Episodes

In this interview, Elyssa and I discuss The Most Likely Club, her inspiration for this book, incorporating 90s nostalgia, how she tackled drafting four distinct women, the highlight of writing this book, which character she identifies with the most, and much more.

In this interview, Elyssa and I discuss The Most Likely Club, her inspiration for this book, incorporating 90s nostalgia, how she tackled drafting four distinct women, the highlight of writing this book, which character she identifies with the most, and much more. Elyssa's recommended reads are: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found he...

In this interview, Mark and I discuss Die Around Sundown, his fascination with World Wars 1 and 2, why he sets his books in Paris, his own experiences with misophonia, the easiest and hardest characters to write in this book, including Pablo Picasso in Die Around Sundown, and much more.

In this interview, Mark and I discuss Die Around Sundown, his fascination with World Wars 1 and 2, why he sets his books in Paris, his own experiences with misophonia, the easiest and hardest characters to write in this book, including Pablo Picasso in Die Around Sundown, and much more. Mark’s recommended reads are: Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larsen Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found her...

In this interview, Angie and I discuss How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water, how humor can help a difficult situation, the importance of storytelling, how she decided on the book's unique format, visiting a psychic as part of her research, and much more.

In this interview, Angie and I discuss How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water, how humor can help a difficult situation, the importance of storytelling, how she decided on the book's unique format, visiting a psychic as part of her research, and much more. Angie's recommended reads are: The Man Who Could Move Clouds by Ingrid Rojas Contreras Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found he...

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Fall 2022.

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Fall 2022. Mary's selections: Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta - James Hannaham People Person - Candice Carty-Williams The Matchmaker’s Gift – Lynda Cohen Loigman The Book Hater’s Book Club – Gretchen Anthony The Last Dreamwalker – Rita Woods Other Birds – Sarah Addison Allen Solito – Javier Zamora The Storyteller’s Death – Ann Davila Cardinal When We Were Sisters – Fatimah Asghar Such a Pretty Girl – T....

In this interview, Deanna and I discuss Killers of a Certain Age, where the idea for this book originated, writing a contemporary story, how creating this story differed from creating the Veronica Speedwell books, the title she wanted for the book, how society's perception of aging has changed in the last several decades, and much more.

In this interview, Deanna and I discuss Killers of a Certain Age, where the idea for this book originated, writing a contemporary story, how creating this story differed from creating the Veronica Speedwell books, the title she wanted for the book, how society's perception of aging has changed in the last several decades, and much more. Deanna’s recommended reads are: Kismet by Amina Akhtar The Hacienda by Isabel Canas Check out my Summer 2022 Reading List and my Most Anticipated Mysteries/T...

In this interview, Kerrie and I chat about her company Sweet Reads Box, how and why she started the business, how Sweet Reads decides what books to select for each box and then subsequently the items to go with the book, what makes her company stand out from the other book subscription services, how the business sources feedback, and much more.

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Brian provides an inside look at working as a Penguin Adult Field Rep for Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, how he got started, the imprints he sells, the must-see independent bookstores he loves, how he decides what he will recommend in his role as a field rep, developing relationships with his assigned stores, and much more.

In this interview, Kerrie and I chat about her company Sweet Reads Box, how and why she started the business, how Sweet Reads decides what books to select for each box and then subsequently the items to go with the book, what makes her company stand out from the other book subscription services, how the business sources feedback, and much more. Kerrie's recommended reads are: A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt Five Little Indians by Michelle Good Sweet Reads Box subscription boxes can be f...

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Brian provides an inside look at working as a Penguin Adult Field Rep for Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, how he got started, the imprints he sells, the must-see independent bookstores he loves, how he decides what he will recommend in his role as a field rep, developing relationships with his assigned stores, and much more. Brian's recommended reads are: The Fisherman and the Dragon by Kirk Wallace Johnson The Light We Give by Simran Jeet Singh Perish by ...

In this interview, Chris and I discuss A Gracious Neighbor, the short story that inspired her novel, how we never really know what goes on behind closed doors, why she created her own definition of gracious for the book, her writing process, mean girls and how some never grow out of that phase, and much more.

In this interview, Chris and I discuss A Gracious Neighbor, the short story that inspired her novel, how we never really know what goes on behind closed doors, why she created her own definition of gracious for the book, her writing process, mean girls and how some never grow out of that phase, and much more. Chris's recommended reads are: Still True by Maggie Ginsberg Ghost Music by An Yu Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark Check out my Summer 2022 Reading List. Support the podcast by ...

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Tess provides an inside look at working as a publicist at a start-up publishing company, her path to publicity, what a typical workday looks like, how her role differs at Zibby Books from her role at previous publishing companies, and much more.

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Tess provides an inside look at working as a publicist at a start-up publishing company, her path to publicity, what a typical workday looks like, how her role differs at Zibby Books from her role at previous publishing companies, and much more. Tess's recommended reads are: The Foundling by Ann Leary Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the p...

In this interview, Gillian and I discuss Wrong Place Wrong Time, plotting this one out, creating the right pacing for the story, finding the right title, the difficulty of building in twists, her podcast, not feeling constrained by the thriller genre, ruminating on how much time changes people, and much more.

In this interview, Gillian and I discuss Wrong Place Wrong Time, plotting this one out, creating the right pacing for the story, finding the right title, the difficulty of building in twists, her podcast, not feeling constrained by the thriller genre, ruminating on how much time changes people, and much more. Gillian’s recommended reads are: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The It Girl by Ruth Ware The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell Check out my Summer 2022 Reading List,...

For this special episode, Carol Ann Tack of Top Shelf at Merrick Library and I interview Hayley Scrivenor together. We talk about her debut novel Dirt Creek, how the different titles and covers came about for the U.S., UK, and Australia, how she didn't set out to write a crime novel, her use of a Greek chorus, and so much more. Hayley’s recommended reads: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara The Year of the Horses by Courtney Maum Check out my Summer 2022 Reading List, my August Buzz ...

For this special episode, Carol Ann Tack of Top Shelf at Merrick Library and I interview Hayley Scrivenor together. We talk about her debut novel Dirt Creek, how the different titles and covers came about for the U.S., UK, and Australia, how she didn't set out to write a crime novel, her use of a Greek chorus, and so much more. Hayley’s recommended reads: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara The Year of the Horses by Courtney Maum Check out my Summer 2022 Reading List, my August Buzz Reads, and...

In this interview, Zibby and I discuss Bookends, how her podcast influences her writing, writing to process the events in her life, how important it is to find your passion, how she decided which book would open each chapter, and much more.

In this interview, Zibby and I discuss Bookends, how her podcast influences her writing, writing to process the events in her life, how important it is to find your passion, how she decided which book would open each chapter, and much more. Zibby's recommended reads are: The Perfect Other: A Memoir of My Sister by Kyleigh Leddy Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoye...