BOOKSTORM

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen are here to chat about The Golden Couple ! This novel kept us on the edge of our seats - we encounter some master manipulators! We've all encountered them in real life, haven't we? People who seem charming and charismatic, but who have their own agenda.  People who deceive.  We shine some light on that dysfunctional behavior! But we also cover the type...

“Words are the resistance among oppressors, words rivaling heavy artillery, seemingly insignificant and yet still efficacious…” Powerful words from a powerful novel! This WWII story has it all - the French resistance, secret codes, women moving into non-traditional roles, intelligence gathering, the plight of displaced persons, and the necessity of the written word…inspiring, hopeful, compassionat...

Power, politics, narcissism, and revenge … yes, we cover it all in this wonderful discussion with Chris Pavone about TWO NIGHTS IN LISBON , his newest international thriller! We talk about fame – including its burdens, dangers, and pitfalls. Are people aware of the price they may have to pay for that lifestyle? What happens when the cost is you ? What happens when people have more fame and power t...

Join us for an excellent and thought-provoking  discussion with Dolen Perkins-Valdez about historic atrocities against Black girls and women, as well as the governmental and corporate interests that perpetrated these wrongs. We talk about reproductive injustice, racism, dignity, fundamental rights, discrimination against differently-abled people, standing up against powerful oppressors, sisterhood...

Sarah McCoy (Mustique Island) is on the Radar!  We’re immersed in the lush, private Caribbean island of Mustique in the 1970s - a place where royalty and celebrities can cavort … far away from the eyes of the press and the expectations of upper class society. We cover just a handful of the themes in this rich novel, including motherhood, sisterhood, class distinctions, colonialism, and fate versus...

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Join us for a wide-ranging and beautiful discussion about identity, multiculturalism, discovery, tradition, and, of course, Black Cake! Charmaine talks about the questions she asks about the human condition, including those relating to our expectations, dreams, and aspirations. We covered a number of delicate subjects, including shame … and how open should we be with others about past trauma. Shou...

Join us for a riveting discussion about complicated family dynamics … and fresh starts -- we love these characters and their messy lives! We talked about self-deception, fear, and faking it until you make it. (Hello, social media?!) We touch on marriages without passion, sibling relationships, growth through crisis, communication breakdowns, family competition, judging others … and celebrating the...

Internationally-known, best-selling author Francine Rivers is on the radar with The Lady's Mine, her newest novel! While we laughed and enjoyed this sweet story, we also were struck by the important underlying themes. What happens when you stand up to wrongdoing? Your reputation suffers, your safety is compromised, and obstacles appear out of nowhere. It's exhausting! We discussed leader...

E15: Paula McClain is on the radar with her fantastic crime thriller When the Stars Go Dark! Join us as we dive deep on topics ranging from the ripple effects of childhood trauma, abandonment by a parent, the physical effects of psychological harm, the resiliency of children, missing and exploited children … and growth, hope, and forgiveness. We talk about the mindset of killers, as well as the ps...

E14:  Nina DeGramont is on the radar with her riveting novel The Christie Affair!! Join us as we explore a terrific take on the real-life eleven day disappearance of beloved mystery writer Agatha Christie … told from the perspective of the other woman. Is there ever an excuse for betrayal? Does justifiable husband-stealing exist? Do we all long to flip the script in our own lives? What happens whe...

E13: Adriana Trigiani (The Good Left Undone) is on the Radar! Join us for a dazzling conversation with this New York Times best-selling author! We talk all things Italian! We cover family secrets, the role of women in Italian families, cultural traditions, and the preservation of legacies. We touch on WWII Italy, prejudice, and the importance of family stories … even the distressing ones. And what...

E12: Fiona Davis (The Magnolia Palace) is on the Radar! Family secrets, betrayal, murder ... and even new beginnings within one of New York City's most storied Gilded Age mansions, the home belonging to the famous Frick Family! We cover it all. Join us as we explore the beauty of art, women's beauty, especially as viewed through the eyes of men, father wounds, absent parents, generationa...

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Laura Morelli about her latest novel The Stolen Lady! We talk about the famous Mona Lisa, and the priceless treasures stolen by the Nazis during WWII! Wow! We also cover the universal beauty of art, the justice angles, the return of stolen pieces, and so much more- Laura shares so many little-known tidbits … a do. not. miss.  You can find more of your favo...

Join us for an absolutely riveting discussion with Heather Morris about her brand new best-seller Three Sisters! We explore the gripping themes underlying this amazing novel - as well as the story of the real-life sisters that inspired it! We cover family bonds, WWII, the Holocaust, living to honor the dead, the phenomenon of Survivor’s Guilt, prejudice, hate, sisterhood, remembering history, peac...

How far would you go to protect your family? Would you take justice into your own hands? We tackled those fascinating topics and more … including crisis responses, true crime, ordinary fathers as heroes, “good” and “bad,” lawlessness, losing faith in the legal system, and damages designed to punish a wrongdoer. We laughed — a lot — and even made a few lawyer cracks! And BONUS … we meet Lisa’s dogs...

Best-Selling author SANDRA BROWN and her incredible novel BLIND TIGER are on the radar! We tackled some of the most fascinating topics out there, including the long-term impacts of Prohibition on society,  black markets, the rise of crime, the problem of addressing the symptoms of societal problems like addiction and domestic abuse, instead of the root causes … and we didn’t stop there! We talked...

E7:  Best-selling author Samantha Greene Woodruff braves the storm to talk about her incredible book The Lobotomist’s Wife! Join us as we tackle a handful of fascinating topics, including the trap of believing your own press, misguided beliefs about depression in the 50s, dismissive notions about women’s health, medical research, being our own health advocate, early views on PTSD, the promise of t...

Kristina McMorris, and her fabulous novel Sold on a Monday , is on the radar! Join us for fascinating discussions about the Depression Era, poverty, and its impact on children and families; the role of empathy, selflessness, second guessing ourselves, life-changing choices... and mistakes. Do not miss this one! You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast ! We'r...

Join us and Christina Baker Kline as we discuss her incredible novel The Exiles! We chat about perseverance, hope, sisterhood, the birth of modern Australia, cultural and aboriginal injustices, colonialism, the protections found in the Constitution, and the transformative power of education! You don’t want to miss this engaging discussion!  You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at...

E4: Best-selling author Jessica Strawser braves the storm to talk about A Million Reasons Why , her latest novel! We discuss shocking family secrets (especially the ones revealed after a DNA test), chronic illness, living organ donation, the complexities of a parent-adult child relationship, boundaries with toxic people, mental health, and the realization that nobody's life is as perfect as i...

 Best-selling author Tosca Lee braves the storm to talk about two of her latest novels: The Line Between and A Single Light! We explore natural disasters, selflessness, sustainability, cults, renewal, emerging pandemics, and, of course, love and the relationships that carry us through trying times. (Bonus: somehow we touch on biodiversity, melting permafrost and elephants!)  You can find more of y...

Best-selling author STEVEN JAMES braves the storm to discuss his thrilling novel SYNAPSE! Join us as we explore the soul, artificial intelligence in a world 30 years in the future, grieving, complicated human choices, rights for non-humans, and animals in the afterlife! This conversation will stay with you long after you listen.  You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM...

Join us and best-selling author Lisa Wingate on a deep dive into the themes and topics in The Book of Lost Friends ! We cover messy family histories,  preserving a legacy, dueling identities, remembering history, the difficulty, but importance, of family relationships, common humanity, and more.   You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast ! We're also on Inst...