The Book Snug Podcast

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By: Stephany Yoder and Julia Dagen

A bi-weekly cozy conversation between a mother and her daughter about books and the joys and trials of the reading life. 

S2, Chapter 12: Sharing a Love of Reading (with Jo Hart)
#12
05/01/2024

In celebration of Mother's Day, we've invited Jo Hart back to the show . Jo is Julia's Nana and Stephany's mom.  We talk about how our mothers have impacted and encouraged our reading lives.  It's a fun, informal chat that covers a variety of books. 

Books, Etc.

Great Lion of God by Taylor CaldwellDear and Glorious Physician by Taylor CaldwellCaptains and Kings by Taylor CaldwellLady Chatterly's Lover by D. H. Lawrence East of Eden by John SteinbeckSacajawea by Anna Lee WaldoThe Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. AuelThe Thornbirds  by Collen McColloughThe Girl with...


S2, Chapter 11: Please Adapt These Books Into Movies (or Series)!
#11
04/17/2024

We're deviating from the original plan for this week's episode (for reasons we discuss in the show).   Instead of offering fictional worlds we'd like to visit, we're sharing our suggestions for books that would make great adaptions for the big or small screen.

Julia's Wishlist

Walk Two Moons by Sharon CreechFairest by Gail Carson LevineRevolution by Jennifer DonnellyThe Lunar Chronicles Marissa MeyerThe Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow

Stephany's Wishlist

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellWest with Giraffes by Lynda RutledgeThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanThe Murderbot Diaries by M...


S2, Chapter 10: Quarterly Review (January - March 2024)
#10
04/03/2024

We're having a stellar reading year so far in 2024.  In this chapter, we're sharing some of our best (and worst) books of January, February and March.   Fiction and non-fiction showed up and delivered in a big way for us and we're excited to share our favorites with you.

Julia’s Books:

Elizabeth by Margaret GeorgeSnow and Rose by Emily Winfield MartinThe 100-Year-Old Man who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas JonassonThe Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. HarrowInkheart by Cornelia FunkeHalf a Soul by Olivia AtwaterWe Are All the  Same in th...


S2 Chapter 9: 3 Peas in a Pod (Outside by Ragnar Jonasson with Jay Yoder)
#9
03/20/2024

Hi, Friends!  We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our "3 Peas in a Pod" series.  In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing.  Our guest for this episode is Jay Yoder, Stephany's husband and Julia's dad.  Jay chose Outside, a thriller by Ragnar Jonasson, for us to read together and talk about.  We loved having Jay on the show!   Beware - there are many spoilers in this episode!  

Books and authors mentioned in this chapter:

Outside...


S2, Episode 8: An Embarrassment of (Book) Riches
#8
03/06/2024

We are having such a great start to reading year that we decided to share some of our not-quite-cream-of-the-crop-but still-great reads of 2024.  Join us as we gush about some historical fiction, fantasy, middle grade, non-fiction and mystery books that have kept us enthralled and entertained during these first few months of the new year.
 
Julia’s Books:

The Scribe by Matthew GuinnThe 100-year Old Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas JonassonStrangers Assume My Girlfriend is My Nurse by Shane Burcaw Snow and Rose by Emily Winfield MartinElizabeth by Margaret George

St...


S2, Chapter 7: The Movie Was Better!
#7
02/21/2024

As readers, we are almost required to say "the book was better" any time we encounter a movie adaptation.  Here in the Book Snug, we are going out on a limb and saying that sometimes the movie is the better experience.  Take a listen to this episode to find out which movies surpass the books they're based on and the reasons why we think so.    Happy listening! 

The Books and Movies

The Help by Kathryn Stockett/The Help (2011)The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett/The Secret Garden (1993) A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnet...


S2, Chapter 6: Books With a Wintry Setting
#6
02/07/2024

We are in the deep, dark, middle of winter here in the Northern hemisphere.  Our coping mechanism is to embrace the cold, grey and snowy vibes by settling into books with a frosty setting.  In today's chapter, we share some books with fantastic wintry settings that will have you craving a warm blanket and a cup of hot chocolate.     
 
Julia’s Books:

For the Wolf  by Hannah WhittenPeace Like River by Leif EngerMurder on the Orient Express by Agatha ChristieThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. LewisThe Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lew...


S2, Chapter 5: These Books Sound SO Good!! (Anticipated Releases of 2024)
#5
01/24/2024

2024 has a treasure trove of book releases that we can't wait to read.  In this chapter, we discuss our most highly anticipated books of the year.   
 
Julia’s Books:

These Deadly Prophecies by Andrea TangAmerican Daughters by Maurice Carlos RuffinA Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. JensenMurder Road by Simone St. JamesThe Mythical Cookbook by Josh SchererJames by Percival Everett Husbands by Holly Gramazio To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang Lies and Weddings by Kevin KwanA Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

Stephany’s Books:

Divin...


S2, Chapter 4: Favorite Books of 2023
#4
01/10/2024

It's time for one of our favorite shows of the year!  In this episode we're gushing about our very best books of 2023. 
 
Julia’s Books:

Holes by Louis SacharElla Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineRuby Holler by Sharon CreechTuck Everlasting by Natalie BabbittThe Memory  Keeper's Daughter by Kim EdwardsHalf a Soul by Olivia AtwaterEmily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries  by Heather FawcettNevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica TownsendReady Player One by Ernest KlineThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellOther Birds by Sarah Addison AllenThe Secret History of Witches by Louisa MorganBetween the World and Me by Ta-N...


S2, Chapter 3: The Superlatives of 2023
#3
12/27/2023

It's the end of 2023 which means it's time to talk about our bookish superlatives for the year.  Get ready for a fun discussion and a long list of books to either avoid or add to your TBR.

Julia’s Books:

The Binding by Bridget CollinsVerity by Colleen HooverIn the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah DunantThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigThe Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana OliverThe Secret History by Donna TarttHarry Potter and the Sorcer's Stone by J.K Rowling, narrated by Jim DaleThe Atlas Six by Olivie BlakeThe Night Circus by Erin Mor...