unofficialbookclubpodcast

Unofficial Book Club Podcast

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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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The Many Faces We All Put on with Nicci Cloke 15.07.2025 38:05

In this episode author Nicci Cloke joins me to discuss her newest novel Her Many Faces! Instagram: @niccicloke https://niccicloke.com/ Check out my online Book Club on the Fable app! Join Here! Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

You Can’t Stop Me, I Can’t Stop Me, I’m Going to Finish Every Book with Zahra Thaleb 10.07.2025 54:01

In this episode Zahra Thaleb joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Authors Discussed in this Episode: Ali Hazelwood Emily Henry Kristina Forest Books Discussed in this Episode: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins A Hundred Other Girls by Iman Hariri-Kia The Most Famous Girl in the World by Iman Hariri-Kia Every S...

Fell In Love with this Intersection of Where Art and People Meet to Make Community with Zahra Thaleb 08.07.2025 50:06

In this episode, content creator and writer Zahra Thaleb joins me to discuss her romance novel and job in NYC! Instagram: @zahra.thaleb Tiktok: @zahra.thaleb https://substack.com/@zahrathaleb Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

I Love Characters that are Overlooked with Kelsey Cox 03.07.2025 33:02

In this episode, author Kelsey Cox joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Books Discussed in this Episode: The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven portal fantasy by C. S. Lewis Goosebumps by R. L. Stine Party of Liars by Kelsey Cox Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell Fahrenheit 451by Ray Bradbury The Secret History by Donna Tartt No Exit by T...

I Came Up with the Twist First with Kelsey Cox 01.07.2025 45:14

In this episode, debut author Kelsey Cox joins me to discuss her new thriller Party of Liars. Instagram: @kelseycoxwriter https://kelseycoxbooks.com/ Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

Books Are Beautiful Pieces of Art with Maika and Maritza Moulite 26.06.2025 58:53

In this episode, Maika and Maritza Moulite join me again to discuss their relationship to reading and all of their favorite books! Authors Discussed in this Episode: Madeline Miller Jenni Howell Brandon Sanderson Alyssa Cole Books Discussed in this Episode: The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest Ge...

She Literally Eats the Rich with Maika and Maritza Moulite 24.06.2025 53:45

In this episode, Maika and Maritza Moulite join me to discuss their newest novel The Summer I Ate the Rich. Instagram: @maikamoulite & @maritzamoulite Tiktok:@maikamoulite & @maritzamoulite https://www.maikaandmaritza.com/ Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

A Day Book and a Night Book with Kirthana Ramisetti 19.06.2025 38:22

In this episode, author Kirthana Ramisetti joins me to discuss her favorite books. Books Discussed in this Episode: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Great Big Beautiful Life: Reese's Book Club by Emily Henry The Most Famous Girl in the World by Iman Hariri-Kia The Westing Game by Ellen Raski Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin A Visit from the...

A Little Free Happiness with Kirthana Ramisetti 17.06.2025 40:03

In this episode, author Kirthana Ramisetti joins me to discuss her newest novel The Other Lata! Instagram: @kirthanaramisetti Tiktok: @kirthanaramisetti https://kirthanaramisetti.com/ https://freehappiness.substack.com/ https://ministryofpopculture.substack.com/ Check out Unofficial Book Club on Fable! Join us! https://fable.co/club/unofficial-book-club-with-kendal-476418838040 Instagram: @u...

What is a Thriller? with Hayley Krischer 12.06.2025 47:54

In this episode author Hayley Krischer joins me to discuss her favorite books to read! Book Suggestions Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue The Pisces by Melissa Broder Bunny by Mona Awad The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Lord of the Flies by William Golding I'm Gl...

I Throw Away the Plot Consistently with Hayley Krischer 10.06.2025 49:35

In this episode author Hayley Krischer joins me to discuss her newest novel You Belong to Me. Instagram: @hayleykrischer https://www.hayleykrischer.net/ Check out Unofficial Book Club on Fable! Join us! https://fable.co/club/unofficial-book-club-with-kendal-476418838040 Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

To Curl Up with Books All Day with Ashley Winstead 05.06.2025 1:01:02

In this episode, author Ashley Winstead joins me to discuss her favorite books! Books Discussed in this Episode: Sweet Valley High by Francine Pascal The Baby-Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin Kate Daniels Series by Ilona Andrews Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren The Last Mrs. Parrish by Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood Sophie's World by Jostein...

The Need to Know with Ashley Winstead 03.06.2025 1:08:46

In this episode, author Ashley Winstead joins me to discuss her many thriller and romantic comedy novels!! Instagram: @ashleywinsteadbooks Tiktok: @ashleywinsteadbooks https://www.ashleywinstead.com/ Check out Unofficial Book Club on Fable! Join us! https://fable.co/club/unofficial-book-club-with-kendal-476418838040 Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

I Get to Choose Where I Spend my Time...with Your Host Kendal 15.04.2025 1:04:25

In this episode you get to know me all over again!! 2 years into this podcast I decided to see if anything regarding my relationship to reading has evolved! Authors Discussed in this episode: Ellie Marney Books Discussed in this Episode: Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Every Summer After by Carley Fortune This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar an...

I Can Go an Entire Year of Reading Only Queer Books with Celia Laskey 27.03.2025 34:47

In this special episode author Celia Laskey joins me to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Books Discussed in this Episode: Swann's Way by Marcel Proust Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger Lord of the Flies by William Goldin...

Learning Everything I Can About Closeted Celebrities with Celia Laskey 25.03.2025 37:59

In this special episode author Celia Laskey joins me to discuss her new romantic comedy Cover Story! Instagram: @celia.laskey Check out Unofficial Book Club on Fable! Join us! https://fable.co/club/unofficial-book-club-with-kendal-476418838040 Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod YouTube: @UnofficialBookClub Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

Reading Fewer White Straight Men with Julie Mae Cohen 13.03.2025 56:35

In this episode author Julie Mae Cohen joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Authors Discussed in this Episode: Danielle Steel Stephen King Ursula K. Le Guin Agatha Christie Books Discussed in this Episode: Forever by Judy Blume How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent Feeding the Monster: Why Horror Has a Hold on Us by Anna Bogutskaya...

Feminism with Knives with Julie Mae Cohen 11.03.2025 56:45

In this episode author Julie Mae Cohen joins me to discuss her books Eat, Slay Love, and Bad Men. Instagram: @juliecohenauthor Check out Unofficial Book Club on Fable! Join us! https://fable.co/club/unofficial-book-club-with-kendal-476418838040 Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod YouTube: @UnofficialBookClub Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

I Will Always Have a 500 Page Book in my Purse with E.K. Sathue 06.03.2025 48:54

In this episode author E.K. Sathue joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Authors Discussed: Michael Connelly Shirley Jackson Emily Henry Jonathan Kellerman Books Discussed in this Episode: Rouge by Mona Awad Bunny by Mona Awad Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson Play It as It Lays by Joan D...

Messed Up Books Make Me Happy with E.K. Sathue 04.03.2025 51:19

In this episode author E.K. Sathue joins me to discuss her book Youthjuice. Instagram: @eksathue Check out Unofficial Book Club on Fable! Join us! https://fable.co/club/unofficial-book-club-with-kendal-476418838040 Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod YouTube: @UnofficialBookClub Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

A Casual Hobby Hates to See Me Coming with Nestle from @whatnestleread 27.02.2025 52:22

In this episode Nestle from @whatnestleread on TikTok and Instagram me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Books Discussed in this Episode: The Guest by Emma Cline Every Summer After by Carley Fortune Rouge by Mona Awad Things we never got over by Lucy Score Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab Gone Girl by Gil...

You Should Have Main Character Moments with Nestle from @whatnestleread 25.02.2025 51:33

In this episode Nestle from @whatnestleread on TikTok and Instagram joins me to discuss her journey through social media and the booktok space. Instagram: @whatnestleread Tiktok: @whatnestleread Check out Unofficial Book Club on Fable! Join us! https://fable.co/club/unofficial-book-club-with-kendal-476418838040 Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod YouTube: @UnofficialBookClub Tiktok: @unoffici...

If I Read a Book I Wont See the Movie with Katherine Kovacic 20.02.2025 41:43

In this episode author Katherine Kovacic joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Books Discussed in this Episode: Ant and Bee and the Doctor By Angela Banner Meg and Mog by Helen Nicoll Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Book of Roads and Kingdoms by Richard Fidler The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes...

A Waitingroom Full of Characters with Katherine Kovacic 18.02.2025 44:47

In this episode author Katherine Kovacic joins me to discuss her newest novel Kill Yours Kill Mine. Instagram: @katherine.kovacic Tiktok: @katherine.kovacic Check out Unofficial Book Club on Fable! Join us! https://fable.co/club/unofficial-book-club-with-kendal-476418838040 Instagram: @unofficialbookclubpod YouTube: @UnofficialBookClub Tiktok: @unofficialbookclubpod

It is None of My Business if You Hate My Book with Emma C. Wells 13.02.2025 1:01:14

In this episode author Emma C. Wells joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books! Books Discussed in this Episode: This Girl’s a Killer by Emma C. Wells You'd Look Better as a Ghost by Joanna Wallace The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson And There He Kept Her by Joshua Moehling The Martian by Andy Weir Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica Gone G...