Between the Pages: A Bradford Press Podcast

Episode 13: Courage in Uncertain Times Before the first battle is fought… courage has already begun to take shape. In this episode of Between the Pages, we continue the parallel journeys of Charlie Brand and Hadaki Yamatsumi as they step into the early days of wartime preparation—where uncertainty, discipline, and responsibility begin to redefine who they are. Through three immersive readings, we explore the emotional reality of preparing for conflict: leaving home, enduring training, and discovering purpose in unexpected places. From Charlie’s quiet transition into a top-secret radar program to Hadaki’s harsh introduction to military discipline, both young men are shaped by forces far larger than themselves. Because courage in uncertain times doesn’t always look like action. Sometimes it looks like endurance. Sometimes it looks like curiosity. And sometimes… it looks like taking the next step forward without knowing where it will lead. Join us as we explore how ordinary individuals begin to transform in extraordinary moments—and how courage often begins long before it’s ever called upon. Selected Readings from The Secret Eye: The Secret Eye Join our Facebook Group: Between the Pages | The Reading Room historical storytelling podcast, World War II history podcast, WWII Pacific Theater stories, wartime storytelling, historical fiction podcast, Pearl Harbor history, Pacific War stories, military history storytelling, historical narrative podcast, WWII personal stories, Bradford Press, Misty Lake Coffee, The Curated Shelf

Episode 12: Why Some People Refuse to Stop Asking Questions At what point does curiosity stop being a choice… and become something you can’t walk away from? In this episode of Between the Pages, we explore the psychology of investigators—those who continue asking questions even when the answers begin to lead somewhere dangerous. Through three immersive readings, we follow Clara, Amelia, and Jenna as they each confront a different stage of curiosity: the moment patterns begin to form, the realization that truth carries responsibility, and the growing awareness that asking questions can have real consequences. Because not everyone who notices something chooses to pursue it. But some people can’t stop. Join us as we examine what drives that persistence—and why, in both stories and life, the people who keep asking questions are often the ones who uncover the truth. Selected Readings: Reading 1: Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers Reading 2: The Ink That Remains Reading 3: The Miami Connection: The Miami Connection If you enjoyed this episode, you can explore more stories and reading bundles at www.bradfordpress.net. And to enhance your reading experience, discover Misty Lake Coffee and story-inspired collections at www.thecuratedshelf.store—where every great story deserves the perfect setting. Between the Pages Facebook Group mystery storytelling, cozy mystery podcast, book podcast, storytelling podcast, mystery writing, literary podcast, story analysis, fiction podcast, reading podcast, cozy mystery stories, mystery clues in stories, how mysteries are written, detective storytelling, mystery story structure, story clues and suspense, fiction reading podcast

Episode 11: The Stories Towns Remember Every town carries its own history—some written in books… and others passed quietly from one voice to another. In this episode of Between the Pages, we return to Tumblebrook to explore how small-town memory shapes the mysteries hidden beneath its charming surface. Through three readings, we uncover how local legends, whispered warnings, and long-forgotten events begin to reveal a deeper truth—one that has been carefully preserved, and perhaps deliberately concealed. As Clara and Amelia follow the threads of the past, patterns begin to emerge: hidden societies, vanishing records, and stories that refuse to stay buried. What begins as curiosity quickly becomes something more—an understanding that the town itself remembers… even when the truth has been rewritten. Join us as we explore how memory, history, and storytelling intertwine—and why the past often holds the key to the present. Readings Reading 1: Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/cinnamon-lies-and-ledgers-ebook Reading 2: The Monarch Legacy: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-monarch-legacy-ebook Reading 3: Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/cinnamon-lies-and-ledgers-ebook If you enjoyed this episode, you can explore more stories and reading bundles at www.bradfordpress.net. And to enhance your reading experience, discover Misty Lake Coffee and story-inspired collections at www.thecuratedshelf.store—where every great story deserves the perfect setting. Join the conversation in our Facebook Group: Between the Pages

Small Clues, Big Mysteries Mysteries rarely begin with dramatic discoveries. More often, they start with something small — a name written where it shouldn’t be, a forgotten journal, or a detail that suddenly refuses to be ignored. In this episode of Between the Pages, we explore how great mystery stories are built from subtle clues and careful observation. Through readings set in the quiet town of Tumblebrook, Amelia Farnsworth, Clara Henderson, and Lady Grey begin noticing the small details that hint at a much larger secret. From a curious pattern hidden inside the guestbook of the Tumblebrook Inn… to a long-forgotten journal that suggests the past may still hold dangerous truths… to a simple object that may become the key to solving a tragedy… Each discovery reminds us that the most powerful mysteries often grow from the smallest clues. Along the way, we reflect on how writers use subtle details to build suspense and how attentive characters begin piecing together the truth. So pour yourself a cup of Misty Lake Coffee, settle in, and join us as we explore the moments when curiosity begins and small clues lead to big mysteries.     In this episode: • How small clues spark curiosity in mystery stories • Why patterns are often the first step toward discovery • The role of forgotten journals and hidden history in storytelling • How ordinary objects can become powerful clues   Reading Selections: Reading 1: The Monarch Legacy: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-monarch-legacy-ebook Reading 2: Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/cinnamon-lies-and-ledgers-ebook Reading 3: The Ink That Remains: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-ink-that-remains-ebook   If you enjoy the show, please follow, subscribe, and share the podcast with fellow readers. You can discover more stories from Bradford Press at: www.bradfordpress.net And explore Misty Lake Coffee and curated reading experiences at: www.thecuratedshelf.net Join the Between the Pages community and continue the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499/ mystery storytelling, cozy mystery podcast, book podcast, storytelling podcast, mystery writing, literary podcast, story analysis, fiction podcast, reading podcast, cozy mystery stories, mystery clues in stories, how mysteries are written, detective storytelling, mystery story structure, story clues and suspense, fiction reading podcast

Episode 9: Before the Storm Before history remembers the battles… there were simply two young men living ordinary lives. In this episode of Between the Pages, we return to the early lives of Charlie Brand and Hadaki Yamatsumi—two young men growing up on opposite sides of the world in the years leading up to World War II. Through four readings, we explore the moments that slowly shape their paths: a quiet afternoon at a movie theater in Arkansas, a peaceful morning beneath Mount Fuji, the shock of the Pearl Harbor attack, and the growing realization that duty may soon call them to serve their countries. As their worlds begin to change, Charlie and Hadaki each face a decision that will alter the course of their lives forever. Join us as we reflect on how ordinary lives are drawn into extraordinary moments—and how the choices of individuals ultimately become part of the story we call history. If you enjoy the readings featured in this episode, visit bradfordpress.net for reading bundles and books connected to the stories you hear on this podcast. And for curated literary gifts, coffee, and products inspired by great storytelling, visit thecuratedshelf.store. Selected Readings from The Secret Eye: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-secret-eye-ebook Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 historical storytelling podcast, World War II history podcast, WWII Pacific Theater stories, wartime storytelling, historical fiction podcast, Pearl Harbor history, Pacific War stories, military history storytelling, historical narrative podcast, WWII personal stories, Bradford Press, Misty Lake Coffee, The Curated Shelf

Episode 8: When Curiosity Becomes Dangerous In this thriller-focused episode of Between the Pages, the story reaches a turning point. Curiosity is often how great stories begin. A question asked. A detail noticed. A small inconsistency that refuses to be ignored. But sometimes curiosity leads somewhere dangerous. In this episode, we return to the growing tension inside the world of the thriller as Max Latkin begins to realize that what he has stumbled upon may be far more significant—and far more dangerous—than he first imagined. What began as a search for understanding is quickly becoming something else entirely: the discovery of secrets that powerful people would rather keep hidden. Through two extended reading segments, listeners experience the moment when a character crosses the invisible line between observer and participant—when knowing the truth becomes its own kind of risk. In the commentary that follows, we explore a central idea behind many of the greatest thrillers: the moment when curiosity becomes responsibility. When a character must decide whether the pursuit of truth is worth the danger it invites. Because once a person sees something they cannot unsee, the story can never return to what it was before. Sometimes the most dangerous step in any thriller isn’t chasing the truth. It’s discovering it. Continue the stories and find the books at: www.bradfordpress.net Readings:  The Miami Connection - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-miami-connection-ebook Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 thriller podcast, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, author podcast, cartel thriller, Bradford Press books, relaxing podcast for readers, book lovers podcast

Episode 7: The Quiet Observer — Lady Grey In Episode 7 of Between the Pages, we meet one of the most unusual investigators in the town of Tumblebrook: Lady Grey. She doesn’t speak. She doesn’t keep notes. And she certainly doesn’t explain what she knows. But again and again, this observant British Shorthair cat finds the clues others miss. Through three story readings from the Tumblebrook Mystery Series, we explore how Lady Grey’s instincts guide Amelia and Clara toward hidden truths. From secret symbols in the attic to suspicious guests and long-buried conspiracies beneath the town, Lady Grey proves that sometimes the most important observer in a mystery is the one who notices everything—and says nothing. In this episode, we reflect on the role animals often play in storytelling, why instinct can reveal danger before logic catches up, and how quiet observations can become the first step toward uncovering the truth. Because in every good mystery, someone has to notice the detail that doesn’t belong. And in Tumblebrook, that someone is often a cat. Reading 1: Misdeed and Mistletoe - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/misdeeds-and-mistletoe Reading 3: The Roses Remember - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-roses-remember Reading 2: Whiskers and Whispers - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/whiskers-and-whispers-ebook To continue the story and find our books, join us at Bradford Press: www.bradfordpress.net Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 cozy mystery podcast, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, author podcast, small town mystery, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, relaxing podcast for readers, book lovers podcast

Episode 6: Clara Henderson — The Mind Behind the Mystery In this episode of Between the Pages, we turn our attention to one of the most important minds in the town of Tumblebrook: Clara Henderson. While Amelia Farnsworth often senses when something isn’t right, Clara is the one who follows the clues. With a sharp eye for patterns and a deep love of research, Clara has a unique gift for uncovering the truths hidden inside old records, forgotten maps, and half-told stories. Through three readings from the Tumblebrook Mystery Series, we explore how Clara’s curiosity and analytical thinking help unravel secrets that others might overlook—from mysterious identities and hidden land deals to coded messages buried in the town’s history. Along the way, we reflect on why characters like Clara are so essential to mystery storytelling—and why curiosity, patience, and attention to detail are often the most powerful tools a detective can possess. If you’ve ever loved the moment when a puzzle finally begins to make sense, this episode is for you. Because sometimes the biggest mysteries aren’t solved by force or luck… but by someone willing to sit quietly, read carefully, and follow the truth wherever it leads. Reading 1: The Ink That Remains - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-ink-that-remains-ebook Reading 2: Whiskers and Whispers - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/whiskers-and-whispers-ebook Reading 3: The Monarch Legacy - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-monarch-legacy-ebook To continue the story and find our books, join us at Bradford Press: www.bradfordpress.net Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 cozy mystery podcast, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, author podcast, small town mystery, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, relaxing podcast for readers, book lovers podcast

Episode 5 — Meeting the Innkeeper In this episode of Between the Pages, we step inside the heart of Tumblebrook and meet the woman at its center — Amelia Farnsworth, the innkeeper. Before mysteries begin, there is routine. Before secrets surface, there is peace. Through three readings from the Tumblebrook series, we experience Amelia’s ordinary world — the rhythm of the inn, the weight of inherited history, and the quiet moment when something feels just slightly off. Cozy mysteries don’t begin with detectives. They begin with someone who notices. Episode 5 explores why readers connect so deeply to characters like Amelia — steady, observant, and unwilling to ignore what doesn’t feel right — and how ordinary attentiveness becomes the first act of courage. Reading 1: The Roses Remember - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-roses-remember Reading 2: Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/cinnamon-lies-and-ledgers-ebook Reading 3: Artful Deception - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/artful-deception-ebook To continue the story and find our books, join us at Bradford Press: www.bradfordpress.net Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 cozy mystery podcast, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, author podcast, small town mystery, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, relaxing podcast for readers, book lovers podcast

Episode 4 — Before History Knows Your Name   This week on Between the Pages, we explore historical fiction and why it offers a different kind of storytelling experience. Through readings from The Secret Eye, we follow two young men — one in Japan and one in the United States — whose lives unfold during the Second World War. Neither knows how history will remember their time. They only know the responsibilities placed in front of them. Historical fiction doesn’t simply tell us what happened. It helps us understand what it felt like to live before the outcome was certain. In this episode, we discuss how stories restore the human perspective to history and why they allow readers to experience empathy, courage, and uncertainty in ways facts alone cannot provide. If cozy mysteries comfort and thrillers create urgency, historical fiction offers something deeper: perspective. Readings: The Secret Eye - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-secret-eye-ebook To continue the story and find our books, join us at Bradford Press: www.bradfordpress.net Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 cozy mystery podcast, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, author podcast, small town mystery, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, relaxing podcast for readers, book lovers podcast

Episode 3: When the Story Becomes Dangerous In this episode of Between the Pages, we step beyond the quiet streets of small-town mysteries and into a different kind of story — one where truth moves faster than safety. What happens when asking questions becomes risky? Today we introduce the thriller genre through a reading from The Miami Connection. Instead of a detective solving a past crime, we follow a journalist who begins uncovering something happening right now — a hidden network, unexplained disappearances, and evidence that someone would prefer remain unseen. Thrillers feel different from cozy mysteries. A mystery asks: What happened? A thriller asks: What will happen next… and can it be stopped? In this episode, we explore why thrillers create urgency, how ordinary people become involved in extraordinary situations, and why stories about truth and responsibility resonate so strongly with readers. Because sometimes the most dangerous moment in a story… is not discovering the truth. It’s knowing what to do after you’ve found it. You’ll hear two reading segments, reflections on storytelling, and a look at why courage often begins with simple curiosity. Next episode, we enter a different kind of tension — not danger in the present, but uncertainty in the past — as we explore historical fiction and The Secret Eye To learn more about our books, please visit Bradford Press: www.bradfordpress.net Reading: The Miami Connection - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-miami-connection-ebook Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 cozy mystery podcast, small town mystery, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, relaxing podcast, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, read aloud podcast, mystery audiobook style podcast

Episode 2 — A Town Called Tumblebrook In this episode of Between the Pages, we step into the small lakeside town where our cozy mysteries unfold. Tumblebrook may seem quiet at first — a café filled with morning conversation, a summer festival at the inn, familiar faces moving through familiar routines. But stories rarely begin with dramatic events. They begin with small changes. A discovery that doesn’t belong. An absence that suddenly matters. You’ll hear two readings from life in Tumblebrook and a reflection on why place matters in storytelling. Cozy mysteries aren’t only about solving a puzzle — they’re about protecting a community. Visit the town, meet its people, and experience how an ordinary day can quietly become the beginning of a mystery. If this visit to Tumblebrook felt like a place you’d like to return to, follow the show so you won’t miss next week’s episode. Reading 1: The Roses Remember: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-roses-remember Reading 2: Whiskers and Whispers: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/whiskers-and-whispers-ebook Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 cozy mystery podcast, small town mystery, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, relaxing podcast, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, read aloud podcast, mystery audiobook style podcast

Episode 1 — Why Stories Matter (and Why I Started Bradford Press) Why do stories stay with us? In the first episode of Between the Pages, Brad introduces the purpose behind Bradford Press and the heart behind the podcast — not reviews, not summaries, but an experience of the story itself. You’ll hear a gentle reading from a cozy mystery set in the town of Tumblebrook and a reflection on why books have always meant more than entertainment. Stories accompany us, comfort us, and sometimes help us understand our own lives. This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen, and step inside a story. Continue the stories and find the books at: www.bradfordpress.net Reading 1:  The Murderous Manuscript - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-murderous-manuscript Reading 2:  The Monarch Legacy - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-monarch-legacy-ebook Join our Facebook Group: Between the Pages cozy mystery podcast, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, author podcast, small town mystery, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, relaxing podcast for readers, book lovers podcast

Between the Pages: A Bradford Press Podcast Stories don’t end when the book closes. Between the Pages is a storytelling podcast from Bradford Press, where listeners step inside the worlds of the books themselves. Each week you’ll hear narrated readings, explore the characters behind the stories, and discover the inspirations that shaped them. From small-town cozy mysteries to gripping thrillers and immersive historical fiction, this podcast is for readers who want more than a summary — it’s for those who want to live inside the story. Pour a cup of coffee, settle into your favorite chair, and join us as we bring novels to life one chapter at a time. New episodes released weekly. Continue the stories and find the books at: www.thecuratedshelf.store www.bradfordpress.net