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89 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBook Club Reporter provides book reviews book clubs book recommendations of bestselling books. Book reviews by Laura Jay including reading lists for books clubs and all readers. Find the latest book news and about the author profiles and book summaries and book discussions. Laura Jay does not accept payment of any kind in exchange for book reviews.
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My Way To You - Creek Canyon Book 1 - Book Review Podcast
April 05, 2020 20:00 - 5 minutes - 4.1 MBMy Way To You - Creek Canyon Book 1 - Author: Catherine Bybee Book Club Reporter - Book Review My Way To You is the spectacular beginning of a new book series by Catherine Bybee, Creek Canyon, Book 1. This book is a women’s fiction novel about college age, Parker Sinclair. A devastating wildfire wreaks ruin upon her family’s land. And the passing of their parents, has left Parker to take on the responsibility of raising her younger siblings. My Way To You is a fascinating novel high...
The Grace Year - Author Kim Liggett - Book Review Podcast
April 05, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 4.84 MBThe Grace Year - Author Kim Liggett - Book Review Podcast The Grace Year - YA Fiction Novel. Kim Liggett has written a completely absorbing young adult, YA fiction novel with an amazing feminist story! I was completely absorbed by The Grace Year, which is set to become a film. For Lots More Book Reviews Visit Laura Jay at: BookClubReporter.com Visit Laura Jay on Twitter To read the full book review of The Grace Year: Click Here *Wishing for your own Podcast? That's Awesome! Click the B...
One Little Secret Book Review
April 04, 2020 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.77 MBOne Little Secret Book Review One Little Secret is a murder mystery thriller novel of suspense and reminiscent of the popular Peyton Place series from way back when. Susan decides to invite her new neighbors to join her and her husband, Nadal for a short summer getaway in the Hamptons. Susan is hopeful that she and Nadal will become closer friends with the two couples joining them at the beach house. Unfortunately, Susan’s balloon will land pretty quickly when one of the women in the group ...
Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay, Special COVID-19 Message to Listeners/Readers
April 04, 2020 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.11 MBBook Club Reporter, Laura Jay, Special Message to Listeners/Readers Hello fellow readers. Thank you so much for listening to my book review podcast. Today I began a book review of Cate Holahan's book, One Little Secret. But then, I guess the spirit hit me and instead this podcast episode is a special message from me to you all. Not to worry, my book review podcast episode 13 - One Little Secret has been published. -Laura Jay Support the show
Murder She Wrote - Murder In Red Book Review
April 03, 2020 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MBMurder She Wrote - Murder In Red This is my first ever reading of a Murder She Wrote novel. While I am life-long fan of Angela Lansbury’s film career, I have only watched a couple of Murder She Wrote tv episodes. I very much enjoyed those Murder She Wrote tv episodes. However, I wasn’t sure, without the delightful Angela Lansbury performing on my tv screen, how reading this book would pan out. But as it turned out, just like a great Murder She Wrote tv series episode, I very much enjoyed ...
The Accidental Bestseller by Wendy Wax
April 02, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MBThe Accidental Bestseller by Wendy Wax The Accidental Bestseller by Wendy Wax is a women's fiction novel. The story provides us with an inside view of the lives and careers of four women writers. Wendy Wax touches on the seriousness of how authors must sacrifice and work hard to succeed in the highly competitive book publishing arena. However, regardless of the seriousness of the subject matter, The Accidental Bestseller turned out to be a nice summer read for me. The Accidental Bestsell...
Lying Next to Me by Gregg Olsen – Thriller Book Review
April 01, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MBLying Next to Me by Gregg Olsen – Book Review Suspense mystery thriller, Lying Next to Me, is a page turner right from the start! Anxious to figure out what happened to Sophie, a woman with a husband and a three-year old daughter, I rock 'n rolled right through this book. Author Gregg Olsen opens his novel, Lying Next to Me, with a short, but interesting and foreboding, tale of the female giant Pacific octopus. I actually read the octopus tale twice to try to figure out why I needed t...
The Giver Of Stars - Historical Women’s Fiction written by Jojo Moyes
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MBThe Giver Of Stars - Historical Women’s Fiction written by Jojo Moyes The Giver Of Stars - Book Club Reporter Book Review Historical women's fiction lives inside the pages of this marvelous book written by the talented and outstanding author, Jojo Moyes. I suppose many well-read women will find it hard to believe, but this is my first Jojo Moyes read. However, those same women will find it quite easy to relate to me when I say, “As soon as I finished reading this story, I quick...
The Accident - Well-Written Thriller Novel - Powerful Story
March 29, 2020 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.5 MBThe Accident - Well-Written Thriller Novel - Powerful Story The Accident - Gillian Jackson - Book Review The Accident emphasizes how everything we know, and how we live, can change in one tragic moment. This dramatic story captured my attention right from the beginning. As the story unfolds, the requisite time is taken to provide readers with well-drawn characters with whom we can identify. A terrible winter storm precipitates a terrible accident with serious repercussions for those inv...
What You Wish For - Katherine Center Women's Fiction Novel
March 08, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBWhat You Wish For is an emotional and heartfelt story. The characters are so realistic, you may feel you as though you know them. Katherine Center takes readers on a poignant journey, then brings them back home with tears of joy. In fact, finding joy in life is an integral part of this engaging story. If you’re already a Katherine Center fan, you are bound to love What You Wish For. If you've never read a Katherine Center, now is a good time to get started. Much like other novels written...
DARK MATTER INTRIGUING SCIENCE FICTION STORY NOVEL
February 09, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MBDARK MATTER INTRIGUING SCIENCE FICTION STORY NOVEL Dark Matter is an intriguing science fiction story. Author Blake Crouch and narrator, Jon Lindstrom, take us on a high-speed expedition through quantum physics and alternate lives, and one you will likely never forget. Dark Matter is an engaging story having to do with Quantum physics. I certainly cannot say I understand how the theories work, or if any of the theories are sound. But, I can say that some parts of the theories do tie in w...
Exciting Thriller Novel - Last One To Lie by J.M. Winchester
February 08, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.98 MBExciting Thriller Novel Last One to Lie by J.M. Winchester Okay, let’s talk about Last One to Lie the Exciting Thriller Novel written by J.M. Winchester. Last One to Lie grips readers instantly! The story begins as a mom (Kelsey Jennings) returns from her yoga class, to the daycare facility where she left her little girl just a few hours ago. Kelsey quickly becomes distraught as she is told her little girl is not at the daycare and never was at the daycare. I don’t know about ya’ll, but ...
When You See Me - Author Lisa Gardner - Book Club Reporter Book Review
January 25, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MBWhen You See Me is a detective/police-procedural crime thriller novel, written by Lisa Gardner. Lisa is a No. 1 New York Times Bestselling thriller novelist. You can click here if you would like to purchase When You See Me. Visit BookClubReporter to read Laura Jay's full book review of When You See Me and to read more about the author: Lisa Gardner. On The Road For A Cause You may also find additional pertinent information here regarding Lisa Gardner's On The Road For A Cause tour date...
Trespassing a Psychological Thriller from author Brandi Reeds
January 12, 2020 21:00 - 5 minutes - 3.47 MBTrespassing is an Amazon Charts bestselling mystery novel of psychological suspense. Veronica Cavanaugh is a young mother who follows a dangerous path to find her missing husband. Veronica’s grasp on the world is slipping. Her most recent fertility treatments have been unsuccessful, leaving Veronica teetering on the edge of her sanity. And, Veronica’s three-year-old daughter, Elizabella (Ellie-Bell), has a new imaginary friend. But, Ellie-Bell’s make-believe friend seems more devilish than ...
Book Review Podcast Hands Up - Police Procedural Drama
January 04, 2020 21:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MBHands Up is a disturbing story of Tyrell, a young black male, who was shot and killed by Ryan, a white rookie police officer. This premise alone is enough to invoke feelings of anger, sorrow and guilt. The author Stephen Clark does a fine job bringing to the reader an engrossing gripping story of racism and injustice. The readers is almost immediately faced with the fact that Tyrell was unarmed, at the time he came into contact with the police officer, Ryan and his older/senior partner, Gr...
An Unwanted Guest - Murder Mystery Fiction by Shari Lapena - Season 1, Episode 20
December 30, 2019 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBGet ready to sit by the fire wrapped in a warm blanket and be swept up into An Unwanted Guest murder mystery by Shari Lapena. As weekend guests begin to arrive at a secluded mountain inn, run by James and his son Bradley, a winter storm soon graduates into a full-on blizzard knocking out the electricity. Even so, the romantic inn set in a lovely wooded area in the Catskills, seems just right for a relaxing getaway. The guests are checked in as they arrive and led to their lovely mountain in...
On Canaan's Side - Historical Fiction Novel
December 29, 2019 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.33 MBOn Canaan's Side is an Irish cultural historical-fiction novel, written ever so beautifully by its author, Sebastian Barry. When I suggested reading On Canaan’s side to my friends, a few of them weren’t sure this story was one they would enjoy reading. And I can understand their hesitance. I say this because for me, there is great sadness in this story of Lilly Bere, a young Irish woman who is forced to flee Ireland in fear and haste. I finished reading On Canaan’s Side nearly a year ag...
On Canaan's Side - Historical Fiction Novel
December 29, 2019 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.33 MBOn Canaan's Side is an Irish cultural historical-fiction novel, written ever so beautifully by its author, Sebastian Barry. When I suggested reading On Canaan’s side to my friends, a few of them weren’t sure this story was one they would enjoy reading. And I can understand their hesitance. I say this because for me, there is great sadness in this story of Lilly Bere, a young Irish woman who is forced to flee Ireland in fear and haste. I finished reading On Canaan’s Side nearly a year ag...
The Other Woman Psychological Thriller Book Club Reporter Book Review
December 24, 2019 16:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MBThe Other Woman Psychological Thriller Book Club Reporter Book Review Author Sandie Jones knocks it-out-of-the-park, with her debut novel, The Other Woman. Emily Havistock is a leading recruitment consultant. She’s also a self-assured and determined business woman. Emily strives to be the best at what she does. One day, while attending a business conference Emily, meets Adam Banks. Adam is quite handsome and he, is much more than just his good looks. Emily and Adam are quickly drawn to...
Megan Abbott - Die A Little - Book Review - Podcast
December 22, 2019 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.81 MBMegan Abbott - Die A Little - Book Review - Podcast I loved Die A Little so much, I put it on my monthly Book Club list. I am thrilled to say that my book club members loved reading Die a Little as much as I did. I am very much looking forward to reading more books written by Megan Abbott. In fact, Give Me Your Hand is next on my Megan Abbott reading list. Read all of Laura Jay's book reviews here: Book Club Reporter Buy Books reviewed by Laura Jay Twitter: @Laura_Jay Buzzsprout - Let'...
Snow Creek - Psychological Thriller - Book Review Podcast
December 21, 2019 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBPsychological Thriller Snow Creek - Book Review Podcast Snow Creek is a tense, psychological thriller novel. Gregg Olsen introduces us to a new character, Detective Megan Carpenter. Megan is a complex woman with a past. But she is also a determined sleuth who doesn’t back down. In spite of her own troubled mind, Megan won’t turn loose of this complex case until she exposes who’s innocent and who’s guilty of the violent murders. I totally enjoyed this gripping thriller! The suspense in ...
Cast Iron by author Marilyn Todd - Book Club Reporter Book Review
November 29, 2019 13:00 - 4 minutes - 2.79 MBCast Iron by Marilyn Todd pub date Oct 1, 2019 This was my first reading of a book written by Marilyn Todd. After reading Cast Iron, I would love to go back and read the first book in this series, entitled: Snap Shot. Both Snap Shot and Cast Iron take place in England, circa 1895. I can say, even though Cast Iron works just fine, as a stand-alone story, I will first provide a little information from the first book, Snap Shot. As a young widow in London, Julia McAllister supported herse...
Big Lies In A Small Town - Book Review Podcast
November 24, 2019 16:00 - 7 minutes - 4.93 MBDiane Chamberlain is the gifted writer who brings us this compelling story in her latest novel, Big Lies in a Small Town. Ms. Chamberlain expertly intertwined the characters and the lives of two young women, Anna Dale and Morgan Christopher. I truly enjoyed reading Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain. The mystery of why Morgan was chosen to restore Anna Dale’s 1940 mural was compelling enough for me to keep right on turning those pages. And I felt like I even learned some things a...
The Illness Lesson by Clare Beams
November 10, 2019 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5 MBThe Illness Lesson by Clare Beams The Illness Lesson is quite different from the books I have been reading of late. However, I think I knew that going in. The story begins in 1871, and takes place at the farm owned by Samuel Hood. Samuel is a philosopher/teacher. Along with his daughter, Caroline (who is a teacher) Samuel plans to create a school for young women to teach them in the same way as boys are taught. This plan to facilitate the intellects of young women seems a commendable endea...
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
November 09, 2019 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.47 MBBook Club Reporter Book Reviews is presented to you by me, Laura Jay. In this episode, present my book review of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, written by Gail Honeyman. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is a poignant story of a thirty-year old woman. Eleanor lives a lonely life, works in a small office and is friendless. Although, we do not how it happened, one side Eleanor's face is badly scarred. This story is heartrending and touching. At times it may you cry, yet at other tim...
I Will Make You Pay Thriller Mystery
October 28, 2019 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.18 MBI Will Make You Pay is a gripping psychological thriller expertly written by author, Teresa Driscoll. This suspenseful mystery will keep you guessing. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
The Other Gloria - Psychological-Thriller Novel
October 14, 2019 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.12 MBBook Club Reporter, Laura Jay Visit https://bookclubreporter.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/jay_reporter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookclubreporter_laura_jay/ The Other Gloria Psychological-Thriller Novel The Other Gloria is an emotional and addictive Psychological Thriller novel written by L.A. Villafane. This outstanding novel is not only surreal, but it is a frighteningly realistic story as well. In the first chapter of The Other Gloria, Gloria, is driving a car, caree...
Meet Me in Monaco Book Review
September 21, 2019 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MBMeet Me in Monaco is lovingly written by the team of bestselling author, Hazel Gaynor, and historical novelist, Heather Webb. Meet Me in Monaco begins in May 1955. The London Herald has just printed a news article written by senior fashion editor, Angeline West. All the stars are out in Cannes for the eight annual Film Festival. Hollywood’s darling, Grace Kelly, is one of the loveliest stars in Cannes this year. Each chapter of Meet Me in Monaco tells the story via the alternating points of...
Thirteen Across - Action Novel - Action-Packed FBI Thriller
September 16, 2019 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.58 MBThirteen Across - Action Novel - Action-Packed FBI Thriller Quote:"Katherine be mindful of origins and the clock. The puzzle is greater than riddles and pain. The quest for truth is not for the faint at heart. Survive if you can." Thirteen Across Book Review: Hang on for a terroristic rollercoaster ride! Thirteen Across is an action novel, and an FBI thriller adventure, hurtling readers through Washington, D.C. FBI Special Agent Kate Morton somehow manages to survive her early morning r...
How to Start a Book Club the Right Way
September 15, 2019 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.85 MBHow to Start a Book Club the Right Way Today, let’s talk about how to start a book club. So, if you are listening in today, I will assume that either you have recently, and possibly for the first time, created your own book club, Or maybe you are in the planning stages of creating a new book club, and you are wondering how to make a success of it. Well if that’s the case, good for you, because it does take some careful planning to make your book club a success. Can I guarantee your boo...
Book Club Reporter Book Review Podcast - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
September 08, 2019 17:00 - 4 minutes - 2.85 MBThe Silent Patient written by Alex Michaelides. The author has delivered a psychological thriller with twists and turns that leave the reader truly surprised! Without giving anything away, I can say that there will come a moment in The Silent Patient when you will say, “What the …? Hmm ... I did not see that coming! If you’re tired of reading thriller books with predictable endings, this book is for you. Alex Michaelides has written a well-crafted suspense novel. All the praise surrounding...
Things You Save in a Fire Book Review Podcast
September 07, 2019 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.64 MBThings You Save In A Fire Book Review Podcast by Book Club Reporter - Laura Jay About The Author - Katherine Center In addition to her latest book Things You Save in a Fire, Katherine Center is also the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of How to Walk Away which is novel reviewed on my website: BookClubReporter.com. And I will create a podcast for How to Walk Away in the near future. Katherine Center has also written five bittersweet comic novels about love and family, in...
Book Club Reporter Book Review - Mother Knows Best by Author Kira Peikoff
September 03, 2019 21:00 - 4 minutes - 3.42 MBMother Knows Best is an extraordinary psychological thriller! Completely captivated by the story, I was frantically flipping the pages from start to finish. Talented fertility doctor, Robert Nash, and his attractive and younger, over-achieving scientist/assistant, Jillian, have developed a unique technique to help prospective parents avoid passing down certain genetic mutations to their children. The main concept at play here is a, still mostly hush-hush, procedure of creating a child with ...
Book Club Reporter Book Review - Another You -written by author, Jane Cable
September 02, 2019 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBAnother You - A Story About Letting Go and Learning to Begin Again - Author Jane Cable Romance love story-women’s fiction Another You is a haunting love story made up of many “moving parts.” The story is one of historical-fiction, romance, family-drama, and is mostly focused on Marie, the protagonist. Marie lives in a small building that also houses the seaside pub she runs alongside her husband, Stephen, and their teenage son, Jude. Jude is a budding young artist faced with making the al...
Book Club Reporter Book Reviews - All the Lovely Pieces - Psychological Thriller Novel
September 01, 2019 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MBHello, Welcome to Book Club Reporter - Book Review Podcast This is Episode 3, dated September 1, 2019. And I’m your host, Laura Jay. Today I am bringing you my book club reporter book review of All the Lovely Pieces written by author, J.M. Winchester (and you may already be familiar with this author, as she also writes romance novels as Jennifer Snow). But, All the Lovely pieces is not a ‘happy-ever-after” romance novel. All the Lovely Pieces is a chilling and an unputdownable, psychologic...
Haunting Paris Book Review Podcast
September 01, 2019 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.18 MBHello, welcome to Book Club Reporter - Book Review Podcast. This is Episode 2, dated August 31st, 2019. And I’m your host, Laura Jay. Today I am bringing you my book club reporter book review of Haunting Paris, written by author, Mamta Chaudhry. Oh! And be sure to check out all my book reviews, reading lists and more on: BookClubReporter.com, and you can follow me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram too. But right now, I invite you to sit back and relax, as I review Haunting Paris. Haunt...
Book Club Book Review The Year I Left Women's Fiction Romance Novel
August 24, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MBBook Club Book Review Women's Fiction Romance Novel Book Club Reporter Book review of the 2019 women's fiction romance novel, The Year I Left written by author, Christine Brae. In The Year I Left, Carin Frost has a great career and a ten-year-old son. Her husband is a stay-at-home dad, leaving Carin to act as family bread-winner. Carin works long hours to stay successful and feels the pressure of knowing her family depends on her income. Carin seems to be on-the-fence about where her ...
Book Club Book Review The Year I Left Women's Fiction Romance Novel
August 24, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MBBook Club Book Review Women's Fiction Romance Novel Book Club Reporter Book review of the 2019 women's fiction romance novel, The Year I Left written by author, Christine Brae. In The Year I Left, Carin Frost has a great career and a ten-year-old son. Her husband is a stay-at-home dad, leaving Carin to act as family bread-winner. Carin works long hours to stay successful and feels the pressure of knowing her family depends on her income. Carin seems to be on-the-fence about where her ...
Book Review The Year I Left Women's Fiction Romance Novel
August 24, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MBBook Review Women's Fiction Romance Novel Book review of the 2019 women's fiction romance novel, The Year I Left written by author, Christine Brae. In The Year I Left, Carin Frost has a great career and a ten-year-old son. Her husband is a stay-at-home dad, leaving Carin to act as family bread-winner. Carin works long hours to stay successful and feels the pressure of knowing her family depends on her income. Carin seems to be on-the-fence about where her marital relationship is heade...