Books are Chic

What a thrill to welcome the ladies of Friends and Fiction to celebrate 5 years of connecting readers with stories! It was such a joy to chat with Mary Kay Andrews, Patti Callahan Henry and Kristin Harmel and hear their inspiration, their journey with F&F and what it means to hear from readers and the meaning of F&F to them. We missed Kristy Woodson Harvey but she was very much there in spirit as her bookish sisters were celebrating her latest, Beach House Rules. They are the book girl band we didn't know we needed giving just a little more glitter and light to the book world. I am a better reader having been in their presence.

If Books are Chic had a 5 timers club like SNL, this author would be part of it. I am so thrilled to welcome back Kristy Woodson Harvey! She is an all time fave guest, author and person of mine. We are celebrating her latest, Beach House Rules which is a little thrill set the beach with a mysterious Instagram account with a whole LOT of friendship and inspiring women. She and I caught up on life, her writing, the inspo for this book, Friends and Fiction and so much more. She is kicking off her tour this week and do not miss her if she is in your neighborhood! Fun fact, she and I got to meet in IRL last summer and it was a dream!

Utter joy and delight- those are the books that Katherine Center gives us. Center also radiates this energy too. The book world is a better place because of her writing. I was beyond excited to talk to her for the THIRD time and celebrate her latest romance novel, The Love Haters. Out today! Not only is this a perfect summer romance it is so much more. Katherine tackles body image and the idea of enemies to lovers, with yourself. I adored this trope and appreciate Katherine's voice on the matter- the author's note is award winning. We also discussed the need for romance novels now more than never. Katherine and her books are the antidote we need in this world right now. She is a gem and her books are a dream.

You all know I love to support 831 Stories- the mixologists of the most perfect literary cocktails. So of course I was thrilled to welcome Lana Schwartz for her latest romance, Set Piece. A slow simmer romance set in Hollywood against the backdrop of a Great Gatsby remake. Ok so, sold immediately. I loved chatting with Lana about her writing journey, working with Erica and Claire, the romance boom and lots more. Like all 831 Stories romances, add this to your #TBR ASAP.

Sometimes you just meet an author that instantly you understand why they wrote the book that they wrote. This was the case for me when I met Jessie Rosen for our podcast- bright, sparkly, effervescent so naturally her book would be about the stars and the universe aligning. Her energy was perfection. I loved chatting with her about her latest novel, All the Signs (FYI I also adored her debut, The Heirloom). This book has travel, romance, a little mystery and A LOT of astrology. We chatted signs, stars, writing, Ace of Base and so much more. BONUS- if you are in the Boston area you can come chat with Jessie and I at Lovestruck Books on May 28th!!! Details in bio!

So thrilled to welcome Anna Todd to Books are Chic this week to celebrate her latest, The Last Sunrise. She is a New York Times best-selling author, producer, inspiration and so much more. I loved chatting with her. She has such an incredible writing journey, starting her writing on WATTPAD and the rest is history. Her story is so inspiring, you just have to listen. The Last Sunrise is more than a romance- there is travel, silver linings, family and more. I loved chatting with her!

I love authors who I knew when they released their debut and I was there to help support them from the beginning. Julia Spiro is one of those authors. We chatted during COVID about her debut, Someone Else's Secret. I was beyond thrilled to welcome her back with her latest, Such A Good Mom. I loved this book. An intense murder mystery with a mom who is overwhelmed and searching for truth and answers. Julia and I had the best chat about motherhood, the expectations, postpartum depression, writing and so much more. She is such a gem and I am happy I knew her when because her books and craft just keep getting better and better.

Beyond ecstatic to welcome one of my bucket list authors, @nitaprose to Books are Chic! 🍾When I first read The Maid, I instantly fell in love with Molly the Maid.❤️ I was so thrilled when Nita decided to make it a series. We are celebrating the latest installment, The Maid’s Secret. 💒 A mystery that takes Molly on a lost faberge egg hi-jinx and an in depth back story to another beloved character, Gran. Nita and I chatted locked hotel mysteries, character development and what it was like to score a blurb from Stephen King. OMG! 😱 @ballantinebooks

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Beyond excited to welcome back one of my favorite people, Viola Shipman aka Wade Rouse. We reunited to celebrate his latest novel, that I loved, The Page Turner. If you are a reader, book lover, author, any one orbiting in the book world then this book is for you! A love letter to us all. As always I was laughing so hard with Wade as he shared funny stories from the road, his upbringing, we celebrated grandparents, books and so much more. This episode is like a hug and I know you will leave this loving Wade as much as I do!

I was so excited to welcome Aisha Saeed for her new suspense novel, The Match Maker. This book was so FUN! I loved the inspo for this book from Aisha's Mom who was acutally a matchmaker! This book takes place in the elite world of matchmaking where you do not know who is keeping secrets and to never turn your back. The mystery element was the icing on the cake. Aisha was so fun to chat with to hear about her mom and what it was like to grow up with a matchmaker, talk about some reality TV (hello Patti Stanger!) and hear about her writing journey!