Books & Brunch

Guest starring Kara's cousin, Erica, where the ladies discuss The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Kara and Erica snack on strawberry milkshakes and their own renditions of their favorite oatmeal. Dive in to the questions the ladies have about moral and ethical duty as well as the thrilling life of Evelyn Hugo.  **Please don't mind the struggles with audio we had this time ar...

Katera and Kara discuss The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ana Brashares while having a picnic-themed snack assortment of Fluffernutters, Pimento Cheese, and fruit. This book was made into a movie which is one of Kara's favorites and poses the question, book first or movie? Join us as we explore the worlds of Tibby, Carmen, Bridget and Lena. 

Join the ladies in talking about "The Christmas Bookshop" by Jenny Colgan as their season finale and ode to Christmas. They dive into this story of repairing family relationships with a splash of love mixed in at Christmas time. Merry Christmas listeners! Thanks for being so faithful to us!

Happy Halloween everyone! Join us in reviewing and discussing this spooky and magical book, Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman! Its the 25th Anniversary of the book's publishing and the movie! Enter the Owens' sister's world of creepy haunting and family bonding!

Join Kara and Katera in discussing "The Bees" by Laline Paull and enjoying homemade biscuits with a creamed honey butter from Kleine Brein Apiary. Flora is sanitation bee with a lot of extra capabilities. Join the girls in discussing Flora's different jobs and all for the hive!

Join Katera and Kara talk about Whitney Way Thore's "I Do It With The Lights On: And 10 More Discoveries on the Road to a Blissfully Shame-Free Life" while enjoying Uptown Charlotte's Moa Korean BBQ. Thore's memoir reviews her battles with PCOS, eating disorders, and depression and how she was able to overcome body shaming to star in her own reality show, "My Big Fat Fabulous Life" on TLC. 

Join Kara and special guest, Ronnie, in talking about the book and movie,  Its Kind of a Funny Story, by Ned Vizzini. Grab some English muffin pizzas with your very own toppings and learn more about mental health and the comedic side of teenage angst at times.  We encourage you to please take care of yourself and if you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please r...

Come sit and chat and snack awhile with us on some scones and tea on this murderous adventure. Join the ladies in a thrilling discussion of Ellery Adams’ “The Secret, Book & Scone Society” where we meet up with four ladies who decide to investigate these unlikely murders and schemes in the calm relaxing oasis of Miracle Springs!

Listen in as Kara sits down with her husband, Ronnie, as our special guest to discuss a near and dear book, Stronger by Jeff Bauman & Bret Witter. Kara and Ronnie compare the book and the major motion picture as well as their personal connection to the Boston Marathon Bombings of 2013. They enjoy some chocolate chip cookies, the state cookie, while chatting about this tragic event.  Dedic...

LOOKOUT FOR SEASON 2 OF BOOKS AND BRUNCH COMING SOON!

Join the girls with a special guest, Kara's best friend from high school, Sarah, to discuss this rom-com "A Surprise Christmas Wedding" by Phillipa Ashley. One episode to end the year off right! Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays & a Happy New Year to all our listeners! Check our Instagram & Facebook, @booksandbrunchpodcast for season 2 details!!

Welcome back to Books and Brunch! Let's sit and chat and snack a while on coffee cake with this newspaper thriller; it all starts with a picture. Join the ladies discussing Kristina McMorris's "Sold On a Monday" in this first part of Chapters 1 to 15!

Welcome to episode 16, part two of Kristina McMorris's "Sold on a Monday" and indulging in strawberry coffeecake with Katera and Kara. Dive in for some twists and turns about this psychological thriller based upon one photojournalist's photo! Part Two includes Chapters 16 to 26, 

The third and final installment of Kristina McMorris's "Sold on a Monday," the ladies sit and chat and snack awhile on strawberry coffeecake discussing this third thrilling and anticipating ending to a great five-star book! Come enjoy the last part, discussing Chapters 27-43!

Join the ladies explore the world of Chloe Brown in Talia Hibbert's "Get a Life, Chloe Brown." This episode discusses the first part of the book and though it does not have explicit content, but this book may not be appropriate for the younger audience. Parents, please read/listen first! Hibbert includes a warning for those who may be more sensitive to domestic violence as well. Indulge in some Mi...

This is the third part of "Get A Life, Chloe Brown" by Talia Hibbert where the Katera and Kara discuss the flourished relationship between the two main characters, Chloe and Red. Though this episode does not discuss any details and is not explicit, there are more graphic scenes in the book, so parents please read/listen first if you have a child who wants to listen along. HIbbert also includes a w...

This episode continues discussing "Get a Life, Chloe Brown" by Talia Hibbert, the second part where Chloe and Red become closer and foster their more-than-friends relationship in order to complete this bucket list. Though this episode does not discuss any details and is not explicit, there are more graphic scenes in the book, so parents please read/listen first if you have a child who wants to lis...

Welcome back to another episode; this is a bonus track, something short and sweet to get us through quarantine. Enjoy some mint sweet tea and cheesecake dip with the ladies to float through their review of "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate. 

Welcome back to B&B with the ladies to discuss Sorry Not Sorry by Sophie Ranald, a light-hearted rom-com. We dive into Chapters 1-8 in this first edition of this book, meeting our main character, a bachelorette named Charlotte.

In this second episode, the ladies review Sorry Not Sorry by Sophie Ranald, Chapters 9-16. This section may have some adult content, so parents, just be aware and it is at your own discretion. Charlotte follows a podcast to help her be able to be in the dating world better and she tries out some of the hot tips. Indulge in Margarita's with the ladies on this train ride...

Finally, Chapters 17 to the Epilogue of Sophie Ranald's rom-com, Sorry Not Sorry, are reviewed by the ladies. Our main character, Charlotte goes through lots of twists and turns in this section. The final chapters of this novel certainly throw the readers for a loop...hear the ladies be shocked by the surprise at the end!

Welcome back to Books & Brunch  for our second book, The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult.  Dive into this piece of historical fiction about the Holocaust & enjoy the Cinnamon rolls and Kosher wine with us!

***WARNING: Content contains some adult situations that might not be suitable for younger listeners, parents please use good judgement*** Jump with us into the second installment of Jodi Picoult's The Storyteller, where we explore Sage's grandmother's experience in Nazi Poland. 

Join the Ladies for this, the final installment of Jodi Picoult's The Storyteller. So pour a final glass of Kosher wine and find out how this piece of historical fiction ends. 

In this episode, the ladies invite you to come finish the second half of Kathleen Barber's Are You Sleeping and find out all the playhouse secrets!