Narratives & Nightcaps
Reading recaps, author interviews, and book club vibes. Welcome to our cozy corner of the book world and stories worth sipping to. We dive into the stories that have us hooked, heartbroken, or laughing out loud, and we always bring a themed "nightcap" to match the mood.
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Book Club Series: A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC by V.E. Schwab (opens the original)
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Fall reading brings us to a new book series! We're starting "The Shades of Magic" trilogy, starting with A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC by V.E. Schwab. Four Londons, one dangerously good story and cocktail to pair it with. Reminder -- spoilers ahead! This is our virtual book club chat, so proceed with caution if you haven't read it. Visit www.narrativesandnightcaps.com for more books, pairings, and author interviews. Cheers
Author R.N. Swann - IN CASE I GO MISSING (opens the original)
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In a small South Dakota town, an amateur detective goes missing, and when her best friends continue the investigation, loyalties are tested, secrets uncovered, and links to the town’s dark history are revealed. Joining us now on the Narratives & Nightcaps Podcast is author R.N. Swann to explore her debut thriller – IN CASE I GO MISSING. Connect with R.N. on her website and social media: https://www.rnswannbooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rn_swann/ Find more author interviews, books, and beve
Reading Recap: September Sips & Stories (opens the original)
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More historical fiction for your fall reading, a couple "can't let summer go" books, a Rapunzel reimagining, and books for when you need a good cry. Don't worry it's spoiler-free, but here's what we're chatting about this episode:- Woman 99 by Greer McAllister- The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren- The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett- Buckeye by Patrick Ryan- A Tangled Magic by Andrea Eames- The Undercover BookShop by Katherine Reay (10/6)- Last Kiss of Summer by Jessica M. Felleman- All t
Author Kieran Scott - THE GETAWAY (opens the original)
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New York Times bestselling author Kieran Scott has written more than fifty novels for children and teens, several under the pen name Kate Brian. Adult mysteries were a more recent addtion to her repertoire. And this September, she’s inviting readers to The Hamptons for an annual weekend away with a group of friends, but this one turns deadly, dark secrets are revealed, and they’re trapped—a hurricane is bearing down in THE GETAWAY. Connect with Kieran on her website and social media:https://www.
Author Sara Ackerman - THE SHARK HOUSE (opens the original)
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Bestselling author Sara Ackerman's latest novel invites readers to explore paradise, Hawaiian waters, and our perception of sharks in THE SHARK HOUSE. Connect with Sara on her website and social media: https://www.ackermanbooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/saraackermanbooks/ Find more author interviews, books, and beverage pairings at https://narrativesandnightcaps.com.
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