Books are Chic

Reese's Witherspoon's Book Club pick alumi, Sarah Pearse joins me to chat about her second thriller, The Retreat.  I LOVED this book.  This was a classic throwback to Agatha and Mrs. Marple herself.  I loved chatting with Sarah and hearing her process and journey.  I promise you, you will love The Retreat.  I even moved The Sanatorium up in my TBR, I loved detective Elin W...

She is an auto-buy for me and was on my dream guest list!  I am so thrilled to welcome Lucy Clarke to Books are Chic!  I absolutely loved One of the Girls and you will be a Lucy super fan after you read it.  We chat writing (she has a beach writing hut people), thrillers, her upcoming TV series and so much more. Follow Lucy for her latest novels and news: http://www.lucy-clarke.com

Annbel Monaghan's debut adult novel, Nora Goes off Script is on every must- read summer, beach read list, and rightfully so! It’s a delightful rom-com about second chances at life and love in the most unlikely places.  I was so thrilled to have the chance to chat with Annabel and talk writing, themes songs of our lives, the Hallmark channel and so much more! (We had a glitch so the episode is...

The delightful and hilarious Marilyn Simon Rothstein is my guest in this episode and we are celebrating her latest book is Crazy to Leave You!  We had the best time chatting about writing, her career (Seventeen magazine!), AD agency and Mad Men! Follow Marilyn for her latest novels and news: https://www.marilynsimonrothstein.com

I absolutely loved chatting with Brooke Lea Foster as we celebrated her latest release, On Gin Lane.  We talked Hamptons, vintage glam, women's rights and SO much more.  On Gin Lane is a little mystery, lots of heart and a memorable female lead.   Follow Brooke for her latest novels and news: https://www.brookeleafoster.com

One of my favorite people and authors joins me this week, the fabulous Rochelle Weinstein.  We are talking all things books, writing and her latest, When We Let Go.  People like Rochelle are why I love hosting this podcast.  After you listen to her episode you will want to read everything she has written! Follow Rochelle for her latest novels and news: https://www.rochelleweinstein....

ROM COM queen Georgia Clark joins me to celebrate her latest, Island Time, a quintessential beach rom com that has a lot of heart and laughs.  I loved being able to reunite with Georgia as she was one of the first authors I wrote about when I started blogging.  I had a blast recording this and hope you love listening! Follow Georgia for her latest novels and news: https://www.georgiaclar...

One of my most favorite, auto-buy authors stops bye, Carola Lovering, to celebrate her latest Can't Look Away.  This book is one of my top 2022 reads.  There is some romance and thrills and chills- the best combo.  She tops herself every book.  We chat Stevie Nicks, favorite books and her upcoming Hulu series. Follow Carola for her latest novels and news: http://www.carolalover...

Iconic queen, Jenny Mollen joins me to celebrate her debut novel, City of Likes.  I adored this book as it brings up many timely topics, mainly the force that is social media.  Perfect book club read, beach read and just chic AF book- this is a must read for 2022.  We talk mom stuff, Roblox :), influencing and so much more.  She is the BFF we all need in our lives and I loved o...

The queen has arrived.  Elin Hildebrand stops by Books are Chic and all my bookish dreams came true!  We chatted books, writing, beach towns- ALL. THE. THINGS.  I absolutely adored her lasted novel, The Hotel Nantucket and she even shared with me some of her MUST stay hotels.  She is so gracious and humble and I absolutely loved our chat. Follow Elin for her latest novels and n...

If Desperate Housewives, Melrose Place and Charmed all got together, you'd have May Cobb's latest, My Summer Darlings.  Just recommended as the thriller of the summer by John Searles, it is a beach bag MUST.  I had the best time chatting with May about her writing journey and killer characters.  We had a blast and I can't wait to see what is to come from May! Follow May for all her...

I was so thrilled to be able to chat with Hannah Orenstien and celebrate her latest release, Meant to be Mine.  I LOVED this book so much and our chat consisted of nostalgia, grandparent love, matchmaking and so much more.  It was like a fabulous chat with an old friend. Follow Hannah for her latest novels and news: https://www.instagram.com/hannahorens/?hl=en

Mark. Kay. Andrews.  That is all.  NYT Best-selling author, Beach Read queen and all around fabulous lady.  We talk all things about her latest best-seller, The Homewreckers.  You DO NOT want to miss this episode with this literary legend. Follow Mary Kay for her latest novels and news: https://marykayandrews.com

I left this episode so inspired and hopeful.  Natalie Jenner not only writes escapist reads but she is so uplifting after things that have happened in her life.  She never quit.  Her first novel, The Jane Austen Society was a Goodreads finalist and her latest, Bloomsbury Girl, OUT NOW, is sure to follow as a best-seller.  I loved this chat and I think you will too! Follow Natal...

Best-selling author Jeneva Rose joins me for this weeks bonus episode!  We are talking beauty, books and murder with her latest, One Of Us is Dead.  Jeneva is a must follow on social media as she was at the forefront of Book-Tok with her hilarious videos about her books and writing.  We first caught up in 2020 and it has been so much fun to watch her build an amazing career.  S...

So thrilled to chat and celebrate one of my favorite books of 2022, Every Summer After by Carley Fortune.  Carley and I chat writing, her inspiration behind the book and one of my favorite topics- nostalgia.  This episode was so fun, one of my favorites actually and Carley is one to watch! Follow Carley for her latest novels and news: https://www.carleyfortune.com

Debut author Karen Winn joins me this week to celebrate her debut novel, Our Little World.  A slow burn mystery with complex relationships and a nostalgic vibe, this is a fantastic read.  Karen and I talk her journey to publication, growing up in the 80's and so much more.  I was so happy to support and chat with this fellow Bostonian by way of NJ and I had to ask the classic questi...

Best-selling author and author coach, Camille Pagan joins me for a double episode week!  Her latest, Everything Must Go is out and a must read if you like real life feelings and characters who you can relate to.  She has such a fascinating story and writing journey and LOVE that she flipped the script and now coached up and coming writers.  She is proof you can do it.  This cha...

Samantha Bailey joins me this week as we celebrate her latest thriller, Watch Out for Her- an absolute must read.  Sam is such a delight and she has been on my bucket guest list for a while now.  We talk all things books, writing, thrillers and manifesting Sam's writing shed :)  I loved chatting with her. Follow Sam for her latest news and novels: https://samanthambailey.com

Deborah Goodrich Royce joins me this week and if you know anything about her fabulous career and life, you know she has worn many hats.  We chatted about her latest novel Ruby Falls (now out in paperback), her stint on Beverly Hills 90210, being part of the cult 80's film actor class and SO much more.  She is beyond lovely and I am so lucky to be able to have followed her writing journey...

Vanessa Lillie, Kimberly Belle, Layne Fargo and Cate Holahan join me to celebrate their Audible Original, Young Rich Widows- a fun, campy romp back to the 80's with high heels, high hair and faux furs and a touch of mafioso magic.  I absolutely LOVED this audio book.  They are the fabest, chicest foursome and once you listen to this story you will be TOTALLY obsessed too! Follow them all...

One of the OG women's fiction authors of all time Jane Green joins me to celebrate her latest novel, Sister Stardust.  The epitome of historical fiction chic, the book centers around Talitha Getty whose story is fascinating and the way she found her way to Jane is equally as fascinating.  This book will transport you and  take you to a magical time. Follow Jane for her latest novels...

Sweet 16 with Sally!  One of my all time favorite people and authors stops by, THE QUEEN, ICON, Sally Hepworth.  We are talking her latest, The Younger Wife which is absolutely fantastic.  She is a mom, wife, influencer, fashionista and more and we cover it ALL.  I promise you, you will LOVE this chat and you will adore Sally if you don't already. Follow Sally here for her late...

Kathleen West joins me for a fun and popular very relevant conversation about kids sports and competitive parenting as we celebrate her latest novel, Home or Away.  She was such a delight and joined live from her classroom,  Books are Chic first :)  She is an author, mom and teacher- woman of all trades! Follow Kathleen for her latest novels and news: https://www.kathleenwestbooks.c...

NYT Bestseller. GMA Bookclub pick. Freeform TV show.  YA to Adult author.  Guess who?  The fabulous Rebecca Serle joins me for a bonus episode and I can't tell you how much fun she is.  One Italian Summer is out now and it is honestly one of my favorite reads of 2022 so far and absolutely making my top 5 of the year.  Listen, rate and enjoy! Follow Rebecca for her latest n...