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From literary fiction to thrillers, horror,  historical fiction, and more, this episode is a treasure trove for any bibliophile seeking a glimpse into some of the fantastic books we can look forward to in 2024.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
- Full List of My Most Anticipated Books of 2024
- Get The BiblioLifestyle 2024 Winter Reading Guide
- Get The Shortlist of books under consideration for the guide with book-like recommendations when you join the BiblioLifestyle Community.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

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What happens when a murder is linked to a group of mothers you're friends with?  In The Other Mothers, a young journalist finds herself in the middle of a wealthy London community of mothers, but as she investigates mysterious deaths, she starts questioning her new friends' intentions.  In this episode, Katherine Faulkner shares her insights on crafting a suspenseful narrative set amidst the dark underpinnings of a local nanny's mysterious death.  She also offers a fascinating glimpse into her writing process and the elements that make a story both thrilling, readable, and relatable.  But we don't just talk about The Other Mothers; we even circle back to her debut Greenwich Park, the books she's reading, plus more.
BOOK:
The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner on Amazon or Bookshop.   
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

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In this episode, I open up and share my top five priorities and goals for 2024.  I share where my head is, what I think and feel, and what I'm working towards.  My main pillars are community, collaboration, confidence, boundaries, and being present, all of which support my mindful and intentional approach to life.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

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There's something undeniably magical about reconnecting with a past love, especially when that journey intertwines with a rediscovery of your own roots.  That's the spellbinding ride Raquel Vasquez Gilliland takes us on with her enchanting paranormal romance, "Witch of Wild Things."  In this episode we unravel the tale of Sage Flores, a woman whose life is as interwoven with the natural world as it is haunted by old flames.  We talk about the intricacies of Sage's gift for plant communication, her complicated history with Tennessee, and the vibrant portrayal of Mexican American culture that gives this novel its heartbeat.
BOOK:
Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland on Amazon or Bookshop.   
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

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Listen in as I turn the pages of The BiblioLifestyle 2024 Winter Reading Guide and share six page-turners that are the perfect companions for the cold winter months.  You'll also get insights into the guide's cover design, the shortlist of books I read, loved, and had under consideration for the guide, book-like recommendations, and more.  So listen to this episode for insights into the guide and spoiler-free book recommendations!
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
- Get The BiblioLifestyle 2024 Winter Reading Guide
- Get The Shortlist of books that were under consideration for the guide with book-like recommendations when you join the BiblioLifestyle Community.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

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What would you do if you won the lottery?  We discuss that plus more as we unravel how a lottery win turns into a deadly curse in Gilly Macmillan's novel, "The Manor House."  In the novel, we meet childhood sweethearts Nicole and Tom, and we see how their lives are transformed overnight after winning the lottery.  But when Tom is found dead, Nicole's world crumbles and she quickly discovers that with big money comes big problems and even threats.  So, in this episode, Gilly and I talked more about her book, and we had so much fun playing  "So Gilly Won The Lottery" to discover what she would do if she had a golden ticket.
BOOK:
The Manor House by Gilly Macmillan on Amazon or Bookshop.   
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

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This episode is a get-to-know-us chat trio edition!  Joining me on the couch is Cindy Burnett from the Thoughts from a Page Podcast and Amy Allen Clark, who runs the momadvice.com blog and the Book Gang Podcast.  In this episode, you'll get to know us more, from childhood reading experiences to our present-day relationship with books and reading, how we started sharing content online, and much more.  You can also expect some book recommendations, books we're looking forward to reading, and what you can expect from us in the year ahead.  This episode is truly a celebration of our love for books, and it will have you reflecting on your reading journeys, too.
- Cindy Burnett is the host of the Thoughts from a Page Podcast
- Amy Allen Clark is the host of the Book Gang Podcast
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

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Ever wished you could fast-forward to the best parts of your life?   That's what Lucy Young did in Sophie's Cousens's latest novel, "The Good Part."  In "The Good Part," Lucy stumbles upon a wishing machine and wishes to skip to the "good part" of her life:  where she has a career she's proud of, she isn't broke, and she has met her soulmate.   The following day, she realizes the machine was real, and she has skipped to sixteen years in the future and is now in the good part of her life.  So, in this episode, Sophie and I talked more about her book, and we had so much fun playing our own game where we stepped into our very own Time Machine and talked about the things we would do and places we would go to if we could time travel.
BOOK:
The Good Part by Sophie Cousens on Amazon or Bookshop.   
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

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Craft your own reading life for a more meaningful literary year ahead!  Join me on the couch as I share five tips to help you create reading goals that align with your life and passions.  Learn how to reflect on past reading habits, tailor goals to your current lifestyle, and curate a list of must-reads.  Also, discover the joy of setting realistic reading aspirations and how joining a book club can enhance your journey.
So whether you're a voracious reader looking for inspiration or a newbie wanting to start a reading habit, this episode is your guide to having a more meaningful year of reading.   So, tune in for a blend of practical tips and heartfelt personal experiences.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

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Eating key lime pie and paper-thin Santas with a side of palm trees are some very  Floridian Christmas traditions, and in this episode, we're embracing a sunny twist on all things holidays!  I had the pleasure of sitting on the couch with the delightful TJ Alexander to talk about their holiday rom-com, "Second Chances in New Port Stephen." In "Second Chances in New Port Stephen," a trans man returns to his Florida hometown for Christmas after his career goes up in flames.  He hopes the move is temporary until he finds a new writing job, but when he crosses paths with his childhood best friend and high school ex-boyfriend, things get complicated.
BOOK:
Second Chances in New Port Stephen by TJ Alexander on Amazon or Bookshop.   
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.