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The Fresh Fiction PodcastInside the Rock-and-Roll Romance World of Xio AxelrodA lively, heartfelt chat with USA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod, covering her music-industry roots, how fanfiction launched her career, and the inspiration behind her girl-rock-band series The Lilies. Xio opens up about writing by instinct, crafting found-family stories, the music fueling her characters, and even the strangest movie she can’t stop watching. Warm, funny, and creative—this one’s a joy.
2025-11-1837 min
HeartracersAuthor Xio Axelrod, book buying trends for 2025, and spredges!We talked 2025 book buying trends that Claire learned at ABA (American Booksellers Association). And we welcomed USA Today Bestselling author Xio Axelrod, who writes contemporary fiction and romance. Her award-winning novels have earned both critical acclaim and a passionate readership. Her Lillys series, including The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes and Girls with Bad Reputations, explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Xio actively connects with her readers through social media, fostering a dedicated and supportive community. Xio is a recording artist, a native of Philadelphia, and lives in complete denial of the last five minutes of Buffy...
2025-04-151h 27
ZiplessEp. 8: Fantasy vs Reality? Finding Balance with Xio AxelrodA great romance novel knows how to deliver the fantasy of a perfect relationship and the reality of one. Author Xio Axlerod joins us to talk about how she balances dreamy boyfriends with the gritty reality of what makes relationships work.
2025-04-1533 min
AWM Author TalksEpisode 208: Writing Love StoriesThis week, in celebration of Valentine’s Day, three of America’s leading romance writers—Xio Axelrod, Swan Huntley, and Claire Legrand—talk about how they write love stories and the love stories that inspired them. Moderated by author Pamala Knight.
This conversation originally took place May 19, 2024 and was recorded live at the American Writers Festival. We hope you enjoy entering the Mind of a Writer.
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Books by these authors:
A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand — A lush, sweeping, steamy, forbidden romance series starter that’s per...
2025-02-1033 min
Reeding Between The LinesInterview with Carter Wilson - Thrillers and World building! New Book Release!Send us a text CARTER WILSON is the USA Today bestselling author of nine critically acclaimed, standalone psychological thrillers. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a five-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his works have been optioned for television and film. Carter lives outside of Boulder, Colorado. Dynamic and compelling, he now hosts his own podcast, Making It Up, interviewing authors like S.A. Cosby, Daniel Handler, Stuart Turton, Xio Axelrod, and Julie Clark to...
2025-01-2626 min
#AmWriting#Writer Gift ExtravaganzaJess here, hosting my entire extended family for the holiday weekend and sending love to you and yours. Enjoy this #WriterGift flashback!It’s the gifts episode! Here are the links you’re looking for:KJ:Redbubble ❄️ Stamp blocks ❄️ Stamp blanks and stencils ❄️ Frixion Pens ❄️ Leuchterm plannerJess:Sarina’s Socks ❄️ Half Broke by Ginger Gaffney (for KJ, but Jess loved it, too!) ❄️ Fillion planner cover by Little Mountain Bindery ❄️ Jess’s favorite sticky tabs ❄️ Pens by Schneider ❄️ Sarina’s stamp with the kinda-sorta True North Series three pine tree logo ❄️ The “Begin” mug Jess w...
2024-11-2942 min
#AmWriting#Writer Gift Extravaganza
Jess here, hosting my entire extended family for the holiday weekend and sending love to you and yours. Enjoy this #WriterGift flashback!
It’s the gifts episode! Here are the links you’re looking for:
KJ:
Redbubble ❄️ Stamp blocks ❄️ Stamp blanks and stencils ❄️ Frixion Pens ❄️ Leuchterm planner
Jess:
Sarina’s Socks ❄️ Half Broke by Ginger Gaffney (for KJ, but Jess loved it, too!) ❄️ Fillion planner cover by Little Mountain Bindery ❄️ Jess’s favorite sticky tabs ❄️ Pens by Schneider ❄️ Sarina’s stamp with the kinda-sorta True North Series three pine tree logo ❄️ The “Begin” mug Jess wants a case of.
Sarina:...
2024-11-2942 min
The Busy RomnivoresGet Recc'd with a Mid Year Check InGet Recc’d with a Mid-Year Check In!Happy Anniversary! It’s been a year of reading and challenge chaos for your listening pleasure. In this episode, The Busy Romnivores talk about all of the challenges they have…and have not…done this year. Get Recc’d with these:Hold Me Under by Riley NashInextricably Tied by Aveda ViceThe Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. LindeMilked by C.M. NascostaThe Familiar by Leigh BardugoA Fate Inke...
2024-08-061h 05
History, Books & Wine PodcastThe First Female US Ambassador -- Daisy Harriman -- With Guest Alix RickloffToday we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Alix Rickloff. On this episode we’re going to talk about Alix’s book The Last Light Over Oslo, the first female US Minister–Daisy Harriman–and the invasion of Norway by Germany in WWII. Paired with this episode:Alix: Nordic summer cocktail: Norwegian aquavit, aperol and lime juiceEliza: Misfits and Mavens, Cabernet SauvignonAlix's Book:THE LAST LIGHT OVER OSLOWhat Alix is Reading:The Girl With Stars in Her Eyes by Xio AxelrodThat Sum...
2024-05-2827 min
Skip to the Good PartUSA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod talks about writing, making music, and much more!Send us a textXio Axelrod is the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl with Stars in her Eyes, Girls with Bad Reputations, and Love on the Byline, among many others. When she isn’t behind the keyboard, Xio can be found behind the mic in a studio, writing songs or performing as her fictional band, The Lillys.Find out more about Xio:https://xioaxelrod.com/InstagramFacebookSupport the show
2024-05-1533 minThe Fresh Fiction PodcastLet's Chat about "Bad Reputations" with Xio AxelrodWe're chatting with Xio Axelrod, author of GIRLS WITH BAD REPUTATIONS.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Xio Axelrod is a USA Today bestselling author of award-winning contemporary romance, romantic fiction, and what she likes to call strange, twisted tales.
Xio grew up in the music industry and began recording at a young age. When she isn't writing stories, she can be found in the studio, writing songs, or performing on international stages (under a different, not-so-secret name).
She lives in Philadelphia with one full-time husband and several part-time cats.
2024-05-0939 min
Cocktails and Cliterature - A Romance Novel PodcastFrom Hot Licks to Lip Bites with Xio AxelrodSend us a textGet ready to mix a batch of spicy banter with a splash of scandal on this episode of "Cocktails & Cliterature." Sip along with your saucy host Constance and special guest, the ravishing romance writer Xio Axelrod. Dive into the steamy depths of Xio’s latest sizzler, "Girls with Bad Reputations," and peel back the layers on what makes her passionate characters strike a chord in the symphony of seduction.Strap in for a wild ride as we talk love, lust, and the bad-ass beats of an all-female rock band. This co...
2024-04-1753 min
Castle of Horror PodcastCastle Talk: Carter Wilson, author of new thriller THE FATHER SHE WENT TO FINDTonight we’re chatting with USA Today bestselling thriller author Carter Wilson about his new book releasing April 2: THE FATHER SHE WENT TO FIND from Poisoned Pen Press.Carter Wilson is the USA Today bestselling author of eight critically acclaimed, standalone psychological thrillers. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a five-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his works have been optioned for television and film. Carter lives outside of Boulder, Colorado. Dynamic and compelling, he now hosts his own podcast, Making It Up, interviewing authors like S.A. Cosby, Daniel Handler, Stuart Turton, Xio Axelrod, an...
2024-03-2915 min
Heaving BosomsThe Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod (Part 2) | Ep. 318Hey HBs! It's time to cross the finish line of THE GIRL WITH THE STARS IN HER EYES by Xio Axelrod. Toni is starting to mesh with and carve out her role in the band, Seb is remining himself of his no-fraternization clause constantly, and Kandy is ready to make some waves! Y'all, this childhood best-friends to lovers set in the soundscape of an all-girl rock band, frankly, rocked our world.
Bonus Content: Sabrina has been ORGANIZING HER LIFE and will not be accepting questions, we're so glad we're not famous, what are x's and o's, the...
2024-02-192h 05
Book Lounge by LibbyCelebrating Valentine's Day with Dominique Raccah and the Sourcebooks Team!Romance readers, assemble! This episode is for you. Emma chats with Dominique Raccah, Publisher and CEO, of Sourcebooks, the publisher behind some of your favorite romance reads at Sourcebooks Casablanca and Bloom Books imprints. They’re joined by Paula Amendolara (Senior Vice President of Sales), Mary Altman (Assistant Editorial Director), Molly Waxman (Executive Director of Marketing), Deb Werksman (Executive Editor), and Pamela Jaffee (Sr. Director Publicity/Brand Marketing), just some of the incredible team at Bloom Books and Sourcebooks Casablanca. They discuss insider info about how the publisher approaches each romance imprint, share trends in romance, and leave us wi...
2024-02-1540 min
The Audio Was BetterEp 18 - Xio Axelrod w/Benjamin CharlesHave you picked up a Xio Axelrod book before? I will admit I (Laura) had not and I've been MISSING OUT. We welcomed the USA Today Bestselling author and one of her dynamic duo of narrators, Benjamin Charles, onto the podcast to discuss her new book, Girls with Bad Reputations, as well as her writing style, audiobook journey and what's next!Also, if you haven't picked up a Benjamin Charles books, Laura recommends Riley Hart's The End Zone and M. Jay Granberry's Exquisitely HiddenFollow Xio on socials - @xioaxelrod on Instagram and Tiktok
2024-02-1353 min
Heaving BosomsThe Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod (Part 1) | Ep. 317Hey HBs! We planned this as a two-parter because we knew we would need to obsess over every detail AND WE WERE RIGHT. We're recapping THE GIRL WITH STARS IN HER EYES by Xio Axelrod! It's a second chance, childhood-best-friends-to-lovers romance set in the music industry and ehrmegerd we're hooked.
Bonus Content: Mel's entire personality is gardening, this book has so much TEXTURE, you can hear the music and smell the smells and feel ALL the feels, Mel's rogue tampon, the blissful city of Tamtopia, and so much more!
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2024-02-121h 45
Chick Lit Book Club PodcastEpisode 82: Girls with Bad Reputations by Xio AxelrodTo honor and celebrate Black History Month, we’re starting off with bestselling author Xio Axelrod—featuring an interview with Xio herself!—and her brand new book Girls with Bad Reputations! This is book two in The Lillys series, where we follow drummer Kayla and bus driver Ty as they get to know each other on the road. They both have things to hide, but they’re both trying to find their way in the world. Can they find what they’re looking for together? Also discussed: utility kilts, the Barbie movie, and Carl Weathers. Up Next: BONUS Episo...
2024-02-062h 34
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernGirls with Bad Reputations by Xio AxelrodPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/728588 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Girls with Bad Reputations Series: #2 of The Lillys Author: Xio Axelrod Narrator: Benjamin Charles, Tyla Collier Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 17 minutes Release date: February 6, 2024 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Once upon a time, the pressure to be the perfect daughter her demanding mother needed nearly broke Mikayla Whitman. Desperate to find an outlet, she picked up a pair of drumsticks, forever altering the rhythm of her life. Since then, she’s been determined to make her own way, finding her home with her bandmates even as she fights to...
2024-02-0603 minChick Lit Book Club PodcastEpisode 81: Done and Dusted by Lyla SageWe’re back with the first book review of the year, which just so happens to be the viral sensation Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage. Emmy Ryder is coming home to Meadowlark, Wyoming after an injury… that her family doesn’t actually know about. She’s helping out around the family ranch and winds up spending more time with her brother’s best friend, Luke Brooks. Emmy thinks Luke is an irresponsible playboy. But is he? Emmy’s going to find out. Is the book overhyped? Absolutely not—totally worth the hype. Is it hot as they say? Absolutely yes...
2024-01-232h 37
Unfiltered Romance NightsDarling But DangerousJess and Trisha kick off 2024 WIR Book Club by discussing The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich and then discuss other books with mistaken identities or disguises. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! 2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. We’ll also keep you informed about ot...
2024-01-2259 min
When In RomanceDarling But DangerousJess and Trisha kick off 2024 WIR Book Club by discussing The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich and then discuss other books with mistaken identities or disguises.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter...
2024-01-221h 01
Book Talk Babes03. Readers Roulette Part OneThis week the Babes answered some random book and reading related questions pulled from a llama bowl holder. This episode may contain cussing and explicit language.
*Books spoiled: Autumn of the Grimoire by J. L. Vampa, Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon (minor spoiler), The Ravenhood: Exodus by Kate Stewart (minor spoiler), Stuffed by the Were-Turkey by Tate McKirk.
**Book descriptions: Autumn of the Grimoire by J. L. Vampa, The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller, Nevermore Bookstore by Cynthia St. Aubin and Kerrigan Byrne, The Girl w...
2024-01-161h 09
And a Rewatch PodcastTragically Cancelled TV | Julie and the PhantomsWelcome to a new mini-series on the podcast called "Tragically Cancelled TV" where your favorite hosts, co-hosts, and guests get to talk about shows that ended way before their time. This week Jenn is joined by super fans Heather Novak (@authorheathernovak) and Ci (@adultsandthephantoms) to discuss the tragically cancelled Netflix series, Julie and the Phantoms. The trio unpacks what made this show so special, gush about the talented young cast, discuss why representation matters, narrow down their favorite songs, answer your listener questions, and more! Enjoy!Our recommended media:Thien-Kim...
2023-10-051h 40
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernLove on the Byline: A Plays and Players Novel by Xio AxelrodPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/801317 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Love on the Byline: A Plays and Players Novel Author: Xio Axelrod Narrator: Lynn Wright, William Leroy Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 0 minutes Release date: August 29, 2023 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Blake Dillon isn’t exactly living the dream. She longs to follow in her grandfather’s footsteps and make a difference in the world as a journalist. Unfortunately, her current job has her paying-off hotel staff for celebrity gossip. Tasked with shadowing a film star for an in-depth profile, Blake sees it as a chance to finally prove her...
2023-08-2905 minUnfiltered Romance NightsThere’s Only One DogSpecial guest Jenn Northington joins Trisha to talk about anthologies and books to help you break a reading slump. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Wanna escape the Dog Days of summer with purrfect book recommendations? Let Tailored Book Recommendations pick awesome books to keep you entertained. Touch grass, grab some lemonade, and enjoy TBR's picks. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Book club meets an adaptation discussion with The...
2023-08-2151 min
The Meet Cute BookPodAuthors Katee Robert and Xio Axelrod"I can make anything sexy." Today, we have the audio from our virtual release party for Katee Robert’s fourth Dark Olympus book, Radiant Sin. She's in conversation with the wonderful Xio Axelrod, and, together they chat about the fun of loose retellings and why the worlds of Katee’s various series are intertwined. Both authors share their favorite tropes and talk through the differences between traditional and indie publishing and what they do when they hit a wall while writing. Katee considers which character in the series so far surprised her the most and how her sex scenes stay...
2023-02-2150 min
Christopher & EricEp. 157 – SPECIAL ENCORE PRESENTATION Our Anne Rice: A Special Live Recording featuring Lexi Blake and Xio AxelrodIt's been one year since we lost our beloved Premiere Party Person, Anne Rice. As we remember this sad anniversary, we bring you a special encore presentation of one of our most emotional episodes. Recorded before a live audience at Colleen Hoover's Book Bonanza in Dallas, Texas earlier this year, join Christopher and Eric, and their special guests, bestselling romance writers Lexi Blake and Xio Axelrod, as they pay tribute to one of popular fiction's most legendary authors, who was also a remarkable mother to Christopher and one of Eric's dearest friends.
2022-12-1145 minChristopher & EricEp. 135 – Our Anne Rice: A Special Live Recording featuring Lexi Blake and Xio AxelrodIn their first ever live on location episode of "TDPS Presents CHRISTOPHER & ERIC", your hosts travel to Book Bonanza in Dallas, Texas for a mimosa-filled celebration of Premiere Party Person — and Christopher's mother — Anne Rice. For this special tribute, they're joined by bestselling romance authors Lexi Blake and Xio Axelrod, who celebrate the impact Anne had on their work and the world of preternatural fantasy and romance as Christopher and Eric share personal and collegial memories of their own. Profound gratitude to Colleen Hoover and her amazing Book Bonanza staff for making this special presentation possible.
2022-07-1043 min
Book & Conversation ClubThe Fastest Way to Fall (with Denise Williams!)Nesse episódio do Book & Conversation Club Podcast, você confere tudo o que rolou na conversa que tivemos com Denise Williams, autora de The Fastest Way to Fall, um dos livros mais amados pelas alunas do clube esse ano! ♥
Nos encontre nas redes sociais:
Twitter - @bookconclub
Instagram - @bookconversationclub
Email - gabriela@bookconversationclub.com.br
Os próximos encontros da turma de sábado à tarde do Book & Conversation Club são:
16/04 - The Girl with Stars in her Eyes with Xio Axelro...
2022-04-151h 15
Too Stupid to Live: Romance Reviews $5 and UnderDear Romance Writer Gets HOT AS HELL with TSTLOoh boy the heat is up x3!! Hosts of Dear Romance Writer -- Xio Axelrod, Avery Flynn, and Roan Parrish -- join the show to talk about being the women in a bar bathroom telling you how amazing you are… and how they turned that into a podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-131h 00
Book & Conversation ClubWeather Girl (with Rachel Lynn Solomon!)Nesse episódio do Book & Conversation Club Podcast, você confere tudo o que rolou na conversa sobre Weather Girl com a autora Rachel Lynn Solomon.
Nos encontre nas redes sociais:
Twitter - @bookconclub
Instagram - @bookconversationclub
Email - gabriela@bookconversationclub.com.br
Os próximos encontros da turma de sábado à tarde do Book & Conversation Club são:
16/04 - The Girl with Stars in her Eyes with Xio Axelrod
14/05 - The Wedding Crasher with Mia Sosa
11/06 - First...
2022-03-251h 08
Book & Conversation ClubThe Charm Offensive (with Alison Cochrun!)Nesse episódio do Book & Conversation Club Podcast, você confere tudo o que rolou na conversa que tivemos com Alison Cochrun, autora de The Charm Offensive. Além de seu primeiro livro, também conversamos sobre escrever algo tão pessoal, sobre seu próximo lançamento, e, é claro, sobre The Bachelor!
Nos encontre nas redes sociais:
Twitter - @bookconclub
Instagram - @bookconversationclub
Email - gabriela@bookconversationclub.com.br
Os próximos encontros da turma de sábado à tarde do Book & Conversation Club são:
19/03 - The...
2022-03-181h 05
Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastSteamy Spotlight: Interview with Kwana JacksonSummary: In this episode, USA Today bestselling author Kwana Jackson joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days. At its core, this book is about processing grief - along with a lot of fun road-trip hijinks, too. Other topics also include the universal appeal of Keanu Reeves, policing women's joy, and disrupting the media's stereotypical portrayal of Black women over the age of 40. Guest: Kwana (K.M.) JacksonShow Notes: - It all started with a tweet... - The break-up (and make-up?) that affected us all: Jason Mamoa...
2022-03-141h 00
Book & Conversation ClubThe Spanish Love Deception (with Elena Armas!)Nesse episódio do Book & Conversation Club Podcast, você confere tudo o que rolou na conversa que tivemos com Elena Armas, autora do livro que todo mundo da internet está lendo! A gente conversou sobre The Spanish Love Deception, sobre criar Aaron Blackford, um personagem perfeito e muito mais.
Nos encontre nas redes sociais:
Twitter - @bookconclub
Instagram - @bookconversationclub
Os próximos encontros da turma de sábado à tarde do Book & Conversation Club são:
19/02 - The Charm Offensive with Alison Cochrun
19/03 - The Fastest Way to Fall...
2022-02-181h 06
Book & Conversation ClubThe Love Hypothesis (with Ali Hazelwood!)Nesse primeiro episódio do Book & Conversation Club Podcast, você confere tudo o que rolou na conversa que tivemos com Ali Hazelwood, autora do livro que é a sensação do momento. A gente conversou sobre The Love Hypothesis, sobre escrever em um idioma que não é seu idioma nativo e muito mais.
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Twitter - @bookconclub
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Os próximos encontros da turma de sábado à tarde do Book & Conversation Club são:
19/02 - The Charm Offensive with Alison...
2022-02-041h 03
Get BookedWhy Are You Here And Why Are You DeadAmanda and Jenn discuss baseball in fiction, women in music, “histo-tainment”, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.FeedbackThe Gods of the Upper Air by Charles King (rec’d by Kate)Books DiscussedThe Body Whe...
2022-02-0343 min
Get Booked2021 In Review & 2022 GoalsAmanda and Jenn discuss their favorite books and reading stats from 2021, and their goals for 2022 in this week’s episode of Get Booked.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Best Books of 2021Cultish by Amanda MontellThe Jasmine Throne by Tasha SuriSlippery Creatures by KJ CharlesShe Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanMatrix by Lauren GroffJenn’s SF...
2022-01-0649 min
When In RomanceWIR Book Club: Shenanigans EnsueJess and Trisha share some listener feedback, discuss Rose Lerner’s Sweet Disorder, and look back (and a little bit ahead) at 2021 romance.
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The best “Best of” booklist of the year (in our humble opinion) is now live!
Books Discussed
The Legend...
2021-12-1354 min
Unfiltered Romance NightsWIR Book Club: Shenanigans EnsueJess and Trisha share some listener feedback, discuss Rose Lerner’s Sweet Disorder, and look back (and a little bit ahead) at 2021 romance. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News The best “Best of” booklist of the year (in our humble opinion) is now live! Books Discussed The Legend of All Wolves series by Maria Vale (first book is The Last Wolf) Sweet Disord...
2021-12-1354 min
Well-ReadWell-Read Episode 97 - Our Favorite Books of 2021
Our favorite episode of the year, full of our favorite books of the year. Happy Holidays from your friends at Well-Read!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Ann’s picks:
The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell’Antonia (buy from Bookshop)
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod (buy from Bookshop)
This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno (buy from Bookshop)
Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr (buy from Bookshop)
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes (buy from Bookshop)
Horseman by Christina Henr...
2021-12-111h 18
Reading SquadReading Squad Podcast Season 2 Episode 7: Talking BooksHey Reading Squad, This episode is late and we apologize, life ya know? But this episode is a packed with good reads! please give it a listen! Books mentioned in the podcast: 1.) One by One by Ruth Ware 2.) While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams 3.) The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes By Xio Axelrod4.) Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala5.) the Gilded Ones by Namina Forna6.) Broken by Jenny Lawson 7.) The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena 8.) The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner...
2021-12-0531 min
I Like to ReadFind You First, Afrekete, and CackleSubscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQX-nWBQWKL3lnx52f3AuCwBOOKS MENTIONED: “The Days of Afrekete” by Asali Solomonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56269273-the-days-of-afrekete?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=7rL1bppPp6&rank=1 “The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes: A Story of Love, Loss, and Rock-And-Roll” by Xio Axelrodhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54221759-the-girl-with-stars-in-her-eyes?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=uYltJ4PDWl&rank=1 “Cackle” by Rachel Harrisonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56637...
2021-11-2318 min
Get BookedAsk Us Anything Part the SecondAmanda and Jenn answer the second round of “Ask Us Anything” questions, in honor of hitting the 300 episode milestone!Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.Links And NotesIntimacies by Katie KitamuraDon’t Call it a Cult by Sarah Berman, Natural Mother of the Child by Kry...
2021-10-0745 min
Get BookedSmorgasbord of BadnessAmanda and Jenn discuss books that challenge stereotypes, romances with nice guys, extra murdery mysteries, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.FeedbackLooking for Group by Alexis Hall (rec’d by S.)Love and Other Mistakes by J...
2021-09-1654 min
Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastThe Girl with Stars in Her EyesThe Novel:The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes (The Lillys #1)The Author:Xio AxelrodThe Noobies:AmandaIG: @talk_about_swoon The Synopsis:They say the road to stardom is paved with broken dreams.Growing up, Antonia "Toni" Bennett's guitar was her only companion...until she met Sebastian Quick. Seb was a little older, a lot wiser, and he became Toni's way out, promising they'd escape their small town together. Then Seb turned eighteen and split without looking back.Now, Toni B is all...
2021-09-141h 06
Carter Wilson's Making It UpMaking It Up with Xio Axelrod, author of The Girl With Stars In Her EyesXio Axelrod is a USA Today bestselling author who writes different flavors of contemporary romance and what she likes to call, “strange, twisted tales.” Her love for writing started with writing fanfiction due to a passionate response to how an episode of Buffy ended. Now, her most recently published novel is titled, The Girl With Stars In Her Eyes.Among other things, Carter and Xio discuss growing up under the influence of a songwriter and producer dad who wanted her to do anything but go into the music industry, how fan fiction developed into publishing novels, and the...
2021-08-1951 minUnfiltered Romance NightsAll the Cool VibesJess and Trisha talk about how their reading habits have changed and ask for listener input before discussing their favorite romances of 2021 so far. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! News We’re discussing Wrong Number, Right Woman by Jae on July 22 for our episode coming out July 26 – read with us! Jess mentioned the Book Riot reading log, so here you go if you wanna check it out. We want to know how your reading is going, so take our survey...
2021-06-2849 min
When In RomanceAll the Cool VibesJess and Trisha talk about how their reading habits have changed and ask for listener input before discussing their favorite romances of 2021 so far.
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We’re discussing Wrong Number, Right Woman by Jae on July 22 for our episode coming out July 26 – read with us!
Jess mentioned the Book Riot reading log, so here you go if you wanna check it out.
We w...
2021-06-2850 min
Day Drinking With AuthorsDay Drinking with Xio AxelrodXio Axelrod sips some whiskey with me while talking about her ambitious new book - The Girl With Stars in Her Eyes. Part romance, part women's fiction, part rockumentary - this book rocks in every category. Want more fascinating conversations with authors about their books and their favorite drinks? Join the Newsletter!Join the Facebook Group! Email Molly
2021-06-2139 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKristan Higgins - PACK UP THE MOONKristan and I discuss Pack Up the Moon, how reading books about other people’s grief provides a safe way to cry over the things in your own life, why she chose to incorporate letters into her book, providing a story for a group of people who don’t often get their own story, the origin of her title, her own experience with a medium and much more.Kristan’s recommended reads are:
The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley
The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig...
2021-06-1732 min
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleThe Soulmate Equation & Trope Death Match with Christina LaurenIt is release week for some of our favorite people, and we’re here to celebrate with them! Join us for a wild conversation about the books Jen refers to as “the brightest bananas on the tree” — each of us has selected a truly wild ride of a book, and we’re going to share them with you! We also talk about their fabulous new release, now Sarah’s favorite CLo book, The Soulmate Equation. Preorder it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Bookshop.org, or signed from Vroman’s bookstore! Our next read along is out of print (but ava...
2021-05-191h 08
What You Should ReadYou Should Read: The Happiest Girl in the World (with author Alena Dillon!)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! Today, we are so excited to share our conversation with Alena Dillon! Her second novel, The Happiest Girl in the World, was one of Julia's most anticipated books for April and for good reason. It's a ripped-from-the-headlines story that's infuriating and devastating in equal measure. Currently Reading:Julia: Tokyo Ever After (Emiko Jean), What Comes After (JoAnne Tompkins) and The Galaxy and the Ground Within (Becky Chambers)Kelly: In the Event of Contact (Ethel Rohan), The Anthropocene Reviewed (John Green)R...
2021-05-1151 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernThe Girl With Stars in Her Eyes by Xio AxelrodPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/509836 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Girl With Stars in Her Eyes Series: #1 of The Lillys Author: Xio Axelrod Narrator: Tamika Simone, Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 2 minutes Release date: May 4, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Her name's Antonia 'Toni' Bennette (yeah, she's heard all the jokes before) and she's not a rock star. Neither are the Lillys—not yet. But the difference between being famous and being almost famous can be a single wrong note... or the start of something that'll change your life forever. Gro...
2021-05-0403 min
The Writing Table with Kris ClinkXio Axelrod Has Stars in Her Eyes and Rhythm in Her HeartXio Axelrod discusses her writing journey, musical influences, and the friends who supported her along the way. Follow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
2021-04-2929 min
#AmWritingEpisode 239 #Writer Gift ExtravaganzaIt’s the gifts episode! Here are the links you’re looking for: KJ: Redbubble ❄️ Stamp blocks ❄️ Stamp blanks and stencils ❄️ Frixion Pens ❄️ Leuchterm plannerJess: Sarina’s Socks ❄️ Half Broke by Ginger Gaffney (for KJ, but Jess loved it, too!) ❄️ Fillion planner cover by Little Mountain Bindery ❄️ Jess’s favorite sticky tabs ❄️ Pens by Schneider ❄️ Sarina’s stamp with the kinda-sorta True North Series three pine tree logo ❄️ The “Begin” mug Jess wants a case of.Sarina:Hedgehog Pencil Holder ❄️ Post-its that fit over planner months ❄️ Corkicle (it doesn’t come with the sticker, sorry… but actually...
2020-11-2740 min#AmWriting#Writer Gift ExtravaganzaIt’s the gifts episode! Here are the links you’re looking for:
KJ:
Redbubble ❄️ Stamp blocks ❄️ Stamp blanks and stencils ❄️ Frixion Pens ❄️ Leuchterm planner
Jess:
Planner cover ❄️ Jess’s favorite sticky tabs ❄️
Sarina:
Hedgehog Pencil Holder ❄️ Post-its that fit over planner months ❄️ Corkicle (it doesn’t come with the sticker, sorry… but actually I (KJ) have extras and if you asked me I could probably mail you one if I don’t get too many asks! Just reply to this email and I will see it.)
#AmReading
2020-11-2741 min