Read with Jul

In this week's episode, Jul sits down with author Ethan Joella to discuss his books, A Little Hope and A Quiet Life, his writing style, his publishing journey, and more!

Ethan's website: www.ethanjoellawriter.com

Ethan's instagram: www.instagram.com/joellawriting

Jul's instagram: www.instagram.com/readwithjul

Be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode, but for now, happy reading!

In this week's episode, Jul shares a recap of her weekend in Maine while she was away for the Lit Ladies Reading Retreat.

Currently reading: The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy / The Nanny by Lana Ferguson

Books read this past week: Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young / It by Stephen King / Cold Clay by Juneau Black / True Biz by Sara Nović

Recommendation: Follow @thelithomebody on Instagram

Author spotlight: Stephen King

Businesses that provided goodies in our welcome bags:

@librofm

@needlexstitchco

@bookbeau

@thenailjunkieinc

@thebookishmoment

@olearydesigns

@novelwicks

@han.madegoods

@fureverbooked

@getspeks

@papier

@empeckabledesserts

@blackinstonbooks

Other bookstagrammers that were on the reading retreat:

@abbyslilbooks

@blackinstonbooks

@cortney.cooney

@emilyandthelibrary

@emsalwaysreading

@bookswithria

@boujeebookstore

@bookedinthebakery

@koriskindle

@alltheroseyreads

@madisonsbookstagram

@thebookishmoment

@thelithomebody

Thank you Tessa for planning such an amazing weekend getaway!

Thank you for listening and I look forward to chatting with you in the next episode. Happy reading!

In this week's episode, Jul records her first author interview with one of her favorite authors, Juneau Black. Juneau Black is a pen name for authors Sharon Nagel and Jocelyn Cole. Sharon and Jocelyn discuss what its like to be co-writers, they talk all about the characters and setting that make up the Shady Hollow Mystery series, and they (kind of?) announce new Shady Hollow merch.

Juneau Black's website: http://www.juneaublack.com/

Juneau Black's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juneau_black/

Jul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readwithjul/

Thank you for listening, and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode!

In this week's episode, Jul shares 25 facts about herself to celebrate her 25th birthday!

Currently reading: It by Stephen King / Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young

Books read in the past week: The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James / Little Darlings by Melanie Golding / Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center

Book recommendation: What You Wish For by Katherine Center

Author spotlight: Katherine Center

Book release I am looking forward to: The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

Thank you for listening, and be sure to tune in to next week's episode!

In this week's episode, Jul goes over the differences between the thriller, mystery, and horror genres. She also gives some of her top recommendations for each genre, just in time for Halloween!

Currently reading: The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James / Little Darlings by Melanie Golding

Books read this past week: Wildfire by Hannah Grace / The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling / The Night Shift by Alex Finlay / The Day After the Party by Nicole Trope

Book recommendation: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

Author spotlight: BK Borison

Upcoming release: The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

Mystery recommendations: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney / The Guest List by Lucy Foley / The Maid by Nita Prose / The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose / The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

Thriller recommendations: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides / The One by John Marrs / The Passengers by John Marrs / Verity by Colleen Hoover / The Push by Ashley Audrain

Horror recommendations: Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak / The September House by Carissa Orlando / How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix / Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine

Thank you for listening and I look forward to chatting with you next week!

In this week's episode, Jul discusses five tips about how to lean in to your introverted side. Stay tuned for more bookish discussions! Episodes are uploaded every Monday.

Follow @readwithjul on instagram: https://instagram.com/readwithjul

Woobles: https://thewoobles.com/

Bobbie Goods: https://bobbiegoods.com

Currently reading / hope to read soon: Wildfire by Hannah Grace / Faking with Benefits by Lily Gold / The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling

Books read this past week: The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling / The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore / Survive the Night by Riley Sager / Hopeless by Elsie Silver / The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young / Cackle by Rachel Harrison

Book/series recommendation: The Off-Campus Series by Elle Kennedy

Author spotlight: Elle Kennedy

Upcoming book release: The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella

In this week's episode, Jul talks all things fantasy. She explains how she got into the fantasy genre, she discusses her thoughts on the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, and she mentions a few fantasy books that she hopes to read in the future.

If you want to find out more information about different fantasy subgenres, check out this link: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-complete-overview-of-fantasy-subgenres

Keep in mind that there are spoilers in the ACOTAR discussion! If you want to avoid spoilers, skip from 21:17 to 26:19.

Thank you for listening to this episode! Be sure to check out next week's episode. Happy reading!

Jul's bookstagram: www.instagram.com/readwithjul

Currently reading: The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore / The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

Books read this past week: Shady Hollow by Juneau Black / Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead / Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke / Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young / Endless Summer by Elin Hilderbrand

Book recommendation of the week: Shady Hollow by Juneau Black

Author spotlight: Ethan Joella

Upcoming book release: Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune

In this week's episode, Jul discusses ten ways to read more in your day-to-day life.

Currently reading: Shady Hollow by Juneau Black / Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

Book recommendation of the week: American Gauntlet by Allie Lewis

Author spotlight: Devney Perry

Upcoming book release: The Family Experiment by John Marrs

Thank you for listening, and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode!

In this episode, Jul talks all about audiobooks! She discusses her journey with audiobooks, the apps that she uses to listen to audiobooks, and why she loves them. She also provides a list of her favorite audiobooks.

Currently reading: Deadly to the Core by Joyce Tremel / Hide by Kiersten White

Recommendation of the week: The September House by Carissa Orlando

Author spotlight: Abby Jimenez

Audiobook recommendations: The September House by Carissa Orlando / Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan / Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty / Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune / Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid / The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

Thank you for listening, and stay tuned for next week's episode!

In this week's episode, Jul discusses a little bit about why she decided to start this podcast. She also shares some facts about herself, including personal information and facts about who she is as a reader. To kick off the first episode, Jul talks about her favorite genres and shares a few book recommendations for each genre. Recommended books can be found below:

Currently reading: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros / Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutant

Recommendation of the week: Whispers and the Roars by K. Webster

Author spotlight: Elin Hilderbrand

Romance: Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren / Archer's Voice by Mia Sheriden

Thriller: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides / Verity by Colleen Hoover

Mystery: The Maid by Nita Prose / The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose / Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

Contemporary fiction: A Little Hope by Ethan Joella / A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella / The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand / The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand

Fantasy: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune / Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune / A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Mass

Stick around for Jul's next episode to hear more book recommendations & more!