Books are Chic

Happy April 1st! I was so thrilled to welcome Julia Bartz to Books are Chic! Her latest, The Last Session fulfilled my need for a cultish thriller that had me turning the pages. I am beyond fascinated by cults and Julia did the work. She researched multiple documentaries, books and podcasts about different types of cults, their leaders and their purpose. We talked about cults, the increase in the...

Ok, dream guest alert- Jill Santopolo graced us with her presence on the pod this week. I was SO thrilled to chat with her as I just lived in the Santopolo-verse for the last two weeks. I was lucky enough to listen to The Light We Lost and the sequel, The Love We Found (back to back!!)- out now- and I miss that world already. Jill was such a delight. She talked about being a Reese's Book Club Pick...

NYT bestseller, Book of the Month selection, GMA pick AND fellow Bravo TV lover Katy Hays joins me on the podcast today! We are celebrating her latest, Saltwater- an italian beachside escape that is a blend of Sucession and White Lotus. She chatted her trip to Italy, inspo, toxic relationships, celeb bookclubs and so much more. We had the best chat and of course LOVED finding out she loved Bravo....

Always thrilled to welcome back my friend, Rochelle Weinstein, back to Books are Chic. Rochelle is the queen of character and her latest novel, We Are Made of Stars, is no exception. Her classic multi-layered cast with a dark thread woven through that has secrets, revelations and so much more- all set to a stunning backdrop of a beautiful and enchanting inn. She and I caught up about her writing,...

2 episode drop this week! TGIF! I had the best time chatting all things romance with Cara Bastone this week and her latest novel, Promise Me Sunshine. This book was not only a romance but a course in silver linings and living life to the fullest. I loved chatting with Cara about her writing, inspiration for the book, her Audible originals and love for New York City. She is so much fun!

I was so thrilled to chat with debut author Sarah Harman, from across the pond, about her buzzy, chic debut mystery, All The Other Mothers Hate Me. Listen people, it was optioned by the team from The Bear for Disney+, it is THAT good. It gives mom drama, a missing child, pop girl group, unlikely friendships and twisty twist. Sarah was so much fun to chat with. We talked debut books, mysteries, mot...

Fellow Chris Evans fan and reality tv lover, Amy Lea, joined me for her latest, Something Like Fate- a coming of age rom-com set on the beaches and cobblestones streets of Italy. I absolutely loved this book. Not only did it have so much joy and heart, it was filled with travels, family and fortune telling aunts. I loved chatting with Amy, so much so I want her to come back for a Bravo TV themed c...

I was so thrilled to welcome photographer Chandra Wicke to Books are Chic! Chandra is a romance reader and lover and took her vision of a beautiful, romance readers dream of a book and brought it to life. Say hello to The Happily Ever After Society. This book is a collection and celebration of romance authors, their books and the effect romance books have in our society. Featuring authors such as...

Reunited with two of my favorites, Elizabeth McCullough Keenan and Greg Wands to celebrate their latest, Trust Issues. I was so thrilled to chat with them again, way back in COVID we met via Zoom and it was fun from the start! Their latest thriller is full of twists, scams, cons and an unforgettable road trip that will have you guessing until the very last page. We caught up in life- new babies, a...

You're Fatally Invited..to this weeks episode of the podcast! I welcomed Ande Pliego to celebrate her new thriller by the opening line- You're Fatally Invited! A writers retreat gone awry with a murder of one of the authors in attendance. Yes, please. I am loving all these thrillers centered in the book world which is one of our topics for disussion. We talk Ande's writing inspiration, her writing...

Mom, teacher, author and farmhouse viral sensation, Melissa Ferguson chats with me about her latest romance, The Perfect Rom Com. Ghost writing, a hot book agent and an author who has the biggest heart make up this perfect valentines read. I loved chatting with Melissa, a total badass, who writes fab romances, home schools 4 kids (OMG!) and lives in a fun famrhouse that she is always showcasing an...

Who remembers Love Connection? The dream date show that was my security blanket while I was home sick from elementary school. Who doesn't love a dating show? Well in this new audio-only romcom, Know Your Newlywed is your new fave dating show! I was so thrilled to welcome Hillary and Heather to the pod to celebrate this FUN, heart-filled romance, told by Mary Mouser and Tyler Posey. I always lo...

An love letter to Nora Ephron with an homage Sleepless in Seattle, who more could you ask for in a romcom? Well the person to bring you this dream read, is B.K. Borison and after our chat is was clear she was the person to write this book. I had the best time chatting with B.K. about her writing, love of a romcom and Nora, being in our romcome era, new mom life and so much more. I loved this book....

If a book has a stalker storyline, I am in. I think because it is one of my biggest fears. When I read about Megan Collins' Cross My Heart, I knew I needed to read it. Heart transplant, stalking, obsession- all the key elements to a twisty thriller reminiscent of the the 90's thrillers we all loved. I loved chatting with Megan about her inspiration ( a real life story inspired!), her writing proce...

I was SO thrilled to welcome Jessica Soffer to Books are Chic to celebrate her magical, heart filled, sweeping love story, This is a Love Story- out TODAY! This February Read with Jenna pick is a heart breaking, chicken soup for the soul, life affirming, silver lined beauty and us readers are better for it. I will think about this book for a long time. I love a book that makes you think about life...

The fabulous writing duo of Taylor Hutton joined me on pub day to celebrate their debut dark romance, Strike and Burn. It has romance, mystery, murder, SPICE and drama. A perfect dark romance recipe that only Hutton could do. I loved talking to these two about their process, how they came to be, romance and so much more. I loved Julie and Adele! They were so much fun and their admiration and respe...

Bucket list, dream guest Kate Kennedy joined me for a discussion of one of my favorite 2024 reads, One In A Millenial. If I could summarize my nostalgia and feelings in a book, this is it. Just trust me. It is a celebration pop culture moments in the 90's, 00's and today woven with the most perfect cultural commentary that only Kennedy can do. You will laugh, you will cry, you will find yo...

Think bad a** mom who is also a killer but is also a wife and friend and throw her into the leading role of Asia Mackay's latest, A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage. This was such a fun read and I loved the main character, Haze. She had a little bit of all moms who are trying their best to parent, be a partner, friend and all the things in between- some of which may be killing bad guys. I loved c...

Three-peat guest, Fiona Davis is on Books are Chic today! Pub day celebration for The Stolen Queen and I am so happy to shout out this book. Every book I say Davis can't get any better and then she does. This book is Egypt, Vogue, the Met and intrigue- perfection. I always love seeing Fiona as she feels like an old friend. Her writing is exquisite, her research unmatched and curiosity as a writer...

New must-buy author alert! Nora Dahlia. She joined me on Books are Chic to chat her new rom com, Pick Up. Part rom com, part mom com this book was pure joy. I lol'd as this was the perfect depiction of mom life with a little swoon and spice. I loved getting to chat with Nora as she is just as a delightful. We chatted writing ,mom life, travel and so much more.

Queen, Icon, Legend, @dannypellegrino joined me on @booksarechic and all I can say is WHAT 👏🏻 A 👏🏻 DREAM 👏🏻 If you are a fan, follower, reader or listener of Danny, I can tell you he is exactly how you hoped he would be. Charming, funny, sparkly, smart, the BRIGHTEST light ✨ This was a bucket list author for me and it’s never lost on me how lucky I am to be able to talk to people like Danny...

Pip Drysdale writes a thriller that sucks you in and makes you not want to stop turning the pages. The Close Up, her latest, centers around a writer and her stalker who is acting out the pages of her first book. It is tense and twisty. But also she had me at stalker. I was so excited to welcome her to Books are Chic to chat about the inspiration for this book as well as celebrate it. She was open...

I love a YA thriller and I have said multiple times, I feel like YA thrillers are having a resurgence of popularity and amazingness. I was so thrilled to welcome Jan Gangsei for her AH-mazing YA thriller, Dead Below Deck. It is giving Pretty Little Liars meets Below Deck. Toxic friendships, murder and a dream yacht are all the players in this popcorn thriller. I loved chatting with Jan about her w...

I loved chatting with Clare Gilmore about her latest rom-com, Perfect Fit. I love a rom-com around the holidays and this had all the perfect ingredients- spice, heart and banter. We chatted writing, romance and lots more.

I had the privilege of chatting with Sarah Labrie to celebrate her debut memoir, No One Gets to Fall Apart. This book has garnered amazing reviews from the New York Times and Oprah Magazine and it is worthy of them all. It is open, honest and authentic to Labrie's voice. I loved having the opportunity to chat with her about her process and her story. We chat mental illness, adult friendship and pe...