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  • Ep. 184: Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits)
    2024/12/11
    In Episode 184, Susie (@NovelVisits) and I close out the year with our Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards. We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction) and our full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, we’re sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah’s Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2025 Reading Tracker is out! Plus, this year we’ve added another option — a LITE Tracker. Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Also, to avoid Apple’s 30% fee, be sure to join directly from Patreon’s site, mobile or desktop. Become a Superstars Patron here! Instructions for how to give an SBL Patreon membership as a gift. Highlights Podcast reflections from 2024 — including top episodes based on download stats.A brief overview of Susie’s and Sarah’s 2024 year in reading.Our favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community’s picks. 2024 Genre Awards [16:45] Sarah Leaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:52]Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:21]Anna Bright is Hiding Something by Susie Orman Schnall | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:12]The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:42]The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:26]JFK Jr. by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:25]Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:42]How To End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:11]Real Americans by Rachel Khong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:46]Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:26]The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:40]Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:24]Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:07:09]Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:08:47] Susie Wolf at the Table by Adam Rapp | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:59]Sandwich by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:05]Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:42]What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:43]The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:41]The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:16]One Day I’ll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman by Abi Maxwell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:47]Funny Story by Emily Henry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23]Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:54]The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [54:02]The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:18]Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:14]Perris, California by Rachel Stark | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:44]Liars by Sarah Manguso | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:05:18]Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:07:09] Patrons James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:55]Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:43]The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:16]The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:35]The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:10]Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten | Amazon | Bookshop.org[43:33]Funny Story by Emily Henry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:59]Annie Bot by Sierra Greer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:28]The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56;10]You Like It Darker by Stephen King | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:39]Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:58]Twenty-Four Seconds From Now by Jason Reynolds | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:54]Piglet by Lottie Hazzell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:22]The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:06:16] Other Books Mentioned Mercury by Amy Jo Burns [20:10]Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout [20:13]All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker [20:27]The Wedding People by Alison Espach [20:37]We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman [22:17]Bad Blood by John Carreyrou [24:27]She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey [24:40]Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford [28:10]A Happier Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey [28:23]Good Material by Dolly Alderton [28:27]The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [28:57]Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra [31:55]The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean [32:00]Worst Case Scenario by T. J. Newman [32:05]Falling by T. J. Newman [32:20]Drowning by T. J. Newman [32:21]The Lion Women of ...
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  • Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Amazon’s Best Books of 2024 List with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial
    2024/12/04
    In this Bonus Podcast Episode, Al Woodworth, Senior Editor and Manager at Amazon Books Editorial, returns to the show to take listeners behind the scenes of Amazon’s Best Books of 2024, as chosen by the Amazon Editors! A fascinating glimpse into how the 2024 list was curated, how the rankings were determined, and what criteria guided the selections. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2025 Reading Tracker is out! Plus, this year we’ve added another option — a LITE Tracker. Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Also, to avoid Apple’s 30% fee, be sure to join directly from Patreon’s site, mobile or desktop. Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights The impact Amazon’s #1 book of 2024 had on the editorial teamThe role of capturing “the present moment” in selecting the best books of the yearHow Amazon Editorial chose the top 5 books of 2024 Whether the mid-year top book or other outlets’ year-end lists influenced Amazon’s decisionsBehind the scenes: 2024’s “reading week” retreat and “war room” discussions The importance of selecting books that appeal across genres and to a broad swath of readersThe group dynamic of ranking each book on the listAl highlights some lesser-known titles from the listHow 2024 stacks up for Al and Amazon’s editorial team Books From Our Discussion The Boys of Riverside by Thomas Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:03]The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:25] Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:27] Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:28]The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:54] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:37]James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:43]The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:51] The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:54]Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:59] Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:18]Educated by Tara Westover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:09] The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:26] We Solve Murders by Richard Osman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:30] The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:34] The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:06] Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:23]The Wedding People by Alison Espach | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:27]All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:35]We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:47]Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:21]When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:23]The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:15]There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:51]John Lewis by David Greenberg | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:44]I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:00]The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:14]The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:06] Other Links Amazon | Amazon Editors’ Personal Favorite Books of 2024 About Al Woodworth More about Amazon Book Review Website | Instagram | X | Facebook Al Woodworth is a Senior Editor on the Amazon Books Editorial team and has spent more than ten years in the book industry, championing authors and their work. She’s never without a book or four in her bag and is happiest reading memoirs and literary fiction, especially sprawling stories that cross generations and countries. She lives in Brooklyn.
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  • Ep. 183: Best Books of 2024 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits)
    2024/11/27
    In Ep. 183, we’re starting the wrap-up of 2024 with the first of our two year-end episodes: Best Books of 2024 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits). In this episode, we’re sharing our top books of the year across over 25 Superlative categories, including Most Deserving of the Hype, Best Pairing, an “Eat My Words” book, Most Memorable Cast of Characters, and so much more! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2025 Reading Tracker is out! Plus, this year we’ve added another option — a LITE Tracker. Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Also, to avoid Apple’s 30% fee, be sure to join directly from Patreon’s site, mobile or desktop. Become a Superstars Patron here! Highlights Our best books of the year from over 25 categories, including: Most Deserving of the HypeMost Memorable Cast of CharactersBest Book Read Because of FOMODarkest Book of the YearBest Underrated GemMost Unpopular OpinionMost Surprising DNFFavorite Coming-of-Age BookBest Pairing“Eat My Words” BookBest and Worst TitlesBest and Worst Covers 2024 Superlatives [3:42] Susie The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:19]The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:11]How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica | Amazon | Bookshop.org[11:42]Grown Women by Sarai Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:44]Piglet by Lottie Hazell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:36]Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:08]Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:52]Intermezzo by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:23]Entitlement by Rumaan Alam | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:25]Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:18]The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:56]Hera by Jennifer Saint | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:40]The Wedding People by Alison Espach | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:23]Real Americans by Rachel Khong | Amazon | Bookshop.org [57:31]Annie Bot by Sierra Greer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:49] Sarah Mercury by Amy Jo Burns | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:17]River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescure | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:17]James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:04]The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:45]Sociopath by Patric Gagne, PhD | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:22]Earth by John Boyne | Amazon [26:23]The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:13]Intermezzo by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:54]A Reason to See You Again by Jami Attenberg | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:26]Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:23]Leaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:16]The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:51]Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:33]Everest, Inc. by Will Cockrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:51]Sandwich by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:59]The Wedding People by Alison Espach | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:14]All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:16]Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout | Amazon | Bookshop.org [59:45] Other Books Mentioned Tom Lake by Ann Patchett [14:22] Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan [16:10]Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez [16:17]The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen [16:27]Forgotten on Sunday by Valérie Perrin [18:16]Three by Valérie Perrin [18:18]Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin [18:18]The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah [20:23]The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah [20:30]The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah [20:33] (“The Dustbowl one”)The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne [26:32]Water by John Boyne [26:53]Fire by John Boyne [27:37]Air by John Boyne (2025) [27:37]Perris, California by Rachel Stark [37:34]Normal People by Sally Rooney [38:31]Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney [38:32]Beautiful World, Where Are You? by Sally Rooney [38:44]Tell Me Everything by Minka Kelly [1:00:32]Tell Me Everything by Erika Krauss [1:00:37]My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout [1:00:54] About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Instagram | X Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the ...
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  • Ep. 182: Chelsea Bieker (Author of Madwoman) + Book Recommendations
    2024/11/13
    In Episode 182, author Chelsea Bieker discusss her new novel, Madwoman, with Sarah. Chelsea shares how her own childhood inspired the fictional characters in her book and what parts of the book differ from her own experience. They talk about the trajectory of this intense and personal novel that began as a “funny little book about motherhood” and morphed into a story about trauma and abuse. Plus, Chelsea shares her book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Books by Chelsea Bieker: Madwoman (2024), Heartbroke (2022), and Godshot (2020)A spoiler-free overview of Madwoman.How this story transformed from a “funny little book about motherhood” to an intense story about trauma and abuse.The ways Chelsea’s childhood experiences and memories shaped her story of Clove.The parts of Madwoman that were pulled directly from her own life and those that weren’t.Exploring the publisher’s statement that Madwoman would be Chelsea’s breakout.Conversations with her mom and dad about the book’s story.The relationship between Madwoman, Godshot, and Chelsea’s current work in progress. Chelsea’s Book Recommendations [46:01] Two OLD Books She Loves Animal by Lisa Taddeo (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:23]Hot Springs Drive by Lindsay Hunter (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:04] Two NEW Books She Loves We Were the Universe by Kimberly King Parsons (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:09]Solider Sailor by Claire Kilroy (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:09] One Book She DIDN’T Love It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:48] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The Motherload by Sarah Hoover (Jan 14, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[01:01:49] Last 5-Star Book Chelsea Read How to Love Your Daughter by Hila Blum (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[01:03:42]Other Books Mentioned: I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin (2023) [01:04:04] About Chelsea Bieker Website | Instagram | X | Facebook | Substack Chelsea Bieker is the author of three books, most recently the nationally bestselling novel, Madwoman, a Book of the Month club pick the New York Times calls “brilliant in its depiction of the long shadows cast by domestic violence.” Her first novel, Godshot, was long-listed for The Center For Fiction’s First Novel Prize and named a Barnes & Noble Pick of the Month. Her story collection, Heartbroke, won the California Book Award and was a New York Times “Best California Book of 2022.” Her writing has appeared in The Paris Review, Marie Claire UK, People, The Cut, Wall Street Journal, No Tokens, and others. She is the recipient of a Rona Jaffe Writers’ Award, as well as residencies from MacDowell and Tin House. Raised in Hawai’i and California, she now lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and two children.
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  • Ep. 181: Fall 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)
    2024/10/30
    In Episode 181, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 16 new releases they shared in the Fall 2024 Book Preview, now that they’ve read them. They share their reading stats, chat about what worked — and hash out which books didn’t work and why. Check out the episode for their full reviews on all their fall picks and get recommendations for your next book! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Catherine describes her fall reading “trick or treat” — mostly treats (her first 5-star preview book since February), but a few tricks (two DNFs).Sarah had a higher DNF count than usual, but still had a high(ish) success rate for this season.Since this is the last Circle Back of 2024, they look at their stats for the entire year of Previews.They name the best and worst books picks for fall! Books We Read Before the Preview [3:30] Sarah’s Picks Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker (Sep 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:58]The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:32] Other Books Mentioned The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [5:35] Fall 2024 Circle Back [7:28] Mid-August Catherine’s Picks There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak (Aug 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[7:36] September Sarah’s Picks Guide Me Home by Attica Locke (Sep 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:23]The Siege by Ben Macintyre (Sep 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:41] Entitlement by Rumaan Alam (Sep 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:36] A Reason to See You Again by Jami Attenberg (Sep 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:51]Adam and Evie’s Matchmaking Tour by Nora Nguyen (Sep 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:35] Catherine’s Picks Dear Dickhead by Virginie Despentes (Sep 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:54]Bringer of Dust by J. M. Miro (Sep 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:07] Other Books Mentioned Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke [10:44] Heaven, My Home by Attica Locke [10:48]The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre [15:46] Ordinary Monsters by J. M. Miro [20:12] Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam [24:29] Sandwich by Catherine Newman [25:03]All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg [30:09]Banyan Moon by Thao Tai [37:01]The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza [37:32]The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl [37:48] October Sarah’s Picks Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:36] Catherine’s Picks A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang (Oct 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:00] The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni (Oct 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:24]Libby Lost and Found by Stephanie Booth (Oct 15) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[39:47]Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger (Oct 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:21] Other Books Mentioned The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni [33:07]The Forest for the Trees by Betsy Lerner [46:14] November Catherine’s Pick The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson (Nov 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:23] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Instagram | X Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Booksover 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA. Next Episode In two weeks (November 13), Sarah will be back with Chelsea Bieker, author of Madwoman.
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  • Ep. 180: 2024 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)
    2024/10/16
    In Episode 180, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and Sarah return with the 4th annual Debuts Special! They’re sharing their favorite debuts, new and backlist — so far for 2024. Plus, their reading stats for debuts this year and the best sophomore novels of 2024. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How debuts from 2024 compare to those from previous years.A full breakdown of Sarah’s and Susie’s 2024 debut-related stats.Featured debuts, divided into three categories: Favorite Debuts of 2024 (so far)Favorite Backlist Debuts Read in 2024Best Sophomore Novels of 2024 Favorite Debuts of 2024 (so far) [7:13] Sarah Only Say Good Things by Crystal Hefner | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:33]Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:50]Everest, Inc. by Will Cockrell | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:50]How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:30] Susie Grown Women by Sarai Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:18]How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:32]Perris, California by Rachel Stark | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:58]Women and Children First by Alina Grabowski | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:29] Other Books Mentioned Victim by Andrew Boryga [7:54]Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen [8:04]River East, River West by Aub Rey Lescure [8:15]The Wives by Simone Gorrindo [8:23]The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin [8:43]Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen [14:59]Talking at Night by Claire Daverley [21:25]Groundskeeping by Lee Cole [21:29]People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry [29:38] Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld [31:26] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister [34:55] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring [34:58] Favorite Backlist Debuts Read in 2024 [36:02] Sarah The Flat Share by Beth O’Leary | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:09]Welcome to the O.C. by Alan Sepinwall, Josh Schwartz, and Stephanie Savage | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:20] Susie There There by Tommy Orange | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:33]Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:13] Other Books Mentioned Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange [39:06] Girl at War by Sara Nović [45:18]The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway [45:20] Best Sophomore Novels of 2024 [45:33] Sarah Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:39]A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:43] Susie Bear by Julia Phillips | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:07]Where the Forest Meets the River by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:40] Other Books Mentioned Sandwich by Catherine Newman [47:52] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring [52:54] Additional Books Mentioned I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid [6:08] About Susie Boutry Blog | Facebook | Instagram | X Susie has loved reading for as long as she can remember. Some of her fondest childhood memories involve long afternoons at the library and then reading late into the night. More than ten years ago, she began journaling about the books she read and turned that passion into writing about books. Her first forays were as a guest reviewer on a friend’s blog, but she soon realized she wanted to be reviewing and talking about books on a blog of her own. From there, Novel Visits was born. That was in 2016 and, though the learning curve was steep, she loves being a part of the book community. Novel Visits focuses on new novel reviews (print and audio), previews of upcoming releases, and musings on all things bookish. Next Episode In two weeks (October 30), Catherine and I will be back with our Fall 2024 Circle Back episode.
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  • Ep. 179: From Corporate America to Indie Bookstore Owner with Gayle Weiswasser (Co-Founder of Wonderland Books) + Book Recommendations
    2024/10/02
    In Episode 179, Sarah is joined by Gayle Weiswasser, co-founder of Wonderland Books, an independent bookstore in Bethesda, MD opening in November 2024. Gayle candidly shares her journey from her initial idea to being on the verge of opening the store. This behind-the-scenes episode offers a deep dive into everything from training and book buying to raising capital (including crowdsourcing) and much more! Plus, Gayle wraps up the episode with some great book recommendations (and how many copies of each she’s ordering for the store). This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Gayle’s nearly 20-year journey in the book world.How the first spark for this idea came from listening to a podcast.Some of the fears and challenges Gayle is currently facing.Bookstore bootcamp and the other ways Gayle prepared to become a bookstore owner.All about raising capital: fundraising, crowdsourcing, small business loans, and the perks of working with a partner.How Gayle balances her personal reading tastes with the community’s expectations.The process of buying books and building the store’s collection.Breaking down book margins and why publishers tend to stay quiet about them.How Wonderland Books plans to stand out from other local bookstores.How this whole process has affected Gayle’s reading this year.Did Sarah just discover a new micro-genre?Plus, an impromptu request adds a fun twist to the book recommendations segment! Gayle’s Book Recommendations [53:04] Two OLD Books She Loves The Art Thief by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop.org [53:15]Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:55]Other Books Mentioned Normal People by Sally Rooney [57:55] Two NEW Books She Loves The Caretaker by Ron Rash | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:39]Green Dot by Madeleine Gray | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:15]Other Books Mentioned The Risen by Ron Rash [59:03] Serena by Ron Rash [59:07] One Book She DIDN’T Love Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:09]Other Books Mentioned The Girls from Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe [1:04:33] The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe [1:04:35] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About A Forty Year Kiss by Nickolas Butler (February 4, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:08:29]Other Books Mentioned: Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler [1:08:40]Beneath the Bonfire by Nickolas Butler [1:09:12] Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld (February 25, 2025) [1:09:25] You Think It, I’ll Say It by Curtis Sittenfeld [1:09:36] Leaving by Roxana Robinson [1:10:12] Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf [1:10:49] Last 5-Star Book Gayle Read The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:11:42] Other Links The Bookshop Podcast with Mandy Jackson-BeverlyThe Bookstore Training Group About Gayle Weiswasser Blog | Instagram | X | Facebook Gayle Weiswasser is the co-founder of Wonderland Books, a soon-to-open independent bookstore opening soon in Bethesda, MD. Gayle is also the founder of the blog, Everyday I Write the Book and the co-host of the podcast The Readerly Report. Prior to opening Wonderland Books, Gayle was a lawyer and communications executive. She’s a DC native and now lives in Chevy Chase, MD with her family. Learn More about Wonderland Books:Website | Instagram | Facebook
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  • Ep. 178: Behind the Scenes of Amazon's Best Books Lists with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial + Book Recommendations
    2024/09/18
    In Episode 178, Al Woodworth, Senior Editor and Manager at Amazon Books Editorial, goes behind the scenes of Amazon’s editorial division, including the start-to-finish process of building the “Best Books” lists, what “best” might mean, and what helps a book make the list. Plus, Al shares some of her book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How Al fits reading into her busy weekly scheduleThe start to finish process of building the Amazon “Best of” listsHow Amazon balances genre diversity in their “Best of” listsWhat “best” means to Amazon’s editorial teamPublication date criteria for the Best Books of the Month and Year listsHow the team discusses, votes, and makes decisions for the listsWhether sales numbers influence the year-end listHow Amazon’s editorial team handles publisher influenceWhat 2024 looks like so far for Al and the editorial team Al’s Book Recommendations [38:26] Two OLD Books She Loves Horse by Geraldine Brooks | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:39]Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:20]Other Books Mentioned Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe [41:32] Two NEW Books She Loves James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:05]There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:18] One Book She DIDN’T Love Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:21] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami (Nov 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:54]Other Books Mentioned: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami [51:09] Last 5-Star Book Al Read There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:05]Other Books Mentioned: John Lewis: A Life by David Greenberg (Oct 8) [52:26] Books From Our Discussion All the Worst Humans by Phil Elwood [9:25]The Wedding People by Alison Espach [14:54]Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie [18:05]All the Broken Places by John Boyne [18:11]All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker [19:38]James by Percival Everett [21:40]Educated by Tara Westover [22:07]Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [24:09]Spare by Prince Harry [25:25]The Testaments by Margaret Atwood [31:13] The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood [31:25]The 9/11 Commission Report by National Commission on Terrorist Attacks [31:34] About Al Woodworth More about Amazon Book Review Website | Instagram | X | Facebook Al Woodworth is a Senior Editor on the Amazon Books Editorial team and has spent more than ten years in the book industry, championing authors and their work. She’s never without a book or four in her bag and is happiest reading memoirs and literary fiction, especially sprawling stories that cross generations and countries. She lives in Brooklyn.
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