Living A Life Through Books
Episodes
S3E63 - June 2021, Month In Review
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes. Your support would mean the world to me. How about Buy Me A Coffee, I would greatly appr...
S3E62 - Author Conversations: Damyanti Biswas (You Beneath Your Skin)
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This was another delightful, open, honest and refreshing conversation with author Damyanti Biswas. She most certainly has a different take on re...
S3E61 - Book Club: House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT: Since this is book club we do discuss several elements of the book, including the end. It does take a lot of effort to produce these ep...
S3E60 - Book Club: Of Women And Salt by Gabriela Garcia
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT: As with our book club episodes, there will be spoilers for the book. Today we are doing Of Women And Salt by Gabriela Garcia. &nb...
S3E59 - May 2021 (Month in Review)
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes. Your support would mean the world to me. How about Buy Me A Coffee, I would greatly appr...
S3E58 - Author Conversations: Brian Broome (Punch Me Up To The Gods)
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking with memoir author, Brian Broome. You can reach Brian on his website at www.brianbroome.com. His book comes out May 1...
S3E57 - Author Conversations: Nancy Naigle (The Shell Collector)
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with author Nancy Naigle. Her book, The Shell Collector comes out today (May 11th) published by Waterbrook, an imprint of Penguin Random House...
Taking a break. Hang in there.
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello all, I need to take a break for a month, but you'll still have 2 episodes. Those are author interviews that I have committed to. Otherwise...
S3E56 - On radio with Marc Medley from The Reading Circle
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello all, this episode is a recording that was sent to me of when I was on the radio with show The Reading Circle with Marc Medley. I didn't ha...
S3E55 - Month in Review: April 2021
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month I did 9 books. A growth from last month! Take a listen. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes. Your supp...
S3E54 - Author Conversations: Hala Alyan (The Arsonists' City)
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hope you enjoyed my conversation with Hala Alyan. Her website is halaalyan.com. Please check it out. It does take a lot of effort to produ...
S3E53: Author Conversations: Mateo Askaripour (Black Buck)
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT for the episode. I'm chatting with Mateo Askaripour, the author of Black Buck. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter at @AskMateo. Fe...
S3E52 - Book Club: Seven by Farzana Doctor
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT and ADULT CONTENT WARNING for this episode Today we discuss the book Seven by Farzana Doctor. We discussed for about 30 minutes an...
S3E51 - Book Club: The Beekeeper Of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT for this episode (not this note, lol): The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a poignant tale of the struggles and sacrifices of a couple, Nuri and ...
S3E50 - Author conversations: Jennifer Rosner (The Yellow Bird Sings)
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting with Jennifer Rosner, the author of The Yellow Bird Sings (Flatiron). Her book is a charming WW2 historic fiction. If you want to conta...
S3E49 - National Poetry Month with Janee Baugher
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting with Janee Baugher about poetry and it's significance in this country and others. Janee can be reached through her website: www.JaneeBa...
S3E48 - Month in Review: March 2021
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month I read only 6 books. Take a listen. I may be changing up month in review. We'll see. It does take a lot of effort to produce th...
S3E47 - Audiobook editor/producer Vaughn Fahie
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about editing and producing audiobooks. If you want to contact Vaughn with any questions or concerns here's the link to schedule a talk ...
S3E46 - Author conversations: Mark A. Herschberg (The Career Toolkit)
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My first non-fiction author on this podcast, but how could I resist? Mark brings in a wealth of knowledge about careers and what it takes to get...
S3E45 - Author Conversations: M. P. Erickson (Lost Boys)
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting with author M. P. Erickson, author of Lost Boys; the first book in a series of a YA fantasy. He can be contacted through this website: http:/...
S3E44 - Serialized publishing with Emily Sheng
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with owner of e-publishing company, eglobalcreativepublishing, Emily Sheng. Take a listen and contact her for any questions you may have...
S3E43 - Book Club: Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT. Time for our monthly book club again. We had varied opinions on this one. Take a listen. And also check out member contacts...
S3E42 - Author Conversations: Samuel Kane (The Pilgrim's Soul)
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Kane is an English teacher and he's used his talents and creativity to write a book! He's working on his second book, the sequel to The Pilg...
S3E41 - Audiobook narration with Andy Garcia-Ruse
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder about the world of audiobook narration? Take a listen as Andy walks us through her perspectives and gives us a glimpse into the busi...
S3E40 - Month in Review: February 2021
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Going through my reading for the month of February. I discuss the books I've read and also my reading in general. It does take a lot of effort t...
S3E39 - Notable Mentions: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing my emotions with the book A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara and why it makes my notable mentions. It does take a lot of effort to produce t...
S3E38 - Author Conversations: Jenny Ashcroft (Meet Me In Bombay)
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Ashcroft, a British author, has wanted to cross over to the American market. Her book Meet Me in Bombay was published by St. Martin's Pres...
S3E37 - Book Club: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is our monthly book club episode with Caste by Isabel Wilkerson. Excellent book. It does take a lot of effort to produce these episodes. &n...
S3E36 - Author Conversations: Anne Youngson (The Narrowboat Summer)
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with Flatiron author Anne Youngson from England. We talk writing, publishing, reading and have a pleasant conversation. You will find A...
S3E35 - The Business of Books with Lisa at Stars At Night Publishing
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I met Lisa on bookstagram and she gave me the idea for the books vs movie episode. We've been in touch and I thought she would be great to have ...
S3E34 - Month in review: January 2021
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Month in review. I talk about my reading this month or rather my slip in reading this month. And of course, there's the 6 books I read this mont...
S3E33 - Literacy and bookish conversations with Rebekah Jane Art
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can find Rebekah online at https://rebekahjaneart.ca/ and on Facebook and Instagram at https://www.facebook.com/rebekahjaneart/ htt...
S3E32 - Notable Mentions: A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm doing a monthly series where I mention a book that I feel would be a good one to start your reading journey on. I don't summarize the book. ...
S3E31 - Author conversations: Jamie McGillen, author of In Light of the Summit
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie McGillen is delightful to talk to and she talks more about her books and her writing process. Go to www.jamiemcgillen.com to purchase copi...
S3E30 - An Influencer Application
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about my influencer application with Berkley publishing that went no where. But hey! I learned something. It does take a lot of effort to produ...
S3E29 - Book Club: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is our regular book club session for Jan 2021. We had 9 ladies and we are discussing Hamnet, a historic fiction novel. It does take a lot o...
S3E28 - Book Club: Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT in this episode. This really was a spontaneous mini book club. I would have called it a book talk but let's face it. I've do...
RE-UPLOAD - S3E26: 2021 Goal Setting
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folks, It was brought to my attention that when I originally uploaded this episode, I mistakenly used the audio for the top 20 of 2020, episode. I ...
S3E27 - Bookish Comparison: Number of Books Read
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the final part of the bookish comparison series. I discuss comparing the number of books we've read with others. I hope you don't fall i...
S3E26 - 2021 Goal Setting
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I run through what I'm planning for 2021. It's not a rule for you to do it, but just one way a bookish person does it. Take what makes sen...
S3E25 - My Top Books in 2020
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to call this one a year in review but ultimately it is a top 20 list of books for 2020. So, here goes. Hope you enjoy the episode. &nbs...
S3E24 - Month in Review: December 2020
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My monthly review of books I've read. Good close to the year. This is the final part of the bookish comparison series. I discuss comparing the n...
S3E23 - Author Conversations: Christian Sterling
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT. In this episode, Erin is my co-host and we are chatting with Christian Sterling. The Gems of Elsana trilogy has been comple...
S3E22 - Bookish Comparison: Indie vs Traditional published.
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a continuation of the comparison series. Do you prefer to read traditionally published books? NY times best sellers? Why not...
S3E21 - Chatting bookish with Lori (@Palmerspageturners)
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lori is a friend of mine from bookstagram and we talk bookstagram and books and have a super neat nerdy bookish conversation. You will learn som...
S3E20 - Bookish Comparison: Follower numbers
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's continuing with the bookish comparison series and today we are talking about having more bookstagram followers, compared to your friends. If yo...
S3E19 - Bookish comparison: Book Mail
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever think that your friends get more book mail than you? Let's talk about bookish comparisons and how it affects our happiness and what to pos...
S3E18 - Book Club: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last book club of 2020. I would count this as a successful year. And a great book to end 2020 book club with. The Midnight Library b...
S3E17 - Month in Review: November 2020
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the books I read in November and my brief thoughts on them. If you have any questions about this or any other episode, please contact me by ...
S3E16 - Book talk with Erin: Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with Erin about the book Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse. We also discuss story time towards the end of the episode. Erin is on bookstagr...
S3E15 - Author conversations: Kristina Naydonova (The Black Sisterhood Files)
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I had the honor of talking to a 13 year old author. She's bright, intelligent, charming and she's going places. This is the kid to f...
S3E14 - NaNoWriMo
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NaNoWriMo has given a lot of writers the motivation and the push to start their novel. I'm here to talk a bit about getting started on your writ...
S3E13 - Book Club: Against The Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT. We discuss our thoughts and feelings about this book. We had a total of 4 women. Erin, Rachel, Jen, and myself.  ...
S3E12 - Month in Review: October 2020
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Books I read in October. And my reading for this month. If you have any questions about this or any other episode, please contact me by email at...
S3E11 - Author conversations: Fiona Davis & M. J. Rose (Stories from Sufragette City)
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Talking to authors Fiona Davis and M. J. Rose from the book Stories from Sufragette City. They talk about the idea for the book and how it all came to...
S3E10 - ARCs, NetGalley, LibroFM. My journey.
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about my ARC journey and discuss options for people who want more books. If you have any questions about this or any other episode, please cont...
S3E9 - Book Club: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded from our book club session on Oct 1st. We had a total of 7 women (including myself) and had a lively discussion about a well loved book. &nbs...
S3E8 - Author conversations: Samantha Silva, author of Mr. Dickens and His Carol.
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I talk with Samantha Silva about the writing process for this book and about her upcoming book. The only spoiler is at the very end of the podca...
S3E7 - Month in Review: September 2020
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
September books in review. Going through my reading growth and books I've read this month. If you have any questions about this or any other epi...
S3E6 - Project Gutenberg
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing story time rights and how project Gutenberg can help with it. Also, touches on Project Gutenberg and how to access those books.  ...
S3E5 - Bookish Authenticity
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you your true self on bookstagram and other book forums? Do you have influence? Take a listen. Join Libro.FM and use code LLTBPODCAST ...
S3E4 - Rainbows, Butterflies, and Unicorns
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do rainbows, butterflies and unicorns sound? Well, if they make you happy, perhaps you need books that make you feel like rainbows, butterfl...
S3E3 - Book Club: I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT Today's episode had Erin, Katie, Lindsay, Lori and myself discussing this book. Hope you enjoy the discussion. If you enjoyed this...
S3E2 - Bookish change
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do your interests in different genres in books change over time? I explore that briefly in this episode. If you enjoyed this episode or any of m...
S3E1 - Bookish panel discussion for 2nd Anniversary of this podcast!
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 3rd season of this podcast. For the 2nd Anniversary party, I got a group of authors and bookstagrammers together and here's what ...
S2E101 - My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell. Book Talk with Erin. Part 2/2
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT If you enjoyed this episode or any of my previous episodes, please write me a review on Apple Podcasts or on www.ratethispodcast.com/liv...
S2E100: My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell. Book talk with Erin. Part 1/2
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT If you enjoyed this episode or any of my previous episodes, please write me a review on Apple Podcasts or on www.ratethispodcast.com/liv...
S2E99 - Month in Review: August 2020
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you enjoyed this episode or any of my previous episodes, please write me a review on Apple Podcasts or on www.ratethispodcast.com/livingalifethroug...
S2E98 - The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires. Book talk with Erin.
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As mentioned in the episode, you are all invited to my 2nd Anniversary recorded Zoom bookish panel party. Please email me at livingalifethroughb...
S2E97 - Book Club: Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Part 2/2)
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As mentioned in the episode, you are all invited to my 2nd Anniversary recorded Zoom bookish panel party. Please email me at livingalifethroughb...
S2E96 - Book Club: Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Part 1/2)
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As mentioned in the episode, you are all invited to my 2nd Anniversary recorded Zoom bookish panel party. Please email me at livingalifethroughb...
S2E95 - Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy. Book talk with Katie.
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT. We do discuss the book and that includes the end. If you don't mind spoilers, then listen at your own risk. haha! Please wr...
S2E94 - Ereader App Resources For Children
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Beaver and I discuss a lot of popular apps that children can use to read, paid and free. Check it out. You can reach me on Instagram and Facebo...
S2E93 - National Book Lover Day. Here's to us!
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy National Book Lover Day! What does it mean to be a book lover? Here are my thoughts. You can reach me on Instagram and Facebook at L...
S2E92 - Author conversation: Charlotte McConaghy, author of Migrations
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author Charlotte McConaghy breaks through in a big way into the US market with a book published by Flatiron books, an imprint of MacMillan books. &nbs...
S2E91 - Month in Review: July 2020
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about the 7 books I read this month and my reading in general. You can reach me through Instagram or Facebook at Living A Life Through Bo...
S2E90 - The Mystery of Sherlock Holmes by Christopher Todd
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a story adapted to a play. Hope you enjoy it. You can reach me on Instagram and Facebook at Living a Life Through Books. You can e...
S2E89 - Books or Movie/TV
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Instagram handle @starsatnightpub gave me this concept for a podcast, I jumped on it. It took me a while, but I hope I did it all some just...
S2E88 - Book Club: An Island of Sea Women by Lisa See (Part 2/2)
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT. On July 10th our book club discussed An Island of Sea Women, a novel by Lisa See. This historic fiction is set in Korea. &n...
S2E87 - Book Club: An Island of Sea Women by Lisa See (Part 1/2)
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT. On July 10th our book club discussed An Island of Sea Women, a novel by Lisa See. This historic fiction is set in Korea. &n...
S2E86 - The Raven Boys. Book talk with Katie.
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT. I apologize for not adding the spoiler alert to the podcast itself. As I mentioned I'm navigating audio issues with my new ...
S2E85 - Sci-Fi and Alternate History with Alex Wallace
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest, Alex Wallace, is a nerd who is well versed with the genres of Sci-Fi and Alternate History and today he talks to me about those genres and h...
S2E84 - Thoughts on e-readers/e-reader apps
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A brief overview of e-reader and e-reader apps. I do talk Kindle, Nook, Libby and Glose. Hope it's helpful. Please share this episod...
S2E83 - Bookstagram cancel culture
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You can reach me on Instagram or Facebook at Living A Life Through Books. You can also contact me via email at [email protected]...
S2E82 - Month in Review: June 2020
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You can reach me on Instagram or Facebook at Living A Life Through Books. You can also contact me via email at [email protected]...
S2E81 - The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Book talk with Katie. (Part 2/2)
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT: This two part series has myself and Katie talking about Brit Bennett's book The Vanishing Half. While there are no spoilers...
S2E80 - The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Book talk with Katie. (Part 1/2)
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT: This two part series has myself and Katie talking about Brit Bennett's book The Vanishing Half. While there are no spoilers...
S2E79 - Meet the podcaster. Interview by Phillybookfairy. (3/3)
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, we do talk books also, but this is more of a meet the podcaster type of episode. I’m chatting with Instagram handle Phillybookfairy and s...
S2E78 - Meet the podcaster. Interview by Phillybookfairy (2/3)
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, we do talk books also, but this is more of a meet the podcaster type of episode. I’m chatting with Instagram handle Phillybookfairy and s...
S2E77 - Meet the podcaster. Interview by Phillybookfairy. (1/3)
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, we do talk books also, but this is more of a meet the podcaster type of episode. I’m chatting with Instagram handle Phillybookfairy and s...
S2E76 - Book Club: White Rage by Carol Anderson (part 2/2)
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mild spoiler alert. If you haven't studied history, this new history lesson will be eye opening. It will help you understand the racial di...
S2E75 - Book Club: White Rage by Carol Anderson (Part 1/2)
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mild spoiler alert. If you haven't studied history, this new history lesson will be eye opening. It will help you understand the racial di...
S2E74 - A Year Older
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello friends. Today is my birthday and so call it my self-indulgent bookish introspective episode. If you listen 'til the end, I would li...
S2E73 - Mid-Year bookish check-in with Katie
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katie and I did a book bingo giveaway on Instagram that helped stretch our book reading and helped us grow through different genres. The bingo t...
S2E72 - A book list with black authors
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Given our climate today, I hope we all are taking steps to grow past our racist tendencies and grow to accepting all colors of human beings. I c...
S2E71 - Bookish Growth
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I look back at my growth through reading. Serendipity but more. One habit leads to more and that leads to more. This is more of my b...
S2E70 - Month in Review: May 2020
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I discuss my reading (in general) for this month and my podcast. I also list all the 9 books I read and my thoughts on them. You can call ...
S2E69 - Author conversation with Jamie McGillen
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author of In Sight Of the Mountain, Jamie McGillen talks to me about the inspiration for her book and the writing process. Jamie's book is avail...
S2E68 - The Book Club: A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler Part 2/2
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT! In this episode we continue to probe into the book and discuss purity vows and women's sexuality. This is a continuation of...
S2E67 - Book Club: A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler. Part 1/2
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER ALERT! This is a recording of our book club on May 1st, 2020. We discuss the book A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler. &nbs...