In this interview, I chat with Kristin Koval about Penitence, why she decided to write about forgiveness, choosing who would tell the story, tackling such a difficult topic, her stunning cover, how the book's title was chosen, and much more.
Kristin's recommended reads are:
Elita by Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum
God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page 2025 Winter Reading Guide with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.
Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2025? Check out our third Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
Penitence can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.
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35:19
Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Reads of January through March 2025
In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in January through March 2025.
Our shared top reads:
Dead Money by Jakob Kerr
Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
Kelly’s remaining top reads:
More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
Dream State by Eric Puchner
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
The Snowbirds by Christina Clancey
The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens
The Mother Next Door by Andrea Weber and Mike Weber
Seeking Shelter by Jeff Hobbs
Cindy’s remaining top reads:
The Unexpected Diva by Tiffany L. Warren
In Gad We Trust by Josh Gad
What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange
Head Cases by John McMahon
Beartooth by Callan Wink
Nesting by Roisin O’Donnell
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
Follow Me to Africa by Penny Haw
Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton (I mistitle this one in the episode- I was clearly having a moment)
Dissolution by Nicholas Binge
Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page 2025 Winter Reading Guide with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.
Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2025? Check out our third Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
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51:41
Joanna Miller - THE EIGHTS
In this interview, I chat with Joanna Miller about The Eights, creating a strong sense of place, how she decided to write this book, her focus on the small details, including the Timeline, Glossary, and Author's Note at the end of the book, her covers and all of the meaning in them, incorporating eights throughout the book, and much more.
Joanna's recommended read is Mere by Danielle Giles.
Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page 2025 Winter Reading Guide with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.
Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2025? Check out our third Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
The Eights can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.
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52:56
Pamela Klinger-Horn and Mary Webber O'Malley - Second Quarter 2025 Recommended Reads
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the second quarter of 2025.
Pamela's selections:
April:
I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney
May:
Speak to Me of Home by Jeanine Cummins
Shop Girls by Jessica Anya Blau
The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb
It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough
June:
The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark
Far and Away by Amy Poeppel
Hazel Says No by Jessica Berger Gross
Making Friends Can Be Murder by Kathleen West
Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess
Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady
Mary's selections:
April:
The Seven O'Clock Club by Amelia Ireland
Rabbit Moon by Jennifer Haigh
The Edge of Yesterday by Rita Woods
The Guilt Pill by Saumya Dave
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
May:
Austen at Sea by Natalie Jenner
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
The Red House by Mary Morris
The Love Haters by Katherine Center
Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle
June:
How to Lose Your Mother by Molly Jong-Fast
Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild
Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page 2025 Winter Reading Guide with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.
Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2025? Check out our third Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
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1:18:58
Belinda Bauer - THE IMPOSSIBLE THING
In this interview, I chat with Belinda Bauer about The Impossible Thing, the world of rare bird egg collecting, how hard it was to find information on this subject matter and why, how she characterizes the book, the title and cover, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more.
Belinda's recommended reads are:
There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafuk
Tommy the Bruce by James Yorkston
Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page 2025 Winter Reading Guide with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings.
Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2025? Check out our third Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
The Impossible Thing can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.
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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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