Book of the Month Live
Episodes
Marisa Kashino on the book she can't believe no one wrote before.
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Marisa Kashino sat down in our headquarters to discuss her debut novel Best Offer Wins. She talks about her pivot from real estate reporting to...
Stacia Stark could manage a team of gladiators.
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Stacia Stark came by our headquarters to talk about her new Romantasy, We Who Will Die. Naturally, the conversation turned to her Roman Empire,...
Delusion, persistence, and manifestation: Three authors talk debut novels in Aspen.
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode recorded at the Aspen Literary Festival presented by Book of the Month, debut authors Kristin Koval, Anika Jade Levy, and Elia...
Thea Weiss is somewhere between nostalgia and now.
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Thea Weiss came by our headquarters to chat about her debut novel, The Second Chance Cinema, and things got nostalgic fast. She shares thoughts...
Stephanie Garber is looking for the rabbit hole.
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Stephanie Garber visited our headquarters to discuss her first adult book, Alchemy of Secrets. During our conversation, we learned what it was ...
Mayci Neeley, from tennis to MomTok.
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author, reality TV star, and founding member of Momtok, Mayci Neeley visited our headquarters in New York to discuss her new memoir, Told You So. From...
Elizabeth Gilbert on what comes after rock bottom.
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Elizabeth Gilbert didn't hold back in her visit to our headquarters, where she ...
Sharon Kurtzman on family resilience and the joy of baking.
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Sharon Kurtzman visited our headquarters to discuss her new historical novel, The Lost Baker of Vienna. She shared the true family history that...
Sarah MacLean doesn't turn down a dare.
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Sarah MacLean stopped by our headquarters to discuss her new book, These Summer Storms. She broke down the book's themes of wealth, power, and ...
Wally Lamb knows how to make you cry.
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Wally Lamb visited our headquarters to discuss his new novel, The River Is Wait...
Janelle Brown on coming-of-age in the Internet Age.
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Janelle Brown visited our headquarters to discuss her new work of fiction, What...
Prabal Gurung on walking like a girl.
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author and fashion designer Prabal Gurung stepped out of the Met Gala and into our hea...
Chioma Okereke said it perfectly.
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Chioma Okereke stopped by our headquarters to talk about the inspiration for—...
Kaylie Smith has entered the villa.
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Kaylie Smith visited our headquarters to discuss her new book, Enchantra. She r...
Jennifer Weiner on the curse of the pop princess.
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Jennifer Weiner visited our headquarters to discuss the inspiration for her new...
Krysten Ritter reveals her kryptonite.
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Actor and author Krysten Ritter stopped by our headquarters to talk about her new book...
B.K. Borison hears our dating horror stories.
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app. Author B.K. Borison visited our headquarters to discuss her new book, Fir...
Daniel Black doesn't need your applause.
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app. Daniel Black, author of Isaac's Song, joins us on this week's episode of ...
Layne Fargo on ice.
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app. Layne Fargo, author of The Favorites, joins us on this week's episode of ...
Kate Fagan does NOT want to be famous.
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app. Author and former basketball player turned journalist turned ESPN comment...
Daniel Aleman proves writing is the best form of revenge.
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app. Author Daniel Aleman joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss hi...
Anna Rasche leaves no stone unturned.
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author Anna Rasche visits our headquarters for this week's episode of VBT to discuss her new book, The Stone Witch of Florence. She covers writing abo...
Ann Liang on milking her JSTOR access.
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Author Ann Liang joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss her ...
Coco Mellors wants you to cry in public.
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Dave has a complicated relationship with thrillers.
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Repeat author Laura Dave joins us on this week's episode of VBT to disc...
Chelsea Bieker is obsessed with grocery stores.
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Chelsea Bieker joins us on this week's episode of Virtual Book Tour to ...
Kimberly McCreight on the intensity of mother-daughter relationships
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Repeat author Kimberly McCreight joins us on this week's episode of VBT...
Liz Moore was not a happy camper.
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Repeat author Liz Moore joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discu...
Sarah Pekkanen loves eavesdropping.
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Repeat author Sarah Pekkanen joins us on this week's episode of VBT to ...
Isabel Banta on what makes a perfect pop song.
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! This week we spoke with Isabel Banta on what it means to be a child pop...
Rufi Thorpe's persona is a Germanic washerwoman.
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! We had so much fun getting to talk to Rufi Thorpe, the author of Margo'...
Laura Hankin and the romance of friendships in your 20s.
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Live from the BOTM headquarters, Laura Hankin joins us to discuss her n...
Brynne Weaver and the golden age of smut.
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Brynne Weaver joins us in the BOTM headquarters to discuss her newest b...
Mai Corland is afraid of birds.
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! The author of Five Broken Blades joins us in the BOTM office for this w...
Kaliane Bradley has a crush from 1847.
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of Time, joins us to celebrate ...
Rachel Khong on what it means to be a real American.
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! On this week's episode, we sit down with Rachel Khong to discuss her ne...
Emiko Jean may be on a watch list…
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! On this week's episode, we sit down with Emiko Jean, author of The Retu...
Makiia Lucier would never eat a seadragon egg.
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Makiia Lucier, author of Dragonfruit, joins us on this week's episode o...
Yulin Kuang on what makes an office romance so hot.
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! We had so much fun with Yulin Kuang, author of How to End a Love Story!...
Simone Gorrindo on the unusual expectations of a military wife.
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Simone Gorrindo joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss her n...
Holly Gramazio created every single person's dream attic.
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! On this week's episode, we sit down with Holly Gramazio to discuss her ...
Ashton Lattimore on the fight for freedom in 1830s Philadelphia.
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! On this week's episode, we sit down with Ashton Lattimore to discuss he...
Steve Cavanagh's hangover sent him to law school.
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All the way from Ireland, Steve Cavanagh joins us in the BOTM office to discuss his new thriller, Kill For Me, Kill For You. We discussed where the i...
Amy Lin says grief is the final form of love.
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lin joins us at the BOTM HQ to discuss her new memoir, Here After. This was such a beautiful and moving conversation about how her late husband i...
Sierra Greer predicts robot girlfriends.
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we sit down with Sierra Greer, author of Annie Bot! We had so much fun talking about the future of AI, the ways we never stop...
Xochitl Gonzalez owes her college roommate $20.
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to sit down with Xochitl Gonzalez to discuss her newest book Anita de Monte Laughs Last! We discussed why this book feels more pers...
Cara Bastone is rooting for the nice guy.
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of our episode with Cara Bastone, author of Ready or Not. Our full conversation is available for free in the Book of the Month app. ...
Kristin Hannah shines a light on the forgotten women of the Vietnam War.
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of our episode with Kristin Hannah, author of The Women. Our full conversation is available for free in the Book of the Month app. ...
Avery Cunningham on the melting pot of 1920s Chicago.
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with Avery Cunningham to discuss her debut novel, The Mayor of Maxwell Street. We discussed the wealthy's pastime in horse racing, the see...
Yangsze Choo knows when you're lying.
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're speaking with Yangsze Choo about her new book, The Fox Wife! We talked about why Yangsze based this story in 1908 Manchuria, how her time abroad...
Rebecca Ross finds magic in everyday life.
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Ross joins us on Virtual Book Tour to discuss her duology - Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows. We had a magical time talking about the duality t...
Amy Jo Burns on the beauty of regret.
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we sit down with Amy Jo Burns, author of Mercury! We had a great time speaking about the legacy of making things with your han...
Alex Michaelides is playing with your expectations.
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to be welcoming Alex Michaelides, three-time BOTM author, onto VBT for this week's episode! We took a peek behind the emerald curtai...
Molly Roden Winter and the perks of open marriage.
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the BOTM headquarters, Molly Roden Winter joins us to discuss her new memoir, More. We talked about everything from motherhood, outdoor esca...
Amy Pease is a little too fond of eyebrows.
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to be sitting down with Amy Pease to talk about her debut book, Northwoods. We loved getting to hear about her experience going from...
Emily Austin, family relationships, and phobias of bald men.
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Year, new Virtual Book Tour Episode! We are so excited to be kicking off 2024 with Emily Austin, author of Interesting Facts About Space! We discu...
Josie Silver is bringing the holiday cheer.
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have the perfect episode for the holiday season–we are talking with Josie Silver about her newest book, A Winter in New York. We talk about the i...
Nita Prose's writing career started on an airplane napkin.
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to be speaking with Nita Prose about her second Book of the Month book, The Mystery Guest. We talk about the co-creation between the...
Vanessa Chan on multigenerational storytelling.
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we sit down with the author of The Storm We Made, Vanessa Chan! We talk about how the foundation of her book came from her gra...
Emma Grey's last love note to her husband.
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to be sitting down with Emma Grey to discuss The Last Love Note. We talk about the highs and lows of experiencing loss, the importan...
Kate Robb wrote her best spicy scene on the train.
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we sit down with debut author Kate Robb to discuss her November book, This Spells Love. We talk about the butterfly effect, wh...
Jonathan Evison infiltrated a Bigfoot expedition.
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you came back century after century in different forms to live multiple different lives? Jonathan Evison explores this idea in hi...
Anna Pitoniak is thirsty for the CIA.
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are sitting down with Anna Pitoniak on this week's episode of Virtual Book Tour to discuss her new spy thriller, The Helsinki Affair! We talk about...
V.E. Schwab believes in magic.
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate our 100th episode, we sit down with V.E. Schwab, author of The Fragile Threads of Power and 2020 BOTY finalist The Invisible Life of Addi...
Jean Kwok and the real life inspiration behind her novel.
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we sit down with Jean Kwok, author of The Leftover Woman! We talk about her thoughts on motherhood, ambition, and her experien...
Hannah Morrissey has a murder board.
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Morrissey joins us on today's episode to discuss her latest thriller, When I'm Dead. We talk about her time as a police transcriber, how Hannah...
Alix E. Harrow, scary stories, and haunted homes.
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're continuing in the spirit of Spooky Season and talking with Alix E. Harrow, author of Starling House. We talk about feeling like an outcast in a ...
Adrienne Young on embracing and accepting life.
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adrienne Young joins us on this week's episode of Virtual Book Tour to discuss her newest book, The Unmaking of June Farrow. We cover having multiple ...
Nathan Hill on placebos, self-care fads, and wellness.
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to be sitting down with Nathan Hill on this week's episode of Virtual Book Tour to discuss his new novel, Wellness. We talk about algor...
Breanne Randall believes in magic.
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off October with Breanne Randall, the author of The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic. We talk about the power of magic, ...
Etaf Rum on taking ownership of your dreams.
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we sit down with 2019 BOTY finalist Etaf Rum, author of Evil Eye. We discuss the importance of chasing your dreams, the first ...
Kate Goldbeck hates writing kissing scenes.
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From talking about Craiglist dates to Phish concerts, we sit down with the hilarious Kate Goldbeck, author of You, Again! Listen in to hear Kate discu...
Michele Campbell is back in the courtroom.
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare your opening statements, VBT listeners. We're sitting down with Michele Campbell to discuss her new novel, The Intern! We also discuss her pas...
William Kent Krueger on making peace with your past.
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back VBT listeners! This week, we sit down with 2019 BOTY finalist William Kent Krueger. We discuss his newest novel, The River We Remember; h...
Summer Special: Jerrod and Brianna Face Off!
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to VBT's Summer Special! We're taking you back to some of our favorite moments from past episodes. And for the first time ever, Brianna and Je...
Angie Kim found the meaning of happiness.
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's define happiness! Angie Kim, the author of Happiness Falls, joins us live from the BOTM office to talk about her new novel, the meaning of happi...
Emily Habeck thinks sharks contain multitudes.
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if your husband turned into a shark? Emily Habeck's debut novel Shark Heart focuses on the (animal) transformation of love, marriage...
Adrienne Brodeur is a little superstitious.
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Need some new whale facts for your next dinner party? Well, this is the episode for you! Adrienne Brodeur joins us on this week's episode to discuss h...
Megan Goldin and the dark corners of social media.
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Goldin is here to talk about her new book Dark Corners! Learn more about this nail-biter book on this week's episode of Virtual Book Tour. We al...
Tracey Lange on forgiveness, shame, and moving on.
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're discussing The Connellys of County Down on this week's episode of Virtual Book Tour! Tune in to hear Tracey Lange discuss how her past experienc...
Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray on the friendship that changed U.S. history.
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in VBT history, we are welcoming not one, but TWO authors: Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Tune into this week's ep...
Lisa See honors the legacy of Lady Tan.
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you received a gigantic bouquet of daisies from a potential suitor, what would you do? Tune into Lisa See's episode of Virtual Book Tour to hear wh...
Emma Törzs and the secretive world of magical books.
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking to Emma Törzs on Virtual Book Tour about her new book Ink Blood Sister Scribe! Listen in to learn how her sister inspired the story, he...
Meg Shaffer's book is filled with games, riddles, and childlike wonder.
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to riddles and fun islands? Tune in to hear Meg Shaffer, the author of The Wishing Game, speak about how Willy Wonka inspired her story,...
Fiona Davis: from actress to journalist to author.
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dust off your dancing shoes because we sit down with Fiona Davis to discuss her new book The Spectacular! We talk about what inspired her to write abo...
Ashley Audrain says people in the suburbs are not okay.
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Ashley Audrain, a repeat Book of the Month author! We sit down with Ashley to discuss her new book, The Whispers, how wealth impacts motherhood, ...
Mary Beth Keane is listening to your gossip.
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
She might come from a family of bartenders, but believe it or not, Mary Beth Keane did *not* base her character off any kin in particular. On this wee...
Susie Luo on family, food, and the American Dream.
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet our latest Virtual Book Tour guest: Susie Luo! We sat down to discuss her debut novel Paper Names, her experience immigrating to the United State...
Abby Jimenez says success is the greatest revenge.
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Repeat novelist and all-star baker Abby Jimenez joined us on Virtual Book Tour to discuss her newest novel, Yours Truly, the sweetest romance filled w...
Patti Callahan Henry on the importance of fairy tales.
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rivers, legends, and sisters: Patti Callahan Henry's new novel is all of her favorite things in one! We're sitting down to discuss The Secret Book of ...
Mikki Brammer visits death cafés.
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare to shed a couple tears for this moving, inspirational story about a death doula learning not to fear living. We sat down with debut author Mik...
Crystal Smith Paul on race, fame, and wealth.
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood: From the '50s to today. Meet Crystal Smith Paul and hear all about her debut novel, Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? We discuss the beauty ...
Megan Miranda is afraid of high school dodgeball.
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Love a locked-door mystery? Megan Miranda joins us on Virtual Book Tour to discuss her new book, The Only Survivors, luck versus fate, and the washed-...
Genevieve Wheeler on the power of female friendships.
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you be friends with your ex? Genevieve Wheeler joins us on Virtual Book Tour to talk about her new book Adelaide, the importance of good friend...
Michelle Min Sterling misses her burner phone.
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where will you be in 27 years? We talk with debut novelist, Michelle Min Sterling, about her new book Camp Zero, the pros and cons of technology, and ...
Live from New York, it's Curtis Sittenfeld!
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mad Libs, pan roms, and SNL! We talk with Curtis Sittenfeld all about how a pandemic hobby inspired her new book, Romantic Comedy! Plus, we play a hil...
Kirthana Ramisetti on why you should Google your spouse.
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all pop culture fans! This episode of Virtual Book Tour is for you! We chat with Kirthana Ramisetti about her new book, Advika and the Hollywo...
Sally Hepworth is in a "husband killers" group chat.
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Murder, attempted murder, and more murder. We have a whirlwind conversation with Sally Hepworth! We discuss The Soulmate (a March pick!), how she infu...
Jeannette Walls has family ties to the bootlegging business.
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Prohibition-era family drama with a fierce female lead? What could be better! We sat down with Jeannette Walls to discuss her new book, Hang the Moo...
Sarah Penner could conduct a séance.
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you attend a séance? Do you believe in ghosts? Listen in to hear what Sarah Penner has to say! We sat down with Sarah Penner to discuss her sec...