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 Are you looking for your next book recommendation? This book podcast celebrates debuts, backlist, and under-the-radar book selections. Expand your book stack with these recommendations and look at the book industry behind the scenes with Amy Allen Clark (MomAdvice.com). She shares the microphone with her favorite writers and bookstagrammers to help you have your best reading year ever. Art
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  • How a Journey to the Arctic Shaped This Found-Family Story

    How a Journey to the Arctic Shaped This Found-Family Story
    Dec 19 2025
    Head to the Arctic with Nathaniel Ian Miller and discover the true story that inspired his debut, The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven, for our final episode of 2025.For our final episode of 2025, we’re bringing forward a beloved conversation from the Book Gang archives with debut novelist Nathaniel Ian Miller, discussing his magical winter read, The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven, and the enduring pull of a great winter story with found-family themes. This episode originally aired for patrons in 2023, and it felt like the perfect moment to share it more widely, along with some gentle reflections from this year, including YOUR best book club book of the year.In this funny conversation, we discuss:📚 Writing at the edge of the world: How Nathaniel’s participation in the Arctic Circle Expeditionary Program—partly born out of the very real cost barriers of research—became foundational to this charming book’s atmosphere and authenticity.📚 The freedom of a “fictional memoir”: Why Sven’s story demanded a looser, more intimate form, how his character surprised Nathaniel as the novel evolved, and why this mid-thirties coming-of-age story feels as expansive as the frozen landscape itself.📚 How real historical events anchored the characters and scenes in this story: From writing morally complex moments that challenged the author’s own convictions to rethinking the historical role of women in polar narratives, Nathaniel unpacks the layered choices that give Sven’s world its depth.📚 BONUS BOOK LIST: Don't miss this week's celebration of winter reads- 25 Impeccable Winter Books to Savor by the Firelight. Patrons will receive printable checklists for their next visit to the library!Meet Nathaniel Ian MillerNathaniel Ian Miller is the author of the critically acclaimed debut novel The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven, longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and translated into five languages. A former journalist for newspapers across New Mexico, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Montana, he now lives with his family on a farm in Vermont. The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven and Red Dog Farm, his second novel, are both available on store shelves now.Mentioned in this episode:Download Today's Show TranscriptBuy Me a Coffee - I'm grateful for your support this year!NEW BOOK LIST: 25 Impeccable Winter Books To Savor By the Firelight2026 MomAdvice Book Club Books (All 12 Selections)Brick For Your PhoneHamnet Movie TrailerHow to Read a Book by Monica WoodThe Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian Miller Mosquitoland by David Arnold NYT ReviewSundays with Writers: Mosquitoland by David ArnoldLondon Seance Society by Sarah Penner Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner The Birthday Boys by Dame Beryl BainbridgeExpeditionary program at Arctic CircleSalomon AndreeThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain A Woman in the Polar Night by Christiane Ritter Refiners Fire by Mark Helprin Power of One by Bryce Courtenay Borstal Boy by Brendan Behan Office Space FlairWanny WoldstadSvalbard’s DaughtersJohn Franklin’s Canadian expeditionBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches it with 10% to support independent bookstores. Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect With Nathaniel Ian Miller on Instagram or his WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter
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    1 h et 3 min
  • Your 2026 TBR Jumpstart With Backlist Picks

    Your 2026 TBR Jumpstart With Backlist Picks
    Dec 12 2025
    Get ahead of 2026’s biggest releases this year. We highlight ten must-read backlist books from authors with upcoming titles, so you have your best library day.What could be better than a discussion on 2026’s biggest releases? We wanted to do something fun (and genuinely helpful) to help you plan next year's TBR. Today, Jessica Bearak is back, and she’s bringing her idea to pair readers with books we don’t want slipping through the cracks. We’ve gathered ten brilliant backlist titles from authors with major books arriving next year, so you can reserve your library holds, fill your Kindle, and feel delightfully ahead of the curve before celebrating their next book. Think of it as your literary pre-game for the year ahead.In this fun conversation, we discuss:📚 A literary pre-game you can actually use: Jessica and I kick things off with the ten major 2026 releases we’ve got our eyes on—so you can start plotting your reading year long before the hype machine starts spinning.📚 Backlist gems to read while you wait: We pair each upcoming title with a backlist book you can grab right now at your library or favorite bookstore, giving you something delicious to dive into while you count down to release day.📚What the buzzy lists missed: We close by chatting about the standout books we think deserved more end-of-year attention—because great reads don’t always make the roundups, and we’re here to fix that.📚 BONUS BOOK LIST: Don't miss this week's new book guide! 47 Fresh 2026 Book Releases to Reserve Now. Patrons will receive printable checklists for their next visit to the library!Meet Jessica BearakJessica is a lifelong book lover who embarked on her literary journey at three, immersing herself in childhood classics like “The Velveteen Rabbit” and “The Phantom Tollbooth.” Jessica actively participates in two in-person book clubs and regularly engages in many online discussions. She has been an invaluable member of the MomAdvice Book Club.Mentioned in this episode:Download Today's Show TranscriptBuy Me a Coffee - I'm grateful for your support this year!Join the December Book Club TONIGHT at 8 PM ET (James by Percival Everett)NEW BOOK LIST: 47 Fresh 2026 Book Releases to Reserve NowOnce and Again by Rebecca Serle Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle Friends Are For by Wade Rouse Magic Season by Wade Rouse A Day in the Life of a Book Publicist (Kathleen Carter Episode)Off the Record by Sara Goodman-Confino Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman-Confino Score by Kennedy Ryan Reel by Kennedy Ryan The Kennedy Ryan Phenomenon: Inclusive Narratives with Heart (Kennedy Ryan Episode)Orson Welles Voodoo MacbethDog Person by Camille Pagán The Spectacular Life Lessons from Books About Road Trips with Colleen Oakley (Podcast with Colleen Oakley)A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce CameronStunning Books About Bookstores (Book List)Life and Other Near-Death Experiences by Camille Pagán Meg Shaffer Interview (The Wishing Game)The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer How Braving a Literary Seminar Shaped The Last Story with Meg Shaffer (Interview with Meg Shaffer)The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer Cozy Fantasy Books to Lower Your Stress Levels (Book List)Five by Ilona Bannister All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline A Piece of the World by Christine Baker Kline 35 Books About Twins That Double the Drama (Book List)Christina’s World paintingLiberty Street by Heather Marshall Looking for Jane by Heather MarshallThe Jane Collective All You Have To Do Is Call by Kerri Maher Ask for JaneThe JanesEleanor of Avignon by Elizabeth DeLozier With Love From Harlem by ReShonda Tate The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate Good Joy, Bad Joy by Mikki Brammer The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff Sarah Damoff - The Bright Years Podcast InterviewThe Sideways Life of Denny Voss by Holly Kennedy Bookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches it with 10% to support independent bookstores.Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect With Jessica on InstagramConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter
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    1 h et 2 min
  • Meet the 2026 MomAdvice Book Club Books

    Meet the 2026 MomAdvice Book Club Books
    Dec 1 2025

    Join the 2026 MomAdvice Book Club to explore 12 handpicked novels, enjoy lively author chats, and celebrate a year of stories that inspire and delight.

    Get ready to kick off another unforgettable reading year with the 2026 MomAdvice Book Club. In this episode, I’m unveiling my twelve handpicked selections—an extraordinary lineup of novels that challenge perspective and remind us what it means to live bravely and wholeheartedly.

    I read widely and intentionally all year so that every MomAdvice pick feels worthy of your time, your library holds, your gift lists, and your precious reading hours. Announcing the selections early means you can gather copies however is easiest for you. Shop the library, used shops, holiday gifting, or straight from your favorite indie bookshop this year.

    To discover this year's selections, you can head to today's post, which includes all the details, including the recommended format, the reading mood of the novel, and pacing information. Each description also offers the accompanying reader experience for each book.

    I've also uploaded a podcast that goes through each of these books for those of you who prefer an audio experience with some behind-the-scenes details. Please join me on this reading adventure!

    This year, your participation in the book club directly supports the podcast and sustains a space where readers can connect deeply over stories that genuinely matter. Thank you for choosing this space to invest in. I never take it for granted!

    Connect With Us:

    Join the 2026 Book Club

    Make a One-Time Donation to My Show (SO, SO GRATEFUL THIS YEAR!!)

    Connect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdvice

    Get My Happy List Newsletter

    Get the Daily Kindle Deals Newsletter
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    44 min
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