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On tonight’s episode of the #friendsandfiction W On tonight’s episode of the #friendsandfiction Wednesday night web show, we are so thrilled to have THREE authors joining us!

First we will talk to the USA Today bestselling author of five novels, @writercolleenoakley. Colleen’s books (including The Invisible Husband of Frick Island and Before I Go) have been translated into more than 21 languages, optioned for film, long-listed for the Southern Book Prize, and named best books by People, Us Weekly, Library Journal, and Real Simple. A former magazine editor, Colleen’s articles and essays have been featured in The New York Times and Ladies’ Home Journal among many other outlets. She joins us to discuss her brand-new book, #themostlytruestoryoftannerandlouise (coming from @berkleypub on March 28th), which Jodi Picoult called a “wildly surprising, entertaining ride,” and Taylor Jenkins Reid hails as “an absolute blast.”

Next up we will meet novelist @juliecdalton. As a journalist, Julie has published more than a thousand articles in The Boston Globe, BusinessWeek and The Hollywood Reporter among other publications. A frequent speaker on the topic of writing fiction in the age of climate crisis, Julie is an avid skier, hiker, and kayaker, and a former beekeeper who farms a tract of land in rural New Hampshire. She joins us to discuss her new novel #thelastbeekeeper, a post-apocalyptic meditation on the fragility of nature, that was released on March 7th by @forgereads.

On the After Show we will be joined by @stephaniemariethornton to discuss her new work of historical fiction, #herlostwords: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley, an homage to the legendary mother-daughter pair of writers coming from Berkley on March 28th.  

Join us live tonight at 7pm ET on the F&F Facebook page & YouTube channel. Meanwhile grab all three of these books — and those by all F&F guests and hosts — in the F&F Shop on @bookshop_org at the link in our bio.
Tomorrow's edition of the #friendsandfiction newsl Tomorrow's edition of the #friendsandfiction newsletter features exclusive Q&A’s with both of this Wednesday’s guests, @writercolleenoakley & @juliecdalton. In addition to these tidbits, get more insights from Colleen & Julie about things like: the first piece of fiction they ever wrote, their favorite indies, recent favorite reads, and their writing rituals. Not subscribed? Head over to the link in our bio to sign up and never miss another issue! And don't forget to tune in tomorrow night, Wednesday, March 22nd at 7pm ET for the LIVE show!
Happy birthday to our Peach, @pattichenry!! We can Happy birthday to our Peach, @pattichenry!! We can’t wait to celebrate The Secret Book of Flora Lea in a few short weeks! Now is the perfect time to preorder ❤️📚

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Happy birthday to the bright, brilliant, beautiful @pattichenry! I am absolutely over the moon for her gorgeous new novel THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA and today would be the perfect day to preorder to wish Patti a very happy birthday!! 🎁🎂🎈 see you in Whisperwood!  #iykyk #historicalfiction #patticallahanhenry #atriabooks #springreads
Find all the books by every F&F guest, past and pr Find all the books by every F&F guest, past and present, in the F&F @bookshop_org Shop! Portions of all sales placed in our shop help fund F&F and support our guests! Proceeds from every sale made anywhere across Bookshop go straight into the pockets of indie booksellers nationwide. Since its inception, Bookshop.org has raised $25 million for indie bookstores. Find #themostlytruestoryoftannerandlouise by @writercolleenoakley, #thelastbeekeeper by @juliecdalton, and #herlostwords by @stephaniemariethornton (our guests coming up on March 22!) — as well as recent books by all of our guests and hosts — on our Friends & Fiction Winter 2023 Guests list at the link in our bio! #shopsmall #shoplocal
In our newsletter this week (subscribe at the link In our newsletter this week (subscribe at the link in our bio!), our guest @nguyenphanquemai_ said the last book she raved about was our own @kristinharmel’s #theparisdaughter (coming June 6 from @gallerybooks). She called it “brilliantly crafted and heart-shatteringly beautiful” and “one of the best historical novels I have ever read.” Thanks for the  #bookrecommendation, Que Mai—we couldn’t agree more! If you missed the March 15th show with Que Mai & Sarah Penner, catch it anytime on our Facebook page and YouTube channel!
What a fantastic conversation with @jennyjacksonpi What a fantastic conversation with @jennyjacksonpineapple about her delightful and eye opening debut #pineapplestreet @marykayandrews and @rsblockmtm had the best time! Since our recording the book has become a @gmabookclub selection and an instant @nytbooks bestseller!! We hope you’ll give this episode a listen. 📚📚📚
On the next episode of the #friendsandfiction Wedn On the next episode of the #friendsandfiction Wednesday night web show, we are so thrilled to have THREE authors joining us LIVE!

First we will talk to the USA Today bestselling author of five novels, @writercolleenoakley. Colleen’s books (including The Invisible Husband of Frick Island and Before I Go) have been translated into more than 21 languages, optioned for film, long-listed for the Southern Book Prize, and named best books by People, Us Weekly, Library Journal, and Real Simple. A former magazine editor, Colleen’s articles and essays have been featured in The New York Times and Ladies’ Home Journal among many other outlets. She joins us to discuss her brand-new book, #themostlytruestoryoftannerandlouise (coming from @berkleypub on March 28th), which Jodi Picoult called a “wildly surprising, entertaining ride,” and Taylor Jenkins Reid hails as “an absolute blast.”

Next up we will meet novelist @juliecdalton. As a journalist, Julie has published more than a thousand articles in The Boston Globe, BusinessWeek and The Hollywood Reporter among other publications. A frequent speaker on the topic of writing fiction in the age of climate crisis, Julie is an avid skier, hiker, and kayaker, and a former beekeeper who farms a tract of land in rural New Hampshire. She joins us to discuss her new novel #thelastbeekeeper, a post-apocalyptic meditation on the fragility of nature, that was released on March 7th by @forgereads.

On the After Show we will be joined by @stephaniemariethornton to discuss her new work of historical fiction, #herlostwords: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley, an homage to the legendary mother-daughter pair of writers coming from Berkley on March 28th. 

Join us LIVE at 7pm ET on Wed 3/22 on the F&F Facebook page & YouTube channel. Meanwhile grab all three of these books — and those by all F&F guests and hosts — in the F&F Shop on @bookshop_org at the link in our bio. See you on the 22nd!
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Have you joined #friendsandfiction on @fable yet?! Have you joined #friendsandfiction on @fable yet?! Over on our exclusive book club on the Fable app, we’ve just switched books to #dustchild by @nguyenphanquemai_! If you haven’t joined us on Fable yet, this is a great time to join in. Each month, one of the four F&F founders (@marykayandrews, @kristinharmel, @kristywharvey, @pattichenry) hosts an interactive discussion about our chosen book, and this month, Kristin will be on there, chatting with club members. And you can read along in your own time and join the discussion whenever you’re ready. It’s just $5 a month to join our premium club. Visit the Fable link in our bio to sign up for “Friends & Fiction Behind the Book” today! On the app, Fable is offering a 14-day #freetrial! So go check it out for a couple weeks at no charge.
Did you enjoy our episode with @sarah_penner_autho Did you enjoy our episode with @sarah_penner_author & @nguyenphanquemai_ Wed night? If you haven’t gotten Sarah’s new book #thelondonseancesociety or Que Mai’s latest #dustchild, find them both at a discount in the F&F Shop on @bookshop_org! Portions of all sales placed in our shop help fund F&F and support our guests! Proceeds from every sale made anywhere across Bookshop go straight into the pockets of indie booksellers nationwide. Since its inception, Bookshop.org has raised $25 million for indie bookstores! Shop now at the link in our bio! #shopsmall #shoplocal If you missed this week's show when it aired on 3/15, catch it anytime on our Facebook page or YouTube channel!
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So much incredible #bookmail came in while I was gone I’ll have to break it up into more than one post! (Wait until the end to see what’s next on my TBR!)
#1 HAPPY PUB WEEK next week to my amazing friend @ajtata_author! TOTAL EMPIRE releases next week, and I can’t wait! Tony is a retired Brigadier General so his novels are so authentic!
#2 You’ll be seeing this one again. I just love, love @writercolleenoakley , and I am beyond thrilled for THE MOSTLY TRUE STORY OF TANNER AND LOUISE.
#3 WOMEN ARE THE FIERCEST CREATURES by @andreadunlop (via @zibbybooks) released this week. You’ve probably seen me talk about it before!
#4 @nicolebaart is a long time friend, and fellow @tallpoppyywriter, and I am so excited for this beautiful novel!
#5 @susanmboyer’s mysteries are always my favorites and I can’t wait to blurb BIG TROUBLE ON SULLIVAN’S ISLAND!! You’ll be hearing more about this one.
#6 I loved @tilowe’s last novel, and I’m positive INDIGO ISLE will be no different!
#7 @thedailyreader_ THERAPY AND OTHER DRUGS provides insight into mental health and healing—and I wish I’d had it before I wrote THE SUMMER OF SONGBIRDS! So excited to read this one!
#8 I love @jenvido, and I have to admit SERENDIPITY BY THE SEA was my first read of hers—and it blew me away! Here’s what I had to say: From the first sentence of Jennifer Vido’s latest dazzling page-turner, I was transported to Gull Isle, a Lowcountry town complete with fried seafood, salt air, and, of course, summer love. Readers will gobble up SERENDIPITY BY THE SEA and will be clamoring for the next novel in the series!  A transportive, pitch-perfect story to get lost in, this is romance at its very best!
#9 And next on my TBR is my darling @nancythayerbooks ALL THE DAYS OF SUMMER. I’ll be circling back to tell you more about this one! But oh that cover… Have you ever seen anything so dreamy?!

What is your Friday Read this week? (I know it’s Thursday night, but I’m getting a jump on it!!)

#ajtata #colleenoakley #andreadunlop #nicolebaart #tallpoppywriters #susanboyer #tilowe #christinabrown #jenvido #nancythayer #tbr #springreads #springbooks
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