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Have you ever considered that aging could be the most exciting part of your life?  In Clare Pooley’s How to Age Disgracefully, we meet Daphne, a 70-year-old woman who steps out of 15 years of isolation and joins a senior citizens club, uncovering friendship, love, and a mission to save their community center.  So, in this novel, you can expect themes of aging, community, and an exploration of the complexities of life.
BOOK:
Get a copy of How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley 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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Ever wondered what dark secrets could lie behind the inheritance of a luxurious apartment?  In The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger, we follow Rosie, a true crime writer, and her actor husband Chad as they experience the eerie and suspenseful events that unfold after inheriting a lavish Park Avenue apartment with a sinister past.  In this episode, Lisa Unger shares character insights, the novel's gothic inspirations, and Unger's own real-life influences.  Additionally, she shares her writing journey and thoughts on inspiring creativity, and we play a fun game about which famous literary homes she'd like to inherit; plus, we discuss our mutual love for classic thrillers like 'Rebecca' and 'Rosemary's Baby.'
BOOK:
Get a copy of The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger 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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Make the most of your summer through reading and engaging in enjoyable activities. In this episode, I discuss The BiblioLifestyle 2024 Summer Reading Guide and the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. I also share eight standout books to add to your reading list, offer a list of summer activities, and discuss seasonal living. Plus, I read and respond to listener reviews and messages.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
LINKS:

• The 2024 Summer Reading Guide: All The Best Books!
• The 2024 Summer Reading Challenge for Adults
• Unpacking the History of Beach Reads & 6 New Recommendations
• Summer State of Mind: Discovering the Joy in Seasonal Living
• Seasonal Living Ideas for Summer: How to Get Started
• The Ultimate Summer Bucket List: 50 Activities to Try in 2024
• The 8 Best New Books from The 2024 Summer Reading Guide

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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Travel to Jamaica with Ishi and I, and get recommendations for food, drinks, and a list of things to do on your next visit, all while we talk about her debut novel.   Sweetness in the Skin by Ishi Robinson is a coming-of-age story about a Jamaican teenager who uses her baking skills to overcome familial challenges and societal biases to pursue her dream.
BOOK:
Get a copy of Sweetness in the Skin by Ishi Robinson 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 is a fictional biography of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet as the secretary of labor in FDR’s cabinet.  In this novel, we learn about Frances’s professional achievements and personal life, including her struggles to raise a family.
BOOK:
Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray 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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Come with us on a historical journey through books highlighting women's remarkable contributions to society.  Cindy Burnett from the Thoughts from a Page Podcast joins me on the couch to share five books about trailblazing women in history.
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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Can the music of our youth forever shape our lives?  In Mariah Stovall's novel "I Love You So Much It's Killing Us Both," she explores the enduring impact of teen friendships and punk anthems on our identities.   So in this episode, we talk about the complexities of adolescent relationships, the powerful role of music in forming connections and memories, as well as the portrayal of teenage girls in literature and society.
BOOK:
I Love You So Much It’s Killing Us Both by Mariah Stovall 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 what defines a historical rom-com, similarities and differences between other sub-genres, and how it provides a seamless transition for fans of contemporary rom-coms, Francesca from the Under the Book Covers blog shares all that plus more in the episode.  Get her expert recommendations for must-read authors and books within the genre. Additionally, we explore Francesca's reading journey, and we talk about the resources available on her blog to help readers find their next favorite historical rom-com.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
Check out Francesca's Regency Romance book list and learn more about the genre 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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Go on a magical adventure with this book about books by author Gareth Brown.  In "The Book of Doors" we meet Cassie Andrews, a bookseller in New York City, who is given a magical book capable of transporting her anywhere, and with this book, any and every door will open for her.   So along with her roommate, Izzy, they embark on a grand adventure, but soon they encounter dangers, including a mysterious protector of magical books known as the Librarian, and a dark force known only as “the woman" who seeks to use the books for evil.
BOOK:
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown 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 ebook and audiobook bundles, and discounted books from popular retailers, to library resources and platforms plus lots more.  Today on the couch I’m super excited to chat with Laura Yamin from the What to Read Next podcast and blog about how readers can read more books at low to no cost.  We talk about using library resources, getting different library cards, and utilizing different library platforms.   We share how to get super-discounted books from popular retailers like Barnes and Noble, Target, and Amazon.   We also talk about resellers like PangoBooks and eBay.  We also talk about how to get Kindle and audiobook bundles, sales to look out for,  plus more.  This episode is chock full of resources to help you get access to more books at low to no cost.
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.