What could be more frustrating than a reading slump? Sasha (@pathologically.literate) wants to break up her reading slump and I plan to guide her with my arsenal of advice and my top recommendations to get her reading life back on track.
Sasha asked me for some guidance on choosing her next book and shared some of her all-time favorites that give me a good starting point for recommendations.
This prescription for slump-busting books isn’t just for Sasha. This episode is for ANYONE who has struggled to find their way back to reading again.
Book Gang Podcast Episode 36: Break Up With Your Reading Slump
Listen to the Show:
Listen below or listen on your favorite podcast listening platform!
Join the MomAdvice Book Gang for just $5 for an exclusive one-of-a-kind reading experience, and let me be your tour guide.
I have selected 12 phenomenal books to read together that were picked just for you. These are thought-provoking stories that deserve discussion, and many are hidden literary treasures. The official 2022 MomAdvice Book Club selection announcement will happen on December 1st. Your $5 membership will grant you access to the following exclusive features.
Monthly in-depth video interviews with each of our chosen authors. Learn the stories behind each of their stories and what they hope you will walk away from each of their books.
Exclusive Bookstore Coupon Discounts. Our Fables Bookstore partnership will give Patreon members 15% off ALL the book club selections for our year. This can be applied to both paperback and hardback selections.
Exclusive MomAdvice Book Gang Podcast Episodes & Early Access Book Reviews. Your stack will be toppling over with my real-time reviews each month. These reviews are available in both audio and printable formats.
Monthly Themed Playlists & Digital Downloads. Pair your favorite thriller with my spooky playlist. Brew some tea and listen to an instrumental mix with your favorite classic. Embrace short story songs with my favorite storytellers. The playlists are endless and digital downloads are available for your reading journals.
Sneak Peek Upcoming Content. You will know before anyone else what to expect in upcoming podcast episodes and what I’m researching for our next shows. Be bookishly curious with me and give your input for these MomAdvice Book Gang podcast shows.
This post contains affiliate links.
Shop the above (Amazon) links or shop through my new MomAdvice Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and give a matching 10% to independent bookstores.
The best books, tv, movies, podcasts and products I’ve purchased in 2022!
Hello, my friends! I hope that you’re having a wonderful summer! I thought it might be fun to talk about my favorite things (so far) this year.
Personally, I get bogged down with those end-of-year recaps so I thought a mid-year surprise might be a lovely escape for summer.
Please consider today’s list as INTERACTIVE! Please leave a comment and tell me what’s topped YOUR list this year! It can be anything- books, podcasts, apps, recipes, clothing, organizers- WHATEVER. I love and miss the interactions we share in these spaces.
My Favorite Things (So Far) This Year
Please keep in mind, these are new-to-me discoveries and may not have been released this year.
The Best Apps of the Year (So Far)
Two apps changed my mental health journey this year and I’m forever grateful.
I have been struggling with nighttime anxiety and this app came recommended to me by my therapist to help with my sleep anxiety and insomnia.
Friends, it has helped me more than ANYTHING we have tried.
In particular, it has helped so much with my racing thoughts and inability to shutdown.
Throw on a pair of headphones and immerse yourself in these gorgeous interactive sleep stories.
The narrator acts as a guide, giving you directions for coloring in images and you tap the screen to fill in the colors.
As you tap, it has ASMR sounds that are beautifully pleasant as an added reinforcement. Sounds like tapping floor boards, paper shuffling, rocking a chair, or spinning a metal toy- that kind of thing.
The music and narration are just beautiful and will transport you somewhere else.
I don’t use this app only for bed though.
In fact, I’m listening to the work/study music while I type this post.
Other musical options include lullabies, sleep songs, music to wake up to, and calming tunes.
We share an account as a family and every family member has tried (and loved) this app too.
Last summer I decided I wanted to reign in my evening drinking habit and I used this app to help reinforce my commitment to myself.
Can some people do it without an app?
Sure!
Did I ever honor a commitment that I didn’t invest into and get spelled out to me in black-and-white?
No, I didn’t.
Each week I would make a commitment to the amount I would drink that week and it would coach me every evening to remind me of that commitment I made to myself. It sent me charts on saved money, sleep hours reclaimed, and calories saved.
Gradually, I went from two drinks in the evening (or more) to being a girl who has a glass of wine on special occasions.
Admittedly, the holidays were weird this year and I now notice how I used alcohol to brave social situations.
It was the hardest and best gift I could have ever given myself to feel so aware of my actions.
Alcohol no longer plays a role in my life really at all and it was because of this app.
The Best Podcasts of the Year (So Far)
You know I have to mention the launch of the Book Gang Podcast (subscribe wherever you get podcasts!). The challenge with podcasting has been making shows AND listening to other people’s shows. That said, these are two that I loved this year.
When people talk about podcast hosts feeling like friends, I never really got that. I have always been pretty grounded in the separation in these feelings…that is until this podcast came along.
Fun fact that might change how you feel about me- I deeply despise harmful wellness culture and dieting fads.
These hosts, it turns out, do too, and they debunk and explore the myths around these topics in their show. They tackle everything from fad diets that we perceive as healthy to the problematic Dr. Oz and don’t mind exposing a few wellness influencers and their dramatic demises.
I have belly-laughed through so many of these episodes and appreciate the extensive lengths to their research they go to on why this culture and how fat-shaming is so harmful.
This podcast is going on its eighth season and I’ve enjoyed every single episode.
This takes you through the side door to learn the stories behind the exhibits from the experts themselves.
Each episode is different and utilizes the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers, and astrophysicists to tell the story behind the story.
I promise, you’ll fall in love with this one too. It’s also (relatively) family-friendly, but you can go through episode-by-episode if you have smaller children to pick topics they might enjoy.
I always learn something new and have fun trivia for any dinner party.
The Best Books of the Year (So Far)
If you thought I could narrow it down to just one, I can’t.
These two books that I’m sharing today transported me to a different time and place that I never wanted to end.
They both are coming out this summer so get those pre-orders in.
Gabrielle Zevin is a tried-and-true storyteller, but no one could have prepared me for the epic and sweeping journey she crafted for these characters in her latest book Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow.
For three decades, we follow two unlikely friends who find each other in a children’s hospital.
Sadie’s sister is receiving treatment for cancer, and Sam is recovering from a series of surgeries after a tragic car accident.
They bond over their shared love of video games in the gaming room of the hospital.
However, when Sam discovers that Sadie has been tallying her visits to fulfill her bat mitzvah service, he feels like her charity project instead of a friend.
It ends the fast friendship abruptly, but they find one another again in college when Sadie shares another computer game she has been developing.
The two decide to develop a game together, which follows their success in the gaming industry with their first game.
It also follows the consequences of virtual world-building when they build a world where all are welcome that ends in violence and the dissolution of their formed partnership.
Sam’s chronic pain from his foot injury are written so beautifully and help us understand the daily challenges of chronic pain and learning to find peace with our disabilities when we face them.
This experience is unlike any other that a reader could imagine because Zevin writes each of the games for this company in beautiful and intricate ways that each feels fully fleshed from idea to execution.
I shared these scenes with my software developer husband, who was equally astounded by this remarkable execution.
One world she built, in particular, left me in a puddle on the ground.
It is a journey within a journey within a journey.
Publishers Weekly put it best when they said this book is a “one-of-a-kind achievement.”
Again, I assure you that this will be your favorite book too.
This book hits store on shelves on July 5th. Thank you to the publishing house for this sneak peek.
Best Movies of the Year (So Far)
I try to see a movie every week (both in theatre and/or streaming).
I can’t recall the last time that a movie has transported me MORE than Everything Everywhere All At Once. We went into this one knowing very little and I am really glad we did.
This is the official blurb for the film- “An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes connecting with the lives she could have led.”
It pretty much tells you NOTHING.
Keep it that way.
This is one of the most beautiful stories I’ve seen on the challenges of mothering our daughters. It made me laugh and cry- sometimes at the same time.
The film was astonishing and visually spectacular.
It was so visually stunning, in fact, that we felt guilty that we didn’t pay for a live theater ticket to see it.
It also is spectacularly strange as she goes through the different universes.
I loved every minute of it and the statements it made about what it means to be family and to fight for those you love.
I’ve been obsessed with true crime this year, and this series was one of the best I’ve seen.
Honestly, I’ve been surprised that I haven’t heard more people talk about it.
This documentary follows the life of Steven Stayner and his family, diving into the family’s 50-year journey to unravel the tale of two brothers, one deemed a villain and the other a hero.
Don’t Google anything if you are unfamiliar with the case- allow yourself to be immersed in this family’s story (told by their mother).
What made this one so compelling isn’t just the true crime case itself but the unique use of narration they used to tell this story.
The documentarians brought back the made-for-tv cast to read the scenes from the movie that was made about this case.
It sounds cheesy, but these readings were phenomenal, and they also reminisced on their own experience acting in these roles in a really beautiful reflective exercise about how they felt for their own characters.
If you are highly sensitive, the storytelling is compassionate and beautifully told.
The Best TV of the Year (So Far)
I am REALLY having a hard time today with this category because television has been so exceptional this year.
I’m narrowing it down to the best in ensemble casts and outstanding women’s lead performances today.
This true crime tv series is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband, Russ’ conviction. All along, Russ swore his innocence, but who else could have done it?
Well, it turns out this brutal crime was committed by her weird friend, Pam Hupp, who has felt MORE than entitled to a few of the finer things in life.
Again, narration wins for this one as it utilizes Keith Morrison, the journalist who first covered the mystery in a 2016 episode of Dateline as the narrator for this saga.
This dark comedy of errors could not be illustrated better and Zellweger deserves every award she receives for playing this role.
My friend Kelly recommended this show as one of her favorites, and we devoured this first season.
This adorable mockumentary series follows a group of teachers as they navigate the financial challenges of one public school.
This has so much heart and humor to it.
You can really tell that Quinta Brunson has been a powerful observer in her own mother’s teaching career.
It mimics, I’m sure, the challenges that so many of today’s teachers face. It also showcases brilliantly creative ways teachers work around budget constraints in the show’s thoughtful details.
Our fascination with con artists knew no bounds this year, did it?
I think I’ve watched every single con documentary and film that has come out this year. This is the one that I enjoyed the most though.
This limited tv series, chronicles Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ attempt to revolutionize the healthcare industry after dropping out of college and starting a technology company.
Thanks to all of this coverage on the case, I felt like I knew this story inside out.
Still, nothing prepared me for the performances of these actors or the way that they would tell this story.
It is such a binge-worthy series that you will have a hard time stopping once you start it. The writing of this story is so thoughtful and there are jaw-dropping performances in this cast too.
Amanda Seyfried could not have been more perfectly cast as Elizabeth Holmes.
The Best Purchases of the Year (So Far)
We continue to embrace minimalism. The purchases that I make and share about will always be authentically chosen. These are the things that have made my life better this year.
For the record, I’ve never owned an air purifier, but since I bought this I cannot imagine a day without it.
This gadget came highly rated by NYT and has done a phenomenal job not only reducing the odors in our home, but it also has reduced our difficulties with allergies.
The biggest glow-up from this device is when I am cooking. It has an eco-friendly setting that kicks on to clean out detected odors quickly. While I’m cooking, it efficiently cleans up smells before we have even sat down to dinner.
It also does a stellar job with pets, teenagers, sweaty workout smells, and trash.
I had been dealing with unbearable shoulder pain this year and never thought a poorly fitted bra could have contributed so much to this pain.
I had one bra, in particular, that was my go-to, but they went through some pandemic manufacturing changes that really affected the quality (and my body, it turns out!).
This company boasts half-sizing on bras and smart inclusions like a soft-back detail that doesn’t hurt and ways to adjust pads if you have two different cup sizes.
I can’t believe how much better I feel and imagine there might be a few others out there who haven’t seen a bra update since the pandemic that might benefit from a switch too.
The hue (Glowing G) adds a natural flush that lasts all day. Although it is a little bit pricier than my usual drugstore options, the tiniest bit goes a long way without any need for a second application.
Our home has been so disorganized since the pandemic and part of the problem is that so many of our organizing systems have been failing us.
I implemented some of these organizing systems in our poorly functioning bathroom closet, pantry, and laundry area with REAL success.
Particularly, we had been stockpiling a lot of canned food during these past couple of years and these stacked tiers have stopped me from buying repeat purchases.
It’s all about communication-free communication at our house. This magnetic dishwasher sign lets everyone know if things are clean or dirty, reducing the stacked dishes with people claiming they couldn’t figure it out.
If you need one more communication-free communication strategy, here’s my final hot tip.
These page-turning cozy summer reads are just what you need for your beach bag. Try these summer books that embrace cozy love stories, small-town fun, and even light family drama.
I know I am LIKELY not your go-to for COZY reading choices, so I thought I would bring on a guest who would be.
When I read something that gives me warm fuzzies, you know it is a rare gem that deserves to be talked about.
We have the stack for you if you love a good happily ever after, beach house settings, magical realism, and stories about falling in love.
Today’s books have fun twists and turn that will keep you turning the pages until past bedtime. These plotlines are light enough for beaching read while still delivering on stories that would be perfect for a summer book club.
My guest today is Mary Carver! She is a regular contributor on MomAdvice and the host of The Couch With Mary Carver.
Her podcast is for you if you love TV, movies, music, and books.
In this discussion we share our mutual adoration for Emily Henry (a featured author in this year’s summer reading guide) and Steven Rowley. We also embrace a few farfetched mysteries, food-themed literature, lighter family dysfunction, and bookish-themed tales.
Book Gang Podcast Episode 35: Cozy Summer Reads With Mary Carver
Listen to the Show:
Listen below or listen on your favorite podcast listening platform!
Join the MomAdvice Book Gang for just $5 for an exclusive one-of-a-kind reading experience, and let me be your tour guide. I have selected 12 phenomenal books to read together that were picked just for you. These are thought-provoking stories that deserve discussion, and many are hidden literary treasures. The official 2022 MomAdvice Book Club selection announcement will happen on December 1st. Your $5 membership will grant you access to the following exclusive features.
Monthly in-depth video interviews with each of our chosen authors. Learn the stories behind each of their stories and what they hope you will walk away from each of their books.
Exclusive Bookstore Coupon Discounts. Our Fables Bookstore partnership will give Patreon members 15% off ALL the book club selections for our year. This can be applied to both paperback and hardback selections.
Exclusive MomAdvice Book Gang Podcast Episodes & Early Access Book Reviews. Your stack will be toppling over with my real-time reviews each month. These reviews are available in both audio and printable formats.
Monthly Themed Playlists & Digital Downloads. Pair your favorite thriller with my spooky playlist. Brew some tea and listen to an instrumental mix with your favorite classic. Embrace short story songs with my favorite storytellers. The playlists are endless and digital downloads are available for your reading journals.
Sneak Peek Upcoming Content. You will know before anyone else what to expect in upcoming podcast episodes and what I’m researching for our next shows. Be bookishly curious with me and give your input for these MomAdvice Book Gang podcast shows.
This post contains affiliate links.
Shop the above (Amazon) links or shop through my new MomAdvice Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and give a matching 10% to independent bookstores.
Learn my tricks to maximize your experience with the Scribd app. Get unlimited access to books and audiobooks at one flat rate and how this reading app works.
In 2013, I got the opportunity to work with a new eBook and audiobook membership service called Scribd.
What I didn’t expect was that I would convert into one of their most loyal customers who has been a paid member ever since.
A Scribd subscription is BY FAR one of the best book and audiobook subscriptions for your money and is my most used subscription. However, there is a reason I continue to stay with them, and it isn’t just because they have great books (even though that is the most significant part).
Today I want to talk about why I think this is TRULY the best audiobook service for readers and how I make the most of my membership EVERY MONTH.
I want to explore your biggest burning questions like if authors get paid, what the significant differences are between this kind of access versus Kindle Unlimited membership and some particular things that *I* use this membership for (that might be helpful to you too).
Even if you have been a subscriber for years, today’s tutorial will also offer some hidden benefits to membership.
Let’s get every dollar out of your experience with today’s tutorial.
How to Use Scribd for Your Reading Life
Scribd (it sounds like RIBBED) is, basically, the Netflix membership for book lovers.
For one monthly fee (currently $11.99 per month), you can have access to their entire catalog of eBooks, audiobooks, sheet music, and uploaded documents.
I want to clarify that this is a digital lending library, much like our experience with online tv streaming services.
You do not own the materials.
You own membership to stream the books you want to read or listen to in their membership catalog.
As long as you are a member, you can stream these materials.
At this time, Scribd offers these notable items (plus rotating perks)-
Over TWO MILLION audiobooks and ebooks in one app (they work with 5 of the biggest publishing houses).
Unlimited sheet music and documents (They have over 70,000+ pieces of sheet music available. This catalog includes the classics and contemporary artists).
Unlimited access to podcasts, magazines, and news (including Time Magazine, The Atlantic, Cook’s Illustrated, & Newsweek).
Rotating Membership Perks (more details below on some of my past favorite bonuses).
The monthly subscription includes fiction, nonfiction books (like cookbooks), young adult books, and children’s books.
So your entire family can benefit from this service, all with the cost of just one membership.
How to Find and Add Books to Your Library
Well, the BEST place to check would be the Book Gang Podcast (stream wherever you get podcasts) since it celebrates under-the-radar books, debuts, and backlist selections.
Scribd makes it easier too by offering recommendations based on other books you are reading or have on your library list, much like your experience with other online book purchases.
You can add books by searching the specific title or browse the incredibly curated selections from Scribd’s editors.
These editors’ picks are where I start when I need a little guidance on book selection.
Bookmark the books that you want to save in your library.
Once you decide what you might like to add to your library, you open up the book and read or listen to it.
That’s it!
Now let’s talk about those hidden features on the app and some of those faqs.
The Best Hidden Scribd Features and Frequently Asked Questions
What Device Can I Read My Scribd Books Through?
These books are available across many ebook reading devices, including iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire tablet, Android & the Barnes & Noble Nook tablet.
At this time, the Kindle Paperwhite is not a supported device.
Is it Unlimited? Sort of!
Regarding reading, there’s no limit on the number of books or audiobooks you can read or listen to each month.
You may sometimes notice that a title you have saved indicates it will be “Available Soon.”
Once your subscription renews for the next month, your library will refresh, and you’ll be able to select from the entire library.
The reason for this is because they can “adjust availability” of books based on contracts with these publishing houses.
In their defense, they claim it is to pay authors fairlybased on the contract distribution terms.
It can be frustrating so if there is a book you are, particularly excited to read that month, prioritize it just in case it becomes unavailable until the next month.
I would say that this is my only issue with this platform.
How Do I Download Content When I’m Traveling?
To store content on your device for offline reading, tap on the cover of the book you wish to save, and you’ll be dropped into the book’s summary page.
To download the book, tap the “Download” button on the summary page.
Again, it is up to each publisher what they want to make available to its users. Some publishers disable downloading for specific titles, and the ‘Download’ option won’t be shown for those titles.
You’ll still be able to enjoy them on Scribd, but they won’t be directly downloadable.
Do Authors Get Paid When You Read on Scribd?
As I hinted earilier, Scribd does pay authors for their work.
I am quoting them directly when I share this statement, “Scribd has deals with our authors and publishing partners concerning payment for all membership content.
Basically, every time you read a premium title or listen to an audiobook, we pay the author the full price of their work!
Revenue that Scribd earns from monthly membership fees is paid to the original publishers or authors every time you read their work on Scribd.”
What is the Difference Between Scribd and Kindle Unlimited?
Scribd is a better value and they offer a completely different catalog.
Kindle Unlimited is a library of (primarily) self-published authors.
On the other hand, Scribd works with five big publishing houses- Simon and Schuster, Penguin Random House, Hachette, HarperCollins, & Macmillan.
The catalog is updated so well that I can often secure my new release books the week they come out.
I find with Scribd that their audiobook selection is more robust though than their book selection.
What is the Difference Between Scribd and Audible?
The most significant difference between these two is the pricing.
Scribd is an unlimited service, while Audible offers a single credit for $14.95 a month.
Audible may offer a more extensive selection but comes at a higher price.
What Are Some of My Favorite Hidden Features on Scribd?
Although I wouldn’t consider this first element to be “hidden,” I want to remind you that access to ebooks means you have access to cookbooks and books on health.
If you are on a specific diet or diagnosed with a health condition, this resource is INVALUABLE for your family.
When my daughter played guitar, we used the catalog of sheet music for her lessons.
I also want to discuss two lesser-known features you might have missed with your membership.
Let’s start with your Member Perks!
Scribd keeps a rotating catalog of member bonuses through various partnerships that, in the past, have included NYT subscriber bundles and Pandora Premium memberships.
Another fun feature is that Scribd offers a sleep timer on audiobooks. So if you want to listen to a book to fall asleep, try using this feature!
Just click the icon in the upper left-hand corner, and you can select any chapter immediately!
Select the moon icon on the lower right side of the audio page to use the Sleep Timer. The menu will appear, and select the length of time you wish for the book to play. The playback will automatically turn off once the timer counts down to zero.
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Sound off: What has been your experience with Scribd? Do you have any other questions about this platform?
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Imagine your childhood becomes a sitcom. As the daughter of Roseanne Barr, Jenny Pentland knows a lot about this and documents her story in her riveting memoir, This Will Be Funny Later.
This coming-of-age memoir isn’t about Roseanne though.
Jenny shares her journey through her teen years from fat camps to wilderness boot camps to her stay in mental health facilities that brought to light the for-profit model of the troubled teen industry.
Book Gang Podcast Episode 34: This Will Be Funny Later (Interview With Jenny Pentland)
In today’s podcast, we discuss Pentland’s early family life in working-class Denver and the life that they could have never imagined unfolded. We then follow her story as Roseanne finds success as a comedian and the family leaves behind the Rockies to head to Los Angeles.
What would it be like to watch the show of your own life? What if the number one question you got asked is “Are you Becky or Darlene?”
We discuss the disturbing freedom that publications like the National Enquirer had to pursue and exploit their family for profit and what it would be like to be a child swept up in the frenzy of tabloid fodder.
We also discuss the necessary work of memoir writing and how to learn to write your story objectively when it is so deeply personal.
Jenny’s encouraging words are the ones you need to hear if you want to write a memoir. Her life story filled with obstacles reminds us that we all have a story to share and we shouldn’t let life’s daily obstacles stop us from sharing it.
Listen to the Show:
Listen below or listen on your favorite podcast listening platform!
Join the MomAdvice Book Gang for just $5 for an exclusive one-of-a-kind reading experience, and let me be your tour guide. I have selected 12 phenomenal books to read together that were picked just for you. These are thought-provoking stories that deserve discussion, and many are hidden literary treasures. The official 2022 MomAdvice Book Club selection announcement will happen on December 1st. Your $5 membership will grant you access to the following exclusive features.
Monthly in-depth video interviews with each of our chosen authors. Learn the stories behind each of their stories and what they hope you will walk away from each of their books.
Exclusive Bookstore Coupon Discounts. Our Fables Bookstore partnership will give Patreon members 15% off ALL the book club selections for our year. This can be applied to both paperback and hardback selections.
Exclusive MomAdvice Book Gang Podcast Episodes & Early Access Book Reviews. Your stack will be toppling over with my real-time reviews each month. These reviews are available in both audio and printable formats.
Monthly Themed Playlists & Digital Downloads. Pair your favorite thriller with my spooky playlist. Brew some tea and listen to an instrumental mix with your favorite classic. Embrace short story songs with my favorite storytellers. The playlists are endless and digital downloads are available for your reading journals.
Sneak Peek Upcoming Content. You will know before anyone else what to expect in upcoming podcast episodes and what I’m researching for our next shows. Be bookishly curious with me and give your input for these MomAdvice Book Gang podcast shows.
This post contains affiliate links.
Shop the above (Amazon) links or shop through my new MomAdvice Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and give a matching 10% to independent bookstores.
No need to wait for the latest summer releases when you have this list of best backlist books to check out.
This is the second part of our discussion today.
My well-read co-host, Larry Hoffer, is back to talk about our favorite older books and why these should be in your stack this year too.
Not familiar with the term backlist or frontlist books? The book industry groups published books into two types- frontlist (titles that have sold in the current year) and backlist (titles that are older than a year).
We have resurrected some of our top recommendations in this two-part series that can keep you company while you wait for your library holds to come in. Today we discuss our favorites that are two years or more older.
This list of older books have brought us great joy over our reading years and we can’t wait to tell you why these will make the perfect addition to your reading life too.
Book Gang Podcast Episode 33: The Best Backlist Books You Missed (Part 2)
Listen to the Show:
Listen below or listen on your favorite podcast listening platform!
Join the MomAdvice Book Gang for just $5 for an exclusive one-of-a-kind reading experience, and let me be your tour guide. I have selected 12 phenomenal books to read together that were picked just for you. These are thought-provoking stories that deserve discussion, and many are hidden literary treasures. The official 2022 MomAdvice Book Club selection announcement will happen on December 1st. Your $5 membership will grant you access to the following exclusive features.
Monthly in-depth video interviews with each of our chosen authors. Learn the stories behind each of their stories and what they hope you will walk away from each of their books.
Exclusive Bookstore Coupon Discounts. Our Fables Bookstore partnership will give Patreon members 15% off ALL the book club selections for our year. This can be applied to both paperback and hardback selections.
Exclusive MomAdvice Book Gang Podcast Episodes & Early Access Book Reviews. Your stack will be toppling over with my real-time reviews each month. These reviews are available in both audio and printable formats.
Monthly Themed Playlists & Digital Downloads. Pair your favorite thriller with my spooky playlist. Brew some tea and listen to an instrumental mix with your favorite classic. Embrace short story songs with my favorite storytellers. The playlists are endless and digital downloads are available for your reading journals.
Sneak Peek Upcoming Content. You will know before anyone else what to expect in upcoming podcast episodes and what I’m researching for our next shows. Be bookishly curious with me and give your input for these MomAdvice Book Gang podcast shows.
This post contains affiliate links.
Shop the above (Amazon) links or shop through my new MomAdvice Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and give a matching 10% to independent bookstores.