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Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Jennifer Van Der Kleut
If you’re craving a book that channels the delicious, edge-of-your-seat thrill of those iconic ’90s psychological dramas — think The Hand That Rocks the Cradle…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Lynn Cullen
I’ve been collecting vintage Marilyn Monroe books since college (shoutout to Brattle Book Shop in Boston), so I was beyond thrilled to welcome Lynn Cullen to…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Marisa Walz
I was so excited to welcome Marisa Walz to Books Are Chic to celebrate her debut psychological thriller, Good Intentions. This fast-paced, page-turning novel…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Emiko Jean
YA royalty, Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, and New York Times bestselling author Emiko Jean joined me—and it was an absolute dream. Her latest YA romance…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Amy DuBois Barnett
The ’90s. Hip-hop. Fashion. A fabulous, badass leading lady. A glossy magazine world. All the perfect ingredients for Amy DuBois Barnett’s stunning debut…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Karen Winn
Beyond excited to welcome back Karen Winn—my fellow Boston gal—for her latest twisty, suspenseful thriller, The Society. Set in historic Beacon Hill, the novel…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Samantha Markum
Episode 2 of Season 5 had me absolutely thrilled to chat with YA queen Samantha Markum! We came together to celebrate her latest novel, The Roommate…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Ashley Elston
Thrilled to kick off Season 5 with Book of the Month pick and Reese’s Book Club alum, Ashley Elston! We’re celebrating her sophomore thriller, Anatomy of an…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Katie Bernet
The final episode of Season 4—and episode 70—is here! I’m beyond thrilled to welcome debut YA author Katie Bernet to the podcast to celebrate her forthcoming…
Books are ChicTribute to Sophie Kinsella
In the words of Danny Pellegrino- Queen, Icon, Legend Sophie Kinsella passed on December 10th, leaving an immeasurable hole in our bookish hearts. My feelings…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Rachel Cohn
I had so much fun kicking off the holiday season with Rachel Cohn! We chatted all about her latest rom-com with Melissa de la Cruz, My Ex-Husband’s…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Jesse Q. Sutanto
One of our final episodes of the year features Jesse Q. Stutanto! We celebrated her latest novel, Next Time Will Be Our Turn—an epic love story with heart…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Amy Lea
Beyond excited to welcome Amy Lea back to Books Are Chic! Romance icon, Bravo stan, and an absolute ball of joy, Amy is truly one of my favorite guests…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Stephanie Burns
Calling all pop-culture enthusiasts! ✨ Debut author Stephanie Burns joins the podcast to dish on her fabulous novel Far From the A-List! We’re celebrating a…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Joss Richard
Sometimes you read a book that sparks so much joy you wish you could linger in its pages forever. It’s Different This Time by Joss Richards was exactly that…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Marisa Kashino
Debut author Marisa Kashino joined me to celebrate her novel, Best Offer Wins—easily one of my top reads of 2025. I devoured this book. The leading lady is…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Mia Sheridan
New York Times bestselling author Mia Sheridan joins me to talk all about her latest romance–thriller, The Fix. A true fixture in the romance world, Sheridan…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Alissa Lee
Craving dark academia vibes? A twisty fall thriller? Look no further. Alissa Lee’s debut, With Friends Like These, has it all. Set at Harvard (Boston girl…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Brisa Carleton
✨I had the absolute best time chatting with Broadway queen and debut author Brisa Carleton about her dazzling novel, Last Call at the Savoy. 🍸 A literary…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Jamie Brenner
My OG and inaugural Books Are Chic guest, Jamie Brenner, is back — and this time, we’re celebrating her latest novel, The Weekend Crashers 🧶✨ Inspired by her…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Joan O'Leary
Sometimes the fates align — you read a fabulous book and get the chance to chat with the even more fabulous author behind it. Case in point: A Killer Wedding…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding
Beyond thrilled to welcome back the dynamic writing duo Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding to celebrate the latest installment in their For the Love of Austen…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Ellen O'Clover
The perfect autumnal read exists in Ellen O'Clovers adult romance debut, The Heartbreak Hotel. Do not be fooled by the charming and magical cover of this book…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Nora Dahlia
I was absolutely thrilled to welcome Nora Dahlia back to Books are Chic to celebrate her latest romance, Backslide! Set across dual timelines, this novel takes…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Eli Rallo
✨ TikTok star and author @eli.rallo joined me to celebrate her latest essay collection, Does Anyone Else Feel This Way? — a sharp, funny, and deeply relatable…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Kate Belli
Today let's celebrate author and major Swiftie (!!!) Kate Belli joined me to celebrate her latest release, The Gallery Assistant. A thriller set against post…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Madeline Martin
The Secret Book Society is the perfect book club pick. A book for book lovers, for history lovers and for lovers of sisterhood and friendship. There are so…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Clemence Michallon
Thrilled to welcome back Clemence Michallon for her latest thriller, Our Last Resort. If you are a long time listener than you know I love a cult and this book…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Julie Olivia
Give me all things 90's, add a romance and well then that is the cherry on the nostalgic sundae. I was beyond thrilled to welcome Julie Olivia to Books are…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Laura Dickerman
We clocked in over an hour so clearly I had a blast with Laura Dickerman chatting about her debut, Hot Desk. Hot Desk is not your average romcom, it is filled…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Kathleen Barber
250 episodes of Books are Chic and there is no better way to celebrate than with a perfect end of summer romance! I was so thrilled to welcome Kathleen Barber…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Jaclyn Westlake
I was so excited to welcome Jaclyn Westlake to the podcast for her latest romcom meets women's fiction, Lucky Break. Set in a small lake town, Eliza is ready…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Anna Barrington
Take a look into the dark side of the art world with Anna Barrington's debut, The Spectacle. Hailed by People as a "social thriller", it is the perfect…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Melissa O'Connor
Back with a new episode that has old Hollywood, glam, mystery and so much more. I had the best time welcoming first time author, Melissa O'Connor to Books are…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Mary Alice Monroe
What an author to have join me on my 50th episode of the year! Iconic, thoughtful and legendary writer, Mary Alice Monroe joins me this week on the podcast. We…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Megan Miranda
What a guest to welcome in August! Megan Miranda is a thriller queen and her latest, You Belong Here is no exception to her collection of masterpieces. College…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Morgan Pager
Oh how I love a summer romcom with a magical twist! Do you? If so, The Art of Vanishing by professional book queen, Morgan Pager. I have been a longtime…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Karen White
Beyond ecstatic to welcome best-selling author, Karen White to Books are Chic! We were celebrating her latest, That Last Carolina Summer- a perfect blend of…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Libby Hubscher
A little Indiana Jones and a little Romancing the Stone are what make up, Heart Marks the Spot. A treasure hunting romcom with a bada** leading lady and a…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Sally Blakely
What a joy to welcome Sally Blakely to Books are Chic to celebrate her debut, Friends to Lovers. Dubbed, "the ultimate summer romance" it is a delightfully…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Kate Myers
It was so much fun to welcome Kate Myers to Books are Chic for her latest, Salty. A perfect beach read with a little bit mystery, little drama and a whole lot…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Neely Tubati Alexander
Ok two things I love are Bravo TV and true crime and of course books, so when a romcom comes out that encompasses ALL of that- well that is a must read for me…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Kaira Rouda
Another OG to my booksta career and I am so happy to pair these two together today, Kaira Rouda. She is also part of the Killer Author Club and a thriller…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Kimberly Belle
One of Books are Chic OG's is back, Kimberly Belle! We are celebrating her latest, The Expat Affair, a psychological thriller set in Amsterdam within the dark…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Christine Pride
A dreamy romance and a perfect beach read, all in one- this is Christine Pride's solo debut, All the Men I've Loved Again. I had the best time welcoming…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Emily Harding
Newly minted, Book of the Month July selection author, Emily Harding is with me today! She and her writing partner, Audrey Bellezza are no strangers to Books…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Peter Swanson
Fellow North Shore friend, Peter Swanson has done it again with Kill Your Darlings! A twisty thriller centered around a dark and spiraling marriage all told in…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Hannah Brown
I loved welcoming Hannah Brown back to Books are Chic! I loved her debut romance, MIstakes We Never Made (out in PB now!) and absolutely adored her follow-up-…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Kate Spencer
My fellow MA gal, Kate Spencer, was back to chat her latest romcom- All's Fair in Love and Pickleball. Anytime chatting with Kate is a time well spent. She is…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Amy Poeppel
Amy Poeppel has a way with humor, family and relationships like no other. Her latest novel, Far and Away, is no exception. I was so excited to welcome Amy back…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Karen Dukess
Welcome to Murder week is the perfect cozy mystery that well all need right now. Starring Cath, who travels across the pond to solve a mystery left behind by…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Laura Leffler
Love a new author guest on the podcast, as always, so I was thrilled to welcome Laura Leffler! Her debut, Tell Them You Lied, is a psychological thriller set…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Jessica Anya Blau
⛱️ Bonus summer Friday ep. 🎙️ ☀️ One of my favorite jobs that I have ever held was @bobbibrown @justbobbidotcom Counter Manager at @barneysny New York so…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Audrey Ingram
I was so delighted to welcome Audrey Ingram to Books are Chic for her latest, The Summer We Ran. This book was such a great summer read. A mix of major…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Ali Brady
Bestie authors, Ali Brady, joined me (they may be approaching the 5 timers club soon!) for their latest, Battle of the Bookstores. This delightful beach read…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic Annabel Monaghan
I welcomed summer reading royalty to Books are Chic once again with one of my favorites, Annabel Monaghan. Auto-buy, will read anything she reads, sign me up…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Friends and Fiction- 5 year celebration!
What a thrill to welcome the ladies of Friends and Fiction to celebrate 5 years of connecting readers with stories! It was such a joy to chat with Mary Kay…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Kristy Woodson Harvey
If Books are Chic had a 5 timers club like SNL, this author would be part of it. I am so thrilled to welcome back Kristy Woodson Harvey! She is an all time…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Katherine Center
Utter joy and delight- those are the books that Katherine Center gives us. Center also radiates this energy too. The book world is a better place because of…
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Lana Schwartz
You all know I love to support 831 Stories- the mixologists of the most perfect literary cocktails. So of course I was thrilled to welcome Lana Schwartz for…