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Chapter 121: Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden
This week we're discussing a memoir that reads like fiction. We deep dive on Belle Burden's story of the dissolution of her marriage. We ask questions like - how would...
Chapter 120: In Conversation with Emma Brodie
We are absolutely tickled to have author and fandom queen Emma Brodie on the show this week! She shares how her love of story began at a young age, including acting ou...
Chapter 119: The Deal (Off Campus #1) by Elle Kennedy
This week we deep dive on the first book in Elle Kennedy's popular hockey romance series, which is now available to stream as an on-screen adaptation. Steph shares how...
Chapter 118: Into the Blue by Emma Brodie
This week we're talking about a book that has taken the reading community by storm. We share how much we loved her first book - Songs in Ursa Major, the singular natur...
Chapter 117: In Conversation with Juliet Izon
This week we are delighted to welcome to the show veteran journalist and debut novelist Juliet Izon. We discuss her childhood love of writing, her dream to work at Vog...
Chapter 116: The Hall of Fame for Sports Books
We have a thematic episode for you this week, as we share our favorite sports books. Spanning contemporary fiction, non-fiction, young adult, and middle grade, our top...
Chapter 115: In Conversation with Elizabeth Skarpnes
This week we welcome To The Gallows author Elizabeth Skarpnes to the show. She discusses her childhood love of reading, choosing library time over recess, how her book...
Chapter 114: Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell
This week we're chatting about the upcoming novel from an author we all adore. We deep dive on Cherry Baby, discussing the reality of moving through the world in a plu...
Chapter 113: The Encore by Juliet Izon
This week we're discussing a debut novel that the author self-describes as "Daisy Jones & the Six meets Gossip Girl." We chat about receiving an early copy, meeting Ju...
Chapter 112: In Conversation with Jessica Guerrieri
This week we are joined by author and Heated Rivalry super fan, Jessica Guerrieri. We talk about what hooked us on the show, the beautiful combination of safety, conse...
Chapter 111: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
This week we're discussing an epistolary novel that has taken the world by storm. We chat about the joy of reading letters, the fiery personality of the main character...
Chapter 110: Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
This week we're solving a mystery with Holly Jackson's debut adult thriller. We discuss the expert pacing of the story, the interesting use of past and present tense, ...
Chapter 109: Game Changers Series by Rachel Reid (Part II)
Our "I'm coming to the cottage" candle is lit and we're talking about books 4 - 6 of the Game Changers series. We gush about the cherub of a person that is Harris, Ily...
Chapter 108: Happy Place by Emily Henry
We've got all the feels like week after reading Emily Henry's homage to annual traditions. We talk about her gift for conjuring nostalgia, the way she creates intimacy...
Chapter 107: Heart the Lover by Lily King
This week we're talking about a deeply emotional book. Lily King is a Massachusetts native, now living in Portland, Maine, who has written a book about a love triangle...
Chapter 106: Page-to-Screen Wishlist
It's a giggle fest this week as we explore one of our favorite topics: books we'd love to see become TV shows or movies. Each of us share our top picks for stories we'...
Chapter 105: In Conversation with Vanessa Lillie
We have a special treat for you this week. Stephanie interviews Vanessa Lillie, author of Blood Sisters, The Bone Thief, Little Voices, and For the Best. She is also t...
Chapter 104: Upward Bound by Woody Brown
This week we're talking about a powerful and moving book by Woody Brown, an author who is non-verbal. This is the story of the clients, parents, and caregivers at a fa...
Chapter 103: Game Changers Series by Rachel Reid (Part I)
Heated Rivalry fans, this week's episode is for you! We are breaking down our thoughts on the first three books in Rachel Reid's Game Changers series. We talk about he...
Chapter 102: Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns
This week we're under the spell of the beautiful and lyrical writing of Amy Jo Burns. We talk about her upcoming novel featuring two women trying to find their place i...