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In this episode, Laura sits down with Courtny Bradley, also known as Courtagonist, to discuss her journey from being a cozy mystery reader to a published cozy author. Courtny shares her writing journey, from starting her cozy mystery Death on Deck (https://amzn.to/4gOzNAf) on her honeymoon, to working with a small indie publisher, The Wild Rose Press, and producing her own audiobook. She offers insight into the audiobook production process, the importance of accessibility, and the unique joy of crafting cozy mysteries.

Courtny also discusses her inspirations, from her childhood love for Mary-Kate and Ashley books to her entry into BookTube in 2017. Along the way, she gives fantastic cozy mystery recommendations for readers looking for their next great read.

Highlights from the Episode:

• Courtny's Journey to Becoming a Cozy Author.
• Writing Death on Deck and Working with The Wild Rose Press.
• The Importance of Audiobook Accessibility,
• Cozy Mystery Recommendations,
• Bookish Fun and Merch Creation,

Book Recommendations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Death on Deck by Courtny Bradley https://amzn.to/4gOzNAf
• Bake Shop Mystery series by Ellie Alexander https://amzn.to/3TPDhsp
• Magic Lies and Deadly Pies by Misha Pop https://amzn.to/4gNnCU4
• Resort to Murder by Annie McEwen https://amzn.to/3ZMFHeW
• Steeped to Death by Gretchen Rue https://amzn.to/3XM0KvJ

Connect with Courtny Bradley (Courtagonist):

• Website: CourtTagonist.com
• Instagram: @CourtTagonist
• YouTube: CourtTagonist Channel

Love Cozy Mysteries?

Check out our Spotify Playlist full of podcast episodes featuring cozy mystery recommendations.

Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BT0x3lY016sGPZvp5pWX8?si=10472f7b27994ee2



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In this What to Read Next podcast episode, we welcome Victoria from Biblio Lifestyle back to discuss her Minimalist Fall Reading Guide. Victoria shares six to eight top picks for the fall season, offering a preview of her full reading guide, which includes 33 books across eight categories, from literary fiction to gothic horror.

Books Mentioned:

1. Literary Fiction:

• Entitlement by Rumaan Alam https://amzn.to/4gL6r5M

1. Nonfiction:

• Roman Year by André Aciman https://amzn.to/4gxHOJA
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1. Historical Fiction:

• The Empusiium by Olga Tokarczuk https://amzn.to/3MY91Yp
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1. Family & Friendship:

• Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner https://amzn.to/3zugF9F
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1. Mystery & Thriller:

• You Can't Hurt Me by Emma Cook https://amzn.to/3XVkLkN

1. Romance:

• Best Hex Ever by Nadia El Fassi https://amzn.to/4eeMKBv
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1. Science Fiction & Fantasy:

• City in Glass by Nghi Vo https://amzn.to/4dbZTdr
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1. Gothic & Horror:

• The Night Guest by Hildur Knutsdottir https://amzn.to/3XD8kbW

Additional Information: For the complete list of 33 books in Bibliolifetyle's Fall Reading Guide, visit fallreadingguide.com.

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In this episode, we dive into the world of Dark Academia Romance, which is available on Kindle Unlimited. Originally aired as part of our "Novel Nights" live show, we explore various high school and college bully romances featuring morally gray heroes and lots of drama. From fantasy worlds to secret societies, prepare for a journey through intense and addictive reads.

Books Mentioned:

1. Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti - https://amzn.to/4ed9oK4
2. The Ritual by Shantel Tessier - https://amzn.to/4e2GKeK
3. Lords of Pain by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue - https://amzn.to/3APmy1J
4. Hannaford Prep by J. Bree - https://amzn.to/4cSXpR4
5. Filthy Rich Boys by CM Stunich -https://amzn.to/3Xuz3bQ
6. Deviant King by Rina Kent - https://amzn.to/3MyGusg
7. Corrupt by Penelope Douglas - https://amzn.to/3XccMOt
8. All the Little Lies by S.J. Silvis - https://amzn.to/3My0dIn

Live Show Details:

Catch our "Novel Nights" live show every Thursday at 7 p.m. EST on YouTube for more book recommendations and discussions.

Replay is available anytime for those who can't join live.

What is Kindle Unlimited?

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