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Book Bumble Laura Pleasants and Leslie Hopping
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A bookish podcast, featuring two friends who love spending time reading and sharing great books. In each episode, we will introduce a stack of books that are tied together with a common connection to help to take a deeper dive into each story. We want to provide a space to talk books that is friendly and deep, with a little hint of geek.
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Season 2, Episode 29 - Same Time/Different Place
In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common connection of taking place during the same time period, but in different places. Or is that same place, different time? Listen in to find out!
Featured Books
Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan (LP)All We Were Promised by Ashton Lattimore (LP)The Lost Dresses of Italy by M.A. McLaughlin (LH)The Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin (LH)Book in Hand
Eliza Mace by Sarah Burton and Jem PosterBooks Mentioned in This Episode
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan HenryBecoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti CallahanAdditional Books That Go Along With Our Stack
Independence by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (takes place in India during the same period as LH books)River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer (takes place in Barbados, British Guiana, and Trinidad during the same period as LP books)
Ways to contact us:
Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumble
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Our website: https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.com
Email: bookbumblepodcast@gmail.com
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Season 2, Episode 28 - Back Again...Backlist
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In this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of being backlist books from automatic read authors. In a reading slump? Not sure what to read next? Digging into a backlist is the answer!
Featured Books:
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks (LP)Every Last One by Anna Quindlen (LP)What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty (LH)The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain (LH)
Book in Hand:
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb (LP)
Books Mentioned in This Episode
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan SlocumbHorse by Geraldine BrooksMarch by Geraldine BrooksPeople of the Book by Geraldine BrooksCaleb’s Crossing by Geraldine BrooksStreet Chord by Geraldine BrooksAfter Annie by Anna QuindlenBig Little Lies by Liane MoriartyNine Perfect Strangers by Liane MoriartyThe Last House on the Street by Diane ChamberlainThe Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane ChamberlainNecessary Lies by Diane ChamberlainBig Lies In A Small Town by Diane ChamberlainThe Silent Sister by Diane ChamberlainThe Midwife’s Confession by Diane ChamberlainThe Echo Of Old Books by Barbara DavisLike A Mother by Mina Hardy
Additional Books That Go Along With Our Stack
A Little Hope by Ethan JoellaA Quiet Life by Ethan JoellaFrench Braid by Anne TylerClock Dance by Anne Tyler
Ways to contact us:
Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumble
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Our website: https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.com
Email: bookbumblepodcast@gmail.com
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Sibling Bonds - Season 2, Episode 27
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In today's episode our stack of books is tied together with the common connection of the Sibling Bond. Love 'em or hate 'em, sibling relationships are complicated! Plus, we'll share a Book in Hand. Brother, (or Sister) where art thou?
Featured Books
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds (LP)Independence by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (LP)Vanessa and Her Sister by Priya Padmar (LH)Starring Adele Astair by Eliza Knight (LH)
Books in Hand
Search by Michelle Huneven (LP)
Books Mentioned in This Episode
Round Rock by Michelle HunevenJamesland by Michelle HunevenBlame by Michelle HunevenOff Course by Michelle HunevenStuntboy, In the Meantime by Jason ReynoldsStuntboy, In-Between Time by Jason ReynoldsMiles Morales Spider-Man by Jason ReynoldsMiles Morales Suspended by Jason ReynoldsMiles Morales Stranger Tides by Jason ReynoldsMiles Morales Shock Waves by Jason ReynoldsThe Boy in the Black Suit by Jason ReynoldsAs Brave as You by Jason ReynoldsAll American Boys by Jason ReynoldsWhen I was the Greatest by Jason ReynoldsTrack Series by Jason ReynoldsThe Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee DivakaruniThe Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee DivakaruniThe Forest of Enchantments by Chitra Banerjee DivakaruniTo The Lighthouse by Virginia WoolfMrs. Dalloway by Virginia WoolfThe Spectacular by Fiona Davis
Additional Books That Go Along With Our Stack
Hello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoLittle Women by Lousia May AlcottThe Good Sister by Sally HepworthWe Are the Brennans by Tracey LangeGod Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinneyIron House by John Hart
Ways to contact us:
Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumble
Facebook: Book Bumble
Our website: https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.com
Email: bookbumblepodcast@gmail.com
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Crime and Punishment - Season 2, Episode 26
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In today's episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of crimes, both real and fictional. We'll also share a Book in Hand. Get ready to be the judge and jury for this stack of reads!
Featured Books:
The Five by Hallie Rubenhold (LH)The Liar’s Girl by Catherine Ryan Howard (LH)Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll (LP)Long Bright River by Liz Moore (LP)Book in Hand:
The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar Books Mentioned in This Episode
The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan HowardThe Trap by Catherine Ryan HowardLuckiest Girl Alive by Jessica KnollThe Favorite Sister by Jessica KnollHonor by Thrity UmrigarThe Story Hour by Thrity UmrigarThe Space Between Us by Thrity UmrigarThe Secrets Between Us by Thrity UmrigarThe God of the Woods by Liz MooreAdditional Books That Go Along With Our Stack
Ordinary Grace by William Kent KruegerAll Good People Here by Ashley FlowersAll the Sinners Bleed by S.A. CosbyExiles by Jane HarperStill Life by Louise Penny
Ways to contact us:
Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumble
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Our website: https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.com
Email: bookbumblepodcast@gmail.com
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Lost and Found - Season 2, Episode 25
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In today's episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of loss. You can be lost in space, lost in the shuffle, lost in thought...these books explore being lost and found in lots of different ways! We will also share a Book in Hand. We're lost without you!
Featured Books
After Annie by Anna Quindlen (LP)Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff (LP)The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand (LH) Like A Mother by Mina Hardy (LH)
Books in Hand
49 by Agnes Lee (LH)
Books Mentioned in This Episode
Miller’s Valley by Anna QuindlenStill Life With Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna QuindlenBlessings by Anna Quindlen One True Thing by Anna QuindlenTrue North by Andrew J. GraffAll We Were Promised by Ashton LattimoreThe Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly JacksonHello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Additional Books That Go Along With Our Stack
All the Forgivenesses Elizabeth HarbingerDon’t Cry for Me by Daniel BlackHouse of Salt and Sorrow by Erin A. Craig
Ways to contact us:
Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumble
Facebook: Book Bumble
Our website: https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.com
Email: bookbumblepodcast@gmail.com
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It's a Shorty - Season 2, Episode 24
Today we are bringing you a Shorty…an episode with just 2 books, and we hope it might be just what you need! Our short stack is tied together with the common theme of If You Like This, Then Read That.
Featured Books:
The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker (LH and LP)Horses of Fire by A.D. Rhine (LH and LP)Additional Books That Go Along With Our Theme:
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, The Island of Sea Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa SeeTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and Mockingbird Summer by Linda RutledgeBeyond That The Sea by Laura Spence-Ash and Only the Beautiful by Susan MeissnerOther Books Mentioned In This Episode:
Regeneration Trilogy Pat BarkerWomen of Troy by Pat BarkerDaughters of Bronze by A.D. Rhine
Ways to contact us:
Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumble
Facebook: Book Bumble
Our website: https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.com
Email: bookbumblepodcast@gmail.com
Hey Friends, please rate and review us!
Customer Reviews
Great podcast about books!
Leslie and Laura are a delight to listen to. I love that they read a wide variety of books, and their discussions are always so interesting. They bring a unique perspective not found in other book podcasts.
Karenayn
New found treasure. I listen to MANY book related podcasts and this concept is so unique. If I love a book they mention I now have a list of related books. I also love that they are not all new buzzy books and I can find backlist with themes similar to new releases. It doesn’t feel like a booklist for kindle unlimited and I’m not sure but I think I may be in the same generation as these bookish friends and I love the way they review and discuss books.
My favorite book podcast
I discovered this podcast in December 2023. It’s the only one that I listen to now. Why? It’s not overwhelming with the number of books discussed! They also mention a lot of backlist which you can usually get from your library with little to no wait time. And it’s typically under 30 minutes, so I don’t hesitate to listen.
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