The Reader's Couch

Send me a text message In The Bandit Queens, a young Indian woman rumored to have killed her husband is being asked for help by other women in their village so they can get rid of their husbands. Today on the couch, I’m pleased to welcome author Parini Shroff to talk about her debut novel, The Bandit Queens.  Parini also gives us lots of book and bookstore recommendations, tips for someone who wan...

Send me a text message The House of Brides is a modern retelling of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca with a twist. It's Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I'm sharing an interview I had with author Jane Cockram to talk about her debut novel, The House of Brides.  This book is a modern retelling of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca.  In this contemporary retelling with a twis...

Send me a text message If you’ve wanted to start a reading habit, read more consistently, or maintain a habit long-term,  these three things will get you ready to take action so you can live your best reading and literary life yet!  Starting a reading habit is beneficial for so many reasons.  Inside the pages of books, you can find motivation, inspiration, enlightenment, or just pure escapism, bec...

Send me a text message The Furies is a story of a girl trying to fit in but ends up getting entangled in witchcraft and murder at a private British all-girls school.  It's Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I'm sharing an interview I had with author Katie Lowe to talk about her debut novel, The Furies.  When I revisited my reading journal, I saw the works: dark, thrilling,...

Send me a text message Learn how to set and achieve your reading goals and get some practical tips so you can take action today!  Plus, these principles can be used for your other life goals too.  SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here . MORE RESOURCES:  You can read more about setting and achieving your reading goals here . Visit bibliol...

Send me a text message The Last True Poets of the Sea is a young adult contemporary romance retelling of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night.  It’s Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I’m sharing an interview with author Julia Drake about her debut novel, The Last True Poets of the Sea.  I enjoyed reading this book, and it was a pleasure revisiting this conversation be...

Send me a text message During this segment, I’ll be sharing interviews and conversations recorded long before this podcast was even thought about.  I’ll also bring you new discussions where we focus on beloved books from the past - so you can learn all about them, even if they were published years ago.  MORE RESOURCES:  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in yo...

Send me a text message Victoria shares her personal top ten books of 2022.  So get ready to add more books to your neverending TBR!   Looking for more book recommendations?  The BiblioLifestyle's 10 Best Fiction Books of 2022 The BiblioLifestyle's 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2022 SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here .    MORE...

Send me a text message We live in an incredibly fast-paced world.  So in today's episode, I'll talk about slowing down and why taking a step back is important.  Then, I will share some benefits of slowing down and offer practical tips to help you make time for slow living.  You can read more about slowing down here .  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help y...

Send me a text message The 2023 Winter Reading Guide has eighteen new releases organized across six categories.  There is also one extra category dedicated to the minimalist reader.  The Minimalist Reads List is for those readers who are only planning to pick up a few books this season.  Because we’re all about lifestyle here, you’ll also find fun things to do at home this season, along with some...

Send me a text message Are you ready to make 2023 YOUR year?  Are you planning to achieve both your reading and personal goals?  Then, join our live 2023 Goals and Vision Board Workshop.  Learn more about the workshop and register to attend here .    Technically, it's also a party!  So show up in your comfy pants with your favorite beverage and our list of recommended items.  We're going...

Send me a text message I'm sharing 5 Classic Christmas Stories to Read this holiday season, plus links to where you can find some nonfiction books about the holidays, Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanza books, romance books, and lots more.   Classic Christmas Stories To Read 12 Nonfiction Books About The Holidays 2021 Romance Holiday Novels To Read 2020 Christmas Books and Hanukkah Books Visit bibl...

Send me a text message The Old Place is a coming-of-age-later-in-life story set in a Texas town that centers on a retired schoolteacher.  Today on the couch, I’m pleased to welcome author Bobbie Finger.  We talk about his debut novel, The Old Place, get some book and bookstore recommendations, plus tips for readers currently in a reading slump.  Bobbie also shares where he stands on the rereading...

Send me a text message Sharing a few recommendations from each category in The 2022 Holiday Gift Guide !  So if you’re looking for a gift for someone or you want to treat your shelf, you’ll definitely find some options in the guide.  Download your free copy at bookloversgiftguide.com .  In addition to the guide you’ll also get a list of stocking stuffer ideas and gifts under $30.  Discover your re...

Send me a text message Before Princess Margaret, before Duchess Meghan, there was Princess Louise: royal rebel.  Today on the couch, I’m pleased to welcome author, Georgie Blalock .  We talk about her latest novel, An Indiscreet Princess, but we also spill a lot of royal tea about the Windsors and Sussuxes.  Specifically, we talk about the royal we think Meghan Markle is the most similar to, and s...

Send me a text message One of the most popular questions I get asked via DM and email is, how do I find time to read?  So today’s episode is about finding time to read for pleasure when you’re extremely busy.  First, I will discuss busyness, the feeling of “not enough hours in the day,” and the struggle to find “YOU time.”  Next, I’ll share practical tips to help you find time to read for pleasure...

Send me a text message Hello, I'm Victoria from BiblioLifestyle, and I'm obsessed with all things books, reading, and the literary lifestyle.  But nothing excites me more than teaching you how to bridge the gap between living a full and busy life to one where you're reading, learning new things, and having fun!   On this podcast, I'll share tips to help you start and maintain a...

Send me a text message The BiblioLifestyle 2022 Fall Reading Guide has twenty-seven new releases organized across nine categories.  We even have an extra category dedicated to the minimalist reader, plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help improve your reading life.  So download your free copy of the guide here .  Register today before doors close and join us...

Send me a text message Please Join Us is a psychological thriller that follows a New York City corporate lawyer who joins an elite women's club to advance her career and finds herself involved in blackmail, murder, and corruption. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Catherine McKenzie about her latest novel, Please Join Us , her inspiration and hopes for the book, her reading and writi...

Send me a text message We will host the Epigraph Literary Festival from September 22nd to 24th, 2022!  Join us for 3-days of fun literary lifestyle sessions and hear authors share their new books.  Register to attend before doors close. There will be authors from across genres sharing their new and forthcoming books that will be hitting bookshelves during the Fall and early Winter season.  In addi...

Send me a text message Sister Friends Forever follows four lifelong friends as each faces a crisis in family, love, and forgiveness. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Kimberla Lawson Roby about her latest novel, Sister Friends Forever , her inspiration and hopes for the novel, her reading and writing life, and lots more. Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2022 Summer Reading Guide...

Send me a text message The Librarian Spy is inspired by the true history of America's library spies of World War II. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Madeline Martin about her latest novel, The Librarian Spy , her inspiration and hopes for the novel, her reading and writing life, and lots more. Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2022 Summer Reading Guide !  I've rounded...

Send me a text message The Truth about Ben and June is a debut novel that explores the complexity of a modern-day marriage when a new mother vanishes one morning, and her husband must retrace events of their recent past to bring her home. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Alex Kiester about her debut novel, The Truth about Ben and June , her inspiration and hopes for the novel, her readin...

Send me a text message Birthday Girl is a literary thriller set in 1990s New York where an improvised writer takes his wife out for her birthday, she gets in a stranger’s car and is never seen again.  She’s presumed dead but then twenty years later, he’s seeing her everywhere. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Niko Wolf about her latest novel, Birthday Girl , her inspiration and hopes for...

Send me a text message Good Morning, Love is a fun rom-com set in New York City's music scene that follows an aspiring songwriter working as an account manager at a big media firm and her flirtation with a rising pop star who happens to be a client. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Ashley M. Coleman about her debut novel, Good Morning, Love ,  her inspiration and hopes for the novel...