Book of the Month Live
Book of the Month Live is a companion podcast from the Book of the Month book club, recorded at the company's headquarters in New York City. Each episode brings authors out of their books and into relaxed, off-the-cuff conversations, often with drinks in hand. Listeners get a front-row seat to what feels like an intimate book party rather than a formal interview. The show is aimed at readers who want a more personal, behind-the-scenes look at the authors and titles featured by the club.
Episodes
Sarah Anderson asks if a "good job" exists.
We hosted author Sarah Anderson at headquarters to talk all about her debut novel, Fallow. She unpacked the ideas—and absurdities—behind her invented world of corporate surrogacy, from the perils of paying for dental care to workplace culture to why sometimes a job is just a job. Drowning in student loans and uninsured dental pain, Natalie becomes one of the world's first corporate surrogates—trad
John Green thinks art isn't optional.
John Green stopped by our headquarters to chat about his debut adult novel, Hollywood, Ending. With his signature wit and wisdom, he unpacked the work behind creativity, examined our strange algorithmic lives, and flexed his formidable trivia knowledge. When two young actors land breakout roles in a major Andy Warhol biopic, they're launched into the spotlight just as sparks begin to fly between t
Evann Normandin thinks love is a behavior, not a feeling.
Author Evann Normandin stopped by our headquarters to discuss her new debut novel, The Good Parts. What ensued was a thoughtful conversation on memory, soulmates, and some very questionable magic pills. When Rose takes a memory-erasing pill to wipe away a tragic past, her husband tracks her down in Scotland to make her fall in love with him all over again. But as buried memories start to resurfac
Riley Sager wrote a quintessential Riley Sager novel.
Thriller icon Riley Sager stopped by our headquarters to chat about his tenth novel, The Unknown. Tune in for a delightful conversation about the deeply unsettling—including imposter syndrome, the logistics of ten extra toes, and why his latest release is an ode to longtime fans. While preparing for a new film, a movie crew visits a notorious island with rumors of witchcraft, where five women vani
Elizabeth Wellington Rollins thinks every block needs a nonna.
Author Elizabeth Wellington Rollins joined us at our headquarters to discuss her debut novel, The Three Graces of Pearl Street. What followed was a cozy conversation about nonnas, neighbors, and the relationships that carry us home. Three generations of Italian American women find themselves under one roof again, after years of growing apart. As a grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter confront
Jenny Jackson has big feelings about small towns.
Author Jenny Jackson stopped by our headquarters to discuss her new novel, The Shampoo Effect. Tune in as we dissect messy Millennial friendships, the college hangover cure behind her title, and the hard work of staying close in adulthood. In a tight-knit coastal town, a lifelong friend group stays frozen in time by sweeping their worst behaviors under the rug. But when a newcomer falls for one of
Chelsea Curto actually wants to talk about the weather.
Author Chelsea Curto met us at Kate Spade in Rockefeller Center to discuss In Stormy Weather, her latest romance novel. The conversation went far beyond weather small talk, touching on her Florida roots, the romantic potential of a tornado, and her dedication to writing women in male-dominated fields. When a chaotic hurricane season forces rival meteorologists Quincy and Sebastian to team up, they
Tia Williams, treasurer of the soulmate industrial complex.
Author Tia Williams met us at the Kate Spade in Rockefeller Center for a special summer episode all about The Missed Connection. Set against a backdrop of beautiful bags, we unpacked the anatomy of a meet-cute, some rules of romance, and the real-life gossip behind her latest love story. When a first-class meet-cute ends without so much as a phone number, Sasha is convinced she's lost her soulmat
Melissa Albert on mythologies, muses, and mermaids.
Author Melissa Albert stopped by our headquarters to discuss The Children, her new literary thriller. The conversation was pure magic—with detours through family mythology, fairytales, and the mysteries of memory. Guinevere and her brother grew up as the inspiration for their mother's beloved children's books. But when her brother launches a provocative art exhibit about their family, Guinevere
Sarah Damoff thinks marriage needs better vocabulary.
Author Sarah Damoff dropped by our headquarters to discuss her latest family drama, The Burning Side. What followed was a conversation about forgiveness, family lore, and the changing shapes love takes across a lifetime. A house fire sends April and Leo, already on the brink of divorce, back to her childhood home. Surrounded by family and her dad's recent Alzheimer's diagnosis, the couple must co
Emma Brodie believes in infinite soulmates.
Author Emma Brodie joined us in our headquarters to discuss her new genre-bending book Into the Blue. The conversation covers creativity, yearning, and making the everyday epic, with a few unexpected alien detours along the way. When video store clerk AJ Graves meets rising actor Noah Drew in 2000, they form an instant bond—until he disappears without a word. Years later, they're reunited on a sci
Rachel Wood knows everything.
Author Rachel Wood stopped by our headquarters to discuss her new workplace romance, Annie Knows Everything. What followed went well beyond water cooler chat: a lively conversation about office politics, corporate jargon, and a headstrong heroine HR would not approve of. After getting fired, Annie bluffs her way into a job she's widely unqualified for, working under an infuriatingly attractive bos
Laura Brooke Robson is a dating app expert.
Author Laura Brooke Robson stopped by our headquarters to discuss her new book, Love is an Algorithm. We got into AI, of course, but also the value of human relationships, not-exactly-happy endings, and what it means to stay creative through it all. Opposites attract when an emotional musician meets a logical tech developer. But as his AI-powered dating app takes off, meddling chatbots and quant
Charlotte McConaghy wrote the Book of the Year.
Lolly winner Charlotte McConaghy joined us to discuss the Book of the Year, Wild Dark Shore. There was a celebratory toast (obviously), plus talk of her real life voyage to a seed vault, environmental urgency, and the teenage moment that made her a writer. In the 2025 Book of the Year, the Salt family tends the world's most precious seeds on a remote island. When a mysterious woman appears during
Leodora Darlington sent her heroine to therapy.
Leodora Darlington stopped by our office to chat about her debut novel The Exes, and immediately started spilling secrets. We got into her original (much deadlier) working title, daddy issues, and dating red flags. It's a conversation about rage, relationships, and the monsters we inherit. Natalie is searching for "the one," but her dating history comes with a body count and lapse of memory. As o
Grant Ginder peaked at every age.
Author Grant Ginder joined us at our headquarters to talk parties, the passage of time, and his novel So Old, So Young. Much like the book itself, our conversation spanned decades, touching on evolving friendships, wedding PTSD, and the realities of millennial middle age. Over the course of two decades and five parties, a group of college friends navigates the messy realities of adulthood–new cit
Melissa de la Cruz is done with Mr. Darcy.
Author Melissa de la Cruz joined us at our headquarters to discuss her new romantasy, Rings of Fate. With nearly 90 books under her belt, she imparted wisdom on crafting flawed heroes, pitching a "sexy Lord of the Rings" to your publisher, and why brooding isn't always better. Cynical barmaid Aren Bellamore never saw herself as anyone's princess, least of all a cursed prince's prince's fiancée. B
Madeline Cash is a literary it girl, gnaturally.
We caught up with author Madeline Cash at the launch party for her debut novel, Lost Lambs. Surrounded by friends, fans, and her boyfriend's entire extended family, we discussed manifesting a book deal, a failed lamb photoshoot, and the family dysfunction that drives her debut. The Flynn family is unraveling–romantically, emotionally, and possibly morally–in a small seaside town. But when an open
Marisa Kashino on the book she can't believe no one wrote before.
Author Marisa Kashino sat down in our headquarters to discuss her debut novel Best Offer Wins. She talks about her pivot from real estate reporting to housing horror, her increasingly unhinged protagonist, and whether a flash mob-filled street is a homebuying dealbreaker. After 11 unsuccessful bids, a desperate homebuyer in a cutthroat market will stop at nothing to snag her dream home. As ambiti
Stacia Stark could manage a team of gladiators.
Author Stacia Stark came by our headquarters to talk about her new Romantasy, We Who Will Die. Naturally, the conversation turned to her Roman Empire, one filled with vampires, gladiators, fighting to the death, and second chance love. Enter the perilous Thorn district, where vampires and gladiators collide and Arvelle is caught between them. After vowing to assassinate an ancient vampire emperor
Delusion, persistence, and manifestation: Three authors talk debut novels in Aspen.
In this special episode recorded at the Aspen Literary Festival presented by Book of the Month, debut authors Kristin Koval, Anika Jade Levy, and Eliana Ramage give candid thoughts on first novels, family themes, and the pure magic of getting published. From origin stories to audience questions, they discuss what it takes to go from blank page to Book of the Month pick. About Penitence: When murde
Thea Weiss is somewhere between nostalgia and now.
Author Thea Weiss came by our headquarters to chat about her debut novel, The Second Chance Cinema, and things got nostalgic fast. She shares thoughts on lasting love, the memories that make us, and, of course, the movies. A couple on the brink of marriage stumbles upon a hidden theatre that screens their real life memories, forcing them to confront forgotten moments, buried truths, and old versi
Stephanie Garber is looking for the rabbit hole.
Author Stephanie Garber visited our headquarters to discuss her first adult book, Alchemy of Secrets. During our conversation, we learned what it was like for Stephanie to start writing for a new audience, along with a few other important things about her–she's obsessed with urban legends, she makes excellent kettle corn, and she wouldn't be surprised if magic turned out to be real. When Holland,
Mayci Neeley, from tennis to MomTok.
Author, reality TV star, and founding member of Momtok, Mayci Neeley visited our headquarters in New York to discuss her new memoir, Told You So. From the grief of losing the father of her child to the undeniable joys of motherhood, she opened up about all the ways her life experiences have prepared her for the ups and downs of fame. Reality TV star Mayci Neeley shares an inspiring and honest exam
Elizabeth Gilbert on what comes after rock bottom.
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Elizabeth Gilbert didn't hold back in her visit to our headquarters, where she unpacked the wrenching life experiences that shaped her new memoir, All the Way to the River. From falling for her dear friend, to recognizing addiction in all its forms, to finally understanding that we're all students in one big Earth School. Somet
Sharon Kurtzman on family resilience and the joy of baking.
Author Sharon Kurtzman visited our headquarters to discuss her new historical novel, The Lost Baker of Vienna. She shared the true family history that inspired the story, why it took her 25 long years to complete it, and how food and family are always intertwined. A young woman in post-war Vienna finds herself caught between two futures, and two suitors, as she struggles to keep her family afloat
Sarah MacLean doesn't turn down a dare.
Author Sarah MacLean stopped by our headquarters to discuss her new book, These Summer Storms. She broke down the book's themes of wealth, power, and nobility—and spilled about writing the first chapter of her first novel on a dare. When Alice Storm's wealthy father passes away, the whole family has to pay their final respects by playing a week-long twisted game on a private island—or risk losing
Wally Lamb knows how to make you cry.
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Wally Lamb visited our headquarters to discuss his new novel, The River Is Waiting. He talked about what motivates his writing (fear), the most common reported side effect of reading his books (crying), and what it takes to really forgive (listen to find out). When a new father causes an unimaginable tragedy, he is confronted w
Janelle Brown on coming-of-age in the Internet Age.
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Janelle Brown visited our headquarters to discuss her new work of fiction, What Kind of Paradise. She also opened up about her love-hate relationship with technology, including her former career as a tech writer, and why she thinks pastoral living sounds pretty good right about now. A teenage girl who's grown up off-the-grid ge
Prabal Gurung on walking like a girl.
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author and fashion designer Prabal Gurung stepped out of the Met Gala and into our headquarters to discuss his new memoir, Walk Like a Girl. He also spilled about what really goes on behind the scenes on fashion's biggest night, and revealed his most iconic role model—his powerhouse mother. From Nepal to New York, fashion icon Prabal
Chioma Okereke said it perfectly.
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Chioma Okereke stopped by our headquarters to talk about the inspiration for—and meaning of—her new book, Water Baby. From the cooking show that sparked her initial curiosity, to the eventual organization she founded to support women and girls in Makoko, she spared no detail about how she brought her book to life. Nineteen-year
Kaylie Smith has entered the villa.
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Kaylie Smith visited our headquarters to discuss her new book, Enchantra. She revealed the challenges of writing her latest novel, how she finds satisfaction in her work, and her unexpected love for pigeons—among other things. The sequel to Phantasma has arrived. After her mother dies, Genevieve Grimm receives an irresistible i
Jennifer Weiner on the curse of the pop princess.
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Author Jennifer Weiner visited our headquarters to discuss the inspiration for her new novel, The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits. She shared her hot takes on the viciousness of the early 2000s, our questionable treatment of pop princesses, CD players, and piano lessons—for starters. When sisters Cassie and Zoe Grossberg skyrocket to p
Krysten Ritter reveals her kryptonite.
The best way to listen to Book of the Month LIVE is in our app. Actor and author Krysten Ritter stopped by our headquarters to talk about her new book, Retreat, and the real-life con artists who inspired the thriller. She revealed her superpower, her kryptonite, and her various skills and accomplishments as an author, actor, director, musician and, of course, professional knitter. When a sharp-wit
B.K. Borison hears our dating horror stories.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app. Author B.K. Borison visited our headquarters to discuss her new book, First-Time Caller. She got real about the transition from self-publishing to having the backing of a major publishing house—and how she's not one to give dating advice, but our audience decided to share their horror stories with her anyway. The host of
Daniel Black doesn't need your applause.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app. Daniel Black, author of Isaac's Song, joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss gospel music, masculinity, Black storytelling, bouquets, and that time he went viral. Oh, and how he wrote his new book. We manage to cover it all and even find time to dance. A young man finds himself at a crossroads, reflecting on hi
Layne Fargo on ice.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app. Layne Fargo, author of The Favorites, joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss her new book—plus love, hate, spite, and ice dancing. We cover everything from Tonya Harding, to early 2000s fashion, to Layne's very first time ice skating. (Spoiler: It was the day before this episode was recorded). Childhood sweethe
Kate Fagan does NOT want to be famous.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app. Author and former basketball player turned journalist turned ESPN commentator Kate Fagan joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss her new book, The Three Lives of Cate Kay. She talks about big fame (why she doesn't want it), ambition (its highly addictive qualities), and the creative engine that fueled her new wo
Daniel Aleman proves writing is the best form of revenge.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app. Author Daniel Aleman joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss his new book, I Might Be In Trouble. Inspired by a situationship gone awry, Aleman explains the evolution of his adult debut and reflects on the unexpected trajectory of his career as a writer. After the perfect first date, writer David Alvarez wakes u
Anna Rasche leaves no stone unturned.
Author Anna Rasche visits our headquarters for this week's episode of VBT to discuss her new book, The Stone Witch of Florence. She covers writing about the Black Plague during a modern day-pandemic, the importance of wellness girlies, and why she loves crystals. After nearly a decade in exile for witchcraft, Ginevra di Gasparo is called upon to use her healing powers to save people from the Black
Ann Liang on milking her JSTOR access.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Author Ann Liang joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss her newest book, A Song to Drown Rivers. From making the most of her JSTOR access while it lasted, to thinking deeply about beauty standards across centuries, she breaks down how her historical fantasy novel got made. Xishi is beautiful—and deadly. When s
Coco Mellors wants you to cry in public.
Laura Dave has a complicated relationship with thrillers.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Repeat author Laura Dave joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss her newest book, The Night We Lost Him. We talked about the question she wanted to answer with this story, how grief is an extension of love, and her complicated relationship with the thriller genre. Estranged siblings discover their father has be
Chelsea Bieker is obsessed with grocery stores.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Chelsea Bieker joins us on this week's episode of Virtual Book Tour to discuss her new book, Madwoman. We talked about her somatic practice around writing (shaking your sillies out) and our (mostly her) obsession with wellness. Clove has gone to extremes to keep her past a secret. But when she receives a letter from a wo
Kimberly McCreight on the intensity of mother-daughter relationships
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Repeat author Kimberly McCreight joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss her newest book, Like Mother, Like Daughter. We spoke about how Kimberly's former days as a lawyer helped inform this story and we also discussed the intense relationships between mothers and daughters. When Cleo arrives late for dinner at
Liz Moore was not a happy camper.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Repeat author Liz Moore joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss her newest book, The God of the Woods. We talked about how her own family history with the Adirondacks inspired the setting for this novel, her own experience with camp as a kid, and the myth and reality of self reliance. When a teenager vanishes
Sarah Pekkanen loves eavesdropping.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Repeat author Sarah Pekkanen joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss her newest book, House of Glass. We talked about the benefits of eavesdropping, how Sarah's experience as an investigative reporter informs her work as a thriller novelist, and haunted mega mansions. On the outside they were the golden family.
Isabel Banta on what makes a perfect pop song.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! This week we spoke with Isabel Banta on what it means to be a child popstar. We discussed the price of celebrity, coming-of-age experiences, and how music lets us all connect. It is 1997, and Amber Young has received a life-changing call. It's a chance thousands of girls would die for: the opportunity to join girl group
Rufi Thorpe's persona is a Germanic washerwoman.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! We had so much fun getting to talk to Rufi Thorpe, the author of Margo's Got Money Troubles on this week's episode of VBT! We talked about the consequences of snap judgements, how OnlyFans has shifted over the past couple of years, and Rufi's love for wrestling. As the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler,
Laura Hankin and the romance of friendships in your 20s.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Live from the BOTM headquarters, Laura Hankin joins us to discuss her newest book, One-Star Romance. We had a lovely conversation about the romance of friendships in your 20s, why we shouldn't feel stuck in our timelines, and how Laura once got eviscerated by a teenager. Natalie and Rob couldn't have less in common. The
Brynne Weaver and the golden age of smut.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Brynne Weaver joins us in the BOTM headquarters to discuss her newest book to The Ruinous Love trilogy, Leather & Lark. We asked Brynne why she was ruining all of our favorite foods and talked about how one woman's red flags might actually be another's green flag. Contract killer Lachlan Kane wants a quiet life working
Mai Corland is afraid of birds.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! The author of Five Broken Blades joins us in the BOTM office for this week's episode! We talked to Mai Corland about her epic new book, Korean mythology and history, and the transition from writing for younger audiences to now writing for adults. It's the season for treason; the king of Yusan must die. The five most dan
Kaliane Bradley has a crush from 1847.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of Time, joins us to celebrate her debut novel! We talked about how she fell in love with Graham Gore, what she would be "excited" to experience if she could go back to the Victorian Era, and her modern tech pet peeves. A government ministry is gathering "expats" from across histo
Rachel Khong on what it means to be a real American.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! On this week's episode, we sit down with Rachel Khong to discuss her new novel, Real Americans. We had so much fun asking the big questions like, "what do we inherit from our families and their histories," and what it means to be a "real American." Real Americans begins on the precipice of Y2K in New York City when Lily
Emiko Jean may be on a watch list…
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! On this week's episode, we sit down with Emiko Jean, author of The Return of Ellie Black. We talk about how this book was originally written as a YA novel, her past as an entomologist and how it could inspire a future book, and why she may be on a government watch list... Detective Chelsea Calhoun's life is turned upside
Makiia Lucier would never eat a seadragon egg.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Makiia Lucier, author of Dragonfruit, joins us on this week's episode of Virtual Book Tour! We learned that this beautiful fantasy novel was inspired by Makiia's own memories of growing up on Guam and the historical elements that she used as inspiration for her story. Hanalei of Tamarind is the cherished daughter of an
Yulin Kuang on what makes an office romance so hot.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! We had so much fun with Yulin Kuang, author of How to End a Love Story! We talked about her journey from screenwriter to author, what it's like to work in a writer's room, and what makes office romances so hot. Helen Zhang hasn't seen Grant Shepard in the thirteen years since the tragic accident that bound their lives to
Simone Gorrindo on the unusual expectations of a military wife.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! Simone Gorrindo joins us on this week's episode of VBT to discuss her new memoir, The Wives. We talk about uprooting her life from Manhattan to rural Georgia, the unusual expectations of being a military wife, and how her view of friendship changed. The Wives tells the story of one woman's experience of joining a commun
Holly Gramazio created every single person's dream attic.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! On this week's episode, we sit down with Holly Gramazio to discuss her debut novel, The Husbands. We talked about the choice fatigue that comes with online dating, her background in game design, and the importance of playing to feel at home When Lauren returns home to her flat in London one night, she is greeted at the d
Ashton Lattimore on the fight for freedom in 1830s Philadelphia.
The best way to listen to Virtual Book Tour is in the Book of the Month app! On this week's episode, we sit down with Ashton Lattimore to discuss her debut novel, All We Were Promised. We dove deep on the evolution of abolition in Philadelphia, how family ties bond us, and how her background as a lawyer and journalist finds its way into her writing. A housemaid with a dangerous family secret c
Steve Cavanagh's hangover sent him to law school.
All the way from Ireland, Steve Cavanagh joins us in the BOTM office to discuss his new thriller, Kill For Me, Kill For You. We discussed where the idea of a murder swap originated, when to get your revenge, and how a hangover sent him to law school. One dark evening on NYC's Upper West Side, two strangers meet by chance. Over drinks, they realize how much they have in common, especially lonelines
Amy Lin says grief is the final form of love.
Amy Lin joins us at the BOTM HQ to discuss her new memoir, Here After. This was such a beautiful and moving conversation about how her late husband inspires her to be brave every day, why grief is the final form of love, and the importance of community during loss. Amy Lin never expected to find a love like the one she shares with her husband. Here After is a rich and unflinchingly honest portray
Sierra Greer predicts robot girlfriends.
On this week's episode, we sit down with Sierra Greer, author of Annie Bot! We had so much fun talking about the future of AI, the ways we never stop coming-of-age, and we play a rapid fire game of "Real or Fake AI." Annie Bot was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner. Designed to satisfy his emotional and physical needs, she has dinner ready for him every night, wears the outfi
Xochitl Gonzalez owes her college roommate $20.
We are so excited to sit down with Xochitl Gonzalez to discuss her newest book Anita de Monte Laughs Last! We discussed why this book feels more personal to her than her debut, how our view of relationships change as we grow older, and why she owes her college roommate $20. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in NYC; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn
Cara Bastone is rooting for the nice guy.
This is a preview of our episode with Cara Bastone, author of Ready or Not. Our full conversation is available for free in the Book of the Month app. Cara Bastone joined us at the BOTM HQ to talk about her new book, Ready or Not! We had so much fun talking about how she first conceived of this story (pun intended), how to show up for someone who is expecting, and how she was first introduced to t
Kristin Hannah shines a light on the forgotten women of the Vietnam War.
This is a preview of our episode with Kristin Hannah, author of The Women. Our full conversation is available for free in the Book of the Month app. We sit down with 3-peat BOTM author Kristin Hannah to discuss her new book, The Women! We talk about the original inspiration behind the book, the role women played in the Vietnam War, and the importance of engaging with our history. When Frances McG
Avery Cunningham on the melting pot of 1920s Chicago.
We sat down with Avery Cunningham to discuss her debut novel, The Mayor of Maxwell Street. We discussed the wealthy's pastime in horse racing, the seedy underbelly of organized crime, and the lesson Avery took from writing this story. After the unexpected death of her only brother, Nelly becomes the premier debutante overnight, but Nelly has aspirations beyond society influence and marriage. For t
Yangsze Choo knows when you're lying.
We're speaking with Yangsze Choo about her new book, The Fox Wife! We talked about why Yangsze based this story in 1908 Manchuria, how her time abroad informed her approach to stories, and of course, magic. In the last years of the dying Qing Empire, a courtesan is found frozen in a doorway. Her death is clouded by rumors of foxes, which are believed to lure people by transforming themselves into
Rebecca Ross finds magic in everyday life.
Rebecca Ross joins us on Virtual Book Tour to discuss her duology - Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows. We had a magical time talking about the duality that lives in all of us, why romantasy is a genre capturing readers, and how Rebecca's love of fantasy started. In this epic follow-up to Divine Rivals, Iris has returned from the front, but the war is far from over. Roman is missing, and the city of
Amy Jo Burns on the beauty of regret.
On this week's episode, we sit down with Amy Jo Burns, author of Mercury! We had a great time speaking about the legacy of making things with your hands, why we should be rethinking the term "Rust Belt," and the learnings that come with regret. It's 1990 and seventeen-year-old Marley West is blazing into the river valley town of Mercury, Pennsylvania. A perpetual loner, she seeks a place at someo
Alex Michaelides is playing with your expectations.
We are so excited to be welcoming Alex Michaelides, three-time BOTM author, onto VBT for this week's episode! We took a peek behind the emerald curtain and got to learn more about how he plays with the expectations of the reader, why The Fury is a whydunit rather than a whodunit, and how Alex fell back in love with writing. Lana Farrar is a reclusive ex-movie star and one of the most famous women
Molly Roden Winter and the perks of open marriage.
Live from the BOTM headquarters, Molly Roden Winter joins us to discuss her new memoir, More. We talked about everything from motherhood, outdoor escapades, and the intricacies of an open marriage. This episode had the whole office in tears from laughing; you're in for a treat! Molly Roden Winter was a mom of two young children with her husband, Stewart. One night, when Stewart missed the kids' be
Amy Pease is a little too fond of eyebrows.
We are so excited to be sitting down with Amy Pease to talk about her debut book, Northwoods. We loved getting to hear about her experience going from a Book of the Month long-time member to author, and we also talked about the hallmarks of writing a small town mystery, how her work as a healthcare provider helped her writing, and Amy's favorite niche sub genre. Eli North's drinking is getting wo
Emily Austin, family relationships, and phobias of bald men.
New Year, new Virtual Book Tour Episode! We are so excited to be kicking off 2024 with Emily Austin, author of Interesting Facts About Space! We discuss writing about anxiety, rediscovering artifacts from our youth, and of course, space. Enid is obsessed with space and can tell you any fact without batting an eye in fear. Her one major phobia? Bald men. But she tries to keep that one under wraps.
Josie Silver is bringing the holiday cheer.
We have the perfect episode for the holiday season–we are talking with Josie Silver about her newest book, A Winter in New York. We talk about the inspiration to set the story in New York, how grief reshapes our approach to love, and we learn some interesting facts about the history behind Valentine's Day. When Iris takes a walk through Little Italy, a family-run gelateria catches her eyes, and sh
Nita Prose's writing career started on an airplane napkin.
We are so excited to be speaking with Nita Prose about her second Book of the Month book, The Mystery Guest. We talk about the co-creation between the writer and the reader, sneaking into hotels for book research, and the airplane napkin that started Nita's writing career. Molly Gray has a flair for cleaning and proper etiquette, and has risen through the ranks of the five-star hotel to become the
Vanessa Chan on multigenerational storytelling.
On this week's episode, we sit down with the author of The Storm We Made, Vanessa Chan! We talk about how the foundation of her book came from her grandmother, how the Pacific Theater was impacted during World War II, and how her relationship with Malaysia has changed in the process of writing this book. The Storm We Made takes place in 1945 Malaya, and Cecily's family is in danger. Her fifteen-y
Emma Grey's last love note to her husband.
We are so excited to be sitting down with Emma Grey to discuss The Last Love Note. We talk about the highs and lows of experiencing loss, the importance of community while grieving, and chasing the light in hard times. Grab your tissues, this episode is a tearjerker! The Last Love Note follows Kate two years after losing her young husband. She's grieving, solo parenting, working like mad, always
Kate Robb wrote her best spicy scene on the train.
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