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:
Listen below or listen on your favorite podcast listening platform!
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
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 Book Fun with MomAdvice:
MomAdvice 2022 Free Online Book Club