unofficialbookclubpodcast

Unofficial Book Club Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 137 episodes

Welcome to Unofficial Book Club: Where Life & Stories Meet! In this podcast I will be connecting with people through my favorite thing, a good story. And just like any book club we’ll only be spending half the time actually talking about books. Two episodes will be shared with you every other week, in the first I’ll be joined by a wonderful guest to chat and connect on various life experiences like the pursuit of happiness, lessons they’ve learned and so much more shared through conversation and personal stories. In the second episode, we’ll dive into the world of books,we’ll discuss our relat...

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Introduce Myself to Darkness Much Sooner with Steph Nelson 09.07.2026 35:04

In this episode, author Steph Nelson joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Authors discussed in this Episode: Judy Bloom C. J. Tudor Simone St. James Rachel Harrison Lisa Jewell Taylor Jenkins Reid Kristin Hannah Faith Gardner Noelle Ihli Caleb N. Stephens Books: Nancy Drew Gilead by Marilynne Robinson Tinkers by Paul Harding The Firm by John Grish...

A Mood Pancer with Steph Nelson 07.07.2026 43:41

In this episode author Steph Nelson joins me to discuss her newest novel Don’t Ask Why. stephnelsonauthor.com Author of THE FINAL SCENE , LAST ONE OUT , MAKE NO MISTAKE , and DON'T ASK WHY Instagram/Threads: @stephnelsonauthor Check out Unofficial Book Club on Substack! Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs5AmIERSdy1442rR_qo...

Romance and Horror Fitting Together with Saratoga Schaefer 02.07.2026 30:52

In this episode USA Today Bestselling author Saratoga Schaefer joins me again to discuss their relationship to reading and all of their favorite books! Books Discussed in this Episode: The Compound by Aisling Rawle The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman Bat Eater and other Names by Kylie Lee Baker Guillotine by Delil...

A Serial Killer But For Books with Saratoga Schaefer 30.06.2026 34:33

In this episode USA Today Bestselling author Saratoga Schaefer joins me to discuss their newest novel The Last Time We Drowned. Instagram: @ saratogaishere Tiktok: @ saratogaishere https://saratogaschaefer.com/ Check out Unofficial Book Club on Substack! Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs5AmIERSdy1442rR_qoygA

A Book with a Compelling Cast of Characters with Kathleen Carter 26.03.2026 25:57

In this episode book publicist Kathleen Carter joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Authors Discussed in this Episode: Emily Henry Amy Poeppel Lynda Loigman Books Discussed in this Episode: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld Twilight by Stephenie Meyer The Hunger Games by Suzanne...

My Time to Give Myself a Shot with Kathleen Carter 24.03.2026 45:51

In this episode book publicist Kathleen Carter joins me to discuss her job owning a book publicity company and her start in publishing! Kathleen Carter Communications Instagram: @kccpr Check out Unofficial Book Club Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod Substack: https://substack.com/@unofficialbookclubpod

I’ve Been Reading to be More Fearless with Jessie Rosen 19.03.2026 31:18

In this episode author Jessie Rosen joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Authors Discussed in this Episode: Rebecca Serle Adrienne Young Iman Hariri-Kia Books Discussed in this Episode: All Fours by Miranda July One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushe...

Transformation Requires Travel with Jessie Rosen 17.03.2026 40:54

In this episode, Jessie Rosen joins me to discuss her new novel, All the Signs! Instagram: @ jessierosenwriter Tiktok: @jessierosenwriter Check out Unofficial Book Club Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod Substack: https://substack.com/@unofficialbookclubpod

There is Something to be Gained from Any and Every Book with Alice Martin 12.03.2026 53:04

In this episode, Alice Martin joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Books Discussed in this Episode: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier Oryx and Crake by Marga...

Incubating a Novel with Alice Martin 10.03.2026 52:31

In this episode, author Alice Martin joins me to discuss her debut novel Westward Women. Instagram: @ alicejmartin Check out Unofficial Book Club Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

When I Am Writing a Book, I Can’t Read with Wade Rouse 05.03.2026 38:00

In this episode author Wade Rouse joins again to discuss his relationship to reading and all of his favorite books! Authors Discussed in this Episode: Nora Effron Tom Wolfe David Sedaris Agustin burroughs Jenny Losten Urma Bomback Bret Easton Erma Bombeck Books Discussed in this Episode: The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris Holidays on Ice by Dav...

Humor, Heartbreak = Honesty with Wade Rouse 03.03.2026 46:20

In this episode, author Wade Rouse joins me to discuss his newest novel inspired by the Golden Girls! https://waderouse.com/ https://violashipman.com/ Instagram: @ authorwaderouse Instagram: @deryn.creates Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

I Never Read Books Over Again with Jumata Emill 26.02.2026 26:31

In this episode, author Jumata Emill joins me to discuss his relationship to reading and all of his favorite books! Authors Discussed in this Episode: E. Lynn Harris Anne Rice Christopher Rice Books Discussed in this Episode: Blood Debuts by Terry J. Benton-Walker Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar We Were Liars by E. Lockhart A Density of Souls by Christopher Ric...

Even When It’s Hard, It’s Still the Job I Want with Jumata Emill 24.02.2026 49:50

In this episode author Jumata Emill joins me to discuss his YA Thrillers! Instagram: @ brownboywriting Tiktok: @jumataemill Check out Unofficial Book Club Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

What Has Plot Holes, This Universe with Friends to Lovers Jamie Fortin 14.02.2026 56:49

In this episode Jamie Fortin, owner of Friends to Lovers Romance Bookstore in Alexandria VA joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Authors Discussed in this Episode: Reena Kent Brynn Wearver Emily Henry Carley Fortune Casey McQuinston Abby Jimenez Liz Tomford Sarah Adams Tessa Bailey Books Discussed in this Episode: Verity by Colleen Hoover It E...

Let’s Talk Smut with Friends to Lovers Jamie Fortin 14.02.2026 1:07:23

In this episode Jamie Fortin, owner of Friends to Lovers Romance Bookstore in Alexandria VA joins me to discuss her bookstore and the bravery of starting a new business. https://www.friendstoloversbookstore.com/ Instagram: @ friendstoloversbookstore @ jamies.business Tiktok: @friendstoloversbookstore Check out Unofficial Book Club on Fable! Join us! Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @u...

Always Fearing the Book Will Get Better with Cleyvis Natera 14.08.2025 48:29

In this episode author Cleyvis Natera joins me to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Authors Discussed in this Episode: Julia Alvarez Books Discussed in this Episode: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison The Road by Cormac McCarthy Liliana's Invincible Summer by Cristina Rivera Garza Yellowface by R. F. Kuang Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson The Final Revival of O...

What Started As 7 Characters Over 7 Days with Cleyvis Natera 12.08.2025 49:38

In this episode author Cleyvis Natera joins me to discuss her newest novel The Grand Paloma Resort. Instagram: @cleyvisnatera https://cleyvisnatera.com/ Check out the Unofficial Book Club on Fable! Join us! Join Here! Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

I Love Morally Grey Characters, Gothic Settings and Dark Academia with Cecil @anotherbookshelf 07.08.2025 58:52

In this episode content creator Cecil @anotherbookshelf joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Books Discussed in this Episode: The Secret History by Donna Tartt Frankenstein by Mary Shelley If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong Babel, or the Necessity of Violence by R. F. Kua...

BookTok as the Vehicle for Feminist Cultural Communication with Cecile @anotherbookshelf 05.08.2025 53:49

In this episode content creator Cecil @anotherbookshelf joins me to discuss her university studies around literature and culture and her content creation around books! Instagram: @cecil.anotherbookshelf Tiktok: @anotherbookshelf Check out the Unofficial Book Club on Fable! Join us! Join Here! Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

My Relationship to Reading Is Probably the Longest Relationship I’ve Had with Katy Hays 31.07.2025 38:04

In this episode author Katy Hays joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Authors Discussed in this Episode: Daphne du Maurier Patricia Highsmith Nora Roberts Kevin Wilson Books Discussed in this Episode: The Destroyers by Christopher Bollen The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz The Sabbathday River by Jean Hanff Korelitz Other People's Clothes by Calla...

In Your First Draft You have to Outrun Your Selfdoubt with Katy Hays 29.07.2025 45:36

In this episode Katy Hays author of The Cloisters discusses her newest novel Saltwater. Instagram: @heykatyhays https://www.katyhays.com/ Check out the Unofficial Book Club on Fable! Join us! Join Here! Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

Reading is an Act of Magic with Chelsea Bieker and Kimberly King Parsons 24.07.2025 38:21

In this episode, Chelsea Bieker and Kimberly King Parsons join me to discuss their favorite books! Authors Discussed in this Episode: Stephen King R. L. Stine Books Discussed in this Episode: Fear Street by R. L. Stine Percy Jackson & the Olympians by American author Rick Riordan The Stranger by Albert Camus White Oleander by Janet Fitch To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Bridge to Tera...

A Book without Any Small Talk with Chelsea Bieker and Kimberly King Parsons 22.07.2025 40:30

In this episode, Chelsea Bieker author of Madwoman, Godshot and Heartbroke and Kimberly King Parsons author of We Were the Universe and Black Light join me to discuss their books and their platform for writers, The Fountain. Instagram: @chelseabieker and @kimberlykingparsons Tiktok: @chelseabieker1 https://www.fountainpractice.com/ https://www.chelseabieker.com/ https://www.kimberlykingparson...

Reading is My Biggest Hurdle to Writing with Nicci Cloke 17.07.2025 48:03

In this episode, author Nicci Cloke joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Books Discussed in this Episode: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley Carrie by Stephen King Misery by Stephen King The Shining by Stephen King The Green Mile by Stephen King Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke Charlotte's Web by E. B. W...