Bestselling author Emily Bleeker, with six novels under her belt, is a two-time Whitney Award finalist, Wall Street Journal bestseller, Amazon charts topper, and a recent addition to the prestigious list of the top 100 Kindle authors "of all time."

In her latest historical fiction novel, "When We Were Enemies," Emily unveils a compelling narrative featuring two women from different generations thrust into the spotlight. This powerful novel, inspired by her own family history, explores family secrets, devastating choices, and hope for the future.

Katherine Howe is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning historian and novelist, delves into the riveting world of piracy and maritime history in her latest novel, A True Account.

Drawing inspiration from her own genealogy, the book explores how women looked for their own freedom and independence then and now, weaving a narrative around her third great aunt, Hannah Augusta Masury Howe, who famously quelled a mutiny.

A special Fall episode featuring Hot New Releases from our past guests!

In this episode we share a range of newly released and upcoming books, from emotional and romantic women’s fiction, to historical fiction, domestic suspense, and even an apocalyptic holiday tale.

Award-winning author Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger talks The Diplomat's Wife series. In this gripping World War 2 fiction, we follow the journey of Kitty Larsson, a U.S. senator's daughter whose life takes an unexpected turn when she marries an Austrian diplomat on the cusp of the Anschluss.

Step back in time with Jane Healey, the Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestselling author of 'The Secret Stealers.'

In her latest historical novel, 'Goodnight From Paris,' we're transported to Nazi-occupied France. Here, an American film star embraces her most dangerous role, weaving a tale of loyalty and resistance, inspired by the true story of real-life Hollywood actress Drue Leyton.

In this special episode of our Fall/Winter season, we're showcasing six exciting women's fiction debuts. Each of our six authors shares insights about their novel, the inspiration behind it, and their best writing advice.

Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author of Island Queen, A Good Morning America Buzz Pick and was also named the 2023 Georgia Author of the Year Awards Literary Fiction Winner for Sister Mother Warrior.

Queen of Exiles is based on the life of an extraordinary Black woman from history: Haiti’s Queen Marie-Louise Coidavid, who escaped a coup in Haiti to establish her own royal court in Italy during the Regency era. There, she became a popular figure in European royal society.

In our last episode of this season, we feature four exciting new novels, all releases from our past guests.

We highlight new historical fiction from Erin Litteken and KD Allbaugh, set in Ukraine and rural Wisconsin. New contemporary fiction, in a poignant sister story from author, Jamie Beck, and a preview of an upcoming thriller from Maggie Giles, releasing in September.

NYT and USA TODAY bestselling author Chanel Cleeton is the author many superb novels including Next Year in Havana, When We Left Cuba, The Last Train to Key West, and more. 

Her latest release, The Cuban Heiress, follows two women  in 1934 with secrets. They set sail aboard the Morro Castle—a luxury cruise liner that sailed between New York and Havana.

Diane Marie Brown talks about her historical novel, Black Candle Women, recently named as “A Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Seen on the Today Show.” Jenna Bush Hager says, “If you like Practical Magic… you will love Black Candle Women.” But we dive into what inspired Diane Marie Brown to write this particular story and how her own family history inspired the book.

Our second episode featuring Hot New Releases from our past guests. This time we’re highlighting new books that just released in the month of May.

We'll introduce you to new historical fiction from Linda Rosen, an exciting new book club novel by Laura Hankin, and a thriller from Regina Buttner.

Debut novelist Shaunna J. Edwards & USA Today bestselling Alyson Richman talk about their historical novel, The Thread Collectors, loosely inspired by their own family histories. We discuss their enduring friendship, how they came to be co-writers, and what it was like to transition from friends to colleagues.

Brenda Janowitz talks about her latest historical novel, The Audrey Hepburn Estate, about a love triangle and the estate where it took place, inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s tendency to be a homebody.

Jennifer Rosner’s first novel, The Yellow Bird Sings was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award.

Her new release, Once We Were Home is historical fiction based on the true stories of children separated and displaced from their parents, during and after World War II. The novel has been called “moving, subtle, and beautifully told”.

Stephanie Landsem introduces us to her fifth novel, Code Name Edelweiss

Based on true events, the novel tells the story of how a lone Jewish lawyer and a handful of amateur spies discovered and foiled Adolf Hitler's plan to take over Hollywood.

Sarah Penner is the author of the New York Times bestseller and breakout debut success, The Last Apothecary.

Her new novel, The London Séance Society, tells the tale of two daring women who hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead.

Madeline Martin talks to Ashley about her latest historical novel, THE LIBRARIAN SPY, based on the true story of American librarians spying for the American government with little to no training during World War II. We meet Ava, an American librarian at the Library of Congress who travels to Lisbon to gather intelligence and ends up communicating through coded messages with Elaine, A french girl working for the resistance at a printing press.

Lisa Williamson Rosenberg talks with us about her debut novel, Embers on the Wind.

Telling a tale centered around Whittaker House, a haunted stop on the Underground Railroad, past and present converge in this novel about women connected by motherhood, slavery’s legacy, and histories that span centuries.

Jenni L. Walsh talks about her latest historical novel, THE CALL OF THE WRENS, a little-known story about a group of women who were assigned to train and deliver carrier pigeons to the front line of World War II. Jenni talks about the difference between writing about real, well-known women in history versus telling true stories through the eyes of fictional characters, why she writes both middle grade and adult novels, and how she first heard about the Women’s Royal Naval Service—the Wrens.

New York Times bestselling author and winner of winner of the Washington Post Best Novel and NPR Best Mystery of the Year prizes introduces us to her latest novel.

In Ashton Hall, an American woman and her son unearth the buried secrets and past lives of an English manor house