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Begin Again follows Frankie McKenzie, who, after a freak accident, finds herself in an otherworldly Station where she can revisit key moments in her past to explore alternate life paths. Victoria and Heli discuss the book's themes, the inspiration behind the Station, and the idea of life's pivotal crossroads. They also play a fun time travel game and delve into Heli's previous works, 'The Shelf' and 'The Couple.' Heli shares her writing journey, advice for her younger self, and a glimpse into her current project focused on motherhood. They also touch on favorite reads and the charm of indie bookstores. The episode wraps up by encouraging readers to reflect on their own life choices and to be content with their journey.

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Tell Me Who You Are is a gripping psychological thriller where Brooklyn psychiatrist Dr. Caroline Strange's life unravels after a patient, Nelson Schack, confesses plans to kill someone and claims to know her true identity. When detectives investigate a missing woman, Dr. Caroline becomes the prime suspect. Determined to prove her innocence, she pursues Nelson, confronting a past she's long tried to escape. Louisa Luna joins me on the couch to talk more about her novel Tell Me Who You Are, also contrasts this book with her previous Alice Vega series and shares insights into her writing process and favorite books.

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Finding Margaret Fuller is a fictionalized account of 19th-century feminist Margaret Fuller's life, including her influential relationships, work in women's rights, and role as the first female foreign correspondent for the New York Tribune. Despite being a mentor to significant figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Louisa May Alcott, Fuller remains an unsung heroine. Alison shares the process of discovering and writing about Fuller, and they discuss her profound impact on modern society despite her tragic early death.

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Wedding objections are a thing! In this episode, I'm joined by author Lynn Painter to talk about her novel "Happily Never After." The story follows Sophie Steinbeck, a bride-to-be who hires a professional wedding objector named Max Parks to call off her wedding after discovering her fiancé's infidelity. We then see Sophie getting interested in Max's job, and they team up to disrupt nuptials. But Sophie and Max have a bond and share undeniable chemistry despite their belief that love doesn't exist. Their dynamic shifts when a groom-to-be hires Sophie to object, revealing that his fiancée is Max's ex, forcing both to confront their feelings for each other.

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This semester, let's go to a quaint English boarding school by the sea! Author Jenny Colgan joins me to talk about her series "The School by the Sea" which explores life at Downey House, an English boarding school. Book one, 'Welcome to the School by the Sea,' introduces new teacher Maggie and her journey from Glasgow to the posh Downey House, as well as her interactions with students Fliss, Alice, and Simone. Book two, 'Rules at the School by the Sea,' follows Maggie into her second year, grappling with her feelings for a colleague, David, and headmistress, Veronica, confronting a past secret. In book three, 'Lessons at the School by the Sea,' scandal hits the school, and we see Maggie's growing feelings for David jeopardize her engagement, plus the students face their own challenges after summer break. Book four, 'Studies at the School by the Sea,' sees Maggie questioning her future at Downey House, caught between her love of teaching and the pull of her Scottish hometown, while we see the students prepare for graduation. During the episode, Jenny also hints at an upcoming fifth book where readers can look forward to more of these evolving tales. So tune in to discover how Jenny's books aim to offer cozy comfort with every page.

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Can a retired art thief help her alien friend Auncle's dwindling race? The Stardust Grail follows Maya, a Princeton graduate student who uncovers a clue to an ancient grail that could save her alien friend Uncle's race. Despite a disastrous previous heist, Maya joins Uncle on an interstellar adventure, racing against Earth's military and other groups to secure the grail. Along the way, they navigate complex moral and cultural dilemmas while exploring diverse worlds and cultures. In this episode, I chat with Yume about her novel, The Stardust Grail, and discuss the themes, characters, and ethical dilemmas they face. The conversation also touches on Yume’s previous book, The Deep Sky, and her favorite authors and books.
BOOK:
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Have you ever felt like everyone else got "the memo" but you? Well, that's precisely how 35-year-old Jenny Green feels, and as a result, she's not looking forward to her upcoming college reunion. She reluctantly attends, and while there, she sees an old career counselor who provides her with a magical memo. This memo offers Jenny the chance to travel back to crucial moments in her life, allowing her to alter her past decisions and potentially change her future.
In this episode, I chat with authors Lauren Mechling and Rachel Dodes about their novel The Memo and its themes of ambition, regret, pressures on women, and what it means to live a fulfilling life. The authors also share personal anecdotes about time travel and their creative process and reflect on life choices they'd alter with a magic memo.
BOOK:
Get a copy of The Memo by Lauren Mechling and Rachel Dodes on Amazon or Bookshop.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
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Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

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Get a detailed recap of this book-to-screen adaptation! Apple TV+'s new series "Lady in the Lake" is an adaptation of Laura Lippman's 2019 novel. The series, set in 1966 Baltimore, stars Natalie Portman as Maddie and Moses Ingram as Cleo. The story begins with a young Jewish girl, Tessie, going missing while also following the converging lives of two women: Maddie Schwartz, a Jewish housewife turned investigative journalist, and Cleo Johnson, a Black single mother grappling with the socio-political climate of 1966 Baltimore. Through parallel storytelling, the episode highlights their struggles and the dramatic events that unfold.
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Episode 1 : https://youtube.com/live/IpuCwETBzfo
Episode 2 : https://youtube.com/live/jo1rvyhkGC8
Episode 3 : https://youtube.com/live/i6mfEbj8m5k
Join me every MONDAY at 2 pm ET for a detailed recap of the twists, turns, and key moments in each episode of this drama-thriller miniseries.
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Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.