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New episode of Between the Bookends is here! This time, we’re talking about books for every mood, every mindset, and every moment—because the right book isn’t just about what’s popular… it’s about what you need right now. Need a feel-good escape? Want something thought-provoking? Looking for a page-turner you can’t put down? Or maybe a quiet, reflective read?We’ve got you covered.Whether you’re celebrating, healing, escaping, or just passing the time, there’s always a book waiting for you.Tune in, get inspired, and let us help you find your next perfect read. ·      The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James·      The Art Thief  by Michael Finkel·      The House of Splinters  by Laura Purcell·      The Land of Sweet Forevers  by Harper Lee·      A Ghastly Catastrophe  by Deanna Raybourn·      Dad Can You Not?  A Dad’s Guide to Being Less Cringy  by Chip Leighton @mike_finkel@the_leighton_show@spookypurcell@simonestjames@deannaraybourn

 New Episode Alert! The latest episode of Between the Bookends is here—and we’ve got plenty to talk about! Thanks for being a part of the Bookends community.  We hope this help you find your next great read! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!Featured:Time And Again by Jack FinneyHandle With Care by Marybeth WhalenMinistry of Time by Kaliane BradleyStart At The End by Emma GreyThe Searcher by Tana FrenchThe Book Witch by Meg Shaffer#jackfinney@marybethwhalen#kalianebradley@emmagreyauthor#tanafrench@meg_shaffer

 New Episode Alert: Between the Bookends A fresh episode just dropped, and it’s full of the kind of book talk we love—great stories, honest thoughts, and a few laughs along the way.In this episode, we’re chatting about recent reads, what’s been flying off the shelves, and a few books we can’t stop thinking about.Whether you’re looking for your next great read or just want to feel like you’re sitting in the shop talking books with us, this one’s for you. Give it a listen and let us know what you think—we love hearing from you!Heartwood  by Amity GaigeLife: A Love Story  by Elizabeth BergThe Night We Met  by Abby JimenezThis Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany CrumNonesuch by Francis SpuffordA Curious Beginning by Deanna RaybournBlood & Sugar by Laura Shepherd-Robinson @amity_gaige@authorabbyjimenez@tiffanycrum@francis_spufford@deannaraybourn@laurashepherdrobinson

 New Episode Alert! A fresh episode of Between the Bookends just dropped, and we can’t wait for you to listen!Join us as we chat about what we’re reading.  Whether you’re looking for your next great read or just want to feel like you’re talking books with friends—this episode is for you. Listen now on your favorite platform!Let us know what you think! Her Last Breath by Taylor AdamsThe Astral Library  by Kate QuinnThe Rent Collector by Camron WrightThe Gravedigger’s Almanac by Oliver PotzschThe Girl and the Gravedigger by Oliver PotzschThe Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche @taylor.adams.author@katequinn5975@authorcamronwright@oliver_poetzsch_autor@by_annarasche

 A new episode of Between the Bookends is here!Looking for your next great read? In our latest episode we’re sharing some fantastic book recommendations—the kind that make you want to clear your schedule and start reading immediately. Tune in for great suggestions, lively book talk, and a few titles you might not have discovered yet. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!·     I’m Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus Craig ·     Falling by T. J. Newman·     Hostage by Clare Mackintosh·     Pendergast:  the Beginning by Preston & Child·     Dead Mountain by Preston & Child·     Strangers in Time by David Baldacci·     After You’ve Gone by Jeffery Lent @douglaspreston6@drferguscraig@tj_author@claremackwrites@libbypagewrites@davidbaldacciauthor

NEW EPISODE DROP The latest Between the Bookends podcast is out now!Hit play and hang out with us for all things books, stories, and community. Thanks for listening and supporting local books!How to Get Away with Murder by Rebecca PhilpsonThe Primrose Murder Society by Stacey HackneyThe Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook by Melani SandersBlack Dahlia by William J. MannThe Deep Blue Good-by  by John D. MacDonaldAlchemy of Secrets by Stephanie GarberMurder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery@rebeccajphipson@stacyhackneybooks@justbeingmelani@stephanie_garber@mossmontmomery

 New episode is live!The newest episode of Between the Bookends just dropped, and we’re chatting all things books—what we’re loving, what’s buzzing, and what’s worth adding to your TBR.Grab a cozy drink, hit play, and listen in wherever you get your podcasts. Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing  by Nicholas MeyerDear Debbie  by Frieda McFaddenMiss Morgan’s Book Brigade  by Janet Skeslien CharlesThe Everlasting  by Alix E. HarrowEveryone in This Bank is a Thief  by Benjamin StevensonThe Ten Thousand Doors of January  by Alix E. HarrowThe Buffalo Hunter Hunter  by Stephen Graham JonesMad Mabel  by Sally Hepworth 

 New episode alert! The newest Between the Bookends podcast episode is live, and we’re so excited to share it with you. Grab your favorite drink, settle into a cozy spot, and join us as we chat all things books, stories, and the joy of reading.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger The Carpool Detectives by Chuck HoganThe Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashely Elston  Guilty by Definition by Susie DentThe Familiars  by Stacey HallsMaking Mary Poppins by Todd James PierceThe Entirely True story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey by Kathleen KaufmanAmity by Nathan Harris@susanriegerwirter@mrchuckhogan@ashleyelston@susiedent@staceyhallsauthor@[email protected]@naharriswrites

 Press play!Our latest podcast episode is all about the best of 2025—favorite books, big standouts, and a few surprises along the way.Listen now and tell us: what was your standout of the year? The Correspondent by Virginia EvansWitchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixMy Friends by Fredrik BackmanBury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil V.E. SchwabThe Poppy Fields by Nikki ErlickThe Bookbinder by Pip WilliamsWild, Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghyThe Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-GarciaTheo of Golden by Allen LeviThe Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-RobinsonLove, Sex, and Frankenstein by Caroline LeaIsola by Allegra Goodman@allenlevi@charlottemcconaghy@[email protected]@backmansk@gradyhendrix@veschwab@[email protected]@laurashepherrobinson@carolineleawriter@allegragoodmanwriter

 The newest episode of Between the Bookends is live, and we’re joined by New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Meagan Church!  We talk all about her new novel The Mad Wife.  It’s a thoughtful, engaging conversation you won’t want to miss. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.The Mad Wife by Meagan ChurchFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyThe Cathedral of Lost Souls by Paula BrackstonThe Everlasting by Alix E. HarrowThe Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate MooreCrossing to Safety by Wallace StegnerThe Road to Tender Hearts by Annie HartnettThe Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O’NeillShark Heart by Emily HabeckWhere the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton HarrisTime of the Child by Niall Williams59 Minutes by Holly Seddon 

 New podcast day!Come listen to what we’re reading, loving, and talking about at Bookends.Hit play and hang out with us. The Art of a Lie  by Laura Shepherd-RobinsonChristmas Crimes at the Mysterious Bookshop  by Otto PenzlerThe Black Wolf  by Louise PennyA Christmas Memory  by Truman CapoteQueen Esther  by John IrvingGrace and Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon  by Matthew NormanLove, Sex, and Frankenstein by Caroline Lea12 Ways to Kill Your Family at Christmas by Natasha Bache Let us know what you think in the comments!  Happy Reading!@laurashepherdrobinson@penzlerotto@themysteriousbookshop@thenormannation@carolineleawriter@natashabache_author

“There is no enjoyment quite like reading.” Jane Austen’s timeless words still ring true—and here at Bookends, we couldn’t agree more.Welcome back to another episode of the Between the Bookends, where stories come alive, authors inspire us, and readers like you remind us why we love books in the first place.  Listen as we turn the pages for today’s conversation.Louise Penny seriesThe Reformatory by Tananarive DueThere Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif SharikThe Formidable Miss Cassidy by Meihan BoeyThe Storm by Rachel HawkinsThe Land of Sweet Forever by Harper LeeAfter Midnight by Daphne Du MaurierAlways Remember  by Charlie MackesySirens by Emelia Hart@louisepennyauthor@tananarivedue@shafakelif@ladyhawkins@emeliahartbooks

 New episode alert!  Our latest Bookends podcast, Between the Bookends, drops today!. Grab a latte, hit play, and let’s talk books!  In this episode we discuss...The Director by Daniel KeklmannThe Widow by John GrishamNone Left to Tell by Noelle West IhliThe Intruder by Freida McFaddenThe Haunting of Hecate Cavendish by Paula BrackstonTwice by Mitch AlbomMurder at Gulls Nest by Jess KiddThe Impossible Fortune by Richard OsmanHappy Listening!

Our latest Bookends Podcast episode is live and ready!  Give it a listen to find out some great book suggestions! Moriarty by Anothony HorowitzThe Circle of Days by Ken FollettCastle Shade by Laurie R. KingLion Women of Tehran by Marjan KamaliHeresy by S. J. ParrisThe Wasp Trap by Mark EdwardsNightingale Gallery by Paul DohertyThe Killer Question by Janice Hallet

Join us for our next episode of Between the Bookends with our guest, local librarian Emily!Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth LettsMona’s Eyes Thomas SchlesserWhere the Sidewalk Ends by Shel SilversteinThe Story She Left Behind by Patti Callihan HenryWeyward by Emelia HartThe Life Impossible by Matt HaigThe Feeling of Iron by Giaime Alonge The Wingman by Stephanie ArcherThe Break-In by Katherine FaulknerBelle Starr:  The Truth Behind the Wild West Legend by Michael Wallis

 New Episode Alert!The next episode of Between the Bookends is waiting for you. Get comfy and press play to hear our next list of reading recommendations! House of Silk  by Anthony HorowitzThe Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth WareThe Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth WareThe Peepshow:  The Murders at Rillington Place by Kate SummerscaleThe Maid by Nita ProseThe Maid’s Guest by Nita ProseThe Naming of Birds by Paraic O’DonnellThe Perfect Marriage by Jeneva RoseThe Perfect Divorce by Jeneva RoseThis is Happiness by Niall Williams

Have a listen to the next episode of Between the Bookends to find some great book suggestions!Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghyEden’s Clock by Norman LockNot Quite Dead Yet  by Holly JacksonThe 7 ½  Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonA Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu MandannaUnquiet Spirits:  Whisky, Ghosts, Murder by Bonnie MacBirdWhat Child is This?  by Bonnie MacBirdCulpability by Bruce HolsingerThe Bewitching by Silvia Mareno-Garcia

On this episode of Between the Bookends, we discuss books with author Kristy Woodson Harvey.  Take a listen to find some suggestions for your next great read!Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson HarveyAtmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidFull Bloom by Francesca SerritellaA Rebellion of Care by David GateThe Bookbinder by Pip WilliamsThe Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip WilliamsThat Last Carolina Summer by Karen WhiteA Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty SmithStolen Life of Collete Marceau by Kristin HarmelThe Story She Left Behind by Patti Callihan HenryMy Friends by Fredrick BackmanThe Wedding People by Alison Espach

We hope you enjoy this episode of Between the Bookends.  We have some great recommendations for your reading list.   Dogged Pursuit by David RosenfeltBeekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. KingThe Three Locks by Bonnie MacBirdA Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca MaraisAll the Broken Places by John BoyneTheo of Golden by Allen LeviOver the Plain Houses by Julia FranksThey Say So by Julia Franks

Between the Bookends chats with author Amy Poeppel in this episode.  Listen for fun stories and great books suggestions.Far and Away by Amy PoeppelThe Correspondent by Virginia EvansThe Road to Tender Hearts by Annie HartnettIt's a Love Story by Annabel MonaghanReal Americans by Rachel KhongEllen Foster by Kaye Gibbons

We have some great reading recs for you in this newest episode of Between the Bookends.  Here, we discuss some of our most recent reads…. Enjoy!Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E SchwabThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. SchwabThe Ghostwriter by Julie ClarkThe Lies I Tell by Julie ClarkStory of a Murder:  The Wives, the Mistress, and Dr. Crippen by Hallie RubenholdMaster Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon WooThe Retirement Plan by Sue HincenbergsThe Last American Vampire by Seth Grahame-SmithThe Seven O’Clock Club by Amelia IrelandThe Devil’s Due (A Sherlock Holmes Adventure) by Bonnie MacBird

We hope you enjoy this episode of Between the Bookends.  Take a listen and find some great book suggestions!The Amalfi Curse by Sarah PennerArt in the Blood by Bonnie MacBirdLifeboat by Charlotte RoganThe Correspondent by Virginia EvansNightwatch by Jayne Anne PhillipsWhere the Lost Wander by Amy HarmonThe Names by Florence KnappThe Poppy Fields by Nicki ErlickRebecca by Daphne DuMaurierSummers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews

Take a listen...the newest episode of Between the Bookends is ready for you.  This one features author Colleen Oakley and thirteen book suggestions!   Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen OakleyThe Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen OakleyThe Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen OakleyBroken Country by Clare Leslie HallThe Lost Bookshop by Evie WoodsThe Prosecutor by Jack FairweatherThe One by John MarrsHappy Land by Dolen Perkins-ValdezTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonFar and Away by Amy PoeppelHarlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher MurrayNotes on an Execution by Danya KukafkaRun for the Hills by Kevin Wilson

Here is the newest episode of Between the Bookends.  We have so many books to share with you! Hello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoSnow Child by Eowyn IveyTo the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn IveyHeartwood by Amity GaigeThe Witch of New York:  The Trials of Polly Bodine and the Cursed Birth of Tabloid Justice by Alex HortisStrangers in Time by David BaldacciThe Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan HenryThe Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan HenryFun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. SmithNo Plan B by Lee ChildBeautyland by Marie-Helene BertinoJane Steele by Lyndsay Faye Which of these sound good to you?  What books have been worthy of a reread?

Checkout the newest episode of Between the Bookends starring author Ethan Joella!  We discussed so many great books!The Same Bright Stars by Ethan JoellaA Quiet Life by Ethan JoellaThree Days in June by Anne TylerNorth Woods by Daniel MasonLight of Days by Judy BatalionThe Maid's Secret by Nita ProseThe Thursday Murder Club by Richard OsmanThe Accidental Tourist by Anne TylerLet Us Descend by Jesmyn WardLast Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'NanYellowface by R. F KuangSave Our Souls by Matthew PearlWhich will you add to your list?

Check out Episode Five of our podcast, Between the Bookends.  Join us as we discuss these great books:Generations by Jean TwengeRaising Hare by Chloe DaltonMy Friends by Fredrick BackmanSave Our Souls by Matthew PearlParis Express by Emma DonoghueJackal’s Mistress by Chris BohjalianDarker Than Amber by Travis McGeeThe Fair Fight by Anna FreemanRadium Girls by Kate MooreWhen the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi

Join us for our fourth Between the Bookends Podcast as we chat book with our new author friend, Terah Shelton Harris.During our fourth Between the Bookends Podcast, we chat with author Terah Shelton Harris about some of our favorite books.  Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton HarrisOne Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton HarrisAll the Colors of the Dark by Chris WhitakerKate & Frida by Kim FayFagin the Thief by Allison EpsteinAs I Lay Dying by William FaulknerEverything I Never Told You by Celeste NgCold Millions by Jess WalterBeartown by Fredrik BackmanAnxious People by Fredrik BackmanLong Way Down by Jason ReynoldsThe Vanishing Half by Brit BennettDaisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Join us as we discuss the books we have been reading lately.  Featuring:  The God of the Woods by Liz Moore; Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister; Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito; Wicked by Gregory Maguire; Loose Lips by Kemper Donovan; Fagin the Thief by Allison Epstein; We Would Never by Tova Mirvis; and Farewell, I'm Bound to Leave You by Fred Chappell...Happy Reading!

Join us as we discuss books and reading with author Bonnie Kistler.  Books mentioned:Shell Games by Bonnie KistlerDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverWe All Live Here by Jojo MoyesThe Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate MooreOld God's Time by Sebastian BarryWitchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixWuthering Heights by Emily BrontëLonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

Mindy and Matt sit down and dive right into talking about all the great titles they have just finished. Looking for a new book?  Listen in and see if any of these tickle your fancy.