Author Courtney Walsh joins the BFF Book Club to discuss Brighter Than Before.

Katherine Reay joins me to talk about The Undercover Bookshop, the fascinating roles women played in Cold War espionage, and why the truth behind historical fiction is often stranger than anything an author could make up. Plus, she shares a Book Flight of Classic British Mysteries.

Bestselling author Annie Barrows joins me to talk about her journey from editor to writer, why kids are the most interesting people on earth, and the joy behind her Stella & Marigold series. We also talk about writing with the reader in mind, the magic of getting lost in a good book, and the lasting love readers have for The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

Alex Alexander, author of Are We Friends Yet? and host of the Friendship IRL podcast, joins me to talk about writing her first book, navigating the publishing process, and why building deeper friendships often starts with reframing how we think about connection. Her book flight features books centered on friendship and connection.

Zibby Owens joins me to talk about her new memoir, Between Chapters, motherhood, reinvention, and navigating the chapters of life we don’t always see coming. Plus, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing more than 2,300 authors and building a life around books.

Author and longtime librarian Gordon Jack joins me to talk about Poppy Montgomery Gets Even, finding humor in flawed characters, unlikely friendships, and the power of connection across generations.

New York Times bestselling author Penn Cole joins me to celebrate Burn of the Everflame. We talk romantasy, her journey from indie to hybrid publishing, the growing influence of readers, and the books that gave her “lightbulb moments” as a writer.

Hank Phillippi Ryan joins me to talk about her 40-year career as an investigative journalist, her transition from reporting true crime to writing bestselling thrillers, and the family secrets at the heart of Mother, Daughter, Sister, Stranger. We also chat about storytelling, perspective, and why she still learns something new every day she writes.

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Andre Hardy, a former NFL player and author of the debut crime novel Tear the City Down. Drawing from his own experiences in professional football, Andre brings an insider’s perspective to this gritty, atmospheric novel set in San Diego.

Romantic suspense author Natalie Walters joins the BFF Book Club to discuss Spies, Lies, and Alibis, writing authentic suspense, balancing romance and humor, and creating stories readers can escape into.