Kate accidentally turns off all her email notifications and experiences a stress free weekend, and Doree wonders when the last time she showered was and prepares to play tennis. Then, the welcome author Louise Penny ( Chief Inspector Gamache mysteries, most recently All The Devils Are Here) to talk about her one-book-a-year writing pace, finding her indoor exercise activity, and why food plays such an important role in her books.

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