In this interview, I chat with Judithe Little about Glorious Ruins, why she wanted to tell Misia Sert's story, why she enjoys telling the stories of those who surrounded Coco Chanel, her research, how frequently women are left out of the historical record, what she wants readers to take away from this book, and much more.
Judithe's recommended reads are:
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild
Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Judithe's Page Turners Q & A and my September Buzz Reads picks.
Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 18-page Summer Reading Guide here for a tip of your choice or for a set price here via credit card with over 60 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - books you will not see on other guides. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.
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Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2025? Check out our fourth Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
Glorious Ruins can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.
Looking for something new to read? Here is my monthly Buzz Reads column with five new recommendations each month.
Link to my article about older protagonists in fiction.
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Eliana Ramage - TO THE MOON AND BACK
In this interview, I chat with Eliana Ramage about To the Moon and Back, writing about the Cherokee Nation and its history, setting a portion of the story in Oklahoma, her research, writing a family saga, Star Trek, how the title and cover came to be, and much more.
Eliana's recommended reads are:
Nothing More of This Land by Joseph V. Lee
Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan
Before the Mango Ripens by Afabwaje Kurian
Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 18-page Summer Reading Guide here for a tip of your choice or for a set price here via credit card with over 60 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - books you will not see on other guides. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.
Donate to the podcast here or on Venmo.
Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2025? Check out our fourth Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
To the Moon and Back can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.
Looking for something new to read? Here is my monthly Buzz Reads column with five new recommendations each month.
Link to my article about older protagonists in fiction.
Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.
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Kelly Hooker - August's Real Time Reading
Kelly Hooker joins me for the August's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads.
Kelly’s Selections:Last:
The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey
59 Minutes by Holly Seddon
Now:
The Tragedy of True Crime by John J. Lennon
The Odds of You by Kate Dramis
Next:
The Mad Wife by Meagan Church
A Good Animal by Sara Mauer
DNFs or Didn't Like:
Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei
Book Mail Highlights:
The Day I Lost You by Ruth Mancini
Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris
Cindy's Selections:
Last:
Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben
The Secret Life of a Cemetery: The Wild Nature and Enchanting Lore of Pere-Lachaise by Benoit Gallot
Now:
The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman
Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon. The Untold Story by Jeffrey Kluger
Next:
When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzen
Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
DNFs or Didn’t Like:
Photograph by Brian Freeman
The Mires by Tina Makereti
The Ex-Boyfriend’s Favorite Recipe Funeral Committee by Saki Kawashiro
Book Mail Highlights:
The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind by Simon Winchester
Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Ace Atkins
Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 18-page Summer Reading Guide here for a tip of your choice or for a set price here via credit card with over 60 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - books you will not see on other guides. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.
Connect with Kelly Hooker on Instagram.
Donate to the podcast here or on Venmo.
Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2025? Check out our fourth Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
Looking for something new to read? Here is my monthly Buzz Reads column with five new recommendations each month.
Link to my article about stories set on school campuses.
Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.
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Julie Clark - THE GHOSTWRITER
In this interview, I chat with Julie Clark about The Ghostwriter, why she chose the 1970s setting, the sprayed edges on her book, why memory is at the heart of the story, how she handles the information reveals, trauma and secrets in fiction, and much more.
Julie's recommended read is The Names by Florence Knapp.
Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 18-page Summer Reading Guide here for a tip of your choice or for a set price here via credit card with over 60 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - books you will not see on other guides. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.
Donate to the podcast here or on Venmo.
Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2025? Check out our fourth Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
The Ghostwriter can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.
Looking for something new to read? Here is my monthly Buzz Reads column with five new recommendations each month.
Link to my article about older protagonists in fiction.
Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.
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Ally Carter - THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD
In this interview, I chat with Ally Carter about The Blonde Who Came in From the Cold, how this is a companion novel versus a sequel, why light mysteries are having a moment, watching spy movies as research, writing realistic dialogue, her title and cover, and much more.
Ally's recommended reads are:
Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
All Superheroes Need PR by Elizabeth Stephens
Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my printable 18-page Summer Reading Guide here for a tip of your choice or for a set price here via credit card with over 60 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer - books you will not see on other guides. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.
Donate to the podcast here or on Venmo.
Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2025? Check out our fourth Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
The Blonde Who Came in From the Cold can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.
Looking for something new to read? Here is my monthly Buzz Reads column with five new recommendations each month.
Link to my article about older protagonists in fiction.
Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thoughts from a Page is hosted by me, Cindy Burnett, a voracious reader and book columnist who provides you with casual author conversations and insider information on all of the newest releases that I have read and personally recommend. With so many books coming out weekly, it can be hard to decide what to read so I find the best ones and share them with you. Listen to find your next great book.
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