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In this What to Read Next Podcast episode, Laura chats with Jackie Ostick, a multi-talented New Yorker who juggles various roles, including actor, Levain Bakery trainer, and food tour guide. Jackie shares her journey through the bustling streets of New York, introducing listeners to the best food spots and insider stories. She also dives into her rekindled love for reading, particularly audiobooks, and discusses her passion for Chick Lit. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with New York anecdotes, fitness community vibes, and plenty of book recommendations!

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Jackie Ostick and her diverse roles in New York City
• The magic of Levain Bakery cookies and their expansion beyond NYC
• Jackie's journey back into reading, primarily through audiobooks
• Recommendations for Chick Lit and why the genre is so captivating
• The importance of fitness communities and finding motivation in group classes

Books Mentioned:

1. "Something Borrowed" by Emily Giffin  https://amzn.to/3ACfGV3
2. "Something Blue" by Emily Giffin https://amzn.to/3X0ktHA
3. "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid https://amzn.to/3MmNKY3
4. "Funny Story" by Emily Henry https://amzn.to/4e0dWDu
5. "It Ends with Us" and "It Starts with Us" by Colleen Hoover https://amzn.to/4dYpU0r
6. "Every Summer After" by Carley Fortune https://amzn.to/3Z2QgKu
7. "Same Time Next Summer" by Annabel Monaghan https://amzn.to/3Z0tanL
8. "Silver Girl" by Elin Hilderbrand https://amzn.to/3T3X6vw
9. "Bad Blood" by John Carreyrou https://amzn.to/4dEb7bF
10. "Open Book" by Jessica Simpson  https://amzn.to/4fSPCFo
11. "Counting the Cost" by Jill Duggar https://amzn.to/3T3M1um
12. "My Friend Anna" by Rachel DeLoache Williams https://amzn.to/3AQ1zeT
13. "Cultish" by Amanda Montell https://amzn.to/4dQ6BGQ
14. "I’m Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy  https://amzn.to/3MkDD5V
15. "Hey, Hun" by Emily Lynn Paulson  https://amzn.to/3YWuxUF
16. "I’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself" by Glynis MacNicol https://amzn.to/4e0rdMi

Connect with Jackie:

• Website: www.jackieostick.com
• Instagram: @JackieDoOstick

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