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So, What Are You Reading?

We are a History and Book Recommendation podcast. We get into books’ history and reception and dive deep into authors and their work, interview guests! (readers like you) and we delve into where their love of reading came from. We allow guests to recommend a book of their choosing and give the book a rating. We also allow guests to plug their own work/ projects at the end!

Copyright: © 2023 So, What Are You Reading?

Latest Episodes:

She Gives Us Hope- Interview with American Poet Hope Whitby Oct 11, 2024

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We're Back and Ready to Talk! Sep 11, 2024

Hello and Welcome or Welcome Back!
The ladies have been on a hiatus but are back now and ready to discuss some books! And boy do they have a list! We are excited to be back!
Alycia's Reads:
Vicious by V.E. Schwab
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan
My Mother's Rules by Judge Lynn Toler
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola
Steph's Reads
A Spark of Light by Judy Picoult
The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan
Bound Feet and Western Dress by Pang-Mei Nathasha Chang
Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum
This podcast is NOT affiliated with the Tacoma Public Library. We love it though!
visit tacomapubliclibrary.org
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective sponsors this podcast
visit anxioustomato.com

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A Short History of Angela Davis and her Fight for Justice Feb 28, 2024

In this episode, the ladies discuss the incredible life of Angela Davis and her fight for justice on many fronts. She is truly a remarkable woman who has done so much to change the world.
We also discuss our current reads:
The Helm of Midnight (Spoiler Alert! Ending Explained)
Vicious
Project Hail Mary
The Starless Sea
Check out Marcus Books for the Angela Davis Autobiography re-release!
Welcome to Marcus Books | Marcus Books
The ladies were also guests on Megan's Bookish Podcast!
Check it out here!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ly6vsZStAZ01Q7UrwTFye?si=83e6086e3fa44e8e
This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective
visit anxioustomato.com
and
Artco Framing and Gallery
visit artcoframingandgallery.com

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Authors Behaving Badly- Tucker Reed You're a Murderer Feb 14, 2024

In this episode the ladies discuss the case of Tucker Reed. Tucker is an author of a book series but who cares about that. She murdered someone!
The ladies also discuss their current reads:
The Helm of Midnight
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
The Radium Girls
This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective
anxioustomato.com
Please go check out our new exhibit at Zeek's Pizza on Pacific Ave in Tacoma, WA
and
Artco Framing and Gallery
artcoframingandgallery.com

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The Book Husband- Interview with Manny Reads Jan 25, 2024

In this episode, the ladies interview Manny Reads! Manny is an author and book reviewer and talking to him was so much fun!
Follow Manny on IG @thebookhusband and on FB @mannyreads
This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective
anxioustomato.com
Artco Framing and Gallery
artcoframingandgallery.com

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Podcast Swap!- Interview with Megan's Bookish Life Podcast Jan 11, 2024

Hello Book Fam!
Happy New Year! Today on the show we interviewed Megan from Megan's Bookish Life Podcast! When I tell you we had fun! This was such a great way to start the year!
Follow Megan on Instagram @megansbookishlifepodcast
and
Check out her podcast!
https://open.spotify.com/show/2BUOhDd7NvozKAO5uScNUQ?si=b29163d3c0f74f02
This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective
anxioustomato.com
and
Artco Framing and Gallery
artcoframingandgallery.com

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She Beat the Odds- A Short History of Oprah Dec 13, 2023

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia talk about the history of Oprah Winfrey! She's an Author, and talk show host, among many other things.
But first! the ladies talk about the books they are currently reading!
Cutters Deep by Ron McGillvary
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Murder and Cocktails H.Y. Hanna
The Firm by John Grisham
The Exchange by John Grisham
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective sponsors this podcast
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And...
Artco Framing and Gallery
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Why Would You Write That?- Tillie Cole Story Nov 16, 2023

On the show today Alycia walks us through the story of Author Tillie Cole. She thought it would be a good idea to write a book about something she knows nothing about. Let's just say it didn't go over well with the public.
Also, Alycia talks about her new read, Cutter's Deep by Ron McGillvray, a previous guest, and Stephanie gives up on Stephen King.
This podcast is sponsored by:
Anxious Tomato Art Collective
anxioustomato.com
and...
Artco Framing and Gallery
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Art Imitates Life- Interview with Author Irina Ember Nov 09, 2023

In this episode, the ladies interview Author Irina Ember! She is a Real Estate Agent in the San Francisco Bay area, and she talks about her book Bad Agency!
Spoiler Alert! Alycia talks about the ending to Priory of the Orange Tree!
We are giving away a copy of Bad Agency!!!! Listen to the end of the episode so you can find out how to enter the contest!
This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective and Artco Framing and Art Gallery
visit them online at anxioustomato.com and artcoframingandgallery.com

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History of Reading Rainbow and LeVar Burton Oct 19, 2023

On the show today, we welcome the ladies back after a short hiatus! First Alycia takes us on a wild ride to explain the Priory of the Orange Tree and Stephanie talks about the Night Circus and Fairy Tale. Then the ladies discuss the History of the Award-winning show Reading Rainbow and a little bit on the Host LeVar Burton.
The Banned Book of the Week is How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent by Julia Alvarez
How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents: Alvarez, Julia: 9781565129757: Amazon.com: Books
Buy LeVar's book!
https://www.innerflowerchild.com/collections/books/products/the-rhino-who-swallowed-a-storm-hardcover
Listen to his podcast!
http://www.levarburtonpodcast.com/
This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective visit anxioustomato.com
and
Artco Framing and Gallery visit artcoframingandgallery.com
or go to 5401 6th Ave Tacoma, WA!

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Authors Behaving Badly- Matt Shaw What Are You Doing? Sep 22, 2023

In this episode, Alycia walks us through the story of Matt Shaw and his terrible reaction to a review of his book! This is an unbelievable story. Also, the Ladies talk about what the heck they have been doing lately!
This podcast is supported by The Anxious Tomato Art Collective and Artco Framing and Gallery.
anxioustomato.com
artcoframingandgallery.com

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Postmortem- Interview with Author Michael Shotter Aug 31, 2023

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Author Michael Shotter! Not only is he an amazing author, but he's also the Host of the Post Mortem Podcast with a previous guest, Ron McGillvary! Michael gives us the scoop on the 6 books that he has out and a little more.
Spoiler Alert for Priory of the Orange Tree, Finley Donovan is Killing it, and Drowning with Others!!!
Michael's Recommendations:
Coy Hall- The Hangman Feeds the Jackel
Brian Bowyer- Sinister Mix
Adam Hulse- Below Economic Thresholds
Stephen King- Dark Tower Series
Eric LaRocca-Everything the Darkness Eats (Check out the Post Mortem Podcast to hear a review on this book!)
Ron's Books
Amazon.com: Michael Shotter: books, biography, latest update
This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective
anxioustomato.com
Artco Framing and Gallery
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This is Not What Happened in the Book- Interview with Jackalope Aug 18, 2023

In this episode Stephanie and Alycia interview Jack! They are an Artist, Grad Student, and Volunteers at the Anxious Tomato Art Collective!
Alycia continues on with Priory of the Orange Tree
Stephanie is almost done with Finely Donovan and Drowning with Others is getting even more uncomfortable.
Jack's Recommendations
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Cirque de Freak
Neil Gaiman
- Neverwhere
Song of Achilles
Six of Crows
This podcast is sponsored by The Anxious Tomato Art Collective - Artist of the Month- Jaclyn Layton on display at Locust Cider on 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA
anxioustomato.com
and
Artco Framing and Gallery- Artist of the Month- Julia Josephine- Beyond the Banana
artcoframingandgallery.com
Make sure you check out Bremerton Zine Fest on Aug. 26th! Go to @bremertonzinefest on IG for more information!

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A Book Review for You Aug 09, 2023

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie review the current books they are reading
Priory of the Orange Tree
Drowning with Others (Trigger Warning: molestation)
Finley Donovan is Killing It
Happy Anniversary! We have been doing this show for a whole Year! Thank you so much to all of our guests and everyone who has listened to us. We appreciate you all so much
This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective
Artists of the Month Robin McQuay -Locust Cider in Olympia and Jaclyn Layton- Locust Cider in Tacoma
and
Artco Framing and Gallery
Artists of the Month - Julia Josephine and Friends- Beyond the Banana
Say Hello to Jello Reception is on Aug 17th, 5-7 pm

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I'm Going to Tell You Our Future Aug 03, 2023

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia go deep into book reviews. Then the ladies talk about their Amazon Prime Day book haul AND they give you a preview into what interviews are coming up!
Book Reviews:
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
The Resurrectionist by Paul Scheuring
Finley Donovan is Killing It by Ellie Cosimano
Drowning with Others by Linda Keir
Steph's Book Haul
The Firm by John Grisham
Radium Girls by Kate Moore (Check out The Stuff You Missed in History Class Podcast episode)
Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
Alycia's Book Haul
The Playground by Aron Beauregard
Cutter's Deep by Ronanle McGillvary (check out his episode)
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty
This podcast is sponsored by The Anxious Tomato Art Collective
Visit anxioustomato.com
We have a Juried Art Show coming up in October!
Go to the website for more information
Artco Framing and Gallery
Julia Josephine's Beyond the Banana Show is now on display!
Visit Artco at 5401 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA!

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It's Not About Morality It's About Control- The History of Book Bans Jul 20, 2023

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie discuss the history of book bans. Where they came from, who puts books on the banned list, and some modern book challenges. Alycia FINALLY gives us the ending to Under the Dome by Stephen King. Stephanie is not impressed lol.
Book banning is nothing new. In fact, it has been around for centuries!
Donate to the American Library Association to help keep ALL books on the shelves!
https://ec.ala.org/donation/OIF-0000-INTELL
This podcast is sponsored by the Anxious Tomato Art Collective
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and
Artco Framing and Gallery
artcoframingandgallery.com
Come see us at Art on the Ave in Tacoma on July 23rd!
#swayr

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Follow in Her Footsteps- The History of Toni Morrison Jul 07, 2023

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia discuss the history of the incomparable Toni Morrison. As one of the most celebrated authors in the world, in addition to writing plays, and children’s books, Morrison's novels have earned her countless prestigious awards including the Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. As the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, Morrison’s work has inspired a generation of writers to follow in her footsteps.
This podcast is sponsored by:
Anxious Tomato Art Collective
anxioustomato.com
Artco Framing and Gallery
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Horror, The Strange and The Mysterious- Interview with Author Ron McGillvary Jun 28, 2023

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Author Ron McGillvary! He's a Canadian author of Horror, the Strange and the Mysterious! Ron has a new book out and he gives us a scoop on that and his other books!
The ladies also discuss
When They Cry (Visual Novel)
The Resurrectionist
Drowning with Others by Linda Keir
Check out Ron's Books!
Amazon.com: Ronald McGillvray: books, biography, latest update
Check out Ron's Podcast!
https://open.spotify.com/show/0uO7CAijHnBWJX4OtKxSyL?si=54036a8815214036
Follow Ron on Instagram @ronmcgillvary
Stay up to date with everything Ron has coming up at ronaldmcgillvray.com
This podcast is sponsored by:
Anxious Tomato Art Collective
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Artco Framing and Gallery
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A Murderer Disguised as an Author- The Story of Anne Perry / Juliet Hulme Jun 21, 2023

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia discuss the case of Anne Perry. She's a British author who wrote over 29 books in several different series. But this isn't a story about Anne's books. This is a story about murder!
The ladies also discuss books:
Under the Dome
The Resurrectionist
When They Cry
This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective
Anxioustomato.com
Artco Framing and Gallery
Artcoframingandgallery.com
Thank you so much to the Sistas Who Kill Podcast for having us on their show!
Follow us on Instagram @sowhatareyoureadingpodcast
Click the link in our bio to be a guest!

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Gettin’ Free!: A Juneteenth Collaboration with Sistas Who Kill: A True Crime Podcast Jun 16, 2023

Gettin’ Free! : A Juneteenth Collaboration brought to you by Sistas Who Kill: A True Crime Podcast. We know that history is told from the side of the victors, but that leaves room for misinformation and false narratives.

We are on a mission to change that.

11 Black podcasts have come together to reclaim our history and tell it our way - flavor and all. Welcome to a chronological journey to get free. Learn where we’ve come, what we’ve overcome, and how much further we need to go.

Sistas Who Kill

IG: @SistasWhoKillPod

22:16 Hoodrat to Headwrap

IG: @ihartericka

42:25 Black Millennial Marriage
IG:@blackmillennialmarriage

54:03 Journey to Launch
IG: @JourneyToLaunch

1:05:36 So what are you reading
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1:22:28 Chile, Please
IG: @itshoneychile

1:34:36 The Professional Silly Podcast
IG: @itsprosilly

1:47:00 Jokes on You

IG: @JokesOnYouPod

2:04:07 Black Fashion History

IG: @blackfashionhistorypodcast

2:15:31 Zora’s Daughters

IG: @zorasdaughters

2:26:35 Black True Crime
IG: @blacktruecrimepodcast

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A Song for You- Interview with Author Destiny O. Birdsong Jun 07, 2023

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Author Destiny O. Birdsong! Stephanie reviewed her book, Noboody's Magic, a few episodes ago (go check that out!), and Ms. Birdsong was gracious enough to come on the show to talk about that book and her other book of poems!
The Ladies also discuss:
Under the Dome
The Resurrectionist
Destiny's Recommendations:
In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado (Audiobook)
Read a book from your TBR list
Dark Days- Fugitive Essays Roger Reeves
Pulling the Chariot of the Sun
The Loneliness Files- Athena Dickson
Pick up Destiny's books:
Amazon.com: Nobody's Magic: 9781538721391: Birdsong, Destiny O.: Books
Amazon.com: Negotiations: Poems: 9781951142131: Birdsong, Destiny O.: Books
Follow Destiny on Social Media!
Instagram: @bird_oftheyear
Twitter: @destineyoshay
This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective
anxioustomato.com
Artco Framing and Gallery
artcoframingandgallery.com

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Listen to the Words of Your Mother- The History of Amy Tan Jun 01, 2023

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie discuss the life of Author Amy Tan. Amy Tan is the author of The Joy Luck Club and The Bone Setter's Daughter among several other books. She is an incredible author and her life is an adventure in itself.
The Ladies also discuss:
Under the Dome (still lol)
The Man Trapped by Shadows
Murder and Seashells
This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective
anxioustomato.com
Artco Framing and Gallery
artcoframingandgalery.com

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Murder Your Husband then Write a Book About It - The Story of Kouri Richins May 24, 2023

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia break down the story of Kouri Richins. The Utah woman who is accused of murdering her husband and then writing a children's book about grief! This is a juicy story!!
The Ladies Current Reads:
Under the Dome by Stephen King
Village of Salt and Sorrow by Laura Holt
Murder and Seashells by H.Y. Hanna
This podcast is sponsored by:
Anxious Tomato Art Collect
Artists of the Month: Tory Mason and David Souza
anxioustomato.com
Artco Framing and Gallery
artcoframingandgallery.com

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We do Have Friends! - Misconceptions About Book Lovers May 10, 2023

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia talk about the misconceptions that people have about avid book readers. People think we're boring, we're shut-ins, who have no friends or life and that's just not true!
The ladies continue reading their same books (don't judge us!)
Under the Dome by Stephen King
The Man Trapped by Shadows by Peter Zacharius
Village of Salt and Sorrow by Laura Holt
Murder and Seashells by H.Y. Hanna
Thank you to everyone who answered our question on Facebook! We appreciate you all so much!
This podcast is sponsored by Anxious Tomato Art Collective
Artists of the Month- David Souza and Troy Mason anxioustomato.com
And...
Artco Framing and Gallery on 6th in Tacoma, WA artcoframingandgallery.com
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We Would Rather Be in A Fantasy World- Interview with Author Courtney E. Quinn May 03, 2023

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Author Courtney Quinn! She’s from New York and she wrote The Chrysocolla Chronicles, a Fantasy- Romance Trilogy (Available Now).

The ladies continue reading the same books from last week (we’re slow readers!)

Steph- The Man Trapped By Shadows by Pete Zacharius

Alycia- When They Cry (visual novel)

Courtney’s Recommendations:

Authors:

Sarah J. Maas

Jennifer L.Armentrout

Books:

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

Get Courtney’s Book!

The Chrysocolla Chronicles (The Chrysocolla Chronicles Trilogy): Quinn, Courtney E: 9798367874037: Amazon.com: Books

Follow Courtney on Social Media:

FB and IG @authorcourtneyequinn, Twitter@cequinn

This podcast is sponsored by:

The Anxious Tomato Art Gallery: Artist of the Month David Souza and Troy Mason

Anxioustomato.com

And

Artco Framing and Gallery on 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA

artcoframingandgallery.com

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Book to Movie Adaptations- A Discussion Apr 19, 2023

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie talk about Book to Movie and TV Show adaptations. The good ones, the bad ones, and the ones in between!
Alycia continues with her visual novel- When They Cry
Stephanie continues to read The Man Trapped by Shadows by Pete Zacharius.
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This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective- Artists of the Month- Michael Cote and David Souza
anxioustomato.com
and
Artco Framing and Gallery on 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA
artcoframingandgallery.com

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Goth Becomes Her- The History of Author Mary Shelley Apr 12, 2023

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia unfold the life of Author Mary Shelley which was crazy from the very beginning.
Also...
Alycia talks about the Visual Novel she's reading/watching and Stephanie discusses The Man Trapped by Shadows and they both keep going with Under the Dome.
This podcast is sponsored by:
Anxious Tomato Art Collective- Artists of the Month- David Souza and Michael Cote
anxioustomato.com
and
Artco Framing and Gallery, artcoframingandgallery.com

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Time After Time- Interview with Author Mary Margaret Mar 29, 2023

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Author Mary Margaret! She's an Educator and the Author of the Time After Time Series!
The Ladies give updates on their current reads:

The Good Nurse
Under the Dome by Stephen King
The Man Trapped by Shadows by Pete Zacharius
Flip Flops and Murder by H.Y. Hanna killer revealed!

Mary Margaret's Book Recommendations:

The Wives by Tarryn Fisher
Elizabeth Gilbert (Author of Eat, Pray, Love)
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
Free Books are the best books!

Check Out Mary Margaret's Series:
Time After Time: Backward: Margaret, Mary: 9798656272780: Amazon.com: Books
It's only .99 cents right now!
R.I.P. Ben the Cat
This podcast is sponsored by:
The Anxious Tomato Art Collective: Artist of the Month: Chris Beaven and Robin McQuay
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Artco Framing and Gallery artcoframingandgallery.com

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Artists and Books Just Go Together- Interview with Artist Scott Nelson Mar 22, 2023

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Artist Scott Nelson! He's a Grant Writer, Photographer and a Member of the Anxious Tomato Art Collective!
Alycia Current Read:
Spoilers for A Flicker in the Dark! Ending explained!
Stephanie Current Read:
Flip Flops and Murder by H.Y. Hanna
Scott's Recommendations:
Book Stores

Powell's Books in Portland
Elliot Bay Books in Seattle

Authors

Anthony Doer- Cloud Cuckoo Land
Toni Morrison
Elizabeth Costova
David Edgars- A Heart-Breaking Work of Staggering Genius

Books

Sleepwalk by Dan Chaon
The Pope's Rhinoceros by Lawrence Norfolk
Underland by Robert MacFarlane
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
On the Plane of Snakes: A Mexican Journey by Paul Theroux

Check Out:
Creative Colloquy, a Literary Site
Planet of the Arts Event in the Fall in Tacoma, WA (well post exact date on our IG when available)
This podcast is sponsored by:
Anxious Tomato Art Collective: Artists of the Month: Chris Beaven, Robin McQuay
anxioustomato.com
Artco Framing and Gallery: Artcoframingandgallery.com

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Horror is Life - Interview with Author Tim McGregor Mar 16, 2023

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia interview Author Tim McGregor! Tim is the author of several books including the 11-book series The Spookshow. Tim talks about his love of horror and its inspiration for his books. But first Alycia and Stephanie discuss the books that they are currently reading.
Alycia- A Flicker in the Dark by Stacey Willingham
Stephanie-
The Long Walk by Stephen King
Flip Flops and Murder H. Y. Hanna
The Spookshow: Spiritualist and Medium Book 11
Tim's Book Recommendations
Home | Little Ghosts (littleghostsbooks.com) Indie Bookstore
Romantic Outlaws by Charlotte Gordon
Cormac McCarthy
The Road
No Country for Old Men
Blood Meridan
Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegah
I'm Thinking of Ending Things Lain Reid
True Grit by Charles Portis
We Have Always Lived in the Castle Shirley Jackson
Immortelle by Katherine McCarthy
Check out Tim's recent releases!
Wasps in the Ice Cream: McGregor, Tim: 9781947879539: Amazon.com: Books
Lure: McGregor, Tim, Woodroe, Alex, Williams, Kelly: 9781737982302: Amazon.com: Books
This podcast is sponsored:
Anxious Tomato Art Collective- Artist of the Month- Chris Beaven, Robin McQuay
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Artco Framing and Gallery 6th Ave Tacoma, WA
artcoframingandgallery.com
@Timmcgregor1 on Twitter and Instagram

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The King of Horror- A Short History of Author Stephen King Mar 08, 2023

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia discuss the current books they're reading. Then they get into the history of Author Stephen King.
Current Books

Alycia- A Flicker in the Dark by Stacey Willingham
Stephanie- The Long Walk by Stephen King
Both - Under the Dome by Stephen King

This podcast is sponsored by:
Anxious Tomato Art Collective- Artist of the Month- Chris Beaven
anxioustomato.com, and Robin McQuay at Locust Cider on 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA
Artco Framing and Gallery 6th Avenue in Tacoma, WA
artcoframingandgallery.com

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Artists Read Books Too- Interview with Artist Amy Lewis Mar 02, 2023

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Amy Lewis! She's a Tacoma native and a Fine Art Painter with a love for audiobooks!
But first, Alycia talks about the new book she's reading:
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacey Willingham
Stephanie discusses the ending to The Librarian of Auschwitz (very hopeful ending)
Amy's Recommendations:
Download the Libby App to get books from your local Library
Author C.S. Lewis
Shadowhunter Series
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
The Southern Guide to Vampire Slaying
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Crosstalk by Connie Willis
The Shining By Stephen King
IT by Stephen King
The Green Mile by Stephen King
The Stand by Stephen King
Author Anthony Horowitz
Under the Dome by Stephen King
Follow Amy on Instagram @superaimes and check out her website amylewisfineart.com to stay up to date with everything she has going on!
This podcast is sponsored by:
Anxious Tomato Art Collective- Artist of the Month- Chris Beaven
anxioustomato.com
Artco Framing and Gallery
artcoframingandgallery.com
Amy's Art Show will be at Artco Framing and Gallery in April!

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Fiction Freaks- Interview with Brandi (Host of the Fiction Freaks Podcast) Feb 22, 2023

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia interview Brandi from Richmond, Virginia. She's a friend of a previous guest, Diane (Episode 11). These ladies host the Podcast Fiction Freaks! In the show, they discuss Brandi’s favorite topic: Books that make you cry. But first, Alyica and Stephanie talk about the books they are currently reading.

Stephanie: The Librarian of Auschwitz and The Long Walk

Alycia: Murder with Hot Sauce and Collard Greens

Be sure to follow Fiction Freaks on your favorite platforms! Episode 1 is out now!

Brandi’s Book Recommendations:

Boxcar Children Series
The Silver Slippers
Author Shel Silverstein
No Heaven for Good Boys by Keisha Bush
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa Sea
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
The Book of Longing: A Novel by Sue Monk Kidd
Deacon King Kong by James McBride
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
Go Ahead in the Rain- Notes from a Tribe Called Quest by Hanif Abdurraqib
Trespasses: A Novel by Louise Kennedy
Spare by Prince Harry
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow Gabrielle Zevin
The Maze Runner Series James Dashner
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
Dark Matter Blake Crouch

Visit Mr. Mike’s Used Bookstore North Carolina Home (mrmikesusedbooks.com)

Follow them on IG @fictionfreakspodcast and follow Brandi @books.withbrandi

This podcast is sponsored by:

Anxious Tomato Art Collective- Artist of the Month- Johanna Porter and Rachel Heimbigner

Anxioustomato.com

Artco Framing and Gallery- Heart of Tacoma Exhibition on display now!

5401 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA

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Every Social Media Influencer Shouldn't be an Author- B. Simone Feb 08, 2023

In this episode Alycia and Stephanie have their last Authors Acting Out (for now) and they talk about B. Simone. She's a Social Media Influencer who thought she could write a book but it was a scam!
Also, the Ladies discuss their current reads:
Nobody's Magic by Destiny O. Birdsong (follow her at @bird_songoftheyear on IG)
Murder with Collard Greens and Hot Sauce by A.L. Herbert (Book 3)
This podcast is sponsored by:
Anxious Tomato Art Collective- Artist of the Month- Johanna Porter
anxioustomato.com
Artco Framing and Gallery on 6th Ave in Tacoma, WA
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You Can't Get Mad When People Don't Like Your Book- Authors Acting Out Feb 01, 2023

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia talk about two authors who got bad reviews on their book and decided to attack the reviewer! Their reactions are a class in what NOT to do when you get a bad review.
Stephanie's New Read- Nobody's Magic by Destiny O. Birdsong
Alycia finished her Cozy Murder Mystery and the ending is so good. Spoilers!
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Night of the Living Author- The Curious Case of Susan Meachen Jan 25, 2023

In this episode, Alycia takes Stephanie on a wild ride through the case of Author Susan Meachen. And boy this was a crazy story that really shook up the book world! Listen to the case and decide for yourself if Susan is in the wrong or not. I'll help. She's definitely wrong.
Stephanie's New Read: The Way From Here by Jane Cockram
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To Kindle or Not to Kindle, that is the Question. Jan 18, 2023

In this episode, Alycia is back! She and Stephanie talk about the Kindle! They discuss a bit of the history behind the Kindle and some of the perks and benefits of having one.
Alycia's current read: Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles
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With A Little Help from My Friend: Interview with Ty Jan 11, 2023

Happy New Year Book Fam!

In this episode, Stephanie has the first interview of 2023 with Ty! He’s a restaurant Key Manager who loves to read and just so happens to be one of Alycia and Steph’s good friends! Ty has such great book recommendations for you so be sure to listen!

Steph’s Current Read:

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

Ty’s Recommendations:

Lord of the Rings Audio Book
The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
Codex Alera by Jim Butcher
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, Eoin Colfer, and Thomas Tidholm
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price

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Let's Talk About Tropes Baby! Dec 21, 2022

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie discuss tropes! The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Mahalia Watkins Soul Food Mystery Series by A.L. Herbert
The Family Lawyer by James Patterson
The Perfect Witness by Iris Johansen
The Spookshow by Tim McGregor

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This is a Story About Hope- Interview with Author Heidi McCann Dec 14, 2022

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia interview Author Heidi McCann! She’s an amazing author who has written a book about her experience as a young adult with a husband who was dying from ALS. We discuss her journey to writing the book she says “is to help others heal”.

Whatever the Future Holds - Kindle edition by McCann, Heidi. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Request her book at your local bookstore or library!

Follow Heidi @hevmccann on Instagram!

Heidi’s Favorite Authors:

Anita Shreve

The Weight of Water
The Pilot’s Wife

Heidi’s Book Recommendations:

Ulysses by James Joyce
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

Choose Steph’s next book!:

They Call Them Grifters: The True Story of Sante and Kenneth Kimes by Alice McQuillan

Or

The New American by Micheline Aharonian Marcom

Alycia’s Murder Mystery book:

Mahalia Watkins Soul Food Mysteries by A.L. Herbert

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The First to Ever Do it- A Short History of Phillis Wheatley Dec 07, 2022

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie discuss the books they are currently reading and they also give you a brief history of the incomparable Phillis Wheatley. A Revolutionary Poet and the first African American Woman to have her work published in the American Colony.

Alycia's Currently Reading:

The Good Nurse by Charles Graeber

Stephanie’s Currently Reading:

The Family Lawyer by James Patterson and Robert Rotstein
The Night Sniper by James Patterson and Christopher Charles

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Moms Who Grind- Interview with Relisha Monay Nov 23, 2022

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia interview Relisha Monay! She’s the Founder of Moms Who Grind, a business where she is the Business Coach teaching moms how to start and run their own businesses. She has been an entrepreneur for almost 12 years with experience in management, public relations and public speaking. And she currently has a podcast called The Moms Who Grind Show which airs every week on 92.6 The spot app!

Heretic: Hellmage Chronicles by Jennifer deBie
Spookshow: Spiritualist and Medium Book 11 by Tim McGregor
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
The Family Lawyer by James Patterson

Relisha’s Book Recommendations

The Power of Broke by Daymond John
Powershift by Daymond John
Becoming by Michelle Obama

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Protect Black Women- History of Zora Neale Hurston Nov 16, 2022

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia do deep dives into the books they are currently reading. Then they talk about the fabulous life of Ms. Zora Neale Hurston! From her historical beginnings in the first Incorporated African American town in Florida to her tremendous impact on the Harlem Renaissance!

Books by Zora Neal Hurston:

Novels

Jonah’s Gourd Vine
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Moses, Man of the Mountain
Seraph on the Suwanee
Barracoon

Short Stories

The Gilded Six-Bits
Sweat

Short Story Collections

Mules and Men
I Love Myself When I am Laughing…And Then Again
Hurston Reader
The Sanctified Church
Spunk!
The Complete Stories

Novels and Stories

Zora Neale Hurston: Stories
Zora Neale Hurston: Plays
Go Gator and Muddy the Water
Mother Through the Eyes of Women Writers
Every Tongue Got to Confess
In Search of Our Sister’s Garden
What’s the Hurry Fox?
The Skull Talks Back
Lies and Other Tall Tales
Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick
Bookmarks in the Pages of Life

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We Eat Books- Interview with Author Laura Holt Nov 09, 2022

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Author Laura Holt! She’s a Georgia Peach with a thing for history and mythology. She has written several award-winning books and was a blast to talk to!

Steph's New Read: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

Laura’s Favorite Authors

Stephen King
Richelle Mead
Madeline Miller
Adrian Young

Lauras’s Book Recommendations

Spells for Lost Things by Jenna Evans Welch
Spells for Forgetting by Adrian Young
Cat Call by Kristen J. Sollee
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King

Laura’s Books

TBD- Fathomless

Laura’s social media- @authorlauraholt on all platforms

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History of Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance Nov 03, 2022

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia discuss the Harlem Renaissance and the History of Langston Hughes! A primary contributor to the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes was one of the first to use jazz rhythms in his works, becoming an early innovator of the literary art form jazz poetry.

Books by Langston Hughes:

The Crisis
The Weary Blues
The Big Sea
I Wonder as I Wander
The Ways of White Folks
Not Without Laughter
The Dream Keeper

Poetryfoundation.org for all of Langston’s Poetry

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Challenging Ideologies - Interview with Lazarus Belle Oct 19, 2022

In this episode Stephanie and Alycia interview Lazarus Belle from New Jersey! He has a Ph.D. and is the author of 2 amazing books!

Insidious- Insidious: Belle, Lazarus: 9798842182718: Amazon.com: Books
A Beautiful World-A Beautiful World - Kindle edition by Belle, Lazarus. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Lazarus’ Recommendations:

The Human Stain by Philip Roth
American Pastoral by Philip Roth
The Bible
The Scarlett Letter
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

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Lazarus Belle on Facebook
@bellelazarus on Twitter
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Still, I Rise- History of Maya Angelou Oct 12, 2022

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie talk about the history of the Late Great Dr. Maya Angelou. They also discuss the books they are currently reading in a bit more detail.

Steph- Spookshow: Midwinter by Tim McGregor
Alycia- Diary: a novel by Chuck Palahniuk
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

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Maya Angelou’s Books

1. I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings Book

2. Gather Together In My Name Book

3. Singin' And Swingin' And Gettin' Merry Like Christmas Book

4. The Heart Of A Woman Book

5. All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes Book

6. A Song Flung Up To Heaven Book

7. Mom & Me & Mom: Library Edition Book

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From One Podcaster to Another- Interview with Diane Oct 05, 2022

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Diane (@bookyeah_ and @dianedougherty) She’s a dog Mom, avid book lover, and Future Podcaster!

Alycia Recommends

Everything She Ever Wanted by Ann Rule
The Bonesetter’s Daughter by Amy Tan

Stephanie’s Recommends

The Spookshow: Midwinter by Tim Mcgregor
Diary: a novel by Chuck Palahniuk

Diane’s Recommendations

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
The Huntress by Kate Quinn
The Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen

Check out Island Dog Rescue (usislanddog.org) if you are looking to adopt a pet!

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Not water, Fire Next Time- History of James Baldwin Sep 28, 2022

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia discuss a little history of African-American Author James Arthur Baldwin! Baldwin was a novelist, playwright, poet, and essayist who wrote eloquently and angrily about racial injustice and the black experience in 20th-century America.

Steph’s new read: The Spookshow: Midwinter by Tim McGregor

Books by James Baldwin

The Fire Next Time
Go Tell it to the Mountain
Sonny’s Blues
Notes of a Native Son
If Beale Street Could Talk
Giovanni’s Room
Another Country
Going to Meet the Man
I Am Not Your Negro
Just Above My Head

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Not All Superheroes Wear Capes- Interview with Author Tiffani Freckleton Sep 20, 2022

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Tiffani (@bookstagramandread on Instagram)! Tiffani is a Registered Nurse and Author. She discusses her love for reading and her new book!

Along the way, we find out that Alycia and Stephanie are really slow readers (like you didn’t know that already lol)

Read James Baldwin! He will be our next History episode topic!

Books by James Baldwin:

The Fire Next Time
Go Tell it on the Mountian
Giovanni’s Room
Sonny’s Blues
Notes of a Native Son
The Devil Finds Work
Go Meet the Man
Another Country
Nothing Personal

Tiffani Recommendation

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Tiffani’s Book: My NICU Story: Written with Love

#1 International Best Seller!

My NICU Story: Written with Love - Kindle edition by Freckleton, Tiffani Jean. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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A Little Free History of the Little Free Library Sep 14, 2022

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia discuss the history of the Little Free Library!

From its origins in Wisconsin to what the organization is up to now!

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A Peak Behind the Curtain- Interview with Author Arlene Lomazoff-Marron Sep 08, 2022

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie Interview Arlene, she’s a retired RN and an author from Philly! She’s written 2 books and is working on her 3rd! Arlene tells us about her journey to becoming an author and all about her 3 books.

Happy Labor Day!

Arlene’s Books:

Beneath a Blanket of Snow
If We Had Known
From the Ashes (tentative title)

Arlene’s Book Recommendations

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Check out Arlene’s website to stay up to date on her book release arlenelomazoffmarron.com

Arlene’s Twitter: @marron_arlene
Arlene’s IG @marronal

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The Girl is Going Places and Doing things- Interview with Haley Aug 31, 2022

In this episode, Stephanie is riding solo on an interview with Haley from Georgia! (@spoonie.bujo on Instagram). She’s a Grad Student and Professor.

The Man Burned By Winter By Peter Zacharias - Spoiler-Free Ending
The Man Trapped In Shadows coming out next year!
Heretic: Hellmage Chronicles, Book 1 by Jennifer deBie

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Haley Recommendations:

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
All the Things We Don’t Talk About by Amy Feltman
Teaching to Transgress: Educations as the Practice of Freedom by Bell Hooks
Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie
The Sleepless by Victor Manibo
Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and Our Political Future by Brandi Collins-Dexter

Follow Haley @spoonie.bujo

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Book Fairs! A Short History Aug 24, 2022

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie talk about Book Fairs! We discuss a little bit of Scholastic Bookfair history and the popular books that have come through the book fair.

We are starting a fundraiser for the Kids for the Book Fair! We are raising funds to donate to kids who don’t have money for the bookfair (like us when we were kids). It’s a very important cause to the podcast.

!!!!!Major Spoilers!!!!!

While No One Was Watching by Alyssa Cole
The Man Burned by Winter by Peter Zaharias

Little Free Library Pick Up- The Family Lawyer by James Patterson

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Smut Lovers Unite! - Interview with Rachael Aug 17, 2022

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Rachael from Louisville, Kentucky (@chlorophyllandquartz on Instagram). She’s an avid reader, writer, witch, and cat lover! (A bit of technical difficulty)

Steph Recommendations

The Spookshow Series by Tim McGregor
The Great Influenza by John M. Barry
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

Alycia Recommendations

Nancy Brophy's books are not good and she definitely killed her husband lol
http://archive.ph/D1s2X - Her Blog on how to murder her husband
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
When No One Was Watching by Alyssa Cole

Rachael Recommendations

The Rosewater - Bookstore and nonprofit
A Court of Thornes and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
True Biz by Sara Novic
The Left Hand of Darkness Ursula K. Le Guin

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For the Morbid Curious - Interview with Jennifer deBie Aug 10, 2022

In this episode Stephanie and Alycia chat with Jennifer deBie (@jennidebie on Instagram), they discuss their mutual love of all things morbid and Jenni talks about her book Heretic: Hellmage Chronicles, Book 1

https://www.amazon.com/Heretic-Jennifer-deBie/dp/B0B2HZ9SBL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R9OYPEP7WXON&keywords=heretic+jennifer+debie&qid=1660140519&sprefix=heretic+jenni%2Caps%2C471&sr=8-1

Alycia reading Visual Novels

Raging Loop
Corpse Factory

Steph finally finished The Perfect Witness!

The Great Influenza by John M. Barry

Nothing like a good physical book

Cork, Ireland Bookstores

Waterstone
Vibes and Scribes

Jenni’s Recommendation

Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart
Nithy Kasa’s Palm Wine Tapper and The Boy at Jericho
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
The Game by Tadhg Coakley
Darkest Truth by Catherine Kirwan
The Art of English Murder by Lucy Worsley

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Defenders of Alice Roosevelt- Interview with Tory Lanman Aug 03, 2022

In this episode, Alycia and Stephanie interview Tory Lanman (@readastorywithtory on Instagram and @WelcometoHistoryClass on TikTok). Tory is an amazing Educator in Ohio.

#abortionrightsforallwomen

Steph is a slow reader haha
Alycia Book Rec- Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
Too close to home…
Don’t sleep on the Dollar Tree!
Alycia’s $1.25 Tree purchase- Life Lines by Heidi Diehl
Steph’s $1.25 Tree purchase- If I Die Tonight by Alison Gaylin
Put synopsis on the backs of books!
Reading as punishment is a great idea for your kids!
A security book is a must-have when leaving the house- We all agree!

Tory’s Book Recommendations:

Fire Keeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey
Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
The Binding by Bridgette Collins
When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to Present by Gail Collins
Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey

Check out Cream & Amber in Hopkins, MN!

Question:

Who’s your favorite President? Let us know in the comments!

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Interview with Author Javier Rodriguez Agramonte (Nacimiento) Jul 27, 2022

In this episode, Stephanie and Alycia have their first Interview (so be patient) with Author Javier Rodriguez Agramonte, a Cuban Author. He discusses his passion for reading and writing and! he gives us the scoop on his new book Nacimiento

Nacimiento is available on kindle at Nacimiento: Project Angel Saga - Kindle edition by Agramonte , J.R.. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Javier Book Rec- Shadow and Bones by Leigh Bardugo- Alena is Javi’s favorite character
Javier Not Rec- Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Javier’s Current Read- In the Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Final Fantasy Inspiration
Writing is like the best sex - Javier
Javier translates his own work from Spanish to English
Listen to the end for an out-of-this-world book deal!!!!!!!!
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Books are a Real Thrill Jul 20, 2022

We’re talking about Thriller books!

Book Recommendations:

Alycia's Current Read- When No One Is Watching- Alyssa Cole
Stephanie’s Current Read- The Perfect Witness- Iris Johansen
Stephanie’s second read -The Man Burn by Winter- Pete Zacharias
Big Little Lies- Liane Moriarty ( have not read the book but the show on HBO was fantastic)
Both read- The Things We Wish Were True-Marybeth Mayhew Whalen
Steph Rec- The Complete Sherlock Holmes Series- Arthur Conan Doyle
Steph Rec- The Host- Stephanie Meyer
*Game of Thrones Spoilers
* A bit of Twilight hate
TBR- Starvation Heights- Gregg Olsen
Our followers be reading reading haha
Question:

Have you ever been a Server in the weeds and the Cook walked out the door?

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Introduction to the podcast, Stephanie, and Alycia Jul 13, 2022

Welcome to the So, What Are You Reading Podcast! This is episode 1! In this episode, you get to know the Host, Stephanie, and Alycia. They discuss their plans for the podcast and answer the questions from the questionnaire. Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @sowhatareyoureadingpodcast Fill out the questionnaire if you want to be a guest! (https://forms.gle/MdU2tYemaR2emUbLA)

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Podcast Trailer Apr 14, 2022

Have you ever read a book that changed your life, or made you think, or even cry, and when you went to talk to your friends about it all you got back were blank stares? Are you looking for a book to read that maybe isn’t #1 on the NY Times Best Seller’s list? Well, you’ve found the right place! Welcome to "So, What Are You Reading?" A history and book recommendation podcast. I’m your host, Stephanie And I’m your host, Alycia. On this podcast, we talk a lot about the books you love to read. Each week we pick a thing to dig into, from recommendations and reviews to commentary and current events.

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