Thoughts from a Page Podcast

Cate and I discuss her new book Mergers and Acquisitions, what she learned while writing for the wedding section of The New York Times, focusing on how people view commitment in today’s world, juxtaposing her own love story with the wedding announcements she created, and much more.

Cate’s recommended reads are:

1. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
2. Why Peacocks?: An Unlikely Search for Meaning in the World’s Most Magnificent Bird by Sean Flynn
3. Charms for the Easy Life by Kaye Gibbons

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We discuss their new book The Personal Librarian, bringing Belle de Costa Greene to life, portraying Belle’s internal struggle, using the first person POV to tell a more personal story, writing partnerships, their July GMA book club selection, and much more.

Victoria’s recommended read is:

• Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson

Marie’s recommended read is:

• Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi

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If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Marie Benedict, Erika Robuck, Gill Paul, Vanessa Riley, and Pam Jenoff.

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Tovah and I discuss her new book Lilyville, her difficult relationship with her mother and their generational chasm, how she came up with the delightful format of the book, incorporating “Lilysisms” into her story, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro after her mother died, her upcoming show, and much more.

Tovah’s recommended reads are:

1. The Watergate Girl by Jill Wine-Banks
2. Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanjay Gupta, M.D.
3. Stay or Go: Dr. Ruth’s Rules for Real Relationships by Dr. Ruth Westheimer
4. Prime Time: Creating a Great Third ACT by Jane Fonda

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If you enjoy reading nonfiction and want to listen to more episodes, try Ty Seidule, Bridgett Davis, Melissa Croce, and Jason B. Rosenthal.

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Jamie and I discuss Blush, paying homage to the books that have stayed with her for decades, what Jackie Collins’ daughter thought about Blush, the unfortunate push to categorize books by women and how men’s books are not treated the same way, how art cannot be judged in the moment, and much more.

Jamie’s recommended reads are:

1. The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
2. Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing by Jennifer Weiner

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If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Amy Mason Doan, Lyn Liao Butler, Saumya Dave, Kathleen West, and Steven Rowley.

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Stephanie and I discuss her new book Fatal Family Ties, the complexity of researching individuals who fought in the Civil War, her favorite secondary characters to write, how her title came about, how the theme of second chance ended up winding through this book, and much more.

Stephanie’s recommended reads are:

1. A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver
2. The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
3. A Rogue of One’s Own by Evie Dunmore
4. The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
5. The Hunting Wives by May Cobb

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If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Bella Ellis, Rhys Bowen, Katherine St. John, Alice Henderson, and S.F. Kosa.

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