Found, both out now with HarperCollins. Elissa and Adrienne are both hybrid plotter-pantsers while Dante recently went viral on TikTok for her method of hardcore plotting. Give this episode a listen to hear more.2022-04-1527 minHit Send PodcastEpisode 01 - QueryingElissa and Adrienne discuss how most people get published -- it's through querying! What is a query and how does it help you land an agent? What happens after you have an agent? 2022-04-0231 min
Books and the CityTHROWBACK: "I'm Not A Normal Girl, I'm A Strawberry Girl."Thanks for tuning in for a fun throwback, originally released in August 2020. Books and the City is SO EXCITED to (finally) announce our big news, which we've been teasing for weeks now: we have a fan club!!! We launched our Patreon to newsletter subscribers this past Friday, so stay tuned to hear about all the amazing perks you get access to if you decide you'd like to support the podcast! Including but not limited to: the *highly* sought-after Books and the City wine glass. Fun fact, this is also our 21st episode, so we're chatting 21st birthday memories before...2022-01-241h 17
Book BistroDual Timeline Novels RevisitedThis week, Shannon, Stacy, and Brooke discuss dual timeline novels. Titles mentioned include:
Elissa R. Sloan, The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes
Kelly Bowen, The Paris Apartment
Sarah Penner, The Lost Apothecary
Diane Chamberlain, The Last House on the Street
Simone St. James, The Sundown Motel
Charlie Donlea, Twenty Years Later
Denny S. Bryce, Wild Women and the Blues
Natasha Lester, The Paris Orphan
Claire Legrand, Furyborn (Empirium #1)
Carola Lovering, Too Good To Be True
Addison Armstrong, The...2022-01-211h 12
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren9 - "Deadly Little Lies" by Stephanie DeCarolis/"The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes" by Elissa R. SloanIn this episode, Lauren discusses the new thriller from Stephanie DeCarolis "Deadly Little Lies" while also giving a brief bonus summary of DeCarolis' first novel "The Guilty Husband", and then Joe gives his honest and constructive thoughts on "The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes" by Elissa R. Sloan.
TRIGGER WARNING: The plot of Joe's book this week deals with the suicide of its main character. If you are struggling yourself with suicidal thoughts, you can visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. In the U.K. you can visit www.spbristol.org/NSPHUK or...2021-12-061h 12
The Book Reporters with Joe & Lauren8 - "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid/"The Afterlife of Holly Chase" by Cynthia HandThis week on the podcast, we have a lengthy discussion with Joe's pick, "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid, before diving into Lauren's pick, Cynthia Hand's unique take on the classic Scrooge tale, "The Afterlife of Holly Chase".
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"The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes" by Elissa R. Sloan2021-11-291h 16Another Book on the Shelf075 - Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline BoulleyIn Episode 75, Gen and Jette talk about Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. This is the third instalment of our #BookstagramMadeMeDoIt series.
As with all the books we love, we kind of rambled on a bit, but we also talked about how well Boulley balanced the crime genre with real world issues and Indigenous culture. It's impossible not to fall in love with her characters and she keeps you guessing the whole time.
We're happy to report that Firekeeper's Daughter lives up to the Bookstagram hype!
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Firekeeper's Daughter is being adapted...2021-08-1851 min
Hello Heroine with Annie Earnshaw11. I think they could use more adjectives (w/ Abby Fuller @wutabbyreads)In this episode, I interview Abby Fuller, Editor-in-Chief of Colonnades Literary and Art Journal and absolute ball of sunshine. We chat about how creative writing and dyslexia led her to a love of reading as an adult.Books mentioned in this episode: Normal People by Sally Rooney, The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling, Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson, One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London, Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert, A Burning by Megha Majumdar, The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd, The Final Revival of Opal and Nev b...2021-05-1830 min
Hello Heroine with Annie Earnshaw11. I think they could use more adjectives (w/ Abby Fuller @wutabbyreads)In this episode, I interview Abby Fuller, Editor-in-Chief of Colonnades Literary and Art Journal and absolute ball of sunshine. We chat about how creative writing and dyslexia led her to a love of reading as an adult.Books mentioned in this episode: Normal People by Sally Rooney, The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling, Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson, One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London, Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert, A Burning by Megha Majumdar, The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd, The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by D...2021-05-1830 min
What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Never Far Away (with author Michael Koryta!)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! We're joined by Michael Koryta, bestselling author, screenwriter, nature enthusiast and murderer of sleep. His new book (Never Far Away) is out now and it is amazing. We talk about that, his upcoming movie (Those Who Wish Me Dead; out in theaters and HBO Max in May) and many other topics. Want to read some amazing books before most people can? Sign up for Book of the Month and use our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout to get your first box for just $9.99. Check out their February selections: https://www...2021-02-231h 00KT Literary podcast2020 Agency Wrap UpToday, we talk about 2020. Yes, we voluntarily went back there! Though much was lost this year, and many things felt by turns unfamiliar and maddeningly repetitive, we had a good year. With 3 new members added to our team, many new books released, and new contracts signed! Together we clung to the successes and joy. Kate Testerman, Sara Megibow, Kelly VanSant, Jas Perry, Aida Lilly, and Renee Nyen talk about 2020 and look ahead to what 2021 has in store for kt literary. Here are some of our favorite reads of 2020! 2021-01-2736 minAnother Book on the Shelf060 - The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R SloanGen and Jette introduce a new episode category—Bookstagram Made Me Do It! We see so many incredible books on Instagram and we want to talk about some of the ones we had to get our hands on immediately. So we’re starting with The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R. Sloan.
In the same vein as Daisy Jones and the Six, Sloan’s debut novel follows the rise and fall of the fictional pop girl group Gloss. The story plays out across two timelines through four perspectives. Each Gloss girls gets a chance to tell her st...2021-01-2040 minAnother Book on the Shelf058 - 2020 Holiday Wrap UpGen and Jette talk about some of their favourite books of 2020. We chat about writing through the pandemic, reading slumps, and what we're looking forwards to in 2021. We know things won't magically be better on New Year's Day, but making it through the year still feels like a reason to celebrate!
Thank you to all of our listeners! We hope you all have a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year! We'll be back in January, kicking off 2021 with a discussion of Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. In the meantime, keep an eye out for our next blog...2020-12-2332 min
Bad On PaperJust Us: Our favorite movies + TV shows.For today’s episode, in honor of the cooler temps coming our way, we are sharing our favorite TV shows and movies. Hopefully this list will make your winter quarantine a little more entertaining! We have both found that being inside more has led us both to watching a lot more TV than movies. We still stick to our fav genres- Becca almost exclusively watches Rom Coms, and Grace likes anything with secret agents or lawyers, and of course documentaries! Differences aside, we can both agree that we really do love an old person romance… especially when Nancy Meyers is be...2020-11-041h 23
Coffee with BAOEp. 2: Elissa R. Sloan – Author of "The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes"Japanese American author Elissa R. Sloan talks with BAO about her mixed-race upbringing in Houston, TX, her career and process as a professional wedding photographer, and goes into detail about the mental health challenges faced while writing her debut novel "The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes" published by William Morrow.Find Elissa R. Sloan at http://elissarsloan.com or find her Instagram at http://instagram.com/elissareads/ Coffee with BAO is a series of casual conversations with Vietnamese American songwriter and producer Bao Vo exploring creative process, cultural identity, and p...2020-10-1729 min
Lori & Julia's Book Club10/7: "The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes" by Elissa Sloan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-10-0709 min
The Readheads Book Club15: The Unraveling of Cassidy HolmesIn this episode of The Readheads Book Club we are discussing The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R. Sloan. We are answering the Readers Guide questions as well as your questions about the book. As always we've cast a hypothetical movie version of this book and gave our overall rating as well as sharing the other books we each read this month. The next book is Becky's choice and she chose Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Follow @thereadheads on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereadheads/ Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thereadheads...2020-10-011h 03
Books and the City“I Would Not Jump Ron’s Bones”We’re kicking things off today with some nostalgia-fueled fictional book crushes, thanks to a wonderful fishbowl question from one of our fan club members. So tune in to find out whose bones we would jump if given the chance (we’re pretty sure Emily submitted this question, a classic Samantha move). Last thing: if you’re a Samantha or Carrie level member of our fan club, don’t forget you can leave us a voicemail - we might listen to it LIVE on an upcoming ep! Read on for buy links, and join the fan club here: https://www.patr...2020-09-141h 11The Readheads Book Club14: Bright SideIn this month's episode of The Readheads Book Club we are discussing Bright Side by Kim Holden. This book was Margo's choice and it was very Margo-y. We are talking about all of the things we liked about the book and our opinions on the various developments throughout the book. As always we are sharing our picks for a hypothetical movie adaption of this book and we are talking about all of the other books we read this month. The next book is Jackie's choice and she chose The Unraveling Of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R. Sloan. Follow @thereadheads on...2020-09-031h 01
Listen to Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeThe Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes: A Novel by Elissa R. SloanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/412016 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes: A Novel Author: Elissa R. Sloan Narrator: Natalie Naudus, Jayme Mattler, Megan Tusing, Piper Goodeve, Caitlin Kelly, Stephen Graybill, Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 1 minute Release date: September 1, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: “The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes is a page-turning peek inside the glamour and brutality of life as a pop star. Sloan takes us on a wild ride through the world of music video shoots, expensive hotels, an...2020-09-0205 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeThe Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes: A Novel by Elissa R. SloanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/412016to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes: A Novel
Author: Elissa R. Sloan
Narrator: Natalie Naudus, Jayme Mattler, Megan Tusing, Piper Goodeve, Caitlin Kelly, Stephen Graybill, Brittany Pressley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 1 minute
Release date: September 1, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Coming of Age
Publisher's Summary:
“The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes is a page-turning peek inside the glamour and brutality of life as a pop star. Sloan takes us on a wild ride through the world of music video shoots, expensive hotels, and ar...2020-09-0212h 01Get Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes: A Novel by Elissa R. SloanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/412016to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes: A Novel
Author: Elissa R. Sloan
Narrator: Natalie Naudus, Jayme Mattler, Megan Tusing, Piper Goodeve, Caitlin Kelly, Stephen Graybill, Brittany Pressley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 1 minute
Release date: September 1, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
“The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes is a page-turning peek inside the glamour and brutality of life as a pop star. Sloan takes us on a wild ride through the world of music video shoots, expensive hotels, and arena to...2020-09-0112h 01
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes: A Novel by Elissa R. SloanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/412016 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes: A Novel Author: Elissa R. Sloan Narrator: Natalie Naudus, Jayme Mattler, Megan Tusing, Piper Goodeve, Caitlin Kelly, Stephen Graybill, Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 1 minute Release date: September 1, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: “The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes is a page-turning peek inside the glamour and brutality of life as a pop star. Sloan takes us on a wild ride through the world of music video shoots, expensive hotels, and ar...2020-09-0105 min
Books and the City“I'm Not A Normal Girl, I’m A Strawberry Girl.”Books and the City is SO EXCITED to (finally) announce our big news, which we've been teasing for weeks now: we have a fan club!!! We launched our Patreon to newsletter subscribers this past Friday, so stay tuned to hear about all the amazing perks you get access to if you decide you'd like to support the podcast! Including but not limited to: the *highly* sought-after Books and the City wine glass. Fun fact, this is also our 21st episode, so we're chatting 21st birthday memories before we dive into some fantastic books. This episode brings you a steamy...2020-08-171h 17
From the Front Porch282 || July Reading RecapIt’s the end of July already! This week Annie reviews the books she read in July.
The books mentioned in Annie’s recap are available online at The Bookshelf:
Tiny Imperfections by Alli Frank and Asha Youmans
One To Watch by Kate Stayman-London
True Story by Kate Reed Petty
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost
The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R. Sloan
Mary Anne Saves the Day by Ann M. Martin
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The Laydown PodcastSummertime Spooky Reading (Recorded Remotely)Apparently summer is a great time to read horror novels because our hosts have been devouring a lot of spooky books this month!
Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the "Libro.fm" link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local!
Books Mentioned During This Episode
Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/ryan-elizabeth-clark
You Should See Me In A Crown - Leah Johnson (Libro.fm)
Wonderland - Zoje Stage (Libro.fm)
Baby Teeth - Zoje Stage (Libro.fm)
Home Before Dark - Riley Sager (Libro.fm...2020-07-281h 04