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Thoughts from a Page is hosted by me, Cindy Burnett, a voracious reader and book columnist who provides you with casual author conversations and insider information on all of the newest releases that I have read and personally recommend. With so many books coming out weekly, it can be hard to decide what to read so I find the best ones and share them with you.  Listen to find your next great book.

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    • 4.9 • 154 Ratings

Thoughts from a Page is hosted by me, Cindy Burnett, a voracious reader and book columnist who provides you with casual author conversations and insider information on all of the newest releases that I have read and personally recommend. With so many books coming out weekly, it can be hard to decide what to read so I find the best ones and share them with you.  Listen to find your next great book.

    Jennifer Ryan - THE UNDERGROUND LIBRARY

    Jennifer Ryan - THE UNDERGROUND LIBRARY

    In this interview, I chat with Jennifer Ryan about The Underground Library, writing a book about books and libraries, how her role as book editor informed her writing, what surprised her the most when writing this one, her stunning cover, and much more.
    Jennifer's recommended reads are:


    The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry



    The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller


    The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles


    The Midnight Library by Matt Haig


    Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2024? Check out the new Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
    Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.    
    The Underground Library can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.     
    Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads. 
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    • 33 min
    Stephanie Dray - BECOMING MADAM SECRETARY

    Stephanie Dray - BECOMING MADAM SECRETARY

    In this interview, I chat with Stephanie Dray about Becoming Madam Secretary, why she decided to write about Frances Perkins, her research and how she chose what to include and what to leave out, drafting a comprehensive Author's Note, what she is working on next, and much more.
    Stephanie's recommended read is The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang.
    Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2024? Check out the new Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
    Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.    
    Becoming Madam Secretary can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.     
    Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads. 
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 39 min
    Eliza Knight and Denny S. Bryce - CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS

    Eliza Knight and Denny S. Bryce - CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS

    In this interview, I chat with Eliza Knight and Denny S. Bryce about Can't We Be Friends, how they learned about the friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, writing a book together and how they approached it, using song titles for chapter headings, how the title and cover came about, and much more.
    Eliza's recommended read is The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang.
    Denny's recommended reads are:


    Lone Wolf by Gregg Hurwitz


    Endless Vessel by Charles Soule


    All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby


    Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2024? Check out the new Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
    Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.    
    Can't We Be Friends can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.     
    Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads. 
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 34 min
    Heather Duncan - Executive Director, MPIBA

    Heather Duncan - Executive Director, MPIBA

    In this Behind the Scenes interview, Heather Duncan and I chat about her role as Executive Director at Mountains and Plains Booksellers Association, what her job entails, FallCon and SpringCon, the states that make up the MPIBA region, Reading the West book awards, and much more.
    Heather's recommended reads are:


    Gideon the 9th by Tamsyn Muir


    Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie


    Middlegame by Seanan Maguire


    Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2024? Check out the new Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
    Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.    
    Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads. 
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 46 min
    Clare Mackintosh - I PROMISE IT WON'T ALWAYS HURT LIKE THIS

    Clare Mackintosh - I PROMISE IT WON'T ALWAYS HURT LIKE THIS

    In this interview, I chat with Clare Mackintosh about I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This, how grief changes your identity, structuring this memoir, how her titles and cover came about, the differences and similarities in writing crime fiction and a memoir, and much more.
    Clare's recommended reads are:


    A Manual for Heartache by Cathy Rentzenbrink


    The Madness of Grief by Richard Coles


    The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World by Laura Mai Messina


    Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2024? Check out the new Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
    Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.    
    I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This and A Game of Lies can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.     
    Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads. 
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 45 min
    Katherine Reay - THE BERLIN LETTERS

    Katherine Reay - THE BERLIN LETTERS

    In this interview, I chat with Katherine Reay about The Berlin Letters, setting a story during the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, what surprised her the most when writing this one, why the Cold War is a popular time period to write about now, how her title and cover came about, deciding on the format she used, and much more.
    Katherine's recommended reads are:


    The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman


    Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell


    Want to know which new titles are publishing in January - May of 2024? Check out the new Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.
    Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.    
    The Berlin Letters can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.     
    Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads. 
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
154 Ratings

154 Ratings

jessicabbooks ,

One of the best book podcasts!

Ok, if you are a book lover or just occasional reader, this is the podcast for you!! I always enjoy the author chats and special guests. Cindy really has her finger on the pulse with great books that are coming out soon. She has a way of making you feel like you’re sitting on a couch with her and the author. Five stars!

the thoughtful bro ,

I love this show!!!!

Thank you for all you do for the book world.

Kpmac10 ,

Great book podcast!

I love all of Cindy’s episodes but the ones with Kelly and Cindy discussing their favorites are the best!

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