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. 145 Simply West African by Pierre Thiam
Embark on a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of West Africa. In this episode, Chef Pierre Thiam joins us on the couch to dis…
Ep. 144 Revisit Your Reading Goals: Doing A Fourth-Quarter Check-In
Finish the year strong and achieve your reading goals! By doing a fourth-quarter reading check-in, you'll get back on track with your reading goals and get clarity on how to na…
Ep. 143 Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison
Ready to unravel a chilling tale? In this episode, horror writer Rachel Harrison joins us on the couch as she unravels the layers of her latest horror masterpiece, "Black Sheep…
Ep. 142 Unveiling The 2023 Fall Reading Guide + 8 New Books For Your Autumn Reading List
Are you ready to curl up with a good book as the leaves start to fall? Listen in as I turn the pages of The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Fall Reading Guide and share eight new books t…
Ep. 141 Sign Here by Claudia Lux
What if hell wasn't all fire and brimstone but a corporate hellscape instead? Well, we see this concept come to life in the darkly satirical world created by debut author Claud…
Ep. 140 From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Overcoming Daily Overwhelm with Jenna Hermans
Do you feel like you're drowning in the chaos of your daily life? Today, we're welcoming Jenna Hermans to the show, the author of "Chaos to Calm", a guide filled with practical…
Ep. 139 Inside the Upcoming Epigraph Literary Festival (2023-2024 Fall Winter Event)
From registration (which is absolutely free) to an exciting lineup of authors, I’ll share everything you need to know. Can’t make it live? No worries – we’re also offering two…
Ep. 138 The Cherokee Rose by Tiya Miles
From exploring her debut novel's republication to revisiting her National Book Award winning book “All That She Carried,” plus getting a sneak peek into her upcoming book, “Wild…
Ep. 137 The Hundred Loves of Juliet by Evelyn Skye
Dive into a world of romance, nostalgia, and fantasy with this enchanting modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet. In this episode, author Evelyn Skye shares more about her debut…
NEW Podcast Programming: Fall 2023 Into Winter 2024
I'm thrilled (and a tad nervous) to share my new plans for the podcast moving forward. I'm also extending an open invitation to readers to participate in the show moving forwar…
Ep. 136 Unfinished Business by Melanie Smith
Have you ever felt stuck in a loop of past traumas or haunted by unresolved emotions? Our guest today, Melanie Smith, author of "Unfinished Business: 8 Steps to Heal Your Traum…
Ep. 135 The Radcliffe Ladies' Reading Club by Julia Bryan Thomas
Four young women from different backgrounds are connected when they become a part of a book club in a quaint bookstore. You'll also discover how author Julia Bryan Thomas's pers…
Ep. 134 Plantains and Our Becoming by Melania Luisa Marte
How does an author use poetry to explore her identity, culture, and ancestry? In this episode, we delve deep into the poetic landscape with Melania Luisa Marte, author of the d…
Ep. 133 After That Night by Karin Slaughter (A Will Trent Thriller)
Get insights into how the book translates to the Will Trent series on ABC, the development of the characters over the series, and confirmation that the latest book, "After That …
Ep. 132 Falling Back in Love with Being Human by Kai Cheng Thom
Ever wonder how you can restore your faith in humanity amidst disappointment? Listen to this intimate and thought-provoking conversation with author Kai Cheng Thom about her t…
Ep. 131 Navigating the Hallowed Halls of Campus and Academia Novels
Are you intrigued by both campus novels and academia novels? Join me as we talk about the distinctive traits of these novels, the similarities and differences, and the stories …
Ep. 130 The Freedom Clause by Hannah Sloane
If your spouse suggested you each sleep with other people one night a year for the next five years, would you agree? Well, we get to see how that plays out in Hannah Sloane's d…
Ep. 129 You Can Trust Me by Wendy Heard
Two best friends have been grifting their way through California's elite, but their next target is not who he seems to be; their scam goes awry and ends up putting their lives i…
Ep. 128 The Moon Represents My Heart by Pim Wangtechawat
Let's travel through time with a Chinese-British family of time travelers! Listen in as I chat with author Pim Wangtechawat about her debut novel, The Moon Represents My Heart,…
Ep. 127 All the Gold Stars by Rainesford Stauffer
Are you genuinely ambitious, or are you caught in a cycle of constantly trying to prove yourself? Join us as we delve into the complexities of ambition with our insightful gues…