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Jetset to the Turks and Caicos, get recommendations of what to do when visiting, and learn more about Leanne’s debut novel Never Been Better.  In the novel, we meet a woman navigating mental health struggles, love, and friendships while attending a destination wedding for her best friends in Turks and Caicos.
BOOK:
Never Been Better by Leanne Toshiko Simpson on Amazon or Bookshop.   
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
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MORE RESOURCES:
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"Piglet" explores the ambitions and desires of a woman whose life is upended by a shocking betrayal just before her wedding.   This leaves her questioning her choices and desires while grappling with family pressures, work stress, her relationship with food,  the chaos of life itself, and her pursuit of creating the perfect cake.  But through this journey, we see her examine what she truly wants versus what she believes she should want.
BOOK:
Piglet by Lottie Hazell on Amazon or Bookshop.   
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
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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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Can you imagine a world where the season of autumn stays indefinitely?  Well, that’s exactly what happens in Amy Avery’s novel “The Longest Autumn.”   In the novel, Amy transports us to a world where the four seasons are gods.   Each god is transported from what is known as the divine realm to the human world every season and back again via an ancient portal called the Mirror with their escorts known as Heralds.  But when the mirror shatters, Autumn is stuck in the human world indefinitely.  It also means bad news for humans as we see crops begin to fail,  food reserves run out, and the threat of starvation looms.  So we see Tirne working to repair the mirror, while also trying to find out the cause of its destruction, all while a romance starts to brew.
So in this episode, Amy talks about her new book, we play an autumn-themed game, learn more about her reading and writing life, plus lots more!
BOOK:
The Longest Autumn by Amy Avery on Amazon or Bookshop.   
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
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These novels not only stand the test of time but also resonate deeply with the themes of spring which include: growth, rebirth, and self-discovery.  From the landscapes of Italy and England to the enchanting confines of a garden and the intricate social fabric of a 19th-century English town, these stories also invite readers on a journey through love, freedom, and the quest for personal identity.  So whether you're revisiting these beloved classics or discovering them for the first time, they promise to leave a mark on your heart and mind.
MORE SPRING CONTENT:
- Listen and learn more about seasonal living for spring here.
- Get the latest Spring Reading Guide here.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
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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.

I'm sharing a list of all the new books for this week, life and content updates, and my take on Kate Middleton, Diddy, and the “Quiet on Set” documentary.  Literary Tea Party is a community-exclusive literary lifestyle podcast where we brew the finest blend of discussions on new book releases, standout books, reading, lifestyle, and even pop culture.
Get the full episode plus more when you join the BiblioLifestyle Community!  For more information, to join, or log in, visit: https://bibliolifestyle.com/community

EPIGRAPH LITERARY FESTIVAL
Mark your calendars, register to attend, and join us from April 24th - 26th, 2024, for a fun virtual event!  Get reader-approved recommendations, see some authors, and watch your TBR explode!  For more information visit: epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!

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Get a mashup of historical fiction, women’s fiction, mystery, and lots of humor in CJ Wray’s novel “The Excitements.”  In the novel we meet Josephine and Penny, two brave and witty World War II veterans who are in their late nineties and they haven't lost their killer instinct or their joy for life. They’re both in Paris to receive a prestigious honor for their role in France's liberation, but while they are there, we discover, there is more to these sisters than meets the eye.  They have hidden secrets and a history of scandal and crime comes to the surface. This trip becomes an opportunity to settle scores, avenge lost friends, and pull off one last daring heist before their illustrious careers come to an end.
BOOK:
The Excitements by CJ Wray 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.

I'm sharing a list of all the new books for this week, some life updates, and my take on the Kate Middleton of it all.  Literary Tea Party is a community-exclusive literary lifestyle podcast where we brew the finest blend of discussions on new book releases, standout books, reading, lifestyle, and even pop culture.
Get the full episode plus more when you join the BiblioLifestyle Community!  For more information, to join, or log in, visit: https://bibliolifestyle.com/community

EPIGRAPH LITERARY FESTIVAL
Mark your calendars, register to attend, and join us from April 24th - 26th, 2024, for a fun virtual event!  Get reader-approved recommendations, see some authors, and watch your TBR explode!  For more information visit: epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!

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How well do you know your friends?  Dive into a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and a mysterious disappearance in Leah Konen's "Keep Your Friends Close."  In the novel we meet Mary, who is isolated and in a custody battle, and she is yearning for a friend.  She meets the charming Willa and their friendship seems fated, until she shares a secret about her ex, George, when Willa disappears.  Two months later, Mary encounters Willa, now Annie, with a new family.  When George is found dead and Mary is a suspect, she questions Willa's involvement.  So Mary must determine if Willa is a friend or foe before it's too late.
BOOK:
Keep Your Friends Close by Leah Konen 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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Sharing my experiences with living in tune with the seasons and ideas and opportunities for you to embrace spring and be present this season.  Spring is not just a transition from winter to summer; it's a fresh start, a rebirth, and it encourages us to restart or open new chapters in our lives.
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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Sun of Blood and Ruin is a Zorro-inspired historical fantasy that intertwines Mesoamerican mythology and Mexican history.  Set in an alternate 16th-century colonial Mexico, the novel follows a Mestiza woman named Leonora.  Leonora possesses the ability to transform into a panther, and we see her as she joins forces with an Indigenous alliance to resist Spanish control.
BOOK:
Sun of Blood and Ruin by Mariely Lares 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.