Book Interrupted

It’s our very last episode of Book Interrupted and we’re sending this chapter off with laughter, nostalgia, and a few surprises. After five years, five seasons, countless books, endless tangents, and more inappropriate jokes than we can count, we’re wrapping up the podcast that brought us together, kept us sane through Covid, and built a beautiful community of book lovers.

In this final ...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight ontoSean D’Amico and his book “Asset Recovery: Decoding the Holy Bible to Awaken Christ's Consciousness by Way of Kundalini Yoga”.

In this profound Autho...

In this episode of Book Interrupted, the club welcomes Kara back with her book pick Nobody Cries at Bingo by Dawn Dumont. The group dives into Dumont’s sharp humor and unique storytelling style, reflecting on how each member connected with the book in their own way.

The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as the women share what it was like growing up as Gener...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Montie Carol Montgomery and her book Two Squirrels and a Girl.

Born to wealth that the Civil War ravaged, held captive by renegade Comanche, and rejected by family and friends, Mary Elizabeth (“Libby”) Haley ran away from home at the age of 14. Libby learned to navigate the dangerous and volatile Old ...

In this episode of Book Interrupted, the club dives into The Deep by Rivers Solomon, our Fan Book Pick for this season with Rian joining us, a longtime listener since season one. Together we swim into the depths of this powerful novella, a story born from music and transformed into haunting mermaid mythology.

Rian shares how the book reached her during a traum...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Penelope Holt and her book The Angel Scroll.

One ancient prophecy, two heartbroken lovers, and a worldwide scavenger hunt for three miraculous paintings.

After her husband’s death, New York artist Claire Lucas has baffling dreams and waking visions as she channel...

In this episode of Book Interrupted, the club dives into We Rip the World Apart by Canadian author Charlene Carr—Lindsay’s pick for the season.

This powerful novel tackles systemic racism, police brutality, and generational trauma, topics that hit painfully close to home for one member and her family. While everyone agrees it’s a beautifully written book, it’s...

In this episode of Off The Shelf, we play the Who Am I? Game.  Ashely and Sarah team up against Meredith and Lindsay. We limit the game to characters in the fourth and fifth seasons books. 

Sarah and Ashley seem to be dominating, Meredith doesn’t want to be super competitive and Lindsay takes her guesses to a hilariou...

In this episode of Book Interrupted, the book club dives into Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh—Meredith’s pick and the group’s second graphic novel read.

From laugh-out-loud moments to head-scratching confusion, the members share their mixed reactions to Brosh’s unique blend of awkward comedy and heartfelt storytelling. Did it hit the mark, or just ...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Lucian Lazar and his book “The Framework: Motivationless Exercise”.

The Framework I: Motivationless Exercise is a transformative guide that embarks on demystifying the elusive nature of motivation in the pursuit of fitness and personal growth. Through a compelling blend of pers...

Hold on to your bookmarks — Book Interrupted is going Off The Shelf!

In this episode of Off The Shelf, we play Ashley’s suggested game: Fantasy Draft Pick, with a twist! The catch? You can only choose characters or authors from books we've read on Book Interrupted.

Can you guess which author Lindsay never wants on her team? Or which character Ash...

In this episode of Book Interrupted, the club dives into The Women by Kristin Hannah—Virginia’s long-awaited book pick and her exciting return to the podcast.

What happens when a group of women with almost no knowledge of the Vietnam War is handed a novel that brings it vividly to life? The result is a powerful, emotional journey none of them expected. Kristin...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Kathleen J. Shields and her book “How to Write, Market and Sell Children's Books: A Comprehensive Guide” by Kathleen J. Shields.

Are you an aspiring children's book author eager to see your stories in print? Discover the ultimate guide that takes you fro...

Hold on to your bookmarks — Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf!

Inspired by Sarah’s latest book pick, The Change by Kirsten Miller, the members dive into the magical world of witchy archetypes by taking a quiz to discover which character they most align with.

Astrological signs are revealed, existential questions are raised — do we relate because ...

In this episode, join the woman as they dive into The Change by Kirsten Miller—Sarah’s latest book pick. Discover which character Sarah aspires to embody in the future and which one Ashley relates to most. Their conversation explores powerful themes like human trafficking, women’s empowerment, and the realities of aging and perimenopause. Plus, Meredith breaks down why this...

During this episode we dive into Ashley’s book pick: Lola by Melissa Scrivner Love. Ashley picks another hard to find book which pushes Lindsay to listen to her first audio book. Find out how she liked it! Sarah is shocked but the brutality in this crime fiction while the others feel completely desensitised. They discuss what it means to be a strong female character without...

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Cale Lewis and his book “Red Pill in the Universal Matrix: How Owls, Synchronicities, UFOs, and Matrix Glitches Turned a Skeptic into a Simulation Believer”.

For most of his life, the author believed only in the cold, hard facts of science, dismissing an...

Hold on to your bookmarks! Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. In this episode we glimpse behind the scenes to see how the women are navigating perimenopause, periods, and getting older.  What are they doing, experiencing and enduring? Plus, what’s going on with their hair?

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Book Interrupted is back for season 5!  We start the season with Kim’s book pick “The Memoirs of Miss Chief Eagle Testickle: A True and Exact Accounting of the History of Turtle Island” by Kent Monkman and Gisèle Gordon.The women discuss the book and all agree its completely unique and don’t know how to describe it to others.