Lovely Books
Connection happens when we share and listen to each others stories. Here you'll find bimonthly episodes highlighting experiences with engaging, memorable, favorite, and sometimes painful, lovely books. Lovely Book inspire connection and we want to connect! We want to go beyond the book!Our host, Emmy B uses: Author Interviews, Unique Perspectives, Personal Favorites, and a LOVE for Own Voices Literature, to cover every genre and topic, hoping to create a global community connected through the books we love. Above all, we hope to give you something to think about, something to laugh about, and something lovely to read!
Episodes
62 episodes
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Diana Abu-Jaber "Fencing With The King"
In this episode, Emmy B interviews author Diana Abu-Jaber on her personal story and character connection with her most recent novel, "Fencing With The King".Diana expresses her hope to see more middle eastern, own voices stories in contempo...
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"Firefly Lane" by Kristin Hannah w/ Courtney Sharpe
In this episode with bookstagrammer Courtney Sharpe, we discuss Kristin Hannah's bestselling novel "Firefly Lane." Released in 2008, a Netflix series 2021, this novel has touched the hearts of women for the past decade. ...
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Top FIVE Reads 2021 & FIVE Anticipated Reads for 2022
In this episode of Lovely Book, Emmy shares her top five, unhighlighted book read in 2021, and five anticipated reads that you won't want to miss in 2022!TOP 5 2021HAMNET by Maggie O'FarrellPROJECT HAIL MARY by Andy Weir<...
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"I Named My Dog Pushkin" Author Interview with Margarita Gokun Silver
In this episode; freelance journalist, essayist, and novelist Margarita Goken Silver discusses her memoir, "I Named My Dog Pushkin". Her immigrant stories, told in essays, tells of the little known history of the 2nd Jewish Migration from the S...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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27:59
Honoring Hispanic Authors w/Emmy B
In this episode, host Emmy B highlights Hispanic, Own Voices authors in contemporary fiction.Her list of MUST READ BOOKS includes:"A Long Petal to the Sea" by Isabel Allende"The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros"Like...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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23:06
"Fable" by Adrienne Young, Emmy B w/ Megan Ribelin
In this episode, Emmy B and Megan Ribelin discuss the YA fantasy, adventure, romance book- "Fable" by Adrienne Young. This is book beating with adventure as our young female heroine captures our heart and shows us what it means to be gritty.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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"The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides (EmmyB w/Whitney Flygare)
In this episode, Emmy B and Whitney Flygare talk all the psychology in one of our favorite psychological thrillers, "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides. As a debut novel, this one has kept us talking even two years after reading it f...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:05
"My Stories Year" & "Hand in Hand" by Katie Proctor (Emmy B w/ Kristen Smith)
In this episode, Emmy B and Kristen Smith discuss two newer middle grade novels by author, mother, and educator Katie Proctor. All three of us are passionate about the impact a meaningful middle grade book can have on young readers, as they nav...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:06
"The Second Blind Son" with author Amy Harmon and the Chronicles of Saylock
In this episode, Emmy B and the fabulous Amy Harmon, discuss fantasy and dual timelines between separate novels. It's a deep dive with insights and laughter. Hope you'll join us!
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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33:39
"The Secret Keeper of Jaipur" with author Alka Joshi & the Jaipur Trilogy
In this episode, New York Times Bestselling author, Alka Joshi, shares insights on "The Henna Artist" and "The Secret Keeper of Jaipur."With thoughtfulness and an open dialog, Alka walks listeners through the development of her beloved ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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43:52
"The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue" by VE Schwab with Bookstagrammer @mamasgottaread
In this episode, prolific book reviewer/bookstagrammer- Nel (@mamasgottaread) takes listeners beyond the book to the life lessons wrought about in VE Schwab's 2020 release: "The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue."In a moment of fervor, emo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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"The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah with Paul Norat
In this episode, host Emmy B shares one of her favorite reads published in 2021. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah is a work of historical fiction at its finest. Guest Paul Norat, helps Emmy take you through the history behind the...
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Episode 3
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"Grit" by Angela Duckworth & "Lean In" by Sheryl Sandberg with Kim Petersen
In this episode, you'll get a meaningful discussion on how passion, perseverance, and the ability to "lean in" to vital moments, can make all the difference in our lives. Mom-entrepreneur Kim Petersen takes us through "Grit" by Ang...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Lovely Books: TOP 5 SUMMER READS 2021
In this episode of Lovely Books, Emmy gives her TOP 5 Book Recommendations for summer 2021. This list has something for everyone as we suggest books genres from romance to non-fiction science and addiction. Listen in to see which summer read is...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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E45: What is a LOVELY BOOK? (EmmyB w/Paul Norat)
Season 1 Wrap-UpEM Forester said, "Only Connect." It was a call to put our greatest energy into our personal relationships. What does that have to do with books? It is the connections that keep us reading- connections that we have, th...
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Episode 45
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E44: "This Is How It Always Is" by Laurie Frankel (EmmyB w/ Ivana Bres Murk)
In this episode, Croatian bookstagrammer Ivana Bres Murk bring us "This Is How It Always Is" by Laurie Frankel. This book is a beautiful exploration in raising of a gender nonconforming child. It is sweet, poignant, charming, and at times heart...
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E43: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear (EmmyB with James Garrett)
In this episode, founder of Brain by Design, James Garrett takes us deep into “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. Our habits shape every aspect of our lives, even our identity. So, we’ll talk about the good ones, bad ones, and tiny ones- and how to...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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39:25
E42: "The Songbook of Benny Lament" by Amy Harmon *AUTHOR INTERVIEW
In this episode, New York Times Bestselling author Amy Harmon, sits down with Emmy B to discuss her most recent release, "The Songbook of Benny Lament."Set in the 1960s, east coast music scene- the story of Benny Lament and Ester Mine w...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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34:45
E41: "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes (Emmy B w/ Zach Glassett)
In this episode, Spanish Literature PhD candidate, Zach Glassett bring us "Don Quixote" by Cervantes. An epic tale of chivalry, a comedy of errors, and a tragedy- we can best compare this book to a combination of Homer's "Odyssey" and the 1975 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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E40: "Maybe You Should Talk To Someone" by Lori Gottlieb (Emmy B w/ Whitney Flygare)
In this episode, Emmy B and Whitney Flygare discuss "Maybe You Should Talk To Someone" by Lori Gottlieb. As this book gives readers great insights into the process and helpfulness of therapy, when a psychoanalyst talks about her experience with...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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33:05
E39: "Beartown" by Fredrik Backman (EmmyB w/ Heather Clark)
In this episode, Emmy B and bookstagrammer Heather Clark, @bookswithclarkie , discuss a favorite read by Fredrik Backman "Beartown".This is a book about a hockey team, a culture and community, friendship, family, and an incident that threat...
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Episode 39
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29:44
E38: "Blind Turn" by Cara Sue Achterberg *Author Interview
In this episode, Emmy B interviews author, blogger, and animal rescue advocate Cara Sue Achterberg on her newest novel "Blind Turn." Cara draws on her own experiences and grows along with her readers' on life's journey of growth, forgiveness, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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28:39
E:37 Black History Month: 5 Own Voices Books We Highly Recommend!
In this episode, Emmy B and Tara Bleazard discuss why these 5 BOOKS w/ African American Authors, have our hearts! Wrapping up Black History Month, here are some great books to diversify your current book list. "If You Come Softly"...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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48:52
E36: "Daisy Jones and the Six" by Taylor Jenkins Reid (EmmyB w/ Maryanne Snell)
In this episode, Maryanne Snell brings us a unique perspective on Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel "Daisy Jones and the Six". Although we both loved this book, our initial thoughts and takeaway themes were very different. Listen in to hear thought...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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30:53