The House That Gothic Reads Built

Emma and Joe welcome back Claire and Kristin to chat about modern gothic reads. They discuss the characteristics they enjoy in a modern gothic and share a wide variety of books to get your creepy, vibey, gothic fix! Emma’s Picks:   The Clinic by Cate Quinn A Place for Vanishing by Ann Fraistat The Heiress by […] Read more

Posted on: May 16, 2024 Category:

• Fantasy
• Fiction
• Horror
• Mystery
• Romance
• Suspense
• Thriller
• YA

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Talking Crushed Red Cups and Murders at Parties with Cindy R.X. He

The mean girl gets murdered in this one (not a spoiler)! Dive into the mind of Cindy RX He as she delves deep into her debut title, Perfect Little Monsters. Find out why it’s hard to trick thriller readers with your twists, what makes the queen bee so compelling, and where Cindy’s inspiration came from […] Read more

Posted on: May 13, 2024 Category:

• General

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Beyond the Canon: Redefining and Updating the Classics!

Join Joe and Emma on this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast as they dive deep into the ever-evolving landscape of the literary canon. They shine a spotlight on contemporary books that challenge traditional notions of what it means to be considered “canonical” and explore the complexities of defining literary greatness. Emma and Joe […] Read more

Posted on: May 9, 2024 Category:

• Fiction
• General
• Historical Fiction
• LGBTQIA+
• Literature
• Magical Realism
• Memoir
• YA

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Dreaming Big with Carley Fortune

Emma is thrilled to welcome Carley Fortune to talk about her new book, This Summer Will Be Different. In this fun chat, you’ll also hear about Carley’s life-changing writing advice from Taylor Jenkins Reid, writing about different kinds of family dynamics and dreamy male leads, Anne of Green Gables, long-distance best friends, the power of […] Read more

Posted on: May 6, 2024 Category:

• Fiction
• Romance

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