Booklicious Podcast

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  • Grace and Glory: By Jennifer L. Armentrout | Book Review Podcast

    Grace and Glory: By Jennifer L. Armentrout

    Website: https://gobookmart.com

    Praise for Storm and Fury, Book 1 of The Harbinger Series:


    "Jennifer L. Armentrout is a master of weaving rich contemporary realism with magic and mayhem. Her characters will grab hold of your heart and refuse to let go. Every page left me wanting more." —New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer

    "Jennifer L. Armentrout's intoxicating new fantasy is her best yet!" —New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter

    "Filled with legendary creatures, this wild, action-packed ride features a kick-ass heroine to cheer for and a love interest I'm still dreaming about. Highly recommended for those who enjoy adventure, romance, twists and turns, and epic supernatural world building!" —Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Arcana Chronicles

    "A swoony, supernatural smash that's impossible to put down!" —Abigail Johnson, author of Even If I Fall

    3 min
  • Legacy: By Nora Roberts | Book Review Podcast

    Legacy: By Nora Roberts

    Website: https://gobookmart.com

    "Once again, Roberts effectively parlays her literary superpower into creating compelling, all-too-human characters and crafting plots composed of realistic domestic details and unflinching suspense. Legacy is another page-turning hit for supreme storyteller Roberts." ―Booklist


    Roberts’ strength has always been her ability to create likable, complex characters, and this crew is even more appealing than most―they are never whiny in insecurity or snobbish in success; rather, they provide unwavering support for each other’s ups and downs. The most comforting of comfort-food reading―with a few chills for fun." ―Kirkus

    "Roberts knows how to entertain." ―Publishers Weekly

    3 min
  • The Chosen and The Beautiful: By Nghi Vo | Book Review Podcast

    The Chosen and The Beautiful By Nghi Vo

    Website: https://gobookmart.com

    A Best of Summer Pick for TIME Magazine | CNN | Book Riot | The Daily Beast | Lambda Literary

    The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Goodreads | Bustle | Veranda Magazine | The Week | Bookish | St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Den of Geek | LGBTQ Reads | Pittsburgh City Paper | Bookstr | Tatler HK

    "This is a wholly enthralling vision of the American Dream as observed and experienced by one suspended in a liminal place ― accepted, but not really a part of the whole; apart, but not quite separate. Vo gives us a dreamy, sharply-drawn glamour; a vibrant, penetrating exploration of character. The Chosen and the Beautiful is exactly enough ― but why not indulge with a reread? And why not raise a glass to Nghi Vo, whose name on the spine of a book seems to mean that whatever the pages within hold will be superlative?"―NPR

    “Vo has crafted a retelling that, in many ways, surpasses the original, adding logic and depth to characters’ motivations while still―uncannily―unspooling the familiar story. Astonishingly crafted, with luscious prose and appeal for both fans of the original and those who always felt The Great Gatsby missed the mark.”―Kirkus Reviews, *starred review*

    3 min
  • Her Last Breath: By Hilary Davidson | Book Review Podcast

    Her Last Breath: By Hilary Davidson

    “A blackmail plot produces complications upon complications in a story of sex trafficking, class wars, and stolen identities. [A] satisfying page-turner.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Davidson keeps the reader guessing to the satisfying conclusion. Crime fiction fans will welcome this tale of family, secrets, resilience, and revenge.” —Publishers Weekly

    “Don’t Look Down will keep the reader guessing. Davidson has created some truly memorable characters…This is the type of creative finesse that makes a reader keep coming back for more.” —New York Journal of Books

    website: https://gobookmart.com

    3 min
  • While Justice Sleeps: By Stacey Abrams | Book Review Podcast

    While Justice Sleeps By Stacey Abrams

    "In While Justice Sleeps, Stacey Abrams firmly establishes herself as a powerful new player in the crime thriller space, with her heroine Avery providing a voice to women everywhere. Twisty, clever and full of surprises, this will be one to watch this Spring. Abrams proves she is not only a force for change in politics but a force to be reckoned with in fiction, too."—Karin Slaughter


    "Glossy, gritty, breathlessly suspenseful, effortlessly authentic, and altogether wonderful. Why am I not surprised?”—Lee Child

    “Abrams’ debut is a pip of a thriller - a sweaty-palm sprint through the hidden corridors of government and the shadowy streets of DC.  I fervently hope she will write many more.”—Kathy Reichs

    "While Justice Sleeps is one of the best political thrillers I’ve read in years. It checks all the boxes: roller-coaster plot twists and turns, a fascinating look behind the scenes of the Supreme Court and other Washington institutions, nods to the latest trends in tech and medicine, and, most important of all, an utterly compelling main character, Supreme Court clerk Avery Keene. Author Abrams has given us a book that demands to be read in one sitting!"—Jeffery Deaver

    "A killer thriller. Loaded with legal intrigue, corrupt politicians, and the history of chess, Abrams proves why the most powerful piece on the board is the Queen. Well played and so much fun."—Brad Meltzer

    Website: https://gobookmart.com

    3 min
  • The Plot: By Jean Hanff Korelitz | Book Review Podcast

    The Plot By Jean Hanff Korelitz

    "The Plot is one of the best novels I’ve ever read about writers and writing. It’s also insanely readable and the suspense quotient is through the roof. It's remarkable."

    ―Stephen King

    "The Plot is so well-crafted and compelling it’s nearly impossible to put down. Clever and chilling, this page-turner grabs you from the first chapter and doesn’t let you go until its startling, breath-taking conclusion."
    ―Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, New York Times bestselling authors of The Wife Between Us

    "From its first pages, Jean Hanff Korelitz’s The Plot ensnares you in a rich tangle of literary vanities, treachery and fraud. Psychologically acute and breathtakingly suspenseful, you’ll find yourself rushing towards a finale both astonishing and utterly earned."
    ―Megan Abbott, Bestselling author of Give Me Your Hand

    "The plot of ‘The Plot’ ― the best thriller of the year (so far) ― is too good to give away"
    ―Washington Post

    “Korelitz’s own plot is fiendishly clever, and here's the ultimate twist: that any novel about a writer’s life (lonely, anxious drudgery) could be this wildly suspenseful and entertaining.”
    ―People, Book of the Week

    Website: https://gobookmart.com

    2 min
  • The Maidens: By Alex Michaelides | Book Review Podcast

    The Maidens: By Alex Michaelides

    A deliciously dark, elegant, utterly compulsive read--with a twist that blew my mind. I loved this even more than I loved The Silent Patient and that's saying something!

    --Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List

    Alex Michaelides hits a home run in his sophomore effort. The Maidens is a page-turner of the first order.

    --David Baldacci

    Website: https://gobookmart.com

    3 min
  • Local Woman Missing: By Mary Kubica | Book Review Podcast

    Local Woman Missing By Mary Kubica

    “[A] daringly plotted, emotionally eviscerating psychological thriller.” —Publishers Weekly


    “Impossible-to-see-it-coming…. [Kubica] takes readers to a whole new level of deceit and irony.” —Booklist

    “[Local Woman Missing] will appeal to fans of Lisa Jackson and Gregg Olsen…. The twists, turns, and an unpredictable ending make it irresistible.” —Library Journal

    “I’m shamelessly addicted to Mary Kubica’s juicy, unpredictable reads, as much for her well-rounded, fully human, flawed characters as her sizzling plots—and she just keeps getting better. LOCAL WOMAN MISSING is a propulsive journey through a winding maze of secrets, leading to a jaw-dropping twist that I never saw coming. Loved every minute.” —Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Never Have I Ever

    “Dark and twisty, with all the white-knuckle tension and jaw-dropping surprises readers have come to expect from Mary Kubica.” —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Home Before Dark

    3 min
  • Blade of Secrets: By Tricia Levenseller | Book Review Podcast

    Blade of Secrets By Tricia Levenseller

    Website: https://gobookmart.com

    "Blade of Secrets was an addictive page-turner. Loaded with action, betrayal, slow-burn romance―honestly, that is the best first kiss scene ever―I couldn’t put it down. I fell in love with Ziva, her sister, and their very “interesting” companions. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and gasp." ― Mary E. Pearson, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles


    "Exciting, romantic, and filled with magic, BLADE OF SECRETS is a fast-paced journey through a fractured kingdom. Ziva is an amazing main character, with a gentle heart and a fierce need to do what's right, even in the face of incredible odds. This is a book you'll want to read right away―and then reach for that sequel." ―Jodi Meadows, New York Times-bestselling author of My Lady Jane and the Fallen Isles trilogy

    "Blade of Secrets is an impactful, eye-opening journey of social anxiety that is flawlessly blended with Levenseller's signature flair for adventure and romance. It's the best kind of story, inciting understanding and compassion while allowing the reader to escape reality." ―Bookstagram sensation Bridget Howard, @darkfaerietales_

    "This fast-paced novel caters to popular romance and fantasy tropes while still feeling fresh, but it really shines in its portrayal of Ziva, who has an anxiety disorder... Readers will be craving not just the sequel but also more fantasy fiction that handle disabilities with this level of care." ― The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)

    3 min
  • A Master of Djinn: By P. Djèlí Clark | Book Review Podcast

    A Master of Djinn By P. Djèlí Clark

    Website: https://gobookmart.com

    “Clark reconfigures history with a keen, critical eye toward gender, class, and imperialism. An epic tale of magic and mystery, this is sure to wow." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review


    “Clark deftly explores colonialism and the history of Cairo with an immersive setting that acts as another character in this delightful combination of mystery, fantasy, and romance. Give this to alternate history enthusiasts and mystery readers who enjoy a dose of the magical." - Booklist, Starred Review

    “A clever, wickedly fun steampunk mystery with an excellent balance of humor and heart. I loved it.” - S. A. Chakraborty, internationally-bestselling author of The City of Brass

    “A delightful whodunnit full of sly commentary and a wonderfully lived-in steampunk Cairo. The perfect read when I needed a break from this world to enjoy one wholly made from Clark's enviable imagination.” - Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Rebecca Roanhorse, author of Trail of Lightning and Star Wars: Resistance Reborn

    3 min

About Booklicious Podcast

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"Booklicious" is a podcast that focuses on books and all things literary. It is the ultimate destination for book lovers and those who want to dive deeper into the world of books. Each episode features in-depth discussions on a wide range of books, from classic literature to the latest bestsellers. The hosts bring their passion and expertise to the table as they share insights, opinions, and behind-the-scenes stories about the books they love.

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