Everyone Loved It But Me

Lisa discussed the 11 books she read in September and ranked them in order from worst to best. This month, she read a wide range of celebrity memoirs and ranks all of her books.    Books Lisa Discusses:    The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish   If You Would Have Told Me by John Stamos   Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between) by Lauren Graham...

Lisa celebrates her third anniversary of Everyone Loved It But Me. She discusses how the podcast has changed and grown over the past three years. She discusses challenges with the podcast and lessons learned. She also discusses milestones of the podcast and the most popular episodes during the past two years  She answers questions she’s received from listeners and discusses her future goals for th...

Lisa talks in-depth about the beloved comedy and memoir Yes Please by Amy Poehler. This is a hilarious book - though only some things don't work as well on the page they might in standup. The New York Times addresses how much of the book is filler with empty pages for writing notes and parts of scripts in the book.   Books discussed:    Finding Me by Viola Davis   In Pieces by Sally Field For...

 Lisa discusses and analyzes Tina Fey's memoir Bossypants , which she wrote in 2011. It is more like a comedy sketch than a deep-dive memoir.  The Washington Post describes how this book doesn’t go beyond Fey’s humor. She sticks with her funny Saturday Night Live types of bits. She doesn’t share her life’s challenges. In The Guardian , writer Carole Cadwalladr talks about the fact that Fey do...

Lisa revisited this episode with guest Nicole Zelniker where they discussed  The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo written by Taylor Jenkins Reid. There are spoilers during this discussion.  Nicole has written   Letters I'll Never Send and Until We Fall . Check out the rest of her work on her website .  In an interview with PopSugar Reid writes about how Elizabeth Taylor inspired the novel.   Boo...

Lisa discussed and ranked the eight books she read in August. She doesn’t offer any spoilers on these books; rather, she shares a little bit about each book.   Books read and ranked in August  Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives by Mary Laura Philpott  The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens    After Annie by Anna Quindlen Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me by Whoopie Goldberg   My...

Lisa offers a treat episode in which she discusses three overlooked books. These books aren’t super popular, but you can consider adding them to your to-be-read list.  Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives by Mary Laura Philpott  The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens    After Annie by Anna Quindlen For more information, find Lisa on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and her website . *The book ti...

Enjoy this revisited episode where Lisa and bookstore owner Laura Larson discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. This is a book that addresses suicide and mental health issues. NPR wrote this article tiled “It’s Not Quite Dark Enough in the Midnight Library.”   Laura opened Odyssey Bookstore in March 2020. The store focuses on sustainability and is nestled in a darling spot in Ithaca, New York....

Lisa discusses Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story by John Brendt. This book is a non-fiction novel that was published in 1994 and is written as part of the love story of Savannah and part of true crime.   Books Discussed:  Tell Me Everything: The Story of a Private Investigation by Erika Krouse   For more information, find Lisa on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and her websi...

Lisa discusses her first five star book of the year – Finding Me by Viola Davis. This is a powerful and touching memoir written by Davis. She delves into her childhood of poverty along with domestic abuse and sexual abuse that enclosed her family. For more information, find Lisa on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and her website . *The book titles mentioned include affiliate links. You can support...

Lisa changed her format for a summer episode. Instead of discussing one popular book, she discussed three overlooked books. These are all books that aren’t selling millions of copies.   Books Discussed:  Terrace Story by Hillary Leichter   How to Read a Book by Monica Wood   The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman by Mari Lowe For more information, find Lisa on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and her...

Lisa discusses Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn, the historical romance between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. Here, she discusses the key differences between the book and Season 3 of Bridgerton, which just came out in the summer of 2024.   Books discussed:    The Queen's Gambit by Evie Dunmore  For more information, find Lisa on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and her...

Lisa discusses Romancing Mister Bridgerton  by Julia Quinn, the historical romance about Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. Season 3 of Bridgerton, which highlights this romance, was just released. In today’s episode, Lisa focuses on the book.   Next week’s episode, Lisa will discuss the book versus the TV show.    The Duke Undone by Joanna Lowell   Mr. Malcolm's List by Suzanne All...

Lisa discusses Silent Book Clubs and the overlooked book Starfish by Lisa Fipps. A silent book club is where people show up and read quietly while being in the company of one another. It has grown in popularity and is a national movement. You'll be able to learn more here.  She also discusses Starfish without any spoilers. Starfish is a book about Ellie, who is overweight and has been bullied...

Lisa and Pam Bice discuss Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Pam is a middle school teacher in Central Ohio. Gone Girl is a super popular book and received many accolades from The New York Times . It’s been more than ten years since the book was published and spawned the “Gone Girl Effect,” according to The Ringer .  Flynn also says it’s not a question of when but if regarding a sequel in a People Magazi...

Lisa and actress and author Christy Cashman discuss Christy’s new book, The Truth About Horses . In this episode, Christy shares how her love of horses inspired her book. There are no spoilers about the book in this episode.  You can find an interview with Geraldine Books, author of Horse , with Christy Cashman here.  Christy is on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn . She also has a Tik Tok for her...

 Lisa and Christy Cashman , actress and author, discuss Bridge To Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. This book was a Newberry Award winner and is one of the first books banned regularly due to its discussion about religion.   Christy wrote a heartwarming debut Young Adult novel, The Truth About Horses . Next week's episode will focus on The Truth About Horses.  Books Discussed:    Front Desk (...

Lisa discusses the debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. This was published in May 2022, and received rave remarks from critics and was picked by Jenna Bush Hagger as a book of the month for her book club.   This article on Book Shelf Fantasies highlights that it’s fun to hear from the mind of octopus  Marcellus. NPR includes an interview with Van Pelt, where she addresses h...

Enjoy this revisited episode as Lisa and her guest Storm Kopitsch, youth services director for the Fowlerville, Michigan Library, discuss The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, originally written as Star Wars fan-fiction about Kylo Ren and Rey.   A number of publications lauded the book but Kirkus Reviews offers a constructive opinion.    Storm and her library post frequently on TikTok and have mor...

Lisa and her daughter Liz Hedger discuss how you could rate a library. There are many sites available to rate restaurants, schools, and movies. However, not as much analysis exists on how to review or rate a library. Lisa and Liz discuss criteria such as location, parking, accessibility, programs, and book collection.  Here is an article that discusses essential aspects of libraries.  *The book ti...

Lisa discusses her best and worst books of the year so far.  She read these books in 2024, not necessarily those published in 2024.  Books Discussed:    Britney Spears: The Woman in Me by Britney Spears   Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar   Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond by Henry Winkler Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison   Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton.    The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath   B...

 Lisa discusses Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score with avid reader Faith Eck. This book was published in 2022 and is being developed into a movie.  Books Discussed:    Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score   The Bodyguard by Katherine Center   The Lost Husband by Katherine Center My Life with the Water Boys by Ali Novak   Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center   By the Book-A Meant to Be Novel b...

On this special Mother’s Day Episode, Lisa talks with her Mom, Carleen Shidler, and her daughter, Liz Hedger. They share their reading journeys and how the types of books they read have changed over time.  Books Discussed:    Chesapeake by James A. Michener Tales of the South Pacific by James Michener Virgin River by Robyn Carr Bride By Mistake by Serenity Woods Christian Romance Books by Chloe Ca...

Lisa discusses some unique programs available at libraries across the country. She examines libraries such as the New York Public Library and its career programs .   The Indianapolis Public Library has a long list of health and safety programs The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has a wealth of programs, including music programs .    San Diego Public Library has dozens of progr...

Lisa discusses The Women by Kristin Hannah, published in February 2024 and about a woman named Frances “Frankie” McGrath, who becomes a nurse in Vietnam. This episode has massive spoilers in the book. If you want to learn more about the book without spoilers, go to part 1 here . The book is unique in that it highlights the nurses in Vietnam.    The Washington Post offers a list of Vietnam War book...