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Books are Chic

Courtney

A podcast celebrating books, authors and any and everything CHIC!

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00:55:09

Books are Chic with Julia Spiro

Books are Chic ·

2025/04/29

I love authors who I knew when they released their debut and I was there to help support them from the beginning. Julia Spiro is one of those authors. We chatted during COVID about her debut, Someone Else's Secret. I was beyond thrilled to welcome her back with her latest, Such A Good Mom. I loved this book. An intense murder mystery with a mom who is overwhelmed and searching for truth and answers. Julia and I had the best chat about motherhood, the expectations, postpartum depression,

00:46:59

Books are Chic with Nita Prose

Books are Chic ·

2025/04/15

Beyond ecstatic to welcome one of my bucket list authors, @nitaprose to Books are Chic! 🍾When I first read The Maid, I instantly fell in love with Molly the Maid.❤️ I was so thrilled when Nita decided to make it a series. We are celebrating the latest installment, The Maid’s Secret. 💒 A mystery that takes Molly on a lost faberge egg hi-jinx and an in depth back story to another beloved character, Gran. Nita and I chatted locked hotel mysteries, character development and what it was like to score a

01:09:50

Books are Chic with Viola Shipman

Books are Chic ·

2025/04/10

Beyond excited to welcome back one of my favorite people, Viola Shipman aka Wade Rouse. We reunited to celebrate his latest novel, that I loved, The Page Turner. If you are a reader, book lover, author, any one orbiting in the book world then this book is for you! A love letter to us all. As always I was laughing so hard with Wade as he shared funny stories from the road, his upbringing, we celebrated grandparents, books and so much more. This episode is like a hug and I know you will leave this

00:47:29

Books are Chic with Aisha Saeed

Books are Chic ·

2025/04/08

I was so excited to welcome Aisha Saeed for her new suspense novel, The Match Maker. This book was so FUN! I loved the inspo for this book from Aisha's Mom who was acutally a matchmaker! This book takes place in the elite world of matchmaking where you do not know who is keeping secrets and to never turn your back. The mystery element was the icing on the cake. Aisha was so fun to chat with to hear about her mom and what it was like to grow up with a matchmaker, talk about some reality TV

00:47:47

Books are Chic with Julia Bartz

Books are Chic ·

2025/04/01

Happy April 1st! I was so thrilled to welcome Julia Bartz to Books are Chic! Her latest, The Last Session fulfilled my need for a cultish thriller that had me turning the pages. I am beyond fascinated by cults and Julia did the work. She researched multiple documentaries, books and podcasts about different types of cults, their leaders and their purpose. We talked about cults, the increase in the interest, thriller writing and lots more. If you are still reeling from Mother God (IYKYK) then you

00:55:34

Books are Chic with Jill Santopolo

Books are Chic ·

2025/03/28

Ok, dream guest alert- Jill Santopolo graced us with her presence on the pod this week. I was SO thrilled to chat with her as I just lived in the Santopolo-verse for the last two weeks. I was lucky enough to listen to The Light We Lost and the sequel, The Love We Found (back to back!!)- out now- and I miss that world already. Jill was such a delight. She talked about being a Reese's Book Club Pick, the inspo for the sequel (thanks to her sister!), celeb inspo, life, silver linings and her secret

00:41:24

Books are Chic with Katy Hays

Books are Chic ·

2025/03/25

NYT bestseller, Book of the Month selection, GMA pick AND fellow Bravo TV lover Katy Hays joins me on the podcast today! We are celebrating her latest, Saltwater- an italian beachside escape that is a blend of Sucession and White Lotus. She chatted her trip to Italy, inspo, toxic relationships, celeb bookclubs and so much more. We had the best chat and of course LOVED finding out she loved Bravo. Authors with the Bravo fun fact are my favorite discovery.

00:33:08

Books are Chic with Rochelle Weinstein

Books are Chic ·

2025/03/20

Always thrilled to welcome back my friend, Rochelle Weinstein, back to Books are Chic. Rochelle is the queen of character and her latest novel, We Are Made of Stars, is no exception. Her classic multi-layered cast with a dark thread woven through that has secrets, revelations and so much more- all set to a stunning backdrop of a beautiful and enchanting inn.She and I caught up about her writing, latest news and so much more. She shared inspo for the story, the celebs she had in mind and what she is

00:54:04

Books are Chic with Cara Bastone

Books are Chic ·

2025/03/14

2 episode drop this week! TGIF! I had the best time chatting all things romance with Cara Bastone this week and her latest novel, Promise Me Sunshine. This book was not only a romance but a course in silver linings and living life to the fullest. I loved chatting with Cara about her writing, inspiration for the book, her Audible originals and love for New York City. She is so much fun!

00:52:45

Books are Chic with Sarah Harman

Books are Chic ·

2025/03/11

I was so thrilled to chat with debut author Sarah Harman, from across the pond, about her buzzy, chic debut mystery, All The Other Mothers Hate Me. Listen people, it was optioned by the team from The Bear for Disney+, it is THAT good. It gives mom drama, a missing child, pop girl group, unlikely friendships and twisty twist. Sarah was so much fun to chat with. We talked debut books, mysteries, motherhood, kids, crime coverage in the states vs Europe and so much more. Do yourself a favor and make

00:51:57

Books are Chic with Amy Lea

Books are Chic ·

2025/03/04

Fellow Chris Evans fan and reality tv lover, Amy Lea, joined me for her latest, Something Like Fate- a coming of age rom-com set on the beaches and cobblestones streets of Italy. I absolutely loved this book. Not only did it have so much joy and heart, it was filled with travels, family and fortune telling aunts. I loved chatting with Amy, so much so I want her to come back for a Bravo TV themed chat. We walked writing, romance, Chris Evans, inspiration and so much more.

00:30:06

Books are Chic with Chandra Wicke

Books are Chic ·

2025/02/27

I was so thrilled to welcome photographer Chandra Wicke to Books are Chic! Chandra is a romance reader and lover and took her vision of a beautiful, romance readers dream of a book and brought it to life. Say hello to The Happily Ever After Society. This book is a collection and celebration of romance authors, their books and the effect romance books have in our society. Featuring authors such as Julia Quinn, Christina Lauren, Ali Hazelwood, Adriana Herrera, Julie Soto and MORE, it truly is a book

01:23:19

Books are Chic with Elizabeth McCullough Keenan and...

Books are Chic ·

2025/02/20

Reunited with two of my favorites, Elizabeth McCullough Keenan and Greg Wands to celebrate their latest, Trust Issues. I was so thrilled to chat with them again, way back in COVID we met via Zoom and it was fun from the start! Their latest thriller is full of twists, scams, cons and an unforgettable road trip that will have you guessing until the very last page. We caught up in life- new babies, a real life author rom com, real life inspo for the book, podcasts and so much more. They are a dream

00:36:35

Books are Chic with Ande Pliego

Books are Chic ·

2025/02/18

You're Fatally Invited..to this weeks episode of the podcast! I welcomed Ande Pliego to celebrate her new thriller by the opening line- You're Fatally Invited! A writers retreat gone awry with a murder of one of the authors in attendance. Yes, please. I am loving all these thrillers centered in the book world which is one of our topics for disussion. We talk Ande's writing inspiration, her writing start and so much more.

00:58:39

Books are Chic with Melissa Ferguson

Books are Chic ·

2025/02/14

Mom, teacher, author and farmhouse viral sensation, Melissa Ferguson chats with me about her latest romance, The Perfect Rom Com. Ghost writing, a hot book agent and an author who has the biggest heart make up this perfect valentines read. I loved chatting with Melissa, a total badass, who writes fab romances, home schools 4 kids (OMG!) and lives in a fun famrhouse that she is always showcasing and updating! The reasons she writes is such a fun story and you won't believe it. Think #teamedward

00:56:33

Books are Chic with Hillary Nussbaum and Heather Taylor

Books are Chic ·

2025/02/12

Who remembers Love Connection? The dream date show that was my security blanket while I was home sick from elementary school. Who doesn't love a dating show? Well in this new audio-only romcom, Know Your Newlywed is your new fave dating show! I was so thrilled to welcome Hillary and Heather to the pod to celebrate this FUN, heart-filled romance, told by Mary Mouser and Tyler Posey. I always love to welcome a writing duo to hear their process, how they came to be, etc. and Hillary and Heather

00:48:53

Books are Chic B.K. Borison

Books are Chic ·

2025/02/11

An love letter to Nora Ephron with an homage Sleepless in Seattle, who more could you ask for in a romcom? Well the person to bring you this dream read, is B.K. Borison and after our chat is was clear she was the person to write this book. I had the best time chatting with B.K. about her writing, love of a romcom and Nora, being in our romcome era, new mom life and so much more. I loved this book. It was the joy-filled hug we all need these days. The best news of all, is it will be a series! More

00:55:17

Books are Chic with Megan Collins

Books are Chic ·

2025/02/06

If a book has a stalker storyline, I am in. I think because it is one of my biggest fears. When I read about Megan Collins' Cross My Heart, I knew I needed to read it. Heart transplant, stalking, obsession- all the key elements to a twisty thriller reminiscent of the the 90's thrillers we all loved. I loved chatting with Megan about her inspiration ( a real life story inspired!), her writing process, Boston and so much more.

00:47:07

Books are Chic with Jessica Soffer

Books are Chic ·

2025/02/04

I was SO thrilled to welcome Jessica Soffer to Books are Chic to celebrate her magical, heart filled, sweeping love story, This is a Love Story- out TODAY! This February Read with Jenna pick is a heart breaking, chicken soup for the soul, life affirming, silver lined beauty and us readers are better for it. I will think about this book for a long time. I love a book that makes you think about life, love, family, friendships and everything in between. I loved having the chance to chat with Jessica

01:00:14

Books are Chic with Taylor Hutton

Books are Chic ·

2025/01/30

The fabulous writing duo of Taylor Hutton joined me on pub day to celebrate their debut dark romance, Strike and Burn. It has romance, mystery, murder, SPICE and drama. A perfect dark romance recipe that only Hutton could do. I loved talking to these two about their process, how they came to be, romance and so much more. I loved Julie and Adele! They were so much fun and their admiration and respect for each other is clearly the secret ingredient to their success.

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