Send us a text Halloween is just around the corner. In celebration of this spooky season, we're discussing some of the monsters who have jumped from the pages of the books we've read and given our wimpy hearts a real fright. Books Mentioned: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. HarrowI Cheerfully Refuse by Leif EngerHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling The Stepford Wives by Ira LevinThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Lous Stevenson,...

Send us a text Hello, friends! We apologize that no show is posted for this week. We've had some unexpected interruptions in our lives which have made it very difficult to record a quality show for you this week. We will be back in two weeks with a show featuring monsters from books and literature we are very glad don't exist in the real world. We hope you'll join us for the fun! In the meantime, here are a few autumn/spooky season shows from past seasons you mig...

Send us a text Before we embrace all the autumnal goodness of October, we're looking back on our most memorable reading experiences and books of the summer. Join us for the bookish good, the bad, and the surprising of July, August and September. Julia’s Books: Eragon by Christopher PaoliniThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Lous Stevenson, narrated by Richard ArmitageFirekeeper's Daughter by Angeline BoulleyJust for the Summer by Abby JimenezLessons in Chemistry by B...

Send us a text Hi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our 3 Peas in a Pod series. We usually invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. For this episode, we are on our own. We're discussing The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the classic Gothic horror novella by Robert Louis Stevenson. Beware - there are many spoilers in this episode! Mentioned in this Chapter lilybirdanco.comInterview w...

Send us a text Hello, friends! Sadly, we are not discussing school-themed books as we promised (for reasons discuss in the show). Instead, we are gushing about some of the books we've read recently that won't make it into our upcoming Quarterly Review but still deserve lots of love. We hope you find at least one book to add to your TBR pile. Julia's Books Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon, narrated by Barrie Kreinik and Peter GanimThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde b...

Send us a text Hi, friends! There are so many interesting books coming out in the next few months that we just had to choose a few and share them on the show. It's all fiction today, ranging from historical fiction to fantasy and everything in between. Join us as we blow up our TBRs. Hopefully, we'll blow up your TBR, too. Books Mentioned Julia: Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline BoulleyThe Blonde Who Came in From the Cold by Ally Carter (8/8/25)Shadow Ticket by Thomas ...

Send us a text This year marks Jane Austen's 250th birthday anniversary. To celebrate the momentous occasion, we're taking time to gush (and gripe) about the heroines in our favorite Jane Austen novels. Books Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenSense and Sensibility by Jane AustenMansfield Park by Jane AustenEmma by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane AustenNorthanger Abbey by Jane AustenThe Blue Castle by L.M. MontgomeryJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëMovies Love and Friendship (2016)Pride ...

Send us a text Hi, friends! We're headed to the beach and wanted to share the books we are most looking forward to reading with our toes in the surf. We have some sci fi, dystopian, romance, mystery and historical fiction to share. Let us know your thoughts on our choices through the text link on our website. Books Mentioned Julia: The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly BrockEmpire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsDiverg...

Send us a text Spring is over and summer is in full swing. It's time to talk about the best and worst reading experiences of the second quarter of 2025. In this chapter, Julia and Stephany are celebrating (or bemoaning) the reading highs and lows of April, May and June. Julia’s Books: The Women by Kristin HannahEragon by Christopher PaoliniDaisey Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidHeartless Hunter by Kristen CiccarelliThe Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Survivng Mediaeval Engla...

Send us a text Hi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our 3 Peas in a Pod series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest this week is Emerald Reely. She's chosen The Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli, a young adult romantasy that has blown up in the bookish world in the last year. We're thrilled to welcome Emerald to the show and engage in a very chaotic book discus...

Send us a text Hi, friends! Nothing says "summer" more than a road trip to some fun destination. We're riffing on that idea today by sharing some great road trip and quest stories that would make great seasonal reading. Text us through our website with your favorite road trip or quest books. We'd love to hear about them! Books Mentioned Julia: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (#7 in series) by J. K. RowlingPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (#1 in series)...

Send us a text Hi, friends! In this episode, we're talking about rereading as a way to enhance your reading and your life in general. We'll discuss the benefits of rereading and share some of our favorite books to reread. Text us your favorite rereads through the link above. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Books Mentioned Julia: Inkheart by Cornelia FunkeThe Tale of Despereaux by Kate DeCamilloThe 71/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonCinder by...

Send us a text We love reading the classics! In this episode, we're sharing TBRs of the classics we're most excited about reading in the near future. The show is a little chaotic, but we hope you enjoy the fun book talk! Books Mentioned Julia: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy The Three Musketeers by Alexandre DumasPeter Pan by J.M BarrieThe Jungle Book by Rudyard KiplingThe Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor HugoThe Iliad by HomerThe Odyssey by Homer1984 by Geo...

Send us a text Seasonal TBRs are the topic of discussion in this chapter. We dive into the Whys, Hows and Whats of putting together a satisfying and life-enhancing To Be Read (TBR) Pile (or Pile of Possibilities, in Stephany's case) that highlights the unique characteristics of each season. Join us for some fun book talk! Books Mentioned Julia: Elatsoe by Darcy Little Badger Midnight in Everwood by Maria KusniarHamnet by Maggie O'FarrellThe Murmur of Bees by Sofi...

Send us a text We are taking a break this week to celebrate the Easter holiday. We'll be back on April 30 with a new full length episode to share with you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show. To support The Book Snug Podcast: Write a review and /or rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Instagram Follow The Book Snug Podcast on Facebook Share this episode with fellow book lovers Say hello at thebooksnugpodc...

Send us a text Can the first quarter of 2025 be over already?? In this chapter, Julia and Stephany are celebrating (or bemoaning) the reading highs and lows of the last three months. Julia’s Books: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideEragon by Christopher PaoliniThe Duke and I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia QuinnEmily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett, narrated by Elle Potter and Michael DoddsElatsoe by Darcie Little BadgerThe Liar's Dictionary by Eley William...

Send us a text Hi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our 3 Peas in a Pod series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Jo Hart is with us again and she has chosen The Women by Kristin Hannah, a wildly popular historical fiction novel about women army nurses serving during the Vietnam War. We're thrilled to welcome Jo back to the show! Beware - there are many spoilers in th...

Send us a text This episode explores the differences between thriller, mystery, and suspense novels. The labels are often used interchangeably, but they really are distinct genres. We present the requirements of each and offer some suggestions to add to your TBRs. Enjoy, friends! Julia’s Books: Behind Closed Doors by B. A. ParisAnd Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieMurder on the Orient Express by Agatha ChristieThe Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. KingSherlock...

Send us a text February is the month of love. We're celebrating in this episode by analyzing all the couples in Pride and Prejudice. Join us as we talk about the good, the bad, and the bizarre relationships in Jane Austen's iconic novel. Books Discussed in the Show Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenNorthanger Abbey by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane AustenSanditon by Jane AustenEmma by Jane AustenSense and Sensibility by Jane AustenLady Susan by Jane AustenThe Harry Potter series...

Send us a text February is the month of love. We're celebrating on the show by gushing about some of our favorite book couples and attempting to explain why we love them so much. Julia’s Books: Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann ShafferWhat the River Knows and What the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez The Murmur of Bees by Sofia SegoviaHalf a Soul by Olivia AtwaterStephany’s Books: Nor...