Narratives & Nightcaps
Reading recaps, author interviews, and book club vibes. Welcome to our cozy corner of the book world and stories worth sipping to. We dive into the stories that have us hooked, heartbroken, or laughing out loud, and we always bring a themed "nightcap" to match the mood. Plus, we love connecting readers with the brilliant minds behind the books. Every month, we feature special guest episodes with wonderful authors and other industry voices. Grab your current read, pour yourself something delicious, and press play. Cheers! Visit narrativesandnightcaps.com/podcast-disclaimer for show info.
Episodes
Escape to a new world and uncover the mystery of the witch in Lindsey Olsson's YA fantasy romance – TO DROWN A WITCH. From working in a bookstore and dreaming of the day her own story would sit on the shelves, to the grad school prompt that became her prologue, Lindsey shares the journey behind her debut. Connect with Lindsey on Instagram or visit her website: https://www.instagram.com/lindseyolssonauthorhttps://lindseyolsson...
"Sad realism," historical fiction, crime fiction and much more! Stories worth sipping to as we grow your TBR.Don't worry it's spoiler-free, but here's what we're chatting about this episode:- Normal People by Sally Rooney- After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid- The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff- The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower- Our Last Vineyard Summer by Brooke Lea Foster- The Stargazer of Nantucket by Julie Gers...
It’s summer in a small town, with a blend of baseball, theater, and family rivalry. Cassie Miller is a former high school English teacher turned elementary librarian and now author. This year, she hit it out of the park with her debut – MEET ME UNDER THE LIGHTS.Connect with Cassie on Instagram or visit her website: http://instagram.com/cassiemillerwriteshttps://www.cassiemillerauthor.com/ Find more author interviews, bo...
Her debut romance – IT’S DIFFERENT THIS TIME – was an instant bestseller. This year, she’s bringing sex, romcom nostalgia, and a risky workplace romance above the fold. Today, we're excited to chat with Joss Richard about LET’S KISS AND TELL. Connect with Joss on her website and socials:https://www.jossrichard.com/https://www.instagram.com/joss.richardFind more author interviews, books, and beverage pa...
We're bringing some heat and spice to this bookish podcast with a new book club chat, following two interconnected books by Ali Hazelwood. Today's episode starts with NOT IN LOVE. Reminder: This is a spoiler-friendly, deep-dive book club chat. Plus, our nightcap pairing introduces a new spirit, perfect for summer reading. Connect with the show at narrativesandnightcaps.com for exclusive content, recipes, and more. Cheers!
Sail away with Julia Lovely and her debut romantasy, THE SAPPHIRE SAILOR'S TALE, this summer. Julia is a Navy veteran and indie author inviting readers to a new adventure and a world of fae, monsters, dragons, and secrets. Connect with Julie at https://julialovely.com/. Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/authorjulialovely/. Ask about joining her ARC team via email authorjulialovely@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on s...
Today we're celebrating the romance genre, laughter, uniqueness, and the magic found in books with bestselling author Kirsty Greenwood. She made us forever fans back in 2024 with THE LOVE OF MY AFTERLIFE, and now she's back on the show to chat about her newest release, ROMANTIC HERO.
Kirsty's song choice is "Between the Lines" by Sara Bareilles!
Connect with Kirsty at https://www.kirstygreenwood.com/. Be sure to sign up for her new...
Summer thrillers, romances, and historical fiction! Stories worth sipping to as we grow your TBR.Don't worry it's spoiler-free, but here's what we're chatting about this episode:- The Break In by Katherine Faulkner- Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister- Dolly All The Time by Annabel Monaghan- Mansion Beach by Meg Mitchell Moore- The Blackthorn Women by Jess Lourey- Every Lie I Told by Hillary Davidson- Five by Ilona Bannist...
She's a New York Times and international bestselling author of young adult fiction, including Reese's Book Club pick "A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow." Laura Taylor Namey joins the show to talk about her latest release, IF WE NEVER END.
Connect with Laura at https://www.laurataylornamey.com/.
Listen to Laura on The Darling Killers Podcast here.
Follow the podcast on social media and sign up for our newsletter a...
LIVE from LoveLitCon 2026!
USA Today Bestselling author, writer of curvy girls, and romcom queen Amy Award joins Brie to chat about accidentally writing slow burns, how teaching English in Vietnam (and other countries) led to her romance writing career, representation in the genre, and more. Plus, lots of laughs! Connect with Amy at https://authoramyaward.com/.
Then -- For swoonworthy happily ever afters, spice, and ...
Turning the last page on our book club chats for this series. It's our final, chaotic conversation about RICH PEOPLE PROBLEMS by Kevin Kwan, book three in the "Crazy Rich Asians" trilogy. Reminder: This is a spoiler-friendly, deep-dive book club chat. Plus, our nightcap pairing evolves with the signature spirit for this series. Connect with the show at narrativesandnightcaps.com for exclusive content, recipes, and more. Cheers!
She’s a writer who lives to tell stories and make people laugh. This June, she’s inviting readers to an unforgettable Italian summer filled with history, second chances, and a search for family (hello "Mamma Mia" inspo!). Author Kaitlyn Hill talks about her newest YA romance, ANCIENT HISTORY BETWEEN US. Connect with Kaitlyn at https://thekaitlynhill.com/. Follow the podcast on social media and sign up for our newslett...
Summer book recs! Stories worth sipping to as we grow your TBR.Don't worry it's spoiler-free, but here's what we're chatting about this episode:- The Intruder by Freida McFadden- You by Caroline Kepnes- Start at the End by Emma Grey- Into the Blue by Emma Brodie- Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer- The River Muse by Laura Resau- Meet Me at Midnight by Brianna Bourne (6/30)- Let's Kiss and Tell by Joss Richard (8/11)Connect with us at ...
Five strangers, five stories, and five minutes until one of them is unalived. Who will it be, and who will survive? Author Ilona Bannister joins us today to talk about her latest captivating and suspenseful narrative - FIVE.
Connect with Ilona at https://www.ilonabannisterwrites.com/.
Follow the podcast on social media and sign up for our newsletter at narrativesandnightcaps.com. Cheers!
She's bringing the heat and heart in her debut sports romance. Author Tara Sexton joins us on the podcast to chat about THE GREATEST GAME. Connect with Tara at https://www.tarasexton.com/. Follow the podcast on social media and sign up for our newsletter at narrativesandnightcaps.com. Cheers!
Author and librarian Susie Nadler blends coming of age, tragedy, friendship, grief, and adventure in her debut novel LIES WE TELL ABOUT THE STARS.
Connect with Susie at https://www.susienadler.com/.
Follow the podcast on social media and sign up for our newsletter at narrativesandnightcaps.com. Cheers!
It's opulent and crazily-rich. We're continuing our reading journey through the "Crazy Rich Asians" trilogy with CHINA RICH GIRLFRIEND (book two) by Kevin Kwan. Reminder: This is a spoiler-friendly, deep-dive book club chat. Plus, our nightcap pairing evolves with the signature spirit for this series. Connect with the show at narrativesandnightcaps.com for exclusive content, recipes, and more. Cheers!
Debut author Ashley Peters joins us to explore her cozy, lyrical dystopian tale IN STASIS, a of grit, survival, and the unyielding human spirit. Connect with Ashley at https://www.ashleypetersauthor.com/ for her social media accounts, events, more on her debut speculative book!Follow the podcast on social media and sign up for our newsletter at narrativesandnightcaps.com. Cheers!
LIVE from LoveLitCon 2026!
Author Avery Flynn joins Brie to chat about HEAD WITCH IN CHARGE, her upcoming release, HEXY BEAST, raw potatoes (sorry, small spoiler for this conversation), and the writing advice she hated at first but stands by today. Avery is the bestselling romance author of more than 30 books, a croc despiser, and LOVER of oreos.
Then -- Author Sienna Harlow joins Brie to chat about her completed romantasy duo...
Stories worth sipping to as we grow your TBR with some book recommendations.
Don't worry it's spoiler-free, but here's what we're chatting about this episode:
- The Last House on The Street by Diane Chamberlain
- One by One by Frieda McFadden
- The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez
- You with the Sad Eyes by Christina Applegate
- Beyond Her Shores by Lisi Lopez
- The Moonlight Runner by Karen Robards
- Pot Shot by Laura Piper Lee
- Rites of the...
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