The Reader's Couch Literary Tea Party

Send me a text message with your thoughtsThis is a fictional biography of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet as the secretary of labor in FDR’s cabinet. In this novel, we learn about Frances’s professional achievements and personal life, including her struggles to raise a family.BOOK:Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray on Amazon or Bookshop. SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.MORE...

Send me a text message with your thoughtsCome with us on a historical journey through books highlighting women's remarkable contributions to society. Cindy Burnett from the Thoughts from a Page Podcast joins me on the couch to share five books about trailblazing women in history.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.MORE RESOURCES:Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.JO...

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Send me a text message with your thoughtsCan the music of our youth forever shape our lives? In Mariah Stovall's novel "I Love You So Much It's Killing Us Both," she explores the enduring impact of teen friendships and punk anthems on our identities. So in this episode, we talk about the complexities of adolescent relationships, the powerful role of music in forming connections and memories, as well as the portrayal of teenage girls in literature and society.BOOK:I Love You So Mu...

Send me a text message with your thoughtsFrom what defines a historical rom-com, similarities and differences between other sub-genres, and how it provides a seamless transition for fans of contemporary rom-coms, Francesca from the Under the Book Covers blog shares all that plus more in the episode. Get her expert recommendations for must-read authors and books within the genre. Additionally, we explore Francesca's reading journey, and we talk about the resources available on her blog t...

Send me a text message with your thoughtsGo on a magical adventure with this book about books by author Gareth Brown. In "The Book of Doors" we meet Cassie Andrews, a bookseller in New York City, who is given a magical book capable of transporting her anywhere, and with this book, any and every door will open for her. So along with her roommate, Izzy, they embark on a grand adventure, but soon they encounter dangers, including a mysterious protector of magical books known as the ...