Being Bookish

Raye

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Avid reader, big book lover. I love recommending books, and l never spoil the ending.

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An Interview with Author F.T. Lukens

Sit back, relax and enjoy this incredible chat with author F.T. Lukens as we talk about their new YA Fantasy novel, Otherworldly (due for release on the 2nd of April 2024). Otherworldly is the story of non-believer Ellery who moved from their family farm to the city when the winter didn't end five years previously, destroying the family's livelihood. When they meet Knox, a familiar who has been living in the mortal realm for five years, they find themselves involved in things they don't believe and don't want to. The story has some incredibly strong themes, such as the environment, LGBTQ+ identity and underlying mythology. Of course, there is also talk about post-it notes, storyboards and stationery! EPISODE LINKS F.T. Lukens on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ftlukens F.T. Lukens' website https://www.ft-lukens.com/ Book launch at Malaprop's Bookstore https://www.malaprops.com/event/hybrid-otherworldly-book-launch-ft-lukens-conversation-beth-revis Special Editions from Dazzling Bookshop https://dazzlingbookishshop.com/

1h 29m
Mar 31
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal

A compelling combination of Six of Crows and Peaky Blinders is the way that book promoters have been selling the third novel by American author Hafsah Faizal. As someone who has never seen Peaky Blinders, but loved Six of Crows (see my review of that from 2021), does this claim actually ring true? Enter White Roaring, a town that is full of intrigue and insurrection. A town under the tyrannical rule of the mysterious Ram and meet Arthie and Jin Casimir, proprietors of Spindrift, a charming tea room with a secret. All is not as it seems on the surface, and that becomes much clearer when you realise that Arthie is a schemer, going after what she wants whatever the cost...and right now what she wants is in the Athereum; a ledger that can help her and others to take down the powers that rule so unfairly...but will they succeed? Before I read this book I had heard so much about it, the reviews are mixed, so which side of the track will mine fall? And more importantly...I won't spoil it to reveal my thoughts! FEATURED EPISODES Six of Crows https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/nbc-s02e02

26m
Mar 18
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie

This one book is not like the others...and that is certainly true where The Secret Adversary is concerned. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Agatha Christie created and wrote about a lot of different characters, though her most well-known and most beloved are an elderly woman who loves to knit and observe and a rotund Belgian who knows and sees everything! In 1922, Christie wrote about Tommy Beresford and his friend Tuppence Cowley for the first time. Though they would only appear in a few books, their tales are very different from others that she wrote...in fact, I would go so far as to say that they are more spy novels than mysteries! But that's just me...So, join me this week on my first adventure with the Young Adventurers Ltd and see what kind of trouble they get into, and whether I like it or not! FEATURED EPISODES Cosy Crime Playlist https://feeds.captivate.fm/being-bookish/cosy-crime/ Featured links Spybrary's recommended spy novels https://spybrary.com/the-best-spy-books-of-2023/ Raye on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@beingbookishpod/

24m
Mar 11
Sunbringer by Hannah Kaner

Just over a year ago I reviewed a fantasy novel by a debut author, and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. That book was Godkiller, and as a treat to myself for the end of the month I picked up the sequel, and second book in a trilogy titled Fallen Gods. That second book is called Sunbringer and as well as answering the question 'what happened to everyone after cliffhanger?' the book also gives us further insight into the battles being fought across the kingdom of Middren. I loved returning to Hannah Kaner's carefully built world, and the reunion with Kissen, Inara, Skedi and Elogast was a very welcome one. As ever I am not going to spoil anything about the book I am reviewing, but I would love you to join me on my journey to reacquaint myself with old fantasy friends and find out more about Sunbringer. Featured episodes Godkiller https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e03 Farewell to 2023 https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s04e46 Best and Worst (Reads) of 2023 https://youtu.be/HzkCYejRnwo?si=5yTsCBEmP2gXV1rM (YouTube)

28m
Mar 04
Devil's Delight by MC Beaton and RW Green

I know, I know, I said that I would probably be staying away from Agatha Raisin for a while, but I was trying to find something on my bedside table and this book just happened to be there. So join me and Agatha and her reliable crew in Carsely as she attempts to solve the mystery of a body that disappeared, and discover what connection it has with ice cream, a naturist society and drug smuggling...it's a doozy, but did it impress me? Remember, there will be no spoilers, I am not going to tell you whodunnit and I certainly won't be revealing who gets to go home with Agatha at the end of the night, though I have my preferences! FEATURED EPISODES Cosy Crime Playlist https://feeds.captivate.fm/being-bookish/cosy-crime/ EPISODE LINKS Being Bookish on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@beingbookishpod/

30m
Feb 26
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy

The Changeover was first published in 1984 so while I am celebrating a milestone, it's not far behind. As I have already established while talking about other 1980s YA novels, these were few and far between during that era. The happy medium where books were written with more grown-up themes targeting an audience that was going through changes was incredibly rare. Sure, we had Judy Blume, Sweet Valley High and the Sweet Dreams series, but really, that was it. The Changeover was an original, probably would be classified as a Romantasy and it's the first book I became obsessed with. A story of growth and change, of realisations and first loves, loss, and awakening. I know it won't be everyone's cup of tea, but I would love if this made you want to give it a chance. As ever, this episode is spoiler-free, though it was hard to keep it that way! FEATURED EPISODES Mel https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e16 Easy Connections and Easy Freedom https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/nbc-s04e03

39m
Feb 19
Death of a Gossip by MC Beaton

Every once in a while you have to try something new, but perhaps now isn't exactly the time. I guess that's why, this week, on the recommendation of a reviewer on YouTube, I picked up the first book in the Hamish Macbeth series. If you are a fan of 1990s BBC mysteries then you may be familiar with the series (as I was), but this isn't exactly that. While you're transported to the beautiful Highland village of Lochdubh (pronounced Lochdoo) and you meet the fantastic and laid-back Hamish Macbeth, other similarities are few and far between. However, if you love a cosy mystery and want something with beautiful scenery then this might be just what you're looking for. As with every episode, I am not going to spoil the ending, reveal whodunnit or why...I am going to give you a nice in-depth look into the story itself... FEATURED EPISODES The cosy crime playlist https://feeds.captivate.fm/being-bookish/cosy-crime/ EPISODE LINKS Being Bookish YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@beingbookishpod/

32m
Feb 05
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

Ruthless Vows is the long-awaited and greatly anticipated sequel to last year's romantasy hit, Divine Rivals. Did this book change the path of our two lead characters, Iris and Roman? Did they get their happy ever after at the end of this duology? You know I won't spoil anything (so you can find that out for yourselves), but I am going to talk about how I felt about the book, what I loved, what I didn't...so join me on my journey through Oath and discover what I thought. Will it be controversial? FEATURED EPISODES Divine Rivals https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e26 Fourth Wing https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e21 Godkiller https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e03 FEATURED LINKS Being Bookish on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@beingbookishpod/

28m
Jan 29
Argylle by Elly Conway

There is probably more mystery surrounding the author of this new spy thriller than there is about the book itself. In this week's episode I take a look at this debut novel, is it worth a read? Did it convert me? Am I now going to be reviewing more spy thrillers than anything else (listen to find out!)? So, what is it about Argylle? Is it truly going to be the start of a fantastic new gripping franchise? I dipped my toes into the book to find out. So give this 100% spoiler-free review a listen and then make your own decision about whether you want to give Argylle a try. FEATURED EPISODES Call for the Dead https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/nbc-s04e18 EPISODE LINKS Spybrary on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spybrary/ Being Bookish YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@beingbookishpod/ Being Bookish Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbookishpod/ Being Bookish TikTok https://tiktok.com/beingbookishreviews

34m
Jan 22
Coming Soon - Season 5

Season 5 is on its way as of Monday the 15th of January. So here are just a few of the things you have to look forward to. If there is a book you'd love to hear me talk about - let me know by sending me an email https://mailto:beingbookishpod@gmail.com, or reaching out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbookishpod. Did you know I'm now on YouTube? Check out the Being Bookish https://www.youtube.com/@beingbookishpod/ channel (and subscribe?) now.

1m
Jan 08
Farewell to 2023

This week I am looking at my favourite books of the year, according to the reviews I released. So while I have read much more than I have reviewed here, I thought I would stick to the books on Being Bookish. Did I pick an unexpected book? Did I miss out one of the books you felt deserved to be on the list? Give this episode a listen to find out which books I felt were deserving of a second (or possibly third) visit. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank every one of you for listening to and supporting the podcast this year and I look forward to sharing more books with you in 2024 from Monday the 15th of January. Happy New Year

15m
Dec 29, 2023
The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon

The year has been full of incredible fantasy debuts and what better way to round up the year than with another one? This time it is a book inspired by Filipino mythology, full of vibrant colours and strong characters. The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon was released in October 2023 and probably has one of the most beautiful covers I have seen in years, and that's saying something when I look at some of the books I have added to my collection over the last 18 months. It's a beautiful story of enemies who must work together in order to prevent the end of their world. It also includes a lot of the romantic tropes that make many readers happy; enemies to lovers, forced marriage, undeniable chemistry...So, what did I think when I read this book after receiving it in a subscription box? Give it a listen and find out! Remember, I won't spoil the ending. FEATURED EPISODES Fourth Wing https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e21 Iron Flame https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s04e41 The Love Hypothesis https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s05e10 FEATURED LINKS Being Bookish on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@beingbookishpod/ Being Bookish Website https://beingbookish.co.uk Being Bookish Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbookishpod Being Bookish on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beingbookishreviews

35m
Dec 18, 2023
Death and Croissants by Ian Moore

Richard Ainsworth is a 53-year-old English man who has made his home in the fictional Val de Follet, running a quiet B&B where nothing happens, until the day one of his elderly guests goes missing and he, along with a mysterious and glamorous guest, Valerie D'Orcay find a bloody handprint on the wall. Will this staid and sensible B&B owner make the most of this opportunity to seek adventure? Will the mismatched couple manage to solve the mystery? You know I won't tell you everything, but I will tell you what I think of Moore's 2021 cosy crime debut. Featured episodes Cosy Crime Playlist https://feeds.captivate.fm/being-bookish/cosy-crime/ Illuminae https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s04e43 Featured links The Sparks Trilogy by Kerry Law https://kerrylawbooks.com/

28m
Dec 11, 2023
Illuminae by Kaufman and Kristoff

Returning to the world of science fiction with the first in The Illuminae Files trilogy by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff - I found I couldn't stay away from their collaborations and I am sad that after I finish the third book in the series, Obsidio, there are no more. What happens when it seems as though the only beings talking sense after a planet is invaded by a violent and greedy corporation are a psychotic AI and two teenagers? Through medical files, IM chat records, illustrations and military reports we find out what Kady and Ezra do when their planet is taken over and, having lost everything, they have to figure out what's really going on and try and protect what's left of their lives. And then of course there's AIDAN... FEATURED EPISODES Aurora Rising https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e30 Skyward https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/nbc-s04e08 FEATURED LINKS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbookishpod/ Being Bookish Website https://beingbookish.co.uk

39m
Nov 27, 2023
Agatha Raisin Hot to Trot by MC Beaton and RW Green

I couldn't stay away from Carsely, so I decided that I wouldn't. With a whole series to choose from I decided to return to the small Cotswold Village with book 31 in the series, Hot to Trot. Agatha and Charles are in trouble, and it's not the fun kind. Charles's new and admittedly unbearable young wife, Mary, has been found dead and of course, CI Wilkes is placing Agatha on the suspect list. Agatha knows that she has to solve the murder before Charles is jailed for killing his bride...but the suspect list is long and time is growing short. With the help of her friends, she will find out who killed Lady Mary and get an innocent man free before things go even more wrong. Find out what I thought about this 2020 cosy mystery release, and you know I won't reveal the ending! FEATURED EPISODES Cosy mystery playlist https://feeds.captivate.fm/being-bookish/cosy-crime/ There Goes the Bride https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/nbc-s04e13 A Spoonful of Poison https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s05e01 Dead on Target https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e36 Iron Flame https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s04e41 EPISODE LINKS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbookishpod/ Being Bookish Website https://beingbookish.co.uk

39m
Nov 20, 2023
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

Iron Flame was released on Tuesday the 7th of November, the second in The Empyrean Series by author Rebecca Yarros. If you want to know more about the next biggest fantasy fad to hit after A Court of Thorns and Roses then you're in the right place. I had a few days off this week and read my way through the 623-page sequel to Fourth Wing to learn more about Violet, Xaden and surprise revelation in Iron Flame. It's the second year at Basgiath and a lot is changing, with the dragons, the students and the teaching staff...are they perhaps getting a little more brutal? Are things getting even more real? And is Xaden's past going to start getting in the way of his future? To find out what I thought about Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, give this episode a listen. FEATURED EPISODES Fourth Wing https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e21 EPISODE LINKS The Sparks Trilogy https://kerrylawbooks.com/ by Kerry Law My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbookishpod/

42m
Nov 13, 2023
In the Tall Grass by Stephen King and Joe Hill

I thought I would switch it up a bit for the first true Winter episode, and this week I am joined by Lorraine from Once Upon a Nightmare to talk about the 2012 novella In the Tall Grass, written by father and son, Stephen King and Joe Hill. This episode is part of a short planned series across Being Bookish and Once Upon a Nightmare where we will talk about a book and a film in our two shows, so if you want to find out what we thought about the Netflix film of the same title, head over to Once Upon a Nightmare from Tuesday the 7th of November. FEATURED EPISODES Who Goes There? https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e35 Psycho https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e25 LORRAINE'S LINKS Once Upon a Nightmare on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4hQyCcr6kW64Gs6k8fkukn?si=e8927ff96d834b54 | Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/once-upon-a-nightmare/id1521865524

50m
Nov 06, 2023
The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

This debut cosy crime by new author Jessa Maxwell has everything a cosy crime baking fan could want. You have a baking competition taking place in a somewhat isolated location, a group of people who seemingly have zero connection to each other but are all keeping secrets. But more than that, there's a mystery victim, who could possibly have wanted to murder them? Were they keeping a secret? I love cosy crime, so when I saw this promoted a few weeks ago, the idea of baking and murder just piqued my interest. What did I think of the novel? Find out, but know I won't be revealing the victim or the murderer...they're for you to find out for yourself! FEATURED EPISODES Cosy crime playlist https://feeds.captivate.fm/being-bookish/cosy-crime/ EPISODE LINKS Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/78946c16de3b/tis-the-spooky-seasontime-to-read-more Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbookishpod/

37m
Oct 30, 2023
The Last Supper by Rosemary Shrager

Probably better known for her stint on I'm a Celebrity (though I am going to admit right now I have never seen that show), Rosemary Shrager is a TV cook who has appeared on a lot of shows with lots of recipes. With her latest creation, Prudence Bulstrode (herself a retired TV cook), Shrager has put on another hat, that of cosy mystery writer. When Prudence Bulstrode is asked to take over as chef at a Cotswolds Manor house where her TV rival has recently died, she doesn't exactly jump at the chance, but a job is a job and something about rhubarb is pinging a nerve. What she gets when she arrives is anything but friendly, or a gathering of friends...so who could possibly want Deirdre Shaw dead and what is happening at Farleigh Manor? Remember, I am not going to reveal whodunnit, but enjoy my spoiler-free and honest review. FEATURED EPISODES Cosy Crime Playlist https://feeds.captivate.fm/being-bookish/cosy-crime/ FEATURED LINKS Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/78946c16de3b/tis-the-spooky-seasontime-to-read-more Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbookishpod/

34m
Oct 15, 2023
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

I am back in the world of fantasy this week with the first in a spin-off romantasy by Stephanie Garber. I am taking you to the Magnificent North where miniature dragons aid in the creation of exquisite sweet treats and magic just is. Where the Immortal Fates have a hand to play in your life and where Evangeline Fox is about to discover that life isn't as straightforward as you wish it was. Being jilted is one thing, but making a bargain with the beautiful but deadly Prince of Hearts is another thing altogether. Find out what I thought of the 2021 series opener that closes with A Curse of True Love...no spoilers! FEATURED EPISODES Fourth Wing https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e21 Aurora Rising https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e30 Shanghai Immortal https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e32 Divine Rivals https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e26 FEATURED LINKS Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/78946c16de3b/tis-the-spooky-seasontime-to-read-more Being Bookish Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beingbookishpod/

39m
Oct 08, 2023
Agatha Raisin Dead on Target by MC Beaton and RW Green

What can I say? Agatha Raisin keeps on drawing me back in and when I got approved for the latest addition to the series I wasn't sure whether it would be a topic I chose or if I would just write a review and talk about something else. The 34th book in the Agatha Raisin series was released on the 19th of September and though still published under the name MC Beaton, the baton has been taken up by co-writer RW Green. So, what does that mean for our beloved Agatha and her friends in Carseley? Join me to find out if I liked this book and whether it met the high standards of previous offerings or if it is a damp squib? FEATURED EPISODES Cosy crime playlist https://feeds.captivate.fm/being-bookish/cosy-crime/ EPISODE LINKS Read the latest newsletter https://mailchi.mp/78946c16de3b/tis-the-spooky-seasontime-to-read-more

37m
Oct 01, 2023
Who Goes There? by John W Campbell Jr

Could I have picked something a little less obscure this week? Possibly. However, if you're a fan of John Carpenter films, then the story behind this book will definitely be familiar, for Who Goes There? written in 1938 went on to become the 1982 Kurt Russell film, The Thing! As part of a special crossover event, I am joined by Lorraine from Once Upon a Nightmare to talk about the book that inspired the film. As always, there will be no spoilers here! Give this episode a listen to discover if we were surprised by this 70-page science fiction novella. Does it truly stand the test of time?

35m
Sep 24, 2023
The 150th episode - book highs and lows

This week I am celebrating a huge milestone, my 150th episode. After three years and a lot of changes, I am going to be taking a look at my last 9 months of reading and picking out my top (and bottom) 5 books. Which ones did I love, and which ones did I unhaul? Believe me when I say that it took me a long time to put together lists that I was happy with, but I have no doubt by the time I listen to this back at the end of the year I will have changed my mind several times. What books are you surprised about? Which would you add to your favourites? Let me know. FEATURED EPISODES Daisy Jones and the Six https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e22 Fourth Wing https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e21 Clytemnestra https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e08 The Marlow Murder Club https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e06 Murder Before Evensong https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e20 Aurora Rising https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e30 FEATURED LINKS Being Bookish https://beingbookish.co.uk Books to Last Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4uEK0NRhVN2EuC3przlQj0?si=c409af1116fa4de5

37m
Sep 17, 2023
Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs

If you love Dark Academia, or Dark Fantasy, and haven't yet managed to get a copy of Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs, then what are you waiting for? This debut novel from the Minneapolis writer has everything from enchanted books to secret societies. It spans the generations of two families who are about as far apart in culture and status as it seems they could be, but they are tied by one thing that both are unaware of. So, what secrets have their relatives been hiding? Are they worth dying for? Find out what I thought of this May 2023 novel in my latest spoiler-free review... Oh, and happy anniversary to me! 3 years ago this week I released the first episode of the podcast that became Being Bookish. FEATURED EPISODES Shanghai Immortal https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e32 Fourth Wing https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e21 Divine Rivals https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/bb-s06e26

36m
Sep 10, 2023
Shanghai Immortal by A.Y. Chao

I am back after a week off with an episode about a half-vampire, half-Huli Jing (fox spirit) rebel with this week's fantasy debut from author A. Y. Chao. Shanghai Immortal is set in 1930s Shanghai and introduces us to Lady Jing, who is sent on a mission by her guardian, the King of Hell, to find herself and discover who is plotting against him. With Mr Lee, a mortal finance expert, at her side, she ventures forth into mortal Shanghai and learns more about herself and her past than she expects. What did I think of Chao's debut? Did I like this new world she created for us? Listen to find out more, but remember, no spoilers!

37m
Sep 03, 2023
Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Sutanto

You know how much I love cosy crime, so I thought that after almost 3 months I would take a trip down memory lane and remind you why this is a genre I think you may enjoy. This week I am taking a look at the first cosy crime novel by author Jesse Sutanto, Dial A for Aunties. It's a fun jaunt with a sort of 1980s Weekend at Bernie's twist. There are jewel heists, a dead body in a cooler, 4 incredible Indo-Chinese aunties who would do anything for their family and a woman who suddenly reunites with the love of her life at what could be legitimately the wedding from hell. So, find out what I thought of this novel brought to you by the author who wrote Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers. How did I like it!? Featured Episodes Cosy Crime Playlist https://feeds.captivate.fm/being-bookish/cosy-crime/

37m
Aug 20, 2023
Aurora Rising by Kaufman and Kristoff

I am reviewing Science Fiction. Alert...you are not seeing things, for the first time in 18 months I am reading sci-fi! It's been a while since we were here, but this week I am taking you on a journey into space in the year 2380 as I talk about and review the first in the Aurora Cycle series, Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. I wasn't sure what to think when I first saw this book (and the rest of the trilogy) recommended by someone over on Bookstagram, but I took a risk and ordered all three. It took me a few months to get to the point where I was ready to step out of the fantasy comfort zone I had placed myself in, but am I glad I did? Check out this review of the first book, released in 2019, and find out what I thought. And then give my last (and only other) science fiction episode an airing... Featured episodes Skyward https://being-bookish.captivate.fm/episode/nbc-s04e08

51m
Aug 13, 2023
Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald

It's a tale as old as time and could be seen in many ways to be the origin tale for Beauty and the Beast (see what I did there?), but in this very modern YA retelling of the story of Hades and Persephone, Bea Fitzgerald has given us definite girl power. Girl, Goddess, Queen is a retelling of this dark Greek myth with a difference. Persephone didn't get dragged down to hell by an obsessive uncle, she jumped into the Underworld looking for salvation. But what did I think of this new version of an old tale that also happens to be one of my favourite (albeit unusual) myths? Give this episode a listen to find out... FEATURED EPISODES Mythology playlist https://feeds.captivate.fm/being-bookish/mythology/

31m
Aug 06, 2023
An Interview with Author Kate Eberlen

I hadn't planned on posting this treat quite so soon, but work schedules (you know how it is). I was lucky enough to get the chance to chat with the author Kate Eberlen about her latest novel, Ever After, which is a fascinating and moving book following on from her 2016 release, Miss You. It follows Tess and Gus for 7 years of their lives after they meet and fall in love in Florence; their families, the changes they experience and the complexities of life as you're living it. We had a wonderful talk about Italy, about life, and about the characters she has created, who are so real that it's sometimes difficult to remember that they're not. To find out more about how Kate created them, and why Italy is such an inspiration, give this episode a listen, and then find her on Instagram and check out the beautiful pictures and videos of her Italian travels (they are stunning). KATE'S LINKS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kateeberlen/ Website https://www.kateeberlen.com/ Ever After Book - Buy the Book UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ever-After-escapist-emotional-bestselling-ebook/dp/B0BTJ4YDZW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12ESE58LYQCVZ&keywords=Ever+After+Kate+Eberlen&qid=1690704446&s=digital-text&sprefix=ever+after+kate+eberlen%2Cdigital-text%2C153&sr=1-1 | US https://www.amazon.com/Ever-After-escapist-emotional-bestselling-ebook/dp/B0BTJ4YDZW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12ESE58LYQCVZ&keywords=Ever+After+Kate+Eberlen&qid=1690704446&s=digital-text&sprefix=ever+after+kate+eberlen%2Cdigital-text%2C153&sr=1-1 Miss You - Buy the Book UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miss-You-Wildly-Romantic-Richard-ebook/dp/B01CCSNX42/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= | US https://www.amazon.com/Miss-You-Wildly-Romantic-Richard-ebook/dp/B01CCSNX42/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

1h 18m
Jul 30, 2023
An Interview with Author Veronica Henry

This week I had the chance to speak with author Veronica Henry about her latest release, Thirty Days in Paris. It's a story of second chances, of new experiences and follows our main character, Juliet, as she travels to Paris to learn about herself after an amicable divorce. We talk about everything from au pairs to first and second loves, to redemption arcs and travel. And of course, the book, which is a perfect book to read around the pool on holiday or on your sofa on a Sunday afternoon with a cup of tea and a packet of digestives. VERONICA'S LINKS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/veronicahenryauthor/ Website http://veronicahenry.co.uk/ Twitter http://twitter.com/veronica_henry Facebook http://facebook.com/veronicahenryauthor Thirty Days in Paris UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thirty-Days-Paris-gorgeously-bestselling-ebook/dp/B0BGX3SVHV/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1690105705&sr=8-1 | US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGX3SVHV?th=1&psc=1&keywords=thirty%20days%20in%20paris

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