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Books are Chic

Courtney

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

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01:12:49

Books are Chic with Nora Dahlia

Books are Chic ·

2025/10/21

I was absolutely thrilled to welcome Nora Dahlia back to Books are Chic to celebrate her latest romance, Backslide! Set across dual timelines, this novel takes us back to one of my favorite decades — the unforgettable '90s.Backslide follows Nellie and Noah, high school sweethearts who reunite years later at a "wedding re-do" for mutual friends. As old sparks reignite, they discover the past isn’t as far behind them as they thought. It’s a beautifully written second-chance romance that’s emotional,

00:48:37

Books are Chic with Eli Rallo

Books are Chic ·

2025/10/16

✨ TikTok star and author @eli.rallo joined me to celebrate her latest essay collection, Does Anyone Else Feel This Way? — a sharp, funny, and deeply relatable take on navigating the quarter-life crisis.This chat was everything: insightful, honest, and refreshingly real. Even though I’m past my quarter-life crisis (and inching closer to mid-life, LOL 😉), I still found myself nodding along to so many of Eli’s reflections.We compared notes, laughed about lessons learned, and talked through the growing

00:47:38

Books are Chic with Kate Belli

Books are Chic ·

2025/10/14

Today let's celebrate author and major Swiftie (!!!) Kate Belli joined me to celebrate her latest release, The Gallery Assistant. A thriller set against post 9/11 and in the dark underbelly of the art world, this is the perfect twisty fall read.I had the best time chatting with Kate about her writing and journey to thrillers from historical mystery romances, the art world (she is an art historian!) and of course Swfitie life. P.S. I chose The Fate of Ophelia for her main character, Chloe, theme

00:48:45

Books are Chic with Madeline Martin

Books are Chic ·

2025/09/26

The Secret Book Society is the perfect book club pick. A book for book lovers, for history lovers and for lovers of sisterhood and friendship. There are so many relevant themes, that we could apply today, within this book. I was so excited to welcome to Madeline to chat about this book, her research and inspiration. I loved hearing her journey to writing and how incredible her discipline was and how she never gave up.I listened to the audio of this book and absolutely loved the suspenseful element

00:48:00

Books are Chic with Clemence Michallon

Books are Chic ·

2025/09/16

Thrilled to welcome back Clemence Michallon for her latest thriller, Our Last Resort. If you are a long time listener than you know I love a cult and this book is as culty as you get. Thrills, cults, a remote resort are all the perfect ingredients to the signature Michallon recipe. She knows twists and atmosphere like no other.She and I caught (IYKYK how AH-mazing The Quiet Tenant was), chatted sophomore novels, cults, thrillers and so much more. This is one must-read for your fall TBR.

00:48:59

Books are Chic with Julie Olivia

Books are Chic ·

2025/09/09

Give me all things 90's, add a romance and well then that is the cherry on the nostalgic sundae. I was beyond thrilled to welcome Julie Olivia to Books are Chic with her latest, If It Makes You Happy. (insert signing along!) It had all the fall, Gilmore Girls vibes set to a 90's backdrop that will have you longing for your Delia's catalog and the most perfect playlist.Olivia and I had the BEST time chatting all things 90's, romance novels, writing and so much more. This book is the

01:05:45

Books are Chic with Laura Dickerman

Books are Chic ·

2025/09/04

We clocked in over an hour so clearly I had a blast with Laura Dickerman chatting about her debut, Hot Desk. Hot Desk is not your average romcom, it is filled with heart, smarts and a fab leading lady. Bringing in elements of woman in the work place, duel timelines, the 80's, an insider peak into the book world and so much more, it gives the show Younger a run for its money!I loved chatting with Laura about her writing start, romance novels, her brother (IYKYK), her journey within the publishing

00:48:14

Books are Chic with Kathleen Barber

Books are Chic ·

2025/09/02

250 episodes of Books are Chic and there is no better way to celebrate than with a perfect end of summer romance! I was so thrilled to welcome Kathleen Barber to chat her debut romance, Both Things Are True. A yoga influencer, her AWOL fiancee, her past love and a Dolly Parton impersonator are the perfect recipe for this fun romcom. I loved chatting with Kathleen about her genre change (you know her from thrillers like Are You Sleeping and Follow Me), romance novels, the yoga world, Dolly Parton,

00:46:32

Books are Chic with Jaclyn Westlake

Books are Chic ·

2025/08/19

I was so excited to welcome Jaclyn Westlake to the podcast for her latest romcom meets women's fiction, Lucky Break. Set in a small lake town, Eliza is ready to start over after her engagement crumbles. Setting alone will have you basking in the last final moments of summer.Jaclyn was such a blast to chat with! We talked starting over, saying YES, romcoms, Bravo, writing and much more. If you are looking for a summer read finale filled with heart, look no further!

00:44:22

Books are Chic with Anna Barrington

Books are Chic ·

2025/08/15

Take a look into the dark side of the art world with Anna Barrington's debut, The Spectacle. Hailed by People as a "social thriller", it is the perfect thriller to enter into fall or celebrate the end of summer. I was so excited to chat with Anna (OG MA girl) , all the way across the pond, about her experience in the art world, the #METOO movement, why thrillers and much more.

01:04:42

Books are Chic with Melissa O'Connor

Books are Chic ·

2025/08/13

Back with a new episode that has old Hollywood, glam, mystery and so much more. I had the best time welcoming first time author, Melissa O'Connor to Books are Chic. We were celebrating her debut, The One and Only Vivian Stone- hailed as "sparkling" by Abby Jimenez. A little romance, a little historical fiction and mystery make up this addictive read.Melissa and I chatted our love for old Hollywood, Lucille Ball, celebrities, some Bravo ;) and a lot more. Melissa is one to watch!

00:54:37

Books are Chic with Mary Alice Monroe

Books are Chic ·

2025/08/05

What an author to have join me on my 50th episode of the year! Iconic, thoughtful and legendary writer, Mary Alice Monroe joins me this week on the podcast. We celebrated her latest masterpiece, Where the Rivers Merge, an epic, sweeping, historical story about friendship, humanity, love and trying times. It is a story Mary Alice tells so beautifully.She and I chatted history, our legacies, friendship, the south and its natural habitat and so much more. This conversation was insightful, inspiring

00:49:06

Books are Chic with Megan Miranda

Books are Chic ·

2025/08/01

What a guest to welcome in August! Megan Miranda is a thriller queen and her latest, You Belong Here is no exception to her collection of masterpieces. College drop off can be heartbreaking enough for any parent but when there is a dark past associated with it, it can be a nightmare- this is the backdrop to this summery thriller.I had so much fun chatting with this OG Reese Witherspoon bookclub pick about the inspo for this book (her own mother/daughter college tours!), thriller life, being part of

00:56:39

Books are Chic with Morgan Pager

Books are Chic ·

2025/07/31

Oh how I love a summer romcom with a magical twist! Do you? If so, The Art of Vanishing by professional book queen, Morgan Pager. I have been a longtime follower of Morgan as she is a top bookfluencer and now we were able to come together and celebrate her debut. History, art, romance, shall I go on? If you love A-Ha's Take on Me music video, this book will hit the heeartstrings.Morgan and I chatted her colorful, bookish career, the shift to writing, books we love, broadway and so much more.

00:55:35

Books are Chic with Karen White

Books are Chic ·

2025/07/30

Beyond ecstatic to welcome best-selling author, Karen White to Books are Chic! We were celebrating her latest, That Last Carolina Summer- a perfect blend of drama, mystery, family and romance.I had the best time chatting with Karen about her career, writing inspo (Outlander for the win!), ghosts, the south and so much more. She is the real deal having more than 20 novels in her back catalog. I could have chatted with her for hours! Grab any of her books and you will be a fan for life!

00:56:27

Books are Chic with Libby Hubscher

Books are Chic ·

2025/07/25

A little Indiana Jones and a little Romancing the Stone are what make up, Heart Marks the Spot. A treasure hunting romcom with a bada** leading lady and a dreamy author. I loved welcoming Libby to Books are Chic! We had the best time chatting romance, writing, the TV show Outer Banks, Key West, treasure hunting, no topic was off limits. This was such a fun chat and an even more fantastic read!

01:00:06

Books are Chic with Sally Blakely

Books are Chic ·

2025/07/23

What a joy to welcome Sally Blakely to Books are Chic to celebrate her debut, Friends to Lovers. Dubbed, "the ultimate summer romance" it is a delightfully effervescent romcom that will have you falling in love with Joni and Ren. Plus, the sprayed edges and addictively adorable cover are the cherry on the sundae, making this a must for your beach bag.Sally and I chat her writing start, romcoms, the romance boom, our love for LONG playlists and so much more. This book screams summer

00:51:43

Books are Chic with Kate Myers

Books are Chic ·

2025/07/21

It was so much fun to welcome Kate Myers to Books are Chic for her latest, Salty. A perfect beach read with a little bit mystery, little drama and a whole lot of sisterhood. Think a triple mix of Schitt's Creek, Below Deck and Downton Abby- I know, dreamy. Kate and I chatted her start in writing, how she wrote her first novel- Excavations and what the future holds. Hint, hint it includes Peacock and Amy Poehler.

00:43:46

Books are Chic with Neely Tubati Alexander

Books are Chic ·

2025/07/15

Ok two things I love are Bravo TV and true crime and of course books, so when a romcom comes out that encompasses ALL of that- well that is a must read for me. I was so thrilled to welcome Neely Tubati Alexander to the podcast to celebrate her latest, Courtroom Drama. Alexander's nod to reality tv with a little crime and a little spice was the perfect beach read. She and I chatted her writing career (her 2nd novel was a GMA Buzz pick!), Bravo and the god that is Andy Cohen, high profile court cases

00:36:09

Books are Chic with Kaira Rouda

Books are Chic ·

2025/07/10

Another OG to my booksta career and I am so happy to pair these two together today, Kaira Rouda. She is also part of the Killer Author Club and a thriller queen. She has mastered the "bad people doing bad things" theme and it is no different in her latest, Jill is Not Happy. The perfect description for this book aside from the deadly cat and mouse, sscary marriage saving road trip is Jill is "Ripley in yoga pants". Perfection. We had so much fun catching up and talking about

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