Try Reading Podcast

Have you ever wondered what bookstagram is like? You'll learn so much from today's guest, Melissa Coast! Melissa is otherwise known as @stickynote_bookrecs on Instagram, and she gives her special take on what the bookstagram community is like, why she started book reviews and the true meaning of her username! Melissa is a true delight and her stories will make you smile.

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Melissa’s Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stickynote_bookrecs/

Melissa’s Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/5947895-melissa

Melissa’s Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/mchoneyb

Podcast Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tryreading2022

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryreadingpodcast/?hl=en

My Bookish: Instagram: https://instagram.com/gabriel.reads?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

All of the Books Melissa Mentioned:

The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Memorial by Bryan Washington

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen

Alone by Megan Freeman

Bake, Borrow and Steal by Ellie Alexander (The Bakeshop Mystery series)

Her Royal Spyness Cozy Mystery series by Rhys Bowen

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer

The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease

Listeners, do you like heartwarming romcoms? Or spine-chilling murder mysteries? Well, you’re in luck, because today, I get to chat with New York Times Bestselling author, Jenn McKinaly! Jenn is the author of many romance and mystery books and series. She is such a delight and there's a lot of laughs. Jenn talks about her introduction to books and what led her to become a librarian and study library science in college, she talks about how parts of her life are similar to characters' in her books and how that helped her when writing stories, how she comes up with ideas, and so many more fantastic stories. Jenn is such a fun storyteller and you won't want to miss her tales.  

If you liked today's episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate the podcast five stars and have notifications on so you can get notified every time a new episode releases! Happy listening, and I'll see you guys next time for episode 13!  

Jenn’s Website: https://www.jennmckinlay.com/index.htm 

Jenn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckinlayjenn/ 

Jenn’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MckinlayJenn 

Jenn's Facebook Group: McKinlay’s Mavens: https://www.facebook.com/groups/648025955763282/ 

Podcast Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tryreading2022 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryreadingpodcast/?hl=en

On today's episode, I am joined by a very special guest, and for Pride Month too! Emery Lee, the author of Meet Cute Diary and Café con Lychee, and one of my favorite authors in the world, joins me for episode 11. We talk about some great topics; how Emery grew to love writing, what eir inspiration was for Meet Cute Diary and Café con Lychee, what e looks for in romance novels when coming up with ideas, what e might be working on next, and tons more! 

If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to rate the podcast five stars, and subscribe with notifications on so you can get notified every time a new episode releases. See you guys next time for episode 12! 

Emery’s Website: https://www.emeryleebooks.com/

Emery’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeryleebooks/

Emery’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emeryleewho

Emery’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/emeryleewho

Podcast Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tryreading2022

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryreadingpodcast/?hl=en

Woah! It's the 10th episode! I can't believe it's been ten amazing episodes and now we're into double digits. And what better way to celebrate an amazing podcast, then with the most amazing guest! Today, I am joined by Maddie, otherwise known as @pages.and.quills on Instagram and YouTube. Maddie is the first bookstagrammer on the podcast and I am so lucky to have had them join me. We get to talk about so many great things; why she started bookstagram, what the world of being a bookstagrammer is like, what might come from the future of their booktube and bookstagram, what Maddie's reading world is like, and so much more. Oh, and of course we obsess over Hearstopper. 

If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to rate the podcast five stars, and subscribe with notifications on so you can get notified every time a new episode releases. See you guys for episode 11! 

Maddie’s Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pages.and.quills/

Heartstopper Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc8NAk-rvCh/

Maddie’s BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUuIlBUd7vLIqro1yBzPWWg/featured

Maddie’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/dap54asvibbw0b2c72796yhvb?si=9c4e94b1beef4232

Podcast Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tryreading2022 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryreadingpodcast/?hl=en

On today's episode, I get to sit down and chat with Kellye Garrett. Kellye is the Anthony, Agatha, Lefty, and IPPY award winning author for her Detective By Day lightweight series. She is also the author of Like A Sister, which was released on March 8th, 2022. Our main focus of the episode today, is talking about the creation and process of Like A Sister, a gripping, fast paced, mystery novel set in New York City. We talk about how Kellye got the idea for Like A Sister, why sister dynamics are so important to her, her love for muder mysteries, and we even get to have a sneak peek of her next book. 

If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to rate the podcast five stars, and subscribe with notifications on so you are notified each time a new episode releases! See you guys next time for episode 10! 

Kellye’s Website: https://kellyegarrett.com/

Kellye’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kellyekell?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Kellye’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellyekell?s=21&t=NLfnvzpo8WNnbHr226kNEA

Podcast Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tryreading2022

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryreadingpodcast/?hl=en

On today's episode of Try Reading, I get to sit down and talk with the podcast's second reader, Donovan Wilcox! Donovan is a good friend of mine and a true booknerd like me. We have so many good discussions today, including what it means to be a booknerd, what the change in reading and the popularity of it has been like for him, is there a limit to the ammount of books someone owns, and so much more! 

Thanks for listening, and don't forget to rate the podcast five stars and I'll see you guys next time for episode 9! 

Donovan’s Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/148117201

Donovan’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/darth.wilcox?utm_medium=copy_link

Podcast Social Media: Twiter: https://twitter.com/tryreading2022

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryreadingpodcast/?hl=en

On today's episode, I get to sit down and talk with my amazing friend and avid reader, Rachael Cox. We have so many good conversations and cover a ton of great topics, including, what it means to be a reader, is reading "trendy" because of social media, how Rachael grew to love reading, and so much more! Rachael is also the first official reader on the Try Reading Podcast!  

Don't forget, episodes come out every other Friday! See you guys next time for episode 7!  

Rachael’s Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/82417275 

Rachael’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/__rachaelc?utm_medium=copy_link 

Podcast Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tryreading2022 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryreadingpodcast/?hl=en

On today's episode, I get to talk with Luciana Torres, also known as my little sister! We talk about her self-published picture book, Bella and Astrele Become Friends. We get to hear how she came up with the idea, what the hardest and easiest parts of the process were, and what we can expect for more books!  

The microphone problem is fixed and episodes come out every other Friday, see you guys next time for Episode 6!  

Luciana’s Book: Keep an eye out for it on the Try Reading Twitter and Instagram! 

The code to use at checkout: Keep an eye out for it on the Try Reading Twitter and Instagram! 

Podcast Social Media: Twitter (@tryreading2022) / Instagram (@tryreadingpodcast)

On today's episode I get to sit down and talk to Andy Torres, Reed Reimer, and Mr. Haunt, the creators of the illustrated short story, Ramel The Hell: Maneuvering Through Progression. They speak about what the creative process was like, when the idea first came to be and what we can expect for the future of Ramel! 

Episodes release every other Friday and I'll see you guys next time for episode 5! 

Get your copy of Ramel here: https://www.fablefactory.org/ramel-the-hell

Check out the official Ramel The Hell Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BBV3QnSQtqw3pnGiYBE08?si=f492243a639a488b

Reed Reimer's Website: https://www.fablefactory.org/

Andy Torres' Website: https://mobiustheory.com/ 

Mr. Haunt’s Website: https://mrhaunt.com/

The podcast's official Twitter (@tryreading2022) and Instagram (@tryreadingpodcast) account!

Book Blog: @closet_readers_ (On Instagram)