Ellen and Mom are joined by author, NoYoMo, and friend of the show Liz Locke to talk about travel, travails, and tender love story in her debut novel, Follow the Sun. Plus, our own travels and Liz's history with romance. Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: notyourmomsromancebookclu ... Show More
Nov 17
Cover Story by Mhairi McFarlane
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the insecurities, investigations, and iPads in Cover Story by Mhairi McFarlane. Plus, the end is nigh. </p><p>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group<br/>Email: notyourmomsrom ... Show More
1h 31m
Nov 3
When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the parachuting, pacts, and pranks in When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa. Plus, Hallmark and sea witches.</p><p>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group<br/>Email: notyourmomsrom ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 20
A Rebel Without Claws by Juliette Cross
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the cage fights, colored auras, and close-knit family in A Rebel Without Claws by Juliette Cross. Plus, swamps and showgirls.</p><p>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group<br/> ... Show More
55m 8s
Oct 2021
Ep. 355 Under-the-radar books and pivoting back to passion
It has been over five years since Amy Allen Clark brought her amazing book recommendations and reader insights to Sorta Awesome, but this is no trick, it’s all treat - she’s back! Amy sits down with Meg this week to discuss the health and medical challenges she has overcome, and ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 2022
Our summer books and films special: what to read and watch
This week is our summer books and films spectacular, full of recommendations of things to read and watch. First, Lilah is joined by literary editors Fred Studemann and Laura Battle to explore the FT's Summer Books special. They suggest a range of light summer reads, sharp non-fic ... Show More
30m 34s
Nov 2021
Nonfiction in November : Fascinating Book Recs & Why We Love True Stories, True Crime and More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1749254/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In Episode 27 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee are sharing a few of their recent nonfiction favorites. They share what they're loving lately, their latest ... Show More
1h 17m
Feb 2020
Ep 221: Swipe right for book love
Amy Rohn joins Anne to talk about literal literary matchmaking, the ups and downs of her life as a reader in search of real-life romance. We’re exploring what she looks for in a partner, whether they’re a reader or not, and truly baffling stories from her attempts at talking to m ... Show More
48m 28s
Dec 2019
Ep 213: Art, fear, and discovering great books
Anne chats with reader and children’s book writer Kate DiCamillo about the books that inspired her to dream up stories, the hopeful work of writing for children, and what she learns from readers about her own books. She has so much to share about the value of friendship with othe ... Show More
55m 4s