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Can a retired art thief help her alien friend Auncle's dwindling race? The Stardust Grail follows Maya, a Princeton graduate student who uncovers a clue to an ancient grail that could save her alien friend Uncle's race. Despite a disastrous previous heist, Maya joins Uncle on an interstellar adventure, racing against Earth's military and other groups to secure the grail. Along the way, they navigate complex moral and cultural dilemmas while exploring diverse worlds and cultures. In this episode, I chat with Yume about her novel, The Stardust Grail, and discuss the themes, characters, and ethical dilemmas they face. The conversation also touches on Yume’s previous book, The Deep Sky, and her favorite authors and books.
BOOK:
Get a copy of The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei on Amazon or Bookshop.
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Have you ever felt like everyone else got "the memo" but you? Well, that's precisely how 35-year-old Jenny Green feels, and as a result, she's not looking forward to her upcoming college reunion. She reluctantly attends, and while there, she sees an old career counselor who provides her with a magical memo. This memo offers Jenny the chance to travel back to crucial moments in her life, allowing her to alter her past decisions and potentially change her future.
In this episode, I chat with authors Lauren Mechling and Rachel Dodes about their novel The Memo and its themes of ambition, regret, pressures on women, and what it means to live a fulfilling life. The authors also share personal anecdotes about time travel and their creative process and reflect on life choices they'd alter with a magic memo.
BOOK:
Get a copy of The Memo by Lauren Mechling and Rachel Dodes on Amazon or Bookshop.
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Get a detailed recap of this book-to-screen adaptation! Apple TV+'s new series "Lady in the Lake" is an adaptation of Laura Lippman's 2019 novel. The series, set in 1966 Baltimore, stars Natalie Portman as Maddie and Moses Ingram as Cleo. The story begins with a young Jewish girl, Tessie, going missing while also following the converging lives of two women: Maddie Schwartz, a Jewish housewife turned investigative journalist, and Cleo Johnson, a Black single mother grappling with the socio-political climate of 1966 Baltimore. Through parallel storytelling, the episode highlights their struggles and the dramatic events that unfold.
RATING:
How would you rate episode one of Lady in the Lake?
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Episode 1 : https://youtube.com/live/IpuCwETBzfo
Episode 2 : https://youtube.com/live/jo1rvyhkGC8
Episode 3 : https://youtube.com/live/i6mfEbj8m5k
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A memoir that reads like a mystery novel, that's my pitch for Woman of Interest by Tracy O'Neill. The book details Tracy's life as a Korean adoptee raised in New England and her emotional journey to find her biological mother. From filing a missing person's report to trying to hire a private investigator and then eventually traveling to Korea to meet her mother, this memoir mixes the intensity of a mystery novel with personal, vulnerable moments. In the episode, Tracy also talks about her writing journey, favorite memoirs, and future fiction projects.
BOOK:
Get a copy of Woman of Interest by Tracy O'Neill on Amazon or Bookshop.
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Ready to go undercover? Teen entrepreneurs August and Valentine run a business that ends problematic relationships by going undercover and discreetly persuading couples to break up. They think they have mastered their gig, but challenges arise when August falls for their new target, and Valentine starts questioning her feelings for a neighbor. In the episode, Adriana also discusses her transition from writing dark mysteries to rom-coms, her pandemic-inspired shift to lighter themes, and future projects. We then round things out by discussing favorite reads and indie bookstores.
BOOK:
Get a copy of The Breakup Artists by Adriana Mather on Amazon or Bookshop.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
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Set against the backdrop of the Olympic Games, the story follows Olivia, who lands her dream job at the Olympics, and Ezekiel, a sprinter participating in the Olympic Games, aiming for gold. We see them navigate personal and professional challenges while forming a genuine connection. The discussion delves into the author's inspiration, the layered storytelling, and the excitement of the Olympic setting. Get book recommendations, hear about Rufaro's plan to attend the 2024 Paris Olympics, and lots more.
BOOK:
Get a copy of Let the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith Mazarura on Amazon or Bookshop.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
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Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

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Get a detailed recap of this book-to-screen adaptation! Apple TV+'s new series "Lady in the Lake" is an adaptation of Laura Lippman's 2019 novel. The series, set in 1966 Baltimore, stars Natalie Portman as Maddie and Moses Ingram as Cleo. The story begins with a young Jewish girl, Tessie, going missing while also following the converging lives of two women: Maddie Schwartz, a Jewish housewife turned investigative journalist, and Cleo Johnson, a Black single mother grappling with the socio-political climate of 1966 Baltimore. Through parallel storytelling, the episode highlights their struggles and the dramatic events that unfold.
RATING:
How would you rate episode one of Lady in the Lake?
WATCH RECAPS:
Episode 1: https://youtube.com/live/IpuCwETBzfo
Join me every MONDAY at 2 pm ET for a detailed recap of the twists, turns, and key moments in each episode of this drama-thriller miniseries.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
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Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.

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How does a week-long family vacation at Cape Cod highlight how much of life changes, remains the same, and spotlights all the highs, lows, complexities and simplicities in life? That's what you discover in this episode, but also in Catherine Newman's novel "Sandwich." The novel is set against the backdrop of an annual family beach vacation. It follows Rocky, a woman in her mid-fifties, as she navigates menopause, aging parents, and adult children. The conversation highlights how the unchanging setting of Cape Cod accentuates the personal and familial changes over the years. It was such a joy chatting with Catherine, and we also discussed her previous book, "We All Want Impossible Things," get reading recommendations, plus more.
BOOK:
Get a copy of Sandwich by Catherine Newman on Amazon or Bookshop.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
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MORE RESOURCES:
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Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.