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Finish the year strong and achieve your reading goals!  By doing a fourth-quarter reading check-in, you'll get back on track with your reading goals and get clarity on how to navigate the final stretch of the year.  In this episode, I share some practical tips, share insights, and provide the roadmap for how you can do a fourth-quarter check-in, redefine your reading goals if necessary, and create an effective plan to achieve them.  So tune in to get my five-step process and the strategies to help you foster more flexibility and adaptability towards your reading goals and tips on staying on your reading path while growing as a reader.  Whether you're on track with your reading goal or feeling off-track, this episode promises to guide you toward reading success.
FOR MORE ON READING GOALS:
Listen to Ep. 60 How To Set and Achieve Reading Goals (for Adults)
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.
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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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Ready to unravel a chilling tale?  In this episode, horror writer Rachel Harrison joins us on the couch as she unravels the layers of her latest horror masterpiece, "Black Sheep."  Black Sheep is a small-town horror novel where a cynical twenty-something, Vesper, receives an unexpected wedding invitation from her unconventional family, prompting her to confront dark secrets and reckon with her own crisis of faith.  We delve into the crux of Rachel's inspiration, the role of doom scrolling in shaping Vesper's persona, and the unique importance of the New Jersey setting.  But Rachel doesn't just tell us about her thrilling tales; she also lights the way for readers who might be in a slump or struggling to find time to read.  Plus, we get some great book recommendations!
BOOK:
Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison 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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Are you ready to curl up with a good book as the leaves start to fall?   Listen in as I turn the pages of The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Fall Reading Guide and share eight new books that are must-adds to your autumn reading list.  This episode provides an enviable autumn reading list, from literary fiction to romance, cozy mysteries, fantasy, and more.   Beyond just books, the guide also offers seasonal recipes, lifestyle tips, a unique reading challenge, and things to add to your fall bucket list.   Plus, get insight into the guide's cover design, some books-like recommendations, and more.
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.
THE 2023 FALL READING GUIDE
Get ready for a cozy fall reading season!  Download your free copy of the guide when you visit fallreadingguide.com.   This year's guide has thirty books organized across nine categories, plus fun recipes, fall activities, lifestyle tips, classic books, and a fun challenge.  So download your free copy and discover your next favorite book!

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What if hell wasn't all fire and brimstone but a corporate hellscape instead?  Well, we see this concept come to life in the darkly satirical world created by debut author Claudia Lux in her novel Sign Here.  Learn more about Claudia's unique portrayal of hell and the affluent New Hampshire family's struggles with their personal demons.  Claudia also gives us a peek into her upcoming Amazon Prime series adaptation of her book and offers some valuable advice for aspiring writers. To top it off, she shares some great book recommendations.
BOOK:
Sign Here by Claudia Lux on Amazon or Bookshop.   
Also, get the "Welcome to Hell" packet.
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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Do you feel like you're drowning in the chaos of your daily life?  Today, we're welcoming Jenna Hermans to the show, the author of "Chaos to Calm", a guide filled with practical steps to break free from daily turmoil and attain serenity.  Jenna introduces us to the five pillars of calm: efficiency, habits, community, communication, and self-care.  She illuminates how simple lifestyle changes can transform our lives, using anecdotes from her own journey.
BOOK:
Chaos to Calm by Jenna Hermans 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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From registration (which is absolutely free) to an exciting lineup of authors, I’ll share everything you need to know.  Can’t make it live?  No worries – we’re also offering two fantastic replay options for your convenience.  This episode continues as we delve into the festival program and schedule.  Get a sneak peek into captivating sessions like 'Seasons Readings,' 'Mystery, Suspense, and Thrillers,' and the 'Hidden Gems Happy Hour.'  By the end of the conversation, you'll have a clear picture of the festival and be eagerly counting the days till all the events kick off.  I can't wait to see you there!
FESTIVAL INFO & LINKS:
- Join us from September 21st - 23rd, 2023.
- Get more information about replays here.   Use promo code: "EARLY20" for 20% off replays before 9/17.  This will support the festival, and you can binge-watch at your leisure.
- For more information about the festival, epigraphlitfest.com.
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.

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From exploring her debut novel's republication to revisiting her National Book Award winning book “All That She Carried,” plus getting a sneak peek into her upcoming book, “Wild Girls,” author Tiya Miles takes us on a literary journey like no other. Her debut novel, “The Cherokee Rose: A Novel of Gardens and Ghosts” tells the story of three women who uncover the secrets of a Georgia plantation that embodies the intertwined histories of Indigenous and enslaved Black communities.  We also talk about Tiya’s reading life and we get some great book recommendations, we also discuss rereading books when there are so many others to read, plus so much more.
BOOK:
The Cherokee Rose by Tiya Miles 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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Dive into a world of romance, nostalgia, and fantasy with this enchanting modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet.  In this episode,  author Evelyn Skye shares more about her debut adult novel, 'The Hundred Loves of Juliet.'  But that's not the only treat Evelyn brings us, as we also get a sneak peek into her crossover novel, 'Damsel,' which will soon be a Netflix film.  To top it off, she shares some great book recommendations, her favorite childhood books and offers invaluable reading tips.
BOOK:
The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye 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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I'm thrilled (and a tad nervous) to share my new plans for the podcast moving forward.  I'm also extending an open invitation to readers to participate in the show moving forward.  So if you're interested in coming on and sharing some book recommendations with us or deep diving into a topic, genre, or theme you're interested in, please send me an email directly at [email protected], reply to any of my emails or hop in my Instagram DMs and let's set something up.
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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Have you ever felt stuck in a loop of past traumas or haunted by unresolved emotions?  Our guest today, Melanie Smith, author of "Unfinished Business: 8 Steps to Heal Your Trauma, Transcend Your Past, and Transform Your Life," sheds light on how to break free from this cycle.  In this episode, Melanie unravels the complexities and concept of 'unfinished business' — impactful events from the past that continue to resonate in the present— and is a fresh perspective to understanding how past experiences shape our present reactions.  So listen in as we explore the healing potential of her eight-step process, designed to help you transcend past traumas and reclaim your life.
BOOK:
Unfinished Business by Melanie Smith 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.