Books are Chic

One of my favorite episodes of the year, Katie Cicatelli-Kuc. This episode is special for a few reasons: 1. Chloe and I buddy read, Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice and it was the perfect fall read, 2. When I read the book, I noticed Katie, in the acknowledgements, said she wrote the book while undergoing cancer treatments (my daughter went through cancer treatment as well) 3. I immediately reach...

I love YA and love being able to welcome fab YA authors to Books are Chic. I was so thrilled to welcome Olivia Worley to Books are Chic for her latest YA thriller, The Debutantes. Set in gothic New Orleans against the backdrop of the cutthroat debutante society. A missing girl, murder, glitz and mystery all make up this perfect fall read. Olivia and I chatted inspo, YA, writing and so much more.

I had the best time welcoming back JT Ellison to Books are Chic! We had the best talk when she first came on for her book, It's One of Us as I appreciated her openness on the subject matter and respected her way to speak her truth through story. I was more than thrilled to read and celebrate her latest, A Very Bad Thing. Murder, stalking, the book world and a high profile author- all things that a...

Part 1 of my Halloween double feature: Hidden Pictures was one of my favorite reads last year so I was thrilled to welcome Jason Rekulak to Books are Chic! His latest, The Last One at the Wedding, was wedding gone wrong - a fave suspense plot line. Boston, murder, fabulous wedding and too many suspects were all the ingredients to this perfect fall read. I had to much fun chatting with Jason about...

Part 2 Halloween double feature: The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel, the perfect homage to Alfred himself and the perfect fall read IMO. I was so thrilled to welcome Stephanie to Books are Chic to talk writing, books and the inspiration and research behind this book. We also chatted themes from her other books and so much more. Who doesn't love a weekend getaway with old friends at a remote h...

You all know I love welcoming new authors to Books are Chic and I was so thrilled to welcome Alexandra "Zan" Romanoff for her new romcom, Big Fan. What I loved even more was that Big Fan was the first romance novel under the brand new, women run romance imprint, 831 Stories. Big Fan is a blend of politics, boy bands and a whole lot of heart. It is a bite sized read that will leave you wanting more...

If you love Disney, if you love pop culture, TV and early 2000 celebs, you will LOVE Disney High. I was so thrilled to chat with Ashley Spencer about her debut book and chat all things Disney channel. This book is a love letter to the early aughts Disney channel celebs and shows that set off a global Disney phenomenon. Spencer thoughtfully pens this book with insider interviews, fun facts and stor...

I really don't know what is more chic than a book about Taylor Swift and her style? I'll wait.... Sarah Chapelle the brains and style behind the instagram handle, Taylor Swift Styled, has thoughtfully written and curated the most epic book of all things T Swift style. The must-have for any Swift fan, fashion lover or pop culture enthusiast. I had the best time talking all things Taylor, fashion an...

Once More From the Top is a nostalgic journey that will have you thinking of all your most favorite singers as well as all your most favorite high school memories. I had the best time chatting with Emily Layden and celebrating this book. We chatted the importance of music, writing, pop culture and so much more. If you loved Daisy Jones and the Six, you will devour this novel!

Chic. That is what this book is. When I say books are chic, this book is the epitome of just that. I LOVE a good non-fiction fashion history book so much so that I have a whole bookcase dedicated to the genre. When I heard about Nancy's book, I knew it was a must-read and it did not disappoint. If you love fashion, this is for you. If you love history, this is for you. If you love New York, th...

I have been a huge fan of Laura Dave's since the first time I read Eight Hundred Grapes. Then came, The Last Thing He Told Me, classic, loved, continued my Laura Dave love fest and THEN we get the "soulful suspense" (more on that in the episode) gem, The Night We Lost Him. Laura is a master on storytelling and writing. It was so fun to chat with her about her inspirations, her love f...

We all know her ~ mom, influencer, OOTD queen and reality TV maven, Stassi Schroeder is back with her third book, You Can't Have it All. I was fortunate enough to chat with Stassi this summer after reading the book. My first comment to her was she should be so proud; for speaking up about motherhood, marriage and all the things in between. She has come so far from her SUR days and it was so fu...

The fabulous writing duo of Ali Brady joined me, two of my most favorites, to celebrate their latest novel Until Next Summer. I have loved watching Alison and Bradeigh's writing journey and always love our chats. They take us back to summer camp with some romance, friendship, nostalgia and lots of spice. We talk the love of romance novels, summer magic and so much more.

Read with Jenna pick! Barnes and Noble August Book club selection! Book of the Month selection! NYT bestseller! The list is endless and this book was a gem. I was so thrilled to chat with Alison Espach to celebrate the many achievements and accolades of The Wedding People. This book is smart, thoughtful, funny and heartbreaking all in one, perfect end of summer literary aperitif. We chat writing,...

One of the many reasons I love the internet is when you meet people who feel like friends you had growing up. This is how I feel about Audrey and Emily. Not only do I love their books but I just love their conversation, energy and sparkle. We were reunited over their latest rom-com, Elizabeth of East Hampton, which I devoured. We chatted writing, book tour, Hamptons, Austen and FELICITY! You will...

Tim Ehrenberg of @timtalksbooks joins me this week! 🍾 First, in a new series of fabulous bookish people, Tim is my first non-author guest. I am so thrilled he was the one to kick off these episodes. 🙌🏻 We all know Tim as @elinhilderbrand right hand man but what I found out was he is an integral part of the Nantucket book scene. 📚 From president of the Nantucket Book Foundation @nantucketbookfe...

Christie Watson joins me this week to chat her latest psychological suspense, Moral Injuries. This was one of my favorite chats. Watson, a former nurse, chatted all things medical (my fave) and her insights, opinions and thoughts were so valuable and fascinating. Her medical expertise is so beautifully woven into her stories and this novel is no exception. I could have listened to her journey all...

So beyond thrilled to finally welcome Beatriz Williams to Books are Chic! She is a NYT best-selling author and a queen of historical fiction. We gathered to celebrate her latest novel, Husbands and Lovers which has made ALL the must-read beach reads list this summer as well as a Book of the Month selection. It has been one of my most favorite reads this summer. We talked books, New England, mother...

FINALLY! Emma Lord is on Books are Chic. I shout that with the most love. She is the human form of the loveliest confections (tying in her love for dessert here!) We chat books, desserts, fan fiction, beaches and so much more. Her adult rom-com debut, The Break-Up Pact was a fun, summery, story with nostalgia, heart and lots of treats. Emma is so fun and her bubbly energy is as contagious as her b...

Colleen McKeegan joined me this week to celebrate her latest novel, Rip Tide. I was so excited to have her on! This book was layer, upon layer of drama, mystery, a little romance and a whole lot of 2000's nostalgia. Top notch beach read ingredients. I loved chatting with Colleen about our own memories of the early '00's, writing, reading, sisters, beach towns and motherhood. It was such a fun disc...

I was so excited to bring back Laurie Elizabeth Flynn to Books are Chic! Til' Death Do Us Part has been one of my most fave reads of the summer. Wine, vineyards, dead bodies and a widow who just may not be are all the elements to this perfect beachy thriller. We caught up and chatted books, wine, Sweet Valley High and so much more!

She's back. Still chic, still cool and still loves Bravo, Eliza Jane Brazier. We reunited to chat her latest, It Had to Be You- one of my fave reads of the summer. We chatted writing, new projects, Bravo :) and Hollywood. She is always so great to chat with and loved being able to celebrate this book!

A new guest and new fave chat for me with Kieran Scott! I was so happy to welcome her for her new mystery, People Will Talk. Beachside town, wedding and murder are all perfect ingredients in a summer mystery beach read. I LOVED chatting with Kieran. I learned so much about her, her writing career- she worked on SWEET VALLEY HIGH!, pop culture and so much more. This was such a fun read and I think...

Happy Pub day to today's guest, Catherine Steadman! Think Squid Game meets The Game. Lies, puzzles, race against time and so much more in this white knuckle thriller. She and I talked being an OG Reese pick, writing, her time acting, thrillers and so much more. Catherine was such a delight and this book is perfect summer time reading.

This episode is for the record books. If you ask me, "Court, I need a really great thriller?" one of my recommendations will always be, Look Closer by David Ellis. Clocking in at almost 2 hours, David gave me so much of his time, his story, insight, inspiration and so much more. We probably could have chatted all day. His latest, The Best Lies, is a twisty, police/FBI/lawyer driven tale...