Authors, Books & More
Sydnee chats with fellow book lovers, and authors about the hottest picks in the reading community.
Sydnee chats with fellow book lovers, and authors about the hottest picks in the reading community.
Troy Public Library Top Book Picks
Sydnee chats with Keegan Sulecki, Head of Youth Services at Troy Public Library. Keegan shares some top picks for beginners, middle schoolers, teens, and adults.
Sydnee chats with Keegan Sulecki, Head of Youth Services at Troy Public Library. Keegan shares some top picks for beginners, middle schoolers, teens, and adults.
Author Chat with Sean Hagerty
Metro Detroit native, Sean Hagerty, is a retired Special Operations Soldier with over 25 years of experience. He's taken a bit of his knowledge and created an amazing vengeance collection, The Dane Cooper series. He's also written a children's book, Founders' Font, that teaches cursive through the words, principles, and ideals that shaped the United States of America.
Metro Detroit native, Sean Hagerty, is a retired Special Operations Soldier with over 25 years of experience. He's taken a bit of his knowledge and created an amazing vengeance collection, The Dane Cooper series. He's also written a children's book, Founders' Font, that teaches cursive through the words, principles, and ideals that shaped the United States of America.
Horror Book Chat with Sanya
Sanya (@haunted.margins) is a die hard horror/thriller reader. She uses her social media platform to promote reading with reviews and recommendations. A few of her favorites include, An Immaculate Deception by Isabela Livino, The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James, and The Haunting of Aveline Jones series by Phil Hickes.
Sanya (@haunted.margins) is a die hard horror/thriller reader. She uses her social media platform to promote reading with reviews and recommendations. A few of her favorites include, An Immaculate Deception by Isabela Livino, The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James, and The Haunting of Aveline Jones series by Phil Hickes.
Book Chat with Chineme
Chineme is a fellow book lover who uses her social media platform to post reviews, and recommendations. She also has a way of integrating books with her lifestyle. A few of her favorite reads include The Revelation of Dionne Daphne by Mara Brock Akil, The Tiny Things Are Heavier by Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo, and The Talk of the Party by Foluso Agbaje.
Chineme is a fellow book lover who uses her social media platform to post reviews, and recommendations. She also has a way of integrating books with her lifestyle. A few of her favorite reads include The Revelation of Dionne Daphne by Mara Brock Akil, The Tiny Things Are Heavier by Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo, and The Talk of the Party by Foluso Agbaje.
'The Velvet Knife' with Maureen Johnson
Maureen Johnson is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nineteen young adult novels. She's also active in social justice and freedom-to-read advocacy. her upcoming release "The Velvet Knife," is the latest addition in the Truly Devious series.
Maureen Johnson is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nineteen young adult novels. She's also active in social justice and freedom-to-read advocacy. her upcoming release "The Velvet Knife," is the latest addition in the Truly Devious series.
'Call Off the Dark' with Hallie Shepherd
Hallie Shepherd is a screenwriter, actor, and producer. She co-owns Fireshoe Productions. She's written and acted in films distributed on Netflix, Hulu, Showtime, Amazon Prime, and Paramount+. 'Call Off the Dark' is her debut novel coming out this week!
Hallie Shepherd is a screenwriter, actor, and producer. She co-owns Fireshoe Productions. She's written and acted in films distributed on Netflix, Hulu, Showtime, Amazon Prime, and Paramount+. 'Call Off the Dark' is her debut novel coming out this week!
Book Chat with Syd
Syd (@theofficialsydshow) is a book influencer that uses her social media platform to promote reading. A few of her favorites include Because I Killed Him by Edith Birde, And Bones by KL Speer, and The Happiness Paradox by Richard Eyre.
Syd (@theofficialsydshow) is a book influencer that uses her social media platform to promote reading. A few of her favorites include Because I Killed Him by Edith Birde, And Bones by KL Speer, and The Happiness Paradox by Richard Eyre.
'Night of Madness' with Ryan Douglass
Ryan Douglass is a queer author and poet from Atlanta, Georgia. He's the New York Times bestselling author of 'The Taking of Jake Livingston,' which was an ALA Rainbow Booklist Pick and a Black Caucus American Library Association Best of the Best Booklist Pick. His work combines psychological depth with genre innovation, bringing underrepresented voices to the forefront of young adult fiction.
Ryan Douglass is a queer author and poet from Atlanta, Georgia. He's the New York Times bestselling author of 'The Taking of Jake Livingston,' which was an ALA Rainbow Booklist Pick and a Black Caucus American Library Association Best of the Best Booklist Pick. His work combines psychological depth with genre innovation, bringing underrepresented voices to the forefront of young adult fiction.
Book Chat with Jamise Harper
Jamise Harper is the creator of the #diversespines hashtag and the Diverse Spines book community on social media, which highlights literature by Black women and women of color. She is also the creator of Spines & Vines, a blog dedicated to book and wine pairings. A few of her favorite books include The Warmth of Other Suns, Homegoing, and Sugar.
Jamise Harper is the creator of the #diversespines hashtag and the Diverse Spines book community on social media, which highlights literature by Black women and women of color. She is also the creator of Spines & Vines, a blog dedicated to book and wine pairings. A few of her favorite books include The Warmth of Other Suns, Homegoing, and Sugar.
'The Shadow of Dreams' with Eisa Gouredou
Eisa Gouredou is a French author based in the Washington, DC, area. Her debut novel, The Shadow of Dreams, follows two young women navigating ambition, identity, belonging, and the pressures of adulthood between Paris and Miami. Through contemporary literary fiction, she explores themes of home, purpose, and self-discovery.
Eisa Gouredou is a French author based in the Washington, DC, area. Her debut novel, The Shadow of Dreams, follows two young women navigating ambition, identity, belonging, and the pressures of adulthood between Paris and Miami. Through contemporary literary fiction, she explores themes of home, purpose, and self-discovery.
Run Clubs, Books Lovers & More
Sydnee chats with Detroit's 'We Run 313' Founders Joe & Lance; along with fellow book lovers; Jordan, Steven, The McCane's, Wasi Akin, and Kerry & Zandra.
Sydnee chats with Detroit's 'We Run 313' Founders Joe & Lance; along with fellow book lovers; Jordan, Steven, The McCane's, Wasi Akin, and Kerry & Zandra.
'We Run 313' with Joe Robinson & Lance Woods
Joe Robinson (right) and Lance Woods (left) cofounded We Run 313, Detroit's premier run club, in 2019. Their book 'We Run 313' shows not only showcases their club, but it also shows Detroit's resilience and determination.
Joe Robinson (right) and Lance Woods (left) cofounded We Run 313, Detroit's premier run club, in 2019. Their book 'We Run 313' shows not only showcases their club, but it also shows Detroit's resilience and determination.
Romance Book Chat with Ashly
Ashly is a fellow book lover who loves all things Romance. She uses her social media page (@ashreads_romance) to share reviews and recommendations of bestselling authors. A few of her favorite picks include Restore Me by J.L. Seegars, Tempted by Danger by Endiya Carter, and Just Right by Shon.
Ashly is a fellow book lover who loves all things Romance. She uses her social media page (@ashreads_romance) to share reviews and recommendations of bestselling authors. A few of her favorite picks include Restore Me by J.L. Seegars, Tempted by Danger by Endiya Carter, and Just Right by Shon.
Book Chat with Kerry & Zandra
Kerry and Zandra are known across the book community for their awesome recommendations across multiple genres, reviews and funny videos! A few of their favorite books include Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and the Book of Azrael.
Kerry and Zandra are known across the book community for their awesome recommendations across multiple genres, reviews and funny videos! A few of their favorite books include Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and the Book of Azrael.
Book Chat with the McCane's
The McCane's are a power couple, doing great things in the book community. They use their social media platform for reviews, recommendations and to chat with bestselling authors. A few of their favorite include Clay Cane, Harper Black, and Jahquel J.
The McCane's are a power couple, doing great things in the book community. They use their social media platform for reviews, recommendations and to chat with bestselling authors. A few of their favorite include Clay Cane, Harper Black, and Jahquel J.
Book Chat with Jordan Hernandez
Jordan is the founder of the 'Completely Booked' club which promotes reading among so many across the world. She also uses her social media platform to highlight book events, authors, and the importance of representation. A few of her favorite authors include Angie Thomas, Patmeena Sabeet, and Chef Kwame Onwuachi.
Jordan is the founder of the 'Completely Booked' club which promotes reading among so many across the world. She also uses her social media platform to highlight book events, authors, and the importance of representation. A few of her favorite authors include Angie Thomas, Patmeena Sabeet, and Chef Kwame Onwuachi.
Book Chat with Steven
Steven, also known across the book community as Steve-O, uses his social media platform to promote reading with book reviews, recommendations, and fun videos. Some of his favorite authors include George Orwell, Alex Haley, and Jesmyn Ward.
Steven, also known across the book community as Steve-O, uses his social media platform to promote reading with book reviews, recommendations, and fun videos. Some of his favorite authors include George Orwell, Alex Haley, and Jesmyn Ward.
'Stock market Made Easy for Kids with Wasi Akin
Wasi Akin spent seven years in a corporate IT consulting career. He left to trade full-time. Built a system. Lost money. Rebuilt the system. Rebuilt it again. Now, he’s the Founder of Options Snipers University. In March 2025, he published Stock Market Made Easy (for Kids) — because the method he had to learn the hard way at 30 is the method every 8-year-old should grow up with. www.wasiakin.com
Wasi Akin spent seven years in a corporate IT consulting career. He left to trade full-time. Built a system. Lost money. Rebuilt the system. Rebuilt it again. Now, he’s the Founder of Options Snipers University. In March 2025, he published Stock Market Made Easy (for Kids) — because the method he had to learn the hard way at 30 is the method every 8-year-old should grow up with. www.wasiakin.com
'Big Little Truths' with Liane Moriarty
Liane Moriarty is the Australian author of nine internationally best-selling novels. Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers and Apples Never Fall were adapted into popular television series. Her newest release 'Big Little Truths,' is the highly anticipated sequel, examining the complexities of modern women's lives, while also shining light on family dynamics and long-hidden truths.
Liane Moriarty is the Australian author of nine internationally best-selling novels. Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers and Apples Never Fall were adapted into popular television series. Her newest release 'Big Little Truths,' is the highly anticipated sequel, examining the complexities of modern women's lives, while also shining light on family dynamics and long-hidden truths.