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Book Gang Podcast Episode 24: Strong Book Opinions Wanted

Friday, March 4th, 2022
Book Gang Podcast Episode 24: Strong Book Opinions Wanted

Book Gang Podcast Episode 24: Strong Book Opinions Wanted (With Lindsay @theopinionatedreader)

Lindsay (@theopinionatedreader) may have been tasked with the most challenging podcast assignment yet, but it seemed fitting for a bookstagrammer that builds a brand on strong book opinions.

So today we discuss three books she loved and three books she hated. Learn some of the best practices for sharing negative book reviews and what surprising author friendship blossomed from a positive book review.  

CONTENT WARNINGS FOR TODAY (with timestamps)

Today’s episode does have trigger warnings for the last portion of our show (in the negative review

  • The negative reviews do have spoilers.
  • 43:05- A rape case is mishandled and there is a discussion on how this case would actually be handled based on Lindsay’s background (and her husband’s background) working as a sex crime’s detective and intern in the sex crimes unit. 
  • 52:52- May be triggering to those facing disabilities because it is about someone being dishonest about a health diagnosis.

Book Gang Podcast Episode 24: Strong Book Opinions Wanted

Listen to the Show:

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Opinionated Reader on Instagram

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon

A Little Hope by Ethan Joella

Bath Haus Review on Patreon

The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Book of Harlan by Bernice McFadden

Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels

The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne

Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni

Ordinary Grace by William Kent Kruger

Setting Free the Kites by Alex George

A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler

Such A Fun Age by Kylie Reid

When You Hate Your Neighbor, and Then Your Kids Start Dating by Kiley Reid in the NY Times

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez

Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

MomAdvice Patreon

The Spoon Theory

Connect With Me:

Amy is @momadvice on Instagram

Join the Patreon Community For the Bonus Content

Join Our Patreon Book Gang Today

Do you want to have the best reading year ever? 

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.

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More Book Fun with MomAdvice:

MomAdvice 2022 Free Online Book Club

Book Gang Podcast Episode 23: Lessons For Writing Your First Book (With Ethan Joella)

Friday, February 18th, 2022

Book Gang Podcast Episode 23: Lessons For Writing Your First Book with Ethan Joella

 

A Little Hope was selected as a Read With Jenna & Book of the Month Selection, but Ethan Joella is here to tell you that writing your first book can be quite the journey.

Ethan knows all about good writing, in fact, he instructs his students on this topic.

Today we are talking about the structure of this beautifully interconnected story in a sleepy seaside town and why good stories are often made up of those little-noticed details.

Landing the traditional publishing deal for his debut fiction book took a lot of writing time and patience, but this novel ended up landing in just the right hands at the perfect time. It’s a magical story that I think you will really appreciate.

Today we are discussing this journey from book idea to bestselling author. Ethan candidly shares about his writing process and how social media has been a proven connection tool for published authors to get the word out about their beautiful books.

What story idea do you need to make happen?

We hope this episode brings the motivation you need for your next writing session.

This is the episode you need if you want to start writing and finish your book this year.

I hope it inspires you to push through writer’s block and devote even fifteen minutes a day to making your literary dreams happen.

Book Gang Podcast Episode 23: Lessons For Writing Your First Book (With Ethan Joella)

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Mentioned in this episode:

Ethan Joella

MomAdvice on Patreon

The Wild Light by Jeff Zentner

MomAdvice Book Club

A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella

A Little Hope by Ethan Joella

Did You Ever Have A Family by Bill Clegg

MomAdvice Interview with Bill Clegg

Ernie’s Ark by Monica Wood

Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

When It Happens to You by Molly Ringwald

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

Book of the Month

Alexandra Daddario

The People We Keep by Alison Larkin

Read with Jenna

Book of Harlan by Bernice McFadden

The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler

Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler

Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O’Nan

Jhumpa Lahiri

Curtis Sittenfeld

In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson is Buried by Amy Hempel

John Cheever

Ernest Hemingway

Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn Ward

The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild

Ethan Joella on Instagram

Ethan Joella on Twitter

A Little Hope on Amazon

A Little Hope on Target

A Little Hope on Barnes & Noble

A Little Hope on Goodreads

Connect With Me:

Amy is @momadvice on Instagram

Join the Patreon Community For the Bonus Content

 

 

Join Our Patreon Book Gang Today

Do you want to have the best reading year ever? 

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.

Book Gang Podcast Episode 23: Lessons For Writing Your First Book with Ethan Joella

 

Book Gang Podcast Episode 23: Lessons For Writing Your First Book with Ethan Joella

 

Sign Up for the MomAdvice Newsletter!

 

More Book Fun with MomAdvice:

 

2022 MomAdvice Book Club

MomAdvice 2022 Book Club 

 

 

Podcast Episode 20: Hopes & Heartbreaks of Pandemic Publishing with Gae Polisner

Episode 20: Hopes & Heartbreaks of Pandemic Publishing with Gae Polisner

 

14 New Must Reads for your Stack

A Little Hope and More Books For Your Stack

Book Gang Podcast Episode 22: Books About Books (With Fables Books)

Friday, February 11th, 2022

Book Gang Podcast Episode 22: Books About Books

This month, Kristin from Fables Books joins us to explore books about books through the brand new Fables Books Reading Challenge! We discuss our favorite books that embrace fictional bookstore settings and libraries. This episode has you covered whether you are looking for a love story or that perfect true crime nonfiction book escape with. This is the stack you need for your next book club night and can be a great bonding tool for ANYONE who simply loves books. 

If you love reading, these backlist forgotten books are perfect for fans of comforting reading escape. I don’t know a book lover that wouldn’t want to read a book about books and reading. There is nothing better than celebrating the power of books and everyone who loves them.

Along with today’s discussion, we are also talking about The Storygraph tool and how you can join the bookstore’s challenge or any other challenge to expand your reading life this year. Learn how this tool can be used in conjunction with your Goodreads profile or as a complete replacement for tracking and discovering your next stack of books.

Book Gang Podcast Episode 22: Books About Books (with Fables Books)

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Mentioned in this episode:

In the Wild Light by Jeff Zenter

MomAdvice on Patreon

MomAdvice Book Club

Fables Books

Fables Books 2022 Reading Challenge

Must Love Books by Shauna Robinson

The Charm Offensive by Allison Cochrun

Beach Read by Emily Henry

The Library Book by Susan Orlean

The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk

Library Reads List

The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher

Ulysses by James Joyce

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley

Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey

Outlawed by Anna North

The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot

No Offense by Meg Cabot

Little Bridge Island Series

Bookish and the Beast by Ashley Poston

Once Upon a Con Series

The StoryGraph

StoryGraph Team

Fables Challenge on StoryGraph

Fables Books on Instagram

Fables Books on Facebook

Fables Books on TikTok

Connect With Me:

Amy is @momadvice on Instagram

Join the Patreon Community For the Bonus Content

 

MomAdvice Book Gang Member

 

Join Our Patreon Book Gang Today

Do you want to have the best reading year ever? 

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.

 

 

Book Gang Podcast: Books About Books

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More Reading Fun with MomAdvice and Fables:

2022 MomAdvice Book Club

2022 MomAdvice Book Club

 

2022 MomAdvice Book Club Book Mark

 

Book Gang Episode 9: The Book Shortage Dilemma

Book Gang Podcast Episode 9: The Book Shortage Dilemma
Best Books of the Year

The Storied Life of AJ Fikry and More Best Books of 2014

 

 

Book Gang Podcast Episode 21: Must-Read True Crime Books (with Laura Tremaine)

Friday, February 4th, 2022

 

 

Debut novelist, Laura Tremaine, wrote a gorgeous little book called Share Your Stuff I’ll Go First and might be a familiar voice to you because of her podcast 10 Things to Tell You.

Not only will we be talking about Laura’s experience writing her first book, but we will also be discussing the must-read true crime books you need to add to your stack.

I knew we would have a lot of fun discussing these books and we are going to be sharing about that in the second half of the hour in our show. Laura comes with strong opinions including how you can’t call yourself a true crime enthusiast if you haven’t read THESE classics.

Book Gang Podcast Episode 21: Must-Read True Crime Books (with Laura Tremaine)

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Mentioned in this episode:

Laura Tremaine

Hollywood Housewife

Sorta Awesome

Smartest Person in the Room

10 Things to Tell You

Share Your Stuff, I’ll Go First by Laura Tremaine

MomAdvice on Patreon

Mom Advice Book Club

In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner

Stephen King Summer Book Club

Carrie by Stephen King

Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King

Misery by Stephen King

11/22/63 by Stephen King

Billy Summers by Stephen King

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara

The Stranger Beside Me Original by Ann Rule

The Stranger Beside Me Twentieth Anniversary Edition by Ann Rule

Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi

And The Sea Will Tell by Vincent Bugliosi

Under The Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Missoula by Jon Krakauer

Columbine by Dave Cullen

Laura’s Instagram

Laura’s Patreon

Laura’s newsletter

Laura on Facebook

Laura Tremaine Link Tree

Connect With Me:

Amy is @momadvice on Instagram

Join the Patreon Community For the Bonus Content

 

MomAdvice Book Gang

 

Join Our Patreon Book Gang Today

Do you want to have the best reading year ever? 

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.

 

More Fun with MomAdvice:

2022 MomAdvice Book Club

MomAdvice 2022 Book Club

 

 

BookGang Episode 12: Thriller Books with Mary Kubica

Book Gang Episode 12: Best Thriller Books with Mary Kubica

 

 

Book Gang Podcast Episode 6: A Friendly Goodreads Competition

Book Gang Podcast Episode 6: A Friendly Goodreads Competition

 

 

The Importance of S-Town

The Importance of S-Town

 

 

True Crime Binge

Binge Watching True Crime

Book Gang Podcast Episode 20: Hopes & Heartbreaks of Pandemic Publishing

Friday, January 28th, 2022

Book Gang Podcast Episode 20: Hopes & Heartbreak of Pandemic Publishing

This week’s podcast is another “Bookishly Curious” episode that explores the hopes and heartbreaks of pandemic publishing. Gae Polisner joins me, a YA author that’s 2020 book launch was rocked by changes in the publishing industry, bringing repeated challenges to the sales of her book.

I believe that it is impossible to listen to this episode and not learn something new because Gae shows up in the only one that she knows how- authentically and vulnerably. Book printing wasn’t the only challenge with this book. It is much more profound than that, and we are uncovering those layers with the challenges of being a midlist author, how author earnings work, and how this may affect future sales.

There isn’t just heartbreak here, though, because Gae brings hope too. We learn what she is working on next and what best practices to help authors succeed.

If you want to better understand the book shortage before listening, Episode 9 (The Book Shortage Dilemma) is an essential discussion on how supply chain issues affect the book retail industry. This episode discusses how a paper shortage and labor shortage limited many printed book sales because the materials were not accessible for these printing runs. The printing capacity indeed changed book sales for many authors. It’s so much bigger than that as we unbox what happened from a bookseller’s perspective too.

Please note: Gae was having construction done at her home during our taping. We apologize for any distracting noise that might be happening during this show.  I hope it won’t take away from all these valuable and beautiful lessons Gae is sharing.

Book Gang Podcast Episode 20: Hopes & Heartbreaks in Pandemic Publishing

Listen to the Show:

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Mentioned in this episode:

Gae Polisner

Jack Kerouac is Dead to Me by Gae Polisner

MomAdvice on Patreon

Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas

Seven Clues to Home by Gae Polisner

In Sight of Stars by Gae Polisner

MomAdvice Reading Retreat

MomAdvice In Sight of Stars Book Chat

Cult of Pedagogy Blog

Changing Hands Bookstore

Fables Books

Robbie Crouch

The Memory of Things by Gae Polisner

Jack Kerouac is Dead to Me on audiobook

gaepol on Twitter

gaepol on Instagram

Gae Polisner Author Page

Gae Polisner Personal Page

Consider the Octopus by Gae Polisner

Connect With Me:

Amy is @momadvice on Instagram

Join the Patreon Community For the Bonus Content

 

 

Join Our Patreon Book Gang Today

Do you want to have the best reading year ever? 

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.

 

 

More fun with Gae Polisner:

MomAdvice Reading Retreat

MomAdvice Reading Retreat

 

 

Must Reads from MomAdvice

Must Reads from MomAdvice

 

More Book Gang fun:

 

Fully Booked Sneak Peak

Sneak Peak of New Show – Fully Booked

 

 

Best Books of 2021

Best Books of 2021 Part 1

 

 

Best Books of 2021

Best Books of 2021 Part 2

Book Gang Podcast Episode 19: Sneak Peek FULLY BOOKED

Thursday, January 20th, 2022

 

The new FULLY BOOKED show is just what your reading life needs.

We are giving you a sneak peek into our new Patreon show with a brand new co-host! 

I knew this show needed a consistent voice and I’m so thankful for our financial support that makes this possible. 

While the MomAdvice Book Gang focuses on debuts, backlist, and under-the-radar book gems, I wanted a place to share about all those new and shiny books we are reading too.

Get the scoop on all the latest releases, discover the latest in bookish entertainment news, and find out what books to anticipate in the weeks ahead.

This episode will get you all caught up on all those new and shiny releases. Listen to this before your next library day! 

Book Gang Podcast Episode 19: Sneak Peek Our NEW Patreon Show: Fully Booked

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If you would like to cash in on my FREE printable newsletter, you can find that over here. This has everything we talked about in an easy to view (or print) format for your next library day. 

Mentioned in this episode:

MomAdvice on Patreon

Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright

Native Son by Richard Wright

Atlas of the Heart By Brene Brown

How to Resist Amazon and Why by Danny Caine

Larry on the BookGang Podcast

The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

Vox by Christina Dalcher

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

The Maid by Nita Prose

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

Early Morning Riser by Katherine Helny

Standard Deviation by Katherine Helny

The Book of Harlan by Bernice McFadden

Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon

The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Bright Burning Things by Lisa Harding

Room by Emma Donoghue

Wahala by Nikki May

A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne

The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale

Sarah’s Bookshelves

Golden Boys by Phil Stamper

The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper

As Far As You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper

Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian

Teen Killers Club by Lily Sparks

The Collective by Allison Gaylin

Do No Harm by Christina McDonald

False Witness by Karin Slaughter

Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter

MomAdvice Daily Kindle Deals

Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins

The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First by Laura Tremaine

Laura Tremaine on Instagram

Hang the Moon by Alexandria Bellefleur

Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

Running Wild by K.A. Tucker

The Simple Wild Series by K.A. Tucker

Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall

The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis

The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf

Good Rich People by Eliza Jane Brazier

The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley

Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano

Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor

Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manasala

Goodbye Again by Mariah Stewart

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

Connect With Me:

Amy on Instagram

MomAdvice

Larry’s Bookstagram Account

It’s Either Sadness or Bookphoria Blog

MomAdvice on Patreon (to get FULLY BOOKED monthly!)

 

Book Gang Member

 

Join Our Patreon Book Gang Today

Do you want to have the best reading year ever? 

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 FULLY BOOKED Podcast. Your stack will be toppling over with all the latest new and shiny book releases. Get the scoop on all the bookish entertainment news, reviews on the latest releases, and our picks for most-anticipated releases. 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.

 

Book Gang Episode 19: Sneak Peak of Fully Booked

 

 

 

More Book Gang Fun:

Book Gang Podcast - What It Takes to Be a Top Goodreads Reviewer

Book Gang Podcast: What It Takes To Be A Top Goodreads Reviewer

 

Book Gang Best Books of 2021 Part 1

Book Gang Podcast Best Books of 2021 Part 1

 

Best Books Part 2

BookGang Podcast: Best Books of 2021 Part 2

 

2022 MomAdvice Book Club

2022 MomAdvice Book Club

 

 

 

Book Gang Podcast Episode 18: The Best in Steam and Scream

Friday, January 14th, 2022

Chip runs the Steam & Scream Book Club and brings his favorite book club romance and thrillers to our show today. His eye for steam, in particular, landed him a book cover deal with a romance writer that’s just the kind of story you need to to hear today.
 
Chip also brings his professional photography background to our show to discuss simple ways to document your reading year that will fit any budget and how to streamline your photo editing process.
 
What I love the most about today’s episode is that two of our selections today are self-published, a notable detail that I think is worth celebrating.
 
Regarding sound: this concludes the “Amy was hooked up to her web cam and not her microphone” show series. Thank you for bearing with me as I learn and grow. The sound greatly improves next week, I promise. Oh, how I have been humbled!

Book Gang Podcast Episode 18: The Best in Steam & Scream

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Mentioned in this episode:

Chip on Instagram booksovrbros 

MomAdvice Reading Retreat

Lightroom app

Ache by Marley Valentine

Steam & Scream Book Club on Discord

Steam & Scream Merch on Bonfire

Joanna on Instagram booksjojoreads

Castle of Water by Dane Huckelbridge

The Charm Offensive by Allison Cochran

Without You by Marley Valentine

The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas

Elena Armas on Instagram thebibliotheque

The Bullet by Mary Louise Kelly

MomAdvice Interview with Mary Louise Kelly

Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon

In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead

Fool Me Once by Ashley Winstead

The Acts of Life by Kristin Mulligan

Kristin Mulligan on Instagram read.it.and.sleep

A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins

MomAdvice on Patreon

Connect With Me:

Amy is @momadvice on Instagram

Join the Patreon Community For the Bonus Content

This Week’s Patreon Bonus

 

 

 

Join Our Patreon Book Gang Today

Do you want to have the best reading year ever? 

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.

 

Book Gang Episode 18: The Best in Steam & Scream

Book Gang Podcast Episode 17: The Best Books of 2021 (Part 2)

Friday, January 7th, 2022

Book Gang Episode 17: Best Books of 2021 (Part 2)

Looking for the second half of our Best Books of 2021?

We are here for you! 

That episode is here today and I couldn’t be more excited. Next week I will gather a blog version of my favorite reads, but I hope you can enjoy the audio version of the best books of our year today. 

It’s time for the best books of 2021, and who better to lead us through this year than MomAdvice Book Gang superstar Larry. Larry ranks 28th as a top reviewer for GoodReads and has read over 360 books (so far) this year. So we were each challenged to bring our top twenty best books of the year to the show today.

Book Gang Podcast Episode 17: The Best Books of 2021 (Part 2)

Listen to the Show:

Listen below or listen on your favorite podcast listening platform!

Did you miss part 1? Check it out HERE!

Mentioned in this episode:

The Guncle by Steven Rowley

Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley

The Editor by Steven Rowley

A Star is Bored by Byron Lane

The People We Keep by Allison Larkin

Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau

Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby

Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby

One Two Three by Laurie Frankel

This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel

Laurie Frankel Interview on MomAdvice

Catch Us When We Fall by Juliette Fay

The Push by Ashley Audrain

The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton

The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

In my Dreams I Hold A Knife by Ashley Winstead

The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare

A Little Hope by Ethan Joella

Did You Ever Have A Family by Bill Clegg

The Power of Ritual by Casper Her Kuile

Book Gang Episode 2: Reading Rituals and Comforting Reads 

The Charm Offensive by Allison Cochrun

We Begin in the End by Chris Whitaker

Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune

The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune

Temporary Home by Carrie Underwood

Cosmology of Monsters by Sean Patrick Hopkins

Larry on Goodreads

Larry on Bookstagram

It’s Either Sadness or Bookphoria

Connect With Me:

Amy is @momadvice on Instagram

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This Week’s Patreon Bonus

This year I’m adding a new bonus feature for our book club community. Each month, you will have a music playlist to go with your book club books. 

Our January 2022 MomAdvice Book Club Playlist celebrates all nine lives of Rose Napolitano as she travels through alternate worlds to find herself. Enjoy this playlist with our book chat this month or as a lyrical escape in celebration of our book year kickoff.

Find this week’s bonus here.

 

MomAdvice Book Club Gang Member

 

 

Join Our Patreon Book Gang Today

Do you want to have the best reading year ever? 

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.

 

 

Book Gang Episode 17: Best Books of 2021 (Part 2)

 

Did you miss part one?

Book Gang Podcast Episode 16: Best Book of 2021 (Part 1)

Best Books of 2021 (Part 1)

 

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2022 MomAdvice Book Club Selections

 

 

Book Gang Episode 2

Book Gang Episode 2: Reading Rituals

 

Book Gang Episode 11

Book Gang Episode 11: What It Takes to be a Top Goodreads Reviewer

 

 

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Best Books of 2020

Book Gang Podcast Episode 16: The Best Books of 2021 (Part 1)

Friday, December 31st, 2021

 

Book Gang Podcast Episode 16: The Best Books of 2021 (Part 1)

It’s time for the best books of 2021, and who better to lead us through this year than MomAdvice Book Gang superstar Larry. Larry ranks 28th as a top reviewer for GoodReads and has read over 360 books (so far) this year. So we were each challenged to bring our top twenty best books of the year to the show today.

There is a wide range of stories for every reader today. We have discovered it isn’t always the Pulitzer Prize-winning novels, award-winning authors, or those New York Times bestsellers that end up making our list. This list showcases the beauty of a good storyteller and our deep mutual affection for debuts. Whether you are looking for short story format, science fiction, historical fiction, love stories, family dramas, true stories, or just a diverse cast of characters…. we have you covered! Escape real-life with these fast page-turners and plan for your best reading year in 2022.

Book Gang Podcast Episode 16: The Best Books of 2021 (Part 1)

Listen to the Show:

Listen below or listen on your favorite podcast listening platform!

https://momadvice-book-gang.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-16-best-books-of-2021-part-1

Mentioned in this episode:

Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour

Sorry to Bother You

Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie Lang

A History of Wild Places by Shea Emshaw

Bird Box by Josh Malerman

How Lucky by Will Leitch

Rear Window

Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon

We Are Watching Eliza Bright by A.E. Osworth

Bewilderment by Richard Powers

Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

Charly

Tin Man by Sarah Winman

The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller

The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant

The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed M. Masood

An Unexpected Kind of Love by Hayden Stone

Notting Hill

Finley Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano

The Damage by Caitlin Wahrer

The Fair Fight by Anna Freeman

My Notorious Life by Kate Manning

Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber

Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe

Dopesick on Hulu

In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

Goodbye Days by Jeff Zenter

Hare Psychopathy Checklist

A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill

Teen Killers Club by Lily Sparks

Squid Game on Netflix

Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian

The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky

Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci

Big Night

Larry’s Bookstagram Account

It’s Either Sadness or Bookphoria Blog

Larry’s GoodReads Profile

MomAdvice on Patreon

 

Connect With Me:

Amy is @momadvice on Instagram

Join the Patreon Community For the Bonus Content

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Narrowing a list down to just 20 is impossible especially since this is the most that I’ve ever read. Although these books did not make the big “official list” I loved them just as much and think they deserve your attention too.

Get my list of 2021 Honorable Mention Books Today! 

 

 

Join Our Patreon Book Gang Today

Do you want to have the best reading year ever? 

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.

 

Book Gang Podcast Episode 16: The Best Books of 2021 (Part 1)

 

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Book Gang Podcast Episode 15: Cozy Up With These Winter Reads

Friday, December 17th, 2021

Book Gang Podcast 15: Cozy Up With These Winter Reads

In search of cozy winter reads? It’s the perfect time of year for log fires, snow fall, and cold winter stories. Mary from Currently Reading joins the show to share her top 5 recommendations for our best winter book stack with winter book settings that will transport you into different worlds and times. 

We don’t just want to give you a list of good books though.  Learn how to get that ski resort setting right in the comfort of your very own home with Mary’s tricks for your home. Discover the best ASMR room, the perfect cup of tea, the candle you didn’t know you needed, and the best budget-friendly blanket found at your local wholesale club.  Prep for this season with these book suggestions and set the winter mood with our ideas for your coziest, comfiest reading night at home. These under-the-radar books are sure to hit all the right winter notes!

If this isn’t enough winter fun for you, don’t forget that we also have the best little holiday romance podcast episode too! 

I’ll be taking the week off for the holiday, but looking forward to ending our year well with the Best of 2021 Books in a special two part bonus episode. Listen to today’s episode to get the scoop on who my special guest will be.

Book Gang Podcast Episode 15: Cozy Up With These Winter Reads

Listen to the Show:

Listen below or listen on your favorite podcast listening platform!

 

Mentioned on this Episode:

Join the Patreon Community For the Bonus Content

Larry’s Episode (What It Takes To Be a Top GoodReads Reviewer)

Currently Reading Podcast

11/22/63 by Stephen King

Crafted by Catherine Blankets

Plum Deluxe Custard Apple Cherimoya Tea

Special Deal from Mary: 10% off your purchase of $20 if you use code: REFWTJ66D28ZG

Tazo Glazed Lemon Loaf Tea

ASMR room ambience

Big White Yeti Candles

Big White Yeti  Kitten Toots

Big White Yeti Frankenstein & Myrrh

Stars Above at Target

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey

The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery

Hunted by Meagan Spooner

The Fair Fight by Anna Freeman

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak

The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic by Leigh Bardugo

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Olive & June

Mary’s Olive & June code is: maryh20

Connect With Me:

Amy is @momadvice on Instagram

Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram

Mary on Goodreads

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In this week’s Patreon Bonus 

This week’s bonus is our December playlist- Hang a String of Lights!

I realize that this month’s playlist is for those that celebrate the Christmas holiday, but I hope you will allow me this one indulgence annually.

Even if you don’t celebrate this holiday, I have tried to find some beautiful tunes that just embrace all the winter feels. Since this week is all about those winter feelings, I couldn’t think of a better pairing. 

Today’s post links to all of our past playlists so if you are new to the community, be sure to browse around this post for all of the tunes.

Book Gang Member at MomAdvice.com

Join Our Patreon Book Gang Today

Do you want to have the best reading year ever? 

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.

 

 

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2022 MomAdvice Book Club

2022 MomAdvice Book Club