A Bookish Home

This week, I’m thrilled to welcome a kindred spirit to the podcast. Sarah McCoy is here to discuss her new book, Marilla of Green Gables. This prequel to Anne of Green Gables brings the world and characters of L.M. Montgomery back to life. If you’ve ever wondered about Marilla’s story before Anne arrives (and that time she called … Continue reading Ep. 15: Sarah McCoy, Author of Marilla of Green Gables →

Happy Picture Book Month! This week I’m featuring a special bookish destination for picture book fans: the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst, Massachusetts. Courtney Waring, Director of Education at the Carle, joins me to discuss planning your visit, upcoming exhibitions and events, and the picture books topping her list. You can also listen on iTunes … Continue reading Ep. 14: Eric Carle Museum–Bookish Destination →

This week’s episode features an interview with Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Jarrett is the author and illustrator of the new graphic memoir for young adults, Hey Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father And Dealt With Family Addiction, which is a National Book Award finalist.   You can also listen to this episode on iTunes or wherever … Continue reading Ep. 13: Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Author/Illustrator of Hey, Kiddo →

I’m thrilled to share a conversation with Laura Vanderkam this week, author of several time management and productivity books, including her latest Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done as well as I Know How She Does It, What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours. Her work has appeared in publications … Continue reading Ep. 12: Laura Vanderkam, Author of “Off the Clock” →

Author and illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal joins me on the podcast this week to discuss her latest picture book, Alma And How She Got Her Name. Juana is also the illustrator of La Madre Goose and La Princesa and the Pea, for which she won the 2018 Pura Belpré Medal Award for Illustration. We chatted about the backstory of Alma, Juana’s journey … Continue reading Ep. 11: Author and Illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal on “Alma and How She Got Her Name” →

Author Jo Piazza joins me on the podcast this week to discuss her latest book, Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win. Jo Piazza is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist and digital strategist. She has written seven critically acclaimed books, both fiction and non-fiction including How to Be Married, The Knockoff, and Fitness Junkie. Her new novel follows Charlotte Walsh, who leaves her … Continue reading Ep. 10: Jo Piazza, Author of “Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win” →

This week on the podcast we get an inside scoop on an incredible bookish event coming up on Saturday, October 13th: The Boston Book Festival! Deputy Director, Norah Piehl joins me to highlight some of the incredible free author sessions and children’s offerings at this year’s day-long festival. “Celebrating the power of words to stimulate, … Continue reading Ep. 9: Boston Book Festival Deputy Director Norah Piehl →

Lucy Tan joins me on the podcast this week to discuss her debut novel, What We Were Promised. Entertainment Weekly calls the novel, “A luminous family saga” and Library Journal says, “A novel of class, culture, and expectations; readers who enjoyed works like Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians will likely find Tan’s surprising and down-to-earth tale an entertaining read.” … Continue reading Ep. 8: Lucy Tan, Author of “What We Were Promised” →

Jan Turnquist joins me on the podcast this week to discuss a special bookish destination for fans of Little Women. Orchard House, the home of the novel’s author, Louisa May Alcott is located in Concord, Massachusetts. We discussed why you should visit Orchard House, upcoming special events to mark Little Women’s 150th anniversary, favorite Alcott related reads and more. You … Continue reading Ep. 7: An Interview with Jan Turnquist, Executive Director of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House →

Author Karina Yan Glaser joins me on the podcast this week to discuss the second book in her beloved middle-grade series, The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden. Vanderbeeker fans will get to revisit this lovable family beginning September 25th when the book comes out. You can also find the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. … Continue reading Ep 6: Author Karina Yan Glaser on “The Vanderbeekers And The Hidden Garden” →