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New York Times bestselling author Mia Sheridan joins me to talk all about her latest romance–thriller, The Fix . A true fixture in the romance world, Sheridan continues to shine with a catalog of 20+ beloved books—and this new release is no exception. I told her during our chat that The Fix gave me total early-90s thriller meets Lifetime-romance vibes—in the best way. The pacing snaps, the tension...

Craving dark academia vibes? A twisty fall thriller? Look no further. Alissa Lee’s debut, With Friends Like These , has it all. Set at Harvard (Boston girl forever!), the story follows a tight-knit friend group who resurrect a decades-old game… and take it dangerously too far. Secrets, stakes, and yes—maybe even a body or two—nothing is off-limits. I had the best time chatting with Alissa about he...

✨I had the absolute best time chatting with Broadway queen and debut author Brisa Carleton about her dazzling novel, Last Call at the Savoy . 🍸 A literary cocktail blending contemporary and historical timelines, this story serves up glamour, grit, and a toast to trailblazing women. At its heart is the unforgettable Ada Coleman , the first female bartender at London’s iconic Savoy Hotel — and tru...

My OG and inaugural Books Are Chic guest, Jamie Brenner , is back — and this time, we’re celebrating her latest novel, The Weekend Crashers 🧶✨ Inspired by her love of knitting, this story delivers Gilmore Girls fall vibes, complete with a charming inn and a cozy knitting retreat weekend. We had the best time catching up — chatting about Jamie’s writing journey, her shift from beach reads to swea...

Sometimes the fates align — you read a fabulous book and get the chance to chat with the even more fabulous author behind it. Case in point: A Killer Wedding and Joan O’Leary . A perfect fall murder mystery set in an Irish castle — think glitz, glam, and a dead body. The fact that this is Joan’s debut completely blew me away. She’s right up there with Lucy, Ruth, and Lisa — a modern, chic Nancy Dr...

Beyond thrilled to welcome back the dynamic writing duo Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding to celebrate the latest installment in their For the Love of Austen trilogy — Anne of Avenue A ! I absolutely adore these two, and their books are guaranteed to make you swoon. Inspired by Persuasion , Anne of Avenue A is a heartfelt second-chance romance featuring Anne — a leading lady Jane Austen herself wo...

The perfect autumnal read exists in Ellen O'Clovers adult romance debut, The Heartbreak Hotel. Do not be fooled by the charming and magical cover of this book, within these pages is a sweet romance wrapped with humanity, life and the road blocks we all face. The invisible string within this book was healing and how when you let your guard down and trust one another, real relationships can form. I...

I was absolutely thrilled to welcome Nora Dahlia back to Books are Chic to celebrate her latest romance, Backslide ! Set across dual timelines, this novel takes us back to one of my favorite decades — the unforgettable '90s. Backslide follows Nellie and Noah, high school sweethearts who reunite years later at a "wedding re-do" for mutual friends. As old sparks reignite, they discover the past isn’...

✨ TikTok star and author @eli.rallo joined me to celebrate her latest essay collection, Does Anyone Else Feel This Way? — a sharp, funny, and deeply relatable take on navigating the quarter-life crisis. This chat was everything: insightful, honest, and refreshingly real. Even though I’m past my quarter-life crisis (and inching closer to mid-life, LOL 😉), I still found myself nodding along to so...

Today let's celebrate author and major Swiftie (!!!) Kate Belli joined me to celebrate her latest release, The Gallery Assistant. A thriller set against post 9/11 and in the dark underbelly of the art world, this is the perfect twisty fall read. I had the best time chatting with Kate about her writing and journey to thrillers from historical mystery romances, the art world (she is an art historian...

The Secret Book Society is the perfect book club pick. A book for book lovers, for history lovers and for lovers of sisterhood and friendship. There are so many relevant themes, that we could apply today, within this book. I was so excited to welcome to Madeline to chat about this book, her research and inspiration. I loved hearing her journey to writing and how incredible her discipline was and h...

Thrilled to welcome back Clemence Michallon for her latest thriller, Our Last Resort. If you are a long time listener than you know I love a cult and this book is as culty as you get. Thrills, cults, a remote resort are all the perfect ingredients to the signature Michallon recipe. She knows twists and atmosphere like no other. She and I caught (IYKYK how AH-mazing The Quiet Tenant was), chatted s...

Give me all things 90's, add a romance and well then that is the cherry on the nostalgic sundae. I was beyond thrilled to welcome Julie Olivia to Books are Chic with her latest, If It Makes You Happy. (insert signing along!) It had all the fall, Gilmore Girls vibes set to a 90's backdrop that will have you longing for your Delia's catalog and the most perfect playlist. Olivia and I had...

We clocked in over an hour so clearly I had a blast with Laura Dickerman chatting about her debut, Hot Desk. Hot Desk is not your average romcom, it is filled with heart, smarts and a fab leading lady. Bringing in elements of woman in the work place, duel timelines, the 80's, an insider peak into the book world and so much more, it gives the show Younger a run for its money! I loved chatting with...

250 episodes of Books are Chic and there is no better way to celebrate than with a perfect end of summer romance! I was so thrilled to welcome Kathleen Barber to chat her debut romance, Both Things Are True. A yoga influencer, her AWOL fiancee, her past love and a Dolly Parton impersonator are the perfect recipe for this fun romcom. I loved chatting with Kathleen about her genre change (you know h...

I was so excited to welcome Jaclyn Westlake to the podcast for her latest romcom meets women's fiction, Lucky Break. Set in a small lake town, Eliza is ready to start over after her engagement crumbles. Setting alone will have you basking in the last final moments of summer. Jaclyn was such a blast to chat with! We talked starting over, saying YES, romcoms, Bravo, writing and much more. If you...

Take a look into the dark side of the art world with Anna Barrington's debut, The Spectacle. Hailed by People as a "social thriller", it is the perfect thriller to enter into fall or celebrate the end of summer. I was so excited to chat with Anna (OG MA girl) , all the way across the pond, about her experience in the art world, the #METOO movement, why thrillers and much more.

Back with a new episode that has old Hollywood, glam, mystery and so much more. I had the best time welcoming first time author, Melissa O'Connor to Books are Chic. We were celebrating her debut, The One and Only Vivian Stone- hailed as "sparkling" by Abby Jimenez. A little romance, a little historical fiction and mystery make up this addictive read. Melissa and I chatted our love fo...

What an author to have join me on my 50th episode of the year! Iconic, thoughtful and legendary writer, Mary Alice Monroe joins me this week on the podcast. We celebrated her latest masterpiece, Where the Rivers Merge, an epic, sweeping, historical story about friendship, humanity, love and trying times. It is a story Mary Alice tells so beautifully. She and I chatted history, our legacies, friend...

What a guest to welcome in August! Megan Miranda is a thriller queen and her latest, You Belong Here is no exception to her collection of masterpieces. College drop off can be heartbreaking enough for any parent but when there is a dark past associated with it, it can be a nightmare- this is the backdrop to this summery thriller. I had so much fun chatting with this OG Reese Witherspoon bookclub p...

Oh how I love a summer romcom with a magical twist! Do you? If so, The Art of Vanishing by professional book queen, Morgan Pager. I have been a longtime follower of Morgan as she is a top bookfluencer and now we were able to come together and celebrate her debut. History, art, romance, shall I go on? If you love A-Ha's Take on Me music video, this book will hit the heeartstrings. Morgan and I...

Beyond ecstatic to welcome best-selling author, Karen White to Books are Chic! We were celebrating her latest, That Last Carolina Summer- a perfect blend of drama, mystery, family and romance. I had the best time chatting with Karen about her career, writing inspo (Outlander for the win!), ghosts, the south and so much more. She is the real deal having more than 20 novels in her back catalog. I co...

A little Indiana Jones and a little Romancing the Stone are what make up, Heart Marks the Spot. A treasure hunting romcom with a bada** leading lady and a dreamy author. I loved welcoming Libby to Books are Chic! We had the best time chatting romance, writing, the TV show Outer Banks, Key West, treasure hunting, no topic was off limits. This was such a fun chat and an even more fantastic read!

What a joy to welcome Sally Blakely to Books are Chic to celebrate her debut, Friends to Lovers. Dubbed, "the ultimate summer romance" it is a delightfully effervescent romcom that will have you falling in love with Joni and Ren. Plus, the sprayed edges and addictively adorable cover are the cherry on the sundae, making this a must for your beach bag. Sally and I chat her writing start,...

It was so much fun to welcome Kate Myers to Books are Chic for her latest, Salty. A perfect beach read with a little bit mystery, little drama and a whole lot of sisterhood. Think a triple mix of Schitt's Creek, Below Deck and Downton Abby- I know, dreamy. Kate and I chatted her start in writing, how she wrote her first novel- Excavations and what the future holds. Hint, hint it includes Peaco...