Lovely Books

In this episode, Tiffanie DeBartolo discusses her lovely book : "Sorrow." 
Published in September 2020 by Woodhall Press.

Set in the midst of the stunning redwood trees, Joe Harper has a history of hiding from his difficulties and abandoning his dreams. Will he have to loose it all to find the courage to follow his heart? Told from a uniquely masculine perspective, listen in as Tiffanie discusses the nuances of these unforgettable characters and how this story came to be.

Connect with Tiffanie DeBartolo online:
Instagram: @tiffaniedebartolo
Website: https://www.tiffaniedebartolo.com/
Bright Antenna Records: https://www.brightantenna.com/

In today's episode, touching on culture, politics, success, personal development, motivation, and living a life of service- Cornelius Maxwell shares his recently released book of poetry entitled "Unapologetically: I Am A Man." 

Cornelius is a motivational speaker, a veteran advocate, and business consultant. His advocacy began after serving 8 years and 3 combat tours during Operation Iraqi Freedom in the United States Army. 

Living by his own words: "Leaders seek the opportunity to serve others and lack the expectation for others to serve them" - he is truly an inspiration to those fighting for justice and equality in a backwards world. 

Connect with Cornelius online:

Instagram: @poetic_man27
Website: https://www.mr-maxwell.com/

Author Interview with Amra Sabic-El-Rayess on her YA MEMOIR “The Cat I Never Named.” Short listed for YA Non-Fiction YASLA Award for Best Non-Fiction Book for 2021. Amra never thought she’d live in a city under siege for four years. She never thought she’d be targeted, as a 16 year old Bosnian Muslim for genocide. But she was. And this is her story. 

Heartbreaking, full of beauty and love.

Connect with Amra online:
Instagram: @amrasabicelrayess
Website: https://www.sabicelrayess.org/

In this episode, EmmyB discusses "The First Wife" by Paulina Chiziane with Kenyan Bookstagrammer: Frankie Omogo. Unlike previous episodes, this two part episode dives into one book and perspectives from two continents. Is it possible for a book written by a woman in Mozambique, to effectively share an intended message to a woman in Salt Lake City, UT USA. Or will cultural differences change in affect? 

Often, if we take the time to dig deeper with people who appear to be very different, we will find that we're not as different as we think.

In this episode, EmmyB discusses "The First Wife" by Paulina Chiziane with Kerri Smith. Written by the first ever female author from Mozambique, Kerri discusses the profound affect this book on her, and how it has stayed with her. 

Unlike previous episodes, this two part episode dives into one book and perspectives from two continents. Is it possible for a book written by a woman in Mozambique, to effectively share an intended message to a woman in Salt Lake City, UT USA.

Often, if we take the time to dig deeper with people who appear to be very different, we will find that we're not as different as we think.

In this episode, Emmy B and her husband Paul discuss Henry David Thoreau's collection of essays entitled, "Walden."  Emmy shares her favorite excerpts and why they are still as relevant today as they were in 1854.  Heading into the holiday season, and trying to navigate a pandemic, life can get hectic and we can drown in unimportant distractions. Thoreau's essays remind readers to "simplify" and "live deep" while also fronting "only the essential facts of life." It is timeless advice that we need now more than ever!

In this episode, Emmy B and Melissa Miller discuss the lovely book, "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas. In this political climate there are so many hard thing and difficult conversations- but these things can be done in a lovely way with respect and understanding. Listen in as Melissa shares about her reaction to this novel as a white mother to an adopted black son.

In this episode, EmmyB and Katy Mitarai discuss a few fabulous cookbooks- but of a unique variety. Katy suggests that, because women and men spend so much time cooking meals (probably the requisite 10K hours) we might as well have the knowledge to become an expert. And it may not be as hard as we think. Using basic information from "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" combined with basic common ingredients, and mixed with all the cozy memories that come with a home-made meal (as described in the book"Kitchen Yarns" by Ann Hood) you can cook up a lifetime of meaningful memories and warm experiences with family and friends.

In this episode, EmmyB and Caroline McBride discuss her debut romantic comedy, "Four Seasons At Angelino's".
In a wild and witty trip across continents, Charlotte gives herself four seasons to find true love. With exotic locations, toxic relationships, great food, and too many martinis- this book has laughs, adventure, disappointments we come to expect in a great romcom... but there are plenty of surprises and lessons to learn along the way!
Author Caroline McBride tells a great story and gives a lovely interview with a deeper look into this fun escape of a read!