This week, Lauren talks more romance with Josie Silver's "One Day in December", before Joe relays a few stories from Dave Grohl's new memoir "The Storyteller". And as a bonus afterwards, Joe watches Lauren's reaction as she opens her Christmas gift that Joe got her from her Amazon wish list, a book which will be her selection for our January 10 episode! The book Lauren bought for Joe is still to be delivered, so to see his reaction and hear his pick for the January 10 episode, tune into our Instagram Live this Wednesday, 12/29 at 6 p.m. EST!

Next week on the podcast:

"The Reunion" by Kiersten Modglin

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"A Flicker in the Dark" by Stacy Willingham

It's a special Christmas episode of The Book Reporters discussing two Christmas themed romantic comedies!! And we believe it's a first on the podcast where the both of us read both books discussed in this episode, "In a Holidaze" by Christina Lauren and "Window Shopping" by Tessa Bailey! And as he did with "It Happened One Summer", Joe does some readings of some of the spicier passages in the book (which means it's going to be another Book Reporters After Dark)! Happy Holidays everyone!!

Next week on the podcast:

"One Day in December" by Josie Silver

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"The Storyteller" by Dave Grohl

In this week's episode, we celebrate hitting double digits in number of episodes by having a joint discussion on the #1 selling (and greatest?) mystery novel of all time, Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None"!! And joining us for this discussion is our wonderful friend Brooke!!

Be sure to join us next week on the podcast, where we get into the Christmas spirit by discussion a couple of Christmas reads, "In a Holidaze" by Christina Lauren and "Window Shopping" by Tessa Bailey!!

This week on the podcast, we have a lengthy discussion with Joe's pick, "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid, before diving into Lauren's pick, Cynthia Hand's unique take on the classic Scrooge tale, "The Afterlife of Holly Chase".

Next week on the podcast:

"Deadly Little Lies" by Stephanie DeCarolis

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"The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes" by Elissa R. Sloan

We're doing 2 newer releases this week as Lauren discusses the new holiday themed thriller "Snow Merry Red" by Nadya Frank. Then Joe talks about the newest release from Michael Connelly titled "The Dark Hours" featuring his characters Harry Bosch and Renee Ballard, and Joe also gives a brief overview of the Harry Bosch series which goes back to 1992.

Next week on the podcast:

"The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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"The Afterlife of Holly Chase" by Cynthia Hand

This week, we are joined by a very special guest, Grace Grossmann, who is the author of Joe's pick "Chill Out & Cheer Up: A Ten Step Guide" and also one of the loveliest human beings on the planet! And then Grace hangs around while Lauren discusses her pick, the terrific YA thriller "Five Total Strangers" by Natalie D. Richards, which Joe read along with as well and gives his two cents. And to hear more conversation between Joe and Grace, check out his other podcast "Cups of Joe" this week at one of the links below!

‎Cups of Joe on Apple Podcasts

Cups of Joe | Podcast on Spotify

Next week on the podcast:

"Snow Merry Red" by Nadya Frank

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"The Dark Hours" by Michael Connelly

This week, Joe's discussion of Jennifer Hillier's "Little Secrets" comes with a big !!SPOILER ALERT!! before Lauren gives her honest, and unpopular, opinion of "No Exit" by Taylor Adams.

Next week on the podcast:

"The Ex Hex" by Erin Sterling

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"It Happened One Summer" by Tessa Bailey

In this special episode of The Book Reporters, we have a lengthy discussion on all that is "The Shining"!! From Stephen King's original novel to Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation and back to Stephen King's television adaptation!! So get yourself a cup of coffee or glass of wine and listen along!!

Next week on the podcast:

"No Exit" by Taylor Adams

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"Little Secrets" by Jennifer Hillier