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The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 11: Quarterly Review (January - March 2025)Send us a textCan the first quarter of 2025 be over already?? In this chapter, Julia and Stephany are celebrating (or bemoaning) the reading highs and lows of the last three months. Julia’s Books:The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideEragon by Christopher PaoliniThe Duke and I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia QuinnEmily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett, narrated by Elle Potter and Michael DoddsElatsoe by Darcie Little BadgerThe Liar's Dictionary by Eley WilliamsThe Siren of Sussex by Mimi MatthewsWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of...
2025-04-021h 05
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 10: 3 Peas in a Pod (The Women by Kristin Hannah with Jo Hart)Send us a textHi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our 3 Peas in a Pod series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Jo Hart is with us again and she has chosen The Women by Kristin Hannah, a wildly popular historical fiction novel about women army nurses serving during the Vietnam War. We're thrilled to welcome Jo back to the show! Beware - there are many spoilers in this episode! Books m...
2025-03-191h 16
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 9: Thrillers, and Mysteries, and Suspense, Oh My!Send us a textThis episode explores the differences between thriller, mystery, and suspense novels. The labels are often used interchangeably, but they really are distinct genres. We present the requirements of each and offer some suggestions to add to your TBRs. Enjoy, friends! Julia’s Books:Behind Closed Doors by B. A. ParisAnd Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieMurder on the Orient Express by Agatha ChristieThe Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. KingSherlock Holmes and the Christmas Demon by James LovegroveWe Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia HeaberlinA Simple...
2025-03-0558 min
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 1: "Beginner" Classics Based on Your Favorite GenreSend us a textIn today's show, Julia and Stephany are recommending easy-reading classics for readers of historical fiction, romance, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, horror, and literary/general fiction. They also share movies or series that may enhance the reading experience. Classics rule the day! Books Mentioned In This EpisodeInterview with a Vampire by Anne RiceThe Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. KingHiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcracker by Gregory MaguireHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling, narrated by Stephen FryDon Quixote by Miguel de Cer...
2024-11-2059 min
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 21: 3 Peas in a Pod (The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia with Kelly Kreider)Send us a textHi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our 3 Peas in a Pod series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest for this episode is Kelly Kreider. Kelly chose The Murmur of Bees, a historical fiction novel with a touch of magical realism by Sofia Segovia for us to read together and talk about. We're thrilled to welcome Kelly to the show! Beware - there are many spoilers in this episode!
2024-09-251h 29
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 20: End of Summer/Back to School ChatSend us a textJulia and Stephany are back in the Book Snug, chatting about their break and sharing a backpack full of books.Julia's BooksWhen We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd BanwoThe Binding by Bridget CollinsThe Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline BoulleyHuckleberry Finn by Mark TwainTuck Everlasting by Natalie BabbittEmpire of Shadows by Jacqueline BensonPractical Magic by Alice Hoffman7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonA Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony SnicketLes Misérables by Victor HugoEmily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Fairies by heather FawcettHarry Potter seriesStephany's Books...
2024-09-1154 min
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 16: 3 Peas in a Pod (Fourth Wing with Lexie Yoder)Send us a textHi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our 3 Peas in a Pod series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest for this episode is Lexie Yoder. Lexie chose Fourth Wing, a fantasy featuring dragons by Rebecca Yarros, for us to read together and talk about. We're thrilled to welcome Lexie to the show! Beware - there are many spoilers in this episode! Books and authors mentioned in this...
2024-06-261h 30
The Book Snug PodcastS2 Chapter 9: 3 Peas in a Pod (Outside by Ragnar Jonasson with Jay Yoder)Send us a textHi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our "3 Peas in a Pod" series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest for this episode is Jay Yoder, Stephany's husband and Julia's dad. Jay chose Outside, a thriller by Ragnar Jonasson, for us to read together and talk about. We loved having Jay on the show! Beware - there are many spoilers in this episode! Books and authors mentione...
2024-03-201h 56
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 5: These Books Sound SO Good!! (Anticipated Releases of 2024)Send us a text2024 has a treasure trove of book releases that we can't wait to read. In this chapter, we discuss our most highly anticipated books of the year. Julia’s Books:These Deadly Prophecies by Andrea TangAmerican Daughters by Maurice Carlos RuffinA Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. JensenMurder Road by Simone St. JamesThe Mythical Cookbook by Josh SchererJames by Percival Everett The Husbands by Holly Gramazio To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang Lies and Weddings by Kevin KwanA Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
2024-01-241h 07
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 4: Favorite Books of 2023Send us a textIt's time for one of our favorite shows of the year! In this episode we're gushing about our very best books of 2023. Julia’s Books:Holes by Louis SacharElla Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineRuby Holler by Sharon CreechTuck Everlasting by Natalie BabbittThe Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim EdwardsHalf a Soul by Olivia AtwaterEmily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather FawcettNevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica TownsendReady Player One by Ernest KlineThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellOther Birds by Sarah Addison AllenThe Secret History of Witches by Louisa...
2024-01-101h 00
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 25: 1st Year Anniversary!Send us a textWe've made it to one year of podcasting here at The Book Snug and we want to celebrate! Join us as we reflect on our experiences of the last year and share our hopes and dreams for the next 12 months. As always, we end up talking about books and we even share a bit more about ourselves in the process. Julia’s Books:House Rules by Jodi PicoultThe Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Simone St. James booksMrs. Death Misses Death by Salena GoddenTress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon...
2023-11-151h 14
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 22: Quarterly Reading Review (June - September 2023)Send us a textWe are sharing some of our best (and worst) books of July, August and September in this chapter. Our books cover a wide variety of fiction and a little bit of non-fiction. Things are looking up in our reading lives and we couldn't be happier about it!Julia’s Books:Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineHoles by Louis SacharSammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief by Wendelin Van DraanenOther Birds by Sarah Addison AllenThe Secret History of Witches by Louisa MorganThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigFever 1793 by Laurie Halse Ande...
2023-10-0458 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 15: 3 Peas in a Pod (Dune by Frank Herbert with Mark Yoder)Send us a textIt's the second episode of our "3 Peas n a Pod' series. We've invited a special guest to join us to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest is Mark Yoder (Stephany's son and Julia's brother). Mark chose Dune by Frank Herbert for our discussion and we a had a great time digging into the story and sharing our thoughts. Beware - there are many spoilers in this episode! There are two corrections to the content of this chapter:Aldous Huxley wrote Brave New World in 1931 (not the 1960s or...
2023-06-281h 58