Book of the Month Live

Written by Book of the Month author Laura Hankin. Author website: https://www.laurahankin.com/ New members can get Laura Hankin's novel Happy & You Know It at bookofthemonth.com for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Here's the brief: Every kid in the neighborhood knew not to go near the big house at the end of the crooked lane. The Victorian mansion was perpetually dark and shuttered, surrounded by overgrown trees that cast long, spindly shadows. The old lady who lived there was known to threaten trespassers with a sharp-handled broom. Rumor had it there was even a dead body buried in her backyard. And so every Halloween, the neighborhood trick-or-treaters steered clear of that driveway. That is, until this Halloween night, when we noticed something unusual: The big house's porch light was on. The door was open. And Tommy dared me to go inside.

Written by Book of the Month author Julie Clark. Author website: https://julieclarkauthor.com/ New members can get Julie Clark's novels The Lies I Tell and The Last Flight at bookofthemonth.com for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Here's the brief: Every kid in the neighborhood knew not to go near the big house at the end of the crooked lane. The Victorian mansion was perpetually dark and shuttered, surrounded by overgrown trees that cast long, spindly shadows. The old lady who lived there was known to threaten trespassers with a sharp-handled broom. Rumor had it there was even a dead body buried in her backyard. And so every Halloween, the neighborhood trick-or-treaters steered clear of that driveway. That is, until this Halloween night, when we noticed something unusual: The big house's porch light was on. The door was open. And Tommy dared me to go inside.

What is the number one export of Other Birds' fictional Mallow Island? Marshmallows. And today, we're talking with a very sweet guest, Sarah Addison Allen, author of Other Birds. She shares why moms make the best neighbors, why misfits make the most welcoming communities, and why even ghosts still need to learn a thing or two. Other Birds is an enchanting novel that follows the quirky, soulful stories of the unlikely neighbors in a magical apartment complex. This book walks the line between the real and the imaginary, exploring the stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways. Get Other Birds at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com

Why are we so afraid of monsters? What would you do if you saw a house running around town on chicken legs? If your past determines your magical abilities, what would they be? In this episode fit for the spooky season, GennaRose Nethercott is talking about an old crone with a secret agenda, the creepy history of certain folklore tales, and why walking around in a graveyard at dusk is just too on-brand for her. Thistlefoot is the fantasy novel you get when you mix a house on chicken legs, a girl who can bring inanimate objects to life, and a prophecy foretold. Inspired by old Baba Yaga folk stories, this book is a fairy tale for grown-ups mixed with a touching story of sibling relationships and self discovery. Want more from GennaRose? You can check out her puppet show for a limited time exclusively on the Book of the Month app. Get Thistlefoot at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com.

What happens when an author takes a literary classic and adds sythensisia, a new romantic interest, and really big shirt sleeves? We are talking with Laurie Lico Alabanese about her newest novel, Hester, which is a novel that does all of those things and much, much more. Hester is a powerful reimagining of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic tale — but the women get to tell their sides of the story this time around. You'll never look at the Scarlet A the same after reading this quintessential New England tale of power and desire. Get Hester at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com

If you were in the dentist office, how would you ward off a potential killer? What does the old lady in the park have in her bag (besides a fluffy dog)? How do you write a fight scene? We answer these questions and more with author Deanna Raybourn. Killers of a Certain Age follows four sixty-something assassins, who are on their all-expenses paid retirement vacation when they realize that they have been marked for death. Nothing ruins retirement like an old employer putting a hit out on you. But these women won't go down without a fight. Get Killers of a Certain Age at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com

Writing a book with over 14 characters that have main-character energy is a real challenge, but Carolyn Huynh executed it perfectly in her debut novel, The Fortunes of Jaded Women. In this episode, we talk with Carolyn about her family dynamics that inspired parts of this book like motherly roasts, psychic visits, and Gen Z daughters keeping the peace through TikTok. The Fortunes of Jaded Women tells the story of a surprising prophecy that upends a family curse that has plagued generations of Viet women living in Orange County's Little Saigon. Filled with a cast of over 14 women, these estranged family members must find their way back to one another, while also trying to find themselves along the way. Get The Fortunes of Jaded Women at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com

As a lover of Star Trek and a writer of fanfiction, Ali Hazelwood was destined to become a scientist and romance author. Today, she sits down to talk about her newest novel, Love on the Brain. She shares her secrets behind crafting the perfect sex scene, her hatred of standardized testing and her huge fear of space. Love on the Brain is a swoon-worthy romance that will have you questioning the laws of physics as it sweeps you off your feet in zero gravity. This enemies-to-lovers romance follows Bee Königswasser who gets the opportunity of a lifetime to work with NASA. The only catch? She has to work on this once-in-a-lifetime project with her arch nemesis, Levi Ward. Get Love on the Brain at bookofthemonth.com. New members get their first book for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com

Written by Book of the Month author Sarah Penner. Author website: https://www.sarahpenner.com/ New members can get Sarah Penner's novel, The Lost Apothecary, at bookofthemonth.com for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Here's the brief: Since the day I was born, I've had a hard time keeping my mouth shut. Most of the time that's ok, but yesterday was a different story. The moment I said your name in front of everyone, I knew I'd made a huge mistake. Unfortunately, you can't swallow words back up once they come out. Now here we are.

Written and recorded by Book of the Month 3peat author Katherine Center. Author website: https://katherinecenter.com/ New members can get Katherine Center's latest novel, The Bodyguard, at bookofthemonth.com for just $9.99 with code VBT at checkout. Here's the brief: Since the day I was born, I've had a hard time keeping my mouth shut. Most of the time that's ok, but yesterday was a different story. The moment I said your name in front of everyone, I knew I'd made a huge mistake. Unfortunately, you can't swallow words back up once they come out. Now here we are.