BOOKSTORM: Deep Dive Into Best-Selling Fiction

NY Times and USA Today Best Selling Author, Patti Callahan Henry, joins BOOKSTORM to talk about The Secret Book of Flora Lea! When a woman stumbles across a mysterious children's book, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during WWII are revealed! We talk about the power and truth of story. Operation Pied Piper and the lasting trauma from the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of children from high target areas. Why are we sometimes  frightened of finding the answer. Memory and our innate awareness about the core of who we really are. A MUST READ! Listen in!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

New York Times Bestselling author Michelle Gable joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Beautiful People, her newest novel! We're transported to the jet-set world of 1960s Palm Beach. We follow two photographers, Margo and the real-life Slim Aarons, as they interact with their ultra-wealthy subjects. The resulting photographs are iconic - were they perhaps a respite from a troubled world? But it's what was going on behind the scenes that fascinates - depression, marriage troubles, the role of women in the business world ... and the effervescent Lilly Pulitzer! We talk a bit about people behaving badly, especially in this isolated corner of American society where there were fewer institutional confines. What a discussion! Join us! You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

NYT Bestselling author Mary Kubica returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss She's Not Sorry, her newest thriller! This story is full of difficult parent relationships and twists and turns - we talked about how ex spouses can navigate a new normal when they have a common interest in children. We discussed excessive worry when it comes to our family's safety. And since it's a Mary Kubica novel, we talked killers and the moral gray areas in life ... are some secrets better left in the dark? What a discussion! Join us!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

NYT Bestselling author Christopher Reich joins us from his location in Switzerland at the base of the MATTERHORN itself for this interview about his new thriller! This riveting page-turner is filled with secrets, schemes, spies, and plots! We talked about the intrigue unfolding on the international stage and the private turmoil. Doesn't gamesmanship take a toll on people? How do people weigh the risks with dangerous professions? We talked about having purpose, personal sacrifice, and service ... and of course, the magnificent Matterhorn itself. Join us!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Internationally bestselling author DERVLA MCTIERNAN joins  BOOKSTORM Podcast from Australia to talk about her newest crime thriller, WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA? We loved this in-depth discussion about the lengths people will go to protect those they love ... or to get to the truth! What if your child has done something wrong? Can a marriage survive that stress, especially when the parents react in very different ways? How does the media help or hinder a high profile crime? Are the narratives spun in the media fair or ethical? Are we complicit in victim-shaming? JOIN US!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

NYT Bestselling author SCOTT CARSON (also known as Michael Koryta) joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss LOST MAN'S LANE! This otherworldly thriller is a must read - it's full of the intriguing issues that we love to discuss! Is there such a thing as generational evil? What about generational good? What about the things we see and cannot explain? We talked about the very real issues that older teens face, including the entanglements of love, loyalty, and the need for mentors or parent figures. We discussed the connection between the mind and reality ... and how tenuous that can be at times. What happens when we buy into the hype of a conspiracy and cross over into delusion? We cover it all! Join us!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Joining us from Scotland, the NY Times and Sunday Times Bestselling author Jenny Colgan talks about the 4th book in this series. Literature teacher Maggie Adair loves her life at the prestigious Downey House boarding school. She has fallen in love with her colleague David. But Maggie feels restless, lured by a promise of a different life in her Scottish hometown. We talk about youth from different socioeconomic backgrounds coming together and discovering each other. Love letter and the lost art of romance. The difference between when love looks good on paper v. in the heart. Inequities in the school system abroad and in the U.S. A MUST READ!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Acclaimed author Ramona Ausubel joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Last Animal, her fantastic new release! This book is a treasure! We talked about the magnitude and power of ongoing, evolving life on this planet. We talked about viewing the big picture through the lens of human relationships. Is there a danger when scientists pursue their goals without considering the human component? What about the ethical or spiritual aspects? We discussed the hidden dangers of "de-extinction" or reviving long-gone species. Have we really thought through the consequences of genetic cloning or gene editing? We talked about women having to push the boundaries to break barriers ...when is rule breaking too much? Where is the balance for women torn between professional dreams and responsibilities to (and hopes for) her children? We went deep! Join us! You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

New York Times and USA Bestselling author HEATHER GUDENKAUF returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss EVERYONE IS WATCHING, her new closed-room thriller! We ask her about ALL the great topics in this fantastic novel – how far would you go for $10,000,000? What if it’s streaming live for the entire world to see? What if everything is on the line? And revenge --- how many of us wrestle with that desire! We talk about those gray areas and so much more – join us for this thrill ride!   You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Internationally bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss MOON OF THE TURNING LEAVES! This apocalyptic literary thriller will stay with you long after the last page is turned! We dove deep into the Anishinaabe Way and its people's connections to the past and present. We talked about humans versus the natural world. What happens when all that humankind has built disintegrates or fails us? What's left? What might society look like if we had to start over? We talked about all the BIG things in this fantastic interview with Waub!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Number 1 New York Times Bestselling author CJ BOX returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THREE-INCH TEETH, his newest release in the wildly popular JOE PICKETT series! We relish these fantastic discussions, especially when we're talking about beasts - the ones in the natural world and the human ones. Why do people try to engage with wild animals - what draws us in? Do we all have instincts and gut feelings - especially about people with bad intentions? CJ talks about our favorite characters, including Master Falconers Nate and Sheridan. And wait until you hear what's next for Joe Pickett! WOW - join us for an awesome and inspiring discussion!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

#1 New York Times bestseller Ashley Elston joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss FIRST LIE WINS - now a Reece's Book Club Selection! We loved this mysterious cat and mouse game! We dove deep into the themes of this story -- identity, the importance of memories, our notions of home.  We talked about big and little lies.  We discussed the importance of community and finding your people. Is there a lack of greater purpose when we're trying to do it all on our own? Ashley even shared some of her grandmother's wisdom - join us! You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award Finalist Bonnie Jo Campbell joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE WATERS, her newest release! This novel takes place on an island in the Great Massasauga Swamp―an area known as “The Waters” to the residents of nearby Whiteheart, Michigan―herbalist and eccentric Hermine “Herself” Zook has healed the local women of their ailments for generations. She’s also raised three very different young women in this wild environment. We talked about the needs, the dreams, the heartache, the obstacles, the perseverance…and the victories of being a woman. We discussed our longing for home. We talked about the power of choice, even unwise choices. We talked about the gritty reality of this island, as well as its mystical elements. The island perhaps represents an ancient way of thinking, one connected to the earth, but disappearing fast. We talked about the symbolism of the poisons that lurked throughout the story: the venom of rattlers, but also environmental toxins, unforgiveness, and rage. And how did the garden of Eden come up? Join us and see! You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Sunday Times Bestselling author CJ Wray joins BOOKSTORM from London to talk about The Excitements! Two fabulous WWII women veterans, now in their late nineties, are on their way to Paris to receive a honorary award! But scandal and crime have always trailed these sisters. Armed with new details about their life-long adversary, they intend to settle scores and pull off one last daring heist! We talk about wisdom and ability at any age. Shame and regret that drives significant choices. Underrepresented voices and prejudices. Strengths and weaknesses. And when sweet Auntie Penny dispatches a would be mugger with her umbrella, you know you're in for a lot of laughs! Don't miss this one!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Bestselling non-fiction author ABBOTT KAHLER joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss WHERE YOU END, her dazzling fiction debut! This novel thrills! We talk about mirror image twins and the unique physical and emotional bond they share ... even when one twin cannot remember their past. We talk about how the body remembers trauma. What does that mean for healing? What do we even know about the mind? How do we move forward when we haven't dealt with the past? Fascinating topics and a real-life backdrop! Join us!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Multiple New York Times and USA Today bestselling author JILL SHALVIS joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about THE BRIGHT SPOT, her newest book in the Sunrise Cove series! Her books are funny, romantic, and always heartwarming - and this one delivers! We talk about the emotional wounds that impact our lives, self-sabotage, and thriving in business by delegating and trusting others. And, of course, since this is a Jill Shalvis book, we also discuss relationships and friendships. Join us!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

NY Times Bestselling Author, A.J. Hartley dives down deep with BOOKSTORM! Fifteen-year-old Caleb is treated like a "loser's loser." One of the few half Japanese kids in school, he will never fit in. Until he and his sister stumble upon a Shinto shrine in the woods and he develops some fantastic powers and the purpose that accompanies them! Topics: The importance of lineage and ancestry but also discovering who we are as unique individuals. The role of mythological stories in cultures. The danger of things and people not always being what they seem. The challenges of being a minority in today's world and the realization that being different is a wonderful thing! Finding yourself and being true to yourself! A MUST READ FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND ALL ADULTS!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

London-based author and screenwriter MATTHEW BLAKE joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss his thriller ANNA O! Sleep? It's one of the universal conditions we all share. But what happens when a person commits a crime while sleeping? Can the body shut down and sleep for months or years at a time? We talk about sleep crimes, resignation syndrome, functional neurological disorders, our need for stability and patterns, and the tools for mental resilience. And wait until you hear Matthew's incredibly interesting thoughts on myths, story, and heroes! While it might be hard to sleep AFTER this discussion, stay awake and join us! 3You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Internationally Bestselling Author and Two-Time Emmy nominee, Liza Palmer, joins BOOKSTORM! A powerful mother, three daughters, and a fast-paced, cutthroat culinary legend up for grabs in this darkly witty novel about a family on the edge! We talked about toxic family relationships, learning how to set boundaries, maintaining a legacy and/or breaking free. Our own versions of the truth v. the real story. How fear changes us. And more!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

USA TodayBestselling Author, Hank Phillippi Ryan, joins BOOKSTORM to dive down deep into ONE WRONG WORD! The savvy crisis management expert Arden Ward is now forced to handle a crisis of her own. Unfairly accused of having an affair, she is given two weeks to save her career by rescuing the reputation of a man acquitted in a fatal drunk driving accident. Gossip. Lies. Rumors. Is she protecting a killer? Arden knows sometimes ONE WRONG WORD can kill! We talk about habitual and dangerous lies. The power of words. Social media's influence on reputations. Psychological manipulation and gaslighting. Women empowerment and overcoming! A MUST READ!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!