Special Episode 26 – Susan Kusel

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Nathalie chats with Susan Kusel about THE PASSOVER GUEST, Susan’s beautiful book set in Washington D.C. during the great depression. Nathalie and Susan also chatted their favorite Passover traditions and other Jewish holidays they hold dear.

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Turn The Page – Episode 189C – Josh Weiss

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Imagine a world in which McCarthyism was so successful, Joseph McCarthy became president. This is the world that Josh Weiss explores in his alternate history, BEAT THE DEVILS. Jenn and Josh discussed Humphrey Bogart, the films of John Huston, and the Jewish experience in midcentury America.

Turn The Page – Episode 189A – Wil Wheaton

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No joke! We chatted with Wil Wheaton about STILL JUST A GEEK, his updated memoir that allowed Wil to have “conversations” with his former self and express growth. But, we also talked about TRON, the origins of TABLE TOP, and Wil’s own love of libraries and librarians. We could not be more flattered!

Turn The Page – Episode 188B – Bethany C. Morrow

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Bethany C. Morrow stops by to discuss CHERISH FARRAH which combines toxic female friendships and social horror into an unforgettable slow burn. Morrow discusses systemic racism within Cherish’s trans-racial adoption, how Farrah came into existence, and which of Morrow’s own personal experiences made it into the book. 

Turn The Page – Episode 188A – London Clarke

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Jenn sat down with London Clarke to discuss her book DUNMOOR, a Gothic masterpiece set in the Regency era. We talked about Gothic heroines, Lord Byron, and how to “build” a haunted house.

Turn The Page – Episode 188C – Tara Sim

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Jessikah caught up with Tara Sim to discuss all the inspiration behind CITY OF DUSK — the beginning of an epic fantasy series that you will devour. Girls with swords and anime of the early aughts get some lip service as well.

Turn The Page – Episode 187C – Jayne Cowie

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Jenn sat down with Jayne Cowie, author of the thrilling novel CURFEW, about a world in which men are tagged, tracked, and forbidden from leaving their homes between 7PM and 7AM. They walked about feminism, intergenerational conflict, and constructing alternate realities.

Turn The Page – Episode 187B – Lisa Scottoline

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Lisa Scottoline zooms in once more to chat with Evelyn about WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BENNETTS –  Her latest page turner — and the two quickly become derailed by discussing how much they enjoy chatting with one another. Join for the book talk, keep listening for the pure joy of a best-selling author and a librarian trading compliments.