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GSMC Book Review Podcast

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Welcome to the GSMC Book Review Podcast, where literature comes to life through captivating conversations! Spearheaded by our remarkable host, Sarah Meckler, we dive into the fascinating realm of books, inviting authors to share their creative journeys and the inspirations behind their latest works. With Sarah"s probing questions and keen insights, we delve beyond the written pages, exploring the authors" thoughts, their creative processes, and the intricate details that shape their narratives

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Vanishing Daughters by Cynthia Pelayo | GSMC Book...

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2025/08/12

Sarah welcomes Bram Stoker Award–winning author Cynthia Pelayo to discuss her haunting new psychological suspense novel, Vanishing Daughters.The story follows journalist Briar Thorne, a woman still reeling from her mother’s mysterious death in their crumbling Victorian mansion on Chicago’s South Side. As she tries to make sense of her grief, Bri is plagued by unsettling visions—a woman in white begging to come home, eerie music playing in locked rooms, and the terrifying feeling of being consumed by

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49:18

A Fifth of the Story by Dr. Katherine...

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2025/08/05

Sarah welcomes Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes to talk about her thrilling new novel, A Fifth of the Story. A gripping blend of espionage, loyalty, betrayal, and personal sacrifice, the story centers on CIA agent Brock, who’s thrust into a high-stakes national security crisis after a deadly attack on U.S. soil.As Brock uncovers a dangerous breach within the intelligence community, he realizes the threat isn’t just national—it’s personal. With the lives of his closest friends and their families on the

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60:45

The Shape of What Remains by Lisa C. Taylor | GSMC...

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2025/08/01

Sarah speaks with author Lisa C. Taylor about her poignant and emotionally layered novel, The Shape of What Remains. The story centers on Teresa Calvano, an English professor whose life was forever altered when her six-year-old daughter, Serena, was tragically killed in a split-second accident. A decade later, Teresa is still struggling to navigate her grief, haunted by unanswered questions and the weight of unresolved guilt.As those around her urge her to move on, Teresa seeks solace in literature,

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Murdle by G.T. Karber | GSMC Book Review Podcast

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2025/07/29

Sarah sits down with G.T. Karber, the brilliant author behind the international bestselling Murdle puzzle series. Karber’s newest releases, Murdle: School of Murder and Murdle Jr., promise to challenge mystery lovers and puzzle solvers of all ages.In Murdle: School of Murder, readers are transported to the mysterious Deduction College, where 50 intricate murder-mystery logic puzzles await. Each case challenges you to analyze suspects, weapons, locations, and cryptic clues with the help of a handy

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64:25

The Continental Divide by Bob Johnson | GSMC Book...

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2025/07/08

Welcome to the GSMC Book Review Podcast, your trusted destination for compelling conversations with today’s most intriguing authors. Hosted by Sarah, this episode features a powerful discussion with Bob Johnson about his debut short story collection, The Continental Divide.In The Continental Divide, Bob Johnson brings readers fourteen unforgettable stories set along the rugged St. Lawrence Divide in northern Indiana. His characters—tough, flawed, and achingly human—face brutal choices and haunting

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67:21

Pretty Girls Get Away with Murder | GSMC Book Review...

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2025/07/01

Welcome to the GSMC Book Review Podcast, hosted by Sarah — your trusted guide for discovering gripping new reads and the brilliant minds behind them. In this episode, Sarah sits down with author Brandi Bradley to explore her suspenseful Southern noir, Pretty Girls Get Away with Murder.Set in Western Kentucky, this crime fiction story examines what it means to be openly queer in a place where living authentically comes with real risks. When a young entrepreneur turns up dead, all eyes turn to his

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58:36

eMortal by Steve Schafer | GSMC Book Review Podcast

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2025/06/18

Sarah welcomes author Steve Schafer to discuss his thrilling young adult novel, eMortal. This thought-provoking story explores artificial intelligence, humanity, and the blurred lines between code and consciousness.Liv never expected to win the AI coding contest, and she definitely didn’t expect to create something—or someone—like Breck. Breck isn’t just smart; he’s thoughtful, self-aware, and seems more human with each passing moment. But when Breck uncovers the truth—that his world is nothing more

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51:11

Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson | GSMC Book...

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2025/06/11

Sarah welcomes acclaimed thriller author Carter Wilson to discuss his latest gripping novel, Tell Me What You Did. Known for his twisty, psychological suspense, Wilson delivers another must-read with this tense, character-driven story.The novel follows Poe Webb, host of a true crime podcast where anonymous guests confess their darkest crimes. The format offers both anonymity and instant notoriety—an irresistible combination. For Poe, it’s a job she’s grown used to. Confessions come, confessions go,

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56:23

For Your Benefit by Patrick Canning | GSMC Book...

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2025/06/04

Sarah welcomes author Patrick Canning to discuss his satirical thriller For Your Benefit. Canning introduces listeners to Teddy Lint—perhaps the most empathetic private investigator ever to work a case—who, along with his brother Ralph, runs a quirky detective agency out of a strip mall in Los Angeles.When a man claiming to work for the CIA hires the brothers to track down a missing shipping container of radioactive Agent Orange, Teddy is thrown into a world of escalating absurdity and real danger

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48:55

Artificial Agent by J.W. Jarvis | GSMC Book Review...

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2025/05/27

Sarah chats with author J.W. Jarvis to talk about his pulse-pounding technothriller, Artificial Agent. Packed with high-stakes action, cutting-edge technology, and powerful human themes, Artificial Agent tells the story of Navy SEAL Michael Cooling, a loyal soldier betrayed on a mission and left for dead. After surviving a brutal ordeal and awakening to find himself paralyzed, Michael faces an uncertain future—until experimental technology gives him a second chance.Infused with an untested

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50:51

Circle of Animals by Sadie Hoagland | GSMC Book...

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2025/05/21

Sarah speaks with author Sadie Hoagland about her haunting and timely novel, Circle of Animals. Blending literary fiction with emotional depth and cultural insight, Hoagland's latest work explores generational trauma, the legacy of silence, and the complex journey toward healing and self-discovery.Circle of Animals follows Sky Richard, a woman reeling from the trauma of a workplace assault just as her free-spirited mother, Edi, disappears without a trace. As Sky begins the search for her mother, her

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67:56

The Anatomy of Exile by Zeeva Bukai | GSMC Book...

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2025/05/13

Sarah speaks with author Zeeva Bukai about her powerful debut novel, The Anatomy of Exile. A richly layered family saga, Bukai’s novel tells the story of the Abadis—a Jewish Arab family shattered by loss, identity conflict, and generational trauma.The novel begins in the aftermath of a tragedy during the 1967 Six Day War, when a secret love affair between a Palestinian poet and a Jewish woman ends in death. As grief and cultural tension engulf the family, Tamar and her husband Salim—a man torn

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49:57

Circle of Peace by Sophia Kouidou-Giles | GSMC Book...

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2025/05/06

Sarah speaks with author Sophia Kouidou-Giles about her stunning new novel Circle of Peace, a powerful retelling of Greek mythology that centers the oft-overlooked goddess Perse—wife of Helios and mother of Circe. Through rich storytelling and emotional depth, Kouidou-Giles breathes new life into ancient myth, giving voice to a character long overshadowed by more well-known figures.Circle of Peace begins with a bold request: Perse asks Helios for a hall of her own in return for helping his disgraced

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64:57

The Slate by Matthew FitzSimmons | GSMC Book Review...

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2025/04/29

Sarah sits down with bestselling author Matthew FitzSimmons to talk about his latest political thriller, The Slate. FitzSimmons, known for his sharp storytelling and electrifying plots, takes listeners into the shadowy undercurrents of Washington, DC—where secrets are currency and loyalty is a dangerous game.The Slate introduces Agatha Cardiff, a once-powerful political fixer who walked away from the high-stakes world of Capitol Hill after making one compromise too many. But when a ghost from her

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67:09

Mirror Me by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg | GSMC Book...

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2025/04/23

Sarah sits down with Lisa Williamson Rosenberg to discuss her psychological thriller Mirror Me. This dark, compelling novel takes listeners on an unsettling journey into the mind of Eddie Asher, a man caught between the fear of losing himself and the terror of what he may have done. Eddie arrives at Hudson Valley Psychiatric Hospital, unsure if he’s responsible for the death of his brother’s fiancée, Lucy—a woman with whom he shared a powerful, mysterious connection. As Eddie’s anxiety intensifies,

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Bitterfrost by Bryan Gruley | GSMC Book Review Podcast

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2025/04/01

In this thrilling episode of the GSMC Book Review Podcast, host Sarah sits down with acclaimed author Bryan Gruley to discuss his latest suspenseful masterpiece, Bitterfrost. Set in a small Michigan town where secrets lurk beneath the ice, this gripping novel follows former hockey star Jimmy Baker, who left the game behind after a violent incident—only to wake up years later covered in blood, with no memory of what happened. Now accused of a brutal double murder, Jimmy must uncover the truth before

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51:29

The Blue Trunk by Ann E. Lowry | GSMC Book Review...

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2025/03/25

Sarah sits down with author Ann E. Lowry to discuss her compelling novel, The Blue Trunk. This captivating story follows Rachel Jackson, a woman whose seemingly perfect life is shaken when she finds another woman’s scarf in her husband’s computer bag. With her husband in the midst of an election campaign, Rachel knows that confronting him isn’t an option. But when her mother gifts her an old family travel trunk, she discovers a world far removed from her own—yet eerily familiar.Inside the trunk,

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49:57

What Was Lost by Melissa Connelly | GSMC Book Review...

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2025/03/18

Sarah sits down with author Melissa Connelly to discuss her gripping novel, What Was Lost. This powerful story spans three decades, exploring the weight of trauma, the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, and the fight for justice in a time before the #MeToo movement.Marti, the novel’s protagonist, fled her small Vermont hometown thirty years ago, burying painful memories from her childhood. But when long-suppressed trauma resurfaces, she makes the difficult choice to return—bringing her

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48:44

The Ultimate Book of Would You Rather Questions by...

GSMC Book Review Podcast ·

2025/03/11

Get ready for endless fun and laughter in this episode of the GSMC Book Review Podcast! Host Sarah sits down with Kimberly McLeod to chat about her book, The Ultimate Book of Would You Rather Questions: 1001 Family-Friendly Challenges for Kids, Teens, and Adults. Packed with hilarious, thought-provoking, and sometimes downright wacky scenarios, this book is perfect for bringing family and friends together.Kimberly shares the inspiration behind compiling these 1,001 engaging questions and how they

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58:05

Sleeping in the Sun by Joanne Howard | GSMC Book...

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2025/03/04

Sarah sits down with author Joanne Howard to discuss her compelling historical fiction novel, Sleeping in the Sun. Set in the final years of the British Raj, this gripping story explores colonial tensions, family dynamics, and the struggle for identity in a rapidly changing India.At the heart of the novel is Gene Hinton, a young American boy growing up in Midnapore, India. His family, American missionaries, operate a boarding house on the outskirts of town, offering shelter to those in need. Though

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