The Reader's Couch
A book podcast where you will discover new books and get reading tips, but we also talk about lifestyle, wellness, and self-care. So let's learn something new, feel encouraged and inspired, and have fun!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 250
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Ep. 185 Sun of Blood and Ruin by Mariely Lares
Sun of Blood and Ruin is a Zorro-inspired historical fantasy that intertwines Mesoamerican mythology and Mexican history. Set in an alternate 16th-century colonial Mexico, the …
Ep. 184 The 6 Best New Books to Read This Spring
From a thrilling mystery to keep you guessing, a fantasy you can escape into, and travel back in time with historical fiction or romance to make you swoon, these six books will …
Ep. 183 The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo
The mythological and the mysterious are intertwined in Yangsze Choo's novel "The Fox Wife." The story is set in 1908 Manchuria (in northeast China,) and we meet a fox spirit na…
Ep. 182 Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj
Peel back the layers of a diverse Palestinian American community in Baltimore. That's what you can expect in "Behind You Is the Sea" by Susan Muaddi Darraj. "Behind You Is the…
Ep. 181 Midnight on Beacon Street by Emily Ruth Verona
If you love classic horror movies and 90’s nostalgia then you’re in for a treat because Emily Ruth Verona joins me on the couch to talk about her debut horror thriller "Midnight…
Ep. 180 The American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin
Set in pre-Civil War New Orleans, we follow Ady, an enslaved girl who joins a secret resistance movement run by women who are fighting against slavery and sabotaging the Confede…
Ep. 179 Twice Lived by Joma West
How do you prepare loved ones for your inevitable disappearance? We unravel all this plus more in Joma West's novel, "Twice Lived." In the novel, we follow a troubled teen, to…
Ep. 178 The Layers of Adult Friendships with Amy Allen Clark + Book Recommendations
From talking about friends old and new, how to meet new friends, and rekindle old friendships that have fallen by the wayside, this is a heartfelt chat on the significance of fr…
Ep. 177 On the Plus Side by Jenny L. Howe
This is a makeover reality television show and behind-the-scenes romance mash-up, where the lines between performance and authenticity blur. Today on the couch, I'm joined by …
Ep. 176 Let's Talk All About Journaling
As I flipped through the pages of my journals, I gained so much perspective on life. I had the opportunity to relive memories and experiences, and I have a tried and true place…
Ep. 175 Family Family by Laurie Frankel
Family and social media can be loving and bring us together, but they can get complicated and messy fast. In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Laurie Frankel, whose n…
Ep. 174 Seven of My Most Anticipated Books of 2024
From literary fiction to thrillers, horror, historical fiction, and more, this episode is a treasure trove for any bibliophile seeking a glimpse into some of the fantastic book…
Ep. 173 The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner
What happens when a murder is linked to a group of mothers you're friends with? In The Other Mothers, a young journalist finds herself in the middle of a wealthy London communi…
Ep. 172 The 5 Things I’m Focusing on for 2024
In this episode, I open up and share my top five priorities and goals for 2024. I share where my head is, what I think and feel, and what I'm working towards. My main pillars …
Ep. 171 Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
There's something undeniably magical about reconnecting with a past love, especially when that journey intertwines with a rediscovery of your own roots. That's the spellbinding…
Ep. 170 The 2024 Winter Reading Guide + 6 New Books to Add To Your TBR
Listen in as I turn the pages of The BiblioLifestyle 2024 Winter Reading Guide and share six page-turners that are the perfect companions for the cold winter months. You'll als…
Ep. 169 The Manor House by Gilly Macmillan
What would you do if you won the lottery? We discuss that plus more as we unravel how a lottery win turns into a deadly curse in Gilly Macmillan's novel, "The Manor House." In…
Ep. 168 Sharing Our Stories: Get to Know Victoria, Cindy and Amy
This episode is a get-to-know-us chat trio edition! Joining me on the couch is Cindy Burnett from the Thoughts from a Page Podcast and Amy Allen Clark, who runs the momadvice.c…
Ep. 167 The Good Part by Sophie Cousens
Ever wished you could fast-forward to the best parts of your life? That's what Lucy Young did in Sophie's Cousens's latest novel, "The Good Part." In "The Good Part," Lucy st…
Ep. 166 Before You Set Your Reading Goals Do This
Craft your own reading life for a more meaningful literary year ahead! Join me on the couch as I share five tips to help you create reading goals that align with your life and …