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Book Gang

Amy Allen Clark

Are you looking for your next book recommendation? This book podcast celebrates debuts, backlist, and under-the-radar book selections. Expand your book stack with these recommendations and look at the book industry behind the scenes with Amy Allen Clark (MomAdvice.com). She shares the microphone with her favorite writers and bookstagrammers to help you have your best reading year ever.

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00:50:32

Break Up With Your Reading Slump

Book Gang ·

2022/06/24

What could be more frustrating than a reading slump? Sasha (@pathologically.literate) wants to break up her reading slump and I plan to guide her with my arsenal of advice and my top recommendations to get her reading life back on track.Sasha asked me for some guidance on choosing her next book and shared some of her all-time favorites that give me a good starting point for recommendations. This prescription for slump-busting books isn't just for Sasha. This episode is for ANYONE who has struggled

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00:35:56

Cozy Summer Reads

Book Gang ·

2022/06/16

These page-turning cozy summer reads are just what you need for your beach bag. Try these summer books that embrace cozy love stories, small-town fun, and even light family drama. This is the episode you need for your beach bag! I know I am LIKELY not your go-to for COZY reading choices, so I thought I would bring on a guest who would be. When I read something that gives me warm fuzzies, you know it is a rare gem that deserves to be talked about. We have the stack for you if you love a good

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00:52:27

This Will Be Funny Later (Interview With Jenny Pentland)

Book Gang ·

2022/06/10

Imagine your childhood becomes a sitcom. As the daughter of Roseanne Barr, Jenny Pentland knows a lot about this and documents her story in her riveting memoir, This Will Be Funny Later. This coming-of-age memoir isn’t about Roseanne though. Jenny shares her journey through her teen years from fat camps to wilderness boot camps to her stay in mental health facilities that brought to light the for-profit model of the troubled teen industry. In today’s podcast, we discuss Pentland's early family life

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00:56:23

Best Backlist Books You Missed (Part 2)

Book Gang ·

2022/06/03

No need to wait for the latest summer releases when you have this list of best backlist books to check out.This is the second part of our discussion today. My well-read co-host, Larry Hoffer, is back to talk about our favorite older books and why these should be in your stack this year too.Not familiar with the term backlist or frontlist books? The book industry groups published books into two types- frontlist (titles that have sold in the current year) and backlist (titles that are older than a

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00:55:21

Best Backlist Books You Missed (Part 1)

Book Gang ·

2022/05/20

No need to wait for the latest summer releases when you have this list of best backlist books to check out.My well-read co-host, Larry Hoffer, is back to talk about our favorite older books and why these should be in your stack this year too.Not familiar with the term backlist or frontlist books? The book industry groups published books into two types- frontlist (titles that have sold in the current year) and backlist (titles that are older than a year).We have resurrected some of our top

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00:42:30

Improve Your Reading Focus and Memory

Book Gang ·

2022/05/13

Do you struggle with reading focus and retention? Paula Engebretson is a Certified Life Coach that specializes in helping adults with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) live their best life. Who better to lead us on reading strategies and reading comprehension than her?At 31 years old, Paula was diagnosed with ADHD and had to learn how to create systems and routines that made sense with how her brain works. We discuss the symptoms of adult ADHD and how to begin the process of diagnosis

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00:40:03

Must-Read Books from Asian American and Pacific...

Book Gang ·

2022/05/06

May is AAPI Heritage Month, and we want to celebrate these voices with a well-curated book stack. Kristin from Fables Books joins the show to talk about this month’s StoryGraph reading challenge and share some of their best picks for a memorable reading month.I also bring a great book club selection, an under-the-radar book gem that swept me away, and debuts that pulled me out of reading slumps. This episode has you covered whether you are looking for your next fantasy adventure, YA romance, or

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00:37:36

Booker of the Month

Book Gang ·

2022/04/22

When the 2019 Booker Prize longlist was announced, Deedi (@deedireads) challenged herself to read them over a year. Reading this prize-winning literature ended up changing her reading life forever.Each year, this literary award (Booker Prize) for fiction is one of the most prestigious literary prizes given to an author. This prize is awarded to what is the best novel of the year written in the English language and published in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It is a prize that can

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00:43:07

Funny Books With Fables Books

Book Gang ·

2022/04/15

If you need some fun in your life, this podcast on the funniest books is for you. Kristin from Fables and I agree that we don’t gravitate toward lighthearted books so it is always a fun surprise when books like these bring us unexpected joy.Expand your book stack beyond the funny classics like Tina Fey, Mindy Kaling, Bill Bryson, and Trevor Noah. This humorous book stack offers some under-the-radar books that hit all the right funny notes.Whether you are looking for short stories, science fiction,

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00:58:02

Use These Cleaning Hacks For A Better Reading Life

Book Gang ·

2022/04/08

Dana K. White is a bestselling author who shares reality-based cleaning and organizing tips on her podcast, A Slob Comes Clean. This discussion embraces the best time-saving cleaning tricks so you can read more and focus less on cleaning. Get her advice on the best decluttering projects to pair with audiobooks and a few of her favorite audiobooks this year. Don’t miss the “container concept” that will help reduce the clutter quickly so you can do the things you love…like READING.Mentioned in this

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00:50:09

A Day In The Life Of A Book Publicist

Book Gang ·

2022/04/01

Kathleen Carter has worked with bestselling authors for years and has launched publicity campaigns for many of our most treasured books. It takes a lot of know-how to work in the publishing industry and her book promotions have garnered the attention of many bestselling authors and literary agents.Today we discuss how she landed this dream job, what goes into book publicity, and what really helps drive book sales for authors.She also shares the social media scoop on how to land those advanced

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00:37:07

Readable Award-Winning Books

Book Gang ·

2022/03/18

Award-winners don’t always yield a can’t-put-down book pace even if they make the critic’s best books of the year list. This episode is here to deliver on fast-paced reads with big themes.Discover what makes a book qualify for these award categories (like the Alex Awards, Hugo Award, or Edgar Award) and get the book reviews you need to make the most notable award-winning choices for your reading life.Today’s stack offers the best in thrillers, science fiction, contemporary literature, and even

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00:57:28

How The StoryGraph Can Enhance Your Reading Life

Book Gang ·

2022/03/11

Who better to lead us on using The StoryGraph app than Nadia Odunayo- the CEO and Founder of The StoryGraph app. Nadia shares how the design’s simple tracking and insightful stats tool can enrich your reading life. These personalized recommendations are based on your mood and can curate the perfect read for any mood occasion. Today we discussed who were the users for The StoryGraph's features. We also discuss the critical differences between GoodReads and The StoryGraph, like buddy reads, book

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01:00:56

Strong Book Opinions Wanted

Book Gang ·

2022/03/04

Lindsay (@theopinionatereader) may have been tasked with the most challenging podcast assignment yet, but it seemed fitting for a bookstagrammer that builds a brand on strong book opinions. So today we discuss three books she loved and three books she hated. Learn some of the best practices for sharing negative book reviews and what surprising author friendship blossomed from a positive book review. CONTENT WARNINGS FOR TODAY (with timestamps):Today's episode does have trigger warnings for the last

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00:43:02

Lessons For Writing Your First Book (With Ethan Joella)

Book Gang ·

2022/02/18

A Little Hope was selected as a Read With Jenna & Book of the Month Selection, but Ethan Joella is here to tell you that writing your first book can be quite the journey.Ethan knows all about good writing, in fact, he instructs his students on this topic. Today we are talking about the structure of this beautifully interconnected story in a sleepy seaside town and why good stories are often made up of those little-noticed details.Landing the traditional publishing deal for his debut fiction book

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00:37:10

Books About Books

Book Gang ·

2022/02/11

This month, Kristin from Fables Books joins us to explore books about books through the brand new Fables Books Reading Challenge! We discuss our favorite books that embrace fictional bookstore settings and libraries. This episode has you covered whether you are looking for a love story or that perfect true crime nonfiction book escape with. This is the stack you need for your next book club night and can be a great bonding tool for ANYONE who simply loves books. If you love reading, these backlist

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00:58:20

Must-Read True Crime Books (with Laura Tremaine)

Book Gang ·

2022/02/04

Debut novelist, Laura Tremaine, wrote a gorgeous little book called Share Your Stuff I'll Go First and might be a familiar voice to you because of her podcast 10 Things to Tell You.Not only will we be talking about Laura's experience writing her first book, but we will also be discussing the must-read true crime books you need to add to your stack.I knew we would have a lot of fun discussing these books and we are going to be sharing about that in the second half of the hour in our show. Laura comes

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00:47:16

Hopes & Heartbreaks of Pandemic Publishing

Book Gang ·

2022/01/28

This week's podcast is another "Bookishly Curious" episode that explores the hopes and heartbreaks of pandemic publishing. Gae Polisner joins me, a YA author that's 2020 book launch was rocked by changes in the publishing industry, bringing repeated challenges to the sales of her book. I believe that it is impossible to listen to this episode and not learn something new because Gae shows up in the only one that she knows how- authentically and vulnerably. Book printing wasn't the only challenge with

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01:07:48

Sneak Peek FULLY BOOKED

Book Gang ·

2022/01/21

The new FULLY BOOKED show is just what your reading life needs. We are giving you a sneak peek into our new Patreon show with a brand new co-host! Get the scoop on all the latest releases, discover the latest in bookish entertainment news, and find out what books to anticipate in the weeks ahead. This episode will get you all caught up on all those new and shiny releases. Listen to this before your next library day!Looking for the printable newsletter version of today's show? You will find it

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00:51:53

The Best in Steam and Scream

Book Gang ·

2022/01/14

Chip runs the Steam & Scream Book Club and brings his favorite book club romance and thrillers to our show today. His eye for steam, in particular, landed him a book cover deal with a romance writer that's just the kind of story you need to to hear today.Chip also brings his professional photography background to our show to discuss simple ways to document your reading year that will fit any budget and how to streamline your photo editing process.What I love the most about today's episode is that

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