Beyond the Next Chapter with Whitney Clark
Episodes
Jenny Mollen, “City of Likes”
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Meg Chernoff moves from LA to NYC and becomes friends with Instagram influencer Daphne, everything changes, including her own priorities. Jenny M...
Taylor Hahn, “The Lifestyle”
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A very modern, NYC retelling of the Jane Austen classic, “Emma,” Taylor Hahn’s “The Lifestyle” is a beach read that will make you blush! The...
Riley Sager, "The House Across The Lake"
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Relaxing lakeside is not an option while reading Riley Sager’s latest, THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKE. His latest twisty, creepy, suspenseful novel takes...
Carola Lovering "Can't Look Away"
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CAN’T LOOK AWAY is a romantic suspense novel from Carola Lovering, that follows the 2013 romance between Molly Diamond and Jake Danner, and the love...
Jennifer Weiner, “The Summer Place"
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why would a bestselling novelist put a stick of butter in her bra—and who notices when she does? These questions and more are answered when the Quee...
Nina LaCour, "Yerba Buena"
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With many YA novels to her credit already, Nina LaCour releases YERBA BUENA, her first adult novel. YERBA BUENA is a moving story of overcoming loss, ...
A Look Back (in Paperback)
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia’s Book Club Podcast has survived its first year! The podcast launched on May 17, 2021 with three episodes featuring novelists Kristin Hannah,...
Christina Lauren, “Something Wilder"
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lovingly known as the “reigning romance queens” (PopSugar), the writing duo known as Christina Lauren are as lovable as a pair of friends as they ...
Jeneva Rose, "One of Us is Dead"
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Sometimes friendship can be deadly.” In ONE OF US IS DEAD, Jeneva Rose delivers a deliciously dramatic thriller written from the perspectives of ...
Don Winslow, "City on Fire"
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don Winslow turns to the Greek tragedies for inspiration in what the author says is not only his last trilogy, but will be his last published books. C...
Abby Jimenez, "Part of Your World"
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Jimenez just may be the most interesting woman in the world! She’s competed on the Food Network, is the owner of Nadia Cakes, a bakery that shi...
Gilly Macmillan, "The Long Weekend"
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author of THE NANNY, Gilly Macmillan, joins the podcast to discuss her newest thriller, THE LONG WEEKEND. Set in the isolated Dark Fell Ba...
Erika Krouse, "Tell Me Everything"
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Erika Krouse is a writer of both fiction and nonfiction, who joins the podcast to discuss her book, TELL ME EVERYTHING: THE STORY OF A PRIVATE INVESTI...
Sally Hepworth, “The Younger Wife”
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A wedding ceremony is pierced by a scream, that sets the scene for Sally Hepworth’s latest suspenseful thriller, THE YOUNGER WIFE, told by alternati...
Peng Shepherd, "The Cartographers"
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“The process of writing felt very much like a scavenger hunt. I would have one clue, then I as the writer also didn’t know, like the reader, where...
Wanda M. Morris, “All Her Little Secrets”
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ellice Littlejohn has succeeded as corporate attorney in Atlanta -in spite of her many secrets. A secret affair, a secret hidden crime, a childhood fu...
Maggie Smith, "Truth and Other Lies"
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie Smith’s debut novel, TRUTH AND OTHER LIES, is the fascinating story of three women and the secrets and lies that connect them, shape them, an...
Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen, "The Golden Couple"
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"The Golden Couple" is the latest thriller from bestselling writing duo Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. Their latest page-turner focuses on therap...
Rebecca Serle, “One Italian Summer”
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Serle is taking readers to Positano, Italy in her latest novel, “One Italian Summer.” The story follows Katy, who, in the depths of grief ...
Eve Rodsky, “Find Your Unicorn Space”
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Eve Rodsky applied her expertise in organizational management to making her own household and partnership become more manageable and equitable, s...
A ‘Bromance’ With Romance Novels
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Valentine’s Day vibes on this week’s podcast, with Tim Xayasomloth, bookseller at Changing Hands Bookstore. Tim has become known as "The Romance...
Lisa Harding, “Bright Burning Things”
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irish writer Lisa Harding makes her American literary debut with the highly acclaimed novel, “Bright Burning Things.” Harding writes an emotionall...
Elle Cosimano, “Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead”
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your favorite soup or sandwich from Panera and settle in for a chat with Elle Cosimano – don’t worry, no spoilers! The beloved Finlay is back...
Katherine Faulkner, "Greenwich Park"
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katherine Faulkner has an impressive new title to add to an already impressive (or posh) resume. The Cambridge grad is the Head of News Projects for...
Colleen Hoover, "Reminders Of Him"
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Colleen Hoover is a publishing phenomenon, dominating bestseller lists with her catalog of novels week after week. She is a writer who breaks the rule...
Rachel Hawkins, “Reckless Girls”
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Hawkins’ 2020 release of “The Wife Upstairs” was a huge hit. The contemporary thriller inspired by “Jane Eyre” was the first release ...
Gabriela Garcia, “Of Women and Salt”
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the first podcast of 2022, we are joined by an author whose ‘buzzed about’ 2021 debut novel is now available in paperback. Gabriela Garcia’s...
Kristi Nelson, “Wake Up Grateful”
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s not happiness that makes us grateful, it’s gratefulness that makes us happy” – Kristi Nelson Kristi Nelson brings her powerful message...
Mary Kay Andrews, “The Santa Suit”
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brace yourself for some serious Christmas magic! New York Times bestselling author of 29 novels (and counting), Mary Kay Andrews joins the podcast to ...
Karen Schaler, “A Royal Christmas Fairy Tale”
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a cup of cocoa and get cozy by the Christmas tree for this visit with Karen Schaler, author of new holiday romance, “A Royal Christmas Fairy Ta...
Jeff Kinney, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot”
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Kinney is the creative mind behind one of the most successful book series for kids of all time. He joins the podcast to talk about his latest pro...
Maria Amparo Escandon, “L.A. Weather”
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“L.A. Weather” tells the story of one very tumultuous year in the life of the Alvarado family. Successful Mexican-Americans living and working in ...
Christine Pride and Jo Piazza, “We Are Not Like Them”
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When an unarmed Black teenager is shot by police while walking home from school, the grief and outrage ripples through the city of Philadelphia in the...
Eric Rickstad, “I Am Not Who You Think I Am”
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erick Rickstad is a New York Times and international bestselling author of novels including “What Remains of Her” and “The Silent Girls.” He j...
Vera Kurian, “Never Saw Me Coming”
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seven psychopaths enjoy a free ride to a prestigious east coast school, in exchange for being participating in a psychopathy study. What could go wron...
Emily Itami, "Fault Lines"
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Itami is a debut novelist who uses her expertise as a travel writer to transport her readers to Tokyo in “Fault Lines.” The book focuses on ...
Riley Sager, “Survive The Night"
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fans of Riley Sager’s work know that he is a master at delivering twist after twist in suspenseful thrillers like “Home Before Dark,” “Lock Ev...
Lisa Jewell, “The Night She Disappeared”
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween is creeping up and it is time for some suspenseful reads, and no one does it better than Lisa Jewell. This time, Jewell takes us to a posh...
Paula McLain, "When The Stars Go Dark"
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author of The Paris Wife, Paula McLain, tackles a new genre in her powerful, emotionally charged thriller, When The Stars Go Dark. Follo...
Jenn McKinlay, "Wait For It"
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn McKinlay is a prolific writer who is best known for the Library Lover’s and Cupcake Bakery Mysteries. McKinlay is quickly building a loyal foll...
Laura Lippman, "Dream Girl"
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Dream Girl" is NYT bestselling author Laura Lippman's latest suspenseful novel. Lippman calls it "a book lover's book." Told from the perspective o...
Allison Larkin, "The People We Keep"
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Larkin’s novel The People We Keep takes readers back to the early 1990s, with teenage April lives mostly alone in a motorhome in a rundown t...
Chandler Baker, “The Husbands”
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In “The Husbands,” Chandler Baker takes readers to a suburban, Stepford-inspired, impossibly idyllic Texas community of Dynasty Ranch, which seems...
Kristin Harmel, “The Forest of Vanishing Stars”
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a former journalist, novelist Kristin Harmel fully embraces the research required to craft accurate and immersive historical fiction. Harmel became...
Zakiya Dalila Harris, “The Other Black Girl”
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most talked about books of 2021, Zakiya Dalila Harris’ debut novel is a genre-bending, searing look at race, office politics, and the mic...
Lisa Taddeo, “Animal”
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Witnessing a suicide of a married lover, while at dinner with another married lover, is the moment that sends Lisa Taddeo’s “Animal” narrator, J...
Jennifer Deibel, “A Dance in Donegal”
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Deibel spent nearly a decade living in Ireland and Austria, building a family and a deep love for all things Irish. That passion for the Emer...
Sophia Benoit: “Well, This is Exhausting: Essays”
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Be honest, it IS all exhausting! Over the years, Sophia Benoit has sharpened her fierce wit as a means for survival: dealing in with life as a woman i...
Christina Baker Kline, "The Exiles"
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Baker Kline talks about the research and writing of her powerful work of historical fiction, THE EXILES. The novel tells the story of Evange...
Cameron Hamilton & Lauren Speed, “Leap of Faith”
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Falling in love and getting engaged without ever looking at each other? That’s the premise of the Netflix hit reality show, Love Is Blind. The uniqu...
Lauren Layne, “To Sir, With Love"
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you fall in love with a stranger? Is anything a mystery anymore? “To Sir, With Love” is a romantic comedy written by Lauren Layne who serves u...
Ashley Audrain, "The Push"
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even the casual reader who glanced at the lists of the Best Books of 2021, or Most Anticipated Fiction of ’21 knew of THE PUSH. Ashley Audrain’s d...
Steven Rowley, “The Guncle”
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you didn’t already know what a guncle is, the character of Patrick in Steven Rowley’s “The Guncle” is here to help. As the Palm Springs d...
Bookseller turned Best Seller T.J. Newman
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
T.J. Newman’s life changes dramatically this summer. The author is a former indie bookstore bookseller, turned flight attendant, turned novelist. “...
Dr. Amy Shah, "I'm So Effing Tired"
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In “I’m So Effing Tired” wellness expert Dr. Amy Shah tackles what we’re doing that’s making us feel fatigued, outlining a plan for readers ...
JoJo Moyes, "The Giver of Stars"
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For so many fiction readers, JoJo Moyes is a household name. The British novelist and screenwriter talked to Olivia and Margaret about the research th...
Dr. Kevin Leman, "8 Secrets to Raising Successful Kids"
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author (more times than even he can count with certainty,) Dr. Kevin Leman likely wrote a book on any issue in your family you’d like t...
Katherine Center: Things You Save in a Fire
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katherine Center is all about the joy, writing characters and stories that pull at your heart. The author of “What You Wish For”, she talks to Oli...
Sally Hepworth: The Good Sister
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Sally Hepworth’s “The Good Sister” was released in April, it became an instant New York Times bestseller. Available now in paperback, this ...
Samantha Ettus: The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Harvard MBA, CEO, and bestselling author Samantha Ettus shares with Olivia her secrets to building a thriving personal and professional life, as outli...
Jennifer Weiner: That Summer
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The queen of the beach read returns with That Summer. Novelist Jennifer Weiner talks to Olivia about writing women’s stories through the lens of th...
Donna Freitas: The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia interviews Donna Freitas about her adult fiction debut about a woman who doesn’t want children, and all the challenges that surround her choi...
Kristin Hannah: The Four Winds
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia interviews Kristin Hannah, No. 1 New York Times Bestselling Author. Hannah reveals why she makes us “ugly cry” and shares two shocking surp...