Kristen Bahls

Where I Left Off

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Welcome to Where I Left Off, a bookish podcast. I'm your host, Kristen Bahls. Join me to hear my recommendations of a mix of romance, mystery, thriller, and young adult novels. With a mix of author interviews, bookish guests, and book recs, my show is perfect for anyone looking for new friends in the book space. My recs are a mix of indie + trad books, and I'm always up for a trip of the library to find new to me authors.  Join me biweekly for new episodes. 

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Kristen Bahls

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Arts

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www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Oct 15, 2026

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Episodes

Live from Ink and Indie - Romance Author Panel 06.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thank you to Staci Hicks at Romancelandia and Stevie and Makayla for helping with the episode! Author Panel: Harriet Ashford (Author): Book One - The Trouble with Love & Ink Book Two - The Trouble with Love & Coaches Website Instagram Kristen Bahls (Author): Book one - A Flair for Trouble Instagram Marie Mitchell (Audiobook Narrator): Website Instagram K. Sinko  (Author):...

Reading Recap 6 - B.K. Borison, Mazey Eddings, Ruth Ware, and More! 16.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Read my book, A Flair for Trouble ( Available on KU).  Books mentioned in this episode: Well Actually by Mazey Eddings Good Spirits by B.K. Borison The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware Sunday Supper by K. Sinko The Trouble With Love and Coaches by Harriet Ashford Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi Crave by Tracy Wolff The Infinite Infinite by M.K. Williams F...

Second Chance Romance with Author Olivia Dade 25.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Avon, Harper Collins, and Olivia Dade for joining me to talk about her newest upcoming release, Second Chance Romance. This is book two in the Harlot's Bay series.  Purchase Olivia's Books: Find the latest updates on her website.  Second Chance Romance (Pre-order) Zom Rom-Com At First Spite (Harlot's Bay #1) Spoiler Alert All the Feels Ship Wrecked Books M...

Reading Recap 5 - Hannah Bonam-Young, Katie Bailey, Leah Brunner, and more! 11.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening to another Reading Recap. Purchase A Flair for Trouble by Kristen Bahls Read on KU Add to your TBR on Goodreads Come see me at Ink and Indie ! October 3rd-5th in Chestertown, Maryland.  Books mentioned in this episode: Well Actually by Mazey Eddings The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides  The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton The Woman in Suit...

The Sherlock Society Hurricane Heist with Author James Ponti 28.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Author James Ponti and the team at Simon & Schuster. In this episode, we talk about the newest release The Sherlock Society series, Hurricane Heist.  Connect with James: Pre-order Hurricane Heist (Book Two) Purchase The Sherlock Society (Book One) Visit James's website James's Instagram For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here t...

The Boards Between Us with Author Cassandra Moll 21.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to author Cassandra Moll for coming back to talk about her newest release, a hockey romance called The Boards Between Us. Purchase The Boards Between Us (on KU). Purchase Daring Destiny (on KU). Purchase Beautifully Broken (on KU). Follow Cassandra on Instagram . Cassandra's Website. For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to t...

Love, Camera, Action with Author Noel Stark 17.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to author Noel Stark for joining me to talk about her debut novel Love, Camera, Action. Follow Noel: Purchase Love, Camera, Action Instagram TikTok Website Newsletter For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list.  For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast...

Reading Recap 4 - Lyla Sage, Peyton Corinne, Jamie Wesley, and more! 19.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Shout-Outs:   @Soarinwithsarah and @Makslibrary Books: Fortunate Misfortune  Chasing Headlines  Stick to Me  The Trouble with Love and Coaches  Tied Together  The Infinite Infinite  Liar Land  Wild and Wrangled  The Love Haters  Unloved  A Legend in the Baking  For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list.  Fo...

The Retirement Plan with Author Sue Hincenbergs 29.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to author Sue Hincenbergs for joining me to talk about her debut, The Retirement Plan.  Follow Sue Hincenbergs: Purchase The Retirement Plan Sue's Website Follow her on Instagram Books discussed in the episode: My Darkest Prayer by SA Cosby Blacktop Wasteland by SA Cosby Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter For links to the books...

No Write Way to Die with Author Neal Lipschutz 01.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Author Neal Lipschutz for coming on the podcast to talk about his debut thriller, No Write Way to Die, available anywhere books are sold July 8, 2025.  Links: Pre-order No Write Way to Die Follow Neal on X For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list.  For episode feedback, future reading and author...

Sports Romance Recs (Open Door) with Author Sarah Blair 17.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to author Sarah Blair for joining me to talk about open door sport's romance. Find her books here .  For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list.  For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. ...

Sports Romance Recs (Closed Door) with MaKayla 20.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to MaKayla, known as @Makslibrary for joining me to talk about sport's romance. Kristen's Picks: Desire or Defense by Leah Brunner   The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams The Fake Out Flex by Ash Kelly   Best Friend Power Play by Ash Kelly   The Crossover by Sarah Ward   The One with the Kiss Cam by Cindy Steel   Mak's Picks: The Hard Way Home by CW Farnsworth and T...

Beautifully Broken with Author Cassandra Moll 13.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to author Cassandra Moll for talking to me about her debut novel, Beautifully Broken. Follow Cassandra: Purchase Beautifully Broken (On KU) Purchase Daring Destiny (On KU) Instagram Website Books mentioned in this episode: Lights Out by Navessa Allen Saving 6 by Chloe Walsh Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah  For links to the books discussed in this...

Unlock the Dark with Author Sasa Hawk 27.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thank you to author Sasa Hawk for joining me to talk about her debut young adult romantasy novel Unlock the Dark.  Links: Purchase Unlock the Dark Listen to the Unlock the Dark audiobook Follow Sasa on Instagram  Follow Sasa on Threads Sasa's website Books mentioned: Road of Bones by Demi Winters Girl who fell Beneath the Sea by Axie O h Sorcery of Thrones by Margaret Rog ers...

Releases I'm Looking Forward to in 2025 20.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Desperate Haste by Rebecca Wrights Secret or Shutout by Leah Brunner Love in the Time of Conversation Hearts by Allie Samberts and Hannah Bird Rachel Lewis Release  Love Creek by Sarah Blair Natalia Williams  The Trouble With Love and Coaches by Harriet Ashford Holiday Love by Dr. Melissa Dymond Deeply Examined by Lexi Davis Please Be Mine by K. Sinko Unloved by Peyton Corinne Beg...

A Quicksilver by Callie Hart Deep Dive with Paige Woodrow 06.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Paige Woodrow who you may know as  @lostinthepaigeofabook and @maasbluey on Instagram.  We break down the fantasy novel Quicksilver by Callie Hart . This is a spoiler filled episode!  Books mentioned in this episode: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Stephanie Plum Series - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah...

Two to Tango with Author Natalia Williams 23.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to Author Natalia Williams for joining me to talk about her latest release, Two to Tango. Natalia's Books: Two to Tango (available on KU) Taking the Cake (available on KU) Follow Natalia: Instagram Threads For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list.  For episode feedback, future reading and autho...

Dangerous Pursuit with Author Bethany Rosa 09.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to author Bethany Rosa for joining me to talk about her books and writing process.  Bethany's Books: Pursuit of Innocence (available on KU) Holidate Pursuit (available on KU) Dangerous Pursuit (available on KU) Follow Bethany: Instagram Website Newsletter **Note - I read Pursuit of Innocence, but Dangerous Pursuit was too spicy for me and I didn't finish the novel...

Reading Recap 3 - Sarah Adams, Alicia Thompson, Tahereh Mafi, and more! 26.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Books mentioned in this episode: A Flicker in the Dark by Staci Willingham The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena Only if You're Lucky by Staci Willingham All the Dangerous Things by Staci Willingham The Temporary Roomie by Sarah Adams The Off Limits Rule by Sarah Adams The Ex-Vows by Jessica Joyce The It Girl by Ruth Ware Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Midnight is the Darkest Ho...

Yours, Unexpectedly with Author Rachel Lewis 19.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to author Rachel Lewis for talking about her debut Yours, Unexpectedly and her new holiday novella, out now - Merrily Yours. Follow Rachel: Yours, Unexpectedly (available on KU) Merrily Yours (available on KU) Website Follow Rachel on Instagram Books Mentioned in this episode: Unsteady by Peyton Corinne Unloved by Peyton Corinne Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood The Bodyguard by...

The Christmas Book Extravaganza - AKA - A Bunch of Holiday Book Recs 12.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Holiday Picks: Christmas Presents by Lisa Unger The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel Emergency Contact by Lauren Layne and Anthony LeDonne Cabin Mate by Leah Brunner Season's Schemings by Katie Bailey Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison All I Want is You by Falon Ballard A Risk Worth Taking by Jessica Joyce Merrily Yours by Rachel Le...

Calm Before the Score with Author Kort Combe 27.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to young adult author Kort Combe for joining me to talk about Calm Before the Score. We cover all things Ryan and Violet, her plans for the series as a whole, what she's reading, and more! Stay in touch with Kort: Purchase Calm Before the Score (available on KU) . Follow Kort on Instagram . A special thanks to our sponsor, Aliah Wright, the author of Now You Owe Me. Pu...

Far From Over with Author Manda Mazanec 14.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Author Manda Mazanec joins me to talk about her latest romantic suspense release, Far From Over.  Purchase Manda's books and follow her on Instagram: Far From Over (available on KU) Under the Maple Tree  And There You Were Nothing Between Us Instagram For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list.  For epi...

Now You Owe Me with Author Aliah Wright 31.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to author Aliah Wright for joining me to talk about her fiction debut thriller, Now You Owe Me. We talk about the book, all things Corinthia, Ben, Amanda, and Fiona, and the writing process. We cover everything from publishing to tips on building suspense throughout the book. Keep up with Aliah: Purchase Now You Owe Me Follow her on Instagram Follow her on TikTok Aliah&apos...

Reading Recap 2 - Ali Hazelwood, Emily Henry, Lauren Roberts and more! 17.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail For the second reading recap, I'm talking all about romance novels, with one fantasy in the mix. Hear my opinions and a short synopsis of each book over the course of the episode. Sorry in advance for the new titles you'll be adding to your TBR. Reading Rec: This week's rec is from Davina Reddic. Find the book here.  Follow Davina on Instagram. For links to the book...

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