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Connection happens when we share and listen to each others stories. Here you'll find bimonthly episodes highlighting experiences with engaging, memorable, favorite, and sometimes painful, lovely books. Lovely Book inspire connection and we want to connect! We want to go beyond the book!Our host, Emmy B uses: Author Interviews, Unique Perspectives, Personal Favorites, and a LOVE for Own Voices Literature, to cover every genre and topic, hoping to create a global community connected through the books we love. Above all, we hope to give you something to think about, something to laugh about, and something lovely to read!
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In this episode; freelance journalist, essayist, and novelist Margarita Goken Silver discusses her memoir, "I Named My Dog Pushkin". Her immigrant stories, told in essays, tells of the little known history of the 2nd Jewish Migration from the Soviet Union shortly before the fall of the Iron Curtain. Margarita tells a unique and often hilarious tale of coming of age and reinventing yourself in a new culture.
In this episode, host Emmy B highlights Hispanic, Own Voices authors in contemporary fiction.Her list of MUST READ BOOKS includes:"A Long Petal to the Sea" by Isabel Allende"The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros"Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel"The House of Broken Angels" by Luis Alberto UrreaALL BOOKS by Elizabeth Acevedo
In this episode, Emmy B and Megan Ribelin discuss the YA fantasy, adventure, romance book- "Fable" by Adrienne Young. This is book beating with adventure as our young female heroine captures our heart and shows us what it means to be gritty.This is a great discussion of a fun book that will sweep you away. And a fantasy book with as much to teach as it has to tell!Megan also recommends:"Red Rising" by Pierce Brown"The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah"A Gentleman In Moscow" by Amor Towles
In this episode, Emmy B and Whitney Flygare talk all the psychology in one of our favorite psychological thrillers, "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides. As a debut novel, this one has kept us talking even two years after reading it for the first time. A teacher of psychology, Whitney shares some great insights into what make this book so unforgettable.
In this episode, Emmy B and Kristen Smith discuss two newer middle grade novels by author, mother, and educator Katie Proctor. All three of us are passionate about the impact a meaningful middle grade book can have on young readers, as they navigate a diverse world and try to grow into great humans. Both of these books offer powerful characters and create an opportunity for increased empathy and understanding of the many life circumstances and stories we will encounter in our lifetimes. They help us remember to "just be kind."Connect with Kristen Smith:IG: @kristens.reading.nook
In this episode, Emmy B and the fabulous Amy Harmon, discuss fantasy and dual timelines between separate novels. It's a deep dive with insights and laughter. Hope you'll join us!
In this episode, New York Times Bestselling author, Alka Joshi, shares insights on "The Henna Artist" and "The Secret Keeper of Jaipur."With thoughtfulness and an open dialog, Alka walks listeners through the development of her beloved characters in the first two books of the Jaipur Trilogy. She shares how the stories develop in her mind before they come to life on paper, and offers lessons to both the western and eastern listener.Connect Online:Website: https://alkajoshi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealkajoshi/
In this episode, prolific book reviewer/bookstagrammer- Nel (@mamasgottaread) takes listeners beyond the book to the life lessons wrought about in VE Schwab's 2020 release: "The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue."In a moment of fervor, emotion intensified, can we truly articulate our honest desires. Or in those moments are we weakened? Can we easily succumb to the manipulation of our word by others? VE Schwab's Addie La Rue takes readers on a journey through the infinite and the finite, through history and memory, a beautiful tragedy readers won't soon forget.Connect with Nel:IG: @mamasgottaread Website: https://mamasgottaread.blogspot.com/
In this episode, host Emmy B shares one of her favorite reads published in 2021. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah is a work of historical fiction at its finest. Guest Paul Norat, helps Emmy take you through the history behind the historical fiction and shares insights into the "Dirty Thirties" and what we can learn about poverty, immigration, and emergency preparedness, from the experiences of women during the Great Depression era. Protagonist Elsa Martinelli's has a lot to share with readers regarding grit, hope, and courage in desperate times. Her story along with the many untold stories of women in the 1930s, are ones we can all learn from today!
In this episode, you'll get a meaningful discussion on how passion, perseverance, and the ability to "lean in" to vital moments, can make all the difference in our lives. Mom-entrepreneur Kim Petersen takes us through "Grit" by Angela Duckworth & "Lean In" by Sheryl Sandberg to discuss how the principles taught in these books apply to all ages and stages of our lives. College students, single adults, stay at home moms, working parents, can all benefit from the fundamental lessons addressed in these two foundational, nonfiction books and live happier more fulfilling lives!
In this episode of Lovely Books, Emmy gives her TOP 5 Book Recommendations for summer 2021. This list has something for everyone as we suggest books genres from romance to non-fiction science and addiction. Listen in to see which summer read is best for you!1. "People We Meet On Vacation" by Emily Henry2. "The Good Sister" by Sally Hepworth3. "City of Brass" by SA Chakraborty (The Daevabad Trilogy)4. "Floating In The Most Peculiar Way" by Louis Chude-Sokei5. "Dopamine Nation" by Anna LembkeFollow us on:IG: @lovelybooks_podcastFacebook: @lovelybookspodcastTwitter: @lovelybookspodcastInquiries:lovelybookspodcast@gmail.com
Season 1 Wrap-UpEM Forester said, "Only Connect." It was a call to put our greatest energy into our personal relationships. What does that have to do with books? It is the connections that keep us reading- connections that we have, that we want, that we imagine. Connection is what brings books to life, and in this episode we'll explore that.
In this episode, founder of Brain by Design, James Garrett takes us deep into “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. Our habits shape every aspect of our lives, even our identity. So, we’ll talk about the good ones, bad ones, and tiny ones- and how to successfully make change!Connect with James Garrett and Brain By Design:https://www.brainbydesign.com/https://www.facebook.com/brainbydesignhttps://www.instagram.com/brainbydesign/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1eprn15gZFg-8z39JCQkQhttps://twitter.com/_BrainByDesign
In this episode, New York Times Bestselling author Amy Harmon, sits down with Emmy B to discuss her most recent release, "The Songbook of Benny Lament."Set in the 1960s, east coast music scene- the story of Benny Lament and Ester Mine will give readers a look at the history of the 60s music and racial madness that they'll hold on to for a long time. Music, mobsters, boxing, segregation, and invisible lines only add to the depth of this story of family love, family protection, and family by love and choice.Connect with author Amy Harmon:website: https://www.authoramyharmon.com/Instagram: @amy.harmon2
In this episode, Spanish Literature PhD candidate, Zach Glassett bring us "Don Quixote" by Cervantes. An epic tale of chivalry, a comedy of errors, and a tragedy- we can best compare this book to a combination of Homer's "Odyssey" and the 1975 film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Zach brings great insights as an own voices reader, to make this classic still relevant today.There are so many reasons that this work is considered the first, great novel of western literature. Published in 1605, it's numerous translations come in second only to the Bible.With so many great things to talk about, you'll just have to listen in! And don't miss the great scifi/fantasy book recommendations at the end.
In this episode, Emmy B and Whitney Flygare discuss "Maybe You Should Talk To Someone" by Lori Gottlieb. As this book gives readers great insights into the process and helpfulness of therapy, when a psychoanalyst talks about her experience with seeing a psychoanalyst- then we discuss it with a school psychologist- it's going to be a good time and a fun conversation!
In this episode, Emmy B and bookstagrammer Heather Clark, @bookswithclarkie , discuss a favorite read by Fredrik Backman "Beartown".This is a book about a hockey team, a culture and community, friendship, family, and an incident that threatens to tear it all down. The writing and character nuances are brilliant. The themes painful and beautiful. There's so much for the reader here, and we talk about it all. We also hope to share unique aspects of the book that will give you more to think about and more to love!
In this episode, Emmy B interviews author, blogger, and animal rescue advocate Cara Sue Achterberg on her newest novel "Blind Turn." Cara draws on her own experiences and grows along with her readers' on life's journey of growth, forgiveness, and redemption. The story is sober and chilling - we know it's fiction, yet the story of a teen charged with vehicular homicide is something far too real. Don't worry- we kept all the spoilers out. Brief Summary: After a texting a driving accident threatens to ruin a life and disrupt a community, lessons of friendship and forgiveness mix with fear and guilt, as a sixteen year old girl grows up in a single terrible instant.Connect with Cara Sue Achterberg:website: http://www.carawrites.com/instagram: @carasueachterberg
In this episode, Emmy B and Tara Bleazard discuss why these 5 BOOKS w/ African American Authors, have our hearts! Wrapping up Black History Month, here are some great books to diversify your current book list. "If You Come Softly" by Jaqueline Woodson (Teen Romance)"Punching The Air" By Ibi Zoboi & Yusef Salaam (Fiction)"Grown" by Tiffanie D Jackson (Adult Fiction)"Between The World & Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates (Memoir)"Ghost" by Jason Reynolds (Middle Grade)
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