ya book of the week – The Inside Flap Book Podcast

Ep. 52 Author Lisa Jewell and More!

December 1, 2019December 2, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Lisa Jewell joins us for a fantastic discussion about her book The Family Upstairs, designing kitchens and gratuitously killing off characters. We recommend: The Unseeing by Anna Mazzola, Dry County by Jake Hinkson , and Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Audiobook of the week is Nine Inches by Tom Perrotta narrated by a talented cast, including the author. YA book of the week is The Tripods Trilogy by John Christopher. Also – Dave rides his bike in the dark, Andrew gets a new bike that goes nowhere, and Laura plays a game that she didn’t realize she was playing until she lost.

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Ep. 47 Author S.C. Gwynne and More!

October 27, 2019November 28, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author S. C. Gwynne joins us for an interesting and compelling discussion about his book Hymns of the Republic, Clara Barton, and how Grant should have been in that ill-fated box with Lincoln. We recommend: The Devil Crept In by Ania Ahlborn, The Association by Bentley Little, and To Be Taught If Fortunate by Becky Chambers. Audiobook of the week is Dark Matter by Blake Crouch narrated by the extraordinary Jon Lindstrom. YA book of the week is El Deafo by CeCe Bell. Dave sits in a windowless room for 8 hours, Andrew worries he gave someone a heart attack with his Halloween animatronics, and Laura chokes on a Sweet Tango Apple.

To find any of these books (and for ALL your shopping needs) use our amazon link or click on the banner. It doesn’t cost you a cent and helps to support the show! Here you will find every book we’ve ever recommended on the show. (Like, ever!)

Ep. 44 Author Simon Brett and More

October 6, 2019November 28, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Simon Brett OBE joins us for an entertaining chat about his career as a novelist, his character Charles Paris, meeting Prince William, narrating his own books, and much more! We recommend: Fake Like Me by Barbara Bourland, Walkers by Graham Masterton, Breaking Destiny by Mitty Walters, and all of the Charles Paris books. Audiobook of the week is The Hungry Ones by Chris Sorensen narrated by the talented Chris Sorensen. YA book of the week is The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews Edwards. We are outraged at the state of HS marching bands today, Dave’s classroom needs better soundproofing, and Andrew is bemused by some cotton candy grapes.

Ep. 34 Author Stephen Hunter and More!

July 28, 2019November 28, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Stephen Hunter joins us for a chat about giving the readers what they want, the golden age of movie reviewing, and his new book Game of Snipers. We recommend: Wanderers by Chuck Wendig, The Black Jersey by Jorge Zepeda Patterson and Redshirts by John Scalzi. Audiobook of the week is Recursion by Blake Crouch narrated by Jon Lindstrom and Abby Craden. YA book of the week is Slated by Teri Terry.

Ep. 31 Author Riley Sager and More!

July 7, 2019November 28, 2019 by Laura Medicus Interiors

Author Riley Sager joins us for an entertaining chat about stalking the Dakota, how Stephen King changed his life and his latest book Lock Every Door. We recommend: Lock Every Door by Riley Sager, The Fire Within by D.K. Holmberg and Edge of Dark Water by Joe Lansdale. Audiobook of the week is The Binding by Bridget Collins read by the distinctive Carl Prekopp. YA book of the week is Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell.