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Episode 161: Interview with Danielle Arceneaux, author of Glory Daze

April 2, 2025Author Interviewdanielle arceneaux, glory be, glory broussard, glory daze, Louisiana, Mystery Series, Pegasus Books, pegasus crime, Simon and Schustertopshelfatmerricklibrary

One of my favorite mystery series just got a brand-new installment! Glory Daze by Danielle Arceneaux has officially launched, and I couldn’t be more excited. In this highly anticipated follow-up to the award-winning Glory Be, Glory Broussard is drawn into the mystery of her ex-husband’s death—this time with an unexpected ally by her side.

Compelling, humorous, and heartfelt, this book delivers everything I love about Glory: her sharp wit, her resilience, and the way she always seems to stumble into trouble. In this episode, we dive into what makes Glory such a complex yet relatable character, whether this book fits into the Cozy Mystery genre, what Danielle is working on next, and, of course, where to find the best muffuletta in Louisiana (tune in to find out). Oh, and I may have gone on a little tangent about my love of Pyrex!

Tune in for a fantastic conversation. Thank you so much, Danielle! Follow Danielle Arceneaux on Instagram @darceneaux.

Danielle recommends, The Most by Jessica Anthony. Place your holds here for the Glory Broussard books.

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Episode 70: Interview with Isla Morley

August 23, 2021Author InterviewAmerican Historical Fiction, Author Interview, blue people, Book Discussion, book discussions, Isla Morley, kentucky, Pegasus Books, Readers Advisory, Staff Pick, wpatopshelfatmerricklibrary

In this luminous historical fiction narrative inspired by the fascinating real case of the Blue People of Kentucky, Isla Morley probes questions of identity, love, and family in her breathtaking new novel.

In 1937, there are recesses in Appalachia no outsiders have ever explored. Two government-sponsored documentarians from Ohio, a writer and photographer are dispatched to penetrate this wilderness and record what they find for President Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration. For photographer Clay Havens, the assignment is his last chance to reboot his flagging career. So when he and his journalist partner are warned away from the remote Spooklight Holler outside of town, they set off eagerly in search of a headline story.

I was hooked from the first page, second sentence. Morley’s prose is luminous indeed and I was thrilled to host her for this episode. A must read and book club gold. Can’t thank her enough for joining me.

Isla Morley recommends, The Body by Bill Bryson; Leaving Coy’s Hill by Katherine Sherbrooke; How to Fly by Barbara Kingsolver

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Episode 60: Interview with Katherine A. Sherbrooke

May 18, 2021Author InterviewAmerican Historical Fiction, Author Interview, Book Discussion, book discussions, Friday Reads, Katherine Sherbrooke, Lucy Stone, Pegasus Books, Readers Advisory, simon & schuster, Staff Pick, Susan B. Anthonytopshelfatmerricklibrary

Katherine A. Sherbrooke sat down with me for our 60th episode to talk about, Leaving Coy’s Hill, an unforgettable story about the triumphs and travails of a woman unwilling to play by the rules, based on the the remarkable life of pioneering feminist and abolitionist Lucy Stone. Lucy Stone was news to me until the gift of Leaving Coy’s Hill arrived in my mailbox. I cannot wait for you all to discover Lucy and her incredible journey. Thank you so much Katherine Sherbrooke for joining me on this episode!