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In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, host Deidre invites Doris Hornstein to discuss joy and mental fitness amidst challenging times. Doris shares her journey from Israel to the United States, where she transitioned from a long career in education to becoming an entrepreneur and motivational speaker. Motivated by her sister's battle with breast cancer, Doris began sharing uplifting videos, wh...

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, host Deirdre Pippins speaks with debut thriller novelist Patsy Robertson about her new book 'A Concoction of Lies.' Patsy shares her journey from working in the technology field to becoming an author during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the transition process and the challenges of learning the writing and publishing industry. Patsy's novel features...

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Sabrina Baeta discusses the recent report by PEN America on the scope and impact of book bans in public K-12 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The conversation covers the findings of the report, the specific content and themes most frequently targeted by bans, and the motivations behind these efforts. They also address the detrimental effects of thes...

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, New York Times bestselling author JD Barker joins the host to discuss his extensive career in writing thrillers and horror novels, including his collaborations with James Patterson. Barker shares insights into his diverse readership and strategic marketing approaches. He delves into the inspiration behind his upcoming book, 'Something I Keep Upstairs,' a...

In this captivating episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Teri Brown returns for her fourth appearance to discuss her latest work, '10 Little Rules for a Double Butted Adventure.' Terry, previously known for her novels set in Ukraine, World War II, and the Green Mountain Gap, shifts gears to nonfiction, sharing the inspirational story of her and her husband Bruce's 3,102-mile tandem bicycle journey a...

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Deirdre interviews debut author Julie Strong about her new historical fiction novel, 'The Tudor Prophecy'. Julie shares her motivations for writing, the inspiration behind her choice of the tumultuous Reformation period under Henry VIII, and the creation of her characters. They discuss the novel’s plot, focusing on the struggles and resilience of the prot...

In this insightful episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, we sit down with Khadijah Quadri, the author of 'Indigen, Journeys of a Wounded Healer'. As a spiritual and multicultural guide for psychotherapists and healers, Khadijah shares her unique journey from obtaining a bachelor's degree in business finance in Nigeria to becoming a therapist in the United States, with over 20 years of experience. She...

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Dr. Paul Zeitz joins the conversation to discuss his journey from medical doctor to climate change activist. He shares his personal experiences with arrests during protests and the importance of nonviolent direct action. Drawing on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and other leaders, Dr. Zeitz introduces his book 'Revolutionary Optimism' and its seven...

Start your day with inspiration and wisdom! 🌟 Best-selling author Rebecca Galli shares her remarkable journey through life’s toughest challenges, from losing a sibling to parenting special needs children and facing paralysis. In her book Morning Fuel, Rebecca offers daily readings filled with powerful stories, thought-provoking questions, and timeless quotes to set a positive tone for your day....

Purchase Captains Wanted - https://amzn.to/4h0UCIq Dive into the world of Captains Wanted by Andres Schabelman, a captivating blend of magical realism and literary fiction inspired by personal experiences and indigenous ceremonial practices. This unique journey explores what happens when we embrace unexpected paths and redefine success and growth on our own terms. Follow along as the protagonist d...

🎥Side Effects Are Minimal is a compelling legal thriller based on true events, exposing the corruption of the pharmaceutical industry and the devastating effects of the opioid crisis on families, doctors, and society. When ambitious attorney Claire Hewitt takes on a high-stakes case for one of Philadelphia’s most influential families, she’s thrust into the dark underbelly of the opioid epidemic—a...

🎥In this video, Patricia Monserrate, a speaker, licensed evangelist, and author of Blueprints of Shades, shares her powerful story of overcoming dark secrets and finding healing through faith. Inspired by her own experiences with sexual abuse and her conversations with women facing similar struggles, Patricia’s message empowers women to rebuild their lives and navigate life’s challenges with grac...

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Uncontrollable is an emotional rollercoaster that examines both what happens when the life we may be forced to live is not the life we planned to live, and the compromises we make to survive in the face of adversity. CONNECT WITH BOOKAHOLIC // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/ // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic //...

PEN America has uncovered a disturbing trend in our latest findings: more than 10,000 instances of book bans in U.S. public schools during the 2023-2024 school year, nearly tripling last year's number. These bans predominantly target stories about LGBTQ+ characters, people of color, and books addressing women's sexual experiences or sexual abuse. With this surge driven by new state laws and "paren...

Karen Osborne is the author of four suspense novels: Reckonings (award-winning family saga/suspense), Tangled Lies (award-winning murder mystery), Getting It Right (recognized by Essence Magazine as a Best Read and featured in Poets & Writers), and True Grace (award-winning, historical fiction set in 1924 during the Harlem Renaissance). Her novels and many short stories address a wide range of...

These Perfectly Careless Things is Tash Doherty’s spicy, coming-of-age debut novel. Set in London in 2010, 15-year-old Abbie Chesterton is stuck in the antics of private school gossip and struggling to find herself. Until she meets Jonah Wood on the way to a house party. Also 15, Jonah is American and a bit strange. But his intellect charms her. As Jonah takes her on inspiring adventures around th...

Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and sensed a part of you was missing? Are you no longer the fully whole, vibrant, and courageous person you once were? Often it takes a fall to realize you were meant to soar high all along. Don’t accept emotional struggles as a life sentence. In You Are Not Depressed. You Are Un-Finished, Dr. Mehran helps you analyze your emotions and your body and g...

Amy L. Bernstein wrote her first short story in second grade. Ever since, writing has been the activity that brings Amy the most comfort, joy, and agony--often all at once. Amy L. Bernstein has done many "writerly" things over the years: journalism, speechwriting, and communications. She won some awards along the way. As she enters years of wisdom (read: growing older), she doubles down on taking...

Emily Jaenson was once too shy to order pizza over the phone!! Look at her now! She's an author, coach, and TED X speaker. WANT TO BE MORE CONFIDENT? Order Let's Go - A Guide to Increase Your Confidence here - https://amzn.to/3MWX7Od or here - https://bookshop.org/a/22223/97988850... . CONNECT WITH BOOKAHOLIC // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic...

GRAB A COPY OF Made in Asian America: A History for Young People here - https://amzn.to/3TzdZ1g or here - https://bookshop.org/a/22223/9780063242937. Asian American history is not made up of one single story. It’s many. And it’s a story that too often goes untold. It begins centuries before America even exists as a nation. It is connected to the histories of Western conquest and colonialism. It’s...

Jenn Hanson-dePaula worked with every type of author - from New York Times best-selling authors to self-publishing authors starting from scratch helping them to market their books. Jenn Hanson-dePaula’s Links: Website: https://www.mixtusmedia.com/ Instagram:   / mixtusmedia   Youtube:    / mixtusmedia   Tiktok:   / mixtusmedia   Pinterest:   / mixtusmedia   Welcome to the Bookaholic Podcast and Yo...

Neveah is 15 years old. A schoolkid. With a secret life. She's a digital freelancer, and is having an affair with her biggest client. Giles is married. He thinks Neveah is twenty-two. She'll do just about anything to stop him from finding out her true age. But secrets have a way of spilling out. ... Catherine Evans was born and brought up in Africa, living in tiny communities in the heart of the A...

Jane’s stories reflect her unconventional path from poverty to success, from intervention by a gnarly nun, to financing college by selling used carpeting, to establishing herself as a leading Microsoft executive and achieving millionaire status by 40, Jane's narrative is both moving and motivational. But Worthy is more than just a tale of personal triumph. Seamlessly blending humor, introspection,...

LOUDER THAN WORDS is an amazing collaboration that brings together two inspirational Black artists, New York Times bestselling author Ashley Woodfolk and actress Lexi Underwood, for a story about the transformative power of art as protest and its capacity to change the world. Check the book out here - https://amzn.to/3XI5Rho or here - https://bookshop.org/a/22223/97813388... CONNECT WITH BOOKAHOLI...