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Book GangDolen Perkins-Valdez Writes Like Every Book Is Her LastDolen Perkins-Valdez shares the riveting history behind her new book, Happy Land, the research surprises she uncovered, and how urgency drives her storytelling.In today's Book Gang episode, New York Times bestselling author Dolen Perkins-Valdez joins me to discuss Happy Land, a transporting novel inspired by the true story of a lost kingdom built by freed people in the hills of North Carolina. This dual-timeline story explores land, lineage, and the courage it takes to reclaim what is yours. Dolen's excavation process informs this sweeping novel—even uncovering a few historical inaccuracies along the way. The...2025-06-2036 min
Book 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 Gang19 New Books to Read This Fall (PART 1)Are you looking for your next great book to read? We share our favorite new-release books for fall (and a few new backlist faves). Experience FULLY BOOKED today. Our Patreon exclusive show offers you honest book reviews on all the latest releases with a FREE printable reading guide.Hey, book lovers! We are giving YOU a sneak peek at our favorite books from September.This stack highlights two book club selections, stories that catch fall vibes, a small town love story, and you can discover the magical realism book that ended up being a...2022-09-161h 25