Books are Chic

My girl Meredith Schorr is back for her second time on Books are Chic! I was so happy to see her and chat her latest release, Someone Just Like You. We chatted books, Steamy Lit Con, TV (she's a TV aficionado) and so much more. Follow Meredith for her latest novels and news: https://meredithschorr.com

Holly James of the rom com novel, The Deja Glitch stopped by! Holly holds a pHD and is a scientist (data!) by day, rom com writer by night! She was so much fun with chat with and had great writing tips, rom com recs and more! Follow Holly for her latest novels and news: https://hollyjamesbooks.com

I had so much fun chatting with Wendy Heard about all things- books, writing, Heartstopper and more. Her latest, You Can Trust Me, is a psychological thriller that has Eyes Wide Shut vibes and remote islands. It was a People Magazine pick of the week and a perfect summer read. Follow Wendy for her latest novels and news: https://www.wendyheard.com

Thriller author, Samantha Downing joined me to celebrate her latest, A Twisted Love Story. A toxic relationship reminiscent of True Romance. We chatted writing, books and so much more. Follow Samantha for her latest novels and news: https://www.samanthadowning.com

Could be the longest episode in the history of Books are Chic! Thea Glassman joined me for her 5 star read, Freak, Gleeks and Dawson's Creek- How 7 Teen Shows Transformed Television. This episode was a dream come true! An author who did the greatest deep dive into some of the best television shows who is also a pop culture expert, came to chat with me and nothing was off the table. Thea now jo...

If you love the Housewives, reality TV, pop culture, beach reads and insider TV gossip then this episode of BAC is for you. I am joined by Real Housewife of Toronto, Kara Alloway also debut author of a FUN summer beach read, Most Hated. We chatted ALL the things- TV, inside scoop, writing, Hollywood and so much more. She was so much fun to chat with and really gave insight into so much more than I...

One of my favorites returns to Books are Chic with another one of her solo thrillers, Gone Tonight. Sarah Pekkanen had a thriving solo writing career which then catapulted when she joined forces with Greer Hendricks and their smash debut, The Wife Between Us. Gone Tonight is a wild ride with twists and turns you do not see coming. With praise from Colleen Hoover, yes THAT Colleen Hoover, this is o...

Two of my most favorite BFF's turned writers, return to Books are Chic with their latest summer rom-com, The Comeback Summer. Ali Brady, the writing duo of Bradeigh Godfrey and Alison Hammer are such a delight. The Comeback summer has heart, humor, a little spice and all the ingredients that make Ali Brady's books so special. We chatted writing, CoHo, Book Bonanza, Rom Coms and friendship!...

Bucket list author alert! Katherine Center joins me to celebrate her latest, Hello Stranger. Another blockbuster rom com! I loved chatting with her about her writing and what her signature recipe is. She is such a delight and I could have talked for hours with her. There is a reason why we all say, we need more Katherine Center! Follow Katherine for her latest novels and news: https://katherinecen...

Loved my second chat with Catherine McKenzie to celebrate her latest release, Have you Seen Her. Inspired by the search and rescue of Yosemite and with a story reminiscent of the disappearance of Gaby Petito, this had me turning the pages. We chatted about what Catherine had been up to since we last chatted, arm chair detectives, murder and so much more including her dabble in rom coms! Follow Cat...

I had the best time chatting with Clemence Michallon, author of the most suspenseful and creepy, The Quiet Tenant- which I devoured. This novel plays out like a movie. Clemence is like Emily in Paris but Clemence in NYC. I loved hearing her story and journey with this book. I also loved figuring out she was a Bravo lover! I think I am picking up on a trend with writers, LOL. Follow Clemence for he...

Girls and Their Horses is on all the beach read lists this summer! It was a mix of a Lifetime movie, 90's primetime drama and Real Housewives. All the ingredients for a perfect rich thriller. I loved chatting with Eliza and hearing about her past writing career, love of horses and admission of bravoholic. She was SO fun and I can't wait to have her on again. Follow Eliza for her latest nov...

I had the best time chatting with former Reese Witherspoon pick, Andi Bartz about her latest, The Spare Room. We talked writing, reading and why she brought the pandemic into her latest thriller. Follow Andrea for her latest novels and news: https://www.andreabartz.com

Katie joined me from the UK to celebrate her debut, The Girls of Summer. A slow burn psychological suspense that is perfect for your beach bag! Follow Katie for her latest novels and news: https://www.katiebishopwrites.com

I love when the universe just knows. I had no clue I would be posting my 100th episode today and it just happened to be with one of my most favorite authors and people, Fiona Davis. Her newest novel, OUT TODAY, is her best one yet. Set at Radio City and centering around the Rocketttes and a NYC bomber, this is the epitome of a chic historical thriller. I LOVED IT. We chatted the inspo behind the b...

My new BFFL Victoria Benton Frank joined me to celebrate her DEBUT, My Magnolia Summer. Reminiscent of Steel Magnolias with all the ingredients of a perfect, southern summer beach literary cocktail. We talked writing, women, her legendary and iconic mom- THE Dorothea Benton Frank, restaurant life and so much more. She was hysterical, lovely and really everything you want in a bestie. Follow Victor...

Jaclyn Goldis joined Books are Chic from Tel-Aviv to celebrate her thriller debut, The Chateau. You all know I love a girls trip gone wrong and this one was one for the beach bags. We chatted 90's love, books, writing, traveling, all the things. She was such a delight! Follow Jaclyn for her latest novels and news: https://www.jaclyngoldis.com

Queen, Icon, Book legend, Adriana Trigiani joined me for what was a hilarious and inspiring chat. We came together to celebrate the paperback release for The Good Left Undone, a sweeping tale of females, family and unexpected love. I loved it! She chatted about writing, Italian culture, her TV writing days and SO MUCH MORE. Seriously, it was like a Ted talk. If you haven't read any of her back...

She's part of Friends and Fiction, NYT best-selling author and on my author bucket list for years and now she is here! Was SO thrilled to welcome Patti Callahan Henry to Books are Chic to chat her latest, The Secret Book of Flora Lea. She was such a delight and we chatted books, style and so much more. You will devour Flora Lea, it was magical, mysterious and all the things. Follow Patti for her l...

The Last Mrs. Parrish is one of my top favorite reads of all time so I was thrilled when Liv Constantine joined me to celebrate their latest, The Senator's Wife. A perfect beach thriller. We had so much fun chatting early books, inspiration and being chosen as a Reese's Book Club pick! Follow Liv for their latest novels and news: https://livconstantine.com

So my new BFF's, Aurey and Emily wrote and debut called Emma of 83rd Street and we spent over an hour chatting about it. ROM COM, beach reading joy, at it's finest. We talked writing, rom coms, all versions of Emma, Clueless, 90210 ( duh!, my people!) and even Felicity! I loved this duo SO much! If you want instant happiness, this is the book for you! Follow Emily and Audrey for their late...

2 TIME NYT best-selling author, Carley Fortune joins me again! Her latest, Meet me at the Lake is a summer rom com with heart touching on deeper issues and one hot tattooed guy :) I was so thrilled to have her back as we chatted about the 90's AGAIN, writing, her sophomore novel and so much more. She is always such a delight. Follow Carley for her latest novels and news: https://www.carleyfort...

You all know I love to support a debut author so I will thrilled when Nicole Hackett joined me to celebrate her debut thriller, The Perfect Ones. TPO tackles a influencer trip gone wrong with many twists and turns and an atmospheric vibe. I loved chatting with Nicole and the BEST thing we can do is support her by reading this book! Follow Nicole for her latest novels and news: https://nicolehacket...

If you love Thelma and Louise, you will LOVE the The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise.  I was so thrilled to welcome Colleen Oakley to the podcast to talk about this book that brought sheer joy to me.  It has heart, humor and a little bit of mystery and left me appreciating all the elders in my life.  AND it was a GMA Buzz pick for March, woot woot.  Colleen was just as j...

I read Strangers in the Night in one day.  That is all I have to say.  If you love old hollywood or toxic relationships or Frank Sinatra, this book is for you.  Heather Webb has a gift of taking real life figures and creating the most incredible fictional world for them.  Her research is impeccable and it shows up on her pages.  I LOVED this book.  And loved being abl...