Between the Pages: A Bradford Press Podcast

Episode 7: The Quiet Observer — Lady Grey In Episode 7 of Between the Pages, we meet one of the most unusual investigators in the town of Tumblebrook: Lady Grey. She doesn’t speak. She doesn’t keep notes. And she certainly doesn’t explain what she knows. But again and again, this observant British Shorthair cat finds the clues others miss. Through three story readings from the Tumblebrook Mystery Series, we explore how Lady Grey’s instincts guide Amelia and Clara toward hidden truths. From secret symbols in the attic to suspicious guests and long-buried conspiracies beneath the town, Lady Grey proves that sometimes the most important observer in a mystery is the one who notices everything—and says nothing. In this episode, we reflect on the role animals often play in storytelling, why instinct can reveal danger before logic catches up, and how quiet observations can become the first step toward uncovering the truth. Because in every good mystery, someone has to notice the detail that doesn’t belong. And in Tumblebrook, that someone is often a cat. Reading 1: Misdeed and Mistletoe - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/misdeeds-and-mistletoe Reading 3: The Roses Remember - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-roses-remember Reading 2: Whiskers and Whispers - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/whiskers-and-whispers-ebook To continue the story and find our books, join us at Bradford Press: www.bradfordpress.net Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 cozy mystery podcast, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, author podcast, small town mystery, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, relaxing podcast for readers, book lovers podcast

Episode 6: Clara Henderson — The Mind Behind the Mystery In this episode of Between the Pages, we turn our attention to one of the most important minds in the town of Tumblebrook: Clara Henderson. While Amelia Farnsworth often senses when something isn’t right, Clara is the one who follows the clues. With a sharp eye for patterns and a deep love of research, Clara has a unique gift for uncovering the truths hidden inside old records, forgotten maps, and half-told stories. Through three readings from the Tumblebrook Mystery Series, we explore how Clara’s curiosity and analytical thinking help unravel secrets that others might overlook—from mysterious identities and hidden land deals to coded messages buried in the town’s history. Along the way, we reflect on why characters like Clara are so essential to mystery storytelling—and why curiosity, patience, and attention to detail are often the most powerful tools a detective can possess. If you’ve ever loved the moment when a puzzle finally begins to make sense, this episode is for you. Because sometimes the biggest mysteries aren’t solved by force or luck… but by someone willing to sit quietly, read carefully, and follow the truth wherever it leads. Reading 1: The Ink That Remains - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-ink-that-remains-ebook Reading 2: Whiskers and Whispers - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/whiskers-and-whispers-ebook Reading 3: The Monarch Legacy - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-monarch-legacy-ebook To continue the story and find our books, join us at Bradford Press: www.bradfordpress.net Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 cozy mystery podcast, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, author podcast, small town mystery, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, relaxing podcast for readers, book lovers podcast

Episode 5 — Meeting the Innkeeper In this episode of Between the Pages, we step inside the heart of Tumblebrook and meet the woman at its center — Amelia Farnsworth, the innkeeper. Before mysteries begin, there is routine. Before secrets surface, there is peace. Through three readings from the Tumblebrook series, we experience Amelia’s ordinary world — the rhythm of the inn, the weight of inherited history, and the quiet moment when something feels just slightly off. Cozy mysteries don’t begin with detectives. They begin with someone who notices. Episode 5 explores why readers connect so deeply to characters like Amelia — steady, observant, and unwilling to ignore what doesn’t feel right — and how ordinary attentiveness becomes the first act of courage. Reading 1: The Roses Remember - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-roses-remember Reading 2: Cinnamon, Lies, and Ledgers - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/cinnamon-lies-and-ledgers-ebook Reading 3: Artful Deception - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/artful-deception-ebook To continue the story and find our books, join us at Bradford Press: www.bradfordpress.net Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 cozy mystery podcast, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, author podcast, small town mystery, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, relaxing podcast for readers, book lovers podcast

Episode 4 — Before History Knows Your Name   This week on Between the Pages, we explore historical fiction and why it offers a different kind of storytelling experience. Through readings from The Secret Eye, we follow two young men — one in Japan and one in the United States — whose lives unfold during the Second World War. Neither knows how history will remember their time. They only know the responsibilities placed in front of them. Historical fiction doesn’t simply tell us what happened. It helps us understand what it felt like to live before the outcome was certain. In this episode, we discuss how stories restore the human perspective to history and why they allow readers to experience empathy, courage, and uncertainty in ways facts alone cannot provide. If cozy mysteries comfort and thrillers create urgency, historical fiction offers something deeper: perspective. Readings: The Secret Eye - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-secret-eye-ebook To continue the story and find our books, join us at Bradford Press: www.bradfordpress.net Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 cozy mystery podcast, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, author podcast, small town mystery, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, relaxing podcast for readers, book lovers podcast

Episode 3: When the Story Becomes Dangerous In this episode of Between the Pages, we step beyond the quiet streets of small-town mysteries and into a different kind of story — one where truth moves faster than safety. What happens when asking questions becomes risky? Today we introduce the thriller genre through a reading from The Miami Connection. Instead of a detective solving a past crime, we follow a journalist who begins uncovering something happening right now — a hidden network, unexplained disappearances, and evidence that someone would prefer remain unseen. Thrillers feel different from cozy mysteries. A mystery asks: What happened? A thriller asks: What will happen next… and can it be stopped? In this episode, we explore why thrillers create urgency, how ordinary people become involved in extraordinary situations, and why stories about truth and responsibility resonate so strongly with readers. Because sometimes the most dangerous moment in a story… is not discovering the truth. It’s knowing what to do after you’ve found it. You’ll hear two reading segments, reflections on storytelling, and a look at why courage often begins with simple curiosity. Next episode, we enter a different kind of tension — not danger in the present, but uncertainty in the past — as we explore historical fiction and The Secret Eye To learn more about our books, please visit Bradford Press: www.bradfordpress.net Reading: The Miami Connection - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-miami-connection-ebook Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 cozy mystery podcast, small town mystery, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, relaxing podcast, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, read aloud podcast, mystery audiobook style podcast

Episode 2 — A Town Called Tumblebrook In this episode of Between the Pages, we step into the small lakeside town where our cozy mysteries unfold. Tumblebrook may seem quiet at first — a café filled with morning conversation, a summer festival at the inn, familiar faces moving through familiar routines. But stories rarely begin with dramatic events. They begin with small changes. A discovery that doesn’t belong. An absence that suddenly matters. You’ll hear two readings from life in Tumblebrook and a reflection on why place matters in storytelling. Cozy mysteries aren’t only about solving a puzzle — they’re about protecting a community. Visit the town, meet its people, and experience how an ordinary day can quietly become the beginning of a mystery. If this visit to Tumblebrook felt like a place you’d like to return to, follow the show so you won’t miss next week’s episode. Reading 1: The Roses Remember: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-roses-remember Reading 2: Whiskers and Whispers: https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/whiskers-and-whispers-ebook Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2248126439051499 cozy mystery podcast, small town mystery, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, relaxing podcast, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, read aloud podcast, mystery audiobook style podcast

Episode 1 — Why Stories Matter (and Why I Started Bradford Press) Why do stories stay with us? In the first episode of Between the Pages, Brad introduces the purpose behind Bradford Press and the heart behind the podcast — not reviews, not summaries, but an experience of the story itself. You’ll hear a gentle reading from a cozy mystery set in the town of Tumblebrook and a reflection on why books have always meant more than entertainment. Stories accompany us, comfort us, and sometimes help us understand our own lives. This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen, and step inside a story. Continue the stories and find the books at: www.bradfordpress.net Reading 1:  The Murderous Manuscript - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-murderous-manuscript Reading 2:  The Monarch Legacy - https://thecuratedshelf.store/products/the-monarch-legacy-ebook Join our Facebook Group: Between the Pages cozy mystery podcast, book reading podcast, storytelling podcast, author podcast, small town mystery, Tumblebrook series, Bradford Press books, relaxing podcast for readers, book lovers podcast

Between the Pages: A Bradford Press Podcast Stories don’t end when the book closes. Between the Pages is a storytelling podcast from Bradford Press, where listeners step inside the worlds of the books themselves. Each week you’ll hear narrated readings, explore the characters behind the stories, and discover the inspirations that shaped them. From small-town cozy mysteries to gripping thrillers and immersive historical fiction, this podcast is for readers who want more than a summary — it’s for those who want to live inside the story. Pour a cup of coffee, settle into your favorite chair, and join us as we bring novels to life one chapter at a time. New episodes released weekly. Continue the stories and find the books at: www.thecuratedshelf.store www.bradfordpress.net