My 2025 Summer Reading Guide is out! It is an 18-page printable document that contains over 60 reading recommendations including books from spring and summer 2025 as well mystery series recommendations, fiction/nonfiction pairings, fall 2025 titles that I love, backlist titles, and some fall most anticipated reads. I have read every page of over 90 books and sampled at least 40 more to find the ones that really resonated with me and that I can personally recommend. Please fill out this form to indicate which form of payment (a tip in the amount of your choosing), and I will send it to you!

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A wonderful way to learn about new authors
What a pleasure to listen to a podcast that brings new, interesting books to my attention! Cindy’s a great interviewer, and I always look forward to the stories that come out of her questions.
My favorite book podcast!!!
I love this podcast! I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. Cindy’s interviews are perfect length - I love that they are usually around 30 mins or less - and she asks great questions. I also enjoy how she not only interviews authors but other people in the book world. I learn so much about the book world and get so many great recommendations. Cindy’s podcast is a must listen and subscribe!
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Cindy has an incredibly interesting podcast about all the behind the scenes with authors about publishing their novels! not to be missed
Terrific podcast
I stumbled upon this podcast by accident, but it was a wonderful accident. Cindy is a thoughtful and insightful interviewer, and her approach is warm and friendly as well. I have learned of many books that I have added to my tbt from listening each week. As someone who became visually impaired in recent years, it is especially helpful for me to learn of interesting books through listening to podcasts rather than attempt to read print reviews. Really a terrific podcast! Thanks, Michelle
Great podcast
This is a great podcast for people who love getting a behind-the-story look at their favorite books. Cindy does a fabulous job interviewing her guests. It’s fun to feel like I’m listening in on a conversation between two interesting people!
This is a fantastic and engaging podcast. Cindy is a thoughtful interviewer who asks questions about the stories, the writing journey, and the craft. I am inspired while listening to each episode and learn so much, in addition to getting great book recommendations!
Thoughtful interviewer and book champion!
This is a fantasstic and engaging podcast. Cindy Burnett is a thoughtful reader and asks insightful questions about the stories, the writers, and the craft. I enjoy each episode and learn so much!
Wonderful podcast!
Cindy is so smart and thoughtful, and she picks great authors to talk to. Highly recommended for book lovers!
Excellent podcast!
I have found so many great reads from this podcast, and I love listening to authors talk about how they got into writing or their ideas for their works. Such a great inside look to how a book gets created. And Cindy has some amazing authors on this podcast. I definitely recommend this podcast for anyone who loves to read, who wants to write a book, or just get to know some authors better. Love it, thank you Cindy!
This podcast is amazing!!
I’ve never felt more connected to the book community than when I listen to this podcast. As a bookseller, it’s so helpful to keep up to date with the latest books and new authors. Cindy is also just such a pleasant podcaster to listen to!
I love this podcast!
The host always asks such interesting and insightful questions. I always recommend this to podcast to my writer friends.
EXCELLENT PODCAST!!
This is such a wonderful podcast. Every single episode is riveting and insightful. I love learning more about the craft and Cindy does a wonderful job asking all the right questions and facilitating the flow of the conversation. It's clear that she cares deeply about the work and the authors that she supports. I highly recommend this podcast!
This is such a wonderful podcast. Every single episode is riveting and insightful. I love learning more about the craft and Cindy does a wonderful job asking all the right questions and facilitating the flow of the conversation. It's clear that she cares deeply about the work and the authors that she supports. I highly recommend this podcast!
Fantastic!
Cindy’s podcast is a must-listen for me (and a must-visit, as a former guest!) Her insightful questions and thoughtful conversation bring so much to the table, and add a deeper layer of appreciation to the books she covers.
Awesome Podcast!
Cindy is a wonderful host—because she’s an avid reader and asks questions with great compassion and heart. She brings out fascinating details from authors I want to hear. This literary podcast is a fave for historical fiction and more!
I love this podcast! Cindy brings guests on that I'm dying to hear from. I especially enjoy her chats about historical fiction. She lets authors be themselves and is such a compassionate reader herself, that I appreciate her own insights too. Great podcast for readers!
The Inside Scoop
I love Cindy's podcasts because she delves below the surface and gets to the heart of what each book is about. Her questions are insightful and sometimes challenging, forcing us authors to think about our craft. And I love the fact that she painstakingly edits out the fumbles and stumbles so I sound reasonably articulate. I know there must be a huge amount of work behind each episode but she makes them sound effortless – and always fun to listen to.
Fascinating!
What a fascinating podcast! Get directly into the minds of authors and their craft. It's great for finding new books to read, learning about your favorite authors, and staying current with the literary world. Highly recommend to all of my bookish friends!
I love Cindy's podcasts because she delves below the surface and gets to the heart of what each book is about. Her questions are insightful and sometimes challenging, forcing us authors to think about our craft. And I love the fact that she painstakingly edits out the fumbles and stumbles so I sound reasonably articulate. I know there must be a huge amount of work behind each episode but she makes them sound effortless – and always fun to listen to.
Highly recommend!
Cindy’s interviews are always well-researched and informed. I love being interviewed by her, and love listening to her other interviews. Highly recommend!
Love!
Cindy has the best book recommendations and I love her author interviews!
Great for Readers and Writers Alike
Cindy Burnett takes listeners behind the scenes of the publishing world with her insightful interviews with authors. She talks with them about their process, their inspirations and their paths to publication. As an avid reader and a writer, this is my go-to podcast! Burnett is a natural interviewer and podcast host—I highly, highly recommend tuning in!
Fantastic podcast
This podcast is excellent. Cindy interviews such a wide variety of authors. I have learned a lot about new books and listened to great conversations.
Insightful and fun
I have had the immense privilege of being a guest on Thoughts from a Page twice now, and both times has been such a great experience! Cindy always comes prepared, with thoughtful questions and an effortless warmth. She gets into craft, process, theme, and more. I love listening to all her other interviews, too!