Can I Bring My Book

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January 07, 2025Books and Author Convos
Behind the Book: A Conversation with Tamara Lemus, Author of Runaway Fae

*While we tried to limit any spoilers for Runaway Fae, we recommend you get a copy of the book and read before listening to the episode*

Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more.

In this episode, we are joined by Tamara Lemus, the talented author of Runaway Fae. Tamara shares the journey that sparked her love of reading, the inspiration behind her debut novel, and what’s next for her as an indie author. She opens up about the joys and challenges of self-publishing, building authentic characters, and finding her voice in the world of fantasy writing.

The conversation dives into representation in fantasy, the importance of supportive communities, and the balance between passion projects and real-world responsibilities. Tamara also offers a sneak peek into her upcoming projects, including a highly anticipated sequel and a potential novella exploring untold backstories.

Books mentioned in this episode:
4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman: https://amzn.to/4iJzKGT
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara: https://amzn.to/3BZBOtO
How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior: https://amzn.to/3AOUcVs
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff: https://amzn.to/3W6Az2J
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn: https://amzn.to/3W97aVB
Murder and Marble Cake by Nancy McGovern: https://amzn.to/3ZX5UWD
Runaway Fae by Tamara Lemus: https://amzn.to/49Fc6Ha
Sugar and Snow by Irene Davis: https://amzn.to/49ILTYq
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer: https://amzn.to/40mweLa
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah Parker: https://amzn.to/3W1HCtz

Want to know when Book 2 comes out, make sure to follow Tamara Lemus on social media:
Instagram: @tamsreadsneats

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Can I Bring My Book social links:
Instagram: @canibringmybook_club
TikTok: @canibringmybook_club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook

Disclaimer: Some of the links included may provide us with a small kickback. There’s no cost to you, and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll earn enough in ten years to buy a book of our own.
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1h 24min
December 31, 2024Books and Reading Goals
Reading Goals, Bonus Books, and the Icelandic Book Flood
Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more.

In this bonus episode, Kat and Amanda take advantage of December’s fifth Tuesday to reflect on their 2024 reading goals and look ahead to 2025. Kat discusses revising her 2024 goal to better fit her busy schedule and explores plans to read more nonfiction next year. Meanwhile, Amanda celebrates a massive reading year (134 books!) and outlines her goal for 2025: maintaining her reading momentum while creating a custom Can I Bring My Book bingo card for the community.

The duo also chats about Iceland’s charming “book flood” tradition, why book clubs inspire more reading, and their plans to launch a Can I Bring My Book 2025 reading challenge.
Everything mentioned in the episode:
Books
Runaway Fae by Tamara Lemus: https://amzn.to/49Fc6Ha
Watchers by Dean Koontz: https://amzn.to/3Od7crh
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah Parker: https://amzn.to/3W1HCtz
Sugar and Snow by Irene Davis: https://amzn.to/49ILTYq
The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson: https://amzn.to/4a2lYv4
Murder and Marble Cake by Nancy McGovern: https://amzn.to/3ZX5UWD
📣 Follow us for updates, and don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop. You can singup here
Can I Bring My Book social links:
Instagram: @canibringmybook_club
TikTok: @canibringmybook_club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook
Disclaimer: Some of the links included may provide us with a small kickback. There’s no cost to you, and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll earn enough in ten years to buy a book of our own.
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21min
December 17, 2024Books and Einstein
Cracking Spines, Comfort Reads, and a Nutcracker Love Affair

Spoiler alert for The Other Einstein: skip 16:00–23:20 if you plan to read it

Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
In Episode 7, Kat and Amanda dive into their current reads, share their thoughts on DNF’ing (Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Fairies and Tarta Americana), and admit to unexpected reading detours. Kat reveals her frustration over The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict and gushes about the delightful chaos of Will You Prescribe Me a Cat? by Shu Ishida. Meanwhile, Amanda celebrates her love for The Nutcracker in all its forms—books, ballets, and retellings—while fiercely defending her impeccable treatment of books (no cracked spines here).
The duo debates rereading books, comfort reads, and whether Disney movies and Die Hard count as comfort rewatches. Amanda declares her love for unconventional bookmarks, from playing cards to hotel key holders, while Kat admits to sometimes memorizing page numbers like a chaos goblin. The pair cap things off with the exciting announcement of their January book club pick: 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman.
Everything mentioned in the episode:
Books
24690 by A.A. Dark: https://amzn.to/41DuRZH
4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman: https://amzn.to/4iJzKGT
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas: https://amzn.to/3ZWvrR1
All the Women in My Brain by Betty Gilpin: https://amzn.to/4idCls9
Almond Sprinkle Murder by Rosie A. Point: https://amzn.to/49lzQjm
Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop: https://amzn.to/408hdgn
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary: https://amzn.to/3ZIuudS
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Fairies by Heather Fawcett: https://amzn.to/3OWYGNv
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes: https://amzn.to/41DWD8l
How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior: https://amzn.to/3AOUcVs
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: https://amzn.to/3UXK8R8
The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict: https://amzn.to/3CckRfo
Runaway Fae by Tamara Lemus: https://amzn.to/49Fc6Ha
Sugar and Snow by Irene Davis: https://amzn.to/49ILTYq
Tarta Americana by J. Michael Martinez: https://amzn.to/3NT3hj2
We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida:https://amzn.to/3ZEIvco
You Like It Darker by Stephen King: https://amzn.to/4ikvbme
Programs and Resources
Readwise: https://readwise.io/
🎉 Join us for our December book chat on How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior on December 29th at 3 PM EST!

📣 Follow us for updates, and don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop. You can singup here

Can I Bring My Book social links:
Instagram: @canibringmybook_club
TikTok: @canibringmybook_club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook

Disclaimer: Some of the links included may provide us with a small kickback. There’s no cost to you, and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll earn enough in ten years to buy a book of our own.
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38min
December 03, 2024Books and Rating Our Reads
Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
In Episode 6, Kat and Amanda dive into the world of rating books, debating their approaches to reviews and star ratings. Kat breaks down her firm five-star system and shares why she’s okay with rating books she didn’t finish (hot take alert!), while Amanda reveals her approach as a recovering people-pleaser and the inner conflict of rating anything less than a five.
The discussion takes a spicy turn as the duo explores whether readers should feel embarrassed about their book choices—spicy or otherwise. Kat shares her perspective as a teacher balancing reading life with classroom boundaries, while Amanda explains why she’s unapologetic about her choices, even when they include emotionally scarring deviled egg scenes.
The episode wraps up with encouragement to embrace your reading preferences, a reminder to check out the December book club pick, How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior, and some light banter about cute covers for hiding your guilty pleasure.

Everything mentioned in the episode:
Books
All the Women in My Brain by Betty Gilpin: https://amzn.to/4idCls9
Almond Sprinkle Murder by Rosie A. Point: https://amzn.to/49lzQjm
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer: https://amzn.to/3Zic0kf
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White: https://amzn.to/3YB1rZ3
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Fairies by Heather Fawcett: https://amzn.to/3OWYGNv
Ghost Cat by Alex Howard: https://amzn.to/4fTjHV7
Ghost Radio by Leopoldo Gout: https://amzn.to/4ieT8Lz
How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior: https://amzn.to/3AOUcVs
Intelligence in Nature by Jeremy Narby: https://amzn.to/4hqIAIE
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: https://amzn.to/4fQHxjM
Split or Swallow by Lindsay Straube: https://amzn.to/3A88zUK
The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict: https://amzn.to/3CckRfo
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore: https://amzn.to/3YQE8fh
What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama: https://amzn.to/3NT4WoP
You Like It Darker by Stephen King: https://amzn.to/4ikvbme
Plus! For anyone curious about the deviled eggs, you can check out this short novella by Holly Wilde. https://amzn.to/3VjWdQw
Join the conversation, follow us on social, and don’t forget to check out our book club on Fable! 📚✨
-Kat and Amanda

Can I Bring My Book social links:
Instagram: @canibringmybook_club
TikTok: @canibringmybook_club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook

Disclaimer: Some of the links included may provide us with a small kickback. There’s no cost to you, and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll earn enough in ten years to buy a book of our own.
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43min
November 19, 2024Books and Where to Track Your Reading Activity
Books and Where to Track Your Reading Activity
Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
In Episode 5, Kat and Amanda chat about their current reads, diving into cozy fall novels like The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore and Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc, whimsical fantasies like The Fellowship of Bakers and Magic by J. Penner, and The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee, and more. Amanda raves about The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, while Kat shares her struggles with the overly descriptive writing in Watchers by Dean Koontz.
The duo also explores reading apps, with Kat loving Fable’s features like spoiler-free discussions, detailed graphs, and its book club capabilities, but also confessing to some creative library “extensions.” Amanda offers constructive criticism on Fable’s tracking system and functionality while comparing other apps like StoryGraph.
They wrap up with the announcement of December’s book club pick, How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior, and some friendly banter about Bestie Book Swap deadlines.

Everything mentioned in the episode:
Books
Berry Ripple Murder by Rosie A. Point: https://amzn.to/40UgJef
The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee: https://amzn.to/4eDAs5h
How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior: https://amzn.to/3AOUcVs
How to Sit by Thich Nhat Hanh: https://amzn.to/48SXzHD
Limitless by Jim Kwik: https://amzn.to/3CvjN6y
My Bookstore by Ronald Rice: https://amzn.to/3UaCtOG
The Fellowship of Bakers and Magic by J. Penner: https://amzn.to/3UWDURg
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: https://amzn.to/3UXK8R8
The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict: https://amzn.to/3CckRfo
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore: https://amzn.to/3YQE8fh
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc: https://amzn.to/3ZaJ12W
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: https://amzn.to/4fQHxjM
Tarta Americana by J. Michael Martinez: https://amzn.to/3NT3hj2
The Wild Robot by: https://amzn.to/3YNxNje
Watchers by Dean Koontz: https://amzn.to/3Od7crh
What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama: https://amzn.to/3NT4WoP
Programs and Resources
Fable App: https://fable.co/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/
StoryGraph: https://www.thestorygraph.com/
Bookly: https://getbookly.com/
Bookmory: no website but can be found on App Store
BookBuddy: no website but can be found on App Store

Join the conversation, track your reads with us, and don’t forget to check out our book club on Fable! 📚✨
-Kat and Amanda

Can I Bring My Book social links:
Instagram: @canibringmybook_club
TikTok: @canibringmybook_club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook

Disclaimer: Some of the links included may provide us with a small kickback. There’s no cost to you, and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll earn enough in ten years to buy a book of our own.
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37min
November 05, 2024Books and When to Quit Them
Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
In Episode 4, we’re celebrating a full month of the podcast and diving into a lively discussion on DNF-ing (Did Not Finish) books—when to do it, how to decide, and our personal approaches. Kat shares her struggle with an audiobook narrator and whether she’ll push through, while Amanda talks about her current cozy reads and the appeal of autumnal books. We also swap our second Bestie Book Swap picks, exploring The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict and What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama. Join us for a fun, candid chat about book club reads, upcoming seasonal picks, and whether or not we’re “Gilmore Girls” or “Twilight” fall readers!
Everything mentioned in the episode:
Books
The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict: https://amzn.to/3CckRfo
What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama: https://amzn.to/3NT4WoP
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore: https://amzn.to/3YQE8fh
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall: https://amzn.to/48xnEM2
Intelligence in Nature by Jeremy Narby: https://amzn.to/4hqIAIE
Caramel Drip Murder by Rosie A. Point: https://amzn.to/3NHBthl
Split or Swallow by Lindsay Straube: https://amzn.to/3A88zUK
The Best Man’s Ghostwriter by Matthew Starr: https://amzn.to/3YOCYka
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan: https://amzn.to/4fmXY7g
Tarta Americana by J Michael Martinez: https://amzn.to/3NT3hj2
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa: https://amzn.to/3BYY0E2
Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop: https://amzn.to/408hdgn
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White: https://amzn.to/3YB1rZ3
The Elements of Style by William Strunk and E.B. White: https://amzn.to/3NVCbrI
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan: https://amzn.to/3YP2nKC
Programs and Resources
Fable App: https://fable.co/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/
Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media for updates, and as always, happy reading! 📚✨
-Kat and Amanda

Can I Bring My Book social links:
Instagram: @canibringmybook_club
TikTok: @canibringmybook_club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook

Disclaimer: Some of the links included may provide us with a small kickback. There’s no cost to you, and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll earn enough in ten years to buy a book of our own.
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33min
October 29, 2024Books and Writing
Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
In Episode 3, we chat about our current reads, from Weyward by Emelia Hart to Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV, plus a few cozy picks perfect for fall. We also dive into the art of writing as we prep for NaNoWriMo, sharing favorite tools, books on writing, and our routines to get the words flowing. Tune in for all the bookish banter, writing tips, plus some fun surprises!

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Update 10/29/24:
When we recorded this episode of the Can I Bring My Book podcast, we were unaware of the ongoing controversy surrounding NaNoWriMo. We have since done our research and have decided that moving forward, we will not be using the NaNoWriMo platform. Despite distancing ourselves from NaNoWriMo, we still want to challenge ourselves to write novels this month, and encourage you to do the same! Novel writing is an admirable goal and no one should be discouraged from it due to the failings of others. Thank you for your understanding.
Happy reading and writing!
Amanda and Kat
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Everything mentioned in the episode:
Books
Weyward by Emelia Hart: https://amzn.to/3Uvt3gX
Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica: https://amzn.to/400al4L
Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV: https://amzn.to/40murq4
A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner: https://amzn.to/3BZYnyb
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall: https://amzn.to/4fqF5jY
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa: https://amzn.to/3BYY0E2
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer: https://amzn.to/4e5oTmM
The Great Indoors by Ginny Hogan: https://amzn.to/48qeiBM
Wild Words by Nicole Gulotta: https://amzn.to/48sXx9m
Intelligence in Nature by Jeremy Narby: https://amzn.to/4hqIAIE
Caramel Drip Murder by Rosie A. Point: https://amzn.to/3NHBthl
Split or Swallow by Lindsay Straube: https://amzn.to/3A88zUK
Honey by Isabel Banta: https://amzn.to/4e3UkOz
Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl by Hyeseung Song: https://amzn.to/3UvtI1V
On Writing by Stephen King: https://amzn.to/3YHYdEc
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://amzn.to/4hqJncy
7 Habits for Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey: https://amzn.to/4hkCidJ
Programs and Resources
Insight Timer (Writing Meditations):
Writing in Stillness: https://insighttimer.com/aprildavila/guided-meditations/writing-in-stilness
Manifest Your Next Book: https://insighttimer.com/dariusbashar/guided-meditations/writing-meditation-manifest-your-next-book
An Attitude of Gratitude: https://insighttimer.com/yvetteverify/guided-meditations/writing-prompts-an-attitude-of-gratitude
Creativity Activation and Chakra Healing: https://insighttimer.com/wilyensen/guided-meditations/creativity-activation-and-chakra-healing
Access Creativity: https://insighttimer.com/trenabarnes/guided-meditations/access-creativity
Caveday: (Use this link for a killer discount!) https://www.caveday.org/try?via=pepper
The Studio (Terri Trespicio): https://territrespicio.com/studio/
Gateless Writing: https://gatelesswriting.com/

Bookstores
Shelf Indulgence Bookstore: https://www.shelfindulgenceusedbooks.com

Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media for updates, and as always, happy reading! 📚✨
-Kat and Amanda

Can I Bring My Book social links:
Instagram: @canibringmybook_club
TikTok: @canibringmybook_club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook

Disclaimer: Some of the links included may provide us with a small kickback. There’s no cost to you, and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll earn enough in ten years to buy a book of our own.
...more
34min
October 15, 2024Books and how we read them
Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
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This episode may include spoilers for the following:
How to Train Your Dragon (Book 1 and movies)
Harry Potter movie series
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In this episode, we dive into what we’ve been reading lately, from Anne Bogle’s "I’d Rather Be Reading" to the captivating "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. We also chat about our favorite bookstores, audiobook quirks, and what makes certain narrators so compelling. Plus, there’s plenty of cozy bookshop talk, app recommendations, and a book club update you won’t want to miss. Tune in for all the bookish banter (and a few delightful tangents)!
Links Mentioned:
Books-
I’d Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogle: https://amzn.to/487CRTU
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt: https://amzn.to/3A1zdOW
How to Train Your Dragon (Book 1) by Cressida Cowell: https://amzn.to/3Nnr7TX
Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop: https://amzn.to/408hdgn
Write for Life by Julia Cameron: https://amzn.to/403Fjc4
Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica: https://amzn.to/400al4L
Coraline by Neil Gaiman: https://amzn.to/3U51YkI
My Bookstore by Ronald Rice: https://amzn.to/3UaCtOG
Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick: https://amzn.to/3Y43Qv7
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy: https://amzn.to/48aDmfV
We Were Dreamers by Simu Liu: https://amzn.to/4dLI7Os
Bookstores-
Shelf Indulgence Bookshop, Sarasota, FL: https://www.shelfindulgenceusedbooks.com
McKay's Books, Nashville, TN: https://www.mckaybooks.com
The Gilded Page, Tarpon Springs, FL: https://thegildedpagebookstore.com
Pressed Cafe, Lakeland, FL: https://www.pressedlkld.com
New Journey Books, Seffner, FL: https://newjourneysbooksandmore.com
Apps-
Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com
Libby: https://libbyapp.com
Readwise app: https://readwise.io
Audible: https://amzn.to/4eVwhCs
Spotify: https://www.spotify.com
Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media for updates, and as always, happy reading! 📚✨
-Kat and Amanda

Can I Bring My Book social links:
Instagram: @canibringmybook_club
TikTok: @canibringmybook_club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook

Disclaimer: Some of the links included may provide us with a small kickback. There’s no cost to you, and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll earn enough in ten years to buy a book of our own.
...more
45min
October 01, 2024Books and introductions
Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
We are so excited to welcome you to Episode #1. Get to know us and our new book club.

Links:
October's Selected Read- Tender is the Flesh
Instagram
Facebook
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31min

FAQs about Can I Bring My Book:

How many episodes does Can I Bring My Book have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.