Bibliophile Breakdown is a podcast for people who finish a book and immediately need to talk about it.
Join readers, authors, and bookish content creators as we discuss books, characters, themes, questionable decisions, and all things bibliophile in nature. From book commentary and author conversations to recommendations and deep dives, we go beyond the pages.
Because the last page isn't the last word.
Gabrielle Sher on Odessa, Jewish Folklore & the Horror of History
I’m joined by Gabrielle Sher, author of Odessa, a haunting Jewish Gothic novel set in 1905 Odessa that explores Jewish folklore, historical trauma, violence, family, autonomy, and resilience.
Gabrielle and I talk about the family history and Jewish folklore that inspired Odessa, the research behind the novel, and the period pogroms...including the horrors women faced during these acts of persecution.
We dive into the role of golems and Jewish folklore, the moral gray areas of characters, and the complicated family dynamics at the heart of the story.
If you love Jewish Gothic horror, historical horror, Gothic fiction, Jewish folklore, golems, and literary horror, listen now!
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🖋️ Newsletter & website: https://www.gabriellesher.com/ (https://www.gabriellesher.com/)
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20 Oct 2026
The Horror, Thriller & Indie Books You Need to Know with Suzie
Today Suzie (@momslisteningtoherbooksagain) joins us to talk about her lifelong reading journey, her love of horror and thriller books, and the indie authors she thinks more readers need to discover. We dive into the books and authors that have shaped her as a reader, how reading can support mental health and personal growth, and what makes the online book community so special.
Suzie also shares her tips for discovering and supporting indie authors, her experience building community through Bookstagram and social media, and her love of raccoons. Love you, Olly! 🦝
If you're looking for your next horror book, thriller, indie author, or book community obsession, this episode is for you.
📱 Follow Suzie: https://www.instagram.com/momslisteningtoherbooksagain/ (https://www.instagram.com/momslisteningtoherbooksagain/)
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13 Oct 2026
S.T. Ashman on Her Silence, Family Secrets & Plot Twists
Author S.T. Ashman joins Bibliophile Breakdown to talk about her thriller Her Silence, a story filled with family secrets, justice, and unexpected twists.
We dive into creating multi-generational characters, developing Nicole and her family, building plot twists that keep readers engaged, and the creative process behind bringing a complicated family story to life. S.T. also shares the realities of indie publishing, book marketing, and how Bookstagram and social media can help independent authors connect with readers.
📱 Follow S.T. Ashman: https://www.instagram.com/stashmanauthor/ (https://www.instagram.com/stashmanauthor/)
🖋️ Newsletter & website: https://www.ashmanbooks.com/ (https://www.ashmanbooks.com/)
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