Thoughts from a Page Podcast

Thoughts from a Page Podcast

Thoughts from a Page is hosted by me, Cindy Burnett, a voracious reader and book columnist who provides you with casual author conversations and insider information on all of the newest releases that I have read and personally recommend. With so many books coming out weekly, it can be hard to decide what to read so I find the best ones and share them with you. Listen to find your next great book.

Episodes

December 23, 2025 52 mins
  Kelly joins me for December's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly's Selections: Last:  My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney Good People by Patmeena Sabit Now: How to Get Away With Murder by Rebecca Philipson Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven Next: Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser American Han by Lisa Lee DNFs: None Book Mail highlights: This Book Makes Me Think of...
Mark as Played
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the first quarter of 2026.  Mary’s titles January:All The Little Houses by May Cobb Skylark by Paula McLain The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave  February: Imposter by LJ Ross Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubise More than Enough by Anna Quindlen So Old So Young by Grant Ginder It's Not Her by Mary Kubica  March :Wait For Me by Amy Jo Burns La...
Mark as Played
December 16, 2025 61 mins
In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our top reads of 2025. Our Top Shared Reads: Dead Money by Jacob Kerr This American Woman by Zarna Garg The Correspondent by Virginia Evans The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar  Kelly’s Remaining Selections:   Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Slanting Tow...
Mark as Played
In this interview, I chat with Matthew Norman about Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon, writing a holiday romance, choosing which movies to incorporate into the story and the movie that didn't end up in the book, exploring the many faces of grief, holidays as universal experiences, naming the dog Harry Styles, and much more. Matthew's recommended reads are: The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu The Holiday Season by...
Mark as Played
December 9, 2025 39 mins
In this interview, I chat with Beck Dorey-Stein about Spectacular Things, having her book selected as a Reese's Book Club pick, writing about sacrifice and grief, tackling the sister relationship in fiction, writing about soccer, the hardest character for her to write, her title and cover, and much more. Beck's recommended reads are: Heart the Lover by Lily King Wreck by Catherine Newman Thanks so much to those of you w...
Mark as Played
Jayda Justus of The History Mom recommends books for gift giving this holiday. Favorite Fiction: ●      Nostalgic reading - The Star of Camp Greene by Joy Callaway ●      Old favorites made new - The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson Wheeler, The Worlds of Jane Austen: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels by Helena Kelly, and Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible by Ros Ballaster ●      Old favorite/new favorite pairing - Gon...
Mark as Played
 Kelly joins me for November's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly's Selections: Last:  One & Only by Maureen Goo Orbital by Samantha Harvey Now: The Whisper Man by Alex North You & Me and You & Me and You & Me by Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees Next: Kin by Tayari Jones Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston DNFs: None Book Mail highlights: Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel...
Mark as Played
In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our top reads of 2024. Our Top Shared Reads: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston  We Used to Life Here by Marcus Kliewer Kelly’s Remaining Selections:   Mercury by Amy Jo Burns Everyone but Myself by Julie Chavez Drinker of Ink by Shannon Castleton Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Tra...
Mark as Played
In this interview, I chat with Emily Harding and Audrey Bellezza about ⁠Anne of Avenue A, modernizing Persuasion, the publishing process, co-writing books, setting the book in New York City, and much more. Audrey's recommended reads are: The Good Part by Sophie Cousens The Wedding People by Alison Espach Emily's recommended reads are: Backslide by Nora Dahlia This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar ...
Mark as Played
October 30, 2025 55 mins
Kelly joins me for October's Real Time Reading episode where we discuss our current, past, and upcoming reads. Kelly's Selections: Last:  The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow Dominion by Addie E. Citchens  Now: Wait for Me by Amy Jo Burns  Bone Valley by Gilbert King  Next: Good People by Patmeena Sabit Scavengers by Katherine Boland  DNFs: Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra Book Mail highlights: The Astral Library by Kate Qu...
Mark as Played
In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through September 2025. Our shared top reads: Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild  Culpability by Bruce Holsinger  Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje  The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey  The Killer Question by Janice Hallett  Kelly’s remaining top reads: Guess Again by Charlie Donlea The Grand Paloma Resort...
Mark as Played
October 22, 2025 35 mins
In this interview, I chat with Noelle Ihli about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask For Andrea⁠ , her inspiration for writing this one, BookTok, her prequel to Ask for Andrea, her ghostwriting career, the publishing process, the various covers for this one, and much more. Noelle's recommended reads are: Too Close to Home by Serafina Nova Glass We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens Thanks so much to those of ...
Mark as Played
October 16, 2025 32 mins
In this interview, I chat with Pamela Lamp about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do the Next New Thing, how she came up with the ideas for her book, writing a book, how hard it can be to make friends as an adult, her blog Who I Met Today, and much more. Pam's recommended reads are: Let's Call Her Barbie by Renee Rosen One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune Thanks so much to those of you who have donated to the show. Donate to the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
Mark as Played
Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of the fourth quarter of 2025.  Mary’s Titles: October The Bog Queen by Anna North Heart the Lover by Lily King A Guardian and A Thief by Megha Mujumdar   November The Mad Wife by Meagan Church Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn The Dinner Party by Viola Van de Sandt Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino Next Time Will Be Our Turn by Jes...
Mark as Played
October 1, 2025 37 mins
In this interview, I chat with Scott Carson about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Departure 37, categorizing this book, his pseudonym and how it came about, how the rhetoric around AI parallels that of the nuclear arms race, tying his timelines together, our relationship with technology, his research, and much more. Scott's recommended reads are: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Ma...
Mark as Played
September 29, 2025 43 mins
Kelly Hooker joins me for the September's Real Time Reading episode where we highlight our current, past and upcoming reads. Kelly’s Selections: Last:  A Guardian and a Thief by Megan Majumdar A Good Animal by Sara Mauer   Now: Indian Country by Shoba Rao Warning Signs by Tracy Sierra Next: The Sunshine Man by Emma Stonex The Exes by Leodora Darlington DNFs or Didn't Like: Adrift by Will Dean Book Mail Highlights: ...
Mark as Played
September 24, 2025 38 mins
In this interview, I chat with Janice Hallett about The Killer Question, trivia quizzing, her writing process and how she approaches it, infusing humor into the story, the many discussions around the cover art, her love of travel, and much more. Janice's recommended reads are: The Vanishing Place by Zoe Rankin A Bad, Bad Place by Frances Crawford Thanks so much to those of you who have donated to the show. Donate to the...
Mark as Played
September 16, 2025 36 mins
In this interview, I chat with Catherine Chidgey about The Book of Guilt, how she came up with the ideas for this one, choosing who would tell the story, the hardest part of writing the book, her multiple covers, creating an alternative world, and much more. Catherine's recommended reads are: Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood Haven by Emma Donoghue Thanks so much to those of you who have donated to the show. Donat...
Mark as Played
September 10, 2025 36 mins
In this interview, I chat with Judithe Little about ⁠Glorious Ruins, why she wanted to tell Misia Sert's story, why she enjoys telling the stories of those who surrounded Coco Chanel, her research, how frequently women are left out of the historical record, what she wants readers to take away from this book, and much more. Judithe's recommended reads are: The Wedding People by Alison Espach Finding Grace by Loretta Roths...
Mark as Played
September 2, 2025 30 mins
In this interview, I chat with Eliana Ramage about To the Moon and Back, writing about the Cherokee Nation and its history, setting a portion of the story in Oklahoma, her research, writing a family saga, Star Trek, how the title and cover came to be, and much more. Eliana's recommended reads are: Nothing More of This Land by Joseph V. Lee Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan Before the Mango Ripens by Afabwaje ...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    The Burden

    The Burden is a documentary series that takes listeners into the hidden places where justice is done (and undone). It dives deep into the lives of heroes and villains. And it focuses a spotlight on those who triumph even when the odds are against them. Season 5 - The Burden: Death & Deceit in Alliance On April Fools Day 1999, 26-year-old Yvonne Layne was found murdered in her Alliance, Ohio home. David Thorne, her ex-boyfriend and father of one of her children, was instantly a suspect. Another young man admitted to the murder, and David breathed a sigh of relief, until the confessed murderer fingered David; “He paid me to do it.” David was sentenced to life without parole. Two decades later, Pulitzer winner and podcast host, Maggie Freleng (Bone Valley Season 3: Graves County, Wrongful Conviction, Suave) launched a “live” investigation into David's conviction alongside Jason Baldwin (himself wrongfully convicted as a member of the West Memphis Three). Maggie had come to believe that the entire investigation of David was botched by the tiny local police department, or worse, covered up the real killer. Was Maggie correct? Was David’s claim of innocence credible? In Death and Deceit in Alliance, Maggie recounts the case that launched her career, and ultimately, “broke” her.” The results will shock the listener and reduce Maggie to tears and self-doubt. This is not your typical wrongful conviction story. In fact, it turns the genre on its head. It asks the question: What if our champions are foolish? Season 4 - The Burden: Get the Money and Run “Trying to murder my father, this was the thing that put me on the path.” That’s Joe Loya and that path was bank robbery. Bank, bank, bank, bank, bank. In season 4 of The Burden: Get the Money and Run, we hear from Joe who was once the most prolific bank robber in Southern California, and beyond. He used disguises, body doubles, proxies. He leaped over counters, grabbed the money and ran. Even as the FBI was closing in. It was a showdown between a daring bank robber, and a patient FBI agent. Joe was no ordinary bank robber. He was bright, articulate, charismatic, and driven by a dark rage that he summoned up at will. In seven episodes, Joe tells all: the what, the how… and the why. Including why he tried to murder his father. Season 3 - The Burden: Avenger Miriam Lewin is one of Argentina’s leading journalists today. At 19 years old, she was kidnapped off the streets of Buenos Aires for her political activism and thrown into a concentration camp. Thousands of her fellow inmates were executed, tossed alive from a cargo plane into the ocean. Miriam, along with a handful of others, will survive the camp. Then as a journalist, she will wage a decades long campaign to bring her tormentors to justice. Avenger is about one woman’s triumphant battle against unbelievable odds to survive torture, claim justice for the crimes done against her and others like her, and change the future of her country. Season 2 - The Burden: Empire on Blood Empire on Blood is set in the Bronx, NY, in the early 90s, when two young drug dealers ruled an intersection known as “The Corner on Blood.” The boss, Calvin Buari, lived large. He and a protege swore they would build an empire on blood. Then the relationship frayed and the protege accused Calvin of a double homicide which he claimed he didn’t do. But did he? Award-winning journalist Steve Fishman spent seven years to answer that question. This is the story of one man’s last chance to overturn his life sentence. He may prevail, but someone’s gotta pay. The Burden: Empire on Blood is the director’s cut of the true crime classic which reached #1 on the charts when it was first released half a dozen years ago. Season 1 - The Burden In the 1990s, Detective Louis N. Scarcella was legendary. In a city overrun by violent crime, he cracked the toughest cases and put away the worst criminals. “The Hulk” was his nickname. Then the story changed. Scarcella ran into a group of convicted murderers who all say they are innocent. They turned themselves into jailhouse-lawyers and in prison founded a lway firm. When they realized Scarcella helped put many of them away, they set their sights on taking him down. And with the help of a NY Times reporter they have a chance. For years, Scarcella insisted he did nothing wrong. But that’s all he’d say. Until we tracked Scarcella to a sauna in a Russian bathhouse, where he started to talk..and talk and talk. “The guilty have gone free,” he whispered. And then agreed to take us into the belly of the beast. Welcome to The Burden.

    SmartLess

    "SmartLess" with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity. A nice surprise: in each episode of SmartLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What ensues is a genuinely improvised and authentic conversation filled with laughter and newfound knowledge to feed the SmartLess mind. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.