I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Kristina McMorris. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Girls of Good Fortune. A captivating tale of resilience and hope that explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface.

Paired with this episode:

Kristina: Orange juice, cranberry, pineapple coconut water
Eliza: Mumm Napa, brut rose

Kristina's Book:
The Girls of Good Fortune

What Kristina is Reading:
The Bookclub for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick

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On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, THE LAST TWELVE MILES. Based on true events, The Last Twelve Miles follows a deadly, high-stakes game of cat and mouse between cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman and rumrunner Marie Waite. As Elizebeth fights to crack smuggler codes in D.C., Marie builds a dangerous empire across the Straits of Florida—until their worlds collide.

Paired with this episode:

Erika: White sangria
Eliza: Fiorelli, Siesta Sands, white wine

Erika's Book:
The Last Twelve Miles

What Erika is Reading:
The Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff

Dreaming in Cuban by Cristina Garcia

The Housemaid by Freda McFadden

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Elise Hooper. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Library of Lost Dollhouses. When a young librarian discovers historic dollhouses in a hidden room, she embarks on an unexpected journey that reveals surprising secrets about the lost miniatures.

Paired with this episode:

Elise: Water
Eliza: Whispering Angel, French Rose

Elise's Book:
The Library of Lost Dollhouses

What Elise is Reading:
The California Dreamers by Amy Mason Doan

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