Living A Life Through Books

Today's book is about capitalism and the environment.  I hope you enjoy our discussion of it.  Please support me through a Libro. FM subscription or by buying me a coffee. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce t...

Gina Panettieri is an agent for writers and she talks candidly about the  process of agenting.  If you are a writer, this is an episode you do not wish to miss. Her handle on Twitter is @ginapanettieri.  Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It d...

August 2022 I read 10 books.  Hope you enjoy hearing about them. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes.  Your support means the world to me. How about Buy Me A Coffee , I would greatly appreciate...

Gary S. Kadet is an author, ghost writer, script writer, and an avid reader. He was a journalist and a reviewer.  Listen to the episode for more about his past and qualifications.  Please note the opinions expressed by the guest are his alone and do not reflect that of myself or the podcast.  Also, please note that there will be adult language in this episode. Join Libro. FM and use...

This is a book about an Indo-Fijian woman.  The author joins us after 20 mins. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes.  Your support means the world to me. How about Buy Me A Coffee , I would great...

An alternate history anthology was put together (in a very short time) to benefit Ukraine.  Sales from this project go towards a good cause and the editor David Flin,  a couple of authors Alex Wallace and Mathew Kresal and Lena who helped in the organizational aspects, join me to discuss this project.  Here are their brief bios and also please note this link to purchase this antholo...

This month we discuss the 12 books I read.  Some 5 star reads in there.  Take a listen. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes.  Your support means the world to me. How about Buy Me A Coffee ,...

EXPLICIT content.  Adult themes.  We discuss our thoughts on the book, themes, and our favorite characters (and not so favorite ones). Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes.  Your support mea...

Today I'm talking with author Jayanthi Sankar. Shas been in several international literary festivals, including the APWT 2018 at Gold coast. She loves reading fiction as much as experimenting with writing fiction. Her previous novel, Misplaced Heads, was the Eyelands Book Awards 2020 final-list in Greece. It made its mark–as an outstanding postmodern historical fiction of the d...

Talking to Alison Espach about her new book Notes On Your Sudden Disappearance . I learned a lot about where the concepts of the book came from and it was great to learn about her writing process. You can reach her at alisonespach.com Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or ju...

June was a slow month.  I read 4 books and here's my June update. Would appreciate your support of my podcast.   Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes.  Your support means the world to me. Ho...

Greenlights is a memoir and as always, we had a lively discussion.  If you have read the book, you know that this discussion can go in any direction really and it did. I loved the perspectives my book club members brought and hope you enjoy this episode. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved on...

Random thoughts on my birthday about hitting 1000 followers on Instagram and how bookish numbers play a part in one's reading/writing life. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes.  Your support means th...

This episode comprises of a few of the authors who contributed to an alternate history anthology. We talk about what alternate history is and what concepts the authors discuss in their works. If you enjoy alternate history, or even if you are new to it, this episode might be for you. Here's a bit about my panel. If I get more information about them, I will edit this show note. Alexander Wallace is...

Today we are talking about how one woman built community through writing in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Meet Surabhi Kaushik and be inspired by her commitment to writing and her community. ************************************************************** Here's the information about Surabhi Kaushik: You can find all of her works on her blog Her social media handles are as follows:   Faceboo...

The books I read in May 2022.  I managed to finish 10 books and I enjoyed some 5 star reads in that, so this might be a good episode if you are looking for a mystery/thriller or a romcom recommendation. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a...

Book club discussions involve the perspectives of the attending members and we had a lively discussion on this one. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes.  Your support means the world to me. How about...

For this month in review, I discuss my reading challenges for April 2022 and the 6 books that I finished.  And here are all the links to support me and ways you can reach me: Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce the...

Lively discussion of White Oleander by Janet Fitch.  Loved to hear everyone's point of view on this disturbing topic and book. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes.  Your support means the world...

In this episode I talk about the old Libby and the new Libby and the newer Libby. I address a Libby issue that has been popping up. I also talk about borrowing etiquette, from my pov. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce...

The books I've read this month and my super short reviews of them. I discuss my reading in general and a bit about this podcast. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes.  Your support means the world to...

Discussing the whole book with spoilers. There were several themes in this book and we had a good discussion. This session as with my book club sessions was done on Zoom.  Just an FYI, I will be switching to in-person soon and my book club members who are out of town, I will still figure out a way to get them through Zoom or some other medium. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2...

SPOILER ALERT FOR EPISODE With book club, we discuss all aspects of the book, including the ending and plot twists.  While this episode does not have a recorded audio spoiler alert, at the time of posting, please accept my apologies.  Due to family issues and my health, I have been behind on this episode.  This is our February book club and while I worked hard to edit, I was so focu...

Today, I am chatting with DAVID SIPRESS. He has been staff cartoonist since 1998 for The New Yorker, where he has published nearly 700 cartoons. He lectures widely on cartooning, and his autobiographical writing has appeared frequently on newyorker.com . Today is publication day for Sipress' memoir What's So Funny? A cartoonist's Memoir Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks f...

I discuss my reading in February and briefly go over the books I read and my thoughts and ratings on them. Join Libro. FM and use code LLTBPODCAST to get 2 audiobooks for the price of one.  Also, you can buy gift memberships for your loved ones for any occasion or just because. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes.  Your support means the world to me. How about Buy Me A...