In this episode, I’m joined by the fabulous Merrick White, the creative force behind @merricksart. We dive into her inspiring journey from blogging to becoming a top fashion influencer and building a thriving business that empowers women to feel confident in their style. Merrick also shares how growing up in a book-loving home shaped her reading life today—and yes, she’s still a big reader! We wrap things up with a fun fashion-themed “this or that” lightning round and two great book recommendations from Merrick herself. Whether you're here for the fashion or the fiction, there’s something for everyone in this episode!Her recs:One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune and Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave (#5 in the series)Website: www.merricksart.comIG: @merricksart
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49: Chat with Sarah MacLean
This week, I had the absolute joy of chatting with bestselling author Sarah MacLean! Known for her wildly popular historical romances, Sarah is taking a bold step into new territory with her latest novel These Summer Storms. We dive into what inspired this emotional family drama, the importance of reading for fun and joy, and why romance still holds such a vital place in the literary world. These Summer Storms explores grief, sibling estrangement, and the unraveling of a wealthy family's legacy—and we unpack it all in this heartfelt conversation.Website: https://www.sarahmaclean.net/IG: @sarahmaclean
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48: June Books
What a month! We’ve settled into a great summer routine and I am cruising through the audiobooks + kindle reading while on my daily walks, quiet time on the porch, and pool! Favorites of the month were for sure Atmosphere, Night Watcher, and These Summer Storms. I think you’ll be seeing these books a ton this summer. Did you have any favorites from June?12 audiobooks + 10 kindleFavorites🎧 These Summer Storms ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫🎧 Night Watcher ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫LikedThe Names ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Tilt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Rebel Summer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Sandwich ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 How Freaking Romantic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️What the Deep Water Knows ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We Met Like This ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Welcome to Murder Week ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫🎧 One Last Resort ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫Just Okay🎧 A Court of Thorn and Roses ⭐️⭐️⭐️Yours For The Season ⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 Someone Knows ⭐️⭐️⭐️Business Casual ⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 What If I Never Get Over You ⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧 The Summer We Ran ⭐️⭐️⭐️If All Else Sails ⭐️⭐️⭐️SkipDon’t Let Him In ⭐️⭐️💫A Beautiful Family ⭐️⭐️Don’t Open Your Eyes ⭐️⭐️
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47: Chat with Karen Dukess
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by author Karen Dukess for a delightful and inspiring conversation! We chat all about her fascinating path to becoming a writer, the winding journey (and setbacks) that came with working on her second book, and, of course, her brand new novel Welcome to Murder Week. We had so much fun talking about it!Her first book: The Last Book PartyWebsite: www.karendukess.comInstagram: @karendukess
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46: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Discussion
SPOILERS!! In the month of June, we discussed Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea—a raw, powerful novel that dives into the complexities of addiction, identity, and resilience. Even more special? Author Jessica Guerrieri joined us for the conversation. Since the book is rooted in her own lived experience with alcoholism, her insights brought incredible depth, vulnerability, and honesty to our discussion. It was an unforgettable chat full of emotion, reflection, and hope.
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