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E135: Interview with Danielle Arceneaux, author of Glory Be

December 22, 2023Author Interviewdanielle arceneaux, glory be, glory broussard, Louisiana, Mystery, Mystery Series, pegasus crime, Simon and Schustertopshelfatmerricklibrary

Top Shelf is ending 2023 with the glorious Glory Be, a fantastic mystery by debut author Danielle Arceneaux. Glory Be is “Murder She Wrote” with an African American lead. Instead of Cabot Cove, readers will find themselves in Lafayette, Louisiana and you will want to take that journey! Glory Be is the first in a vivid and charming crime series set in the bayou, introducing readers to the hilariously uncensored amateur sleuth Glory Broussard. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club. For this episode Danielle Arceneaux talks about writing her debut, what’s next for Miss Glory herself and so much more. Glory Be is a must read, a perfect gift, and a series we all look forward to. Thank you so much for joining me Danielle!

Danielle Arceneaux recommends: The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman; The Housekeepers by Alex Hay

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Episode 104: Interview with Alice Elliott Dark author of Fellowship Point

October 21, 2022Author InterviewAlice Eliott Dark, Fellowship Point, In the Gloaming, land preservation, Maine, Mary Sue Rucci Books, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Simon and Schustertopshelfatmerricklibrary

Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark is the masterful story of a lifelong friendship between two very different women with shared histories and buried secrets, tested in the twilight of their lives, set across the arc of the 20th century, and it is magnificent.

“I can’t remember the last time I’ve fallen so hard for a book. Fellowship Point is about many things: friendship, secrets, legacy, love, family—but the true magic here is in the writing…” ~ Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

Fellowship Point: this book, this book! It was such a joy to read and this conversation is fantastic. I cannot thank Alice enough.

Alice Elliott Dark recommends: The Complicities by Stacey D’ Erasmo; Which Side Are You On by Ryan Lee Wong; Lucky Turtle by Bill Roorbach

Follow Alice Elliott Dark on Instagram: @aliceelliottdark

Place you holds here for all Alice Elliott Dark titles.

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Episode 83 : Interview with Jennifer Fawcett, author of BENEATH THE STAIRS

February 22, 2022Author InterviewAtria Books, Author Interview, Beneath the Stairs, Book Discussion, book discussions, Childhood trauma, debut, debut author, Friday Reads, Jennifer Fawcett, Readers Advisory, Simon and Schuster, Staff Picktopshelfatmerricklibrary

“OH MY GOD!” That’s what author/director/actress Leslie Zemeckis says about BENEATH THE STAIRS the debut by Jennifer Fawcett. And author Wendy Walker, author of Don’t Look for Me says, “In Beneath the Stairs, Jennifer Fawcett explores the lasting impact of childhood trauma in this metaphysical story about a house with buried secrets. An enthralling debut by a gifted storyteller!”

BENEATH THE STAIRS is a story about the trauma that follows us from childhood to adulthood and returning to the beginning to reach the end. I was on the edge of my seat. Jennifer and I talked about her inspiration for the book, writing something scary in the deep woods, and how building up to writing a novel is very similar to running a marathon. Great interview – especially the part about her playwriting which was fascinating. Thank you Jennifer!

Jennifer Fawcett recommends, Catch Her When She Falls by Allison Buccola

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Episode 78: Interview with Ethan Joella, A LITTLE HOPE

December 20, 2021Author InterviewA Little Hope, Author Interview, Book Discussion, book discussions, book of the month, botm, debut, debut author, Ethan Joella, family, family drama, Friday Reads, grief, literary fiction, middle chil, Read With Jenna, Readers Advisory, Scribner, Simon and Schuster, small town life, Staff Picktopshelfatmerricklibrary

“It’s all here—community, family and friendship, how we love, grieve…a story of ordinary moments that connect and eventually transform us in extraordinary ways.”
—Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of Lucia, Lucia and The Shoemaker’s Wife

I mean that quote right there says it all about A LITTLE HOPE by Ethan Joella. It was an absolute delight to sit down with him to talk about this remarkable gem of a book. A LITTLE HOPE gives us hope and it’s exactly what I needed as an end of year read. The book is book club gold. Ethan Joella also gives listeners some holiday cheer in this episode – to find out what those gifts are, you’ll have to listen to find out. It may involve actress Jean Smart… Thank you Ethan for joining me!

Ethan Joella recommends Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson.

You can follow Ethan Joella @joellawriting on Instagram and Twitter!

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