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  • Never Saw You Coming: By Erin Hahn | Book Review Podcast

    Never Saw You Coming By Erin Hahn | Book Review Podcast

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    "I love it when YA novels aren’t afraid to dig into the painful parts of religion, so I can’t wait for this new romance from Erin Hahn." - YOUNG FOLKS, "Most Anticipated Reads of 2021"


    "A powerful coming-of-age story about growing in faith and self-awareness." - KIRKUS REVIEWS

    CULTURESS, "21 exciting YA book releases we can’t wait to read in Fall 2021"

    "Heartfelt and utterly genuine, Never Saw You Coming hit my soul in all the best ways. This is an important story to be told and Hahn's words resonate with truth and sparkle with her brilliant wit. I already want to reread it." - ERIN A. CRAIG, New York Times bestselling author of Small Favors and House of Salt and Sorrows

    "This is the purity culture-smashing book I needed as a teen. With clear respect for genuine faith, Hahn eviscerates the Church that emphasizes judgment before love. Never Saw You Coming somehow manages to be both sex-positive and faith-positive, and will be a balm to the bruised souls of so many readers." - JOY McCULLOUGH, author of Blood Water Paint

    "[A] love letter to the disillusioned youth group kid. And to every reader seeking to explore the ideas and truths separating faith from religion. Bold. Important. Beautiful.” - LAURA TAYLOR NAMEY, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow (A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club YA Pick)

    "Erin Hahn’s Never Saw You Coming is a balm of comfort. Readers will fall in love with the refreshing honesty of Meg and Micah, two teens who are heartbreakingly genuine in their struggles as they navigate questioning religion, faith, hypocrisy, and the true meaning of love and forgiveness. With her familiar humor and extraordinary prose, Hahn has created a world in which readers are invited to be still and know that they are more than enough just as they are. No conditions. No exceptions." - ASHLEY SCHUMACHER, author of Amelia Unabridged

    3 min
  • Constance: By Matthew FitzSimmons | Book Review Podcast

    Constance By Matthew FitzSimmons | Book Review Podcast

    Website: https://gobookmart.com/

    Article: https://gobookmart.com/Constance-by-Matthew-FitzSimmons-is-a-wonderful-science-fiction-thriller/

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    “Maybe what we need most as this bewildering summer winds down is a diverting story about an interesting futuristic topic that injects no new anxiety into our nervous brains…[Constance] shines in its interstitial moments…In between the sleuthing and the schemes for world domination and the eluding of people with guns, we are invited to grapple with genuinely thoughtful questions about the philosophical, legal and ethical implications of cloning and scientific innovation in general…The debates around cloning in Constance echo many of our contemporary preoccupations—skepticism of science, radical mistrust of those with opposing views, conspiracy theories.” —Sarah Lyall, Critic, The New York Times

    “Full of technological surprises and ethical dilemmas, this inventive thriller hums with the electric excitement of the best 1950s science fiction.” —Tom Nolan, Critic, The Wall Street Journal

    “In this timely thriller, tantalizing clues, complex motives, and shifting views of the truth flow around such issues as the relationship between money and power, the right to life, and the definition of self. FitzSimmons has upped his game with this one.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

    “A super-brainy high-concept dystopian tale guaranteed to reward anyone who’s in the mood.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “A propulsive sci-fi thriller that questions the very nature of what makes us human.” —POPSUGAR

    3 min
  • The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina: By Zoraida Córdova | Book Review Podcast

    The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina By Zoraida Córdova | Book Review Podcast

    Website: https://gobookmart.com/

    Article: https://gobookmart.com/The-Inheritance-of-Orquídea-Divina-by-Zoraida-Córdova-is-a-wonderful-story/

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    “Spellbinding! What a pleasure getting to know the Montoyas over generations and landscapes—from Ecuador to New York City to the mythical small town of Four Rivers. Zoraida Córdova’s undeniable storytelling gift feels propelled by the power of ancestors. These larger-than-life characters embrace like family. An immersive and enchanting treat.” (Kali Fajardo-Anstine, author of National Book Award finalist Sabrina & Corina )


    “A bloody and beautiful inheritance, Córdova’s adult debut delves into the dark legacies ancestors leave behind with the living. Intoxicating and unforgettable.” (Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series )

    “It is a remarkable gift to read the story an author was clearly born to write. Searing, lyrical, melancholy . . . beautiful. The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina captures the very essence of the immigrant story.” (Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author )

    “Córdova weaves a spellbinding tale, both timeless and fresh, that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Prepare to fall in love.” (Kim Liggett, New York Times bestselling author of The Grace Year )

    “A commandingly propulsive story with a complex writing style that is best enjoyed slowly makes The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina a challenge, but one well worth the time.” (Book Page (starred))

    “Lyric and wry, The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is an innovative novel full of richly memorable characters and an enchanted atmosphere. There’s a deep comfort to it, a thorough, luminous hope.” (Tor.com)

    “[A] radiant adult debut . . . The magic is vivid and yet familiar, and adds to the urgency of the plot . . . [An] inspired and entertaining blend of magical realism and fantasy.” (Publishers Weekly)

    3 min
  • The Reading List: By Sara Nisha Adams | Book Review Podcast

    The Reading List By Sara Nisha Adams | Book Review Podcast

    Website: https://gobookmart.com

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    Sara Nisha Adams is a writer and editor. She lives in London and was born in Hertfordshire to Indian and English parents. Her debut novel The Reading List is partly inspired by her grandfather, who lived in Wembley and immediately found a connection with his granddaughter through books.

    3 min
  • Once There Were Wolves: By Charlotte McConaghy | Book Review Podcast

    Once There Were Wolves By Charlotte McConaghy | Book Review Podcast

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    “Blazing…Visceral…As McConaghy shows in this stunning book, the limits of language lead us to the limits of empathy.”

    ―Los Angeles Times

    “This heart-pounding novel digs into the complex relationships between humans―and the creatures with which we share the natural world.”
    ―Newsweek

    “Suspenseful and poignant…[Inti’s] story unfolds as a meditation on the social and scientific consequences of influencing ecosystems, while reminding us that humans and animals alike can break our hearts.”
    ―Scientific American

    “Lyrical, captivating, thought-provoking and thrilling, this immersive read will capture your attention from the first page.”
    ―Good Morning America

    “Bold…A heartfelt and earnest novel.”
    ―The New York Times Book Review

    “Gripping and often very moving…Despite the darkness and pain at the heart of McConaghy’s novel, it is not a bleak book. Instead, it bears within it an argument about the possibility of change. Recognizing the presence of other ways of being, of other minds and presences enlarges us, affording us a glimpse of the unknowable.”
    ―The Sydney Morning Herald

    “Far more than an old wolves’ tale. Instead, it illustrates what it’s like to be an outsider―from both a human and animal perspective―and the level of healing and acceptance it takes from within to be accepted and to accept yourself.”
    ―Electric Literature

    “The Australian author made waves with last summer's Migrations, a meditation on climate change and loneliness, and returns with a new story set in the Scottish Highlands, where two twin sisters join a team attempting to reintroduce a pack of wolves to their natural surroundings.”
    ―Entertainment Weekly

    3 min
  • In My Dreams I Hold A Knife | Ashley Winstead | Book Review Podcast

    In My Dreams I Hold A Knife By Ashley Winstead | Book Review Podcast

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    "Ashley Winstead’s mordant debut novel is the latest entry in the budding subgenre of “dark academia,” where the crime narrative takes place on a college campus...At its heart, Winstead’s novel examines what it means to covet the lives of others, no matter the cost." - The New York Times

    "Looking for an eerie campus setting? This chilling suspense novel has murder, friendship and defiance when six people return to their college reunion a decade after one of their close friends was murdered." - Parade Magazine

    "A twisty, dark puzzle...Fans of books such as The Girl on the Train and Gone Girl will find this book captivating, as will anyone who enjoys being led down a winding, frightening path. Highly recommended." - New York Journal of Books

    "An addictive and entertaining thriller." - Texas Lifestyle Magazine

    "An engrossing tale of murder, love, and obsession set against the backdrop of an elite southern university. Delve into the dark secrets and ever-shifting allegiances of the East…This page-turning debut suspense novel is perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars and J.T. Ellison’s Good Girls Lie." - Crime By The Book

    "Deeply drawn characters and masterful storytelling come together to create an addictive and riveting psychological thriller. Put this one at the very top of your 2021 reading list." - Liv Constantine, internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish

    "Tense, twisty and packed with shocks, Ashley Winstead’s assured debut dares to ask how much we can trust those we know best—including ourselves. A terrific read!" - Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Home Before Dark

    3 min
  • Vortex by Catherine Coulter | Book Review Podcast

    Vortex by Catherine Coulter | Book Review Podcast

    website: https://gobookmart.com

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    “An action-filled, dangerously twisted storyline . . . will have you completely glued to the pages as the story lines are intertwined expertly.” -- Fresh Fiction on Deadlock


    "Eerie, unsettling, and breathlessly terrifying, Paradox is another gripping read from Catherine Coulter, who, at twenty-two books into her bestselling series and counting, shows no signs whatsoever of slowing down anytime soon." -- The Real Book Spy

    "Pulse-pounding...Coulter fans will have a tough time putting this one down." -- Publishers Weekly on Paradox

    “Compelling characters, a timely plot, and international intrigue conspire to keep pages turning.” -- Criminal Element on Enigma

    "You're going to want to grab a copy." -- Bustle on Labyrinth

    "Catherine Coulter is one of the bonafide rockstars of the thriller genre, and her last book, Paradox, was as good as anything she’s written. Labyrinth promises to be another 'white-knuckled' thriller, which means Coulter’s fans better get their pre-ordering on nice and early." -- The Real Book Spy

    “If there’s one thing that readers can count on in a Coulter novel it is that she always delivers amazingly eerie and complex thrillers.”  -- RT Book Reviews

    “Action is nonstop ... Perfect reading for the beach and beyond.”  -- Booklist

    “Bestseller Coulter is at the top of her game in her 21st FBI thriller featuring married agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock." -- Publishers Weekly

    “Great characters with an interesting story make for a really enjoyable read… I couldn’t put this book down it was so good. A real page-turner.” -- Red Carpet Crash

    3 min
  • Sisters in Arms: By Kaia Alderson | Book Review Podcast

    Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson

    Website: https://gobookmart.com/

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    “Based on the true story of the 6888th Postal Battalion, Sisters in Arms gives readers an inside look at the racial injustices and rigors of wartime that the women battled. Alderson sweeps readers in with Grace and Eliza’s personal journeys through a little-known portion of our army’s history. Themes of female friendship, bravery, and resilience radiate from the pages of this magnificent novel.” -- Booklist, starred review 


    "This is not just another WWII story: this is a stirring and timely novel about the only all-Black battalion of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, a group of women who had to fight resolutely against countless obstacles in order to be permitted to serve their country. Grace and Eliza stole my heart with their spirit and their resilience, and the ups and downs of their tumultuous friendship made me laugh and cry. Poignant and powerful; an untold story that you simply must read.”  -- Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret 

    "A thrilling anthem to the courageous sisterhood of the Six Triple Eight as they faced down racism at home and war abroad. SISTERS IN ARMS is a fresh look at the bold women who served America during World War II. A powerful debut!"  -- Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of A Most Clever Girl 

    “Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson is a poignant story about perseverance in the face of difficulties set against the uncertainty and danger of World War II . . . . From the start, they are set up to fail by their families, the Army and society but they meet every challenge with grit, grace and wit, overcoming personal and professional challenges to prove their mettle. Readers will cheer and cry with these trailblazing women as they break free of their sheltered and restricted lives to overcome individual and societal prejudices and succeed in a world rocked by war.” -- Georgie Blalock, author of The Last Debutantes

    “Sisters in Arms is heartwarming but fierce, a novel brimming with camaraderie and fire, starring women you’d love to make your friends. Prickly, musical Grace and bubbly, privileged Eliza may not make the most natural allies, but it’s fight or die when they’re thrown together in the Army’s first class of female officers—and the first Black women allowed to serve their country in World War II. . . . Kaia Alderson’s debut is a triumph!” -- Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code

    “Grace Steele and Eliza Jones are among the first Black women in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, defying their families to enlist and facing even more racism than before when they put on their hard-earned uniforms. Unflinching, at times brutal, this novel pulls no punches while delivering a richly textured and unforgettable story of determination, courage, and friendship.” -- Janie Chang, author of The Library of Legends

    3 min
  • Battle Royal: By Lucy Parker | Book Review Podcast

    Battle Royal by Lucy Parker

    Website: https://gobookmart.com/

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    Lucy Parker is an award-winning romance author who lives in New Zealand. A romance reader from a young age, she loves to write about people pursuing their dreams and falling hopelessly in love along the wayoften with the last person they would expect. Her previous titles have been featured in Entertainment Weekly, Cosmopolitan, and Oprah Magazine, and were included in NPRs Book Concierge for three consecutive years.

    3 min
  • The Man Who Died Twice: By Richard Osman | Book Review Podcast

    The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman

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    “Osman follows The Thursday Murder Club, his supremely entertaining debut, with an even better second installment. . . A clever, funny mystery peopled with captivating characters that enhance the story at every quirky turn.”

    —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

    “It’s impossible to single out any one feature that makes The Man Who Died Twice such an absolute treat... Richard Osman creates real magic with his characters. They are frequently laugh-out-loud hilarious but also entirely real and three-dimensional...If possible, this sequel is even better than the Osman’s charmer of a debut, The Thursday Murder Club. This series is both a load of fun and an ode to how the power of friendship is important throughout one’s life but especially during the final stretch. Don’t miss it.”
    —Bookpage (starred review)

    “[The Man Who Died Twice] captures the spirit of older folks who don't want to be pigeonholed by their age and who capture the charming insouciance of those who've seen a lot. . . the dialogue at a sprightly clip, while the plot itself often gallops. But it is the four very different. . . but utterly endearing members of the club who will leave readers eager for Osman to call the next meeting to order.”
    —Booklist

    “Riveting. . . The twisty plot, knotty issues of relationships with life partners, and steadfast loyalty among the sleuths provide depth and poignancy. Those who prefer their mysteries with touches of spycraft, humor, and eccentricity will be well pleased.”
    —Publishers Weekly

    “A thing of joy. Osman has a natural sense of humor that he's able to translate into both character and dialogue.” 
    —Kate Atkinson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Sky

    “Osman delivers another must read full of humor and heart. I loved it.”
    —Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Win

    “This book is SO MUCH FUN! Fiendishly clever and brimming with wit on every page, The Man Who Died Twice is the tonic we all need. Osman just gets better.” 
    —Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door

    “He’s back and he’s better than ever! By turns moving, hilarious, and brilliantly suspenseful, the novel keeps us flipping pages from start to finish.”
    —Jeffery Deaver, #1 international bestselling author of The Final Twist

    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.