This is the first episode of the 'rebooted' version of the BUDDY'S BOOK BUDDIES show I did last year and also of the original GOTTA READ show I did a few years ago with my wonderful wife Lisa.

In this episode, I talk a little about my plans for the show and also about the 2025 READING CHALLENGE I'm doing this year.

Future episodes will feature interviews with authors about their books, book discussions with other book lovers, book reviews, and other reading-related things.

In other words, THE GOTTA READ SHOW is going to feature a lot of talking about books!

If you love books and you 'gotta read,' I hope you'll join me and follow my show. Happy reading to you!

P.S. - In this episode, I mentioned the books HOLMES, MARPLE & POE and HOLMES IS MISSING but neglected to mention who wrote them. Whoops! The books are by James Pattersn and Brian Sitts.

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In this episode, my guest is writer Lauren A. Forry, the author of multiple novels, including the recently released psychological thriller GEMMA.

I had a fantastic time here chatting with her about GEMMA, her earlier novels, writing, and many other things.

To learn even more about Lauren A. Forry, check out her wonderful website.

Thank you very much for reading and for listening. Have an excellent day!

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In this episode, my guest is writer Joe Chianakas, the author of several novels, including ones in the 'Rabbit in Red' horror series and the 'Unveiling Aiden' LGBTQ+ young adult series - the latter of which contains Joe's newest release, 'Pride and Persistence.'

I had a wonderful time here talking with Joe about his books and a wide variety of other things. I hope you enjoy the episode too!

To learn even more about Joe Chianakas, check out his great website.

Thank you very much for reading and for listening. Have a wonderful day!

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In this episode, my guest is writer Mark Shaiken, the author of several fiction and nonfiction books. Join us to learn about the four novels in his 3J legal thrillers series and his two memoirs, including the recently released 'It's What Makes Me...Me.'

If you would like to learn more about Mark Shaiken and his books, check out his great website: https://markshaikenauthor.com/

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In this premiere episode of BUDDY'S BOOK BUDDIES, host Buddy Gott is joined by authors Tawdra Kandle and Olivia Hardin. Each has written books that are part of a new series entitled THE 80S MIXTAPE SERIES. Tawdra's book is DANCING IN THE DARK and Olivia's is KING FOR A DAY.

Please join us and meet these two very talented writers and learn more about each of their many wonderful books.