Let's Get Cozy Book Club

Let's Get Cozy Book Club
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A book club where three sisters chit chat and all that about books, life, and everything in between. Grab a blanket, a warm beverage, and cozy up!

  1. Oct 21

    Author Chat with Leslie René

    We’re discussing Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment by Leslie René—an enemies-to-lovers romantasy with magic, ghosts, and academia! Whether you’re here for a laugh, to read along with us, or simply for a cozy moment, welcome. We’re so glad you’ve joined us! ☕📖 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome and Meet Leslie René 00:57 Finding Her Way to Cozy Fantasy 03:14 Creating Maggie and Arthur 06:39 A Magical World Inspired by New Jersey 09:37 Blended Families and Sibling Bonds 12:17 Favorite Characters, Dual POVs, and Writing Quirks 17:24 Building the Magic System 25:00 Beltane, Magical Masks, and Romance 29:54 A Look Ahead at Dahlia and Rory’s Story 33:08 Books and TV That Inspired Her Writing 37:28 Plus-Size Representation in Fantasy Romance 38:55 The Story Behind Arthur’s “TK” Alias 40:56 From Querying to Getting Published 45:43 Balancing Writing, Work, and Family 47:14 Book Marketing and Connecting with Readers 50:04 Advice for Aspiring Authors 52:16 Lessons Learned from Writing Book Two 54:55 How to Support Leslie and Her Books 55:54 Wrap-Up and Next Episode 📚 DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE • Leslie’s love for linguistics, poetry, and fiber arts • Monsters and magic systems • Her path to publication • A sneak peek into Dahlia and Rory’s Enchanted Encounter 📌 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED • Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment by Leslie René: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593956184 • Dahlia and Rory’s Enchanted Encounter by Leslie René: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/788781/dahlia-and-rorys-enchanted-encounter-by-leslie-rene/ • Leslie René on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieshouldbewriting • Leslie René on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@leslieshouldbewriting • Leslie René on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byleslierene • Buffy the Vampire Slayer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer • Charmed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charmed • Supernatural: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural_(American_TV_series) • The X-Files: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_X-Files • Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0848Q8JVW • Megan Bannon: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/51294909.Megan_Bannon • Sunshine by Robin McKinley: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0142411108 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetcozybookclub ▶️ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetCozyBookClub 📩 Contact / Submit questions: letsgetcozybookclub@gmail.com 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast—it helps more people find the show!

  2. Oct 7

    Maggie and Arthur's Magic Moment

    We’re discussing Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment by Leslie René—an enemies-to-lovers romantasy with magic, ghosts, and academia! Whether you’re here for a laugh, to read along with us, or simply for a cozy moment, welcome. We’re so glad you’ve joined us! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Fall catch-ups and marathon prep 06:48 Travel plans and reading 09:22 Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment (spoilers) 12:21 Magic and academia at Hawthorn College 17:14 Ghosts and the pall 20:22 Maggie and Arthur make a deal 26:35 Investigating the pall 33:18 Camping in the Wilds 38:45 Summer romance, family and trust 45:47 Facing the pall together 48:43 The ending and epilogue 52:42 Final thoughts and next episode 📚 IN THIS EPISODE • Fun fall activities • What a Chicago handshake is • Our thoughts on Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment 📌 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED • Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment by Leslie René: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593956184 • Dahlia and Rory’s Enchanted Encounter by Leslie René: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/788781/dahlia-and-rorys-enchanted-encounter-by-leslie-rene/ • The Sorceress of the Bone Grove by A. L. Doyle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGBK7PVN • The White Lotus: https://www.hbomax.com/show/14f9834d-bc23-41a8-ab61-5c8abdbea505 • Ghostbusters: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000060K4O • Grim Tidings by B. K. Borison: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063430460 • Sebastian’s LinkedIn course: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7504889534715760640/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetcozybookclub ▶️ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetCozyBookClub 📩 Contact / Submit questions: letsgetcozybookclub@gmail.com 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast—it helps more people find the show!

  3. Sep 30

    Author Chat w/ A. L. Doyle

    We’re discussing The Sorceress of the Bone Grove by A. L. Doyle—a Beauty and the Beast reversal with magic, stubborn hope, and a twist! Whether you’re here for a laugh, to read along with us, or simply for a cozy moment, welcome. We’re so glad you’ve joined us! ☕📖 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Welcome and meet A. L. Doyle 1:29 From teaching to writing fantasy 6:06 Querying and finding a literary agent 11:11 Working with beta readers and editors 14:13 The story behind *The Sorceress of the Bone Grove* 17:42 Zouria and the cost of magic 22:33 Glen, trust, and romance 25:31 A Beauty and the Beast reversal 27:17 Gothic cottagecore and stubborn hope 29:36 Animal companions in fantasy 33:32 Grief, healing, and connection 36:54 Indie and traditional publishing 40:27 Building a writing community on social media 47:21 Motherhood and writing routines 50:52 Advice for aspiring writers 52:49 Upcoming books and story ideas 57:10 Where to find and support A. L. Doyle 58:50 The story behind her pen name 1:00:46 Closing remarks 📚 IN THIS EPISODE • A. L. Doyle’s journey from teaching to writing fantasy • The inspiration behind The Sorceress of the Bone Grove • Querying, finding a literary agent, and working with beta readers • Zouria, Glen, and the cost of magic • A Beauty and the Beast reversal with a gothic cottagecore setting • Indie vs. traditional publishing • Building a writing community on social media • Balancing motherhood and writing • Advice for aspiring writers and upcoming projects 📌 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: • The Sorceress of the Bone Grove by A. L. Doyle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGBK7PVN • Know Your Bone by A. L. Doyle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZ5DC1TX • Rachel Gillig: https://rachelgillig.com/ • Christine Witcher: https://www.christinewitcher.com/ • V. E. Schwab: https://www.veschwab.com/ • Alicia Yamashita: https://www.aliciayamashita.com/ • Scribophile: https://www.scribophile.com/ • Brandon Sanderson Writing Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3ZvzkfVo_Dls0B5GiE2oMcLY • Writing Away Refuge: https://www.writingawayrefuge.com/ • Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldoyle.writes/ • Follow Amanda on Substack: https://substack.com/@aldoylewrites • Check out her website: https://aldoylewrites.com/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetcozybookclub ▶️ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetCozyBookClub 📩 Contact / Submit questions: letsgetcozybookclub@gmail.com 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast—it helps more people find the show!

  4. Sep 23

    Author Chat w/ Danika Brown

    We’re discussing As You Wish by Danika Brown—a small-town romance filled with baby goats, baking, magic, and wishing wells! 🍎🐐 Whether you’re here for a laugh, to read along with us, or for a cozy moment, welcome. We’re so glad you’ve joined us! ☕📖 ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Intro01:06 Cozy Fall This or That06:09 Book Discussion39:36 Outro 📚 In This Episode• Our favorite cozy fall activities• Danika Brown’s path to publication and evolution as a writer• Sneak peeks into You Clean Up Nice 📌 Resources & Links Mentioned:• Author Danika Brown: https://www.authordanikabrown.com/home• As You Wish by Danika Brown: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM43FHF7• Audiobook As You Wish by Danika Brown: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/As-You-Wish/Danika-Brown/A-Brim-s-Hollow-Romance/9798347207411/• The Inn Between by Danika Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Inn-Between-Danika-Brown/dp/B0F7HZ3F7B• You Clean Up Nice by Danika Brown: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0HG7PKFYD/ref=nosim/speculativefic051-20• Gilmore Girls: https://www.hulu.com/series/gilmore-girls-e6fd3925-2978-4818-ac61-eec617cbf782• Follow Danika on Instagram: @authordanikabrown• Follow Danika on Threads: @authordanikabrown• Follow Danika on TikTok: @authordanika• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna: https://www.amazon.com/dp/059343935X• A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593439376• The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250333970• Practical Magic: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B000GOLTTQ• Practical Magic 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZKFHCK9• Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetcozybookclub• Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetCozyBookClub• Contact / Submit questions: letsgetcozybookclub@gmail.com 🙏 Leave a Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast—it helps more people find the show!

  5. Sep 9

    As You Wish

    We’re discussing As You Wish by Danika Brown, a cozy romance with small-town charm, along with apple picking, baby goats, and a little dirndl fun! 🍎🐐📚 Whether you’re here for a laugh, to read along with us, or simply for a moment to get cozy, welcome. We’re so glad you’ve joined us! ☕📖 ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro & Check-In03:35 Chit Chat & All That08:15 Book Discussion40:57 Outro 📚 What You’ll Learn: • Lydia’s marathon training update• Why Liza’s wearing a dirndl• Our thoughts on As You Wish 📌 Resources & Links Mentioned: • Hymn for the Forsaken by Megan Lynch: https://www.amazon.com/Hymn-Forsaken-Megan-Lynch/dp/1648985955• As You Wish by Danika Brown: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM43FHF7• Audiobook As You Wish by Danika Brown: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/As-You-Wish/Danika-Brown/A-Brim-s-Hollow-Romance/9798347207411/• The Inn Between by Danika Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Inn-Between-Danika-Brown/dp/B0F7HZ3F7B• The Sorceress of The Bone Grove by A. L. Doyle: https://www.amazon.com/Sorceress-Bone-Grove-L-Doyle/dp/B0HF1F8F3L• Gilmore Girls: https://www.hulu.com/series/gilmore-girls-e6fd3925-2978-4818-ac61-eec617cbf782• Shrek 2: https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/shrek-2• Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore: https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Spice-Caf%C3%A9-Laurie-Gilmore/dp/0008610673• Merry Christmas You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1464246920• Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetcozybookclub• Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetCozyBookClub• Contact / Submit questions: letsgetcozybookclub@gmail.com 🙏 Leave a Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast—it helps more people find the show.

  6. Aug 26

    Author Chat w/ Cait Waynelovich

    We’re discussing Places We’ll Go by Cait Waynelovich, a women’s travel fiction novel, along with Barcelona, Tangier, and Paris! ✈️📚 Join us for our Places We’ll Go book club discussion as we chat about travel, what characters are based on real life, and Cait Waynelovich’s path to publication. Whether you’re here for a laugh, to read along with us, or simply for a cozy moment, welcome. We’re so glad you’ve joined us! ☕📖 ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro01:03 Chit Chat & All That13:13 Book Discussion50:27 Outro 📚 In This Episode • Our traveling adventures• What in Places We’ll Go is based on real life• Cait Waynelovich’s path to publication 📌 Resources & Links Mentioned: • Margs & Manuscripts: https://www.margsandmanuscripts.com/• Places We’ll Go by Cait Waynelovich: https://www.amazon.com/Places-Well-Go-Cait-Waynelovich/dp/B0GYRRPBF9• Follow Cait on Instagram: @caitwwrites• Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143038419• Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Tuscan-Sun-Frances-Mayes/dp/0857503588• Austenland by Shannon Hale: https://www.amazon.com/Austenland-Novel-Shannon-Hale/dp/1596912863• Into the Blue by Emma Brodie: https://www.amazon.com/Into-Blue-will-they-wont-they-intense-yearning-ebook/dp/B0G76LK4L9• Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid: https://www.amazon.com/Daisy-Jones-Taylor-Jenkins-Reid-ebook/dp/B07DMZHSCH• Tropesick by Lauren Okie: https://www.amazon.com/Tropesick-Novel-Lauren-Okie-ebook/dp/B0FR9BC7GB• Dumplin: https://www.netflix.com/title/80201490• Vera Stein is Fine by Julie Murphy: https://www.amazon.com/Vera-Stein-Fine-Julie-Murphy/dp/0063386836• Yes Chef by Grace Riley: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063384817• Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetcozybookclub• Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetCozyBookClub• Contact / Submit questions: letsgetcozybookclub@gmail.com 🙏 Leave a Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast—it helps more people find the show.

  7. Aug 12

    Places We'll Go

    We discussed Brewers, pumpkin spice lattes, and Places We’ll Go by Cait Waynelovich. Whether you’re here for a laugh, to read along with us, or for a moment to get cozy, welcome. We’re so glad you’ve joined us. 00:00 Intro & Check-In07:04 Chit Chat & All That08:01 Book Discussion56:31 Outro 📚 What You’ll Learn:• Making work friends• What is quiet quitting• Our thoughts on Places We’ll Go 📌 Resources & Links Mentioned:• Hymn for the Forsaken by Megan Lynch: https://www.amazon.com/Hymn-Forsaken-Megan-Lynch/dp/1648985955• The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316582700• The Hunchback of Notre Dame: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005TN8K• Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143038419• Pressure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pressure_(2026_film)• Neighbors: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/neighbors/b422f6c6-351f-4a27-be69-ba7e6b89b3c8• Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063356589?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback• Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetcozybookclub• Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetCozyBookClub• Contact / Submit questions: letsgetcozybookclub@gmail.com 🙏 Leave a Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast—it helps more people find the show.

  8. Jul 29

    Author Chat w/ Liz Vidulich

    We discussed Best Summer Ever lists, Crocs, and Camp People by Liz Vidulich. Whether you’re here for a laugh, to read along with us, or for a moment to get cozy, welcome. We’re so glad you’ve joined us. 00:00 Intro 08:19 S’more or Snore Game 14:35 Book Discussion  56:10 Outro 📚What You’ll Learn: How writing helps process grief Whether or not summer camp is a cult Liz’s path to publication 📌 Resources & Links Mentioned: Liz Vidulich’s website: https://lizvidulichwrites.com Pre-order Camp People by Liz Vidulich: https://linktr.ee/lizvidulichwrites Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizvidulichwrites Check out Liz’s zine: https://lizvidulichwrites.com/zine/ Beach Read by Emily Henry: https://www.amazon.com/Beach-Read-Emily-Henry/dp/1984806734 Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Little-Lies-Liane-Moriarty/dp/0399167064 Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë: https://www.amazon.com/Wuthering-Heights/dp/B008SLD5O6 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetcozybookclub Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetCozyBookClub  Contact / Submit questions: letsgetcozybookclub@gmail.com
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A book club where three sisters chit chat and all that about books, life, and everything in between. Grab a blanket, a warm beverage, and cozy up!

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  • Creator
    Let's Get Cozy Book Club
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
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    Explicit
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