The fabulous writing duo of Taylor Hutton joined me on pub day to celebrate their debut dark romance, Strike and Burn. It has romance, mystery, murder, SPICE and drama. A perfect dark romance recipe that only Hutton could do. I loved talking to these two about their process, how they came to be, romance and so much more. I loved Julie and Adele! They were so much fun and their admiration and respect for each other is clearly the secret ingredient to their success.

Bucket list, dream guest Kate Kennedy joined me for a discussion of one of my favorite 2024 reads, One In A Millenial. If I could summarize my nostalgia and feelings in a book, this is it. Just trust me. It is a celebration pop culture moments in the 90's, 00's and today woven with the most perfect cultural commentary that only Kennedy can do. You will laugh, you will cry, you will find yourself reaching out to your oldest friends.

Kate and I chatted, Taylor, Jessie Spano, sleepovers, motherhood, school supplies and everything else. I could have talked to her for hours. She has a way in her podcast, Be There In Five, of making you feel like she is sitting right beside you, a friend right there with you and that is how this book feels. A fun convo with your bestest friend and I am jealous for anyone who gets to read it for the first time.

One of my favorite episodes of the year, Katie Cicatelli-Kuc. This episode is special for a few reasons: 1. Chloe and I buddy read, Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice and it was the perfect fall read, 2. When I read the book, I noticed Katie, in the acknowledgements, said she wrote the book while undergoing cancer treatments (my daughter went through cancer treatment as well) 3. I immediately reached out to Katie, who responded instantly to join me on the podcast and she, having not been on a podcast, said YES!

This conversation is filled with the healing powers of reading and writing, the power or persistence and the love of a pumpkin spice latte. I will let the episode and Katie's badassness do the talking!

My new BFFL Victoria Benton Frank joined me to celebrate her DEBUT, My Magnolia Summer. Reminiscent of Steel Magnolias with all the ingredients of a perfect, southern summer beach literary cocktail. We talked writing, women, her legendary and iconic mom- THE Dorothea Benton Frank, restaurant life and so much more. She was hysterical, lovely and really everything you want in a bestie.

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Jaclyn Goldis joined Books are Chic from Tel-Aviv to celebrate her thriller debut, The Chateau. You all know I love a girls trip gone wrong and this one was one for the beach bags. We chatted 90's love, books, writing, traveling, all the things. She was such a delight!

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https://www.jaclyngoldis.com

Queen, Icon, Book legend, Adriana Trigiani joined me for what was a hilarious and inspiring chat. We came together to celebrate the paperback release for The Good Left Undone, a sweeping tale of females, family and unexpected love. I loved it! She chatted about writing, Italian culture, her TV writing days and SO MUCH MORE. Seriously, it was like a Ted talk. If you haven't read any of her backlist, you should have serious FOMO! She is the best.

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https://adrianatrigiani.com/home/

She's part of Friends and Fiction, NYT best-selling author and on my author bucket list for years and now she is here! Was SO thrilled to welcome Patti Callahan Henry to Books are Chic to chat her latest, The Secret Book of Flora Lea. She was such a delight and we chatted books, style and so much more. You will devour Flora Lea, it was magical, mysterious and all the things. Follow Patti for her latest novels and news: https://www.patticallahanhenry.com

The Last Mrs. Parrish is one of my top favorite reads of all time so I was thrilled when Liv Constantine joined me to celebrate their latest, The Senator's Wife. A perfect beach thriller. We had so much fun chatting early books, inspiration and being chosen as a Reese's Book Club pick!

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https://livconstantine.com

So my new BFF's, Aurey and Emily wrote and debut called Emma of 83rd Street and we spent over an hour chatting about it. ROM COM, beach reading joy, at it's finest. We talked writing, rom coms, all versions of Emma, Clueless, 90210 ( duh!, my people!) and even Felicity! I loved this duo SO much! If you want instant happiness, this is the book for you!

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https://www.audreyandemily.com

2 TIME NYT best-selling author, Carley Fortune joins me again! Her latest, Meet me at the Lake is a summer rom com with heart touching on deeper issues and one hot tattooed guy :) I was so thrilled to have her back as we chatted about the 90's AGAIN, writing, her sophomore novel and so much more. She is always such a delight.

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https://www.carleyfortune.com

You all know I love to support a debut author so I will thrilled when Nicole Hackett joined me to celebrate her debut thriller, The Perfect Ones. TPO tackles a influencer trip gone wrong with many twists and turns and an atmospheric vibe. I loved chatting with Nicole and the BEST thing we can do is support her by reading this book!

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https://nicolehackettbooks.com

If you love Thelma and Louise, you will LOVE the The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise.  I was so thrilled to welcome Colleen Oakley to the podcast to talk about this book that brought sheer joy to me.  It has heart, humor and a little bit of mystery and left me appreciating all the elders in my life.  AND it was a GMA Buzz pick for March, woot woot.  Colleen was just as joyful, like book, like author.

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https://colleenoakley.com

I read Strangers in the Night in one day.  That is all I have to say.  If you love old hollywood or toxic relationships or Frank Sinatra, this book is for you.  Heather Webb has a gift of taking real life figures and creating the most incredible fictional world for them.  Her research is impeccable and it shows up on her pages.  I LOVED this book.  And loved being able to chat with Heather.

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https://heatherwebbauthor.com/site/

I love YA and love being able to welcome fab YA authors to Books are Chic. I was so thrilled to welcome Olivia Worley to Books are Chic for her latest YA thriller, The Debutantes. Set in gothic New Orleans against the backdrop of the cutthroat debutante society. A missing girl, murder, glitz and mystery all make up this perfect fall read. Olivia and I chatted inspo, YA, writing and so much more.

I have a new BFF and her name is Martha Hall Kelly.  She is a NYT best-selling author, genuinely the nicest and also has Gloucester ties, so I was all in!  We gathered together to chat about her latest historical novel, The Golden Doves.  I loved this book and all thad to offer.  I am so happy to celebrate it on PUB DAY!  Martha is an author who really does her research and it shines in her books.  I hope you leave this chat loving Martha and her novels, as much as me! 

P.S. Martha has a new stylist and I am encouraging her to share her tour OOTD.  Join in on the fashion over on Insta! :)

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https://marthahallkelly.com

I had the best chat about voodoo, writing and family with one of this year's Read with Jenna picks, Diane Marie Brown.  We are celebrating her debut novel, Black Candle Women.  Her journey to this novel was so inspiring.  She was so much fun to chat with and fun fact- she loves Bravo!  

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https://www.dianemariebrown.com

My gal Sal is back!  Her 2nd visit to Books are Chic this time for her latest and Book of the Month pick, The Soulmate.  Honestly, this one is her BEST!  She is always a delight and so funny.  We talk writing, moving, her book shed, her wardrobe, kids and life. 

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https://www.sallyhepworthauthor.com

The Great British Bake Off meets Knives Out is The Golden Spoon with all its fine ingredients.  I LOVED chatting with fellow 90's lover Jessa Maxwell about her writing process and journey to selling the rights to this AH-mazing book.  Definitely one of the hottest reads of 2023. Follow Jessa for her latest novels and news: https://www.instagram.com/jessamaxwellauthor/?hl=en

Pop Culture high priestess, Erin Carlson joins me and she is literally one of the BEST people, pop culture aficionados and authors EVAH!  The list was endless on topics covered and we clocked in, once again, over an hour.  We covered Oscars fashion, Jeremy Allen White, Madonna, Danny Pellegrino and SO much more.  Enjoy this chat and this human, as she is the meaning of FUN!

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If you love Bad Sisters, you will love Kristen Bird's latest thriller, I Love it When You Lie.  Kristen is in her own genre which is a mix of women's fiction, suspense and thrills.  This book had sisterhood, murder, the lengths we go for family and so much more.  I loved chatting with her to hear about her upbringing and inspirations.  She was a delight and so much fun to chat with.

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https://www.kristenbird.com

Another bucket list author, JT Ellison stopped by and she was everything and more!  We celebrated her latest release, It's One of Us- a thrilling suspense novel filled with twists and turns.  I couldn't read it fast enough.  I LOVED chatting with JT to hear her story as well as the inspiration behind this book.

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https://www.jtellison.com

Phyics to thrillers, wonder how Lexie Elliot got her start?  Well I was so excited to sit down and chat with her about her latest mystery, Bright and Deadly Things.  We talk chalets, locations, writing and lots more.  She was a delight to chat with and loved that she went live from one of my favorite places, LONDON!

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https://www.lexieelliott.com

Stone Cold Fox is one of my favorite 2023 reads, thus far!  A big claim to make but a BIG BOOK!  I had SO MUCH FUN chatting with debut author, Rachel Koller Croft.  We chatted about writing, thrillers, leading ladies, inspiration and so much more.  This book is just too good for words, you just need to read it!  It is a People pick of the week and was just optioned for TV, with Rachel at the writing helm!

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https://www.rachelkollercroft.com

Books are Chic first!  Husband and wife writing duo, Emily and Austin join me!  We are here to celebrate their latest, Do I Know You? A not your typical rom-com but oh so good.  We talk marriage, writing, Taylor Swift and books!  They were so much fun and I was so inspired and impressed after our conversation.  Enjoy!

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https://www.emilyandaustinwrite.com

I had the best time welcoming back JT Ellison to Books are Chic! We had the best talk when she first came on for her book, It's One of Us as I appreciated her openness on the subject matter and respected her way to speak her truth through story. I was more than thrilled to read and celebrate her latest, A Very Bad Thing. Murder, stalking, the book world and a high profile author- all things that are the perfect recipe for a thriller. We caught up, talked writing, author life and what that is like and so much more.

OMG.  One of the most chic authors joins me, Natasha Lester!  If you know her books you know that they are the epitome of chic.  Gripping historical novels woven with vintage fashion icons and clothing- yes please!  She is here to celebrate her latest novel, The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre.  I. LOVED. THIS. BOOK.  We chat writing, fashion, DIOR and really any and everything glam.  I promise you, you will love her and her books.  

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https://www.natashalester.com.au

First time guest Mary Kubica joins Books are Chic today!  Her latest, Just the Nicest Couple is out now and centers on a missing persons case.  I have been a long time fan and LOVE chatting with her.  We talked writing, thriller, armchair detectives and so much TRUE CRIME.  She was such a delight!

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https://marykubica.com

SO thrilled to welcome a long time favorite to the podcast!  Amy Poeppel is an author who will have you smiling after each and every one of her books.  They have humor, heart and humanity all in one.  Her latest, The Sweet Spot is nothing short of this.  I was so happy to see her and catch up as we chatted right at the beginning of COVID.  You will love her and all of her books!

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https://www.amypoeppel.com

Woo-hoo and welcome to season 2!  I am so thrilled to welcome back one of my most favorite people, Deborah Goodrich Royce!  She is a woman of so many lives and layers and she is back celebrating the release of her third novel, Reef Road.  This is book based on a true crime and explores generational trauma, violence, crime and mystery.  She had so much insight and the inspiration is haunting.  She also was the first to answer my new 2023 Chic List questions!  

Just a thanks for all the listeners and followers!  It was an AH-mazing Season 1 of Books are Chic and I will be back in 2023 with Season 2!  

Join me in my final 2022 and first season episode with Maureen Johnson!  Her latest, Nine Liars, part of the Stevie Bell series is out now.  With Agatha Christie vibes, this series is a modern twist to the throwback whodunits.  I loved our chat as we talk all things British, mysteries, writing and more.  I was thrilled she was the grand finale of the year! Follow Maureen for her latest novels and news: https://www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com

Twin sisters, a debut psychological, twisty thriller and fashion- all the parts to this amazing episode with Amber and Danielle Brown.  Join us in my 2nd to last episode of season one as we talk writing, fashion and everything that makes up this timely novel.  We had a blast chatting and they spill the tea on what it really is like to grow up with a twin.

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https://www.amberanddanielle.com

Malls, Chiristmas, grandparents and nostalgia- what more do you need?!  All the ingredients in this fun chat with author Suzanne Parks to celebrate her latest, The Christmas Clash.  We had a blast comparing our childhood malls and food courts, which made me completely nostalgic for my teen years.  She was such a blast to talk to and this is a fun YA holiday rom com!

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https://www.suzannepark.com

Dark, disturbing, twisty and a must-read is how I describe Rachel Kapelke- Dale's last novel, The Ingenue.  She chatted with me all the way from Paris!  We had SO much fun chatting writing, books and inspiration.  I can't wait for her next novel!

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http://rachelkapelkedale.com

Keeping up with my fab birthday week I wanted to share one of the biggest treats this season!  Kate Andersen Brower stopped by Books are Chic to talk about icon Elizabeth Taylor.  Her latest non-fiction book, Elizabeth Taylor The Grit and Glamour of an Icon is the ONLY EVER authorized bio.  It. Is. EPIC.  She was such a blast to chat with and let me ask anything.  She had unprecedented access to letters, diaries, friends and family.  We talk Liz's baubles, Michale Jackson, Colin Farrell and her amazing work with AIDS and her foundation.  This episode, hands down, is one of my favorites.

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https://www.katebrower.com

Part 2 Halloween double feature:

The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel, the perfect homage to Alfred himself and the perfect fall read IMO. I was so thrilled to welcome Stephanie to Books are Chic to talk writing, books and the inspiration and research behind this book. We also chatted themes from her other books and so much more. Who doesn't love a weekend getaway with old friends at a remote hotel with a suspicious innkeeper. I had so much fun chatting with Stephanie and can't wait to have her back!

Today I turn 40!  Woo-hoo!  And I am so THRILLED to gift this very special chat to you.  Ashley Winstead is an auto-buy for me.  A literary icon who gave me my fave book of the year, The Last Housewife.  I can't tell you how much I loved this book.  Clocking in at over an hour, we chat ALL things!  Writing, cults, beauty products and lots of other fun things.  I hope you enjoy this chat and see just how fabulous Ashley is!

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https://www.ashleywinstead.com

So thrilled to welcome Hannah Morrissey to Books are Chic!  So much fun chatting and celebrating her latest thrilled, The Widowmaker.  All I have to say is this book gave me chills and actual chills.  I loved chatting with her about her police transcribing past and what makes up her "Murder Board".  I have already ordered her backlist!

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https://www.hannahmorrissey.com

My first "three timer" club member!  A Books are Chic favorite is back, Kimberly Belle with her latest thriller, The Personal Assistant.  If you are fascinated by social media, influencers and the darker side of this phenomenon, you will love this book.  We had a fab chat about influencing and what it means as well as some of our favorite accounts and, of course, since she has been here multiple times, a special Kimberly Belle Chic List!

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https://www.kimberlybellebooks.com

Viola Shipman aka Wade Rouse is back and better than ever with his latest, A Wish for Winter, now one of my all time favorite holiday reads.  I really can't sum up the meaning of this episode or my love for Wade.  He is magic.  Just listen and hopefully this will spark some holiday JOY!

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https://violashipman.com

Bucket list guest, Ruth Ware, Queen of thrills and chills joins me today!  It was a celebration of suspense and mystery with a holiday twist as we discussed her latest story, a part, in the compilation for the legendary and iconic, Agatha Christie.  Her piece in Marple, is set during Christmas that still has all the Agatha ingredients.  I LOVED this chat and hope it helps you kick of the holiday season!

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https://ruthware.com

Tis' the season for holiday reads!  I was so excited to welcome Maggie Knox to the podcast for their latest holiday rom-com, All I Want for Christmas.  Think Nashville meets American Idol and sprinkle Christmas vibes and there you have it!  We chat rom coms, writing and all things holidays!  

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https://www.instagram.com/maggieknoxauthor/?hl=en

The Break by Katie Sise was an edge of your seat page turner that reminded me of those early days of motherhood.  With a new mom who is recovering from a traumatic birth and a missing babysitter, this book was riveting to read.  I was so happy to welcome Katie to Books are Chic and celebrate this latest psychological thriller.  We talked writing, motherhood and some of our favorite thrillers!

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https://www.katiesise.com

New York Times Best-Selling author, Lisa Unger joins me for her latest thriller, Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six.  If you like The Watcher on Netflix, you will love this creepy, twisty read.  We talk all things books, scary cabins and her Zoom with Jessica Alba- listen to find out why!  She is thriller royalty and was everything and more!

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https://lisaunger.com

Debut author Jacqueline Bublitz joins me this week to celebrate her thriller, Before You Knew my Name.  A suspenseful, twisty dual narrative that is timely and haunting.  I loved chatting with Jacqueline.  You will hear her how this story came to be as well as her writing journey and maybe a fun fact or two about a famous friend!

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https://jacquelinebublitz.com

Books really are chic and @joywcal proved that with her latest historical novel, The Grand Design, centered around #dorothydraper and @the_greenbrier 💚 She had great stories about her research and the why behind this book 📚 Plus she was such a delight to chat with!

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https://www.joycallaway.com

Part 1 of my Halloween double feature:

Hidden Pictures was one of my favorite reads last year so I was thrilled to welcome Jason Rekulak to Books are Chic! His latest, The Last One at the Wedding, was wedding gone wrong - a fave suspense plot line. Boston, murder, fabulous wedding and too many suspects were all the ingredients to this perfect fall read. I had to much fun chatting with Jason about thrillers, writing, Stephen King and parenting. Definitely a conversation not to be missed!

I was so thrilled to welcome Catherine McKenzie to the podcast to chat her latest thriller, Please Join Us!  This chat was a long time coming and bucket list item for me as I have followed Catherine for years and she did not disappoint.  We talk cults, thrillers, writing and even a teaser of her upcoming thriller (out in June!).  She was so much fun and I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did and read Please Join Us!  Perfect fall, twisty, cult read.

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https://catherinemckenzie.com

I was so thrilled to welcome Kat St. John to Books are Chic!  I have been lucky enough to chat with her for her first two books and there was no exception for her latest, The Vicious Circle.  If you love a fast paced thriller driven by a determined protangist then this is for you!  It also has cult vibes which are my favorite.  We talk books, writing, all things Kat and so much more.  If you have yet to read her back list, start there!  She is an auto-buy author for me and love her books so much!

90's, rom coms, Living Single, all the things were on the table with my chat with Denise Williams.  We came together to celebrate her latest release, Do You Take this Man?, a fun rom com with spice and twists.  We had the best time chatting and Denise has so many things in the works.  You will just have to listen to find out!

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https://www.denisewilliamswrites.com