Summary

In this episode of the More Than a Book Club Podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ discuss their current reads, including the audiobook of 'James' by Percival Everett and the Chronicles of Narnia series. They share personal updates, including Leyna's experience with epilepsy and recent seizures. The conversation shifts to the importance of independent bookstores, highlighting their recent visit to Neighbor Books in McKinney, Texas. They also explore the benefits of new reading devices like the Kobo and discuss the value of supporting local businesses through membership programs. In this episode, the hosts delve into their experiences with true crime literature, the charm of independent bookstores, and the vibrant book culture in Denton, TX. They share personal anecdotes about attending book events, navigating book bans, and the joy of discovering new authors and titles. The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement in supporting local bookstores and authors, as well as the challenges faced in the current literary landscape. In this episode, the hosts discuss their experiences with local bookstores and libraries, emphasizing the importance of supporting these community resources. They share personal anecdotes about their favorite bookstores, the atmosphere of different locations, and the role libraries play in providing free access to books and community programs. The conversation also touches on their reading goals for the upcoming quarter, including favorite books and anticipated reads. Ryan Holiday is the owner of The Painted Porch.

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In this episode, hosts Leyna and LJ welcome author Chris Wellert to discuss her journey in writing her book 'Awakened Power'. They explore themes of community support for writers, the authenticity of characters, and the blending of genres in literature. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with paranormal elements and the importance of female friendships in navigating life and writing. In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences with author events, memorable signings, and the authors they aspire to meet. They share personal anecdotes about attending book festivals, the impact of authors on their lives, and their excitement for upcoming literary events. The discussion highlights the importance of community among book lovers and the joy of connecting with authors through their work.

In this episode of the More Than a Book Club Podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ celebrate their 16th episode by answering 16 fun and insightful questions about themselves. They discuss their favorite books, travel aspirations, personality traits, love languages, and memorable birthdays. The conversation flows from light-hearted topics like pets and comfort reads to deeper reflections on achievements and future goals. The hosts also share their favorite food and drink choices, and ponder the age-old question of whether they would prefer a maid or a cook. The episode wraps up with a teaser for their next guest, Christine Wellert, who will discuss her upcoming book.

Join hosts Leyna and LJ in a book club discussion of Tessa Bailey's Dream Girl Drama. As an added bonus, we will go over the three book series and tell you which of the three is our favorite - and our least favorite!

Sometimes friendships in a book are even better than the book romances! Join hosts Leyna and LJ as we talk about our favorite literary friendships.

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Summary

In this episode of the More Than a Book Club podcast, hosts Leyna and LJ share personal updates, including family health challenges and exciting milestones like Leyna's son obtaining a driver's license. They discuss their experiences with book clubs, including attending a new one and meeting author Tessa Bailey. The conversation shifts to fun activities like Mad Libs, reading challenges, and their favorite romance books, highlighting recommendations from authors like Elle Kennedy and Ali Hazelwood. The episode concludes with humorous anecdotes and reflections on the nuances of romance literature. In this episode, the hosts delve into a variety of romance novels and rom-com movies, discussing their favorite reads and cinematic experiences. They explore supernatural elements in romance, mainstream hits, and diverse themes in contemporary love stories. The conversation transitions into iconic rom-coms, highlighting the evolution of the genre and the significance of ensemble casts. The hosts also share their excitement for upcoming reads and reflect on the joy of romance in literature and film.

Keywords

book club, romance books, life updates, author events, reading challenges, Mad Libs, Tessa Bailey, Elle Kennedy, Ali Hazelwood, book recommendations, romance novels, supernatural romance, book recommendations, rom-com movies, popular authors, reading list, book club, movie adaptations, love stories, contemporary romance

In this episode, hosts Leyna and LJ discuss the book Outlander!

Join hosts Leyna and LJ and special guest host Nikki Blake as we discuss book worlds we want to live in - and those that we don't want to live in! Guest host Nikki Blake wrote a short story that has been adapted into a short film, Amongst the Large Pines (follow the link to watch the short film - it's less than 10 minutes so go do it!). Follow Nikki on instagram @nikkiblakewrites.

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Join hosts Leyna and LJ as we discuss books (and movies!) that made us ugly cry. Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee! You can do that through this link.

Some of the Books Discussed in this Podcast Episode:

1. The Art of Racing in the Rain

2. The Light Between Oceans

3. Slammed

4. The Nightingale

5. They Both Die at the End

6. Lonesome Dove

7. My Sister's Keeper

8. Sing, Unburied, Sing

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Join hosts Leyna and LJ as we discuss our favorite reads of 2024 and plan our 2025 book reading goals! Make sure you check out our Book Bingo Card on Instagram @morethanabookclubpod if you need some bookish goals. Want to support the podcast? Buy us a coffee! We can use this money to pay for podcast costs, books, or coffee!

Books Discussed in this episode:

LJ's Favorites

The Women by Kristin Hannah

Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas

The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer

Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

Leyna's Favorites:

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutanto

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

The Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

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