Book of the Month Live

Hannah Morrissey joins us on today's episode to discuss her latest thriller, When I'm Dead. We talk about her time as a police transcriber, how Hannah plans her fictional murders, and we play a game of Never Have I Ever.  On an October night, Medical Examiner Rowan investigates the death of her daughter’s best friends, and hours later, her daughter goes missing. A mosaic of clues force Rowan and her husband to question how well they really know their daughter, and they begin to uncover disturbing details about their daughter. When I’m Dead is a twist-filled thriller that will have you wondering how well we can ever know those we hold dearest.  Get When I’m Dead 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.  

We're continuing in the spirit of Spooky Season and talking with Alix E. Harrow, author of Starling House. We talk about feeling like an outcast in a small community, the meaning of home and ownership, and, of course, haunted homes, scary stories, and monsters. Starling House follows Opal, an orphan and high school dropout, determined to find a better life for her younger brother. Desperate to get out of Kentucky, Opal steps into Starling House to make some extra cash and the sinister forces dig her deeper into it’s buried secrets. Get Starling House 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.  

Adrienne Young joins us on this week’s episode of Virtual Book Tour to discuss her newest book, The Unmaking of June Farrow. We cover having multiple soulmates, modern love, déjà vu, and the power of writing.  In The Unmaking of June Farrow, the Farrow women are known for their thriving flower farm, and the mysterious curse that has plagued their family line. It’s been a year since June started seeing and hearing things that weren’t there, but June is determined to end the curse. When June discovers a series of cryptic clues, she embarks on a journey that will change both the past and the future.  Get The Unmaking of June Farrow 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.  

We are excited to be sitting down with Nathan Hill on this week’s episode of Virtual Book Tour to discuss his new novel, Wellness. We talk about algorithms, placebos, self-care fads, and Nathan’s personal definition of wellness. When Jack and Elizabeth meet as college students, the two instantly fall in love. Fast-forward twenty years to married life, and alongside the challenges of parenthood, they encounter cults disguised as mindfulness support groups, polyamorous couples, and Facebook wars. For the first time, Jack and Elizabeth struggle to recognize each other and they risk losing the best thing in their lives: each other.  Get Wellness 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.  

We're kicking off October with Breanne Randall, the author of The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic. We talk about the power of magic, the special bond between a grandparent and their grandchild, and Breanne's perspective on rejection.  Sadie Revelare has always believed that the curse of four heartbreaks that accompanies her magic would be worth the price. When her grandmother is diagnosed with cancer, and her first heartbreak returns to town, her structured life begins to unravel. As her feelings for her first love rekindle, and her grandmother gets sicker, Sadie has to decide if love is more important than magic.  Get The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic 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.  

On this week's episode, we sit down with 2019 BOTY finalist Etaf Rum, author of Evil Eye. We discuss the importance of chasing your dreams, the first time Etaf felt seen as a writer, and fitting in within your community.  Raised in a conservative Palestinian family in Brooklyn, Yara thought she would finally feel free when she married an entrepreneur and moved to the suburbs. She’s gotten to follow her dreams, but as a traditional wife, she also raises her two daughters, takes care of the house, and has dinner ready for her husband. When Yara faces trouble, her mother blames a family curse, and to save herself, Yara must reckon with the reality that her childhood could have damaging implications for her and her daughters’ future. Get Evil Eye 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.  

From talking about Craiglist dates to Phish concerts, we sit down with the hilarious Kate Goldbeck, author of You, Again! Listen in to hear Kate discuss dating in the city, how she got her start writing fanfiction, and we ask her some dating advice (hint: the answer is don't go on the date).  When Ari and Josh first meet, the wrong kind of sparks fly. They instantly hate each other. Ari is a free-spirited, struggling comedian who likes to keep things casual; Josh is an ambitious Manhattanite. They have absolutely nothing in common…except that they happen to be sleeping with the same woman. Get You, Again 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.  

Prepare your opening statements, VBT listeners. We’re sitting down with Michele Campbell to discuss her new novel, The Intern! We also discuss her past career as a criminal prosecutor, the difference between writing a legal thriller versus domestic suspense, and Michele tells us how to dress for success. The Intern follows Madison Rivera as she lands the internship of a lifetime working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. But Madison has a secret; her younger brother Danny has been arrested, and Conroy is the judge on his case. After Danny accuses the judge of corruption, Danny goes missing. As Madison searches for answers, Madison and Conroy circle each other in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game. Get The Intern 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.  

Welcome back VBT listeners! This week, we sit down with 2019 BOTY finalist William Kent Krueger. We discuss his newest novel, The River We Remember; his love for small towns; making peace with the past; and why he dedicated this book to his editors.  The River We Remember takes place on Memorial Day in Jewel, Minnesota, when the half-clothed body of a wealthy landowner is found floating in a river. The investigation of the murder falls to Sheriff Brody Dern—a war hero who still carries the emotional and physical scars from his service. Quickly, vicious rumors circulate through the small town that the killer must be Noah Bluestone, a Native American WWII veteran. The River We Remember is both a complex mystery and a masterful portrait of mid-century American life. Get The River We Remember 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.  

Welcome to VBT’s Summer Special! We’re taking you back to some of our favorite moments from past episodes. And for the first time ever, Brianna and Jerrod are facing off in our new game, VBT’s Greatest Hits! Listen to the full episodes mentioned during our Summer Special: Amita Parikh thinks book people should care about sports.  Live from New York, it’s Curtis Sittenfeld! Lauren Kung Jessen is an online dating success story. Victor LaValle loves monsters.  Stacy Willingham tells us why we’re all so obsessed with stories about murder.  Abby Jimenez says success is the greatest revenge.  Kali Fajardo-Anstine is a 2-time dropout. Carolyn Huyhn celebrates messy women. Genevieve Wheeler on the power of female friendships. Sally Hepworth is in a “husband killers” group chat.  Hopefully this will give you plenty to listen to while we’re on our summer break. We’ll be back with a new episode September 5th. New members can get their first book for just $9.99 at bookofthemonth.com with code VBT at checkout.  Learn more about Virtual Book Tour at virtualbooktour.com.