Book Gang

Emily Habeck discusses her widely imaginative debut novel, Shark Heart, and how this writing project transformed her life and the lives of her readers. It's no secret that Shark Heart was my favorite debut of the year, and today's meaningful author conversation only solidified this moving reading experience. We discuss the unusual overlap to our love stories and the other surprising emotional conn...

SUPPORT 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...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Head to art school with debut novelist Antonia Angress today. We discuss the inspiration for her debut novel, Sirens & Muses, which one of our best debuts of 2023. If you have ever dreamed of attending art school, you will want to tune in to today's discussion and fictional art book stack. Today, we are joined by debut novelist Antonia Angress as she shares her ins...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Cue the confetti! This week's episode shares the top fifteen books we have read this year after screening HUNDREDS of books. This discussion includes the best fiction books of 2023 and some of our favorite backlist books we were thrilled to discover this year. There is TRULY something for everyone. We invite you to browse today's bonus book list featuring our favor...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Meet MY new book gang collaboration with Victoria from The Reader's Couch Podcast and Cindy from Thoughts from a Page Podcast, as we embark on a new reading journey together.  I'm thrilled to bring you a special pop-up episode announcing a fabulous new collaboration for the upcoming year. I couldn't be more excited to team up with my bookish friends, Victoria from ...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! I’m thrilled to introduce you to our new contributor voice to the Book Gang podcast. Jessica Bearak is likely a familiar voice to you because she is such a loyal participant in so many book club spaces around the web.  It was such a treat to meet her IN PERSON earlier this year, and after having the best time discussing our books together, I asked if she could pict...

Join us in Part 2 of the 2024 MomAdvice Book Club as we unveil the second half of our carefully curated book selections and how to join! Cue the confetti! I'm hosting my first backlist book club year in honor of my 20th year as an online creator, and I would be HONORED to have you join me on this journey. This year's offerings include backlist books from 1979 up to 2022! Some of these are new favo...

Join us in Part 1 of the 2024 MomAdvice Book Club as we unveil the first half of our carefully curated book selections and how to join! Cue the confetti! I'm hosting my first backlist book club year in honor of my 20th year as an online creator, and I would be HONORED to have you join me on this journey. This year's offerings include backlist books from 1979 up to 2022! Some of these are new favor...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Chronic pain shouldn't stop you from living your best reading life. A registered osteopath shares her surprising tips for a cozy winter reading season.  Does the perfect reading chair exist? How do I maintain a good reading posture? And what book format is best for someone who has chronic pain problems? The answers might surprise you in this special winter reading...

SUPPORT 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 c...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Matt Cain discusses the challenging history in publishing for LGBTQ History Month. Discover the inspiration for his book, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle. We are giving listeners a peek behind the paywall to share one of my favorite interviews of 2023 in honor of LGBTQ History Month.  Join us as we delve into the captivating world of renowned author Matt Cain,...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Debut novelist and senior advisor to the Library of Congress, Jeffrey Dale Lofton, discusses identity and self-discovery for LGBTQ History Month in October. Jeffrey Dale Lofton is one of the most intriguing voices I've read this year, and  I count his debut among my favorites of 2023.  Join us on an inspiring journey as we sit down with Jeffrey Dale Lofton, the tal...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Celebrate literary lessons found in books about mothers! Adele Griffin shares her riveting surrogacy story in her debut and how these characters shaped her story. Adele Griffin knew something had been missing from her fiction for a long time.  Although she knew it was missing, she admits that it took her years to process and refine this motherhood journey into her...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Dreaming of writing a murder mystery book? Listen to the inspiring story of a mother and daughter who crafted their whodunit amidst a cancer diagnosis. Today Nina Simon discusses her debut novel, “Mother-Daughter Murder Night.” How does a former NASA engineer make the shift to murder mystery writer?  In this fascinating Book Gang episode, we sit down with the talen...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Join us as Fiona Davis, the acclaimed author of seven historical fiction novels, delves into her latest historical fiction book, "The Spectacular," which immerses readers into the world of the legendary Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall in the 1950s.   From surprising dance routines to the hidden life of the Rockettes, discover the secrets of this iconic dance tro...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Emily Lynn Paulson discusses her eye-opening memoir, Hey, Hun . Learn how rising to the top of an MLM led to her addiction and recovery in a pyramid scheme. What is the most Googled fact about Emily Lynn Paulson? At the time of this recording, roughly 125 people each month, likely after reading this memoir, ask this question- what MLM was Emily Paulson in? Today we...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Molly Fader discusses her remarkable historical fiction novel, The Sunshine Girls , and collection of Old Hollywood books as captivating as the silver screen. If you have a nurse in your family, this show is dedicated to you! In today's episode of Book Gang, we have the pleasure of hosting Molly Fader, an award-winning author who wrote one of my favorite historical...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Wendy Heard discusses her con artist book of the summer, You Can Trust Me. Learn what it takes to write a thriller & get our best books on scammers and cons. It's our first thriller discussion of the summer. Join me in an enthralling conversation with renowned thriller author Wendy Heard as we dive deep into the world of thriller writing with her new release, You C...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Thao Thai discusses her multigenerational debut novel, Banyan Moon, a Vietnamese tale that transports readers. We also discuss the best debut novels of 2023. We are celebrating the best debut novels of 2023 (so far) with debut novelist Thao Thai, author of Banyan Moon , on Book Gang today.  Set against the stunning backdrop of Vietnam and Florida, Banyan Moon will...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Byron Lane joins the podcast to discuss his charming fictional wedding rom-com book, Big Gay Wedding, and top book recommendations for the wedding season. In this delightful Book Gang podcast episode, the talented author, Byron Lane, of Big Gay Wedding and A Star is Bored, discusses his writing journey.  In the novel Big Gay Wedding , Chrissy owns a Louisiana farm...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Escape real life with the best island books. Learn why The Wishing Game is just the book escape you need with our interview with Meg Shaffer. Let’s head to a fictional island with this Meg Shaffer interview as we discuss her magical debut, The Wishing Game.    In this Willy Wonka-style adventure, we follow the story of Lucy Hart, a 26-year-old teacher's aide who ha...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Join me as we dive into our summer reading guide with my literary treasure trove of 37 handpicked book recommendations spanning multiple genres. This year's list includes romance, historical fiction, contemporary, nonfiction, thriller, and mystery, with some beautiful backlist book favorites. Access the 2023 Summer Reading Guide here.  Book Gang Really Needs Your S...

  SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Debut novelist Crystal Smith Paul joins the podcast to discuss her historical fiction book, Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?, and her top historical fiction book recommendations for your summer. Historical fiction lovers, you do not want to miss this fascinating discussion about some of your favorite books and some details on upcoming 2023 historical fiction book r...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Hit the open road with these books about road trips. Let's hop in the getaway car and learn what it takes to write a great Thelma and Louise story with Colleen Oakley. Do you love road trip books? In today's show, we will go on a wildly entertaining road trip with a college dropout and an eighty-four-year-old woman on the run from the law. Today’s Book Gang podcast...

SUPPORT 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...