Book Gang

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...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Join us for an episode of mind-bending time travel exploration with award-nominated novelist and screenwriter Cesca Major.  In this episode, Cesca discusses her US debut novel, Maybe Next Time , and takes us through her process of writing time travel books. Get ready to delve into the complexities of writing an endless time loop love story and discover why it's no...

Take a deep dive into the world of celebrity book clubs! Explore how Hollywood and literature collide with Oprah, Reese, and Jenna impacting publishing. Josh ( @tellthebeees on TikTok) brings his expertise on books and culture news to discuss how celebrity selection has impacted our reading experience. Don’t miss today’s article with my top five celebrity book club recommendations from these three...

Expand your library with new Asian American authors. Celebrate fresh AAPI voices with debut novelist Kristen Mei Chase on today's podcast. In today's Book Gang episode, Kristen Mei Chase discusses her book " A Thousand Miles to Graceland " and highlights some of her favorite Asian American and Pacific Islander authors in literature. This sparkling debut imagines a road trip for a mother and daught...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Get ready to relive those coming-of-age moments and feel like a kid again on today's show.  What's better than being transported back to our youth through our fictional life. This discussion is filled with trivia on your favorite backlist books and a short but powerful new release selection I know you'll love.  Don’t miss this dynamic chat and get our list of essen...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! Let’s celebrate this unofficial Galentine’s Day holiday because ladies celebrating ladies is ALWAYS a good thing. Mary Carver, from The Couch podcast, joins us to share her favorite movie & tv friendships while I bring my stack of fictional female friendships that will inspire your next holiday. It doesn’t happen every day that a television show creates its own hol...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! (download our top 25 lists AND unlock 189 bookish bonuses INSTANTLY) The BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR is here! We read a combined 481 books and tell you our top book recommendations from 2022! Larry Hoffer ( @getbookedwithlarry ) is back with his astounding stack! Cue the confetti!  We share our favorite historical fiction, young adult, science fiction, literary and cont...

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon! The Libby team is HERE to help us transition from Overdrive to Libby. Learn what makes this public library app so great and how to borrow and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks with your library card. Libby is answering our listener questions and is spilling the tea on the exciting developments that are happening behind the scenes for this big (and necessary) transition....

Please join the Patreon to support my work .  Discover the MomAdvice 2023 Book Club Books I have curated for our readers this year. If you need your reading life reignited or an online community to share your favorite hobby with, we have you covered with these fifteen dynamic selections for discussion. From historical fiction to memoir to YA to mystery to literary fiction, there is something for e...

Improve your reading habits by committing to reading in your first reading challenge this year. @readwiththebookgirls share what they’ve learned from creating their challenge prompts and what advice they would give if you want to DIY a challenge of your own. Today we talk about the Book Girls' Guide book lists and how they can help you have a more diverse reading experience. These great challenges...

Learn how to participate in Nonfiction November with the ultimate tour guide. Olive Fellows started Nonfiction November on her BookTube channel, A Book Olive . Discover four fun reading prompts and ideas for some amazing nonfiction books to start your journey. Nonfiction November is a month-long nonfiction reading initiative during which you are challenged to read more nonfiction than you ordinari...

Today's interview is with Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone as we discuss their new plus-size heroine in "A Merry Little Meet Cute." Learn why body positivity in our characters is so important and how the romance industry is changing to feel more inclusive. This spicy romance discussion includes what they learned from forming this new "odd couple" writing partnership and how they rose to new creative...

Our favorite bookseller is back to share their best fall book recommendations for your fall reading list. Fables Books shares their most anticipated books for readers with a sneak peek at what’s coming to your store shelves. We discuss the books we’ve already previewed and our most anticipated for the autumn reading season. Whether you are craving a cozy mystery, a slow-burn romance, a love story,...

Today’s podcast is for you if you love sad books and a good cry. Today we discuss our top book recommendations for heart-wrenching stories that can pull at every heartstring. Today’s guest, @passions_and_prologues joins us with his top recommendations for thought-provoking and beautifully written stories that allow us to fully immerse ourselves in our seasonal depression and embrace those sad endi...

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 bo...

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 bo...