The Laydown Podcast

Bonus Episode! Ryan sat down remotely with New York Times Bestselling Author, Ace Atkins, to discuss his latest novel, The Heathens!  They chat about the new book, what it's like to take over a series from an author who has passed, and how awesome Boston is. Enjoy! The Heathens by Ace Atkins ( Audiobook ) Ace Atkins Follow Ace Atkins on Twitter Follow Ace Atkins on Instagram Follow Ace Atkins on F...

Graphic Novels, Coffee Table Books, Uniquely Formatted Novels...Ryan, Hillary, and Jo are talking about cool physical books this month! Also, Hillary regales us with tales from her time living in NYC. This episode is extra long and extra fun. Enjoy! Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the (audiobook) link to get the audiobook on Libro.fm . Thank you for shopping local! Boo...

Bonus Episode! It’s Bookstore Romance Day, so to celebrate, Ryan and Elisabeth are coming to you straight from Elisabeth’s living room (with super great audio) with over an hour’s worth of gushing about the romance genre (almost entirely unedited, including some swearing).  This episode is chock full of recommendations (ranked by steam levels), favorite tropes, hilarious anecdotes, and a whole lot...

Bonus Episode! Ryan sat down remotely with bestselling romance author, Jasmine Guillory about her latest novel, While We Were Dating! They discuss their favorite tropes, the way Covid has affected the desire for happy endings, how the modern romance landscape is changing, and so much more! Enjoy! While We Were Dating ( Audiobook ) The Proposal ( Audiobook ) The Wedding Date ( Audiobook ) The Weddi...

Bonus Episode! Ryan sat down remotely with best-selling horror author, Grady Hendrix to discuss his new novel, The Final Girl Support Group! Plus, they discuss their favorite slasher franchises, the difficulties of adapting a novel into a film, Ryan's accidental Grady Hendrix Shrine, and more!   The Final Girl Support Group ( audiobook read by Friday the 13th’s Adrienne King !) Horrorstör ( audiob...

This past month there were two incidents within the Indie Bookstore Community that hurt the BIPOC and Trans communities. Ryan, Hillary, and Jo take this opportunity to recommend some of their favorite books by and about BIPOC & Trans folks! Gibson's Bookstore is a safe space for you.  Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the (audiobook) link to get the audiobook on Libr...

Bonus Episode! Ryan sat down remotely with Jessica Chiarella to discuss her new crime thriller, The Lost Girls! The Lost Girls ( audiobook ) And Again ( audiobook ) Jessica Chiarella Follow Jessica Chiarella on Twitter: @jess_chiarella Follow Jessica Chiarella on Facebook: @jesschiarella Other Books Mentioned Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn ( audiobook ) Other Links Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase...

Bonus Episode! Ryan sat down remotely with thriller author, Riley Sager to chat about his latest novel, Survive the Night!   Survive the Night ( audiobook ) Movie List!   Final Girls ( audiobook ) Lock Every Door ( audiobook ) Home Before Dark ( audiobook ) The Last Time I Lied ( audiobook ) Riley Sager Follow Riley Sager on Twitter: @riley_sager Follow Riley Sager on Instagram: @riley.sager Follo...

Bonus Episode! Ryan sat down remotely with the lovely Emily Henry to chat about her novels, Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation! Come for the bouts of laughter while imagining her characters in quarantine, stay for the incredible nuggets of wisdom and writing advice that Emily Henry weaves seamlessly into the discussion! Beach Read ( audiobook ) People We Meet on Vacation ( audiobook ) Emily...

This month Ryan (she/her), Hillary (she/her), and Jo (they/them) are recommending the latest and greatest in LGBTQIA+ reads! Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the (audiobook) link to get the audiobook on Libro.fm . Thank you for shopping local! Books Mentioned During This Episode RECENT READS Hillary, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/hillary The Storm is Upon Us by Mike...

Bonus Episode! Ryan sat down remotely with Kid Conservationist, Jack Dalton, to talk about his book Kawan the Orangutan: Lost in the Rainforest ! https://www.kidconservationist.com/ Subscribe to Kid Conservationist on Youtube: @kidconservationist Follow Jack Dalton on Instagram: @kidconservationist   Follow Jack Dalton on Facebook: @kidconservationist   Follow Jack Dalton on Twitter: @jackthekc Ot...

We are fully vaccinated and recording in person again! (Wow, we've missed that). Elisabeth joined Ryan and Hillary this month to discuss author events during a pandemic and what the future of events may look like. Plus a whole bunch of book recommendations and some fun bookstore news! Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the (audiobook) link to get the audiobook on Libro.fm...

Bonus Episode! Ryan sat down remotely with Josh Malerman to discuss his new horror novel, GOBLIN - out now! Bird Box   Malorie   Inspection   A House at the Bottom of a Lake   Goblin   Josh Malerman Follow Josh Malerman on Twitter: @joshmalerman Follow Josh Malerman on Instagram: @joshmalerman Follow Josh Malerman on Facebook: @joshmalerman Other Books Mentioned During this Episode: Winesburg, Ohi...

Bonus Episode!  Ryan sat down remotely with Andy Weir to discuss his new SciFi novel, PROJECT HAIL MARY!  The Martian   Artemis Project Hail Mary   Cheshire Crossing Andy Weir Follow Andy Weir on Twitter: @andyweirauthor   Follow Andy Weir on Facebook: @Andy Weir   Other Books Mentioned During This Episode: Isaac Asimov I, Robot ( audiobook ) Caves of Steel ( audiobook ) Robert A. Heinlein Tunnel...

This month, we're sharing the audio of a virtual event we did for Indie Bookstore Day featuring a group of New England Booksellers chatting about all things literary! Special thanks to Elisabeth for hosting, and to Julie, Jess, Lily, and Steph for joining us! Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the (audiobook) link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm . Thanks for shopping loc...

As readers, we often fall into a bubble of reading the same type of book over and over, and our hosts are no stranger to that, which is why during this episode Ryan, Hillary, and Kelso temporarily set aside the Sci-Fi, the Fantasy, the Horror, the Queer Lit, and instead recommend "anything but fiction"! Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the (audiobook) link to get the Au...

Bonus Episode! Ryan sat down remotely with local author Gledé Browne Kabongo to chat about her latest domestic thriller, OUR WICKED LIES, the New Hampshire Writers' Project, and more! Enjoy! Gledé Browne Kabongo Follow Gledé Browne Kabongo on Twitter: @gkabongo Follow Gledé Browne Kabongo on Instagram: @authorgledekabongo Our Wicked Lies Swan Deception Conspiracy of Silence Learn more about the Ne...

Bookworms - you know the ones. Books that burrow into your heart and brain and stick with you long after you've turned the final page. In this episode, our hosts (with a little help from our listeners) examine their own favorite Bookworms to try and nail down exactly what makes a book stick with you! Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the (audiobook) link to get the Audio...

Welcome to 2021! We’re kicking off our third season with a look back at the best books we read in 2020!  Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the " Libro.fm " link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm . Thanks for shopping local! Books Mentioned During This Episode RECENT READS Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/ryan-elizabeth-clark A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske...

It's the last episode of 2020, and we've got a fun one for you! Ryan, Hillary, and Kelso dissect their dauntingly huge To Be Read piles, they gush about Taylor Swift a little bit, and they go off on a tangent about Squishables. It's a grand old time! Enjoy!   Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the " Libro.fm " link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm . Thanks for shopping lo...

You don’t have to spend a fortune to get some really great holiday gifts! Ryan, Hillary, and Kelso give some great ideas for your shopping this Holiday Season, as well as sharing some of their favorite current reads! Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the "Libro.fm" link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local! Books Mentioned During This Episode Kelso...

Bonus Episode! Events Coordinator, Friend of the Pod, and Romance Enthusiast, Elisabeth, sat down remotely with Romance Author, Lyssa Kay Adams to chat about The Bromance Book Club Series! Enjoy! The Bromance Book Club ( libro.fm ) Undercover Bromance ( libro.fm ) Crazy Stupid Bromance ( libro.fm ) Isn’t it Bromantic? ( libro.fm ) (Out June 2021) Lyssa Kay Adams Follow Lyssa Kay Adams on Twitter:...

Shop Early! Shop Local! Our booksellers have several holiday recommendations for you! https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/2020-holiday-recommendations Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the "Libro.fm" link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local! Books Mentioned During This Episode Hillary, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/hillary Plain Bad Heroines...

Bonus Episode! Ryan sat down remotely with prolific horror author, Paul Tremblay, to chat about his latest novel, SURVIVOR SONG, his other books, and the horror genre in general! Enjoy! Survivor Song ( Libro.fm ) The Cabin at the End of the World ( Libro.fm ) A Head Full of Ghosts ( Libro.fm ) Growing Things and Other Stories ( Libro.fm ) Disappearance at Devil's Rock ( Libro.fm ) The Little Sleep...

Bonus Episode! Ryan sat down remotely to chat with Rachel Harrison about her deliciously creepy horror novel about female friendship, THE RETURN! The Return ( Libro.fm ) Rachel Harrison Follow Rachel Harrison on Twitter: @rachfacelogic Follow Rachel Harrison on Instagram: @rachelharrisonsghost  Other Books Mentioned During This Episode: The Shining by Stephen King ( Libro.fm ) Doctor Sleep by Step...