Ep. 51: Steph Hockersmith (@PieLadyBooks) + Book Recommendations

Sarah's Bookshelves Live

Mar 18, 2020•53 min•Ep. 51

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Episode description

In Episode 51, Steph Hockersmith (@pieladybooks), fresh off her appearance on Good Morning America, shares all the behind-the-scenes details of her book-themed pies, including her favorite dessert (it’s not pie!) and her goals for expanding Pie Lady Books.

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My March Book of the Month pick was Hour of the Assassin by Matthew Quick…an espionage thriller (out of my usual wheelhouse, but I’m intrigued!). [1:29]

Highlights

The answer to the most asked listener question.
Why Steph chose to feature pies on her Instagram (vs. cookies or cakes).
Answers to all your logistical questions about how she creates those beautiful pies!
Pie failures that she wasn’t able to post on Instagram.
The types of book covers she struggles to make pies for.
What will likely make both of us want to throw a thriller across the room.
Steph’s future goals / ideas for expanding Pie Lady Books.
If GMA paid Steph to feature her In Five Years pie on air (it aired on March 10).
The blog Steph will be starting soon.

Steph’s Book Recommendations [24:42]

Two OLD Books She Loves

From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon | Buy from Amazon [24:54]
The Book of Ivy and The Revolution of Ivy by Amy Engel | Buy from Amazon [28:59]

Two NEW Books She Loves

The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes | Buy from Amazon [32:32]
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare | Buy from Amazon [36:33]

One Book She DIDN’T Love

Cross Her Heart by Sarah Pinborough | Buy from Amazon [39:35]

One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager (Release Date: June 30, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [42:21]

Rate It Game [43:58] Other Books Mentioned

Anna K by Jenny Lee (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [10:28]
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [12:38]
You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [23:40]
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas | Buy from Amazon [25:03]
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte | Buy from Amazon [25:03]
The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel | Buy from Amazon [29:10]
The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [30:56]
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson | Buy from Amazon [33:41]
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough (Spoiler Discussion) | Buy from Amazon [40:44]
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [41:15]
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides | Buy from Amazon [41:15]
Long Bright River by Liz Moore (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [41:58]
Final Girls by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [42:37]
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager | Buy from Amazon [42:37]
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky | Buy from Amazon [46:26]
The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan | Buy from Amazon [47:35]