Books are Chic

The summer literary streak continues with past Read With Jenna authors Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores! Their latest mystery,  Perfect Life , is the kind of fizzy summer thriller that will have you flying through the pages. I absolutely loved chatting with this writing duo. I'm always fascinated by the collaborative writing process and Meredith and Kendall shared so much about creating th...

Bucket list author. Total fangirl moment. This week, I had the absolute thrill of welcoming the queen, the icon, the legend, Jessica Knoll, to  Books Are Chic  to celebrate her brilliant new novel,  Helpless . And let me tell you, this book will have you closing the final page wondering, "What in the dark romance thriller did I just read?" If you've never read Jessica Knoll, start wi...

WOW. What a book. What a conversation. I was thrilled to welcome Hannah Selinger to celebrate her fiction debut,  Valley of the Moms . If I had the time, I would have devoured this book in a single sitting. Part love letter to Boston's North Shore and part sharp suburban satire,  Valley of the Moms  follows an elite PTO where perfection masks secrets that are just waiting to unravel. Inspired...

Missing  Downton Abbey ? Still wishing for another season of  The Crown ? Then Jennifer Ryan's  The Queen's Coronation is the perfect addition to your summer beach bag. Brimming with friendship, women finding their place in the workplace, a touch of romance, and plenty of royal fashion, this novel is an absolute delight. I was so excited to welcome Jennifer to  Books Are Chic  to chat abou...

Continuing on my summer reading journey,  The Lake Club  by Lina Patton is the perfect escape to a lakeside world where secrets, lies, and simmering tensions hide just beneath the sun-drenched surface. Lina's debut has been described as a "soapy summer thriller," and it couldn't be a more fitting label. Packed with all the ingredients of an addictive summer read, this novel will...

I was so excited to welcome Kyleigh Leddy to Books Are Chic to celebrate her debut novel,  Worse Than Strangers . As a fellow New Englander, I loved connecting with Kyleigh and chatting about the places and experiences that helped shape this beautiful story. Set on Nantucket, the island feels like a character all its own and that's no surprise, considering Kyleigh spent much of her life there. We...

I was beyond thrilled to welcome back Hannah Brown to Books are Chic for the third time! We caught up to celebrate her latest novel, Reasons to Be Loved by You, the third book in the “Hannahverse.” It has been such a joy to read Hannah’s books and watch her writing career soar. There’s something incredibly special about following an author from their debut and cheering them on with every new relea...

Scandal, sun, and secrets—hello, summer reading! These are all the ingredients that make up the irresistible literary cocktail that is  The Island Club  by Nicola Harrison. Set on Balboa Island in the 1950s, this captivating novel transports readers into a world of housewives, tennis clubs, social expectations, and women searching for their identities beneath the polished surface. It's the per...

Pinch me! I got to welcome back one of my absolute favorites, Tia Williams! We reunited to celebrate her latest novel,  The Missed Connection , a steamy summer romance guaranteed to turn up the heat. Filled with chance encounters, heart, chemistry, and just the right touch of mystery, this novel delivers all the signature elements readers have come to love from Tia. We caught up about her writing...

If you're looking for a sweeping, epic, and dramatic love story to kick off your summer reading, look no further than  Into the Blue . This novel checks every box, and I absolutely loved it. I was thrilled to welcome Emma Brodie to the podcast to celebrate not only the book's release, but also its selection as Reese's Book Club and a Book of the Month pick for May. As fellow New Englan...

Sometimes you invite an author onto your podcast because their book sounds fabulous. And then sometimes, you discover their book is amazing  and  they're your Bravo and pop culture soulmate. Erica Hendry's debut,  Let's Not Go Overboard Here , is a love letter to the Bravoverse and anyone who considers pop culture a second language. Trust me when I say this one belongs in your beach ba...

My OG OG, Kristy Woodson Harvey, is back! And when I say we go way back, I mean over a decade ago when I first received her debut novel and welcomed her onto my blog. She has been a favorite ever since and truly is one of the absolute best. We celebrated her latest novel, Summer State of Mind, and trust me, the title says it all. Once you dive in, you can practically feel the summer breeze coming...

Elated to welcome back one of the queens of summer reads, Annabel Monaghan. These conversations are always among my favorites, and I’m endlessly grateful that Annabel continues to return to celebrate her books with me. She has such a gift for making every story feel deeply personal, like a place you’ve known or people you’ve grown up beside, while remaining so grounded, warm, and relatable. This y...

What a delight it was to welcome THE Brooke Averick to Books Are Chic to celebrate her debut novel, Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It. I’m telling you now, this book is going to be the ultimate seaside companion this summer. Phoebe is the kind of leading lady you won’t soon forget, and Brooke is absolutely about to become a new auto-buy author for your bookshelf. Brooke and I chatted about the transit...

Latest Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and author of one of my all-time favorite novels, Alexandra Andrews joins me on the podcast! Her latest thriller, The Fine Art of Lying, is a slow-burn suspense story packed with the kind of twists only Alexandra can deliver. Her debut, Who Is Maud Dixon, remains one of my ultimate gateway recommendations for anyone looking to get back into reading. I’m genu...

One of my all-time favorite, auto-buy authors joined me once again to celebrate her latest rom-com, The Shippers: queen, icon, legend, Katherine Center. To say she gets better with every book somehow still feels like an understatement. The Shippers is classic Center magic, set aboard a cruise ship where childhood friends JoJo and Cooper fake date in an attempt to help JoJo win over her longtime cr...

Continuing the reign of YA royalty, I was so thrilled to chat with K. L. Walther about her latest, We're a Bad Idea, Right?. I had the best time reading this book and getting to know its unforgettable cast of characters. I loved talking with KL about the inspiration behind the story, especially her love of EmHen banter, as well as her continued affection for iconic 80s movies and the role they...

Welcome the newly crowned  GMA YA Pick  for April, Sarah Dessen, and her latest gem,  Change of Plans ! A true YA icon, Sarah continues to prove why she’s considered royalty. I was so excited to chat with her about this heartfelt, perfect-for-summer read—packed with all the essentials: romance, friendship, family, and so much more. We talked about her journey into YA, her connection to her readers...

Loved welcoming local author Lori Gold to  Books Are Chic  to celebrate her latest novel,  Kiss, Marry, Kill . With a little romance, a dead body, a clever twist on a classic game, and rich friendships at its core, this story truly has something for every reader. It even gives off those irresistible  Sliding Doors –style “what if” vibes. Lori and I talked about her path to publication, how her sto...

This episode feels extra special as I celebrate my 10-year bookstaversary with none other than bestselling author Sally Hepworth. We’ve shared so many moments over the years, and it’s been incredible to watch her career soar. Her latest novel, Mad Mabel, is a Book of the Month pick and absolutely destined to be a reader favorite. As always, Sally draws inspiration from the most unexpected (and oft...

Sarah Hoover’s debut memoir,  The Motherload , should be required reading for new moms, dads, and families alike honestly, it deserves a spot in every new parent tote handed out at the hospital. Raw, unflinching, and at times heartbreaking, it’s also deeply relatable for anyone navigating the whirlwind of early motherhood. I especially recommend the audiobook; listening to Sarah felt like having a...

Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau joined me on the podcast and was an absolute blast! We dove into her latest thriller,  We Would Never Tell a glitzy, addictive story packed with murder, mystery, and the complexities of girl code. From celebrity culture to the art of crafting a gripping thriller, Anso brings such passion and dedication to her work and it truly shines on every page. This is the ultimate sprin...

Beyond ecstatic to welcome the queen of all Swifties, Olivia Levin! You may know her from her iconic Taylor Swift fan account,  swiftiesforeternity —and now, she’s stepping into a whole new era as an author. Her debut is a true love letter: to the fandom, to the Swiftie community, and of course, to the queen herself, Taylor Swift. Olivia is uniquely qualified to tell this story—an early fan who’s...

I’ve had so many incredible episodes these past few months, and this one is truly something special. I was thrilled to welcome Kara McDowell to  Books Are Chic  to celebrate her adult romance debut,  The Write Off . We are fully in our romance era and let’s be honest, our books-about-books era too. Bookish stories are having a moment, and we are here for it. Kara and I chatted about her transition...

Loved welcoming Kate Clayborn to  Books Are Chic  to celebrate her latest romance, The Paris Match. Naturally, we had to talk about the City of Light and all the magic and romance it holds. This story delivers  all  the emotions—each character is layered and complex, making the relationships feel deeply real and relatable. I’m always drawn to romances that feel like they could be happening to peop...