BOOKSTORM

New York Times bestselling author TESS GERRITSEN returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE SUMMER GUESTS!

We love this group of ex-spies who are trying to live a low-key life in Maine – I mean, who doesn’t want to join the Martini Club and sample the antipasti!? We talk with Tess about all the fascinating aspects of this thriller, including the mentoring relationship between the town’s top cop and this colorful group of retired spies, a character with writer’s block who needs to confront his family’s dark past, the natural setting for this story and how it highlights the ugliness of what people can do to one another. We discuss the tensions between the haves and the have-nots … the summer guests and the residents. We talk about living with the stigma of past trauma and so much more! Join us!

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BESTSELLING author Dr. SAMRA ZAFAR joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss UNCONDITIONAL: Break Through Past Limits to Transform Your Future! 

Dr. Samra Zafar is an award-winning, internationally renowned speaker, bestselling author, trauma expert, physician, and educator. She’s one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women and Top 25 Most Inspiring Women. She is also the survivor
of an abusive arranged marriage, which she wrote about in her bestselling memoir, A GOOD WIFE: Escaping the Life I Never Chose. Many of you know her from her popular Ted Talks. In this episode, she joins us to talk about her newest release, the incredible UNCONDITIONAL. Have you ever lost sight of your dream? Could you be suffering from burnout? Or perhaps Superwoman Syndrome? We talked ALL about courage and fearlessness (does that even exist?) Did you know that hyper-independence can be a trauma response?! Dr. Zafar shares incredible wisdom on these topics and so much more - including what's wrong with selflessness? Who's approval do you actually need? How do we become intentional about choosing friends? Are there friends we need to cut loose? Thoughtful, insightful, and full of practical wisdom and answers ... this is the episode we all need right now! Join us!

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#1 New York Times bestselling author MARSHALL KARP joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss his newest release Don’t Tell Me How to Die! 

Love, betrayal, murder, revenge – we explore it all in our fantastic interview with Marshall. Have you ever thought about what would happen to your spouse if you died? Would you go to the extreme of choosing a replacement? We talk about generational trauma, including a fear a mother instills in her daughters. Is that what drives Maggie to want to control who her husband chooses to marry after Maggie is gone? Maggie’s mother told her you’re as “sick as your secrets.” Is that true? And what about that powerful force of shame? Does it lead to self-sabotage for some? Marshall shares incredible wisdom about a host of other subjects – we talk about birth order, writing to ourselves and our children, why he was willing to die on the hill of this book … and wait until you hear about his visit to a maximum security prison. We laughed and teared up during this incredible interview with a master storyteller – join us!

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#1 New York Times bestselling author MARK GREANEY joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss MIDNIGHT BLACK, the newest release in his bestselling The Gray Man series! Mark always brings the thrills, and this conversation did not disappoint! Mark describes his story as an "homage to Cold War thrillers." We talked about people who are raised to believe in the USSR first, then Russia, and then their own country – what happens when they become disillusioned? Will personal impacts shift their thinking? Does all of humanity have a deep desire for freedom? We discussed the moral gray area and whether a country is ever justified in crossing those lines -- aren't some things truly good or evil? When ideology -- any ideology -- is deeply rooted, is there any hope of personal growth? Of a flexible mindset? What does that fervor mean for the future of Ukraine or other former Soviet Bloc countries - endless conflict? The themes in this story are all across today’s headlines … and wait until you hear where he gets some of those awesome spy details!

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New York Times bestselling author ROBERT DUGONI and co-authors, CHRIS CRABTREE and JEFF LANGHOLZ, Ph.D., join BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss HOLD STRONG, their epic novel based on the lives of real-life heroes! Part of the book takes place during the Bataan Death March in the Philippines during WII (and in the South China Sea) … and a portion takes place in war nerve centers stateside. We talked about the role of faith, humor, and friendship in surviving the un-survivable. Wait until you hear about the role of women in the Navy’s non-combat roles, including the incredibly talented code-breakers! Given the extraordinary trauma these characters experienced, is there such a thing as returning to “normal” life after war, or is there forever a new normal? Must they compartmentalize what they experienced? We had a poignant discussion about respect for life when the choices are stark. Powerful! How does love thrive in these difficult circumstances? Be sure to listen to Robert's incredible personal story at the end - we had chills! Join us – you’ll be so glad you did!

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USA Today Bestselling Author CARTER WILSON joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about his highly anticipated psychological thriller TELL ME WHAT YOU DID! Poe Webb is the host of a popular podcast and she gets people to confess their crimes for a living ... but the truth of what she may have done may just undo her! Is Poe entering some type of weird and twisted sort of therapy session? Did it help or heal? What happens when the mind tricks you into believing something is true - confirmation bias? We talked about all the deep topics - this thriller is a fascinating study of intimacy. Are secrets intimacy killers? Poe and her father talk a lot about coping - he tells her to reframe loneliness as solitude, and that it’s important to “get your mind right.” Haven't some of us spent a lifetime doing that?  How far from center does one’s mind have to travel before it can never again course correct? Do we understand enough about trauma generally to answer that question? Intimacy, guilt, and murder ... dive deep with us! You'll be so glad you did!

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#1 New York Times bestselling author ROBERT CRAIS joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE BIG EMPTY, the latest thriller in the Elvis Cole/Joe Pike series! Robert shared fantastic insights about the heart of this enduring and beloved character, Elvis. We talked about his strong sense of right and wrong, his deep father wound, and his ability to bring empty people together in ways that we may not have expected – a father figure, a friend, and much more. How does he walk that line between being stealthy and being a man of his word? We talked about the enigmatic “kill car” and what it represents … or provides. As a special treat – Robert shared from the heart how he views his relationship with readers! Poignant and beautiful! You’ll be so glad you tuned in!

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New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author JILL SHAVIS joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss BETTER THAN FRIENDS, her newest novel! You know her novels as warm, funny, and sexy – and this one is no exception! We talk about choices – some of these characters had to learn to live with the results of them, good or bad. Is that a burden or an opportunity? We talked about guilt over intentional acts versus unintentional ones. The difference can make all the difference in our lives! These characters were at very transitionary points in their lives – they had to leave to come “home.” Do you think we could all benefit from this sort of journey? Even a physical change? Is it necessary for our personal growth? First Love: is it hard to shake it? Does it shape the way we evaluate everyone that comes after? 

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BESTSELLING author ALEX HAY returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE QUEEN OF FIVES, his newest novel! Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society during the most magnificent wedding of the season as a mysterious con woman AKA The Queen of Fives, sets her sights on London's most illustrious family! Oh the intrigue! We talked about operating from your heart versus your head, greed and a quest to win, and The Chateau's exterior appearance and interior intricate rulebook! Secrets -- are they a strength or a downfall? Does prolonged deception rot the soul? DO NOT MISS THIS ONE! 

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Acclaimed writer HELENA ECHLIN joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss CLEVER LITTLE THING, her new psychological thriller! Charlotte’s daughter Stella is sensitive and brilliant, perhaps even a genius, but a recent change in her behavior has alarmed her mother. She’s mirroring her babvsitter’s personality … but the babysitter is dead. This story taps into so many intriguing concepts, including the question of whether parents know their children better than anyone else. We talk about those DNA connections, and even the spiritual and emotional ones, but what happens when a parent needs more help? Are we failures? What stops us as mothers from tapping into our instincts? We talk about neurodivergent children whose brains work differently than what is considered typical. What if one parent celebrates those differences and the other does NOT? Do children always know when anger and grief is simmering beneath the surface … and is that a huge source of stress for them? Should we show anger? WOW we tackle all the big topics with Helena, plus the thrills!!!!  Join us!!

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