Book Interrupted

Join Lindsay, Meredith and Sarah for our first Holiday Episode. We discuss Christmas movies, holiday songs, and the few holiday books we know.   We sing, reminisce, complain and debate if a famous Christmas song is flirty or threatening. Discussion Points:   Favourite holiday songs and annoying ones Christmas movies we love Hallmark Christmas movies The Christmas Vest and Ugly Christmas Cat dress...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Carew Papritz and his novel “The Legacy Letters: his wife, his children, his final gift.” Winner of 5 national awards including the Mom's Choice Award, The Legacy Letters reveals to us the rediscovered private letters from a dying father to his children and his wife. His words of wisdom, interwoven between deeply personal stories and poig...

Hold on to your bookmarks! Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. We take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss clothing or lack of and get a sneak peek into Season 5’s theme.   Can Sarah finally choose Twilight? And will we do another Hunger Games? Discussion Points: Overalls Public nudity Mesh Going commando Sneak peek into Season five’s theme Mentioned on this episode...

Join Lindsay, Kim, Meredith, Ashley and Sarah as they discuss our first romance novel “The Hating Game” by Sally Thorne. The women go from hot elevator scenes to pick up artists and murderous incels. They reflect on the ‘bad guy’ storyline in books, movies and their own lives.   Would adding a little crime to this romance spiced things up for the members, maybe? Everyone shares whether they would...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Chris Donaldson and his novel “Going the Wrong Way”. Driven by a desire to break free from his mediocre, middle-class existence and escape the Belfast (IRA) “Troubles” of the 70’s, Chris Donaldson strikes out on his café racing Moto Guzzi on a cross-country road trip of self-discovery. But when the Iranian revolution stops the planned mot...

Hold on to your bookmarks! The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. During this episode we play Never Have I Ever.   The Book Interrupted women discuss bad dates, pranks, false names, alibis and a new form of wine tasting. Discussion Points: Never Have I Ever: Never have I ever pranked someone Never have I ever laughed so hard I peed my pants as an adult Never have I ever wanted...

Virginia, Sarah and Kim discuss Bonnie Garmus’s debut novel Lessons in Chemistry. The women discuss the book, characters, and compare the novel to the limited series on Apple TV.   They speak about the storytelling in the book vs the tv show, but most importantly how inspirational the character of Elizabeth Zott is. They reflect on the feminist themes in the book and how critics and writers may ha...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Jay Watson and Kyle Wiltshire and their novel “The Dead Rock Stars”. What if famous rock stars from the past, those who died young, in sudden and tragic ways, actually faked their deaths to become secret agents? Welcome to the world of The Dead Rock Stars, the heroes we never knew we had.  The Dead Rock Stars is a tale about Cole Denton,...

  The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss dealing with the heat, styling hair and stinky fruit. Discussion Points: Heat waves Sweat in all the best places Styling hair Hearing the sound of your own voice Karma Brown interview reflection Hair in the Humidit...

Kara, Sarah and Kim discuss Roald Dahl’s childhood classic The BFG - Big Friendly Giant. The women discuss the book, characters, and compare the novel to the feature film. They also explore what it is that makes the books from our youth stick with us through the years and complete a ‘Which Roald Dahl character are you?’ Quiz. Will one of the Book Interrupted crew end up getting the BFG? You’ll hav...

Book Interrupted is taking the summer off again.  We'll be back September 1st, 2024 with Kara's Book Pick: The BFG by Roald Dahl.  Have a great summer!

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Charles McCormack and his book “Healing of a Psychotherapist: A Journey of Rebellion, Reflection, and Redemption”. "Healing of a Psychotherapist: A Journey of Rebellion, Reflection, and Redemption" is a genre-defying memoir, unveiling the profound evolution of an award-winning psychotherapist's odyssey, offering a transformative literary...

Hold on to your bookmarks! The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. During this episode we play ‘Would you rather?’   Book Interrupted women discuss marrying your enemy, gas medication, lack of privacy and women’s preference of bears. Discussion Points: Would you rather: Be trapped in a romantic comedy with your enemies or trapped a a horror movie with your friends? Live in a fu...

Join Lia, Meredith, Lindsay, Sarah, Kim and Ashley (for a few minutes anyway) as they discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.   The girls learn (thanks to Lindsay) that this book was ten years in the making! Everyone agrees that this is an interesting read about a very important topic. The conversation veers off now and then to cousin love and whether zombies like to watch...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto JV (Joe) Hilliard and his book “The Last Keeper: Book One of the Warminster Series”. A young boy’s prophetic visions. Blind at birth, Daemus Alaric is blessed with the gift of prophetic Sight. Now, as a Keeper of the Forbidden, he must use his powers of the Sight to foil the plans of a fallen Keeper, Graytorris the Mad. An elven Princess...

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss time management, procrastination, lack of sleep, sake, Karma Brown and laundry. Discussion Points: Time Management Sabotage and procrastination Cosmetic extremes for halloween costumes Sake Lack of sleep and its effe...

Join Meredith, Lindsay, Ashley, Sarah and Kim as they discuss Saroo Brierley’s A Long Way Home.   The girls learn (thanks to Lindsay’s research) that this book was actually written by a ghost writer and they are kind of relieved because no one really enjoyed the writing. Everyone really loves the story, but they all agree the writing wasn’t the best. Lindsay again helps with this issue by adding t...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Christine Skarbek and her book “Confronting Power and Chaos: The Uncharted Kaleidoscope of My Life” What’s in a name? Her trailblazer of a distant cousin forged a solitary, singular path during and after WWII. Unassuming and somewhat clueless, Christine eventually finds she has to do pretty much the same. A teen fully expecting her Midwes...

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss being a work horse, embodying the character of a slutty horse, kicking horses, dinosaur ducks, duck armies and diarrhoea. Discussion Points: Being a work horse Embodying the character of a slutty horse Centaur portra...

On this episode of Book Interrupted Kim’s book pick, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann is discussed. Topics include problematic depictions of Indigenous people, the correct pronunciation of “Osage”, colonialism, and how many white people were involved in the making of the movie. Everyone agrees that the movie was too long, but there are differing opinions on enjoyment. This book was made i...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Dr. Kerry Forrestal MD/MBA and his book “Crushing Cancer: A Patient’s Complete Guide to Managing a Cancer Diagnosis”. 2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States this year. Managing a cancer diagnosis is not only managing the disease, it’s also taking care of your finances and workplace, making sure you are legally...

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss puppies, being the pack leader, misguided pet names and medications gone wrong. Discussion Points: Introducing Meredith’s puppy Mixing pet breeds Puppies sharp teeth Becoming a pack leader Forest fires Lost dogs Misg...

On this episode of Book Interrupted the crew discuss Ashley’s book pick: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. Topics include mirror images, stupid names, what’s in a name, would you eat someone, strategies for the Hunger Games and the creation of Hunger Games the series where fans could watch all 75 Hunger Games! Lindsay is back for this one and of course, the team shares whether t...

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode the Book Interrupted members take the Quiz.co What Pasta am I? quiz. Find out what Lia’s disappointing results were and which pasta is the members actual favourite? Discussion Points: Quiz.co What Pasta am I? Quiz Quiz Results  Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:   Quiz.co What Pas...

Join the Book Interrupted Club as they discuss Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love. The conversation begins with Lia, Meredith, Sarah and Kim sharing how they read the book (actual book vs audiobook) and whether the book ‘aged’ well. Ashley joins in late and the fun really gets going! The girls consider whether how old you are affects your enjoyment of the book. Recommendations (or not) are shared a...