Southern Reads

By Noah May

A show where I talk about books and only books and everything book related.

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July 25, 202640 Years and Wandering No More - Loving Life Being Transgender (feat. Karen Kendra Homes)
In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Karen Kendra Homes.
| Guest Highlight |
Karen is a transgender advocate, author, TEDx speaker, and dedicated public servant whose life story is a testament to the power of authenticity, courage, and self-belief.
| Where to Connect |
To learn more about Karen, go to http://karenkendraholmes.com/ or follow her Instagram account.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kholmes1956/

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30min
July 24, 2026Behind the Scenes of Audiobooks (feat. Kris Keppeler)
In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Kris Keppeler.
| Guest Highlight |
Kris is a narrator, actor, voice actor, and writer. She’s impersonated a cat, a prince, a princess, a witch, a dragon, and a president with her voice and narrated/produced over 50 audiobooks.
| Where to Connect |
To learn more about Kris, go to http://www.kriskeppeler.com/ or by following her social media page.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KrisKKeppeler
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrisKKAria
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kriskeppeler

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For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: [email protected]
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25min
July 24, 2026Choosing to Die (feat. Theresa Evans)
In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Theresa Evans.
| Guest Highlight |
Theresa is an author and recently published her first book Choosing to Die: A Daughter's Story of Supporting Her Mother's End of Life Through Assisted Death.
| Where to Connect |
To learn more about Theresa, go to http://theresaeevans.com/ or by following her social media pages.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StonePathPress/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stonepathpress_/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-evans-rn-ryt-500-03171757/
Substack: https://substack.com/@theresaeevans

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Fable: https://fable.co/fabler/noah-358536638440
Margins: https://margins.app/u/ec759fc488fe40eebfd4557e05bbbacf
For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: [email protected]
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24min
July 21, 2026Ginny Myers Sain Exclusive
In this very special episode of Southern Reads, I sit down with highly acclaimed best selling author Ginny Myers Sain.
| Guest Highlight |
Ginny is the author of Dark and Shallow Lies (2021), Secrets So Deep (2022), One Last Breath (2024), When the Bones Sing (2025), and These Twisted Hearts (coming 2027) all from Penguin Random House/Penguin Teen. Her debut novel, Dark and Shallow Lies, is a New York Times bestseller, an Indie Bookstore Bestseller, a Barnes & Noble YA Pick of the Month, an Amazon Editor's Pick, and a 2022 CRYSTAL KITE award winner from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Her latest, When the Bones Sing, is the Gold Award winner for the 2026 Florida Book Awards in the Young Adult category, as well as being an Amazon Editor's Pick, a 2027 Sequoyah Book for the state of Oklahoma, a 2026 Arkansas GEMS Book, and being short-listed by the United Kingdom Literacy Association for the UKLA Book Awards in the 11-14+ category.
| Where to Connect |
To learn more about Ginny and her books, go to https://www.ginnymyerssain.com or by following her social media pages.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stageandpage
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stageandpage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginnymyerssain
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ginnymyerssain
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ginnymyerssain

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For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: [email protected]
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50min
July 21, 2026From Writing Articles to Full-Length Novels (feat. David Gibson)
In the season 2 premiere of Southern Reads, I chat with David Gibson.
| Guest Highlight |
David is a Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Plant Biology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He is interested in all aspects of plant population and community ecology, seeking to understand the how and why of plants, especially in grassland ecosystems. He recently published his first fiction novels, Shanya's Saga and Elite Memories, available now.
| Where to Connect |
To learn more about David, go to https://djgibson2.wixsite.com/gibson or by following his social media pages.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=848795454
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidg405/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-gibson-2ba82526
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbotanist
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@davidg405

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For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: [email protected]
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28min
July 21, 2026Convergence (feat. Gregg Owen)
For the season 1 finale of Southern Reads, I chat with Gregg Owen.
| Guest Highlight |
Gregg has lived two completely different lives. In the late 1960s he was a touring rock musician, performing with major bands including The American Breed, whose hit “Bend Me, Shape Me” climbed the Billboard charts. Within a few years he traded the stage for a courtroom. His debut book Convergence tells the extraordinary true story of a brutal Chicago double murder and the four-year legal battle that followed.
| Where to Connect |
To learn more about Gregg, go to http://26thstreetbooks.com/ or follow his Instagram
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greggowen26th

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Fable: https://fable.co/fabler/noah-358536638440
Margins: https://margins.app/u/ec759fc488fe40eebfd4557e05bbbacf
For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: [email protected]
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45min
July 21, 2026Choosing Emotions (feat. Doug Johnston)
In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Doug Johnston.
| Guest Highlight |
Doug is a former corporate executive, testifying expert, and world champion sailor. Over a multi-decade career spanning banking, private equity, and litigation consulting, he developed a sustained interest in language, motivation, and emotional definition. Choosing Emotions represents nine years of research across disciplines and traditions.
| Where to Connect |
To learn more about Doug, go to his website https://choosingemotions.com/.

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Fable: https://fable.co/fabler/noah-358536638440
Margins: https://margins.app/u/ec759fc488fe40eebfd4557e05bbbacf
For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: [email protected]
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29min
July 21, 2026The Forest of Stolen Girls | June Hur
In this episode of Southern Reads, I do a deep discussion and cover The Forest of Stolen Girls by June Hur.
Genre: Young Adult, Mystery
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
361 pages
CW: blood, death
TW: violence
| Brief Summary |
Set in 1426 Joseon (Korea) that book follows Hwani, a young woman whose life was shattered when she and her sister were found unconscious near a forest linked to a brutal crime scene. Years later, after her father—Detective Min—disappears while investigating a string of missing girls in the same area, Hwani returns to her coastal hometown on Jeju Island to uncover the truth. As she retraces the case and reconnects with her estranged sister Maewol, she is forced to confront long-buried memories and unravel the dark secrets behind the forest and the disappearances.
| Where to Find |
Amazon
Apple Books
Barnes & Noble
Books A Million
Walmart

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16min
July 21, 2026Turning Real Research into a Global Adventure Novel (feat. Maxim Langstaff)
In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Maxim Langstaff.
| Guest Highlight |
Maxim is a Grammy-and Emmy-nominated writer, producer, and author whose creative and editorial work has reached millions of people worldwide. He is recognized for his innovative vision and exceptional versatility and reach.
| Where to Connect |
To learn more about Maxim and his work, go to https://sasqetthebook.com/ or by following his social media pages.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581506288275
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrbeY8kg3jRsVI8B6B1ZYzA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sasqetthebook/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-langstaff-53135580/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sasqetthebook

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For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: [email protected]
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30min
July 16, 2026Meredith Lyons Exclusive
In this episode of Southern Reads, I chat with Meredith Lyons.
| Guest Highlight |
Meredith is the award-winning author of the paranormal suspense novel Ghost Tamer. She spent seventeen years as an actor in Chicago, and has competed in boxing and kickboxing at both the national and international levels. Born and raised in New Orleans, Meredith now resides in Nashville with her husband and two cats. A Dagger of Lightning released April ‘25 with a starred review from Library Journal. It’s sequel A Horn of Onyx released March 31, 2026.
| Where to Connect |
To learn more about Meredith, go to https://www.meredithraelyons.com/ or by following her social media pages.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meredithrlyons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjv_9ucj6CPqjPDK3Nbrlfw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithrlyons
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meredithrlyons
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@meredithrlyons
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meredithrlyons.bsky.social
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/126260656-meredith-lyons

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For inquiries and collaborations, email me at: [email protected]
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36min

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How many episodes does Southern Reads have?

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