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The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 19: In Which We Discuss a Few of Jane Austen's HeroinesSend us a textThis year marks Jane Austen's 250th birthday anniversary. To celebrate the momentous occasion, we're taking time to gush (and gripe) about the heroines in our favorite Jane Austen novels.BooksPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenSense and Sensibility by Jane AustenMansfield Park by Jane AustenEmma by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane AustenNorthanger Abbey by Jane AustenThe Blue Castle by L.M. MontgomeryJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëMoviesLove and Friendship (2016)Pride and Prejudice (1995)Pride and Prejudice (2005)Sense and Sensibility (1995)Sense and Sensibility (2008)Emma (2009)Emma (2020)Emma (1996)Emm...2025-08-0657 min
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 18: Beach Bag Books 2025Send us a textHi, friends! We're headed to the beach and wanted to share the books we are most looking forward to reading with our toes in the surf. We have some sci fi, dystopian, romance, mystery and historical fiction to share. Let us know your thoughts on our choices through the text link on our website. Books MentionedJulia:The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly BrockEmpire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsDivergent by Veronica RothA Good Girl's Guide to Mur...2025-07-2359 min
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 17: Quarterly Review (April - June 2025)Send us a textSpring is over and summer is in full swing. It's time to talk about the best and worst reading experiences of the second quarter of 2025. In this chapter, Julia and Stephany are celebrating (or bemoaning) the reading highs and lows of April, May and June.Julia’s Books:The Women by Kristin HannahEragon by Christopher PaoliniDaisey Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidHeartless Hunter by Kristen CiccarelliThe Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Survivng Mediaeval England by Brandon SandersonA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasCodex by Lev...2025-07-091h 13
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 16: 3 Peas in a Pod (Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli with Emerald Reely)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 this week is Emerald Reely. She's chosen The Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli, a young adult romantasy that has blown up in the bookish world in the last year. We're thrilled to welcome Emerald to the show and engage in a very chaotic book discussion! Beware - there are many spoiler...2025-06-251h 51
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 15: Road Trips and QuestsSend us a textHi, friends! In this episode, we're talking about rereading as a way to enhance your reading and your life in general. We'll discuss the benefits of rereading and share some of our favorite books to reread. Text us your favorite rereads through the link above. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Books MentionedJulia:Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (#7 in series) by J. K. RowlingPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (#1 in series) by Rick RiordanAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanA Series of Unfortunate Events by Le...2025-06-111h 01
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 14: The Joys of RereadingSend us a textHi, friends! In this episode, we're talking about rereading as a way to enhance your reading and your life in general. We'll discuss the benefits of rereading and share some of our favorite books to reread. Text us your favorite rereads through the link above. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Books MentionedJulia: Inkheart by Cornelia FunkeThe Tale of Despereaux by Kate DeCamilloThe 71/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonCinder by Marissa MeyerThe Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Eri...2025-05-2848 min
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 13: An Eclectic Classics TBRSend us a textWe love reading the classics! In this episode, we're sharing TBRs of the classics we're most excited about reading in the near future. The show is a little chaotic, but we hope you enjoy the fun book talk! Books MentionedJulia: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy The Three Musketeers by Alexandre DumasPeter Pan by J.M BarrieThe Jungle Book by Rudyard KiplingThe Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor HugoThe Iliad by HomerThe Odyssey by Homer1984 by George OrwellStephany:A Midsum...2025-05-141h 01
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 12: The Joys of a Seasonal TBRSend us a textSeasonal TBRs are the topic of discussion in this chapter. We dive into the Whys, Hows and Whats of putting together a satisfying and life-enhancing To Be Read (TBR) Pile (or Pile of Possibilities, in Stephany's case) that highlights the unique characteristics of each season. Join us for some fun book talk! Books MentionedJulia: Elatsoe by Darcy Little Badger Midnight in Everwood by Maria KusniarHamnet by Maggie O'FarrellThe Murmur of Bees by Sofia SegoviaHalf a Soul by Olivia AtwaterHarry Potter series by J. K. Ro...2025-04-3053 min
The Book Snug PodcastA Little Easter BreakSend us a textWe are taking a break this week to celebrate the Easter holiday. We'll be back on April 30 with a new full length episode to share with you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show. To support The Book Snug Podcast: Write a review and/or rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Instagram Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Facebook Share this episode with fellow book lovers Say hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com. Intro/Outro...2025-04-1600 min
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 8: Comparing the Couples in Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenSend us a textFebruary is the month of love. We're celebrating in this episode by analyzing all the couples in Pride and Prejudice. Join us as we talk about the good, the bad, and the bizarre relationships in Jane Austen's iconic novel. Books Discussed in the ShowPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenNorthanger Abbey by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane AustenSanditon by Jane AustenEmma by Jane AustenSense and Sensibility by Jane AustenLady Susan by Jane AustenThe Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling Mansfield Park by Jane AustenEmily Wilde's Map of the Oth...2025-02-191h 04
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 7: A Few of Our Favorite Book CouplesSend us a textFebruary is the month of love. We're celebrating on the show by gushing about some of our favorite book couples and attempting to explain why we love them so much. Julia’s Books:Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann ShafferWhat the River Knows and What the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez The Murmur of Bees by Sofia SegoviaHalf a Soul by Olivia AtwaterStephany’s Books:North and South by...2025-02-051h 07
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 6: Upcoming Releases We Can't Wait to Read (January - May 2025)Send us a textHi, friends! Intriguing upcoming book releases for the first half of 2025 are the topic of today's episode. The excitement is top notch, but the presentation is not. Apologies for the word salad and mispronunciations. Correct titles, authors and release dates are in the show notes. We've both been very busy and were quite tired when we recorded. We hope you can see past that to all the great books we brought to the show in this episode. Julia’s Books:Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao (1/14/25)Nephthys by Rachel Louis...2025-01-2259 min
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 5: Our Favorite Books of 2024Send 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 2024. Julia’s Books:Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin StevensonAnne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel adaptedby Mariah Mardsen, illustrated by Brenna ThummlerWe Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia HeaberlinWhen We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd BanwoWhat the Rive Knows by Isabel IbañezWhere the Library Hides by Isabel IbañezI'm Glad My Mom Died written and narrated by Jeanette McCurd...2025-01-081h 12
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 4: Our Superlatives of 2024Send us a text2024 is over which means it's time to present our bookish superlatives of the year. Get ready for a fun discussion and a long list of books to either avoid or add to your TBR.Julia's BooksHiddensee by Gregory MaguireMy Rogue to Ruin by Erica RidleyThe Scribe by Matthew GuinnTinderbox by W.A. SimpsonThe 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out a Window and Disappeared by Jonas JonassonThe Murmur of Bees by Sofia SegoviaThe Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. HarrowThe Wishing Game by Meg ShafferRifle Paper C0. (J...2025-01-011h 05
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 3: 3 Peas in a Pod (The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King with Rebecca White)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 Rebecca White. Rebecca chose The Beekeeper's Apprentice, the first book in a mystery series featuring Sherlock Holmes as a character, for us to read together and talk about. We're thrilled to welcome Rebecca to the show! Beware - there are many spoilers in this episode! 2024-12-181h 29
The Book Snug PodcastS3, Chapter 2: Beyond the Best of 2024 (with The 12 Days of Christmas Tag)Send us a textWe've read so many good books in 2024 that won't make it into our upcoming Superlatives and Best of 2024 episodes. It seems a shame not to share at least some of them so we're using a seasonal book tag to do it.Julia’s Books:Pachinko by Min Jin LeeWhat the River Knows by Isabel IbañezBefore the Coffee Gets Cold by Tashikazu KawaguchiWhen We Were Birds Ayanna Lloyd BanwoFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. HarrowHalf a Sou...2024-12-041h 02
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 24: 2nd Anniversary!!Send us a textIn today's show, Julia and Stephany are celebrating 2 years of podcasting! This is a chatty episode focusing on the behind-the-scenes elements of podcasting. They also share the winner of the Harper Muse Painted Classics Jane Eyre book giveaway.Books Mentioned In This EpisodeJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëThe Woman in Black by Susan HillThe Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixVampires of El Norte by Isabel CañasThe Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen PoeWhat Moves the Dead by T. KingfisherThe Murm...2024-11-061h 07
The Book Snug PodcastS2 Chapter 23:The Fall of the House of Usher vs. What Moves the DeadSend us a textIn today's show, Julia and Stephany are discussing The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe and a recent retelling, What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher. These are perfect reads for spooky season!A Book Giveaway! The 2nd anniversary of the podcast is coming up in the next few weeks. To celebrate, we are giving away a beautiful Harper Muse Classics Painted Edition of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë along with some other bookish goodies. To enter, e-mail us at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com with...2024-10-231h 08
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 22: Quarterly Review (July - September 2024)Send us a textHold on to your hat! Julia and Stephany are talking about the books they've read in July, August and September and there are so many great ones!! Julia’s Books:What the River Knows by Isabel IbañezWhen We Were Birds Ayanna Lloyd BanwoPractical Magic by Alice HoffmanThe Wishing Game by Meg ShafferTinderbox by W. A. SimpsonCounting the Cost by Jill DuggarBecoming Free Indeed by Jinger Duggar VuoloI Don't Need Therapy and Other Lies I've Told Myself by Toni LodgeHillbilly Elegy by J. D. VancePachinko by Min Jin LeeS...2024-10-091h 02
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 19: An IntermissionSend us a textStephany and Julia chat about their recent reading experiences and the books they’re looking forward to reading on vacation. They’ll be taking a brief hiatus in August, so they take some time to explain that, too.Books, etc. Mentioned in the Show· Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky· Counting the Cost by Jill Dugger· I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy· Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer· I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger· The Last Murder at the End of the Wor...2024-08-0729 min
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 18: The DNF (What and the Whys)Send us a textStephany and Julia spend time in this episode discussing the DNF, what it is and the reasons why they may or may not do it. Of course, books are mentioned. Happy listening!Books, Etc. Mentioned in This EpisodeSimone St. JamesWhat the River Knows by Isabelle Ibañez Braiding Sweetgrass written and narrated by Robin Wall KimmererHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone written by J. K. Rowling, narrated by Jim DaleBeginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning by Tom VanderbiltThe Binding by Bridget CollinsI Chee...2024-07-241h 01
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 17: Quarterly Review (April - June 2024)Send us a textThe second quarter of 2024 has been...interesting. In this chapter, we're sharing our reading struggles as well as some of our best (and worst) books of April, May and June. Audiobooks and mysteries take the top spots in our lists. We're excited to share our favorites with you.Julia’s Books:The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie BarrowsEveryone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin StevensonAnne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden, illustrated by Brenna ThummlerElizabeth by Marg...2024-07-101h 00
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 15: Summer ReadingSend us a textIn this episode, Julia and Stephany discuss the books they are looking forward to diving into this summer. Their book lists include backlist and new release selections in several genres: mystery/thriller, science fiction, speculative fiction, historical fiction, adventure/romance and magical realism. It going to be a great summer of reading!Julia's BooksThe Firekeeper's Daughter By Angeline BoulleyChildren of Time by Adrian TchaikovskyTo Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher PaoliniLife of Pi by Yann MartelThe Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly BrockPortrait of an...2024-06-1254 min
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 14: Exceptional Reading ExperiencesSend us a textJulia and Stephany are sharing reading experiences that go beyond the books to include related experiences, settings and simple serendipitous moments which elevate the stories to the Exceptional level. Julia's BooksWalk Two Moons by Sharon CreechThe Murderer's Maid: A Lizzie Borden Novel by Erika MailmanHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. RowlingEragon by Christopher PaoliniInkheart by Cornelia FunkeDune by Frank HerbertStephany's BooksNorse Mythology by Neil GaimanInto Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon KrakauerThe...2024-05-2951 min
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 13: Soul Food BooksSend us a textDue to that thing called life, Stephany is flying solo this week. She's talking about books that give good, happy, uplifting vibes. These books are great for counteracting all the negative aspects of life we face in the modern world. if you are looking for a feel -good story, you've come to the right place. And don't worry - Julia will be back in the next episode. Enjoy!Stephany's BooksA Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty SmithThe Other Bennett Sister: A Novel by Janice HadlowNews of the World...2024-05-1534 min
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 12: Sharing a Love of Reading (with Jo Hart)Send us a textIn celebration of Mother's Day, we've invited Jo Hart back to the show . Jo is Julia's Nana and Stephany's mom. We talk about how our mothers have impacted and encouraged our reading lives. It's a fun, informal chat that covers a variety of books. Books, Etc.Great Lion of God by Taylor CaldwellDear and Glorious Physician by Taylor CaldwellCaptains and Kings by Taylor CaldwellLady Chatterly's Lover by D. H. Lawrence East of Eden by John SteinbeckSacajawea by Anna Lee WaldoThe Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel...2024-05-011h 03
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 11: Please Adapt These Books Into Movies (or Series)!Send us a textWe're deviating from the original plan for this week's episode (for reasons we discuss in the show). Instead of offering fictional worlds we'd like to visit, we're sharing our suggestions for books that would make great adaptions for the big or small screen.Julia's WishlistWalk Two Moons by Sharon CreechFairest by Gail Carson LevineRevolution by Jennifer DonnellyThe Lunar Chronicles Marissa MeyerThe Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. HarrowStephany's WishlistThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellWest with Giraffes by Lynda RutledgeThe G...2024-04-171h 01
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 10: Quarterly Review (January - March 2024)Send us a textWe're having a stellar reading year so far in 2024. In this chapter, we're sharing some of our best (and worst) books of January, February and March. Fiction and non-fiction showed up and delivered in a big way for us and we're excited to share our favorites with you.Julia’s Books:Elizabeth by Margaret GeorgeSnow and Rose by Emily Winfield MartinThe 100-Year-Old Man who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas JonassonThe Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. HarrowInkheart by Cornelia FunkeHalf a Soul by Oliv...2024-04-031h 09
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, Episode 8: An Embarrassment of (Book) RichesSend us a textWe are having such a great start to reading year that we decided to share some of our not-quite-cream-of-the-crop-but still-great reads of 2024. Join us as we gush about some historical fiction, fantasy, middle grade, non-fiction and mystery books that have kept us enthralled and entertained during these first few months of the new year. Julia’s Books:The Scribe by Matthew GuinnThe 100-year Old Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas JonassonStrangers Assume My Girlfriend is My Nurse by Shane Burcaw Snow and Rose by Emily Winfi...2024-03-061h 01
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 7: The Movie Was Better!Send us a textAs readers, we are almost required to say "the book was better" any time we encounter a movie adaptation. Here in the Book Snug, we are going out on a limb and saying that sometimes the movie is the better experience. Take a listen to this episode to find out which movies surpass the books they're based on and the reasons why we think so. Happy listening! The Books and MoviesThe Help by Kathryn Stockett/The Help (2011)The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett/The Secret Garden (1993) A Litt...2024-02-211h 13
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 6: Books With a Wintry SettingSend us a textWe are in the deep, dark, middle of winter here in the Northern hemisphere. Our coping mechanism is to embrace the cold, grey and snowy vibes by settling into books with a frosty setting. In today's chapter, we share some books with fantastic wintry settings that will have you craving a warm blanket and a cup of hot chocolate. Julia’s Books:For the Wolf by Hannah WhittenPeace Like River by Leif EngerMurder on the Orient Express by Agatha ChristieThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. LewisT...2024-02-0756 min
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 Mandanna2024-01-241h 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 PodcastS2, Chapter 3: The Superlatives of 2023Send us a textIt's the end of 2023 which means it's time to talk about our bookish superlatives for the year. Get ready for a fun discussion and a long list of books to either avoid or add to your TBR. Julia’s Books:The Binding by Bridget CollinsVerity by Colleen HooverIn the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah DunantThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigThe Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana OliverThe Secret History by Donna TarttHarry Potter and the Sorcer's Stone by J.K Rowling, narrated by Jim DaleThe Atlas Six by Oli...2023-12-271h 01
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 2: 3 Peas in a Pod (Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad with Aaron Yoder)Send us a textWelcome to 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 Aaron Yoder. Aaron chose Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad for us to read together. The reading experience was traumatic, but the book discussion isn't. We loved having Aaron on the show! Beware - there are many spoilers in this episode! Books and authors mentioned in this chapter:Heart o...2023-12-131h 26
The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 1: What is Gothic Literature? (featuring Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë)Send us a textWelcome to the first show of Season 2! We're discussing the signature components of gothic literature and we're using Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë to illustrate each one. Jane Eyre is Julia's favorite book of all time so this was an extra fun episode to record. One small warning: the recording quality isn't the greatest - we had some technical difficulties. Books mentioned in this chapter:Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldDracula by Bram StokerThe Strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert L...2023-11-291h 08
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 24: Ghosty BooksSend us a textGhosts are the topic of the day! We share some of our favorite books containing ghosts as main characters, side characters or narrators. Some of the recommendations are pretty terrifying and some aren't scary at all. One thing is certain - we enjoyed every one of these books! Julia’s Books:The Seer of Shadows by AviDeep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing HahnThe Sundown Motel by Simone St. JamesThe Woman in Black by Susan HillStephany’s Books:Pony by R. J. Pal...2023-11-011h 01
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 23: Autumn Reading GoodnessSend us a textIt's autumn here in Pennsylvania and we couldn't be happier. On the show today, we talk about all our reading plans for this apple cider sipping, chunky sweater wearing, ghost story telling season. Books Mentioned in the Show: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald DahlA Secret History of Witches by Louisa MorganJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëThe Historian by Elizabeth KostovaFor the Wolf for Hannah WhittenAnd Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieDevil in the White City by Erik LarsonThe Little Book of Mushrooms by Alex Dorr, illu...2023-10-1855 min
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 21: 3 Peas in a Pod (The Secret History by Donna Tartt with Paige Haldeman)Send us a textIt's the third episode 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 is Paige Haldeman (a special family friend). Paige chose The Secret History by Donna Tartt 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! Books and authors mentioned in this chapter:The Secret History by Donna...2023-09-201h 31
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 20: Required Reading in High School (Goodreads Edition)Send us a textWe have a bit of a longer chapter today. In recognition of the start of another school year, we've decided to talk about books we were required to read in high school using a comprehensive Goodreads list to structure our discussion. The list contains 800 books, but we only look at the top 50. You can find the list here: Required Reading in High SchoolOther books mentioned:Roll of Thunder, Here My Cry by Mildred D. TaylorThe Color Purple by Alice Walker20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jule...2023-09-061h 20
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 19: Reading Speed BumpsSend us a textJulia has been struggling through a reading slump this summer so we thought is was time to address the elephant in the room. In this chapter, we talk about her disinterest in reading and then discuss some ways to overcome reading malaise. Books/authors Julia mentions:Dan BrownBecause of Wynn Dixie by Kate DicamilloCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlHoles by Louis SacharElla Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineThe Harry Potter series by J. K. RowlingReady Player One by Ernest KlineTuck Everlasting by Natalie BabbittAlice in Wonderland by L...2023-08-2357 minThe Book Snug PodcastEpisode 19:Reading SlumpsThank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show. To support The Book Snug Podcast: Write a review and /or rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Instagram Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Facebook Share this episode with fellow book lovers Say hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com. 2023-08-1359 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 18: Memorable Books from Elementary SchoolSend us a textHop into the Time Machine with us as we head way back to elementary school. We're discussing books we discovered and fell in love with because our teachers read them to us first. We cover beloved children's classics as well as unknown gems published from the 1950s to the 1990s. Nostalgia reigns supreme in this chapter.Julia’s Books:Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor CoerrThe Year of the Dog by Grace LinTreasure in an Oatmeal Box by Ken Gire Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man by Wend...2023-08-091h 01
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 17: Armchair TravelingSend us a textWhat do you do when you're suffering from wanderlust, but have no imminent travel plans? You read books with a vivid or evocative setting. In today's episode, we share many book recommendations that are sure to satisfy that craving to explore someplace new, even if you can't make the trip in your real life.Julia’s Books:The Lights of Prague by Nicole Jarvis (Prague)People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks (Bosnia)Angels and Demons by Dan Brown (Rome) Inferno by Dan Brown (Florence) The Da Vinci Code b...2023-07-261h 00The Book Snug PodcastTake 2Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show. To support The Book Snug Podcast: Write a review and /or rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Instagram Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Facebook Share this episode with fellow book lovers Say hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com. 2023-07-251h 30
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 16: Quarterly Reading Review (April - June 2023)Send us a textWe are sharing some of our best (and worst) books of April , May and June in this chapter. The books we discuss range from beloved middle grade to newly released YA fantasy romance (what?!) to adult contemporary fiction. It's been an interesting quarter, to say the least.Julia’s Books:Ruby Holler by Sharon CreechThe Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #1) by Jessica TownsendThe Vatican Princess: A Novel of Lucretia Borgia by C. W. GortnerErotic Stories for Punjabi Women by Balli Kaur JaswalStephany’s Books:How t...2023-07-1253 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
The Book Snug PodcastThe Best Laid PlansSend us a textBecause of a death in Ben's family (Julia's husband), we will not be posting an episode today. We'll be back on June 28 with 3 Peas in a Pod when we'll be discussing Dune by Frank Herbert.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show. To support The Book Snug Podcast: Write a review and/or rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Instagram Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Facebook Share this episode with fellow book lovers Say hel...2023-06-1402 min
The Book Snug PodcastThe Best Laid Plans....Julia and I weren't able to record a show for this week due to an unexpected family situation. Please join us in two weeks for our next regularly scheduled chapter.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show. To support The Book Snug Podcast: Write a review and /or rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Instagram Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Facebook Share this episode with fellow book lovers Say hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com. 2023-06-1403 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 14: Our Beach Bag BooksSend us a textWe are headed to the beach in a few short days! In today's chapter, we chat about all the books we're thinking of packing for some serious beach chair and poolside reading. Our choices range from classics to shiny new releases and we're excited about every single one. We're going to follow Ralph Waldo Emerson's suggestion to "live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air" and we'll be doing it all with books in our hands. (Well, maybe not the swimming in the sea part).Julia’s Books...2023-05-3159 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 13: Beauty and the BeastSend us a textSpring is the perfect time for fairy tales. With that in mind, we are happily dedicating the month of May to discussing some of our favorite fairy tale retellings. In today's show, we're chatting about different aspects of the Beauty and the Beast story and sharing some of our favorite interpretations.Shared Books:Beauty by Robin McKinley Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Julia’s Books:Beastly by Alex FlinnCruel Beauty by Rosamund HodgeBunny and the Beast by Molly Coxe, illustrated by Pamela Silin-PalmerStolen by Lucy Chr...2023-05-171h 04
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 12: Cinderella RetellingsSend us a textSpring is the perfect time for fairy tales. With that in mind, we are happily dedicating the month of May to discussing some of our favorite fairy tale retellings. In today's show, we're diving into the story of Cinderella and sharing some of our favorite books that tell her story in a unique way. Julia’s Books:Cinderella by K. Y. CraftElla Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineI, Coriander by Sally GardenerJust Ella by Margaret Peterson HaddixCinder by Marissa MeyerStephany’s Books:The Rough Face Gir...2023-05-0358 minThe Book Snug PodcastChapter 11: A Few Favorite Christian Life BooksSend us a textUsing the Easter celebration as inspiration, we talk about a few of our favorite books that address some aspect of the Christian faith. The theme is broad and the books are varied, ranging from memoir to apologetics and everything in between.Julia’s Books:The Bible Project Coffee Table Book: Illustrated Summaries of Biblical Books, published by The Bible Project Letters to the Church by Francis ChanJesus Among other Gods: the Absolute Claims of the Christian Message by Ravi ZachariasHope Heals by Katherine and Jay WolfSteph...2023-04-1954 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 10: Quarterly Reading Review (January - March 2023)Send us a textIn Chapter 10, we're introducing another quarterly series: the Quarterly Reading Review. In these episodes, we'll talk about our reading experiences across a three month period and share some of our most memorable reads of that time. For this episode, we are focusing on the books we read in January, February and March. Julia’s Books: Half a Soul by Olivia AtwaterDevil in the White City by Erik LarsonThe Starless Sea by Erin MorgensternThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternStephany’s Books:Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries...2023-04-0556 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 9: 3 Peas in a Pod (The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell with Jo Hart)Send us a textToday we're introducing the pilot episode of our new series called "3 Peas in a Pod". We've invited a special guest to choose a book for the three of us to read and then discuss together. Our special guest is Jo Hart (Stephany's mom and Julia's Nana). Jo chose The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell to discuss with us on the show and we a had a great time digging into the story and sharing our thoughts. Beware - there are many spoilers in this episode! Books mentioned in this...2023-03-221h 26
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 8: Timey Wimey BooksSend us a textIn Chapter 8, we recommend a few books that play with time. Books range from those for beginner readers to adults and cover time travel, time loops and immortality. We also introduced a new series we'll be doing quarterly called Three Peas in a Pod which we'll be starting in the next chapter. We've invited a guest and will be talking about The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell.Julia’s Books: The Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope OsbourneRuby Red by Kerstin Gier7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonEv...2023-03-0844 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 7: Rules for ReadingSend us a textIn Chapter 7, we use Ryan Holiday's "8 Rules for Reading" to inspire our own list of rules that govern our reading lives. It's a chatty episode that provides a peek into our personal reading profiles (hint: we are very different readers). This was a fun thought experiment and hopefully it sparks listeners to create their own list of uniquely personal "rules for reading". Books, Etc. Mentioned in the Podcast:Ryan Holiday's 8 Rules for ReadingJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasEndurance by Alfred LansingThe Sun...2023-02-2249 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 6: Winter Reading and Tempting Non-Fiction BooksSend us a textIn Chapter 6, we chat about the what, when and where of our preferred winter reading experiences. Because we both enjoy non-fiction in the winter, we take some time to talk about a few non-fiction books that sound intriguing. Julia’s Books: Humans of New York by Brandon StantonHumans by Brandon StantonAtlas of Beauty by Mihaela NorocBetween the World and Me by Ta'Nehisi CoatesI'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing BrownStephany’s Books:Digital Body Language: How to Buil...2023-02-0844 min
The Book Snug PodcastBONUS Chapter: Favorite Books of 2022Send us a textJoin us as we discuss our best books of 2022!Julia’s Books: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanGarlic and the Vampire by Bree PaulsonThe Legend of Holly Claus by Brittney Ryan Stephany’s Books:The River by Peter HellerPiranesi by Susanna ClarkeThe Lincoln Highway by Amor TowlesProject Hail Mary by Andy Weir, narrated by Ray PorterBarbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan Also mentioned(very briefly):T...2023-02-0142 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 5: The Positive Superlatives of 2022Send us a textIn Chapter 5, we're taking a gleeful look at some of our happiest reading experiences of 2022. The superlatives include "Most Surprising" and "Class Clown" among others. Some of our favorite books of the year are mentioned in this episode and we have so much fun talking about them. At the end of the episode, we also share a little surprise.Julia’s Books: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha ChristieWendy, Darling by A. C. WiseThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsThe Historian by Elizabeth KostovaThe Book of Ni...2023-01-2550 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 4: The Negative Superlatives of 2022Send us a textIn Chapter 4 we're looking back over some of our less than stellar reading experiences of 2022 by using superlatives such as "Most Likely to Drop Out" and "Least Popular". We do end the show on a more positive note discussing the books that happily made us cry, so it's not all negative energy.Julia's Books:The Dead Romantics by Ashley PostonThe All Souls trilogy by Deborah HarknessThe Historian by Elizabeth KostovaFor the Wolf by Hannah F. WhittenIsland Queen by Vanessa RileyStephany's Books:The Color Pu...2023-01-1151 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 3: 2022 and 2023 Reading Goals and PlansSend us a textIn Chapter 3 we spend some time reviewing our reading goals and aspirations for 2022 and discussing our reading plans for 2023. We end the show by talking about all the books we've been reading lately and the books we hope to fit in before the end of the year. Julia's Books:The Historian by Elizabeth KostovaA Christmas Carol by Charles DickensThe Legend of Holly Claus by Brittney RyanThe Book of Night by Holly BlackSustainable Badass by Gittemarie JohansanDevil in the White City by Erik LarsonStephany's Books:...2022-12-2853 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 2: Favorite Christmas Children's BooksSend us a textIn this chapter, we spend some time reminiscing about bookish childhood Christmas memories. Then we dive into a pile of favorite Christmas picture books. Unfortunately, because of the length of the episode, we don't take time to discuss our current reads. We'll spend more time in Chapter 3 on that topic. Stephany was really on the struggle bus this week - sore throat, mistaking Clyde for Claude, and stating Jolabokaflod was celebrated on December 26. She'll definitely have her act together in the next Chapter.Julia's Books:The Last Straw by Fr...2022-12-1445 min
The Book Snug PodcastChapter 1: A Fall Reading ChatSend us a textIn this episode, we spend some time talking about books that fit fall-themed prompts: 1) a school theme or setting, 2) a creepy, atmospheric or gothic vibe, or 3) an autumn setting. To close the show, we chat about the books we’ve just finished, the books we're currently reading, and the books we hope to get to next.Julia's Books:Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. RowlingRebecca by Daphne Du MaurierThe Girl Who Na...2022-11-3045 min
The Book Snug PodcastPrologue: An Introduction to the ShowSend us a textIn the Prologue, we introduce our brand new podcast and ourselves. We share our vision for The Book Snug and spend some time discussing a few favorite and not so favorite books. We close the episode by talking about the books we’ve just finished, the books we're currently reading, and the books we hope to get to next.Julia’s Books: Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëFrom Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin DoughtyThe All Souls Trilogy by Deborah HarknessHouse Rules b...2022-11-1643 min