A Bookish Home

Today I’m excited to share an interview with an author  changing the way we think about the mental load, invisible labor, and equality at home. In her new book Find Your Unicorn Space, Eve Rodsky helps women carve out time for creativity and gives overworked moms “permission to be interesting”⎻minus the guilt.  “Magnificent! Eve Rodsky … Continue reading Ep. 93: Eve Rodsky on Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World →

Today my guest is Suzanne park, whose new romantic comedy  is called So We Meet Again. In this book a young Korean American woman’s journey to finding a new career and new love means learning to embrace the awkward and unexpected—exploring familial expectations, finding your voice, and unimaginably falling for your childhood rival. “Heartwarming and empowering…Jess … Continue reading Ep. 92: Suzanne Park, Author of So We Meet Again →

Today my guest is Debbi Michiko Florence, whose new middle grade novel Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai is sure to fly off library and classroom shelves and into the hands of young readers. Debbi Michiko Florence is also the author of Keep It Together Keiko Carter, the Jasmine Toguchi chapter book series, and the co-author … Continue reading Ep. 91: Debbi Michiko Florence on Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai →

Today I’m sharing an inspiring conversation with author Sarah McCraw Crow. Her debut novel The Wrong Kind of Woman, is about a woman who finds her way through grief when she helps bring the women’s movement to an all male college campus in the early 1970s.  Sarah McCraw Crow’s articles and short stories have run in … Continue reading Ep. 90: Sarah McCraw Crow, Author of The Wrong Kind of Woman →

I’m thrilled to share an episode today with author Soman Chainani. I’ve seen firsthand the way his School for Good and Evil series hooked kids on reading and young people will be excited to pick up his new collection of fairy tales, Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales.  Soman Chainani’s debut series, The School for Good … Continue reading Ep. 89: Soman Chainani, Author of Beasts and Beauty →

If you love reading (or writing!) novels that bring untold women’s stories to life, this week’s episode is for you. Tune into my conversation with Christina Baker Kline, whose brilliant, captivating novel The Exiles is now out in paperback. A #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including The Exiles, Orphan Train, and … Continue reading Ep. 88: Christina Baker Kline, Author of The Exiles →

Today we have a special episode with writing partners, Jessica Koosed Etting and Alyssa Embree Schwartz, authors of the new young adult novel Fade Into the Bright, about two sisters, one summer, and a diagnosis that changes everything.  Alyssa Embree Schwartz, from Virginia Beach, and Jessica Koosed Etting, a Los Angeles native, met at the … Continue reading Ep. 87: Fade Into the Bright with Jessica Koosed Etting & Alyssa Embree Schwartz →

Tune into this week’s episode with  New York Times bestselling author Katie Crouch. Her new novel, Embassy Wife follows two women abroad searching for the truth about their husbands—and their country. Katie is also the author of Girls in Trucks, Men and Dogs, and Abroad. She has written essays for The New York Times, Glamour, The … Continue reading Ep. 86: Katie Crouch, Author of Embassy Wife →

This week my guest is Kristin Harmel, whose new historical novel, The Forest of Vanishing Stars, is about a young woman who uses her knowledge of the wilderness to help Jewish refugees escape the Nazis during World War II. This is such a compelling, heart wrenching read and hearing about the inspiration for this novel and … Continue reading Ep. 85: Kristin Harmel, Author of The Forest of Vanishing Stars →

This week I’m chatting with Brittney Morris, whose new young adult novel The Cost of Knowing has received wide acclaim including multiple starred reviews, inclusion on the Modern Mrs. Darcy Summer Reading Guide, and an Indie Next Pick selection. Tune in to hear more about the book, Brittney’s writing process, what she’s been reading lately, and … Continue reading Ep. 84: Brittney Morris, Author of The Cost of Knowing →

This week I’m chatting with Sarah Penner, whose debut novel The Lost Apothecary was an instant NY Times bestseller and is being translated into 30 languages worldwide. We discuss Sarah’s inspiring path to publication, writing a dual timeline historical novel, the casting of the phenomenal audiobook, and much more!   You can also listen and … Continue reading Ep. 83: Sarah Penner, Author of The Lost Apothecary →

Looking for summer reads to add to your list? My guest today is Mary Dixie Carter, whose debut novel The Photographer is sure to have you binge reading on the beach. Mary Dixie’s writing has appeared in TIME, The Economist, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Chicago Tribune, and other print and online publications.  She worked … Continue reading Ep. 82: Mary Dixie Carter, Author of The Photographer →

Aspiring kidlit writers, parents, teachers, and librarians: check out this fascinating behind the books conversation with children’s book author Andrea J. Loney. Andrea is the author of Double Bass Blues, which won a Caldecott Honor. She also won the 2014 Lee & Low New Voices Award for Take a Picture of Me, James Vanderzee! and … Continue reading Ep. 81: Children’s Book Author Andrea J. Loney →

Today I’m thrilled to be chatting with bestselling author, Mary Alice Monroe. If you’re looking for a beach read to add to your stack, The Summer of Lost and Found is sure to sweep you away!   You can also listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Mary Alice Monroe’s inspired … Continue reading Ep. 80: Mary Alice Monroe on The Summer of Lost and Found →

Today I’m chatting with author Kate Hope Day. We discussed her new book, In The Quick, the story of a young, ambitious female astronaut whose life is upended by a love affair that threatens the rescue of a lost crew.    You can also listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.   … Continue reading Ep. 79: Kate Hope Day, Author of In the Quick →

Today I’m excited to share an interview with book-fluencer extraordinaire Zibby Owens. We discussed the new book she edited and contributed to, Moms Don’t Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology, how she got started in the literary world, balancing passions for reading and writing, favorite words of wisdom from authors, and much more!   You … Continue reading Ep. 78- Zibby Owens on Moms Don’t Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology →

Today we have a special episode where you’ll get the inside scoop on the upcoming Newburyport Literary Festival, which will be virtual this year.  Listen to my conversation with festival co-director Jennifer Entwistle. We chatted about the sessions she’s most looking forward to, how to watch this free festival, the literary culture in Newburyport, and … Continue reading Ep. 77: Spotlight on the Newburyport Literary Festival with Co-Director Jennifer Entwistle →

NY Times Bestselling Author Kristin Hannah joins me on the podcast this week to discuss her new novel, The Four Winds and all things bookish.  Find out how Kristin got started as a writer, the inspiration behind this new book, how she feels about the new Netflix adaptation of her novel Firefly Lane, and much more!   “A spectacular tour de … Continue reading Ep. 76: Kristin Hannah, Author of The Four Winds →

This week, my guest on the podcast is Kristin Bair, author of the hilarious new novel, Agatha Arch Is Afraid of Everything.   Agatha will draw readers in with her wry takes…Fans of Where’d You Go, Bernadette and Elinor Oliphant Is Fine will love this clever romp.  –Publishers’ Weekly Starred Review Kristin has also published two other books, … Continue reading Ep. 75: Kristin Bair, Author of Agatha Arch Is Afraid of Everything →

This week, my guest on the podcast is historical fiction author Jennifer Robson. Fans of The Gown will love her latest novel, Our Darkest Night: A Novel of Italy and the Second World . “Robson shines with this stellar WWII story. Expert characterizations and perfect pacing are rounded out by lyrical prose … This will break readers’ … Continue reading Ep. 74: Jennifer Robson, Author of Our Darkest Night →

I’m excited to share a conversation with Jennie Fields, author of an enthralling new historical fiction novel, Atomic Love. “A novel of science, love, espionage, beautiful writing, and a heroine who carves a strong path in the world of men.” — Ann Patchett Jennie Fields received an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and is the … Continue reading Ep. 73: Jennie Fields, Author of Atomic Love →

Historical romance fans and anyone who has been binge watching Bridgerton, this week’s episode is for you! My guest is USA TODAY bestselling author Evie Dunmore, whose new book in the League of Extraordinary Women series is called A Rogue of One’s Own.  Rich with subplot, historical detail and beautifully descriptive writing that keeps the pages turning … Continue reading Ep. 72: Evie Dunmore, Author of A Rogue of One’s Own →

Aspiring writers and kid lit fans will enjoy my conversation with today’s guest, Jamie Sumner. Jamie is the critically acclaimed author of the middle grade novels Roll With It and Tune It Out as well as the adult nonfiction books Unbound and Eat, Sleep, Save the World. “A vivid, sensitive exploration of invisible disability, family bonds, and … Continue reading Ep. 71: Jamie Sumner, Author of Tune It Out →

Today on A Bookish Home my guest is Signe Pike. She is the author of The Lost Queen and the travel memoir Faery Tale, and has researched and written about Celtic history and folklore for more than a decade. Her new book The Forgotten Kingdom, continues Langoreth’s story in a trilogy that has been called “The Mists … Continue reading Ep. 70: Signe Pike, Author of the Lost Queen Trilogy →

Today on A Bookish Home my guest is Raúl The Third, this year’s Massachusetts Book Award winner in the children’s picture book and early reader category for Vamos! Let’s Go to the Market. I had the honor of serving as a juror in this category and was so happy to get to discuss this wonderful picture … Continue reading Ep. 69: Raùl the Third, Mass. Book Award Winner for Vamos! →

Today on A Bookish Home I’m chatting with Tori Whitaker, whose debut historical fiction novel, Millicent Glenn’s Last Wish was recently released.  The novel has been receiving a lot of well deserved praise. Author Karen White says, “A heartwarming and affecting novel centered around the love between mothers and daughters, of what we share and the … Continue reading Ep. 68: Tori Whitaker, Author of Millicent Glenn’s Last Wish →

This week my guest is award winning author and investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan, whose latest book, The First to Lie is a chilling psychological suspense novel. In a starred review Publishers Weekly called The First to Lie “Stellar.. Hank Phillippi Ryan could win a sixth Agatha with this one.”  The First to Lie is exactly the kind of gripping, suspenseful read I love … Continue reading Ep. 67: Hank Phillippi Ryan, Author of The First to Lie →

Are you curious about the role of the agent in the publishing process? Tune into this week’s episode with Amy Elizabeth Bishop, Literary Agent with Dystel, Goderich & Bourret. On this episode you’ll also hear from Amy about one of her projects that was recently chosen for Reese’s Book Club and Book of the Month! Amy joined … Continue reading Ep. 66: Amy Elizabeth Bishop, Literary Agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret →

Today we have a special episode with one of my favorite kid lit authors, Kelly Yang. Librarians, parents, and teachers, her books are must purchases for your bookshelves! Kelly Yang is the NYTimes Bestselling author of the middle grade novel Front Desk and its new sequel Three Keys, as well as a young adult novel, Parachutes. Front … Continue reading Ep. 65: Kelly Yang, Author of Three Keys →

Today we have a special episode all about the Massachusetts Book Awards! The winners and honorees were just announced yesterday. My guest is author Michelle Hoover, the 2020 Coordinator for the Massachusetts Book Awards, who I served with as a lead juror in the children’s picture book and early reader category. Michelle will give some … Continue reading Ep. 64: Author Michelle Hoover Shares the 2020 Massachusetts Book Award Winners →

Today on A Bookish Home, I’m talking about all things books and writing with Steven Rowley, bestselling author of The Editor, which is now out in paperback. This book is a fascinating window into the writing life and the author/editor relationship. The novel also explores a lesser known chapter of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s life, her time in … Continue reading Ep. 63: Steven Rowley, Author of The Editor →

Today on A Bookish Home, the podcast, I’m chatting with library fan and historical fiction author, Fiona Davis, whose new book is called The Lions of Fifth Avenue. I loved the bookish mystery at the heart of this story and being able to step into the world of the New York Public Library during alternating … Continue reading Ep. 62: Fiona Davis, Author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue →

This week, I’m sharing an interview with Kim Johnson, author of the phenomenal and timely new young adult book, This Is My America. Teens and adults alike, this is essential reading that provides a window into Black Lives Matter activism as well as the human impact of racism in our criminal justice system through the … Continue reading Ep. 61: Kim Johnson, Author of This Is My America →

This week I’m delighted to welcome Amy Poeppel to the podcast, author of the new novel, Musical Chairs. This is my favorite kind of summer novel. You won’t be able to stop turning the pages by the pool, unless it’s to pause and laugh out loud, or to stop and savor some beautiful observation about life … Continue reading Ep. 60: Amy Poeppel, Author of Musical Chairs →

This week, Maggie Doherty joins me on the podcast to discuss her new book, The Equivalents: A Story of Art, Female Friendship, and Liberation in the 1960s. Maggie Doherty is a literary scholar, historian, and critic based at Harvard and has written a fascinating account of an experiment in combining intellectual pursuits and motherhood by providing “a room of … Continue reading Ep. 59: Maggie Doherty, Author of The Equivalents →

This week I welcome New York Times bestselling author and queen of the beach read, Mary Kay Andrews, back to the podcast. Her novels include Sunset Beach, The Weekenders, Summer Rental, her latest, Hello Summer and many more. “Hello, Summer is another gem by the always wonderful Mary Kay Andrews.” -PopSugar   We spoke last … Continue reading Ep. 58: Mary Kay Andrews, Author of Hello Summer →

This week, I’m excited to share an interview with Julie Clark we recorded last month. We discussed her new book, The Last Flight, life as an author during quarantine, her writing journey, and much more. In a starred review, Kirkus called The Last Flight, “A tense and engaging womancentric thriller…Propulsive prose drives Clark’s tale of the intersecting … Continue reading Ep. 57: Julie Clark, Author of the Last Flight →

This week I’m excited to chat with Jean Van’t Hul, The Artful Parent. I find Jean’s books and blog so inspiring in terms of embracing art and creativity with my kids. If you’re looking for simple ways to bring art into your childrens’ lives and break up long days at home, this episode is for … Continue reading Ep. 56: Jean Van’t Hul Of The Artful Parent →

This week I’m delighted to welcome author, podcaster, blogger, and book whisperer extraordinaire, Anne Bogel, back to the podcast. Anne’s new book, Don’t Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life, is a timely and practical guide to taming some of the anxiety and stress swirling around our minds. You … Continue reading Ep. 55: Anne Bogel, Author of Don’t Overthink It →

This week I’m delighted to welcome award winning children’s book author-illustrator, Matt Tavares to the podcast. His picture books include Crossing Niagara, Henry Aaron’s Dream, Red and Lulu, Dasher and many more. His latest book is called Ben of All Trades: The Most Inventive Boyhood of Benjamin Franklin, written by Michael J. Rosen.   **Note: this episode was … Continue reading Ep. 54: Children’s Book Author- Illustrator, Matt Tavares →

This week my guest is Bobbie Pyron, who’s new middle grade book Stay was called “Timely, important, and truly beautiful” by Newbery Award winner Katherine Applegate.  Bobbie has worked in libraries and bookstores in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah and has been active in local animal rescue work for many years. She’s also the author … Continue reading Ep. 53: Bobbie Pyron, Author of Stay →

This week, I’m delighted to welcome Cheryl Klein to the podcast to discuss all things books and reading. Cheryl Klein is the editorial director at Lee & Low Books. She is also the author of two adult books, The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults and Second Sight: An Editor’s Talks on … Continue reading Ep. 52: Cheryl Klein, Editorial Director at Lee & Low Books →

This week I’m joined by children’s book author Hena Khan. Her latest middle grade novel, More to the Story, has been called a love letter to Little Women.   You can also listen on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.   Books Mentioned On This Episode: More to the Story Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns Under … Continue reading Ep. 51: Hena Khan On More to the Story →

It’s the 50th episode of A Bookish Home! This week I’m joined by a special guest, award winning children’s book author and illustrator Grace Lin. Grace’s latest picture book is called A Big Bed for Little Snow and her new middle grade novel is Mulan: Before the Sword.     You can also listen on … Continue reading Ep. 50: Children’s Book Author and Illustrator, Grace Lin →

This week, I’m delighted to welcome author Kate Bolick to the podcast.  Kate Bolick is the author of the bestselling Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own. Today we’re discussing her wonderful essay on Meg in March Sisters: On Life, Death, and Little Women. If you can’t stop thinking about the new Greta Gerwig adaptation, I would … Continue reading Ep. 49: Author Kate Bolick Discusses March Sisters: On Life, Death, and Little Women →

This week, I’m chatting with Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander, the first book in the new middle-grade series, Legends of Eerie-On-Sea. School Library Journal calls Malamander a “A crowd-pleasing fantasy.’ and notes “Colorful characters, palpable atmosphere, close calls and some deliberately unanswered questions…will hook readers on this new British series and leave them eager for more.” Hand this book … Continue reading Ep. 48: Thomas Taylor, Author of the Legend of Eerie-On-Sea Series →

This week, I’m sharing a conversation with Heather Bell Adams, author of Maranatha Road and a forthcoming novel, The Good Luck Stone (coming July 2020). Southern Literary Review calls Maranatha Road “[A]n exquisite story with characters so real they could step off the pages into your living room” and says Sadie Caswell is “reminiscent of Olive Kitteridge, the … Continue reading Ep. 47: Heather Bell Adams, Author of Maranatha Road →

This week I’m sharing an interview with Susan Bailey, creator of the blog,Louisa May Alcott Is My Passion. We’re chatting about Louisa May Alcott’s Christmas stories, the new Little Women movie, and all things Alcott.    You can also listen on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.   Books Mentioned On This Episode: A Merry … Continue reading Ep. 46: Susan Bailey on Louisa May Alcott’s Christmas Stories →

This week I’m sharing an interview with Alison Walsh, author of A Literary Tea Party: Blends And Treats For Alice, Bilbo, Dorothy, Jo and Book Lovers Everywhere. She is also the creator of the blog, Alison’s Wonderland Recipes   You can also listen on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.     Books Mentioned … Continue reading Ep. 45: Alison Walsh, Author of A Literary Tea Party →

This week I’m delighted to share an interview with Jen Petro-Roy, author of two middle grade books that are a must for the shelves of classrooms and libraries–Good Enough and You Are Enough. Jen Petro-Roy is a former teen librarian, obsessive reader, and author of the middle grade novel P.S. I Miss You. Her latest books are … Continue reading Ep. 44: Jen Petro-Roy, Author of Good Enough and You Are Enough →