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Whitney discusses her bestseller, The Age of Light, which tells the story of renowned photographer Lee Miller and her transformations as a model, artist, and inventor. Lee's journey in the book, while connected to real accounts of her choices, is a fictionalized retelling of impactful moments in her life. Carol talks to Whitney about the iconic stories Lee is known for, the inspiration artists can find in the life Lee led, and some of Whitney's own adventures.

Books discussed in this episode:

The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer

Whitney's Pinterest Page

Whitney's Website

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Beatriz describes multiple events from the WWII's Bahamas that inspired her to write The Golden Hour, including a mysterious murder, old money changing hands, and the vibrant personalities of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, who were sent to the islands during wartime. But that's not all. Carol talks to her about her ongoing collaboration projects with Lauren Willig and Karen White including the upcoming All the Ways We Said Goodbye, and  her next solo book, The Wicked Redhead, which will be out on December 10th!

Books discussed in this episode:

The Golden Hour by Beatriz Williams

The Wicked Redhead by Beatriz Williams

All the Ways We Said Goodbye by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen White.

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Enjoy the beginning of the holiday season! With Thanksgiving this weekend and so many family events on the horizon, we decided to rewind with Carol's interview with Sally Hepworth. Originally one of Bookreporter's first YouTube videos, the two discuss Sally's book, The Mother-in-Law.

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https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/the-mother-in-law

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Carol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Shari Lapena about about her latest novel, Someone We Know, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. They discuss quiet neighborhoods, computer hacking, the secrets hidden among small communities, and an in-book mystery that could set this town's characters against each other. 

Someone We Know

Bets On: Someone We Know

The Couple Next Door

A Stranger in the House

An Unwanted Guest

Shari Lapena on Bookreporter

Shari Lapena Official Website

Carol talks to Sheila Weller about her recent biography, Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge. The two discuss Carrie's early life, her achievements, and various overcome controversies that led her to be one of the most respected women in Hollywood.

Books discussed in this video:

Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher
https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/wishful-drinking

Postcards from the Edge by Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge by Sheila Weller
https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/carrie-fisher-a-life-on-the-edge

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Carol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Jean Kwok about about her latest novel, SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection.

SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE review https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/searching-for-sylvie-lee

SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE "Bets On" commentary https://www.bookreporter.com/features/bookreportercom-bets-on/searching-for-sylvie-lee

SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE Discussion Guide: https://www.readinggroupguides.com/reviews/searching-for-sylvie-lee/guide

SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE: Book Club Kit with Recipes https://jeankwok.com/bookclubs_recipes.shtml

GIRL IN TRANSLATION https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/girl-in-translation

MAMBO IN CHINATOWN https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/mambo-in-chinatown

Jean Kwok on Bookreporter: https://www.bookreporter.com/authors/jean-kwok

Jean Kwok - Official Website https://jeankwok.com/

Carol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter.com talks to Heather Morris about her most recent New York Times Bestseller, Cilka's Journey, as well as her runaway bestseller, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. In their thought-provoking conversation, they discuss the aftermath of the Holocaust, life in the Gulag labor camps, and the personal research and investigation Heather embarked upon while writing her novels.

Books Discussed in This Video:

Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/the-tattooist-of-auschwitz

Cilka's Journey by Heather Morris
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Carol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter.com talks to Nelson DeMille and his son, Alex DeMille, about their newest thriller, The Deserter and first collaboration. Nelson shares the effect his time in the army had on his writing and discusses the only past collaboration he's had. Alex discusses his transition to novel writing from his screenwriting career.

Books discussed in this episode:

The Deserter by Nelson DeMille

The Cuban Affair by Nelson DeMille

Plum Island by Nelson DeMille

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Carol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Marjan Kamali about her latest book, The Stationery Shop, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection.

Discussed in this interview:

The Stationery Shop

Together Tea

Carol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Karen White about her latest book in the Tradd Street Series, The Christmas Spirits of Tradd Street. Karen also goes in depth on her experiences with Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig in writing their collaborative book, All the Ways We Said Goodbye.

BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

THE CHRISTMAS SPIRITS OF TRADD STREET by Karen White

ALL THE WAYS WE SAID GOODBYE by Karen White, Lauren Willig, and Beatriz Williams

THE GLASS OCEAN by Karen White, Lauren Willig, and Beatriz Williams