Books are Chic Courtney

Past Reese Witherspoon bookclub pick, Amanda Eyre Ward joins me this week to celebrate her latest novel, Lovers and Liars. This book was a perfect segue to summer reading! Fun trip across the pond to a whimsical castle, three sisters who couldn't be different and an unforgettable wedding. I had so much fun chatting with Amanda about her journey, inspiration, that call from Reese and some of her very own past writing students! (Looking at you May Cobb!!)

The Jimmy Fallon Book Club pick, Tracy Sierra joins me in to celebrate what is the most terrifying book I have ever read- Night Watching. It was my worst nightmare yet I could not stop reading. She was so fun to chat with as this is her debut and as mentioned, she JUST visited with Jimmy Fallon! I get why people say this is one of their best reads of 2024 and why the fans voted for this book. It is unputdownable. Tracy talked about her house, writing, inspiration for the book and so much more.

I was so excited to welcome NYT best-selling author, Morgan Matson to Books are Chic to celebrate her newest YA Rom-Com- The Ballad of Darcy and Russell. I loved this joyful book! If you love music, young love, road-trips and family stories, you will devour this book. We talk writing, Taylor Swift, books and so much more! We need more Morgan in this world!

I was so thrilled to welcome Michelle Gable to Books are Chic. A long-time supporter and fan, I feel like I have known Michelle for years so it was so fun to finally "meet". We were there to celebrate her latest novel, The Beautiful People. A story that defines chic and take place in the jet set world with Lilly Pulitzer and Slim Aarons. We talk writing, glamour, research and so much more.

The one, the only, Sally Hepworth. Friend, influencer, author, mother- ICON. We are here to talk and celebrate her latest psychological thriller, Darling Girls. Loved it per usual and just love Sally as a human. We talk LIFE, fashion, writing, her career and the inspiration for this book. Think Mommy Dearest meets the TV show Sisters. Always love my chats with Sally!

Former Bachelorette now fab rom-com author, Hannah Brown joins me today to celebrate her new novel, Mistakes We Never Made. I loved this debut from Hannah. It had heart, laughs and great character connections. Browns writing felt seasoned and relatable. We chatted writing, inspiration, the shift from reality TV to books and so much more. You will read this delight of a book, wanting more from Brown and solidifying her place in the romance world.