Tune in weekly as host Jay connects with fellow book enthusiasts to chat about their latest reads, the topics that fuel their book obsession, and all the things that keep them glued to those pages.
42. Reading Holiday Novels + End of the Year Vibes
Bookstagrammer Mysia from BlackGirlBuJos shares holiday reading hopes, tips on connecting with book tours, and diverse reading list suggestions to cozy up this season.
18 Nov 2024
41. Writing Perfectly Candid with Author J.S. Jasper
In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with author J.S. Jasper to discuss her journey from a reader to a published author. They also talk about Jasper's latest novel, Perfectly Candid.
Tune in to hear how Jasper approaches the writing process, where she draws inspiration, and what we can expect from her next.
What we talked about:
Episode intro 00:00
Guest intro and current reads 1:03
Author journey 6:29
The writing process 10:25
The editing process 20:56
About Perfectly Candid 26:24
Favorite scene 36:39
The books cover 39:53
What's next - Spring Awakening 42:14
Lightning Round - There's a book for that 45:44
Final thoughts 49:55
Books mentioned in this episode:
A Love Most Fatal by Kath Richards
Perfectly Candid by JS Jasper
Bite Me Twice by JS Jasper
Spring Awaking by JS Jasper
Diamond Brother Series by Anthony Horowitz
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
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Connect with today's guest:
Connect with JS Jasper on Instagram @jsjsprwrts
Shop Cover Snob:
Shop current special editions
Final Thoughts:
Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs
Join our November buddy read discussion on Instagram for Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight.
For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com (mailto:info@jaybraggs.com) .
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28 Oct 2024
40. Reading That Brings Joy + Creating Fun Bookish Content
In today's episode, Jay is sitting down with fellow Bookstagrammer Bridget to chat about her thoughts on finding joy in reading. Tune in to hear them discuss how Bridget creates a joyful reading experience and her unique approach to content creation.
What we talked about:
Episode intro 00:00
Guest intro and current reads 00:41
The joy of reading 12:09
Reading routines 17:00
Balancing heavy reads 23:30
Book expectations 28:59
Thoughts on tropes 32:36
Intention behind content 43:35
Book clubs and buddy reads 47:27
Final recommendations 50:46
Lightning Round - There's a book for that 54:31
Final Thoughts 1:00:47
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable
The Attic Child by Lola Jaye
Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
Clear Water by Nina
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin
Author Kennedy Ryan
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings
Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen
Author Beverly Jenkins
Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
I Did a New Thing by Tabitha Brown
Reel by Kennedy Ryan
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
The Love Songs of W. E. B. Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers
Well Read Black Girl by Glory Edim
The Attic Child by Lola Jaye
James by Percival Everett
Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto
Forget Me Not by Julie Soto
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin
Finding Me by Viola Davis
Wildflower by Aurora James
Over the Influence by Joanna Jojo Levesque
Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
All book links above are affiliate links. By purchasing the books through the links What Ya Reading? Podcast, will earn a small commission.
Connect with today's guest:
Connect with Bridget on Instagram @knotabookclub
Follow Bridget on Fable
Shop Cover Snob:
Shop current special editions
Final Thoughts:
Follow Jay on Instagram @bookswithjaybraggs
Join our November buddy-read discussion on Instagram for Bitter and Sweet by Rhonda McKnight.
For inquiries please email info@jaybraggs.com (mailto:info@jaybraggs.com) .
Don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.
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