The Book Snug Podcast

Stephany Yoder and Julia Dagen
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A bi-weekly cozy conversation between a mother and her daughter about books and the joys and trials of the reading life. 

  1. S4, Chapter 12: Exciting Upcoming Releases (July - December 2026)

    4d ago

    S4, Chapter 12: Exciting Upcoming Releases (July - December 2026)

    Send us Fan Mail Today, we are looking into the the future and talking about upcoming releases that are grabbing our attention.  Beloved authors and personalities are publishing new books between now and Christmas. We are excited to share them with you!  Happy listening! Julia's Books Everybody's Perfect by Jo Walton (June 30, 2026)Happy Snacking, Don't Die!: Foraging and Vegan Recipes with Black Forager by Alexis Nikole Nelson (September 22)The Lost Spectacular by Zoé Duhaime (September 29)Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter by Katya Suvorova (September 29)Simple Kitchen Magic by Rebekah Moyer (October 27)Stephany's Books The Great Wherever by Shannon Sanders (July 7)Country People by Daniel Mason (July 7)Miss Beresford and the Beast by Mimi Matthews (August 4)Paper Ghosts by Sarah Addison Allen (September 1)The Oxford Guide to Scandals and Lies by Kate Westbury (September 1)The Paradox Club by Charlie Lovett (September 1)The Museum of Lost Things: True Tales of Fabled Treasures, Legendary Cities, and Mythical Creatures That Vanished from History by Sam Kean (September 15)The Haunting of Greys Court by Alison Weir (October 29)Other Mentions A Perfect Hand by Ayelet WaldmanThe Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly BrockPiranesi by Susannah ClarkeThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternThe Starless Sea by Erin MorgensternAlexis Nikole (Instagram)S4, Chapter 11: Summer VibesThe Belles of London series by Mimi MatthewsEbby (Rebekah) Moyer (Youtube)The Lost Book of the Grail by Charlie LovettMr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show.  To support The Book Snug Podcast:  Write a review and/or rate us on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow The Book Snug Podcast on InstagramFollow The Book Snug Podcast on FacebookShare this episode with fellow book loversSay hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music:  Summer Fling by L-Ray Music

    46 min
  2. S4, Chapter 11: Summer Vibes

    Jun 17

    S4, Chapter 11: Summer Vibes

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are sharing a podcast filled with a variety of reading recommendations.  Grab a cool drink and settle in for a hefty list of books with a summery vibe. Inspiration for this episode comes from  The Summer Vibes Book Tag created by The Cozy Reader: Summer Vibes Book Tag Julia's Books The Cay by Theodore TaylorDaisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidWe Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley JacksonThe Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldIsland of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'DellLife of Pi by Yann MartelThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanWhat the River Knows by Isabel IbañezWhat the Library Hides by Isabel IbañezEmpire of Shadows by Jacqueline BensonSwordheart by T. KingfisherDan Brown (author)As You Wish written and narrated by Carey ElwesThe Harry Potter series by J. K. RowlingThe Binding by Bridget Collins Verity by Colleen HooverHalf a Soul by Olivia AtwaterThe Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. ValenteSnow and Rose by Emily Winfield MartinStephany's Books The Last Train to Key West by Chanel CleetonGift From the Sea by Anne Morrow LindberghFloat Plan by Trish DollerLost in the Summer of '69 by Eliza KnightKate Morton (author)The Secret KeeperThe Lake HouseRavished by Amanda QuickRomancing the Duke by Tessa DareProject Hail Mary by Andy Weir, narrated by Ray PorterThe Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson, narrated by Fiona HardinghamThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion series by Beth BrowersYesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeGeorgette Heyer (author)Venetia (narrated by Richard Armitage)FredericaMurder In Highbury by Vanessa KellyThe Perfect Hand by Ayelet WaldmanOther Mentions Life of Pi (movie)The Princess Bride (movie)Project Hail Mary (movie) Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show.  To support The Book Snug Podcast:  Write a review and/or rate us on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow The Book Snug Podcast on InstagramFollow The Book Snug Podcast on FacebookShare this episode with fellow book loversSay hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music:  Summer Fling by L-Ray Music

    56 min
  3. S4, Chapter 10: A Chatty Catch-up (featuring The Other Bennet Sister mini-series)

    Jun 3

    S4, Chapter 10: A Chatty Catch-up (featuring The Other Bennet Sister mini-series)

    Send us Fan Mail We are back from our May break and sharing our love for The Other Bennet Sister mini-series (based on the book by the same name by Janice Hadlow) currently streaming on Britbox.  Our podcast skills are a bit rusty, but our enthusiasm can't be dampened.  Grab a drink and join the fun! Books and Other Mentions Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (movie)Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (movie)Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (movie)Too Many Pumpkins by Linda WhiteThe Other Bennet Sister by Janice HadlowThe Other Bennet Sister   (mini-series)Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenPride and Prejudice (1995 mini-series)Garden Spells by Sarah Addison AllenLittle House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls WilderLittle House on the Prairie (TV Show)Murder in Highbury by Vanessa KellyThe Perfect Hand  by Ayelet Waldmen, narrated by Juliette StevensonGraceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show.  To support The Book Snug Podcast:  Write a review and/or rate us on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow The Book Snug Podcast on InstagramFollow The Book Snug Podcast on FacebookShare this episode with fellow book loversSay hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music:  Summer Fling by L-Ray Music

    45 min

  4. Apr 29

    A Surprise Special Delivery and A Brief Break

    Send us Fan Mail Dear friends and fellow readers,  Julia's baby has arrived earlier than expected and caught us off-guard so there is no show for this week.  We have also decided to take the month of May off to give Julia and her family a chance to settle into life together. We will be back with another chatty episode on June 10, 2026.  Until then, may you enjoy many hours of happy reading accompanied by many of delicious drinks. We are so grateful for each of you! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show.  To support The Book Snug Podcast:  Write a review and/or rate us on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow The Book Snug Podcast on InstagramFollow The Book Snug Podcast on FacebookShare this episode with fellow book loversSay hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music:  Summer Fling by L-Ray Music

    1 min
  5. S4, Chapter 9: Unforgettable Settings

    Apr 15

    S4, Chapter 9: Unforgettable Settings

    Send us Fan Mail We love a book with with an evocative or atmospheric setting.  In this episode we are sharing some books with settings that lingered in our minds long after the story ended. Julia's Books The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. HarrowIsland Queen by Vanessa RileyShadow of Night (All Souls #2) by Deborah HarknessWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellThe 7  1/2  Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternThe Starless Sea by Erin MorgensternStephany's Books Piranesi by Susannah ClarkeThe Moonspinners by Mary StewartA Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty SmithThe Snow Child by Eowyn IveyThe Hacienda  by Isabel IbañezThe Poisonwood Bible by Barbara KingsolverOther Mentions The Harry Potter series by J. K. RowlingThe Hobbit by J. R. R. TolkienThe Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. TolkienChapter 15: 3 Peas in a Pod (Dune by Frank Herbert with Mark Yoder Chapter 9: 3 Peas in a Pod (The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell with Jo Hart)S2, Chapter 21: 3 Peas in a Pod (The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia with kelly Kreider)S2, Chapter 23: The Fall of the House of Usher vs. What Moves the DeadS2, Chapter 9: 3 Peas in a Pod (Outside by Ragnar Jonasson with Jay Yoder)FimmvörðuhálsS4, Chapter 6: Great Fiction About Real WomenSimone St. James's booksThank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show.  To support The Book Snug Podcast:  Write a review and/or rate us on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow The Book Snug Podcast on InstagramFollow The Book Snug Podcast on FacebookShare this episode with fellow book loversSay hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music:  Summer Fling by L-Ray Music

    1h 14m
  6. S4, Chapter 8: Quarterly Review (January - March 2026)

    Apr 1

    S4, Chapter 8: Quarterly Review (January - March 2026)

    Send us Fan Mail The first quarter of 2026 is over.  Unbelievable! that means It's time to talk about our most notable reads for the first three months of of the year.  Enjoy our opinionated and very meandering discussion! Julia's Books Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom written and narrated by Shari FrankeFriends, Lover, and the Big Terrible Thing by written and narrated by Matthew PerryIron Flame by Rebecca YarrosIcebreaker by Hannah GraceJust for the Summer by Abby JimenezDaisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidA Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly JacksonA Rogue of One's Own by Evie DunmoreCourageously Soft: Daring to Keep a Tender Heart in a Tough World by Charaia RushStephany's Books The Golem and the Jinni by Helene WeckerHarry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling, narrated by Stephen FryHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling, narrated by Stephen FryRebecca by Daphne du MaurierThe Snow Child by Eowyn IveyThe Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Robert IngpenLove and Saffron by Kim Fay84 Charing Cross Road by Helene HanffMeet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro, narrated by Nicholas Guy SmithThe Astral Library by Kate Quinn, narrated by Saskia MaarleveldCrossed Skis by Carol CarnacVera by Elizabeth von ArnimDiary of a Provincial Lady by E. M. DelafialdA Ghastly Catastrophe by Deanna Raybourne, narrated by Angele MastersA Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. JamesMiddlemarch by George EliotTrue Spirituality by Francis A. Schaeffer The Correspondent by Virginia EvansThe Favorites by Layne FargoShows Mentioned S4, Chapter 3: These Books Sound So Good! (January - June 2026)Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show.  To support The Book Snug Podcast:  Write a review and/or rate us on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow The Book Snug Podcast on InstagramFollow The Book Snug Podcast on FacebookShare this episode with fellow book loversSay hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music:  Summer Fling by L-Ray Music

    1h 11m
  7. S4, Chapter 7: Meet the Podcasters, Again

    Mar 18

    S4, Chapter 7: Meet the Podcasters, Again

    Send us Fan Mail Our reading has changed since we started this podcast in 2022AND we have new listeners.  It's about time we reintroduce ourselves.  Books Mentioned - too many to list Other Mentions mynameismarinesThoughts on TomesCAWPILE Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show.  To support The Book Snug Podcast:  Write a review and/or rate us on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow The Book Snug Podcast on InstagramFollow The Book Snug Podcast on FacebookShare this episode with fellow book loversSay hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music:  Summer Fling by L-Ray Music

    1h 9m
  8. S4, Chapter 6: Great Fiction about Real Women

    Mar 4

    S4, Chapter 6: Great Fiction about Real Women

    Send us Fan Mail March is Women's History Month and March 8 is International Women's Day.  To celebrate, we are recommending a few fictional books highlighting real women in history, from the 1300s up through the 20th century. Julia's Books Island Queen by Vanessa RileyCode Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon, narrated by Barrie Kreinik and Peter GanimThe Women by Kristin HannahThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellEveryone Knows Your Mother is a Witch by Rivka GalchenThe Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn by Alison WeirThe Six Wives of Henry VIII by Alison WeirStephany's Books Katherine by Anya SetonHamnet by Maggie O'FarrellLand by Maggie O'FarrellThe Frozen River by Ariel LawhonGirl Waits with Gun by Amy StewartLillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen RooneyThe Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa GregoryOther Mentions Dr. Kathleen MartinezDr. Elizabeth PotterDr. Marlena Fejzo Hamnet (movie)Chapter 9: 3 Peas in a Pod (The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell with Jo Hart)Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show.  To support The Book Snug Podcast:  Write a review and/or rate us on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow The Book Snug Podcast on InstagramFollow The Book Snug Podcast on FacebookShare this episode with fellow book loversSay hello at thebooksnugpodcast@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music:  Summer Fling by L-Ray Music

    53 min
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A bi-weekly cozy conversation between a mother and her daughter about books and the joys and trials of the reading life. 

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  • Creator
    Stephany Yoder and Julia Dagen
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
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