Book Chat with Garrett
Garrett is a fellow book enthusiasts who uses his social media to promote the importance of reading. He also has the best job at a book store, where he's surrounded by books all day, while also offering great recommendations and reviews to fellow readers.
Garrett is a fellow book enthusiasts who uses his social media to promote the importance of reading. He also has the best job at a book store, where he's surrounded by books all day, while also offering great recommendations and reviews to fellow readers.
Book Chat with Kassidy
Kassidy is not only full of energy but she also has some of the best book recommendations. Her book content on social media proves how reading and making new book lover friends can be so much fun!
Kassidy is not only full of energy but she also has some of the best book recommendations. Her book content on social media proves how reading and making new book lover friends can be so much fun!
BOOK CHAT WITH ANGIE MIALE
Angie Miale is well known across the 'bookstagram' community for her amazing recommendations and honest reviews. Some of her favorites include; Love Like Apples, Lady X, and Catch the Devil.
Angie Miale is well known across the 'bookstagram' community for her amazing recommendations and honest reviews. Some of her favorites include; Love Like Apples, Lady X, and Catch the Devil.
Love & Other Books
Sydnee chats with book lovers, clubs, and authors about the hottest reading trends.
Sydnee chats with book lovers, clubs, and authors about the hottest reading trends.
Book Chat with Kendra Shannon
Kendra Shannon is a Metro Detroit-based book influencer and content creator within the Book community. She also has a bookish business, With Love Author & Design Services. You can find her on Instagram @kendrareadswithlove.
Kendra Shannon is a Metro Detroit-based book influencer and content creator within the Book community. She also has a bookish business, With Love Author & Design Services. You can find her on Instagram @kendrareadswithlove.
'Girl Dad' with James V. Jackson
James V. Jackson is an author, public servant, and proud father of four daughters. He currently serves as the Chief of Staff for Southfield Public Schools in Michigan. Above all of his professional accomplishments, James considers being a father his greatest calling. Inspired by the lessons learned while raising his daughters, he created the 'Girl Dad Series' to encourage fathers to be intentional, present, and engaged in the lives of their children.
James V. Jackson is an author, public servant, and proud father of four daughters. He currently serves as the Chief of Staff for Southfield Public Schools in Michigan. Above all of his professional accomplishments, James considers being a father his greatest calling. Inspired by the lessons learned while raising his daughters, he created the 'Girl Dad Series' to encourage fathers to be intentional, present, and engaged in the lives of their children.
Berkley Silent Book Club
At the Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome. Friends and strangers gather for free events at a set time and location, order food or drinks, share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading.
At the Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome. Friends and strangers gather for free events at a set time and location, order food or drinks, share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading.
Book Chat with Nestle
Nestle (pronounced like the chocolate) is known in the book community for her amazing recommendations and honest reviews. Some of her favorite reads include Martyr!, Great Black Hope, and Lonely Crowds.
Nestle (pronounced like the chocolate) is known in the book community for her amazing recommendations and honest reviews. Some of her favorite reads include Martyr!, Great Black Hope, and Lonely Crowds.
AUTHOR CHAT WITH PORTIA ELAN
Portia Elan studied history at Stanford University and earned an MFA from the University of Victoria before returning to California, where she has worked as a waitress, bookseller, teacher, and public librarian. She is a former Lambda Literary Fellow and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her wife and an abundance of cats. 'Homebound' is her debut novel.
Portia Elan studied history at Stanford University and earned an MFA from the University of Victoria before returning to California, where she has worked as a waitress, bookseller, teacher, and public librarian. She is a former Lambda Literary Fellow and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her wife and an abundance of cats. 'Homebound' is her debut novel.
Book Chat with Chris Sernel
Christopher Sernel, also known as Oh, Hush!, is an American recording artist and Grammy-nominated producer. He also has a cool book club where he picks the book, writes a theme song for it then meets with members on zoom, along with the authors.
Christopher Sernel, also known as Oh, Hush!, is an American recording artist and Grammy-nominated producer. He also has a cool book club where he picks the book, writes a theme song for it then meets with members on zoom, along with the authors.
Author Chat with Adrian Thomas
Adrian Thomas' passion for writing sparked at age 12. In 2015, she took her craft seriously and published her first series, Money Is the Motive, under a publishing company. After releasing twelve books with that house, she struck out on her own as an independent author. Writing and reading were her escape during a troubled adolescence, and that grit shows in her work—unique, raw, and uncut.
Adrian Thomas' passion for writing sparked at age 12. In 2015, she took her craft seriously and published her first series, Money Is the Motive, under a publishing company. After releasing twelve books with that house, she struck out on her own as an independent author. Writing and reading were her escape during a troubled adolescence, and that grit shows in her work—unique, raw, and uncut.
'The Night Bus' with Tessa Bickers
Tessa Bickers studied journalism at Bournemouth university, and went on to co-present a breakfast radio show in the South West. Moving into celebrity news, she's interviewed some of the biggest names in show business. These days she's replaced her guitar with a keyboard, and songs for books.
Tessa Bickers studied journalism at Bournemouth university, and went on to co-present a breakfast radio show in the South West. Moving into celebrity news, she's interviewed some of the biggest names in show business. These days she's replaced her guitar with a keyboard, and songs for books.
'Devil Inside' with Clay McLeod Chapman
Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of Bodies of Work, Shiny Happy People, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes and his new horrormance novel Devil Inside. He's the recipient of The Bram Stoker Award and the This Is Horror Award, as well as a three-time nominee for The Bram Stoker Award, The Shirley Jackson Award, and the International Thriller Writers' Thriller Award.
Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of Bodies of Work, Shiny Happy People, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes and his new horrormance novel Devil Inside. He's the recipient of The Bram Stoker Award and the This Is Horror Award, as well as a three-time nominee for The Bram Stoker Award, The Shirley Jackson Award, and the International Thriller Writers' Thriller Award.
Book Chat with Nik
Nik is the creator behind ‘Sis, What You Reading?’, a growing online community dedicated to helping readers discover stories by Black authors and building a space where Black readers feel seen, celebrated, and excited about books. She's a self-proclaimed full-time TBR disturber and has a knack for introducing readers to books they'll obsess over and authors they'll wonder how they ever missed.
Nik is the creator behind ‘Sis, What You Reading?’, a growing online community dedicated to helping readers discover stories by Black authors and building a space where Black readers feel seen, celebrated, and excited about books. She's a self-proclaimed full-time TBR disturber and has a knack for introducing readers to books they'll obsess over and authors they'll wonder how they ever missed.
All Things Fantasy with Christina B.
Christina B. is a fantasy reading queen and offers some amazing recommendations and reviews on her social media platforms.
Christina B. is a fantasy reading queen and offers some amazing recommendations and reviews on her social media platforms.
Book Chat with Ekene
Ekene is one of the best bookstagrammers when it comes to recommendations. Her book club 'Ekene's Corner' is doing some pretty cool events that's set to reach book lovers across the country.
Ekene is one of the best bookstagrammers when it comes to recommendations. Her book club 'Ekene's Corner' is doing some pretty cool events that's set to reach book lovers across the country.
Romance Chat with S.M. Love
S.M. Love writes contemporary Black romance stories that blend heart, heat, and humor. Her characters are bold, complex, and deeply human—navigating love, friendship, and second chances in ways that feel real. When she isn’t crafting love stories, S.M. Love can be found exploring new cities, sipping a perfectly made latte, or building playlists that match her characters’ moods.
S.M. Love writes contemporary Black romance stories that blend heart, heat, and humor. Her characters are bold, complex, and deeply human—navigating love, friendship, and second chances in ways that feel real. When she isn’t crafting love stories, S.M. Love can be found exploring new cities, sipping a perfectly made latte, or building playlists that match her characters’ moods.
Books, Puppetry, Authors & More
Sydnee chats with a young puppeteer who uses his show to promote reading, fellow book lovers and authors.
Sydnee chats with a young puppeteer who uses his show to promote reading, fellow book lovers and authors.
"Fireblooms" with Alex Villasante
Alex Villasante has always loved telling stories—though not always with words. She has a BFA in Painting and an MA in Combined Media (that’s art school speak for making work out of anything). Born in New Jersey to immigrant parents, Alex has the privilegio of dreaming in both English and Spanish.
Alex Villasante has always loved telling stories—though not always with words. She has a BFA in Painting and an MA in Combined Media (that’s art school speak for making work out of anything). Born in New Jersey to immigrant parents, Alex has the privilegio of dreaming in both English and Spanish.
Author Chat with Christopher Golden
Christopher Golden has been called “the king of the horror-thriller.” The New York Times bestselling, multi-award-winning storyteller has made his mark in many mediums, as a writer of novels, screenplays, animation, audio dramas, and comics, and as an editor of landmark horror anthologies.
Christopher Golden has been called “the king of the horror-thriller.” The New York Times bestselling, multi-award-winning storyteller has made his mark in many mediums, as a writer of novels, screenplays, animation, audio dramas, and comics, and as an editor of landmark horror anthologies.