Satellite Sisters

Satellite Sister Lian Dolan on this special episode drop of The Book Club Girl podcast talking about The Sweeney Sisters. The Book Club Girl Podcast is a biweekly podcast on which the show’s co-hosts, Tavia Kowalchuk and Eliza Rosenberry, talk about books perfectly suited for book clubs. They focus on one book each episode and this week, it’s The Sweeney Sisters. Plus, Summer reading recommendatio...

Lack of motivation. Academic backsliding. Social distancing collapsing. And everyone's driving you batty. Does this sound familiar? Do you have teens and college kids in the house? Do you have pandemic parenting questions? Susan Borison and Stephanie Silverman of Your Teen Media have answers. We tackle questions from the Satellite Sisters Facebook Group about what's happening in your house. And th...

Today we talk about taking action in the area of racial justice, both personally and professionally,then we've got some workplace advice (Stop The Unmasked Sneezing!), some entertainment ideas and a family controversy about our grandfather's actual line of work. Train conductor? Brewmaster? Truck Driver? Who knows. COVID-19 pandemic continues to have wide effects. Julie talks about education and c...

A Satellite Sisters Check-In - Our Sadness, Our Hopes plus a Kindergarten Graduation and New Dog Pool.  We begin today just checking in. What are we feeling? What should be do about it? How can we support our friends and sisters? Where do we go from here, America? How do we heal the pain? From there, some good news. A thrilling lift-off to space and some exciting twists to the story. Did you know ...

Lian and Liz both have new quarantine habits. Liz even has a slogan. Stop The Slide. Lian has high praise for Mindy Kaling's new Netflix show Never Have I Ever . Special shout-out for surprise John McEnroe stunt casting. Liz answers some of your work and workplace questions from the Satellite Sisters Facebook Group . Resources mentioned during Liz's Satellite Sisters Working It Out segment: Time M...

Satellite Sisters 2020 Best Beach Bag Books Special! Interview with Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks, plus book and podcast recommendations from the Satellite Sisters For the complete list of Satellite Sisters Beach Bag Books for 2020 with links to all, go to our  website here. To order any of these books and support indie bookstores, go to  www.bookshop.org Don't forget about  Lian Dolan's new...

Life Opening Up, College Graduations and Admissions, Fantasy Escapes, Birdwatching Boom Lian's  upcoming online appearances for The Sweeney Sisters include the Pequot Library , our hometown hangout that's featured in the book. Former college admissions officer Julie has thoughts about how admissions testing will or won't work in the future and Lian thinks about all the college graduations not taki...

It's Lian Dolan pub date for The Sweeney Sisters . We celebrate with an Ask Lian Anything. Thanks for all your questions! For complete info on Lian's appearances online, go to her Lian Dolan author page here . To order The Sweeney Sisters and support indie bookstores in the process, go to Bookshop.org or Greenlight Book in Brooklyn . Julie and Lian review Cooking with Liz latest season: Roast Salm...

Final countdown has begun to the publication date of  Lian's new novel The Sweeney Sisters on April 28 . To get in on the east coast online event at A Mightly Blaze at 2 pm ET/11 am PT or the Vroman's west coast event at 6 pm PT/9 pm ET, go to  Lian's author page here . Both events are free but the Vroman's event on crowdcast requires preregistration. On today's podcast, Julie has a HUGE idea for...

Weird Dreams, Tragic Optimism, Quarantrends and FOXES! Plus 'Cooking With Liz' S4 Review.  Lian Dolan's new novel  The Sweeney Sisters  comes out on April 28 . Thanks for  preordering the book  online and at through local I ndie bookstores here . Also, please ask your local library to order a copy. To follow all of Lian's activities, check out her  new website. Get a  signed bookplate from Lian. F...

Lian Dolan's new novel  The Sweeney Sisters  comes out on April 28 . Thanks for  preordering the book  online and at your local Indie book stores. Also, please ask your local library to order a copy. To follow all of Lian's activities, check out her  new website. How to get a signed bookplate from Lian. Fill out this Google doc. Lian reviews good and bad relationship advice for corona couples : ht...

News about our May 17 event at Sixth & I in Washington DC. Our live show will be postponed until next year. All who have already purchased tickets will be contacted via email by Sixth & I. We are now working on a plan to hold an event virtually on the original date. Details to come. Lian Dolan's new novel  The Sweeney Sisters  comes out on April 28. Thanks for  preordering the book  online...

So how's everyone doing out there? Lian and Julie both have observations about managing these times, while Liz is cooking things up in the kitchen. That's right, Liz of all people! We are thinking random thoughts, dealing with ambiguity, learning how to cook, and cancelling all of our Olympic-related plans. Thanks for letting us know what you are up to on your Satellite Sisters Facebook Group. Joi...

Satellite Sisters Special Episode: The importance of community and connection during the time of corona PLUS a surprise excerpt of the audiobook of Lian Dolan's new novel The Sweeney Sisters. For complete info, go to www.liandolan.com To pre-order the audiobook, go to www.audible.com/sisters or libro.fm To pre-order the book, go to you favorite indie bookstore (Lian's fave is Vroman's) or any onli...

Lian nails Rhythm Nation at her dance showcase.  Actual video posted here in Satellite Sisters Facebook Group ! Julie needs a ruling on some grocery store behavior. Liz thinks anti-influencers might be getting a bum rap. Plus the rise of drunk shopping, the end of Safe For Work, shout-out to the Time 100 and L A Times Sports Game Changers. In Entertaining Sisters, Liz recommends the new sports pod...

Creativity, Coronavirus, Olympic Marathon, Cooking vs Postmates, Book Recommendations, The Sweeney Sisters Drawing Buy TIX now! Satellite Sisters LIVE in Washington DC on May 17: Details on our  website here . Direct link to  tickets sales for Sixth & I here . Liz has a report on The Box Sessions creativity gathering including the fab Lynda Barry. Coronoavirus: Julie notes the closing of  the...

BIG Event Announcement, Lian's Birthday, Julie's Tour of Target, Weinstein Verdict  ORDER YOUR TIX NOW! Today we announce Satellite Sisters LIVE: Our 20th Anniversary Live Podcast on May 17 at 5 pm at Sixth & I in Washington DC. Details on our  website here . Direct link to  tickets sales for Sixth & I here . Today's podcast includes salutes to  Katherine Johnson  and B. Smith, two notable...

Satellite Sisters is off this week, but we recommend the Book Club Girl Podcast. Hosts Jen & Tavia, two avid readers and believers in books, discuss great book club picks, talk to authors and offer audio samples of new books. In today's episode, they discuss the New York Times bestseller Searching for Sylvie Lee with writer Jean Kwok. Hear the dramatic personal story that inspired her to write...

Oscar Round-Up, The Power of Friendship, High Distraction Factor News, First Winners of The Sweeney Sisters Insta and Facebook Contest  Enter our new contest to win an advance copy of Lian Dolan's new novel The Sweeney Sisters by posting a photo of you and your Satellite Sisters or Misters on Instagram or in our Satellite Sisters Facebook Group with the hashtags #TheSweeneySisters and #satsisters....

Lian Dolan's new novel  The Sweeney Sisters comes out on April 28. Thanks for  preordering the book  online and at your local Indie book stores. It means a lot. Also, please ask your local library to order a copy. To follow all of Lian's activities, check out her  new website. Enter our new Instagram and Facebook Group contest for The Sweeney Sisters by posting a photo of you and your Satellite Si...

Kobe Bryant: A great athlete, a complex and complicated man. Such a sad loss. Lian cites this column about Kobe from Bill Plaschke in the LA Times . Liz tells the surprising story of how she originally met Kobe. Julie's getting her info on the new coronavirus from either a reliable source like the CDC or longtime Satellite Sister Erin who writes about Hiding From The Virus in the Deployment Diatri...

Lian's got news! The first event to promote her new novel  The Sweeney Sisters  is scheduled for Mission Viejo, CA on Feb. 16, 2020. Yes, the book will be in the swag bag!  Order your tickets here . Lian Dolan's new novel  The Sweeney Sisters  comes out on April 28. Thanks for  preordering the book  online and at your local Indie book stores. It means a lot. Also, please ask your local library to...

Royal News! What say we about Harry and Meghan? Plus  Meghan and Harry's announcement about stepping down. We have MUCH to discuss. And by the way,  congrats Canada! Plus: Oscar Nominations: Do we really have to go see  The Joker ? Liz is not feeling it. Instead she recommends the trio of Little Women, The Farewell and The Hustler. Nominations be damned.  Julie's got strong thoughts about  Marriag...

We share our themes for the new year 2020. For Satellite Sisters, It's also the year of The Sweeney Sisters, Lian's new novel. Pre-order her book here . Her book launch will happen at Vroman's in Pasadena on April 28 . Come celebrate with her. Lian also has a book event in Mission Viejo CA in February. Here's a link for tickets . Julie has the exciting details of auto exec escape from Japan . Ther...

Lian and Julie welcome cookbook author Claire Tansey of Uncomplicated:Take the Stress Out of Home Cooking. Claire gives us her expert advice on Holiday Food and Easy Entertaining. Find her recipes, book and videos here: https://clairetansey.com . Plus, we have Lian's Insider's Guide to the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl and Pasadena. Julie's got book recommendations for young readers. Her list: Lalani of...