Sarah's Bookshelves Live
Episodes
Lee Kelly + Jennifer Thorne (Authors of The Midnight Show) | Ep. 222
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 222, Sarah talks with authors Jennifer Marie Thorne and Lee Kelly about their latest co-written novel, The Midnight Show. Set in the world...
Spring 2026 Book Preview with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 221
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Spring 2026 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated boo...
Winter 2026 Circle Back with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 220
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 220, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 16 new releases they shared in the Winter 2026 Book Preview, now that t...
T Kira Madden (Author of Whidbey) | Ep. 219
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 219, Sarah talks with author T Kira Madden about her debut novel, Whidbey. A dark, atmospheric story that explores the long reach of violen...
Reading Through the Enneagram with Sarajane Case (Author of The Honest Enneagram) | Ep. 218
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 218, Sarah chats with Enneagram author, speaker, and podcaster Sarajane Case about Reading Through the Enneagram. After a brief introductio...
Reading Through the Enneagram with Sarajane Case (author of The Honest Enneagram) | Ep. 218
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 218, Sarah chats with Enneagram author, speaker, and podcaster Sarajane Case about Reading Through the Enneagram. After a brief introductio...
Christine Kuehn (Author of Family of Spies) | Ep. 217
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 217, Sarah chats with author Christine Kuehn about her memoir, Family of Spies, and the thirty-year journey that led her to uncover a long...
Best of Horror with Meredith Monday Schwartz (Currently Reading) | Ep. 216
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 216 continues the Best of… series with a deep dive into the horror genre. Meredith Monday Schwartz of the Currently Reading podcast joins th...
The Best Backlist We Read in 2025 with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 215
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 215, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books share the best backlist books they read in 2025. They discuss their top 5 backlist books...
Winter 2026 Book Preview with Catherine Gilmore | Ep. 214
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Winter 2026 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 16 of their most anticipated boo...
Best Books of 2025 Genre Awards with Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) | Ep. 213
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 213, Sarah and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) wrap up the year with the Best Books of 2025 Genre Awards. They reveal their Overall Best Books...
Best Books of 2025 Superlatives with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) | Ep. 212
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 212, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books start wrapping up 2025 with the first of the two year-end episodes: Best Books of 2025 Sup...
Fall 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) (Ep. 211)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 211, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 14 new releases they shared in the Fall 2025 Book Preview, now that t...
State of the Publishing Industry in 2025 with Laura McGrath, Author of the textCrunch Substack (Ep. 210)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 210, Laura McGrath, author of the popular Substack newsletter, textCrunch, joins Sarah to take a sharp look at the State of the Publishing Ind...
Ep. 209: 2025 Debuts Special with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 209, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) join Sarah for the 5th annual Debuts Special! They're sharing their reading ...
Ep. 208: Best of Narrative Nonfiction with Elizabeth Barnhill of Fabled Bookshop (@FabledBookshop)
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 208 brings the third installment of our "Best of…" series. Elizabeth Barnhill of Fabled Bookshop joined Sarah for the Best of Narrative Nonfic...
Ep. 207: Regina Black (Author of August Lane)
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 207, Sarah chats with author Regina Black about her newest novel, August Lane. A second-chance romance about two people healing from trauma...
An Important Podcast Announcement
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please listen to the accompanying (less than 4 minute) episode for an important update about the Sarah's Bookshelves Live podcast. Thank you, Sarah
Ep. 206: Behind the Scenes of Book Festivals & Author Interviews with Jason Blitman (Host of the Gays Reading Podcast)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 206, fellow podcaster Jason Blitman, host of the Gays Reading podcast, joins Sarah to go behind the scenes of producing book festivals. ...
Ep. 205: Fall 2025 Book Preview with Catherine GIlmore (@GilmoreGuide)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Fall 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 14 of their most anticipated books...
Ep. 204: Summer 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 204, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 12 new releases they shared in the Summer 2025 Book Preview, now that...
Ep. 203: An Indie Bookstore's First Year with Gayle Weiswasser (Co-Founder of Wonderland Books)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 203, Gayle Weiswasser, co-founder of Wonderland Books, an independent bookstore in Bethesda, Maryland, returns to the podcast with Sarah f...
Ep. 202: 2025 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 202, Susie (@NovelVisits) and Sarah explore some of their new favorite Micro Genres. Since starting the Micro Genres series, they've loved ...
Ep. 201: Lidija Hilje (Author of Slanting Towards the Sea) + Book Recommendations
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 201, author Lidija Hilje talks with Sarah about her debut novel, Slanting Towards the Sea. Spanning two decades and one transformative su...
Ep. 200: 200th Episode Celebration with Susie and Catherine
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 200th episode of Sarah's Bookshelves Live with a very special celebration with both co-hosts: Susie (@NovelVisits) and Catherine of Gi...
Ep. 199: Best Books of 2025 (So Far) with Susie and Catherine
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 199, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits), Catherine Gilmore (@GilmoreGuide), and Sarah are all back on the mic, ready to catch up on how their reading ...
Ep. 198: Best of Thrillers with Anderson McKean of Page & Palette (@PagePalette)
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 198 is the second episode of our brand-new "Best of…" series. Anderson McKean of Page & Palette Bookstore joined me for the Best of Thrillers,...
Ep. 197: Summer 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Summer 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated boo...
Ep. 196: Spring 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 196, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 12 new releases they shared in the Spring 2025 Book Preview, now that t...
Ep. 195: 2025 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 195, Susie (@NovelVisits) and Sarah are back to share their favorite books that missed last year's Summer Reading Guide and our #1 picks for ea...
Ep. 194: Bookish Time Capsule (2017) with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 194, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Sarah head back to the year 2017 in the book world with this second annual special retrospective episode! ...
Ep. 193: Clare Leslie Hall (Author of Broken Country) + Book Recommendations
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 193, author Clare Leslie Hall talks with Sarah about her US debut, Broken Country — a breakout hit and a Reese's Book Club pick. A gen...
Ep. 192: Spring 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Spring 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 12 of their most anticipated boo...
Ep. 191: Winter 2025 Circle Back with Catherine (@GIlmoreGuide)
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 191, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 16 new releases they shared in the Winter 2025 Book Preview. They sh...
Ep. 190: Behind the Scenes of a Book-to-Screen Adaptation with Georgia Hunter (Author of One Good Thing) + Book Recommendations
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 190, author Georgia Hunter returns to the podcast to chat with Sarah about her sophomore novel, One Good Thing, and go behind-the-scenes ...
Ep. 189: Karen Thompson Walker (Author of The Strange Case of Jane O.) + Book Recommendations
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 189, author Karen Thompson Walker talks with Sarah about her career to date and her newest novel, The Strange Case of Jane O. Karen discu...
Ep. 188: Best of Fantasy with Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley)
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 188, we are kicking off our new "Best of…" series with Sarah's Bookshelves Live team member, Chrissie, for the Best of Fantasy. Today, Chriss...
Ep. 187: State of the Publishing Industry in 2024 with Kathleen Schmidt of the Publishing Confidential Substack
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 187, Kathleen Schmidt, author of the popular Substack newsletter, Publishing Confidential, joins Sarah to dissect and discuss the State of the ...
Ep. 186: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2024 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 186, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and Sarah share the best backlist books they read in 2024. They discuss their top 5 backlist books from last...
Ep. 185: Winter 2025 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Winter 2025 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 16 of their most anticipated boo...
Ep. 184: Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 184, Susie (@NovelVisits) and I close out the year with our Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards. We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and ...
Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Amazon's Best Books of 2024 List with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bonus Podcast Episode, Al Woodworth, Senior Editor and Manager at Amazon Books Editorial, returns to the show to take listeners behind the sce...
Ep. 183: Best Books of 2024 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits)
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 183, we're starting the wrap-up of 2024 with the first of our two year-end episodes: Best Books of 2024 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits)....
Ep. 182: Chelsea Bieker (Author of Madwoman) + Book Recommendations
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 182, author Chelsea Bieker discusss her new novel, Madwoman, with Sarah. Chelsea shares how her own childhood inspired the fictional chara...
Ep. 181: Fall 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 181, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 16 new releases they shared in the Fall 2024 Book Preview, now that t...
Ep. 180: 2024 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 180, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and Sarah return with the 4th annual Debuts Special! They're sharing their favorite debuts, new and backli...
Ep. 179: From Corporate America to Indie Bookstore Owner with Gayle Weiswasser (Co-Founder of Wonderland Books) + Book Recommendations
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 179, Sarah is joined by Gayle Weiswasser, co-founder of Wonderland Books, an independent bookstore in Bethesda, MD opening in November 202...
Ep. 178: Behind the Scenes of Amazon's Best Books Lists with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial + Book Recommendations
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 178, Al Woodworth, Senior Editor and Manager at Amazon Books Editorial, goes behind the scenes of Amazon's editorial division, including th...
Ep. 177: Fall 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Fall 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books relea...
Ep. 176: Summer 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 176, Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and I catch up on the 12 new releases from the Summer 2024 Book Preview. We share our reading st...
Ep. 175: 2024 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits)
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 175, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I explore our favorite Micro Genres for 2024. Over the past year, we've continued to refine our readin...
Ep. 174: Unscripted | Auto-Buy Authors with Susie and Catherine
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Ep. 174, due to an unexpected change in our episode schedule, we're bringing you an episode from our newest Patreon bonus series, Unscripted. Thi...
Ep. 173: Circling Back to Micro Genres We've Loved (2024) with Susie (@NovelVisits)
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Ep. 173, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) joins me as we circle back to one of our favorite topics — niching down our reading into micro genres! In t...
Ep. 172: Best Books of 2024 (So Far) with Susie and Catherine
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 172, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits), Catherine Gilmore (@GilmoreGuide), and I are together for the first time on the big show to catch up on our 2...
Ep. 171: Rufi Thorpe (Author of Margo's Got Money Troubles) + Book Recommendations
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 171, Rufi Thorpe she joins me to discuss her latest novel, Margo's Got Money Troubles, and her career arc in general. Rufi talks about her...
Ep. 170: Summer 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including ...
Ep. 169: Spring 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 169, Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and I catch up on the 12 new releases from the Spring 2024 Book Preview. We share our reading st...
Ep. 168: 2024 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite books that missed last year's Summer Reading Guide, some shorter books we think are great for sum...
Ep. 167: Circling Back to 2018 in Books with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 167, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I are circling back to 2018 in the book world with a special retrospective episode! We share big bookish h...
Ep. 166: Andrew Boryga (Author of Victim) + Book Recommendations
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 166, author Andrew Boryga joins me to discuss his debut novel, Victim, a funny and gripping satire about success and identity. Through the...
Ep. 165: Spring 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Spring 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated...
Ep. 164: Winter 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I circle back to the 16 books we featured in the Winter 2024 Book Preview. We'll be sharing our rea...
Ep. 163: Classics & Retellings 101 with Sara Hildreth (@FictionMatters) + Book Recommendations
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 163, Sara Hildreth, from @FictionMatters and co-host of the podcast Novel Pairings, returns for her third appearance on our show as our ...
Ep. 162: BookTok 101 with Leigh Stein (Author & Journalist) + Book Recommendations
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 162, Leigh Stein (author and journalist) joins me to jump into the world of BookTok, the bookish corner of TikTok. We talk about what early...
Ep. 161: Amanda Peters (Author of The Berry Pickers) + Book Recommendations
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 161, author Amanda Peters joins me to discuss her surprise hit novel, The Berry Pickers. This debut novel (which was the 2023 Barnes & Nob...
Ep. 160: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2023 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 160, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I share the best backlist books we read in 2023. We each discuss our top 5 backlist books from last year...
Ep. 159: Winter 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Winter 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipate...
Ep. 158: Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits)
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 158, we wrap up the year with our Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits). We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and ...
Ep. 157: Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits)
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're gearing up to close out our year of reading with today's podcast episode, featuring the Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits...
Ep. 156: 2023 State of the Industry with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For our first annual 2023 State of the Industry episode, we're welcoming back literary agent Sarah Landis for an overview and exploration of some hot ...
Ep. 155: Fall 2023 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the Fall 2023 Book Preview, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I shared our 12 most-anticipated books that released mid-August – December. Today we'r...
Ep. 154: Behind the Scenes of Book Cover Design with Karen Horton (Former Art Director at Henry Holt) + Book Recommendations
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In podcast episode 154, we're diving into the world of book cover design with Karen Horton, graphic designer and former Art Director at Henry Holt. Ka...
Ep. 153: 2023 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 153, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I are back for our 3rd annual Debuts Special! Today, we're sharing our favorite debuts from 2023 (so f...
Ep. 152: Liz Nugent (Author of Strange Sally Diamond) + Book Recommendations
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 152, author Liz Nugent talks about her latest novel, Strange Sally Diamond. Liz is known for her dark and psychological storytelling. Str...
Ep. 151: Angie Kim (Author of Happiness Falls) + Book Recommendations
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 151 brings author Angie Kim back to the podcast with her sophomore novel, Happiness Falls. Angie is carving out her niche with literary myste...
Ep. 150: Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated b...
Ep. 149: Summer 2023 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 149, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I revisit the 12 books released from June to mid-August that we featured in the Summer 2023 Book Preview. ...
Ep. 148: Backlist: Best Books of 2020 with Susie (@NovelVisits)
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 148, as the podcast takes a brief break, we revisit a backlist episode…the Best Books of 2020 with Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits). Re-liste...
Ep. 147: Lara Love Hardin (Author of The Many Lives of Mama Love) + Book Recommendations
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 147, Lara Love Hardin joins me to discuss her memoir, The Many Lives of Mama Love. Lara shares her journey from opioid addict (funded thro...
Ep. 146: Katie Williams (Author of My Murder) + Book Recommendations
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast episode, Katie Williams and I delve into the complex questions surrounding motherhood, marriage, and society's fixation on a certai...
Ep. 145: 2023 Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits)
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 145, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I dive into micro genres — the niches within niches that we've come to adore. Over the past year, we...
Ep. 144: John Marrs (Author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act)
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Marrs, best-selling author of The One, The Passengers, and The Marriage Act, talks about his journey from self-published to bestselling author...
Ep. 143: Behind the Scenes of Book Coaching with Abigail K. Perry (of Lit Match Podcast) + Book Recommendations
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Sarah's Bookshelves Live, we dive into the fascinating world of book coaching with Abigail K. Perry (@abigailkperry)! We chat ab...
Ep. 142: Summer 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Announcement In addition to my annual 2023 Summer Reading Guide, I'm once again offering Superstars Patrons ($7/mo) exclusive access to Summer Shelv...
Ep. 141: Spring 2023 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine (Gilmore Guide to Books) and I revisit the 12 books released in April and May featured in the Spring 2023 Book Preview. We give updates o...
Ep. 140: 2023 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite books that missed last year's Summer Reading Guides, some nonfiction books we think are great for...
Ep. 139: Brendan Slocumb (Author of Symphony of Secrets) + Book Recommendations
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 139, Brendan Slocumb talks about his sophomore novel, Symphony of Secrets, and the inspiration behind it. He shares a fascinating look in...
Ep. 138: Rebecca Makkai (Author of I Have Some Questions for You) + Book Recommendations
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 138, author Rebecca Makkai discusses I Have Some Questions for You, her latest novel that explores societal issues such as racism and wron...
Ep. 137: Spring 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Spring 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated...
Ep. 136: Winter 2023 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Catherine (Gilmore Guide to Books) and I circle back to the 16 books we featured in the Winter 2023 Book Preview. We'll be sharin...
Ep. 135: William Landay (Author of All That Is Mine I Carry With Me) + Book Recommendations
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 135, author William Landay discusses his latest novel, All That Is Mine I Carry With Me, while also sharing his background as a prosecutor...
Ep. 134: Deborah Goodrich Royce (Author of Reef Road) + Book Recommendations
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Deborah Goodrich Royce joins me to talk about her latest book, Reef Road. We discuss the personal story behind her book and the r...
Ep. 133: Speculative Fiction / Fantasy 101 with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent)
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Literary agent Sarah Landis joins me for a deep dive into the Speculative Fiction / Fantasy genre. Sarah breaks down these terms, shares popular boo...
Ep. 132: Katie Gutierrez (Author of More Than You'll Ever Know) + Book Recommendations
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Gutierrez joins me for a spoiler-free discussion of her debut novel, More Than You'll Ever Know, which is a character study about a complex and...
Ep. 131: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2022 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 131, Catherine (@gilmoreguide) and I share the best backlist books we read in 2022. We each share our top 5 backlist books from 2022, some ...
Ep. 130: Winter 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Winter 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated...
Ep. 129: Best Books of 2022 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits)
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our 2022 year-end reading roundup continues today with our Best Books of 2022 Genre Awards with Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits). We reveal our Overall Bes...
Ep. 128: Best Books of 2022 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our 2022 year-end reading roundup starts today with Best Books of 2022 Superlatives with Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits). This year, we're splitting our ...
Ep. 127: Fall 2022 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the Fall 2022 Book Preview, Catherine (Gilmore Guide to Books) and I shared our 16 most-anticipated books that released mid-August – December 20...
Ep. 126: Behind the Scenes of Producing Audiobooks (with Karen Dziekonski of Penguin Random House Audio) + Audiobook Recommendations
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 126, audiobook producer Karen Dziekonski from Penguin Random House Audio joins me for today's deep-dive discussion. Karen takes us behind t...