Episode 15: Let's Judge a Book by its First Two Sentences
I'm overwhelmed by my TBR shelf! So today I'm going to read the first two sentences of NINE books I want to read next and choose my next one :)
Books Mentioned Today:
The Lending Library by Aliza Fogelson
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan
The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Super Adjacent by Crystal Cestari
The Miracle of Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith
The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh
Things I'm Seeing Without You by Peter Bognanni
The King's Justice by Susan Elia MacNeal
1 Jul 2020
Episode 14: I'll Have a Short Stack (of books!)
Today is July 1st which means the year is halfway through! I don't know about you but I am NOT half way through my reading goal for the year. Today I've got ten book suggestions that are under 200 pages to help you catch up a little faster.
Find me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/frankies_mama_reads/) and Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/25571743-jess-edgar) :)
22 Jun 2020
Episode 13: Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag
1. What is the best book you’ve read so far in 2020?
2. What is the best sequel you’ve read so far in 2020?
3. What is a new release you haven’t read yet, but want to?
4. What is the most anticipated release for the second half of the year?
5. What book has been the biggest disappointment?
6. What has been the biggest surprise?
7. Who is your favorite new or new to you author?
8. Who is your newest fictional crush?
9. Who is your newest favorite character?
10. What is a book that made you cry?
11. What is a book that made you happy?
12. What is your favorite film adaptation that you've seen this year?
13. What is your favorite review you've given this year?
14. What is the most beautiful book you’ve bought so far this year?
15. What book do you need to read by the end of the year?
16 Jun 2020
Episode 12: LGBT Children's Books To Be Released This Year
There are some really awesome books coming out this year for kids featuring lgbt characters, talking about pronouns and normalizing love in all the forms it comes in. On this episode I'm talking about a few of these books plus introducing a tiny new segment and telling you all about another really cool book that I already pre-ordered.
Books Mentioned:
Not So Different (https://notsodifferentbook.com/) by Cyana Riley
My Rainbow (https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/book/9781984814609) by Trinity and DeShanna Neal
Jamie and Bubbie: A Book About People's Pronouns (https://www.freespirit.com/social-and-emotional-learning-for-kids-and-teens/jamie-and-bubbie-afsaneh-moradian-maria-bogade) by Afsaneh Moradian
Bling Blaine: Throw Glitter, Not Shade (https://bookshop.org/books/bling-blaine-throw-glitter-not-shade/9781454934561) by Rob Sanders
My Two Moms (https://bookshop.org/books/my-two-moms-9781644943946/9781644943946) by Julie Murray
My Two Dads (https://bookshop.org/books/my-two-dads/9781644943922) by Julie Murray
The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families (https://bookshop.org/books/the-every-body-book-the-lgbtq-inclusive-guide-for-kids-about-sex-gender-bodies-and-families/9781787751736) by Rachel E Simon
My Heart Underwater (https://bookshop.org/books/my-heart-underwater/9780062972286) by Laurel Flores Fantauzzo
This is All Your Fault (https://bookshop.org/books/this-is-all-your-fault/9781250242341) by Aminah Mae Safi
9 Jun 2020
Episode 11: Let's Read to our Kids about Racism
White privilege, racism, police brutality, #blacklivesmatter...
If the idea of talking to your kids about those makes you uncomfortable I've got some books that may help get the conversation started. We need to talk to our kids about race regardless of their age or race. Silence is compliance which we can not afford.
Books Mentioned This Episode:
All Kinds of People by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly
Woke Baby by Mahogany L. Browne
Anti-Racist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi
Daddy There's a Noise Outside by Kenneth Braswell
Not My Idea: A Book about Whiteness by Anastasia Higginbottom
Teach Your Dragon about Diversity by Steve Herman
Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution. by Rob Sanders
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes
1 Jun 2020
Episode 10: My New Rating System is a Move in the Ripe Direction
I am ditching the usual stars and introducing a brand new rating system. On this episode I'll tell you all about how I rate books and give an example for each level.
Then stay for the end because I've got a bonus segment with Jason from Oops! All Topics (oopsalltopics.podbean.com) :)
27 May 2020
Episode 9: Books from the Dollar Tree?!
On this episode I'm talking all about my Dollar Tree haul! I found five books that I've added to my TBR (To Be Read) stack and I'll tell you all about them. Plus, I got a surprise call from my local library and I have an AMAZING Etsy small business to spotlight this week :)
Small Bookish Business Spotlight: XOMarissaDesigns (https://www.etsy.com/shop/xomarissadesigns)
Books Mentioned:
My Dark Vanessa (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44890081-my-dark-vanessa?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=gEFMcotvza&rank=1)
Amanda Wakes Up (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33522000-amanda-wakes-up?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=qcyBr0GKeq&rank=1)
Don't I Know You (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28220926-don-t-i-know-you?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=69aWREUkcx&rank=2)
The Hike (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27833803-the-hike?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=UL4dED4st4&rank=1)
Pilgrimage: My Search for the Real Pope Francis (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34069436-pilgrimage?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=fJskU8Sop2&rank=1)
Things I'm Seeing Without You (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33795874-things-i-m-seeing-without-you?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=VHElba1Uxw&rank=1)
Chat with me on Instagram and Goodreads @FrankiesMamaReads
18 May 2020
Episode 8: Is It Summertime Yet??
Every Tuesday new amazing books are published. This week I'm talking about books that are set to be published this summer! Check out the books on Goodreads using the links below.
Small Business Shoutout:
Hannah Bean Candles (https://hannahbean.us/)
Books Mentioned:
The Damned by Renee Ahdieh (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53131137-the-damned?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Kpd8oOKVAt&rank=1)
The Last Flight by Julie Clark (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52652923-the-last-flight?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=RBLvZCr6Yb&rank=1)
Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53152636-mexican-gothic?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=ybI9zWEGYR&rank=1)
Not Like the Movies by Kerry Winfrey (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52154283-not-like-the-movies?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=dmvwH23oFe&rank=2)
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53103895-one-to-watch?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=0bTeDxCBLH&rank=1)
The Last Wife by Karen Hamilton (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45288571-the-last-wife?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=3xKvgrKUHp&rank=3)
The End of Her by Shari Lapena (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49098281-the-end-of-her?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=JvstSsJahW&rank=1)
When She Was Good by Michael Robotham (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52767515-when-she-was-good?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=jzOIGuBW9c&rank=3)
Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41735874-sia-martinez-and-the-moonlit-beginning-of-everything?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=aSxdHhg8S2&rank=1)
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49089021-paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=M2BOKvWi9u&rank=1)
Louisiana Lucky by Julie Pennell (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52271020-louisiana-lucky?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=MuRIaFIAPk&rank=1)
Bear Necessity by James Gould-Bourn (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52764206-bear-necessity?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=B67lff7CDh&rank=1)
The Bright Side Sanctuary for Animals by Becky Mandelbaum (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52765833-the-bright-side-sanctuary-for-animals?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=7faxYcW4d3&rank=1)
11 May 2020
Episode 7: Fictional Mothers, Real Love
Since yesterday was Mother's Day I wanted to talk about a few books that feature strong mothers with unconditional love. They are not perfect mothers. They are realistic mothers.
Bookish Business Spotlight: EsztersCreations (https://www.etsy.com/shop/EsztersCreations?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=760136680)
4 May 2020
Episode 6: Name a Song, I'll Give You a Book
Small Bookish Business Spotlight: Carrot Fish (https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarrotFish?ref=condensed_trust_header_title_sold)
On this episode, I asked Jason from Oops! All Topics (http://oopsalltopics.podbean.com/) to make me a playlist of ten songs that I had to find books to pair with each song. He threw me a variety of songs ranging from country, classic rock and even a musical.
27 Apr 2020
Episode 5: How to Get Over a Reading Slump
Books Mentioned:
A Breath Too Late by Rocky Callen (https://amzn.to/2KJXbkh)
Stamped Out by Tonya Kappes (https://amzn.to/3bKLw0u)
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear (https://amzn.to/2W7uTFK)
Pretty Things by Janelle Brown (https://amzn.to/3bKgwOm)
Escape from Syria by Samya Kullab (https://amzn.to/3bP17MU)
Beauty by Susan Wilson (https://amzn.to/3bIz1Tt)
The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis (https://amzn.to/2VHq8nl)
Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella (https://amzn.to/3cShxnx)
The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton (https://amzn.to/2W28c5X)
Suspect by Michael Robotham (https://amzn.to/3cRGrnl)
The God Game by Danny Tobey (https://amzn.to/3eVSRfU)
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (https://amzn.to/3cQq1f1)
Cinder by Marissa Meyer (https://amzn.to/3bNone0)
The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms (https://amzn.to/2W4ThI1)
21 Apr 2020
Episode 4: Cozy Mystery Recommendations Based on How You're Spending the Pandemic
This week I'll help you find the perfect cozy mystery based on how you've been spending your time during the pandemic. Baking? Relaxing? Doing home repairs? I've got a book for that :)
Small Bookish Business Shoutout: Book Nook Sleeves (https://www.etsy.com/shop/BookNookSleeves)
Find me on Instagram (www.instagram.com/frankiesmamareads) and Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/25571743-jess-edgar)
13 Apr 2020
Episode 3: Let's Hop in the Time Machine
Let's hop in a time machine this week say Adios to 2020! On this episode I'll be discussing four books that feature time travel and stick around till the end for a bonus children's time travel book.
Small Bookish Business Shoutout: Mrs. Peggotty Arts (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MrsPeggottyArts)
6 Apr 2020
Episode 2: A Secret, A Few Murders and Some Girls with No Names
Choosing your next book to read can be really hard! Especially when bookstores and libraries are closed so you can't spend hours walking the aisles to find the perfect book. On this episode I'm reviewing three books that I read and letting you know if they might be a good distraction and how to find them during lockdown. I've also added a new segment where I feature a Small (Bookish) Business each episode. This week I'm featuring Femme Fire Books (https://femmefirebooks.com/) where you can order pre-loved and have them safely delivered to you while you stay home and stay safe.
31 Mar 2020
Episode 1: 14 Books to Read While Staying Home and Staying Safe
Library Haul for Self-Isolation
The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham
The Stranger by Harlan Coben
Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson
The Holdout by Graham Moore
You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
Recipe for a Perfect Murder by Karma Brown
My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing
Dead to Her by Sarah Pinborough
A Beginning at the End by Mike Chen
Mananaland by Pam Munoz Ryan
The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh
Laura Deen Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki
Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey
The Girls with No Names by Serena Burdick
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