The Reader's Couch

From ebook and audiobook bundles, and discounted books from popular retailers, to library resources and platforms plus lots more. Today on the couch I’m super excited to chat with Laura Yamin from the What to Read Next podcast and blog about how readers can read more books at low to no cost. We talk about using library resources, getting different library cards, and utilizing dif

Jetset to the Turks and Caicos, get recommendations of what to do when visiting, and learn more about Leanne’s debut novel Never Been Better. In the novel, we meet a woman navigating mental health struggles, love, and friendships while attending a destination wedding for her best friends in Turks and Caicos.BOOK:Never Been Better by Leanne Toshiko Simpson on Amazon or Bookshop. S

"Piglet" explores the ambitions and desires of a woman whose life is upended by a shocking betrayal just before her wedding. This leaves her questioning her choices and desires while grappling with family pressures, work stress, her relationship with food, the chaos of life itself, and her pursuit of creating the perfect cake. But through this journey, we see her examine

Can you imagine a world where the season of autumn stays indefinitely? Well, that’s exactly what happens in Amy Avery’s novel “The Longest Autumn.” In the novel, Amy transports us to a world where the four seasons are gods. Each god is transported from what is known as the divine realm to the human world every season and back again via an ancient portal called the Mirror wi

These novels not only stand the test of time but also resonate deeply with the themes of spring which include: growth, rebirth, and self-discovery. From the landscapes of Italy and England to the enchanting confines of a garden and the intricate social fabric of a 19th-century English town, these stories also invite readers on a journey through love, freedom, and the quest for pers

Get a mashup of historical fiction, women’s fiction, mystery, and lots of humor in CJ Wray’s novel “The Excitements.” In the novel we meet Josephine and Penny, two brave and witty World War II veterans who are in their late nineties and they haven't lost their killer instinct or their joy for life. They’re both in Paris to receive a prestigious honor for their role i

How well do you know your friends? Dive into a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and a mysterious disappearance in Leah Konen's "Keep Your Friends Close." In the novel we meet Mary, who is isolated and in a custody battle, and she is yearning for a friend. She meets the charming Willa and their friendship seems fated, until she shares a secret about her ex, Geor

Sharing my experiences with living in tune with the seasons and ideas and opportunities for you to embrace spring and be present this season. Spring is not just a transition from winter to summer; it's a fresh start, a rebirth, and it encourages us to restart or open new chapters in our lives.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books men

Sun of Blood and Ruin is a Zorro-inspired historical fantasy that intertwines Mesoamerican mythology and Mexican history. Set in an alternate 16th-century colonial Mexico, the novel follows a Mestiza woman named Leonora. Leonora possesses the ability to transform into a panther, and we see her as she joins forces with an Indigenous alliance to resist Spanish control.BOOK:Sun of Blo

From a thrilling mystery to keep you guessing, a fantasy you can escape into, and travel back in time with historical fiction or romance to make you swoon, these six books will keep you turning the pages!LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:- Sign up and download The BiblioLifestyle 2024 Spring Reading Guide.- The 2024 Spring Reading Guide Shortlist: Get access to all 93 books that were