Book Bumble

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being full of Family Drama.  We've got books with highs and lows, blood family and found family. We will also share a Book in Hand.  And we'll do it all dramatically!  Featured Books: Sandwich by Catherine Newman (LH) The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao by Martha Batalha (LH) Same As It Ever...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being focused on life on the frontier. This is one of our favorite time periods to read about! We will also share a Book in Hand!  Let's get started... Featured Books Sarah Plain and Tall  by Patricia MacLachlan (LH) Skylark by Patricia MacLachlan (LH) Where Coyotes Howl by Sandra Dallas (LH) Whiske...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being the books in our hands right now.  We have Books A Plenty to share! Featured Books: The Honey Witch by Sydney S. Shields (LH) 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard (LH) Outofshapeworthlessloser by Gracie Gold (LP) The Stolen Child by Ann Hood (LP) All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (LP) Books...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we have something special for you! We’re chatting with Ethan Joella, author of 3 outstanding novels:  A Little Hope (2021), A Quiet Life (2022), and The Same Bright Stars (2024).  His books have been featured in People Magazine and Book Page, have been written up by the NY Times and Kirkus, and have been picks by Book of the Month, Indie Next,  and Read Wi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of Decades.  We will travel from the 1940's through the 1980's.  Each of these books has some shout outs to the decade in which they are set.  Represent!   Featured Books: The Paris Architect (1940’s) by Charles Belfoure (LH) The Spectacular (1950’s) by Fiona Davis (LP) Mockingbird Summer (1960’s)...

Send us Fan Mail In this brand new episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of Books About Books. This was the theme of our VERY FIRST stack of books, and we think it deserves a revisit...same theme...new books!  Plus, we will share a Book In Hand. Let's book! Featured Books Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles (LP and LH) The Underground Library by J...

Send us Fan Mail For today's episode, we are bringing you a shorty.  This is a stack of just two wonderful books, and we hope it's just what you need!  We assigned each other reading homework.  Let's find out who gets an A! Featured Books: LP to LH Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher LH to LP The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer Books Mentioned in This Episode Nettle and Bone by...

Send us Fan Mail It's the start of summer travel season so in this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being amazing audio books.  We  will also share a Book In Hand.  Planes, trains, or automobiles, these books have you covered! Featured Books: All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore (LP) Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume (LP) Why Not Me? by Mindy K...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of taking place around the turn of the century... the 19th to the 20th century to be exact.  We'll also share a Book In Hand. Featured Books: Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry (LP) The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang (LH) The Bookbinder by Pip Williams (LP) Uprising by Margare...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are bringing you a shorty…an episode with just 2 books and we hope it might be just what you need!  Our short stack is tied together with the common theme of books that deal with the recent death of a family member.  And you know what that means...Wills & Estates! Who inherits what?  Listen in to find out! Books Featured in this Episode: The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of  being our favorite books of 2024 so far!  Your TBR is about to get longer! Featured Books The Lost Queen by Signe Pike (LH and LP) The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella (LH and LP) Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Claire Pooley (LH and LP) Horses of Fire by A.D. Rhine (LH and LP) Daughters...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are turning back the clock to one of our very first episodes, because hey, life happens!  :). We hope you enjoy this look into the past, and will check out our backlist!  Enjoy! (Original Show Notes from October 2022) In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of being fantastical. These books explore different worlds, some of whic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common connection of taking place during the same time period, but in different places. Or is that same place, different time?  Listen in to find out! Featured Books Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan (LP) All We Were Promised by Ashton Lattimore (LP) The Lost Dresses of Italy by M.A. McLaughlin (LH) The Keeper of Hid...

Send us Fan Mail BOTM: Use the code PASTEL and get your first book (hardcover or audio) for $5.00 and free shipping at bookofthemonth.com. In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being backlist books from automatic read authors. In a reading slump? Not sure what to read next? Digging into a backlist is the answer!  Featured Books: Year of Wonders by Geraldine...

Send us Fan Mail BOTM: Use the code PASTEL and get your first book (hardcover or audio) for $5.00 and free shipping at bookofthemonth.com. In today's episode our stack of books is tied together with the common connection of the Sibling Bond.  Love 'em or hate 'em, sibling relationships are complicated!  Plus, we'll share a Book in Hand.  Brother, (or Sister) where art thou? Fea...

Send us Fan Mail BOTM: Use the code PASTEL and get your first book (hardcover or audio) for $5.00 and free shipping at bookofthemonth.com. In today's episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of crimes, both real and fictional.  We'll also share a Book in Hand.  Get ready to be the judge and jury for this stack of reads! Featured Books: The Five by Hallie Rubenho...

Send us Fan Mail BOTM: Use the code PASTEL and get your first book (hardcover or audio) for $5.00 and free shipping at bookofthemonth.com.  In today's episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of loss.  You can be lost in space, lost in the shuffle, lost in thought...these books explore being lost and found in lots of different ways! We will also share a Book in Hand....

Send us Fan Mail Today we are bringing you a Shorty…an episode with just 2 books, and we hope it might be just what you need!  Our short stack is tied together with the common theme of If You Like This, Then Read That.  Featured Books: The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker (LH and LP) Horses of Fire by A.D. Rhine  (LH and LP) Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme: Snow Flower and the Secr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common connection of being books that are based on fairy tales.  These books are adult-sized treats that carry with them an ounce of familiarity and some secret ingredients you won’t see coming. We will also share a Middle Grade March Book in Hand. Once upon a time… Featured Books  Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher (LP...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of searching for something. We will also share a twisty Book in Hand.  Let the search begin! Featured Books  What We Kept to Ourselves by Nancy Jooyoun Kim (LH) Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major (LH) The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill (LP) The American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin (LP) Books In Hand Th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode,  our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being outstanding books that might have flown under your radar.  We will also share a thought provoking Book In Hand.  We're keeping these on our radar! Featured Books  Sparrow by James Hynes (LP)  The Prospectors by Ariel Djanikian (LP)  The Magician’s Daughter by H.G. Parry (LH)  The Bridge Acros...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the bright and happy theme of Climate Disasters.  There are a lot of novels in this genre, and we have 4 of the best today!  We will also share a Book in Hand.  How’s the weather in your neck of the woods? Featured Books The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins (LH)  Trashlands by Alison Stine (LP)  Fire in the Canyon by...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being grab on for the ride thrillers! We are going on a roller coaster ride with some creepy and propulsive tales. We will also share a Book in Hand. Hold onto your hats!  Featured Books: Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth (LH)  His and Hers by Alice Feeney (LH)  Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent (LP)  T...

Send us Fan Mail  On Valentine’s Day you should do something you love, and we love going down a good rabbit hole!  So, in this episode, that’s how our stack of books is tied together.  We will also share a Book in Hand.  Hop to it! Featured Books: Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland (LH)  The Queen’s Fortune by Allison Pataki (LH)  The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore (LP)  Go...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are bringing you a shorty…an episode with just 2 books and we hope it might be just what you need!  Our short stack is tied together with the common theme of If You Liked This…Then Read That...  Featured Books The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons  (LH and LP) A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus (LP)  Books That Go Along With Our Theme The Dog Stars by Peter Heller and...