The Book Snug Podcast

Send us a Text Message.Hi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our 3 Peas in a Pod series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest for this episode is Lexie Yoder. Lexie chose Fourth Wing, a fantasy featuring dragons by Rebecca Yarros, for us to read together and talk about. We're thrilled t

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Julia and Stephany discuss the books they are looking forward to diving into this summer. Their book lists include backlist and new release selections in several genres: mystery/thriller, science fiction, speculative fiction, historical fiction, adventure/romance and magical realism. It going to be a great summer of reading!Julia's BooksThe F

Send us a Text Message.Julia and Stephany are sharing reading experiences that go beyond the books to include related experiences, settings and simple serendipitous moments which elevate the stories to the Exceptional level. Julia's BooksWalk Two Moons by Sharon CreechThe Murderer's Maid: A Lizzie Borden Novel by Erika MailmanHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. RowlingEra

Send us a Text Message.Due to that thing called life, Stephany is flying solo this week. She's talking about books that give good, happy, uplifting vibes. These books are great for counteracting all the negative aspects of life we face in the modern world. if you are looking for a feel -good story, you've come to the right place. And don't worry - Julia will be back in the next epi

Send us a Text Message.In celebration of Mother's Day, we've invited Jo Hart back to the show . Jo is Julia's Nana and Stephany's mom. We talk about how our mothers have impacted and encouraged our reading lives. It's a fun, informal chat that covers a variety of books. Books, Etc.Great Lion of God by Taylor CaldwellDear and Glorious Physician by Taylor CaldwellCaptains and Kings b

Send us a Text Message.We're deviating from the original plan for this week's episode (for reasons we discuss in the show). Instead of offering fictional worlds we'd like to visit, we're sharing our suggestions for books that would make great adaptions for the big or small screen.Julia's WishlistWalk Two Moons by Sharon CreechFairest by Gail Carson LevineRevolution by Jennifer Donn

Send us a Text Message.We're having a stellar reading year so far in 2024. In this chapter, we're sharing some of our best (and worst) books of January, February and March. Fiction and non-fiction showed up and delivered in a big way for us and we're excited to share our favorites with you.Julia’s Books:Elizabeth by Margaret GeorgeSnow and Rose by Emily Winfield MartinThe 100-Yea

Send us a Text Message.Hi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our "3 Peas in a Pod" series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest for this episode is Jay Yoder, Stephany's husband and Julia's dad. Jay chose Outside, a thriller by Ragnar Jonasson, for us to read together and talk about. We

Send us a Text Message.We are having such a great start to reading year that we decided to share some of our not-quite-cream-of-the-crop-but still-great reads of 2024. Join us as we gush about some historical fiction, fantasy, middle grade, non-fiction and mystery books that have kept us enthralled and entertained during these first few months of the new year. Julia’s Books:The S

Send us a Text Message.As readers, we are almost required to say "the book was better" any time we encounter a movie adaptation. Here in the Book Snug, we are going out on a limb and saying that sometimes the movie is the better experience. Take a listen to this episode to find out which movies surpass the books they're based on and the reasons why we think so. Happy listening! The