BOOKSTORM

Join us for an excellent and thought-provoking  discussion with Dolen Perkins-Valdez about historic atrocities against Black girls and women, as well as the governmental and corporate interests that perpetrated these wrongs. We talk about reproductive injustice, racism, dignity, fundamental rights, discrimination against differently-abled people, standing up against powerful oppressors, sisterhood, the struggle of poor people in the Deep South, grief, and medical ethics. Are these wrongs still taking place today? What are some of the current concerns relating to the healthcare of Black women? How can we check our motives when we intervene to help? Can one person make a difference? This life-changing novel will change the way you think about many things … exactly the type of fiction our readers love! Join us!

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Sarah McCoy (Mustique Island) is on the Radar! 

We’re immersed in the lush, private Caribbean island of Mustique in the 1970s - a place where royalty and celebrities can cavort … far away from the eyes of the press and the expectations of upper class society. We cover just a handful of the themes in this rich novel, including motherhood, sisterhood, class distinctions, colonialism, and fate versus faith. We talk about our missteps as parents, as well as our unique ability as humans to do better. Is it ever too late to change? We don’t think so. Join us for a fascinating discussion with Sarah!

You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Join us for a wide-ranging and beautiful discussion about identity, multiculturalism, discovery, tradition, and, of course, Black Cake! Charmaine talks about the questions she asks about the human condition, including those relating to our expectations, dreams, and aspirations. We covered a number of delicate subjects, including shame … and how open should we be with others about past trauma. Should we share those difficult experiences with our children? 

Cake, rolling pins, pizza trays … and treasured recipes: are there keepsakes in your family that remind you of your loved ones? 

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Join us for a riveting discussion about complicated family dynamics … and fresh starts -- we love these characters and their messy lives! We talked about self-deception, fear, and faking it until you make it. (Hello, social media?!) We touch on marriages without passion, sibling relationships, growth through crisis, communication breakdowns, family competition, judging others … and celebrating the differences in our families. We even asked difficult questions like “would I do things differently if I had the chance?” What a beautiful discussion! 

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Internationally-known, best-selling author Francine Rivers is on the radar with The Lady's Mine, her newest novel! While we laughed and enjoyed this sweet story, we also were struck by the important underlying themes. What happens when you stand up to wrongdoing? Your reputation suffers, your safety is compromised, and obstacles appear out of nowhere. It's exhausting! We discussed leadership and charisma ... and the people who inspire us to address social problems. We addressed the right to vote for women and how it changed everything. What happens to families when there's no social safety net - and how are some women and girls forced into high-risk situations? Are there options when your world falls apart? We talked about the political process, social change, women as powerhouses -- both in and outside the home -- and empowerment. WOW!

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E15: Paula McClain is on the radar with her fantastic crime thriller When the Stars Go Dark! Join us as we dive deep on topics ranging from the ripple effects of childhood trauma, abandonment by a parent, the physical effects of psychological harm, the resiliency of children, missing and exploited children … and growth, hope, and forgiveness. We talk about the mindset of killers, as well as the psychological profile of victims. How do we carry trauma? Do we subconsciously telegraph trauma, which attracts evildoers? How can we better equip young people to cope? What a fascinating and deep discussion - a must listen! 

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E14:  Nina DeGramont is on the radar with her riveting novel The Christie Affair!!Join us as we explore a terrific take on the real-life eleven day disappearance of beloved mystery writer Agatha Christie … told from the perspective of the other woman. Is there ever an excuse for betrayal? Does justifiable husband-stealing exist? Do we all long to flip the script in our own lives? What happens when you’re on the slippery slope of wrongdoing? What if you’re a hurting person - can you freely love another? We explore class differences in the 1920s when it comes to women.  We also talk about the “age of disappearing women” and how things have changed - or not. (What a deep take on shame, justice, and rights!) And what exactly happened to Agatha Christie between the time she disappeared from her home in England and reappeared at a Yorkshire spa? Inquiring minds want to know! Join us! 

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E13: Adriana Trigiani (The Good Left Undone) is on the Radar! Join us for a dazzling conversation with this New York Times best-selling author! We talk all things Italian! We cover family secrets, the role of women in Italian families, cultural traditions, and the preservation of legacies. We touch on WWII Italy, prejudice, and the importance of family stories … even the distressing ones. And what about societal beliefs that we’re not proud of? We tackle those, too. You will be enthralled. You will laugh (a lot). And you definitely will want to read this novel. Join us. 

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E12: Fiona Davis (The Magnolia Palace) is on the Radar! Family secrets, betrayal,
murder ... and even new beginnings within one of New York City's most storied
Gilded Age mansions, the home belonging to the famous Frick Family! We cover
it all. Join us as we explore the beauty of art, women's beauty, especially as
viewed through the eyes of men, father wounds, absent parents, generational harm,
family legacies, wealth, stereotypes, redemption, renewal, and Chris' (rather
surprising) celebrity crushes!

You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!