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This episode is all about reading slumps!  I’ll share some common causes of reading slumps and practical tips to help you get out of your slump, and I’ll also provide a list of book-related activities you can do if reading isn’t working for you right now.
Reading slumps are common for many readers, and it happens to even the most thoughtful, dedicated, and diligent readers.  I feel like we've all been there at some point; I know I have, and because this is a book podcast that introduces you to authors and their books, I feel like this is a long-overdue conversation.
The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories. You'll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.
Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!
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Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
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My Last Innocent Year is a coming-of-age campus novel about a college senior in her final semester at an elite New England college struggling to find her way and trust her voice.
Today on the couch, I'm pleased to welcome author Daisy Alpert Florin.  First, we talk about her debut novel, My Last Innocent Year; then, we get into her writing and reading life.  Daisy also shares reading tips and gives us book and bookstore recommendations, plus lots more.
Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!
The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories. You'll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.
BOOK:
My Last Innocent Year by Daisy Alpert Florin from Amazon or Bookshop.
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Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
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Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.  

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It’s Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I’m sharing the audio from two authors who shared their books at the inaugural Epigraph Literary Festival in April 2022.  These authors had fun, entertaining books filled with quirky characters and mysterious twists.  So if you love reading cozy mysteries, stay tuned.
Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!
The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories. You'll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned in the show here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

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Sharing seven new books across genres to read this spring.  So if you're looking to add some great books to your TBR, this episode is for you!  Six of the books are from The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide Minimalist Reads list, with the addition of one bonus book from an additional category.
The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories. You'll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.
Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!
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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How I'll Kill You by Ren DeStefano is a serial killer thriller about identical triplets who seduce their marks before killing them, but when one sister falls in love, she has to decide where her loyalties lie.
Today on the couch, I'm pleased to welcome author Ren DeStefano.  First, we talk about her new book, How I'll Kill You.  Lauren also gives us reading tips, and we get lots of books, bookstores, and true crime podcast recommendations, plus lots more.
The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories.  You'll also find some reading tips, fun things to do this season, and spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.
BOOK:
How I'll Kill You by Ren DeStefano from 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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It’s Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I’m sharing the audio from six authors who shared their books at the inaugural Epigraph Literary Festival in April 2022.  All these authors had books that will allow you to escape to a different time and allow you to immerse yourself in a novel inspired by actual events.  So if you love reading historical fiction, stay tuned.
Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned in the show here.
MORE RESOURCES:
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Learn about sleep hygiene, the importance of including reading in your sleep hygiene, and get practical tips to help you develop better sleep hygiene and sleep better.
Sleep is essential, yet sometimes I feel it's such an underrated and under-discussed part of self-care, so let's take the time time to look at your sleep hygiene and your current sleep habits and think about ways to prioritize sleep and start new healthy sleep habits and improve on the quantity and quality of sleep we get.
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Read about slowing down and the benefits of taking a step back in this article.
You can also read about sleep hygiene and why you should include reading in your routine here.
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The Body Liberation Project is a mix of memoir, inspiration, and activities about moving beyond body positivity to something more revolutionary: body liberation.
Today on the couch, I'm pleased to welcome author Chrissy King.  First, we talk about her new book, The Body Liberation Project.  Chrissy also gives us meditation ideas, journaling prompts, books and bookstore recommendations, self-care tips, and lots more.
The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories.  You'll also find some reading tips, fun things to do this season, and spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.
BOOK:
The Body Liberation Project by Chrissy King from 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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It’s Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I’m sharing the audio from eight authors who shared their books at the inaugural Epigraph Literary Festival in April 2022.  All these authors had books that would have you 'falling for romance' if you weren’t an avid romance reader already.  So if you love reading books that end happily ever after, then this episode is just for you.
Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned in the show here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

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I'm sharing my thoughts about all twenty-one books in the guide, telling you about the city that inspired the guide's cover design, what you can expect, and more.
The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories.  You’ll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.
Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!
MORE RESOURCES: 
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.