Thoughts from a Page Podcast

Thoughts from a Page Podcast

Thoughts from a Page is hosted by me, Cindy Burnett, a voracious reader and book columnist who provides you with casual author conversations and insider information on all of the newest releases that I have read and personally recommend. With so many books coming out weekly, it can be hard to decide what to read so I find the best ones and share them with you. Listen to find your next great book.

Recent Episodes

Portia Elan - HOMEBOUND
June 17, 2026

Portia Elan - HOMEBOUND

In this interview, I chat with Portia Elan about Homebound , her publishing journey, having Homebound selected as Scribner's Lead Read for spring, marketing in the publishing world, her research, what the editing process was ...
Lauren Oliver - THE GIRL IN THE LAKE
June 16, 2026

Lauren Oliver - THE GIRL IN THE LAKE

In this interview, I chat with Lauren Oliver about The Girl in the Lake , UVA's Division of Perceptual Studies, her research, incorporating reincarnation into the story, creating a strong sense of place, what the rest of the ...
Kelly Hooker - May's Real Time Reading
June 6, 2026

Kelly Hooker - May's Real Time Reading

Kelly joins me for May's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly's Selections: Last: Both Can Be True by Jessica Guerrieri The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh Now: Ab...
Christina Baker Kline - THE FOURSOME
June 5, 2026

Christina Baker Kline - THE FOURSOME

In this interview, I chat with Christina Baker Kline about The Foursome , her personal connection to this story, her research and trying to learn more about the sisters who marry Cheng and Eng, having Sarah narrate the story,...
Annabel Monaghan - DOLLY ALL THE TIME
June 3, 2026

Annabel Monaghan - DOLLY ALL THE TIME

In this interview, I chat with Annabel Monaghan about Dolly All the Time , choosing Rhode Island as the setting for the book, why she invented a fictional town, her favorite male love interest that she has created, serving as...
Sarah Damoff - THE BURNING SIDE
May 22, 2026

Sarah Damoff - THE BURNING SIDE

In this interview, I chat with Sarah Damoff about The Burning Side , exploring family dynamics, memory, and the early years of motherhood, how she decided who would tell the story, her writing process, the beautiful cover, an...
Kelly Hooker - April's Real Time Reading
April 30, 2026

Kelly Hooker - April's Real Time Reading

Kelly joins me for April's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly's Selections: Last: Make Nice by Ryan Effgen Ms.Mebel Goes to the Chopping Block by Jesse Q Sutanto Now: The ...
Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Reads of January through March 2026
April 17, 2026

Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Reads of January through March 2026

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in January through March 2026. Our shared top reads: Good People by Patmeena Sabit Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns Lady Tre...

Recent Blog Posts

2025 Summer Reading Guide Preview
May 27, 2025

2025 Summer Reading Guide Preview

I hope you enjoy this Preview of my 18-page printable 2025 Summer Reading Guide. The full guide contains over 60 reading recommendations including books from spring and summer 2025 as well mystery series recommendations, fiction/nonfiction pairings,…

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2024 Summer Reading Guide Preview
May 22, 2024

2024 Summer Reading Guide Preview

Creating a Summer Reading Guide is one of my favorite bookish things to do every year, and for 2024 I decided to step it up a bit and create a guide with 45 books that people can print and pore over. This year, I have read over 90 titles and sampled…

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Summer Reading Guide 2023
May 23, 2023

Summer Reading Guide 2023

Creating my Summer Reading Guide is a highlight for me every year, and 2023 is no exception. I have combed through an untold number of titles to find the ones that I really enjoyed and personally recommend, and as always, I have read every book on t…

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