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Book GangUnmasking Hysteria in The Mad Wife with Author Meagan ChurchAuthor Meagan Church unpacks the hidden lives of women in her chilling novel, The Mad Wife, as we explore the history of hysteria in women's health diagnoses.If you loved Meagan Church’s historical fiction, you’ll be captivated by the bold turn she takes in The Mad Wife, her third novel. Rooted in the untold medical stories of women’s lives, this book lulls readers into the familiar rhythms of mid-century domesticity, before flipping the script with a shocking plot twist.In our revealing conversation, we explore:Building a Vivid 1950s World – From S&H stam...
2025-10-031h 01
Book GangThe Most Unique Only One Bed Moments in RomanceSUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Sarah Adler discusses writing her quirky debut novel Mrs. Nash's Ashes and her favorite memorable "only one bed" moments in romance.Sarah Adler didn’t know she was writing a romance book when she started her novel. She wasn’t even a romance reader. All of that changed, though, when she wrote Mrs. Nash’s Ashes, her debut romance novel. Today, Sarah Adler provides a behind-the-scenes look into her publishing journey, recounting the rollercoaster ride of rejections, what it is like to have a novel go to auction, and wha...
2024-02-021h 01
Thoughts from a Page PodcastSpecial Episode with Victoria Wood and Amy Allen ClarkIn lieu of my January Behind the Scenes episode, today I am running a joint episode with Victoria Wood, founder of Bibliolifestyle and The Reader’s Couch, and Amy Allen Clark, founder of MomAdvice.com and the Book Gang podcast. We are excited to be launching this collaboration for 2024.Books mentioned in this episode:
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene
Trixie Belden The Secret of the Mansion by Julie Campbell
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Six Months to Live by Lurlene McDaniel
Alice in Wonderlan...
2024-01-0458 minBook GangBeautiful Lessons from a Book Club for InmatesSUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Celebrate the feel-good moments and literary achievements of the Second Chance Book Club for inmates and their tireless leader, Jennifer Williams. Join us for a heartwarming Book Gang podcast episode as we meet Jennifer, the "book lady" of Danville, VA, changing incarcerated women's lives through the Second Chance Book Club. Today, we explore the logistics and challenges of running an incarcerated book club and the incredible rewards that Jennifer has witnessed in their participants. Plus, Jennifer shares three of her favorite backlist book club books. Get boo...
2023-10-271h 11Book GangBest Book Club Books to Spark ConversationSUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Looking for the best book club books for a thought-provoking chat? These book club picks are page-turners curated by historical fiction writer Meagan Church. Mark Twain once said, "History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Meagan Church is here to explore those exact rhythms in her stunning debut, The Last Carolina Girl, published by Sourcebooks this week. This captivating coming-of-age story set in 1935 North Carolina follows the story of Leah, an orphan sent to live with the wealthy Griffin family, where she experiences mistreatment and hardship. Against...
2023-03-3157 minBook GangThe 2023 MomAdvice Book Club Books AnnouncedPlease join the Patreon to support my work. Discover the MomAdvice 2023 Book Club Books I have curated for our readers this year. If you need your reading life reignited or an online community to share your favorite hobby with, we have you covered with these fifteen dynamic selections for discussion. From historical fiction to memoir to YA to mystery to literary fiction, there is something for everyone in this year's book club stack. Learn the exclusive content you can access with this year's authors and the unique immersive experiences we offer for your best year of...
2022-12-011h 14
Book GangCozy Up With These Winter ReadsIn search of cozy winter reads? Mary from Currently Reading joins the show to share her top 5 recommendations for our best winter book stack. So let's prep for the season with these book suggestions and set the winter mood with our ideas for your coziest, comfiest reading night.Mentioned in this episode:Join the Patreon Community For the Bonus ContentLarry's Episode (What It Takes To Be a Top GoodReads Reviewer)Currently Reading Podcast11/22/63 by Stephen KingCrafted by Catherine BlanketsPlum Deluxe Custard Apple...
2021-12-1742 min