S2 - Special Contest Episode

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03/04/25 • 40 min

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for—our contest episode is LIVE! Four incredible finalists. Four passionate book pitches. One very overwhelmed Jon. Who made the most convincing case? Which book will Jon actually read? And will he survive the wrath of the book community if he makes the wrong choice? Tune in now to hear all the drama, all the passion, and the final decision!

Links

Shared Hearts (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221108786-shared-hearts)
Leigh Jack on IG (https://www.instagram.com/authorleighjack/)
A Love Letter to Whiskey (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31549837-a-love-letter-to-whiskey)
Katie on IG (https://www.instagram.com/katieflipspages/)
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216052784-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea)
Jessica Guerrieri on IG (https://www.instagram.com/jessicaguerrieriauthor/)
A Sea of Song and Sirens (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205519553-a-sea-of-song-and-sirens)
Maggie and Linzie on IG (https://www.instagram.com/book.clubbin.besties/)

Chapters

(01:36) - Pitch: Shared Hearts
(10:25) - Pitch: A Love Letter to Whiskey
(17:42) - Pitch: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
(27:49) - Pitch: A Sea of Song and Sirens
(34:29) - Decision time

Links

Shared Hearts (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221108786-shared-hearts)
Leigh Jack on IG (https://www.instagram.com/authorleighjack/)
A Love Letter to Whiskey (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31549837-a-love-letter-to-whiskey)
Katie on IG (https://www.instagram.com/katieflipspages/)
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216052784-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea)
Jessica Guerrieri on IG (https://www.instagram.com/jessicaguerrieriauthor/)
A Sea of Song and Sirens (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205519553-a-sea-of-song-and-sirens)
Maggie and Linzie on IG (https://www.instagram.com/book.clubbin.besties/)

Chapters

(01:36) - Pitch: Shared Hearts
(10:25) - Pitch: A Love Letter to Whiskey
(17:42) - Pitch: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
(27:49) - Pitch: A Sea of Song and Sirens
(34:29) - Decision time

Previous Episode

S2E2 - The Crash by Freida McFadden

This episode unpacks The Crash, where eight-months-pregnant Tegan’s desperate escape lands her in a brutal Maine blizzard. Stranded with a dead car, a broken ankle, and a rescue that quickly turns ominous, danger follows every twist. Join us for Season Two, Episode Two, as we debate the ethical costs of survival and the unsettling lure of stranger danger.

Links
Official author website: https://www.freidamcfadden.com/

Freida McFadden on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7244758.Freida_McFadden

The Crash on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216223604-the-crash

Chapters

(00:46) - Skip intro
(03:03) - Book summary
(04:25) - SPOILER ALERT!
(04:39) - Kristy's review
(06:35) - Jon's review
(10:21) - Morals over money
(16:06) - Tegan
(19:07) - Polly
(20:58) - Survival skills?
(23:52) - Polly & Sadie
(26:08) - Hank
(30:06) - Are they good people?
(35:27) - Stranger danger
(39:19) - Predicting the twists
(41:08) - Freida #2
(42:26) - Would Jon recommend?
(43:21) - Wrap up

Next Episode

S2E3 - The Women by Kristin Hannah

In this episode, we dive into Kristin Hannah's powerful novel The Women, a gripping exploration of one woman’s journey through love, loss, and resilience during the Vietnam War. Join us as we unpack the novel’s themes, characters, and unforgettable moments. We’ll share our thoughts, reactions, and — of course — how Jon felt about reading this intense and emotional journey.

Links