Episodes

  • Kristina McMorris (The Girls of Good Fortune) is on the Radar!
    May 20 2025

    New York Times and USA Today bestselling author KRISTINA McMORRIS joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss The Girls of Good Fortune! This novel transports us to a dark time in our Nation's history - we meet Celia in Oregon in 1888, where anti-Chinese sentiment is running high and injustices are rampant. Is good fortune simply a matter of luck - or is it fought for or earned? Standing up for what's right takes courage ... it might get you killed, but it might also inspire your future daughters and their daughters. We talk with Kristina about extreme injustices and whether it's ever too late for a reconciliation. Who keeps your family stories? Do you share a family lifeline through food? How can a simple bun be such a symbol of identity? What a beautiful discussion! Join us!

    You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

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    28 mins
  • Chris Pavone (The Doorman) is on the Radar!
    May 20 2025

    New York Times bestselling author CHRIS PAVONE returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE DOORMAN! This novel has been called a modern-day version of The Bonfire of the Vanities -- and we're not surprised. It's a blistering, powerful, and thoroughly entertaining take on current society, all against the backdrop of gritty NYC. You'll want to hear Chris' ode to the real-life doorman who inspired the idea for this story. We talk about the transitional times in our lives - are we more vulnerable to poor decisionmaking? Affairs? Should we trust the choices we make at those times? We discuss his characters' confusion surrounding identity -- what if we don't fit in anywhere? And why are certain non-political issues very political now? Ultimately, we talk about empathy and love ... tune in; you'll be so glad you did!

    You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

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    28 mins
  • Jessie Rosen (All the Signs) is on the Radar!
    May 6 2025

    Bestselling author Jessie Rosen joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss ALL THE SIGNS! You might know her from her award-winning blog (20-nothings), her bestseller (The Heirloom), her live storytelling show Sunday Night Sex Talks (featured on the Bachelorette) or her various television shows (The Baxters). In her newest novel, we meet Leah Lockhart, a young woman who is proudly science-minded and woo-woo averse. But the life she’s carefully curated is knocked suddenly off course by a series of events. We talk with Jessie about those types of transformative events. Why do we spend so much time trying to defend and protect our original life's course? Why do we sometimes intellectualize our feelings ... instead of just feeling? What happens when a parent places some heavy-duty expectations on our lives? Nature versus nurture, anyone? Are we destined to become our parents? And what is a STAR TWIN? We cover it all - an wait until you hear some of the behind the scenes details shared by Jessie! Fantastic, lively, engaging ... join us!

    You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

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    38 mins
  • Sarah Penner (The Amalfi Curse) is on the Radar!
    Apr 29 2025

    New York Times Bestselling author SARAH PENNER joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about THE AMALFI CURSE! What's your idea of treasure? Wreck diving ... nautical archeology ... legendary sea witches -- we talk about it all in this fantastic interview with Sarah! We dove into the father - daughter relationship and the idea of legacy. We talked about women who shared a community, bound by secrets and power. Was the type of protection their secret society offered necessary amid the unrest of Nineteenth Century Italy? And why does Sarah always find herself in a dusty archive? Be sure to listen to the little tidbit about The Lost Apothecary at the end ... exciting news!

    You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

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    29 mins
  • Rick Mofina (If Two Are Dead) is on the Radar!
    Apr 27 2025

    Bestselling author RICK MOFINA joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss IF TWO ARE DEAD, his new thriller! We dive deep into darkness on this one - what causes some people to cross the line into evil behavior? Can we ever truly know someone? Why is it that some people want to die with a clear conscience - is there a reason we can trust dying declarations? Is there a difference between dying with a lie versus dying for a lie? We talk about PTSD, especially among law enforcement. And serial killers? Oh yes. Join us on this one!

    You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

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    26 mins
  • Brad Taylor (Into the Gray Zone) is on the Radar!
    Apr 22 2025

    New York Times bestselling author BRAD TAYLOR joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss INTO THE GRAY ZONE! Pike Logan is back - and the action is seemingly ripped right from the headlines! Nations are gearing up to procure Rare Earth Elements -- the ones at the heart of our phones, watches, electric cars, and defense industry ... so how far will China go to keep control? Are covert operators already at work on the geopolitical front? Brad breaks it down. We asked him - what motivates operators like Pike - flexibility? A chance to use specialized skills? Extreme patriotism? And just what happens in the gray zone: a time between peace and war? What about our personal gray zones - and what goes into the split-second decisions in those in-between-times? We talk about Sikhs seeking sovereignty and a place to practice their beliefs and call their own. And wait until you hear what Brad's working on next! Join us!

    You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

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    26 mins
  • Alka Joshi (Six Days in Bombay) is on the Radar!
    Apr 14 2025

    New York Times Bestselling author ALKA JOSHI returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to talk about SIX DAYS IN BOMBAY! Thoughtful, fascinating, riveting … just some of the words to describe this incredible interview with Alka! We talk about Indian Culture – the rich layers, the art, the different facets historically, the importance of honoring family, the reverberations of colonialism … and we talked about all of these through both a western and eastern viewpoint. What about those who were half British and half Indian during a tumultuous time in Indian history? And what did Alka mean when she talked about “generation skipping advice”? We discussed wanting the best for our children, and sometimes that’s the opposite of what we experienced as parents. We talked about marrying for love versus an arranged match, and so much more. Alka also shares some exciting developments – don’t miss it! Join us!

    You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

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    45 mins
  • Allison Raskin (Save the Date) is on the Radar!
    Apr 8 2025

    New York Times Bestselling author Allison Raskin joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss her newest novel Save the Date! Allison was inspired to write this romantic comedy when a family member jokingly suggested she find a new groom after her own engagement was broken. Just like her character, Allison is a relationship expert and coach … and both are all over the Internet! Is it hard to separate our personal self from our professional one? Is it hard to follow our own advice? We talk ALL about love and dating - friends first? Dating with intentionality? What about the role of humor to help in growing through loss? And everyone will relate to the societal expectations surrounding marriage … especially the ones we put on ourselves. You'll quickly see why Allison is known as the Emotional Support Lady! What a fun and engaging discussion! Join us!

    You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

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    18 mins
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