Where I Left Off

Where I Left Off

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  • Learning to Swim with Author Shayla Dugan

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    Thanks to author Shayla Dugan for joining me to talk about her debut novel, Learning to Swim. In today's episode we discuss the book, her writing process, how she found her publisher, and more!

    To stay in touch with Shayla:

    • Purchase Learning to Swim
    • Website
    • Instagram

    For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. 

    For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

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    52 min
  • Paging Dr. Hart with Author Dr. Melissa Dymond

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    Thank you to Dr. Melissa Dymond for joining me to talk about her latest medical romance with suspense release, Paging Dr. Hart. 

    Read Paging Dr. Hart (The paperbacks are available now, but will be on Kindle Unlimited on June 17th):

    • Spicy Version
    • Sweet Version

    Follow Melissa on Instagram - @melissadymondauthor
    Keep up with her new releases on her website. 

    For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. 

    For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

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    32 min
  • Betrothal or Breakaway with Author Leah Brunner

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    Thanks to author Leah Brunner for joining me to talk about her latest release in the DC Eagles series, Betrothal or Breakaway. 

    • Order your copy of Betrothal or Breakaway
    • Leah's website
    • Join Leah's Facebook group
    • Follow Leah on Instagram





    For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. 

    For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

    For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.

    29 min
  • Better Must Come with Author Desmond Hall

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    This week on Where I Left Off - A Bookish Podcast, Author Desmond Hall joins me to talk about his new YA thriller Better Must Come, which releases June 4th. 

    • Better Must Come by Desmond Hall
    • Your Corner Dark by Desmond Hall
    • Desmond's website
    • Desmond's Instagram

    For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to go to the Google Doc to view the list. 

    For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send me a message button" above. 

    For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. 

    For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

    For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.

    36 min
  • The Trouble with Love and Ink with Author Harriet Ashford and Sarah Blair

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    Author Harriet Ashford and author Sarah Blair joined me for this episode all about Harriet's new contemporary rom-com release, The Trouble with Love and Ink.

    More from Harriet and Sarah:

    • The Trouble with Love and Ink by Harriet Ashford
    • Harriet's website
    • Harriet's newsletter
    • Harriet's Instagram
    • Tides of Darkness Series by Sarah Blair
    • Sarah's Instagram
    • Sarah's website
    To find all books linked in the episode, click here to go to the Google Doc with links.

    To submit a Reading Rec (voice memo) for a chance to be featured in an episode, click here. 

    For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. 

    For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

    For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.

    48 min
  • Tides of Darkness with Author Sarah Blair

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    • Sarah's Website
    • Darkness Loves Company by Sarah Blair - Prequel
    • Darkness Shifting by Sarah Blair - Book One
    • Air and Darkness by Sarah Blair - Book Two

    Books  in this episode:

    • Butcher and Blackbird by Brynn Weaver
    • Airhead by Meg Cabot
    • Enchanted to Meet You by Meg Cabot
    • The Launch Party by Lauren Forey
    • The Trouble with Love and Ink by Harriet Ashford
    • Xfiles by Charles Grant
    • A Risk Worth Taking by Jessica Joyce
    • You With A View by Jessica Joyce

    For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. 

    For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

    For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.

    48 min
  • Past Present Future with Author Rachel Lynn Solomon

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    A big thank you to New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rachel Lynn Solomon for joining me to talk about her upcoming Young Adult release, Past Present Future, which is the sequel to Today Tonight Tomorrow. The book releases June 4th, but pre-orders are currently available! 

    Follow Rachel:

    • Past Present Future - Barnes and Noble Edition (sprayed edges and second epilogue)
    • Past Present Future - Third Place Books Signed Edition
    • Rachel's Instagram
    • Rachel's Website
    • Rachel's Newsletter

    Books discussed in the episode:

    • Finley Donovan Series
    • People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
    • Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon
    • Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon
    • Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon


    For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. 

    For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

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    24 min
  • Recently Read in March

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    Reading Rec:

    • Taking the Cake by Natalia Williams
    • Follow Natalia on Instagram @nw.writes

    Books discussed in this episode:

    • Never Lie by Freida McFadden
    • Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon
    • That First Moment by Stefanie K. Steck
    • One by One by Freida McFadden
    • Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon
    • The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
    • Begin Again by Emma Lord
    • Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
    • The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
    • The Villa by Rachel Hawkins

    For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. 

    For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

    For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.

    42 min
  • Bride by Ali Hazelwood Deep Dive with Paige Woodrow

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    Paige from @lostinthepaigeofabook joins me to talk about Bride, and we might go on a few tangents along the way.

    Reading Rec:

    • Frankie from @hyperunfocus Reading Rec is The Seven Year Slip.
    • Dr. Melissa Dymond's rec was The Holiday Star (sweet version, spicy version).
    • Submit a Reading Rec for the chance to hear your voice on an episode.

    Books Discussed:

    • Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
    • Bride by Ali Hazelwood
    • Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
    • Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
    • The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
    • Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center
    • Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center
    • How to Walk Away by Katherine Center
    • Everyone is Beautiful by Katherine Center
    • Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood - Pre-order
    • Ghosted by Sarah Ready
    • My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine
    • Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
    • The Rule Book by Sarah Adams - Pre-order

    For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. 

    For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

    For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.

    53 min
  • Recently Read in February

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    In this episode of Where I Left Off, I am talking about some thrillers and romance novels I finished recently.

    Reading Recs segment:
    For a chance to be featured in a future Reading Recs, fill out the Google Form here. 
    Dr. Melissa Dymond is our first guest, and if you want to purchase her book and connect with her, check out the links below. 

    • Read The Holiday Star by Dr. Melissa Dymond (Spicy version here, sweet version here).
    • Melissa's website
    • Melissa's Instagram

    Books mentioned in this episode:

    • You Shouldn't Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose
    • Exes & O's by Amy Lea
    • One of Us is Dead by Jeneva Rose
    • The Write Time by Allie Samberts
    • The Write Choice by Allie Samberts
    • The Love Audit by Annah Conwell

    For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. 

    For episode feedback, future reading and author recommendations, you can text the podcast by clicking the "Send us a message button" above. 

    For more, follow along on Instagram @whereileftoffpod.

    40 min

About Where I Left Off

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Welcome to Where I Left Off, a bookish podcast. I'm your host, Kristen Bahls. Join me to hear my recommendations of a mix of romance, mystery, thriller, and young adult novels.

With a…