Episodes

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Caroline and I chat about her role as an Executive Editor at Flatiron Books, how she got started in the job, what her role as a book editor entails, how book auctions work, her process for acquiring a book, how many titles she works on at a time and how often she gets pitched, and much more.

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Caroline and I chat about her role as an Executive Editor at Flatiron Books, how she got started in the job, what her role as a book editor entails, how book auctions work, her process for acquiring a book, how many titles she works on at a time and how often she gets pitched, and much more. Caroline's recommended read is Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcas...

In this interview, Patti and I discuss The Secret Book of Flora Lea, the origin of Whisperwood and how much fun she had creating it, the legend of the Pied Piper, her love of fairy tales, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more.

In this interview, Patti and I discuss The Secret Book of Flora Lea, the origin of Whisperwood and how much fun she had creating it, the legend of the Pied Piper, her love of fairy tales, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more. Patti's recommended reads are: Homecoming by Kate Morton The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on...

In this interview, Laura and I discuss The Daydreams, her inspiration for the book, the fun research she conducted, deciding to have Kat tell the story, the stunning cover, how often young stars flame out and the role media plays in this, and much more.

In this interview, Laura and I discuss The Daydreams, her inspiration for the book, the fun research she conducted, deciding to have Kat tell the story, the stunning cover, how often young stars flame out and the role media plays in this, and much more. Laura's recommended reads are: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Guide to Murder by Jesse Q. Sutanto How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash: Foster by Clair...

In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Kelly Hooker asks me your questions about the podcast and my various roles in the book world.

In this special Ask Me Anything episode, Kelly Hooker asks me your questions about the podcast and my various roles in the book world. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

In this interview, Elly and I discuss The Last Remains, how she chose Norfolk for the setting of the series, ending the series at least for now, creating her pseudonym years ago, her favorite books in the series, running contests for people to have their names used for characters in her books, and much more.

In this interview, Elly and I discuss The Last Remains, how she chose Norfolk for the setting of the series, ending the series at least for now, creating her pseudonym years ago, her favorite books in the series, running contests for people to have their names used for characters in her books, and much more. Elly's recommended reads are: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney The Conspirators by G. W. Shore Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can...

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Spring 2023.

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Spring 2023. Mary’s Selections: Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renee Rosen The Dead Are Gods by Eirine Carson A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan The Society of Shame by Jane Roper You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs The Celebrants by Steven Rowley Big Gay Weddng by Byron Lane Good Night Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea Amazing Grace Adams by Fra...

In this interview, Alex and I discuss Seventy Times Seven, what constitutes justice, eliminating the death penalty for children, her title and its meaning, forgiveness, how different individuals approach a tragedy and why, and much more.

In this interview, Alex and I discuss Seventy Times Seven, what constitutes justice, eliminating the death penalty for children, her title and its meaning, forgiveness, how different individuals approach a tragedy and why, and much more. Alex’s recommended read is Take What You Need by Idea Novey. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Seventy Times Sev...

In this interview, Brenda and I discuss The Audrey Hepburn Estate, the concept of home, writing about starlets and an heirloom item of theirs, indulging a list of Easter eggs at the back of her books, creating the estate as a character in her novel, and much more.

In this interview, Brenda and I discuss The Audrey Hepburn Estate, the concept of home, writing about starlets and an heirloom item of theirs, indulging a list of Easter eggs at the back of her books, creating the estate as a character in her novel, and much more. Brenda's recommended reads are: Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum The Fiction Writer by Jillian Cantor My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister: All the Missing Girls by Megan Mirand...

In this interview, Lauren and I discuss I'll Stop the World, being selected by Mindy Kaling's new imprint, time travel and how she incorporated it into her story, the 1980s, selecting character names, source of the title and how song lyrics can be used in book titles, and much more.

In this interview, Lauren and I discuss I'll Stop the World, being selected by Mindy Kaling's new imprint, time travel and how she incorporated it into her story, the 1980s, selecting character names, source of the title and how song lyrics can be used in book titles, and much more. Lauren's recommended reads are: She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here...

In this interview, Rory and I discuss There Will Be Fire, creating a roadmap regarding the history of the British/Irish conflict, how religion is really a social and political signifier in the conflict, writing true crime, how security changed in the United Kingdom after Brighton, and much more.

In this interview, Rory and I discuss There Will Be Fire, creating a roadmap regarding the history of the British/Irish conflict, how religion is really a social and political signifier in the conflict, writing true crime, how security changed in the United Kingdom after Brighton, and much more. Rory’s recommended reads are: High Dive by Jonathan Lee Lessons by Ian McEwan Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Want to s...

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in January through March 2023.

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in January through March 2023. Our shared top reads: The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson Exiles by Jane Harper Go As a River by Shelley Read Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto Dust Child by Nguyen Phan Que Mai Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley Kelly’s remaining top reads: What Lies in t...

In this interview, Megan and I discuss The Only Survivors, the event that inspired this story, setting books by the water or by the woods and how both can feel comforting but also dangerous, why she chose the Outer Banks, how the number 7 factors into this book, and much more.

In this interview, Megan and I discuss The Only Survivors, the event that inspired this story, setting books by the water or by the woods and how both can feel comforting but also dangerous, why she chose the Outer Banks, how the number 7 factors into this book, and much more. Megan's recommended reads are: Blood Sisters by Vanessa Lillie First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston Counterfeit by Kristen Chen My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The White Girl by Tony Birch: Better the Blood by M...