Books are Chic

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

  1. 5d ago

    Books are Chic with Ellen O'Clover

    So excited to welcome back Ellen O’Clover to Books are Chic! 💕 We’re celebrating her sophomore adult romance, If Not You, a September Book of the Month selection! It’s been so fun catching up with Ellen over the past year, especially after The Heartbreak Hotel was such a huge hit! This time, we chatted about the inspiration behind If Not You (Ellen has some real-life work experience in common with her characters!), location as a character and the ever-important, continuing need for romance. 💗 There’s something extra special about welcoming back guests and watching them just absolutely crush their game. Ellen is doing exactly that, and I loved catching up with her again! ✨📚

    Books are Chic with Ellen O'Clover

  2. Sep 14

    Books are Chic with Joss Richards

    So elated to be reunited with one of my favorite authors, energies, and fellow pop culture aficionados, Joss Richards! 💕📚 We chatted about her latest rom-com, Let’s Kiss and Tell, inspired by one of our ultimate favorites, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Joss is such a fun human and her light shines through every page of her books. We caught up (and it hadn’t even been a year!) about the aftermath of her debut, how surreal and well-received it was, sophomore writing and so much more. And, of course, in true Courtney and Joss fashion, we went off on a major pop culture tangent that included Tony Danza, Saved by the Bell and My Two Dads. 😂 I absolutely love chatting with Joss and will forever be excited for whatever she decides to write next. She’s the kind of author you want to hang out because she is that FUN. 💗

    Books are Chic with Joss Richards

  3. Sep 10

    Books are Chic with Ally Zetterberg

    Loved chatting with Ally Zetterberg about her new thriller, The Dating Game! A little romance, a little murder and A LOT of games, this was such a FUN read. 🎲🔪💘 And Tilda? A main character you definitely won’t forget. Ally and I chatted about her crossover into thrillers, the board game industry, all the lore behind the book and how it all came together- from France! 🇫🇷 If you’re looking to get into the spooky-season spirit, grab this one. It’s a game you’ll want to play! 👀

    Books are Chic with Ally Zetterberg

  4. Sep 8

    Books are Chic with Alissa DeRogatis

    When I met Alissa Derogatis IRL at Lovestruck Books, I knew within minutes of chatting with her (and instantly after reading her latest rom-com) that young women needed more of her voice. We had the BEST time celebrating her novel, How to Find Love in the Cereal Isle and yes, the book is every bit as fun as the title. 🥣💕 Since we had already done an event together over the summer, this felt like the best kind of catch-up post-book tour, while still giving me another excuse to shout from the rooftops about just how charming this book is. But it’s more than a romance. At its heart, it’s also about finding yourself before you find love , something I think is important at every age. We chatted romance, writing (she founded the writing group @hotgirlswhowrite), dating, the publishing journey and so much more. Alissa is truly a voice for young women - inspiring, honest, refreshingly real and never afraid to share her truth. I’m so happy our paths crossed, and I can’t wait to see what she does next. 💕📚

    Books are Chic with Alissa DeRogatis

  5. Sep 3

    Books are Chic with Liana Cincotti

    Loved welcoming fellow New Englander Liana Cincotti to Books are Chic! 📚✨ Her latest romance, A Summer of Stars, is a fun, feel-good travel romance that takes us from red carpets to tennis courts and everywhere in between. I loved chatting about the book, but what I loved even more was hearing Liana’s journey to publication — because her story is a little twistier than most! After self-publishing two novels, Liana took the traditional publishing route with A Summer of Stars. We chatted about the differences between the two, our shared love of romance (and romance bookstores!), pop culture, the journey to publication, and so much more. I have a feeling Liana is just getting started. Her genuine love for sharing her stories with readers and celebrating the joy of reading shines through. ❤️📖

    Books are Chic with Liana Cincotti

  6. Sep 1

    Books are Chic with Mimi Montgomery

    If you love reality TV, dogs, social commentary and small-town vibes, then you will devour Mimi Montgomery’s debut, Murder Bites. 🐾🔪 It’s got a little murder, a whole lot of pups, plenty of juicy gossip and the perfect dose of small-town drama. I not only loved listening to the audio, I loved chatting with Mimi even more! She radiates smart, funny and fun energy and all of that comes through on the pages of her book. We chatted about how she got her start, her experience with her neighborhood dog bar, her adorable dog Ziggy and so much more. And if you haven’t already, be sure to check out Mimi’s recent essay in People about the inspiration behind the book. It’s such a fun behind-the-scenes look at how Murder Bites came to be. I absolutely loved getting to know Mimi and can’t wait to see what she comes up with next! 🐶📚✨

    Books are Chic with Mimi Montgomery

  7. Aug 11

    Books are Chic with Kathleen Barber and Amayah Shaienne

    If you're obsessed with RushTok and everything that comes with sorority life and Greek culture, then Sisterhood Above All is a must-read. I absolutely loved chatting with Kathleen Barber last year, so I knew I wanted to have her back to celebrate this book, this time alongside her co-author and RushTok star Amayah Shaienne. And let me tell you, we had the best time! Since both Kathleen and Amayah were part of Greek life, we dove into all things sororities and how the experience has evolved in the age of social media, the lifelong bonds of sisterhood, the realities behind RushTok and how the two of them came together to write such a compelling mystery. This was a one-sitting read for me. I couldn't put it down! It had all the addictive twists of a great campus thriller, but what it really reminded me of were those unforgettable '90s Movies of the Week. If you know, you know. 🎬📚

    Books are Chic with Kathleen Barber and Amayah Shaienne

  8. Aug 7

    Books are Chic with Lisa Gardner

    There are thriller authors... and then there's Lisa Gardner. 🔎📚 It was such an honor to welcome one of the OG the queen's of suspense to the podcast to celebrate You'll Be Sorry, a thriller that delivers everything we've come to expect from Lisa. Beyond being an incredible storyteller, Lisa was an absolute delight to chat with. We talked about the extraordinary amount of research behind her novels—from conversations with law enforcement to visits to the Body Farm—and how those real-life experiences shape the stories that keep us turning pages late into the night. She doesn't just write thrillers... she immerses herself in the world she creates. I also loved hearing about her journey as part of the powerhouse generation of female thriller authors who rose to publication in the early '90s and helped redefine the genre. As a fellow New England gal, I couldn't help but love that connection too. If you've been reading Lisa Gardner for years, you're going to love You'll Be Sorry. And if this is your first Lisa Gardner novel... trust me, you're in for one unforgettable ride.

    Books are Chic with Lisa Gardner
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A podcast celebrating books, authors and any and everything CHIC!

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  • Creator
    Courtney
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    329
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Courtney
  • Show Website
    Books are Chic

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