Book Bumble

Send us Fan Mail Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of being debut novels.  We will discuss some terrific novels written by authors introducing themselves to the literary world.  Welcome to the party!  We’ll also share our books in hand.  Featured Books: Go As A River by Shelly Read  LP The Dry by Jane Harper  LH  House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig LH The Minisc...

Send us Fan Mail Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of coming of age.  We will discuss those formative years where the characters are coming into who they are right now, and who they want to be. We’ll also share our books in hand. It’s time to grow up! Featured Books: Sam by Allegra Goodman (LP) The Extraordinary of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni (LH) The Light Pirate by Lil...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s stack of books is tied together with a common theme of characters that are forced to make very tough choices.  Oftentimes, these choices affect more than just themselves, and sometimes, these decisions even affect the future.  We’ll also share our books in hand.  We're getting tough! Featured Books: The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth (LH) Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwi...

Send us Fan Mail Today, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of the Gilded Age.  We will explore this fascinating era of glitz, glam, haves and have nots, and old money versus new money.  We'll also share our books in hand.  Let's find out if all that glitters is really gold! Featured Books: The Gilded Years by Karen Tanabe  (LP)  The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis (...

Send us Fan Mail Today, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of twisty mysteries and psychological thrillers.  So many twisties, and so  little time make this a genre that is well worth revisiting.  We'll also share our books in hand.  C'mon baby...let's do the twist!   Featured Books: Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger (LH) Lies That Bind by Cj Stone (LH)...

Send us Fan Mail Today, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of transformations. These books feature characters and settings that experience huge transformations and there are even some books that might transform you as the reader.  Enjoy the changes you notice from start to finish.  Hold onto your hats as these books take you on a journey of change.   Featured Books: The Acci...

Send us Fan Mail Today, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of sewing, knitting, and fashion. These books feature  characters who support one another to change into something new and stronger…just like the arts of sewing, knitting, crocheting, and weaving create new from old. We’ll also share our books in hand. It’s going to be “sew” good! Featured Books: The Gown by Jennifer...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of a writer's craft - graphic novels.  These are stories told almost equally by pictures and words.  Some, even by pictures alone. We’ll also share our books in hand. Featured Books: Oddball - A “Sarah’s Scribbles” Collection by Sarah Andersen (LH) Quiet Girl in a Noisy World (An Introvert’s Story) by Deb...

Send us Fan Mail Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of unexpected love stories…a little twist on the love story you might be used to…something fresh for the week of Valentine’s day! Featured Books: The One-In-A-Million Boy by Monica Wood  (LP) The Lido by Libby Page  (LP) The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin (LP) The Book of Longings (LH) The Brilliant Life of Eudora Hone...

Send us Fan Mail Today, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of stories with Asian influences.  Some have settings in an Asian country and some have characters of Asian origin.  We have read so many books that could fit into this stack,…but we wanted to do books that are new to us.  We included some of our initial inspirations below in the "additional books" section!  ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of ghosts.  We have characters who are missing someone, characters who are seeing someone who may or may not be there anymore, and some ghosts who will surprise you. We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: The Beginner’s Goodbye by Anne Tyler - LP The Husband of Frick Island by Colle...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of sibling relationships. These stories will show how the sibling bond can be many things at once...dysfunctional, heartbreaking, supportive, sacrificial, and always full of emotion.  We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney (LH) Sisters of Glass...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of getting cozy.  We’ll share a few mysteries, and some other types of cozy reads that will have you ready to cuddle up. We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: The Thursday Murder Club Series by Richard Osman - LP A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella  - LH Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of stories told through multiple timelines.  We’ll talk about how this author’s craft adds to the overall story. We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: The Attic Child by Lola Jayes (LH) The IT Girl by Ruth Ware (LP) All the Ways We Said Goodbye by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of books that are near and dear to our hearts.  We’ll discuss themes and reasons these are special. We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: Meet Me At the Museum by Anne Youngson (LP) The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh (LH) The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall (LP) And Then Th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of the classic book, Little Women.  We’ll explore some books that are read-alikes, some that show a whole new side to the well-known characters, and some that are fictional accounts of the real Alcott family. We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: Marmee: A Novel of Little Women by...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of mothers and matriarchs.  We’ll explore the many different roles mothers play within books. We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: Call Your Daughters Home by Deb Spera  The Wedding Veil by Kristy Woodson Harvey School for Good Mothers by Jesamine Chan   Fifty Words for Rain by As...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of historical fiction. We’ll discuss some inspiring people and fascinating time periods.   We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: The Girl in White Gloves by Kerri Maher  Enchantress of Numbers by Jennifer Chiaverini  Carolina Built by Kianna Alexander Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of dystopian worlds. We’ve selected books that offer an alternative future, examine social/political stereotypes, as well as some speculative fiction.  We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: Station 11/Sea of Tranquility Emily St. John Mandel  Marrow Thieves/Hunting by Stars by Cher...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of twisty mysteries... Twisties! Nothing cozy in this episode. We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: Behind Closed Doors by B. A. Paris  Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham Everything We Didn’t Say by Nicole Baarte The Love of My Life by Rosi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of rewritten Greek Myths. You will hear these stories from the lesser known voices, and make some new fictional friends. We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: Silence of the Girls/The Women of Troy by Pat Barker  Circe by Madeline Miller  Ariadne by Jennifer Saint  A Thousand Ships...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of going down the rabbit hole.  These are books that make you think so much about something that you start researching.  We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate The Address by Fiona Davis  The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe  The Paris Library by J...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of familiar stories retold from another point of view.  These books will give you a whole new perspective. We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: Half-Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian  Caroline by Sarah Miller  Longbourne by Jo Baker  House of Names by Colm Toibin In Our Hands Rig...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of the wordsmith. We’ll explore characters who are writers, their craft, and their muses. We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee Dear Mrs. Bird/Yours Cheerfully by AJ Pearce Writers and Lovers by Lily King The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield Books...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of being fantastical. These books explore different worlds, some of which we’d like to visit. We’ll also share the books in our hands right now. Featured Books: A Boy and His Dog, at the End of the World by CA Fletcher (LP and LH) The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (LH and LP) The Murmur of Bees by Sophia Segov...