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In Christmas by the Book by Anne Marie Ryan, two booksellers facing tough times decide to spread some Christmas cheer through the magic of anonymous book deliveries.

Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Anne Marie Ryan about her adult debut novel, Christmas by the Book, her inspiration and hopes for the novel, learn more about her reading and writing life, play some fun games,  plus lots more.

Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2021 Fall Reading List!  All books in the guide are organized into categories (we even have on dedicated to the minimalist reader), plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help you improve your reading life.  So download your copy of the guide at: bibliolifestyle.com/2021frl.

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In Assembly by Natasha Brown, while preparing to attend a lavish party, a young Black British woman carefully considers the assembled pieces of her life and whether it's time to take it all apart.

Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Natasha Brown about her debut novel, Assembly, her inspiration and hopes for the novel, learn more about her reading and writing life, play some fun games,  plus lots more.

Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2021 Fall Reading List!  All books in the guide are organized into categories (we even have on dedicated to the minimalist reader), plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help you improve your reading life.  So download your copy of the guide at: bibliolifestyle.com/2021frl.

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Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words by Annika Sharma is the first book in the Chai Masala Club series.  In the novel, we meet Kiran, a first-generation immigrant from India living in New York City who needs to fall in line, but instead, she falls in love. 

Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with Annika Sharma about her adult debut novel, Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words, her inspiration, and hopes for the novel, learn more about her reading and writing life, play some fun games,  plus lots more. 

Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2021 Fall Reading List!  All books in the guide are organized into categories (we even have on dedicated to the minimalist reader), plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help you improve your reading life.  So download your copy of the guide at: bibliolifestyle.com/2021frl. 

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Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen is the first novel in a three-book series, and we meet a young Black woman who must rely on courage, laughter, love, and the support of her two longtime friends to overcome an unexpected setback.   

Today on the podcast,  Victoria speaks with author Jayne Allen about her debut novel, Black Girls Must Die Exhausted.  We talk about her publishing journey, learn more about her reading and writing life, play some fun games,  plus lots more.   

Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2021 Fall Reading List!  All books in the guide are organized into categories (we even have on dedicated to the minimalist reader), plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help you improve your reading life.  So download your copy of the guide at: bibliolifestyle.com/2021frl.   

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Bestiary by K-Ming Chang is a debut novel about three generations of Taiwanese American women.  It’s a story of family, migration, queer lineage, girlhood, and buried secrets. 

Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with author K-Ming Chang to celebrate the one-year book birthday and talk more about her debut novel, Bestiary!  We talk about her novel, learn more about her reading and writing life, plus lots more. 

Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2021 Fall Reading List!  All books in the guide are organized into categories (we even have on dedicated to the minimalist reader), plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help you improve your reading life.  So download your copy of the guide at: bibliolifestyle.com/2021frl.   

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Fault Lines by Emily Itami is a debut novel about a Japanese housewife living two lives, and in the end, she has to choose one.  It’s a novel about marriage, motherhood, and love, and it illustrates the fault lines hidden under the surface of any relationship. 

Today on the podcast,  Victoria speaks with author Emily Itami about her literary debut, Fault Lines, her inspiration and hopes for the novel, learn more about her reading and writing life, play some fun games,  plus lots more. 

Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2021 Fall Reading List!  All books in the guide are organized into categories (we even have on dedicated to the minimalist reader), plus you'll find some fun recipes, things to do at home, and tips to help you improve your reading life.  So download your copy of the guide at: bibliolifestyle.com/2021frl.   

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The Shaadi Set-Up by Lillie Vale is a witty and heartfelt rom-com debut about an Indian American woman who signs herself and her boyfriend up for a matchmaking site to prove they’re a perfect match, only to be paired with her ex instead.   
Today on the podcast,  Victoria speaks with author Lillie Vale about her rom-com debut, The Shaadi Set-Up her inspiration and hopes for the novel, learn more about her reading and writing life, play some fun games,  plus lots more.   
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The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe is inspired by the scandalous real-life love story between America's richest man and teenage beauty Madeleine Force and the aftermath of their tragic honeymoon aboard the Titanic. 
Today on the podcast,  Victoria speaks with author Shana Abe about her historical fiction debut, The Second Mrs. Astor, her inspiration and hopes for the novel, learn more about her reading and writing life, play some fun games,  plus lots more. 
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Welcome to The Reader’s Couch!  A podcast that brings you lively conversations with some of your favorite authors and bookish personalities.  Over here, the couch is always booked, but I’ve moved some books to the side table and fluffed some cushions so I can welcome a guest or two to come lounge with us.  

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