what to read 2021 – The Inside Flap: A Weekly Book Podcast

Inside Chat: Hushing Librarians With Freya Sampson

September 8, 2021September 7, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Big show with two big guests! First, author Freya Sampson joins us for a conversation about her novel The Last Chance Library, the strange things you find in library books, crappy first drafts, and the song she wanted to walk down the aisle to but was talked out of. Then, Denver public librarian Amy Delpo hops on for a fun chat about the power of libraries. Plus – Dave can’t believe what his students are saying.

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Ep. 137 Writing In Coffee Shops With William Kent Krueger

August 26, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

We’re joined by New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger about his new novel Lightning Strike, why he burned through editors early in his career, his four paper routes growing up, the Ojibwe people, writing in coffee shops, and his memories of the time he spent in the Boy Scouts.

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Inside Chat: Eavesdropping and Snooping With David Bell

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with David Bell all about his new thriller Kill All Your Darlings, the power imbalance between students and professors, why it’s just easier for him to over expound, the trouble with book readings, when it’s okay to eavesdrop, and the problem with students who compliment his writing. Plus – We discover why people lick banana slugs in Forks, WA.

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Inside Chat: Chocolate Rewards With Vanessa Riley

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with Vanessa Riley all about her new historical fiction novel Island Queen, discovering her main character through a cartoon sketch, how her background in engineering helps her writing, and how chocolate keeps her writing. Plus – more tales from our vacation!

Sea glass scavenged from Port Townsend, WA

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Ep. 129 Collateral Damage With Caitlin Wahrer

June 16, 2021June 15, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by author Caitlin Wahrer for an enjoyable chat about her new thriller The Damage, how she managed to practice law and write at the same time, why the book doesn’t really reflect her views, how she found out Stephen King blurbed her book, why social media is not good for you if you’re looking to commit a crime, and her missing early work “Squirrelock Holmes.” We also recommend: The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman, Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane, and The Dark Forest by Lou Cixin. Our audiobook of the week is Down Range by Taylor Moore. Plus – Dave & Laura recap their vacation and Andrew drops his kid off at camp.

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Ep. 126 Snakes, Trucks & Typing With Taylor Adams

June 2, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by No Exit author Taylor Adams for a chat about his new thriller Hairpin Bridge, the trouble with writing for the bad guy, his pet snake, being inspired by a real life bridge, quitting his real job to write full time, and his insane writing process (it involves lots of typing). This week we also recommend: Murder with Peacocks by Donna Andrews, Folk Songs for Trauma Surgeons by Keith Rosson, The Promised Lie by Christopher Nuttall. Our audiobook of the week is Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica. Plus – Dave’s student finds his graduation speech changed, Laura faces challenges getting rid of “master” suite, and Andrew runs into a Church group from Arkansas with a predilection for early morning John Denver music played loudly.

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Ep. 125 Buried Standing Up With Josh Malerman

May 19, 2021May 18, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by Bird Box author Josh Malerman for a chat about his novella collection Goblin, putting off making an acceptance video for the Stokers, why Goblin>Rolling Hills, how he’s easily scared, why we should be buried standing up, playing music, what it means to get the janitors to tap their toes, and the success of Birdbox. This week we also recommend: No Stone Unturned by Pam Lecky, The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Marianna Enriquez, Reincarnation by Michael Head. Our audiobook of the week is How Lucky by Will Leitch. Plus- Dave gets yelled at by his Principal (again), Laura hears another screaming animal, and Andrew has a murderously questionable Uncle.

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Ep. 124 Seeing Psychics With Laura Hankin

May 12, 2021May 11, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by author Laura Hankin for a chat about her latest novel A Special Place for Women, the secret world of exclusive women’s clubs, why she downloaded an astrology app and went to a psychic, what it means to be a “girlboss,” and the reason why she had to hold a pillow over her stomach while recording her audiobook. This week we also recommend: Murder in the Crypt by Irina Shapiro, Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau, Early Years by Turtle Me. Our audiobook of the week is Just Get Home by Bridget Foley. Plus- Dave plays in sewage, Laura is witness to a giant sonic fireball, and Andrew is happy for once.

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Inside Chat: Catching Glitches with L.R. Dorn

May 11, 2021May 10, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we chat with L.R. Dorn (aka Matt Dorff and Suzanne Dunn) about their new thriller The Anatomy of Desire, social media influencers, writing a book like a docuseries, writing for an audio medium as well as the page, and the benefits of working together.

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Ep. 123 Spacing Out With Andy Weir

May 5, 2021May 4, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined byThe Martian author Andy Weir for a chat about his latest book Project Hail Mary, cobbling the story together from pieces out of his “brain junkyard,” trying to get better at writing, defending Shemp, his hatred for flashbacks, and why he would never go into space. This week we also recommend: The Edge of Sadness by Edwin O’Connor, Just My Luck by Adele Parks, The Trouble With Tourists by Saxon Andrew. Our Audiobook of the week is The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright. Plus- Dave gambles on the 80’s, Andrew monkeys around, and Laura’s windshield wipers are making her lazy.

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Ep. 122 How To Breathe Fire With Clare Whitfield

April 29, 2021April 28, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by author Clare Whitfield for a chat about her book People of Abandoned Character, the truth about the Victorian era, the ongoing mystique of Jack the Ripper, slum tourism, why she’s not watching The Crown, and being taught at university how to breathe fire. We also welcome Denver Public Librarian Amy Delpo back to the show to talk a little Steampunk! This week we also recommend: The Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott, Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff, Wizard’s Alley by James Haddock. Plus- Dave is called into the Principal’s office (again), Laura’s dusting for prints, and Andrew teaches his kids about death via a baby bunny.

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Ep. 118 Hounding Paula Munier

March 31, 2021March 30, 2021 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Today we’re joined by USA Today Bestselling novelist Paula Munier for a fun chat about her latest Mercy Carr novel The Hiding Place, having the title before even beginning the book, how she doesn’t remember writing this book due to pandemic brain, the way PTSD affects dogs, what she learned from librarians growing up, terrifying snowmobile rides, her Cher obsession, and living in a town where the residents chose a library over a police force. We also recommend: Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy, The Butchers’ Blessing by Ruth Gilligan, and Exodus Ark by J. N. Chaney. Audiobook of the week is The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson. Plus- Dave has yet another police encounter, Laura is (kind of) attacked on the sidewalk, and Andrew’s birthday present for his son breaks. After one day.

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