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Internationally bestselling author SOPHIE HANNAH joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE LAST DEATH OF THE YEAR - a Hercule Poirot mystery first introduced by Dame Agatha Christie! Sophie weaves so much into this discussion - we somehow talk about poetry, forgiveness, the human condition, and, of course, mysteries, all the course of this one episode. We loved exploring this fantastic novel with Sophie, who, in true Sophie Hannah fashion, goes deep into the wonderfully unique themes underlying this awesome story. Join us! You'll be so glad you did!

#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss Otherwise Engaged! Heartwarming and humorous ... and oh, so relatable! We love talking with Susan about her layered characters, including those making up the mother-daughter and friend relationships at the heart of her newest novel. Did your mother project her fears onto you? Are you more nature or nurture when it comes to your parents? Like one of her characters, we're all writing and revising the chapters of our life! You'll love hearing about Ramone - a highly literate A...

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chanel Cleeton joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes!  We talk Cuban culture, food, history, music ... and of course the power of books in our lives. This story is a love letter to story, but told through the eyes of three powerful women. We discuss the Cuban sentiment of enduring, the impact of shared experiences, especially oppression, and so much more. This rich and engaging discussion is as immersive as this wonderful novel! Join us! 

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New York Times Bestselling author JA JANCE joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Girl From Devil's Lake!  In this wide-ranging discussion, JA offers a reflection on her legendary writing career and most beloved characters. What cured a serious case of writer's block? What inspired some of her worst bad guys? And serial killers ... here, we experience the making of one. We talk about people broken through loss, abuse, or even mental health concerns. Are these problems too big to address in today's young people? Being the storyteller she is, JA shares her actual e...

#1 New York Times Bestseller Christina Baker Kline and award-winning author Anne Burt return to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss Please Don't Lie! Atmospheric and chilling, this novel has it all. What happens when you realize you may not fully know the person you married? We talk about new opportunities in life and the fear that often accompanies them. We address the psychological impact of experiencing trauma, especially in a wild and remote place like the Adirondacks. We talk about betrayal and what it's like to not know who to trust...

New York Times bestselling author ALMA KATSU joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss FIEND! We cover all the sinister topics, plus a few bonus items that speak to a pivotal point in history! How far are we willing to stretch our morals to please others? Do we experience regret in hindsight when we do that? Or do we justify our actions and it becomes our new normal? And what about families where a sense of patriarchy runs strong - does it foment competition amongst siblings? Alma brings her 30 year long career in...

USA Today bestselling author Lou Berney joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss CROOKS: A Novel of Crime and Family! Is crime in the blood? What happens when you inherit a criminal family legacy? Can you ever escape? We talked about Las Vegas in the early days as a blank canvas, With its heat and isolation was it ordained to be a wild, lawless place? Is crime in its blood? We talked about Mercurio family wisdom - can you just shake off the bad stuff and move on? Is it possible to shake off an unstable upbringing...

No. 1 Internationally and New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver AND Wall Street Journal bestselling author Isabella Maldonado join BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Grave Artist! We follow Sanchez & Heron in this popular series - and what a ride! This is not your typical serial killer. The Honeymoon Killer is trying to express himself in a unique way. We talk all about nature versus nurture and whether people are born bad ... are we all a blank slate when we're born or do traumatic experiences change everything? We discuss fraught si...

International and New York Times bestselling author JOANNE HARRIS joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss VIANNE, the prequel to the blockbuster CHOCOLAT! Motherhood, choices, the family we choose, a bit of the supernatural, and, of course, chocolate … we cover it all in this fantastic interview with Joanne! The beloved character Vianne has diametrically opposed voices speaking into her life – which does she follow? We see where Vianne comes from and what shapes her going forward. Every choice comes with a consequence, doesn’t it? We talked about chocolate as ancient magic...

International and USA Today bestselling author Gareth Brown joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Society of Unknowable Objects! What a cool discussion - we talk about how our mind reacts to impossible things. Is fear our first response? Is that evolution in action? We discuss magic and power ... and how power even wielded by a good person can be a dangerous thing. We touch on generational trauma and our desire to avoid becoming our parents. Gareth offers thoughtful commentary on people who don't quite fit into society ... what do we do...

Internationally bestselling author Samantha Downing joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss Too Old for This, her newest thriller! This novel takes us into the twisted mind of a serial killer - and one in the twilight of her life, a time when she should be contemplating how she will be remembered by her friends and family. We talk all about the importance of being remembered, aging, and not wanting to accept that things have changed or slowed. We loved talking with Samantha about psychology and some of the research that went into...

USA Today bestselling author KATE GOLDEN joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss If Not for My Baby! We talk all about romance, love, sacrifice ... and the guilt associated with escaping the confines of normal life for a bit. Kate explains how this novel is a love letter to music ... and so much more. We go behind the scenes of the music industry, but also a deep dive into artistry. You'll be thoroughly drawn in! Join us!

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New York Times bestselling author MARY ALICE MONROE joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss Where the Rivers Merge! We dive deep into her sweeping saga set in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. And what a dive! We address the land grabs by the robber barons of the time, antebellum society, patriarchal traditions, family legacies, inherent bias, storytelling, and nostalgia (and its dangers). We talk all about the natural world and our responsibilities towards it. Have you heard of the ACE basin, one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East...

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author BRIAN FREEMAN returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast (for a 5th time!) to discuss THE BOURNE ESCAPE! How do you rebuild when you have few memories left of yourself? Instinct? Muscle memory? We talk all about the moral imprints that shape our selves and our identity, even when remembering them is a challenge. Brian reveals what motivates the beloved Jason Bourne character ... and what might be next for him. As always, Brian dives deep and offers fascinating thoughts about the themes und...

#1 New York Times and International bestselling author Daniel Silva joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss An Inside Job!  Since there's a lost DaVinci at the heart of this story, we talk all about the rarified world of fine art, including the luxury, money laundering, and the mafioso-like organizations that you should never cross! Daniels' beloved protagonist Gabriel Allon might be the only person who dares to challenge them. Daniel takes us behind the scenes at the Vatican and dives deep into systemic changes to a venerable institution ... is that the real inside j...

No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss Wayward Girls! We're especially excited about this fantastic book set in Buffalo, New York during the Vietnam-era. We dive deep into some gut-wrenching topics, including spiritual abuse, Magdalene laundries, injustice ... but also survival, friendship, trauma bonding, and resilience. Was it a good idea for New York to extend the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims? Is there healing from early trauma? We think so. See what you think! Join us!

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International and USA Today bestselling author Clemence Michallon joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss Our Last Resort! This thriller poses the question how well do we really know those we love? We talk about the closeness that develops when people are trauma bonded. Can those relationships survive criminal acts? We talk about narcissists and cult leaders ... and why we're all braver in the morning. Join us?

Clemence tells us about movie deals (The Quiet Tenant) and so many other exciting developments!

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Adriana Trigiani returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The View from Lake Como! Join us for this wide-ranging and glorious discussion about all things Italian ... and all things life! We talk about the relationship between parents and adult children and why it's sometimes necessary to declare independence in a big way. We talk about changing family traditions, especially when they were born out of outdated expectations. We discuss identity, artistry, and deception ... and what's the deal with Italians and the Irish, anyway? You'll be riveted...

Critically acclaimed author ASHLEY REAM joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Peculiar Gift of July!  In keeping with this feel-good novel of the summer, we talk all about second chances, family, and community ... especially in small towns. We also discussed whether anyone feels ready to be a parent, and why we sometimes need a push to live authentically. Ashley shares that her previous novel Losing Clementine, a Barnes & Noble debut pick and a Sutter Home Book Club pick, is being made into a major motion picture!

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Legal thriller writer Aime Austin joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss His Last Mistress!  We talked all about betrayal and narcissism. Have you ever encountered a person playing three dimensional emotional chess? Do narcissists even think about what happens if/when they get caught? We talked about transactional relationships between parents and children - are they sustainable? What about regret after a sudden tragedy? Why do some powerful women accept abusive treatment from a partner? Join us!

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BOOKSPY editor and author RYAN STECK joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss MONARCH, his thriller in Ted Bell’s New York Times bestselling Alex Hawke series! Thoroughly entertaining and extraordinarily thoughtful, Ryan shows us why his books are so popular. Would you want to know secrets that – if disclosed -- could send ripples of chaos across the world?  What would happen if King Charles was kidnapped? Alex Hawke is on it! We talk about colonialism, self-determination, the modern monarchy … and why we love Sir Alex Hawke. Wait until you hear how pir...

New York Times Bestselling Author LAURA LIPPMAN joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss Murder Takes a Vacation!  This thoroughly entertaining story is an ode to friendship and a delight to anyone who ever felt like they were a supporting actor in their life movie. We talk about blossoming and experiencing new things as we age. We discussed making friends as an older adult ... and the joys that can accompany those experiences. We talked about body confidence at any age. And just how do you navigate a "new normal" in your later years? We cover it...

Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Caroline Fraser joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss MURDERLAND: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers!  Provocative, compelling, and utterly enthralling ... this book will change things. Caroline shares her fascinating exploration of serial killers in the American northwest, including several around her hometown of Mercer Island, outside of Seattle (where Ted Bundy lived and killed) and a possible connection to lead and arsenic. Wait a minute .... is there really a connection between exposure and violent crime?  Why were smelters allowed to be...

#1 New York Times bestselling author MAGGIE STIEFVATER joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE LISTENERS! Our followers know Maggie from her bestselling young adult fantasy novels, but now she explodes onto the adult fiction scene with this genre-changing novel that will leave you in a state of wonder! The setting: the fictional Avallon luxury hotel at the start of WWII ... with a hint of otherness. What is this mysterious sweetwater? How will a hotel that offers the ultimate in luxury -- individual attention in a place where people know your name and...

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author KRISTINA McMORRIS joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Girls of Good Fortune! This novel transports us to a dark time in our Nation's history - we meet Celia in Oregon in 1888, where anti-Chinese sentiment is running high and injustices are rampant. Is good fortune simply a matter of luck - or is it fought for or earned? Standing up for what's right takes courage ... it might get you killed, but it might also inspire your future daughters and their daughters. We talk with Kristina about...

New York Times bestselling author CHRIS PAVONE returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE DOORMAN! This novel has been called a modern-day version of The Bonfire of the Vanities -- and we're not surprised. It's a blistering, powerful, and thoroughly entertaining take on current society, all against the backdrop of gritty NYC. You'll want to hear Chris' ode to the real-life doorman who inspired the idea for this story. We talk about the transitional times in our lives - are we more vulnerable to poor decisionmaking? Affairs? Should we trust the choices we ma...

Bestselling author Jessie Rosen joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss ALL THE SIGNS! You might know her from her award-winning blog (20-nothings), her bestseller (The Heirloom), her live storytelling show Sunday Night Sex Talks  (featured on the Bachelorette) or her various television shows (The Baxters). In her newest novel, we meet Leah Lockhart, a young woman who is proudly science-minded and woo-woo averse. But the life she’s carefully curated is knocked suddenly off course by a series of events. We talk with Jessie about those types of transformative events. Why do we spend so...

New York Times Bestselling author SARAH PENNER joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about THE AMALFI CURSE! What's your idea of treasure? Wreck diving ... nautical archeology ... legendary sea witches -- we talk about it all in this fantastic interview with Sarah! We dove into the father - daughter relationship and the idea of legacy. We talked about women who shared a community, bound by secrets and power. Was the type of protection their secret society offered necessary amid the unrest of Nineteenth Century Italy? And why does Sarah always find herself in a dusty...

Bestselling author RICK MOFINA joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss IF TWO ARE DEAD, his new thriller! We dive deep into darkness on this one - what causes some people to cross the line into evil behavior? Can we ever truly know someone? Why is it that some people want to die with a clear conscience - is there a reason we can trust dying declarations? Is there a difference between dying with a lie versus dying for a lie? We talk about PTSD, especially among law enforcement. And serial killers? Oh yes. Join...

New York Times bestselling author BRAD TAYLOR joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss INTO THE GRAY ZONE! Pike Logan is back - and the action is seemingly ripped right from the headlines! Nations are gearing up to procure Rare Earth Elements -- the ones at the heart of our phones, watches, electric cars, and defense industry ... so how far will China go to keep control? Are covert operators already at work on the geopolitical front? Brad breaks it down. We asked him - what motivates operators like Pike - flexibility? A chance to use...

New York Times Bestselling author ALKA JOSHI returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about SIX DAYS IN BOMBAY! Thoughtful, fascinating, riveting … just some of the words to describe this incredible interview with Alka! We talk about Indian Culture – the rich layers, the art, the different facets historically, the importance of honoring family, the reverberations of colonialism … and we talked about all of these through both a western and eastern viewpoint. What about those who were half British and half Indian during a tumultuous time in Indian history? And what did Alka mean when she ta...

New York Times Bestselling author Allison Raskin joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss her newest novel Save the Date! Allison was inspired to write this romantic comedy when a family member jokingly suggested she find a new groom after her own engagement was broken. Just like her character, Allison is a relationship expert and coach … and both are all over the Internet! Is it hard to separate our personal self from our professional one? Is it hard to follow our own advice? We talk ALL about love and dating - friends first? Dating with in...

New York Times bestselling author TESS GERRITSEN returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE SUMMER GUESTS!

We love this group of ex-spies who are trying to live a low-key life in Maine – I mean, who doesn’t want to join the Martini Club and sample the antipasti!? We talk with Tess about all the fascinating aspects of this thriller, including the mentoring relationship between the town’s top cop and this colorful group of retired spies, a character with writer’s block who needs to confront his family’s dark past, the natural setting for this story and...