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Four young women from different backgrounds are connected when they become a part of a book club in a quaint bookstore. You'll also discover how author Julia Bryan Thomas's personal experiences and love for books and bookshops played a pivotal role in shaping this novel.  Julia doesn't stop there! She also gives us an intriguing peek into her other books, For Those Who Are Lost, set during World War II, and her latest historical novel set in Paris during the Cold War. Plus, if you're on the lookout for some great book recommendations, Julia shares her recent reads that she thinks you'll love.
BOOK:
The Radcliffe Ladies' Reading Club by Julia Bryan Thomas 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.
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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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How does an author use poetry to explore her identity, culture, and ancestry?  In this episode, we delve deep into the poetic landscape with Melania Luisa Marte, author of the debut poetry collection, "Plantains and Our Becoming."  Melania shares her enthusiasm for poetry, the thought process behind her book, and the significance of cultural symbols in her work.
BOOK:
Plantains and Our Becoming by Melania Luisa Marte 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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Get insights into how the book translates to the Will Trent series on ABC, the development of the characters over the series, and confirmation that the latest book, "After That Night," and all the books in the series can be enjoyed as a standalone.  We also get a peek into Karen's writing process, influences, and how she stays mindful of the harsh reality when exploring such sensitive topics.  Plus, we get great book recommendations, reading tips, and so much more!
BOOK:
After That Night by Karin Slaughter 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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Ever wonder how you can restore your faith in humanity amidst disappointment?   Listen to this intimate and thought-provoking conversation with author Kai Cheng Thom about her transformative book, "Falling Back in Love with Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls."  Through this conversation, Kai shares insights on finding empathy and hope amidst conflict and sheds light on the commonality of the human experience, even in times of disagreement.  By the end of this episode, I hope you will feel inspired to connect more deeply with your humanity and even pick up a copy of "Falling Back in Love with Being Human.
BOOK:
Falling Back in Love with Being Human by Kai Cheng Thom 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 intrigued by both campus novels and academia novels?  Join me as we talk about the distinctive traits of these novels, the similarities and differences, and the stories of identity, sexuality, class, and race that they often encapsulate.  In this episode, I'll also share nine captivating novels that provide a glimpse into campus and academic life, from The Secret History to Vladimir.  Get ready to embark on a literary journey through the hallowed halls of academia, engaging with narratives that will surely pique your curiosity and fascination.
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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If your spouse suggested you each sleep with other people one night a year for the next five years, would you agree?  Well, we get to see how that plays out in Hannah Sloane's debut novel, "The Freedom Clause."  In this episode, we explore the dynamics of Dominic and Daphne, the novel's main characters, who decide to embark on this unconventional arrangement and how this 'freedom clause' becomes a catalyst for Daphne's personal growth and self-assertion.
BOOK:
The Freedom Clause by Hannah Sloane 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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Two best friends have been grifting their way through California's elite, but their next target is not who he seems to be; their scam goes awry and ends up putting their lives in danger.   Listen in as I chat with author Wendy Heard about her latest novel, You Can Trust Me.
BOOK:
You Can Trust Me by Wendy Heard 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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Let's travel through time with a Chinese-British family of time travelers!  Listen in as I chat with author Pim Wangtechawat about her debut novel, The Moon Represents My Heart, which is soon to be a major Netflix series.  In the book,  two lovers are divided by time, and two siblings must piece together their family when their time-traveling parents go missing.
BOOK:
The Moon Represents My Heart by Pim Wangtechawat 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 genuinely ambitious, or are you caught in a cycle of constantly trying to prove yourself?  Join us as we delve into the complexities of ambition with our insightful guest, Rainesford Stauffer, author of All the Gold Stars: Reimagining Ambition and the Ways We Strive.
Join us as we examine the connections between ambition, self-worth, and identity. We navigate the treacherous waters of overwork and burnout and the thrilling possibility of redefining ambition, not as an individualistic endeavor but as a collective pursuit of meaning.
BOOK:
All the Gold Stars by Rainesford Stauffer 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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Wellness retreat or a cult?  Brace yourselves as we meander through the life of Jane Dorner, a PR worker navigating a whirlwind of personal chaos and professional desperation.  We see as she plunges into a wellness retreat led by the enigmatic Cass in a desperate bid to save her job.  Join us as we discuss Jane's tumultuous life, her transformation from cynic to believer, and the charismatic retreat leader, Cass, who uses her charm like a weapon and will have you questioning your own beliefs!
BOOK:
The Glow by Jessie Gaynor 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.