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August 24, 2025 50 mins

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In today's episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I interview author Jenna Maeson about her writing journey, her books, and a topic that is a passion of ours - the importance of reading aloud to children (and adults!) Jenna and I share a bunch of books that are great to read aloud to children. Please feel free to add more to our list in the comments! Also find out all about her delightful cozy mystery series, Tails of Trouble: The Emerald Ridge Mysteries! 

Find her online at: https://www.jennamaesonmysteries.com/ 

Books mentioned: 

Tails of Trouble series: 

Shadows on the Ridge, Book 1 

Danger in the Dogwoods, Book 2 

Secrets Underground, Book 3 

The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer 

A Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer 

The Explorer Academy Series by Trudi Trueit 

Into The Woods Somewhere by Sam Evans 

The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan 

The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman 

Great Books to Read Aloud: 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle 

The Llama Llama Books by Anna Dewdney 

The Little Blue Truck Books by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry 

Feelings Ninja by Mary Nhin 

Elephant and Piggie/Gerald & Piggie by Mo Williams 

Thomas the Tank 

Curious George 

Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne 

Time Stamps 

04:58 Book Recommendations and getting to know Jenna! 

11:30 Planner vs Pantser - All about her writing style 

13:56 Pets and the world of her books 

17:35 Jenna's Writing Journey 

32:24 The Importance of Reading Aloud 

41:03 Read Aloud Recommendations 

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