This week I interviewed the masterful Martha Hall Kelly over on Substack.
To celebrate, I’m giving away a free copy of her new novel, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club! It’s the perfect combination of seaside summer escape, fascinating historical insights, and page-turning mystery.
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And be sure to check out the full Q&A with Martha Hall Kelly, who is also the bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Sunflower Sisters and more.
We discuss drawing on her own family’s ties to the island, fascinating stories from her research (including Nazi U-boat activity off the Massachusetts coast), and crafting the complex characters she’s known for.
This week, I’m revisiting a recent episode and announcing a new project!
A Bookish’s Home new Substack Newsletter launched this week. If your favorite way to discover new books is hearing from the authors themselves (and you’re short on time!) this newsletter is for you.
This week on the podcast we’re revisiting one of my favorite episodes of the year with bestselling author Marjan Kamali in which we discussed The Lion Women of Tehran, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative decades in Iran.
“Gorgeous, gripping…insightful, compassionate, and grounded in historical detail, The Lion Women of Tehran is an evocation of a country upended and a tribute to the ways deep friendships shape our lives.” –Shelf Awareness
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About the Author:
Marjan Kamali is the author of three books, including Together Tea, which was a finalist for the Massachusetts Book Award, an NPR WBUR Good Read pick, and a Target Emerging Author selection. She is the 2022 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Award. She was born in Turkey to Iranian parents and spent her childhood in Kenya, Germany, Turkey, Iran, and the United States. She holds degrees from the University of California at Berkeley, Columbia University, and New York University. Learn more: marjankamali.com
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Emily Layden is here this week to discuss her addictive new novel, Once More From the Top. Think a Taylor Swift style rise to fame—plus a possible murder.
“A deliciously insider-y peek into the music industry and fame — Layden has a gift for making the world and her characters feel wonderfully real. You won’t be able to put it down.” — Rufi Thorpe, author of Margo’s Got Money Troubles
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About the Author:
Emily Layden is the author of All Girls, which she developed and wrote an adaptation of for HBO. A graduate of Stanford University, Emily has had her writing appear in The New York Times, Marie Claire, The Billfold, and Runner’s World. A former high school English teacher, she lives in upstate New York. Learn more: http://www.emilylayden.com
Browse Books Mentioned On This Episode:
Looking for a book mentioned on the podcast? Want to browse books by past guests? Visit A Bookish Home Podcast’s Bookshop.org page.
*A Bookish Home is an affiliate of Bookshop.org. At no extra cost to you, we receive a small commission if you purchase something through the Bookshop.org links provided.
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