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Life is still a bit too crazy to return to the Book Snug.  We are reading, though, and hope you are, too! 

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Reading has been a bit of a rough go here in the Book Snug, so we're talking about it today by looking back over the first half of 2026 and make a few plans for the end of the year.  We also make an important announcement at the end of the show concerning a two month sabbatical.  Tell us: How is your reading going so far in 2026?

Julia's Books

•  Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez
• The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
• One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
• Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
• The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
• Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
• What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
• Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
• Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, narrated by Ray Porter
• War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells
• Murder on Argus: A Detective Speedle Novel by Shawn Connors

Stephany's Books

• Peter Pan  by J. M. Barrie
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
• The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
• The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, narrated by Scott Baker
• Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
• The Wall by Marlen Haushofer
• Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker, narrated by Natalie Naudus
• A Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
• A Tree Grows in Brooklyn  by Betty Smith, narrated by Kate Burton
• Empire of Shadows by Jacqueline Benson
• Tomb of the Sun King by Jacqueline Benson

Other Mentions

• Robert Ingpen, illustrator
• Book Girls Guide
• Beautiful Minutiae
• Librivox

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It's the height of summer where we live, but we have an itch for some scary stories.  Today we're celebrating Summerween by discussing spooky books that are perfect for beach, cabin or porch reading with our special guest, Mark Yoder.  We talk about so many books, movies and shows that we can't stuff them all into the show notes.  You'll just have to take your own notes this time.  

If you have any suggestions to add to the conversation, hit the Fanmail tab on the Buzzsprout episode webpage or e-mail us.  We'd love to hear your summery horror recommendations.

Happy listening!

Podcast episode mentioned:

Chapter 15: 3 Peas in a Pod (Dune by Frank Herbert with Mark Yoder)

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Today, we are looking into the the future and talking about upcoming releases that are grabbing our attention.  Beloved authors and personalities are publishing new books between now and Christmas. We are excited to share them with you!  Happy listening!

Julia's Books

• Everybody's Perfect by Jo Walton (June 30, 2026)
• Happy Snacking, Don't Die!: Foraging and Vegan Recipes with Black Forager by Alexis Nikole Nelson (September 22)
• The Lost Spectacular by Zoé Duhaime (September 29)
• Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter by Katya Suvorova (September 29)
• Simple Kitchen Magic by Rebekah Moyer (October 27)

Stephany's Books

• The Great Wherever by Shannon Sanders (July 7)
• Country People by Daniel Mason (July 7)
• Miss Beresford and the Beast by Mimi Matthews (August 4)
• Paper Ghosts by Sarah Addison Allen (September 1)
• The Oxford Guide to Scandals and Lies by Kate Westbury (September 1)
• The Paradox Club by Charlie Lovett (September 1)
• The Museum of Lost Things: True Tales of Fabled Treasures, Legendary Cities, and Mythical Creatures That Vanished from History by Sam Kean (September 15)
• The Haunting of Greys Court by Alison Weir (October 29)

Other Mentions

• A Perfect Hand by Ayelet Waldman
• The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly Brock
• Piranesi by Susannah Clarke
• The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
• The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
• Alexis Nikole (Instagram)
• S4, Chapter 11: Summer Vibes
• The Belles of London series by Mimi Matthews
• Ebby (Rebekah) Moyer (Youtube)
• The Lost Book of the Grail by Charlie Lovett
• Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

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In this episode, we are sharing a podcast filled with a variety of reading recommendations.  Grab a cool drink and settle in for a hefty list of books with a summery vibe.

Inspiration for this episode comes from  The Summer Vibes Book Tag created by The Cozy Reader: Summer Vibes Book Tag

Julia's Books

• The Cay by Theodore Taylor
• Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jenkins
• The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
• Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
• Life of Pi by Yann Martel
• The Princess Bride by William Goldman
• What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
• What the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez
• Empire of Shadows by Jacqueline Benson
• Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
• Dan Brown (author)
• As You Wish written and narrated by Carey Elwes
• The Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling
• The Binding by Bridget Collins 
• Verity by Colleen Hoover
• Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
• The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente
• Snow and Rose by Emily Winfield Martin

Stephany's Books

• The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton
• Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
• Float Plan by Trish Doller
• Lost in the Summer of '69 by Eliza Knight
• Kate Morton (author)
  • The Secret Keeper
  • The Lake House
• Ravished by Amanda Quick
• Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare
• Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, narrated by Ray Porter
• The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson, narrated by Fiona Hardingham
• The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion series by Beth Browers
• Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
• Georgette Heyer (author)
  • Venetia (narrated by Richard Armitage)
  • Frederica
• Murder In Highbury by Vanessa Kelly
• The Perfect Hand by Ayelet Waldman

Other Mentions

• Life of Pi (movie)
• The Princess Bride (movie)
• Project Hail Mary (movie)

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We are back from our May break and sharing our love for The Other Bennet Sister mini-series (based on the book by the same name by Janice Hadlow) currently streaming on Britbox.  Our podcast skills are a bit rusty, but our enthusiasm can't be dampened.  Grab a drink and join the fun!

Books and Other Mentions

• Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (movie)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (movie)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (movie)
• Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White
• The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow
• The Other Bennet Sister   (mini-series)
• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
• Pride and Prejudice (1995 mini-series)
• Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
• Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
• Little House on the Prairie (TV Show)
• Murder in Highbury by Vanessa Kelly
• The Perfect Hand  by Ayelet Waldmen, narrated by Juliette Stevenson
• Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez

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Dear friends and fellow readers, 

Julia's baby has arrived earlier than expected and caught us off-guard so there is no show for this week.  We have also decided to take the month of May off to give Julia and her family a chance to settle into life together.

We will be back with another chatty episode on June 10, 2026.  Until then, may you enjoy many hours of happy reading accompanied by many of delicious drinks.

We are so grateful for each of you!

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We love a book with with an evocative or atmospheric setting.  In this episode we are sharing some books with settings that lingered in our minds long after the story ended.

Julia's Books

• The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
• Island Queen by Vanessa Riley
• Shadow of Night (All Souls #2) by Deborah Harkness
• Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
• The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
• The 7  1/2  Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
• The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
• The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

Stephany's Books

• Piranesi by Susannah Clarke
• The Moonspinners by Mary Stewart
• A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
• The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
• The Hacienda  by Isabel Ibañez
• The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

Other Mentions

• The Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling
• The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
• The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
• Chapter 15: 3 Peas in a Pod (Dune by Frank Herbert with Mark Yoder 
• Chapter 9: 3 Peas in a Pod (The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell with Jo Hart)
• S2, Chapter 21: 3 Peas in a Pod (The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia with kelly Kreider)
• S2, Chapter 23: The Fall of the House of Usher vs. What Moves the Dead
• S2, Chapter 9: 3 Peas in a Pod (Outside by Ragnar Jonasson with Jay Yoder)
• Fimmvörðuháls
• S4, Chapter 6: Great Fiction About Real Women
• Simone St. James's books

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The first quarter of 2026 is over.  Unbelievable! that means It's time to talk about our most notable reads for the first three months of of the year.  Enjoy our opinionated and very meandering discussion!

Julia's Books

• Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez 
• House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom written and narrated by Shari Franke
• Friends, Lover, and the Big Terrible Thing by written and narrated by Matthew Perry
• Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
• Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
• Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
• Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
• A Rogue of One's Own by Evie Dunmore
• Courageously Soft: Daring to Keep a Tender Heart in a Tough World by Charaia Rush

Stephany's Books

• The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
• Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling, narrated by Stephen Fry
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling, narrated by Stephen Fry
• Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
• The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
• The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Robert Ingpen
• Love and Saffron by Kim Fay
• 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
• Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson 
• The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, narrated by Nicholas Guy Smith
• The Astral Library by Kate Quinn, narrated by Saskia Maarleveld
• Crossed Skis by Carol Carnac
• Vera by Elizabeth von Arnim
• Diary of a Provincial Lady by E. M. Delafiald
• A Ghastly Catastrophe by Deanna Raybourne, narrated by Angele Masters
• A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James
• Middlemarch by George Eliot
• True Spirituality by Francis A. Schaeffer 
• The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
• The Favorites by Layne Fargo

Shows Mentioned

• S4, Chapter 3: These Books Sound So Good! (January - June 2026)

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