Books are Chic

Tis' the season for holiday reads!  I was so excited to welcome Maggie Knox to the podcast for their latest holiday rom-com, All I Want for Christmas.  Think Nashville meets American Idol and sprinkle Christmas vibes and there you have it!  We chat rom coms, writing and all things holidays!   Follow Maggie for their latest novels and news: https://www.instagram.com/maggieknoxau...

The Break by Katie Sise was an edge of your seat page turner that reminded me of those early days of motherhood.  With a new mom who is recovering from a traumatic birth and a missing babysitter, this book was riveting to read.  I was so happy to welcome Katie to Books are Chic and celebrate this latest psychological thriller.  We talked writing, motherhood and some of our favorite...

New York Times Best-Selling author, Lisa Unger joins me for her latest thriller, Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six.  If you like The Watcher on Netflix, you will love this creepy, twisty read.  We talk all things books, scary cabins and her Zoom with Jessica Alba- listen to find out why!  She is thriller royalty and was everything and more! Follow Lise for her latest novels and news: https:...

Debut author Jacqueline Bublitz joins me this week to celebrate her thriller, Before You Knew my Name.  A suspenseful, twisty dual narrative that is timely and haunting.  I loved chatting with Jacqueline.  You will hear her how this story came to be as well as her writing journey and maybe a fun fact or two about a famous friend! Follow Jacqueline for her latest novels and news: htt...

Books really are chic and @joywcal proved that with her latest historical novel, The Grand Design, centered around #dorothydraper and @the_greenbrier 💚 She had great stories about her research and the why behind this book 📚 Plus she was such a delight to chat with! Follow Joy for her latest novels and news: https://www.joycallaway.com

I was so thrilled to welcome Catherine McKenzie to the podcast to chat her latest thriller, Please Join Us!  This chat was a long time coming and bucket list item for me as I have followed Catherine for years and she did not disappoint.  We talk cults, thrillers, writing and even a teaser of her upcoming thriller (out in June!).  She was so much fun and I hope you enjoy this chat as...

I was so thrilled to welcome Kat St. John to Books are Chic!  I have been lucky enough to chat with her for her first two books and there was no exception for her latest, The Vicious Circle.  If you love a fast paced thriller driven by a determined protangist then this is for you!  It also has cult vibes which are my favorite.  We talk books, writing, all things Kat and so much...

90's, rom coms, Living Single, all the things were on the table with my chat with Denise Williams.  We came together to celebrate her latest release, Do You Take this Man?, a fun rom com with spice and twists.  We had the best time chatting and Denise has so many things in the works.  You will just have to listen to find out! Follow Denise for her latest novels and news: https://www...

Sophie Go's Lonely Hearts Club was one of the most heartwarming books I have read in a long time.  I LOVED this story.  Think matchmaking meets the Golden Girls (but men!).  It was SO fun.  I loved chatting with Roselle about grandparents, family, ROM COMS and all her inspirations. Follow Roselle for her latest novels and news: https://www.rosellelim.com

I loved chatting with Meredith about her paperback debut, As Seen on TV.  If you love the Hallmark Channel and Gilmore Girls, this book is for you.  We chat writing, rom-coms, all the TV and so much more.  This book is the perfect fall literary aperitif Follow Meredith for her latest novels and news: https://meredithschorr.com

This conversation was a long time coming as Lynda is someone I have "known" for a while but never have had the chance to sit down and chat.  She is just so amazing on so many levels.  This chat we came together to celebrate her latest novel, The Matchmaker's Gift, which is one of my top picks for 2022.  It is an homage to grandmother's and love and finding your true passion.  L...

Bradeigh Godfrey's debut novel, Imposter, is a page turning tale of two sisters and the secrets that follow them.  I LOVED this book and if you listen to the chat you will hear me talk about how I was shocked this was Bradeigh's debut!  It is that good.  She is also part of the writing duo, Ali Brady.  We talk medical mysteries, her day job, getting started writing and all the...

Elyssa Friedland is one of my go to authors.  Her books are guaranteed laughter and joy with big heart.  Her latest, The Most Likely Club is nothing short of all those things plus it is an homage to my favorite decade, the 90's.  I went from 8 to 17 in the 90's, all some of my most formidable years, so the nostalgia runs DEEP.  I love this chat and you really only have to liste...

I had the best time chatting with the wiring duo that is Ali Brady.  Ali Brady is made up of writers turned besties, Bradeigh Godfrey and Alison Hammer.  Their debut, The Beach Trap is HGTV meets The Parent Trap and it was one of the funnest beach reads of the summer.  We chat writing, the beach, books and SO MUCH more.  I love sharing this episode on Labor Day as this is the p...

Happy 50 EPISODES!!!  Loved this chat with Book of the Month author for July, Amanda Jayatissa!  We chatted all the way from Boston to Sri Lanka.  We talked about her latest release, You're Invited.  As I told her I love a good thriller set on a beach at a wedding and this one is killer.  We talk Sweet Valley High, Gilmore Girls and alll the best books.  Also fun fact...

Let's savor the end of summer with more beach reads!  I loved this chat with a local author to me, Meg Mitchell Moore whose latest Vacationland was the perfect escape to coastal Maine.  Elin Hilderbrand called her one of her favorite authors and you will see why.  We chat writing, books, the beach and the inso behind the book! Follow Meg for her latest novels and news: http://www.me...

A special Saturday Rom-Com drop to celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with the charming and fun, Helena Hunting!  Her latest, Starry Eyed Love is the second in her Spark House series and encompasses Hunting's rom com expertise of lots of sparks and heart!  I loved chatting with her as we talk writing, rom coms (fun and steamy and Thor.  You'll have to listen to find out about that! Fol...

I was so thrilled to chat with Iman Hariri- Kia and celebarate her debut novel, A Hundred Other Girls.  She was such a delight and we chatted her writing process, road to publishing, pop culture and how this debut was a check-in on where The Devil Wears Prada would be, for the digital age.  I loved this inspiring and thought provoking chat!  Plus AHOG was a Barnes and Noble pick of...

One of my favorite chats that I had when I started my Zoom chats was with Jane L. Rosen and her notorious novel :), Eliza Starts a Rumor so I was MORE than excited to celebrate her latest, A Shoe Story.  A chic novel with so much heart, set amongst one of the best accessories- shoes!  We chat writing, shoes, fashion and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN!  

My first guest ever on Books are Chic, Jamie Brenner, returns!  She is one of my most favorite people and I adored this book.  We chat gems, books and so much more on the packed episode. It is honestly always the most fun with Jamie and I hope you all pick up a copy of Gilt! Bonus, there is a Chic List "Gilt Edition" curated especially for this episode. Follow Jamie for her latest novels...

Ummm no words for this episode.  Viola (aka Wade Rouse) is my new BFF.  I LOVED this chat.  His story and message is so important and special and I can't wait for people to hear what he has to say!  We talk fashion, books, writing and so much more in this jam packed chat.  His latest, The Edge of Summer is out now and a perfect beach bag companion. Follow Viola for his lat...

I loved celebrating the release and a Book of the Month selection as well as a Hoda and Jenna Recommended Summer read, The Lifestyle with author Taylor Hahn.  The book is such a fun summer read and IYKYK the premise is GASP!  We laughed and chatted all things debut novels, writing all while still practicing law.   Follow Taylor for her latest novels and news: https://www.taylorhahn....

I had the BEST time chatting with debut author, Alex Kiester as we celebrated her debut print novel, The Truth About Ben and June.  She was so delightful and we chatted her early jobs, fun shows, recent reads and writing.  Alex was like talking to an old friend and not to mention I loved the book! Follow Alex for her latest novels and news: https://www.alexkiester.com

The Rehearsals, Annette Christie's rom com debut, is a classic take on Groundhog Day and I loved it.  I had so much fun chatting with Annette about rom coms, Lindsay Lohan, writing, acting, any and everything!  Such a blast! Follow Annette for her latest novels and news: https://www.annettechristie.com

My love for Kate White runs deep.  It started in 2002 with my purchase of If Looks Could Kill- the first in the Bailey Weggins mystery series.  I. WAS. HOOKED.  Auto-subscribed to anything Kate White would write.  When I got the opportunity to have her on my podcast, all dreams came true.  SHE is iconic, beyond fabulous and the real deal.  You will be hooked on Kate a...