The Reader's Couch

A book podcast where you will discover new books and get reading tips, but we also talk about lifestyle, wellness, and self-care. So let's learn something new, feel encouraged and inspired, and have fun!

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Ep. 5 Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen

Send me a text message Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen is the first novel in a three-book series, and we meet a young Black woman who must rely on courage, laughter, love, and the support of her two longtime friends to overcome an unexpected setback. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with author Jayne Allen about her debut novel, Black Girls Must Die Exhausted . We talk about her publishing journey, learn more about her reading and writing life, play some fun games, plus lots m...

Oct 04, 2021•39 min•Ep. 5

Ep. 4 Bestiary by K-Ming Chang

Send me a text message Bestiary by K-Ming Chang is a debut novel about three generations of Taiwanese American women. It’s a story of family, migration, queer lineage, girlhood, and buried secrets. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with author K-Ming Chang to celebrate the one-year book birthday and talk more about her debut novel, Bestiary ! We talk about her novel, learn more about her reading and writing life, plus lots more. Download your copy of The BiblioLifestyle 2021 Fall Reading Lis...

Sep 27, 2021•23 min•Ep. 4

Ep. 3 Fault Lines by Emily Itami

Send me a text message Fault Lines by Emily Itami is a debut novel about a Japanese housewife living two lives, and in the end, she has to choose one. It’s a novel about marriage, motherhood, and love, and it illustrates the fault lines hidden under the surface of any relationship. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with author Emily Itami about her literary debut, Fault Lines , her inspiration and hopes for the novel, learn more about her reading and writing life, play some fun games, plus l...

Sep 20, 2021•30 min•Ep. 3

Ep. 2 The Shaadi Set-Up by Lillie Vale

Send me a text message The Shaadi Set-Up by Lillie Vale is a witty and heartfelt rom-com debut about an Indian American woman who signs herself and her boyfriend up for a matchmaking site to prove they’re a perfect match, only to be paired with her ex instead. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with author Lillie Vale about her rom-com debut, The Shaadi Set-Up her inspiration and hopes for the novel, learn more about her reading and writing life, play some fun games, plus lots more. Order a c...

Sep 13, 2021•25 min•Ep. 2

Ep. 1 The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe

Send me a text message The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe is inspired by the scandalous real-life love story between America's richest man and teenage beauty Madeleine Force and the aftermath of their tragic honeymoon aboard the Titanic. Today on the podcast, Victoria speaks with author Shana Abe about her historical fiction debut, The Second Mrs. Astor, her inspiration and hopes for the novel, learn more about her reading and writing life, play some fun games, plus lots more. Order a copy of Th...

Sep 06, 2021•28 min•Ep. 1

Introducing: The Reader's Couch!

Send me a text message Welcome to The Reader’s Couch! A podcast that brings you lively conversations with some of your favorite authors and bookish personalities. Over here, the couch is always booked, but I’ve moved some books to the side table and fluffed some cushions so I can welcome a guest or two to come lounge with us. Website: thereaderscouch.com Instagram: @thecouchisbooked Facebook: @thecouchisbooked Twitter: @thecouchisbookd...

Sep 01, 2021•1 min

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