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Have you ever wondered which books shaped your favourite authors? Best Book Forward is the bookish podcast for avid readers where we delve into the lives of your favourite authors and discover the books that have shaped their lives. Prepare for surprising picks, heartwarming stories, and the ultimate literary dilemma: "If you could only read one again, which would it be?" Warning: This podcast may lead to an uncontrollable urge to expand your TBR pile. Ready to discover your next literary ob ...
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Welcome to Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun. As two nerdy bookworms, we appreciate the role of classic lit, but we but we won’t get too academic about it. We’ll talk about the books we love and the books we loath, and help stock your TBR pile with old and new reads for every literary taste.
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Get It Together, Weirdo

Sarah Bowser, That Weird Nerdy Mom

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Get It Together, Weirdo is for those quirky, distracted weirdos who just want to enjoy their Lord of the Rings marathons or get through their mountainous TBR pile without the shame, anxiety, and guilt brought on by their Mount Everest-size to-do lists and constant - oh hey, look, an alpaca! On the podcast, we help you get your shit together and calm the mental chaos taking over your life so you can be your weird, nerdy self unapologetically. Get ready to bring out your weird.
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Welcome to Southern Fried Fantasy, a podcast for readers and writers, where southern authors talk about books set in the region they call home. Book lovers beware, your TBR pile is about to get taller than high cotton.
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Bring your coffee, swirl your glass of wine, and listen as Katie discusses your favorite books, whether its a NYT Best Seller or your favorite classics. Grow your TBR pile (or be inspired to whittle down your TBR pile!) We talk about your favorite books (and ours), without the crap that nobody’s interested in. 📚
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A Book for Everyone podcast

York County Public Library

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Join York County Public Library staff members as they chat about reading and discuss the different ways that we find, select, and enjoy books. In Season One, we discuss the genres we love (or love to hate), why we read them, and our picks for books to add to your TBR pile.
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Marlon and Jake Read Dead People is a podcast hosted by the Man Booker Prize-winning and internationally bestselling author Marlon James and his editor, Jake Morrissey, Executive Editor at Riverhead Books. In each episode, Marlon and Jake talk about authors—specifically dead authors. Authors they like. Authors they hate. Great books, terrible books, and books they love that you’d never expect them to. As a writer and an editor, Marlon and Jake have read thousands of books between them, and t ...
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Tune in to hear two friends discuss all the steamy (and sometimes tepid) details of the regency romance genre. Join us each episode as we take a trip across the pond and into the past in search of swoon-worthy Happily Ever Afters! We talk about all your regency favorites like Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons or Lisa Kleypas’ Ravenels, plus we dive deep into exciting new releases from rising stars like Scarlett Peckham, Cat Sebastian, and Evie Dunmore. We’ve got full book reviews AND fabulous interv ...
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This is a chaotic historical romance podcast hosted by confirmed spinsters: Caroline @salty_caroline_reads and Hannah @fringebookreviews. To be quite honest, they should not have been trusted with microphones. New episodes drop on Fridays and every other Tuesday. Hannah and Caroline are not responsible for any pants romanced off of your body and/or any addition to that pile of books just chilling by your bed.
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Winner of the 2024 Positive Change Podcast Awards for Best Host and Best Book Podcast. Online for Authors is the only podcast with a host that personally reads and reviews indie-written fiction and inspirational/memoirs for avid readers who want to add books for their TBR beyond what they can find on the NYT best sellers list. As an award-winning host, Teri M Brown’s goal for Online for Authors is to introduce avid readers to characters they’d like to invite to lunch. If you read more than 4 ...
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How often do you pack your schedule ridiculously full — keeping yourself going to the point of burnout — rather than just sit with your thoughts and learn what it is that you actually enjoy? Do you know that we often fill our schedules to avoid confronting our fears and insecurities? In this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, Sarah explores our so…
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Do you ever feel like once you've committed to a path you're stuck with it forever? In this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, Sarah takes us on a metaphorical journey to highlight the fear of the unknown and societal expectations that can make changing course daunting. What would the Fellowship of the Ring have missed out on if Frodo had refused …
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Feel overwhelmed and inadequate when you try to fit yourself into one-size-fits-all organizational systems? Resident weirdo and “get your shit together” coach Sarah Bowser’s been there, too — failing with various tools, strategies, and systems and feeling frustrated and guilty because of it. But she’s here to tell you that standardized organization…
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How often does getting lost in rabbit holes take over your morning, your workday, or your family time? You start with an idea, then a quick Google search or casual scroll through social media, and before you know it, you're 43 tabs deep into a completely unrelated topic and have lost the idea that got you into this mess. In this episode of Get It T…
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Are you the type of person who laminates everything? You complete a project or save an award, then pull out your lamination machine to protect it? Are you just hiding your accomplishments behind a protective sheen of perfectionism, of people pleasing? In this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, Sarah shares her story of laminating her accomplishmen…
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My guests today on the Online for Authors podcast are RC and JP Carter, author of the book A Chance of a Ghost. RC and JP aka Rob and Joan, are hosts of Meet the Author Podcast on WLFE-db Radio and WDJY FM Radio (Atlanta). They are cohosts of Haunted Campfire Tales Podcast WLFE-db Radio. Both podcasts stream LIVE on Youtube, Facebook and LinkedIn. …
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Today, the Online for Authors podcast Guest Host Tina Hogan Grant chats Donna Levin, author of the book The Talking Stick. Donna’s work is included in Boston University’s Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center and in the California State Library’s collection of California novels. She is the author of Extraordinary Means, California Street, There’s…
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Get ready for a heartwarming and hilarious send-off to Season 2! Today I’m delighted to be joined by the incredible Clare Pooley, author of the bestselling How to Age Disgracefully. Interview Highlights: Inspiration Behind the Novel: Discover what sparked Clare's idea for How to Age Disgracefully. Flawed Characters: Explore Clare's love for writing…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Carla Damron , author of the book Justice Be Done. Carla holds an MSW and an MFA. Her careers of social worker and writer are intricately intertwined; all of her novels explore social issues like addiction, homelessness, and mental illness. She works part-time with Communities in Schools and volun…
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Carole O’Neill’s guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Christine Gunderson, author of the book Friends with Secrets, which is Christine’s debut novel. She wrote Friends with Secrets in her minivan in the school pick up line, at piano lessons, during drama rehearsals, at swim team practice, basketball practice, crew practice, and in lots …
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Welcome back to Best Book Forward! The podcast where we delve into the books that have shaped our favourite authors' lives. Think of it as your literary Desert Island Discs. Today, I'm thrilled to have the incredible Josie Ferguson join us. Josie is the author of the highly acclaimed debut novel, The Silence in Between, shortlisted for the Watersto…
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Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do lists? Tired of falling down endless rabbit holes while following your nerdy passions? Craving more time to tackle that towering TBR pile or finally squeeze in another Lord of the Rings marathon? Join me, get-your-shit-together coach Sarah Bowser, for Get It Together, Weirdo, your guide to managing your tim…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is John Guiver, author of the book To Play the Game. John’s lifetime interest in the 1972 Andes Flight Disaster led him to travel to the site of the accident in January 2013 in the company of one of the sixteen survivors, Eduardo Strauch. Through him, John met many others connected to the story, incl…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Kathleen Goggin, author of the book 10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad. Writer, editor and author, Kate has always been interested in sharing best practices in business and in life. Disappointed there were no manuals to follow, she often created those for herself, and then shared them to help o…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Tess Callahan, author of the book Dawnland. Tess Callahan is also the author of the novel April & Oliver. Her essays and stories have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Writer’s Digest, National Public Radio, Agni, Narrative Magazine, AWP Notebook, Newsday, The Common, the Best American Poet…
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Listeners are invited into a heartfelt conversation with Susan Fletcher as we discuss her brilliant new novel The Night in Question." Susan discusses the inspiration behind her protagonist Florrie, an 87-year-old woman who embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind a mysterious incident in her care home. We also discuss Susan's creative process…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Kathryn Dodson, author of the book Portrait of Deception. Kathryn writes about women who have to become their own heroes - whether they're solving a crime or figuring out the next phase of their lives. She grew up writing and riding horses in far West Texas. She graduated from SMU in English/Creat…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is George Sirois, author, podcast host, and audiobook narrator. Today, he is here to chat with us about audio dramas – what they are, why an author might want to consider audio drama, and how to go about producing them. George is the author of the international bestselling young adult / science-ficti…
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Join us for a captivating conversation with Nikki May, author of Wahala which is currently being adapted into a major BBC series! Her latest literary masterpiece, This was inspired by Jane Austen's Mansfield Park and explores themes of motherhood, legacy, identity, and culture. Interview Highlights: Mothers and Daughters: Discover the profound impa…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Pamela Stockwell, author of the book The Tender Silver Stars. Award-winning author Pamela Stockwell was born in Texas and raised in South Carolina. In between, she lived in the Philippines and, along with her big sister, became fluent in Tagalog name-calling. She abandoned her foreign language stu…
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In this episode, O'Dell shares his high-level thoughts on all of the books he read in September, including a few ARCS of October releases. He then gives a look at which books are on his October TBR. Books discussed include: Tiny Threads by Liliam Rivera The Manor House by Gilly MacMillan Blood Like Mine by Stuart Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors If I W…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Frank Winters, author of the book 10 Little Rules for Sharing Your Story. A father of two fantastic men, public speaker, geographer, and explorer, Frank Winters was intrigued and motivated by a random fact: one of the things he loves the most – public speaking – is the thing most feared by many. H…
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Get ready for a heartwarming hug of an episode with the brilliant Marianne Cronin, author of the novels that'll make you laugh, cry, and believe in the power of human connection: "The One Hundred Years of Lennie & Margot" and "Eddie Winston is Looking for Love". In this episode we talk about friendship that defies expectations, love that blossoms i…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Joseph Rein, author of the book Youtopia. Joseph is the author of the Youtopia series (Youtopia, Youtopia Reborn, Youtopia Infinity). His short story collection Roads without Houses was nominated for numerous literary prizes. His short fiction has appeared in over twenty journals, magazines, and a…
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Guest-host for Online for Authors, Carole O’Neill chats today with Donna Jones Alward, author of the book When the World Fell Silent. Since 2006, New York Times bestseller Donna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with stories of happy endings and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. She’s worked …
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Rachel Callaghan, author of the book Under Water. Rachel, novelist, award-winning essayist, ex-short story writer, and former editor of In Posse on WebDelSol, learned a thing or two about traumatic circumstances and the emotional and psychological damage they cause. Starting Hahnemann Medical Coll…
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Season 2 Starts Here and what a better way to kick it off than being joined by New York Times Best Selling Author, Catherine Newman! Let's face it, motherhood isn't always sunshine and rainbows. In this episode, Catherine discusses her latest novel, "Sandwich", exploring the messy realities of midlife, the unexpected joys (and challenges!) of paren…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Melissa C Diaferia, author of the book Sugar Plum and the Right Winger. Melissa is a talented independent romance author from Toronto, Ontario. Along with her passion for makeup artistry and nail design, Melissa enjoys writing as another creative outlet for her ideas and passions. Here, she is kno…
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We’re excited to be back in your podcast feeds to pair highly anticipated fall book releases with beloved backlist favorites. Prepare to overload your TBR pile as we dive into an exciting fall publishing season filled with moody, atmospheric titles. In today’s episode, we’ll share our carefully curated lists of outstanding upcoming fiction from bot…
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Get ready to dive deeper into the literary worlds of your favourite authors! Best Book Forward is back for a brand new season, and we're serving up six weeks of bookish bliss with incredible authors. Haven't met us yet? Hi, I'm Helen (@bestbookforward), your friendly book pusher! Think of this podcast as a bookish version of Desert Island Discs whe…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is V.S. Gardner, author of the book A Killing on Hardee Street. VS Gardner excitedly achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a published author when her first novel, A Killing on Hardee Street, was published in 2020. Holding to the belief that life’s greatest treasures are found in relationships, V.S…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Van Haney, author of the books Stories to Curl Your Toes and Bloody Ever After. Today, Van is here to talk to us about her early career in film, how that shaped her writing, and writing tips she’s learned along the way. Vanessa grew up in the new-age circus known as the entertainment industry. She…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Gail Priest, author of the book Soul Dancing. Gail has a passion for women’s fiction. Her degrees and work in theatre and counseling psychology inspire her stories of healing from trauma and secrets within families. A dash of romance and her love of second chances are always in the mix. The settin…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Mark R Anderson, author of the book Sage Among the Pines. Mark, a Fulton Books author, retired after thirty-five years of distinguished service in the Department of Defense and ten years, concurrently, as an officer in the United States Navy Reserve. He completed his most recent book, Sage Among t…
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As the summer reading season comes to a close, we’re turning our eyes to fall. With Chelsey on maternity leave, we’ve made some thoughtful adjustments to our plans and structure here at Novel Pairings. Our goal is to ensure that we stay connected and continue to foster the amazing community we’ve built together. The best way to stay connected this …
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In this episode, O'Dell shares his high-level thoughts on all of the books he read in August, including a few ARCS of September releases. He then gives a look at which books are on his September TBR. Books discussed include: All the Sinners Bleed - SA Cosby Sacrificial Animal - Kalee Pedersen Same As It Ever Was - Claire Lombardo Five-Star Stranger…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Catherine W Rouhana, author of the book When the Fudge Trees Bloom. Cathy grew up in the ’50s and ‘60s in a three-bedroom row house in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the second of ten children, seven girls, and three boys. Yikes! You might say. Somewhat cramped? Well, yes, in retrospect. But childre…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Barbara Dullaghan, author of the book, Secrets in the Hollow. Barbara Dullaghan grew up in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown and is enthralled with the magic and energy of the towns. She is published in gifted education with Kendall Hunt and Prufrock Press and her short stories and poetry can be found i…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Catherine Butterfield, author of the book, The Serpent and the Rose. Catherine was born in Manhattan but raised primarily in Minnesota and Massachusetts. (The Three M's) She was a skinny kid with miserable allergies and spent most of her youth indoors reading books. Her two biggest influences at t…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Joel David Bond, author of the book As Large As Your Spirit: A Reverse Refugee Memoir. A born explorer, Joel has spent over two decades living and working around the world, from farm work in Italian vineyards to jet-setting as a London-based flight attendant. His recent work in Iraqi Kurdistan bui…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Dani Pettrey, author of the book One Wrong Move. Dani has sold nearly 800,000 copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance. Her novels stand out for their "wicked pace…
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Today, Online for Authors will be hosted by an amazing guest host, Carole O’Neill. Her guest is Maryann McFadden, author of the book The Book Lover. In 2007 Maryann McFadden “won the literary lottery” according to writing blogs when her previously self-published novel, The Richest Season, sold at auction to Hyperion Books. It became a Target Breako…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Patti Frye Meredith, author of the book South of Heaven. Patti’s debut novel came out late in life and for her, that's right on time. She could not be happier. She grew up in Galax, Virginia. Most of her stories are set in her beloved Blue Ridge Mountains, but South of Heaven takes place in the No…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Leigh Shulman, author of the book The Writer's Roadmap. Leigh is a writer and writing mentor with two decades of experience under her belt. She founded The Inspired Writer Community, an online mentoring community for writers at any stage in their writing lives. Her bestselling book The Writer's Ro…
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In this episode, O'Dell shares his high-level thoughts on all of the books he read in July, including a few ARCS of August releases. He then gives a look at which books are on his August TBR. More in-depth reviews are available on his review blog at justreaditalready.com. You can also follow him on Instagram for all kinds of bookish news and review…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Traci Odom, an audiobook narrator and voice-artist who is going to chat with us about audiobook production – where to find a narrator, how to pick the right one for your project, the timeline for production, and her experiences when creating audio for authors. Traci, an American-born actor and voi…
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In which Hannah and Caroline interview Eloisa James, celebrate the release of Viscount in Love, and remain, at all times, within six degrees of Taylor Swift, William Shakespeare, and Formula 1. Reminders: - Follow Eloisa James on Instagram (@EloisaJamesBooks) and TikTok (@EloisaJamesBooks) - Order Viscount in Love from Bookshop.org, Amazon, Target,…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Leslie K Simmons, author of the book Red Clay, Running Waters. Leslie K. Simmons writes about extraordinary people at the center of crucial turning points in American history. She is particularly fascinated by outliers and the lesser known (but no less incredible) stories that slip through history…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Lya Badgley, author of the book The Worth of a Ruby. Lya was born in Yangon, Myanmar. The child of Montana parents – a political scientist and an artist – she grew up in a household that encouraged critical thinking and creativity. After dabbling in retail management, Lya moved to the Pacific Nort…
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Rebecca Hodge, author of the book Wildland. Rebecca is a former veterinarian and clinical research scientist who lives and writes in North Carolina. Her novels WILDLAND and OVER THE FALLS both place memorable characters in situations filled with suspense. She has three grown sons, one crazy dog, a…
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