Today's guest Michelle Acierno Loftus loves her work as a veterinary radiologist, but the demanding training that her career required meant that her reading life took a hit. These days, Michelle's found her way back to reading by embracing a genre she's always loved: Young Adult literature.
These days Michelle lives in Seattle with her husband and young son, ... Show More
Mar 3
Ep 516: Don't overthink your buddy reads
Today's guest is looking for titles to help bridge the large geographic gap between her and her sister. Ruth Werwai hails from Vancouver, Canada, but she's lived in Germany with her family for over a decade. Recently, she and her sister have created a book club of two. They've fo ... Show More
50m 11s
Feb 24
Ep 515: I can't read all the books, and that's okay
Bookshelf overwhelm is a common concern around here, so we know today's conversation will resonate with many readers. Our guest today is Holly Dyer, whose name might be familiar if you're a member of our book club or Patreon communities, because Holly is an active member of both. ... Show More
56m 29s
Apr 2020
#254 Holly Bourne on Writing Teen & Adult Novels
My guest today is the brilliant author Holly Bourne who started her writing career as a news journalist, where she was nominated for Best Print Journalist of the Year. She then spent six years working as an editor, a relationship advisor, and general 'agony aunt' for a youth char ... Show More
37m 19s
Apr 2024
Simple Thing, Felt: Nina LaCour on Unwrapping a Moment
"I spend a lot of time trying to hope that I'll remember little things and how a certain simple thing felt. … Writing is one way of trying to capture that feeling, even if I'm fictionalizing it still.” - Nina LaCourIf Nina LaCour were a drink, she would be a cozy cup of tea. You’ ... Show More
37m 57s
Mar 2024
Hotel Talk with Farah Shammas: Episode 97 with Michelle Adams - A best selling author,
Send a textMichelle Adams, a best selling author, originally from the UK who lives in Cyprus, talks to us openly about the real life behind her dream job of writing, with its challenges and perks. She is a wife and mother, and shares with us her personal story about moving counti ... Show More
26m 17s
Dec 2023
katie from beach reads & bubbly is so into romance having a moment, and caro is so into... sports?
<p>The day I announced this podcast, the DM’s started rolling in. “You have to get Katie from Beach Reads and Bubbly on the podcast!” I was already all over it, I love Katie as much as all of you!</p><p>I get a ton of my book recs from Katie’s page, <a target="_blank" href="https ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2024
author annabel monaghan on getting unstuck, her new book ‘summer romance,’ and how decluttering reveals your true values
Get this week’s full So Into That newsletter here! https://whattocook.substack.com/p/author-annabel-monaghan-on-gettingIt’s summertime, and that means it’s Annabel Monaghan time!Annabel’s one of my favorite authors, and lucky for us she cranks out a delightful new book seemingly ... Show More
36m 15s