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Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin is a haunting psychological thriller set in a small Texas town riddled with secrets and scars from ...
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner is a spellbinding tale that weaves together the lives of three women across two centuries. In 18th-century London,...
The Art Thief- A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel tells the astonishing true story of Stéphane Breitwieser, one...
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker is a haunting and lyrical tale of love, loss, and the search for redemption. The story follows Duchess Ra...
The Girl Behind the Gates by Brenda Davies
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Girl Behind the Gates by Brenda Davies is a powerful and moving historical fiction novel set in 1939, based on real events. It tells the harrowing...
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate is a historical fiction novel that alternates between two timelines: one in the 1930s and the other in the presen...
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr is a beautifully crafted historical novel set during World War II, which intertwines the stories of two y...
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan is a compelling and emotional novel centered on a complex family drama involving secrets, identit...
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult is a novel set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. It follows Diana, a New York art curator who embarks ...
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a historical novel set in 1972, when the discovery of a skeleton in a well in Pottstown, Penn...
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon is a historical mystery set in 1789 Maine, centered on Martha Ballard, a midwife with a keen eye for detail and justi...
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout is a deeply empathetic novel set in the small town of Crosby, Maine, and brings together many beloved character...
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch is a mind-bending science fiction thriller that explores the concept of parallel universes and the choices that define our...
The Summer House by James Patterson and Brendan DuBois
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Summer House by James Patterson and Brendan DuBois is a suspenseful thriller set in a small town in Georgia, where a historic lake house becomes t...
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the aftermath of a teenager's disappearance and the shocking tr...
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer is a dual-timeline novel that weaves together the stories of two women connected across generations. In prese...
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano is a deeply emotional and intricately woven family saga that explores love, trauma, and the enduring complexities of...
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore is a literary thriller and family drama set in the 1970s at a summer camp in the Adirondack Mountains. The story beg...
All the Broken Places by John Boyne
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All the Broken Places by John Boyne is a poignant and thought-provoking sequel to his acclaimed novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. The story follow...
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller is a deeply emotional and beautifully written novel that explores the complexities of love, family, and long...
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston is a clever and fast-paced thriller packed with deception, intrigue, and unexpected twists. The story centers on Casey...
Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the aftermath of a brutal family murder and the impact of med...
Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoglu and James A Robinson
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson is a compelling exploration into why some nati...
The Wrong Sister by Claire Douglas
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Wrong Sister by Claire Douglas is a suspenseful thriller that unravels family secrets and forbidden emotions, blurring the lines between loyalty a...
Hillbilly Elegy by J D Vance
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance is a personal and sociological exploration of America's white working-class ...
Chaos by Tom O'Neill with Dan Piepenbring
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill with Dan Piepenbring is a riveting exploration of the infamous Ma...
Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by Jim McCloskey and John Grisham
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by Jim McCloskey and John Grisham delves into the harrowing world of wrongful convictions thr...
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton is a dark romance novel that intertwines elements of suspense and psychological thriller. The story follows Adeline, ...
In Too Deep - A Reacher Novel by Lee Child, Andrew Child
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Too Deep: A Reacher Novel is the latest installment in the popular Jack Reacher series by Lee Child and Andrew Child. In this thrilling tale, the l...
Brothers by Alex Van Halen
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brothers by Alex Van Halen is a compelling memoir that offers an intimate glimpse into the life and career of one of rock music's most iconic drummers...
Patriot: A Memoir by Alexei Navalny
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patriot: A Memoir by Alexei Navalny is a compelling and personal account from one of Russia's most prominent opposition leaders. In this memoir, Naval...
The Waiting: A Ballard and Bosch Thriller by Michael Connelly
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Waiting: A Ballard and Bosch Thriller by Michael Connelly follows LAPD detective Renée Ballard as she investigates a cold case involving a murder...
Absolution: A Southern Reach Novel by Jeff VanderMeer
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Absolution: A Southern Reach Novel by Jeff VanderMeer is the concluding volume of the Southern Reach Trilogy. This gripping novel explores the mysteri...
Bloodguard by Cecy Robson
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bloodguard by Cecy Robson follows the story of the strong-willed and fiercely independent woman, Celia, who discovers that she is the last descendant ...
Revenge of the Tipping Point- Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering by Malcolm Gladwell
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering, Malcolm Gladwell explores the complex dynamics of socia...
The Fury of the Gods by John Gwynne
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Fury of the Gods by John Gwynne is an epic fantasy novel that serves as the sequel to The Shadow of the Gods. Set in a Norse-inspired world filled...
The Finish Line by Kate Stewart
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Finish Line by Kate Stewart is a compelling contemporary romance that delves into themes of love, loss, and personal growth. The story centers aro...
Spectacular: A Caraval Holiday Novella by Stephanie Garber and Rosie Fowinkle
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spectacular: A Caraval Holiday Novella by Stephanie Garber and Rosie Fowinkle is a delightful addition to the enchanting world of Caraval. Set against...
The Book of Bill by Alex Hirsch
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Book of Bill by Alex Hirsch is a humorous and imaginative narrative that follows the misadventures of Bill, a quirky character whose antics bring ...
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown tells the story of Roz, a robot who unexpectedly awakens on a remote island after a shipwreck. As she learns to adapt to...
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a philosophical novel that follows the journey of Santiago, a young shepherd from Spain, as he embarks on an adventur...
Confronting the Presidents: No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confronting the Presidents: No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard offers a compelling and unvarnished look a...
The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke is a poignant and enchanting novella that takes place in the richly imaginative world of her novel Jonathan St...
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is a heartwarming novel about unexpected friendships, healing, and the mysteries of the past. The story...
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty is a psychological thriller that takes readers on a suspenseful journey into the lives of passengers affected by a m...
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas is a captivating fantasy novel that blends romance, adventure, and intrigue in a richly imagined world in...
By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult is a poignant novel that explores themes of identity, love, and the complexity of human emotions. The story revolves...
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is a monumental novel set during the Napoleonic Wars, following the lives of Russian aristocrats as they navigate love, w...
Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian is a historical thriller set in 17th-century Puritan New England. The novel follows Mary Deerfield, a young woman...
Capture or Kill: A Mitch Rapp Novel by Don Bentley
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Capture or Kill: A Mitch Rapp Novel by Don Bentley follows CIA operative Mitch Rapp as he embarks on a high-stakes mission against a ruthless enemy th...
The Women by Kristin Hannah
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Women by Kristin Hannah is a poignant historical fiction novel that explores the lives of women in the 1940s, focusing on the impact of World War ...
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*It Ends with Us* by Colleen Hoover is a powerful and emotional contemporary romance that explores the complexities of love, heartbreak, and difficult...
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich is a powerful novel that weaves together themes of family, identity, and the complexities of Indigenous life. Set aga...
Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari explores the evolution of human communication and informa...
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker is a captivating science fiction adventure that transports readers to a distant, mysterious world where a cos...
Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief by Claire Bidwell Smith
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief by Claire Bidwell Smith explores the often-overlooked connection between anxiety and the grieving process. In this...
The Worry Cure by Robert L. Leahy
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Worry Cure: A Proven Method for Stopping Worry and Starting to Live by Robert L. Leahy offers a practical, cognitive-behavioral approach to managi...
The Mindful Way Through Anxiety by Susan M. Orsillo and Lizabeth Roemer
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Mindful Way Through Anxiety by Susan M. Orsillo and Lizabeth Roemer offers a transformative approach to managing anxiety through mindfulness and a...
Hope and Help for Your Nerves by Claire Weekes
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hope and Help for Your Nerves by Claire Weekes is a groundbreaking guide that addresses the challenges of anxiety and nervous disorders. Drawing from ...
The Anxiety Toolkit by Alice Boyes
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Anxiety Toolkit: Strategies for Fine-Tuning Your Mind and Moving Past Your Stuck Points by Alice Boyes is a practical guide designed to help indiv...
Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks by Barry McDonagh
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks by Barry McDonagh offers a revolutionary approach to overcoming anxiety and panic attacks. Dra...
Stop Anxiety from Stopping You by Dr Helen Odessky
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stop Anxiety from Stopping You: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Panic and Social Anxiety by Dr. Helen Odessky offers a comprehensive and pract...
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown explores the importance of embracing vulnerability and imperfection as essential components of living a whol...
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne is a comprehensive self-help guide designed to assist individuals struggling with anxiety and phob...
Deep Dive Into Anxiety - a special podcast episode
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Deep Dive into Anxiety” is a special podcast edition that explores nine of the best books on anxiety. Each episode offers an insightful review, d...
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Pumpkin Spice Café (Dream Harbor, Book 1) by Laurie Gilmore is a heartwarming romance set in the charming coastal town of Dream Harbor. The story...
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten is a delightful cookbook that blends culinary wisdom with heartfelt stories from the beloved chef and hos...
Lies He Told Me by James Patterson and David Ellis
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Lies He Told Me** by James Patterson and David Ellis is a gripping psychological thriller that follows the story of a woman who discovers that her s...
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We Solve Murders is the first book in Richard Osman's delightful cozy mystery series featuring the charming and witty members of the Thursday Murder C...
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver is a modern reimagining of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield, set in the Appalachian Mountains. It follows t...
War by Bob Woodward
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
War by Bob Woodward is a detailed investigation into the decision-making processes behind the U.S. military and political strategies during the wars i...
The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, and Jon Kabat-Zinn
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness is a groundbreaking guide that combines mindfulness practices with cogni...
An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison is a poignant and insightful exploration of the author's own battle with bipola...
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bell Jar is a semi-autobiographical novel by Sylvia Plath, first published in 1963 under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas. The story follows Esther Gr...
The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time by Alex Korb
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time by Alex Korb explores the intricate relationship...
Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness by William Styron
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness by William Styron is a poignant and introspective account of the author’s battle with severe depression. In th...
Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari explores the root causes of depression and ...
The Depression Cure by Stephen S. Ilardi
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression without Drugs by Stephen S. Ilardi offers a holistic approach to overcoming depression thro...
Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig is a poignant memoir that explores the author’s struggle with depression and anxiety. Through heartfelt storytell...
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns is a groundbreaking guide to understanding and overcoming depression through cognitive behavioral...
The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon is a profound exploration of the complexities of depression, blending personal narrative w...
Deep Dive into Depression
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of AryaTeja Deep Dive Books, we explore ten essential books on depression, each offering unique insights into this complex condition. ...
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden is a psychological thriller about Millie, a young woman in desperate need of a job, who becomes a live-in housemaid f...
Atomic Habits by James Clear
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a practical guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones. The book emphasizes the power of small, incremental c...
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller that follows the story of a woman named Maddie. After a traumatic experience, sh...
The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is a thrilling fantasy novel set in the world of Basgiath War College, where elite dragon riders are trained for bat...
A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Deah
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah is a powerful and harrowing account of his experiences as a child soldier in Sierra Leone du...
Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks is a heartwarming tale of love, hope, and second chances. Set in a small coastal town, the story follows two indi...
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we review Sally Rooney’s novel Intermezzo. The story follows brothers Peter and Ivan as they navigate the aftermath of their father...