Em's Books & Cats Podcast

A Ghost Summer & A Grass Runner

July 29, 2022 07:33 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

This week Em's talking about an incredible book of short fiction - Ghost Summer: Stories by Tananarive Due. Plus, cat adventures and a new chapter of Ocean Eyes -- enjoy! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 25 - SuperGym

July 25, 2022 22:38 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers! This week is Chapter 25 of SuperGym - enjoy! **warning: contains mature content - listen with caution** Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Shadow In The Woods & A Muscle Cat In A Muscle Tank

July 23, 2022 07:21 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Em discusses the second book in the Monsters In the Green Mountains series by J.P. Choquette - Shadow In The Woods as well as a gym bro cat and a new chapter of Ocean Eyes -- enjoy! J.P. Choquette Books Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 23 & 24 - SuperGym

July 19, 2022 07:33 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers! It's another double chapter episode. Please enjoy Chapters 23 & 24 of SuperGym **warning: contains mature content - listen with caution** Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Eat, Pray, Love & Question

July 15, 2022 07:33 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Em's shook by Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert this week -- plus a new chapter of Ocean Eyes -- enjoy! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 21 & 22 - SuperGym

July 12, 2022 07:33 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers -- this week is a double chapter episode. Please enjoy chapters 21 & 22 of SuperGym. TW: this book contains mature content Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

The Night Swim & A Chatty Cat

July 07, 2022 07:33 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Em talks about Megan Goldin's doubly mysterious book, The Night Swim, as well as her cat Edweird's strong opinions. Plus, a new chapter of Ocean Eyes -- enjoy! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 20 - SuperGym

July 04, 2022 07:33 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers! This week is Chapter 20 of SuperGym -- enjoy! TW: this book contains mature content - listen with caution Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

The House Across The Lake & The Drowning Sea

July 01, 2022 02:22 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MB

It's a double book episode this week, Book Lovers! Em is talking about two fantastic books that came out on the first day of summer, The House Across The Lake by Riley Sager and The Drowning Sea by Sarah Stewart Taylor. Check out Sarah's book, The Drowning Sea, here! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 19 - SuperGym

June 26, 2022 07:33 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

It's time for Chapter 19 of SuperGym -- enjoy! *TW: mature content Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Fantastic Steps to Modern Womanhood

June 23, 2022 07:33 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MB

Em discusses Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation by Hannah Gadsby as well as Trixie & Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood -- enjoy!! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapters 17 & 18 - SuperGym

June 19, 2022 07:33 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

After a brief hiatus, Story Time with Em is back with a double chapter episode! This week is Chapters 17 & 18 of SuperGym *Warning: Mature Content Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

A Distant Grave & Chatting with Sarah Stewart Taylor

June 16, 2022 08:19 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

This episode is all about author, Sarah Stewart Taylor. Em discusses her book A Distant Grave, and she chats with Sarah Stewart Taylor about books, writing, and her new book The Drowning Sea - coming out June 21st 2022. sarahstewarttaylor.com Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

The Lies I Tell at The Cat Playground

June 09, 2022 07:33 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Em talks about the incredible book, The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark as well as her cats' playground and a new chapter of Ocean Eyes -- enjoy! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Got The Morbs & Not Up To Dick

June 03, 2022 07:33 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MB

Em's talking language based distractions, writing, and slang from the Victorian era. Plus a new chapter of Ocean Eyes -- enjoy!! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 16 - SuperGym

May 30, 2022 13:15 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers! This week is Chapter 16 of SuperGym -- be warned: this book contains mature content Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Firekeeper's Daughter & Teachings from a Cat

May 27, 2022 07:33 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Em discusses Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley as well as what we can learn from cats about being human. Plus, Chapter 2 of Secret Keeper - enjoy! What Cat’s Teach Us About Happiness - A Cat’s Philiosphy Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 15 - SuperGym

May 23, 2022 07:33 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers, and this week is Chapter 15 of SuperGym -- please note: this book contains mature content, listen with caution Enjoy! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Darling Girl is a Secret Keeper

May 19, 2022 16:12 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

This week Em's talking about Darling Girl by Liz Michalski, an intriguing take on the tale of Peter Pan -- plus, the first chapter of a new weekly writing project, Secret Keeper -- enjoy! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 14 - SuperGym

May 16, 2022 14:38 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers! This week is Chapter 14 of SuperGym -- enjoy!! ***TW: contains mature content Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

The Phantom Prince & A Deadly Dance

May 13, 2022 07:33 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MB

Em's back with a short episode this week. She talks about The Phantom Prince by Elizabeth and Molly Kendall as well as a macabre tale of ballet gone wrong. **TW: Mature content Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 13 - SuperGym

May 02, 2022 07:27 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

It's story time! This week is Chapter 13 of SuperGym -- enjoy! **TW: contains mature content** Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Self Care Saturday - All the Good Things in the Infinite Blue Sky

April 30, 2022 07:33 - 10 minutes - 7 MB

Happy Saturday! This week is all about getting back on track, the importance of consistency, and thoughts on meditation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ems-books-and-cats-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Support the show

No Exit to the Verdant Valley

April 28, 2022 05:11 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Em discusses No Exit by Taylor Adams (and the similarities to the play, No Exit), and she has the final chapter of Heart of the Storm -- enjoy! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 12 - SuperGym

April 25, 2022 07:33 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers! This week is Chapter 12 of SuperGym -- enjoy! TW: this book contains adult content Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Self Care Saturday - Breathe in the Moment

April 23, 2022 07:03 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Trigger warning: discussion of eating disorders Em is talking about healing from CPTSD and eating disorders, cutting out unhealthy competition, and learning to slow down and enjoy the moment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ems-books-and-cats-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Support the show

The Paris Apartment of Contradictions

April 21, 2022 07:03 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this episode, Em discusses the importance of the public library, contranyms, and the incredible thriller, The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley. Enjoy!! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 11 - SuperGym

April 17, 2022 07:33 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

It's story time! This week is Chapter 11 of SuperGym -- reminder, this book contains adult content Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Self Care Saturday - Yoga Resistant

April 16, 2022 07:03 - 13 minutes - 9.39 MB

Self Care Saturday is back for season 2, and the focus is on meditation, yoga, and healing. Join Em for a moment of peace... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ems-books-and-cats-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Support the show

A Cat-tastic Episode

April 15, 2022 07:03 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this cat-tastic episode, Em is talking all about cats with her husband, Andy. Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapters 9 & 10 - SuperGym

April 04, 2022 07:21 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

It's a double chapter week, Book Lovers! This week is Chapters 9 & 10 of SuperGym --- enjoy!! ***TW: Violence, EDs, SA Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Sacred Seconds: An Interview with Claire Thom

April 01, 2022 05:11 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Em chats with poet and teacher, Claire Thom, about her new children's book, Fox and Dog - Pangram Pals, as well as her poetry and what she's been reading lately -- enjoy!! Fox & Dog - Pangram Pals by Claire Thom Claire Thom IG Motherland: War and Hope in Ukraine by Tetyana Denford Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support...

Story Time with Em - Chapter 8 - SuperGym

March 27, 2022 07:03 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers! It's Chapter 8 of SuperGym -- enjoy!! TW: SA, ED, violence, language Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Books Are My Comfort Object

March 24, 2022 10:03 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

This is an odd one, Book Lovers. Discussing grief and loss and the comfort of books... and cats! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 7 - SuperGym

March 21, 2022 02:36 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers! This week is Chapter 7 of SuperGym -- enjoy! Trigger warning: SA, ED, Violence, language Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Silence in the Woods & Magic in the Trees

March 18, 2022 08:20 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Em bought a bunch of books by authors near her, and this week, she discusses Silence in the Woods by J.P. Choquette -- is there a beast man roaming the woods of 1917 Vermont? Plus, a new chapter of Heart of the Storm and catnip antics - enjoy! JP Choquette - Author https://www.suppressedhistories.net/articles/respect.html Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things ...

Story Time with Em - Chapter 6 - SuperGym

March 06, 2022 08:33 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers! This week is Chapter 6 of SuperGym -- enjoy! **warning: some violence, EDs, language Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

What the Fireflies Knew of the Storm

March 03, 2022 15:11 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

On this episode, Em talks about Kai Harris's beautiful book, What the Fireflies Knew -- plus, a new chapter of Heart of the Storm -- enjoy! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 5 - SuperGym

February 27, 2022 08:33 - 7 minutes - 5.53 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers! This week is chapter 5 of SuperGym -- enjoy! *warning: language, some violence, EDs Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

The Mountains Wild & A Mysterious Author

February 24, 2022 08:33 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Em's dreaming of Ireland and talking about the absolutely fantastic The Mountains Wild by Sarah Stewart Taylor. The Mountains Wild by Sarah Stewart Taylor Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 3 & 4 - SuperGym

February 20, 2022 08:33 - 14 minutes - 9.68 MB

It's a double chapter episode this week! Please enjoy Chapters 3 & 4 of SuperGym -- enjoy! **warning: language, violence Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

The Golden Couple Fox & Dog

February 18, 2022 08:33 - 12 minutes - 8.95 MB

It was an excellent week for reading, and Em's got a few to discuss in this episode. First, she discusses the lovely children's book Fox & Dog - Pangram Pals by friend of the podcast Claire Thom and illustrated by her father, Colin Thom. She follows that up with The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanan, a quick mention of another amazing book, and a new chapter of Heart of the Storm. It's a jam-packed episode -- enjoy! Get your copy of Fox & Dog - Pangram Pals by Claire Thom...

Story Time with Em - Chapter 2 - SuperGym

February 13, 2022 08:13 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

It's story time, Book Lovers! Please enjoy Chapter 2 of SuperGym! *warning language, eating disorders Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

An Electric Life

February 11, 2022 18:21 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

This week's episode is a little different. Em talks about The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, miniature books, and a new chapter of Heart of the Storm -- enjoy! SuperGym: Get Fit or Die Tryin’ – buy the book Check out Feelers on Audible New Merch for 2022 Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Story Time with Em - Chapter 1 - SuperGym

February 06, 2022 08:33 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MB

Hey Book Lovers! Wanna hear a story? Em's starting Season 2 with her dystopian, fitness nightmare - SuperGym: Get Fit or Die Tryin' Enjoy! Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Reckless Girls - The Storm's Coming

February 04, 2022 21:44 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

This week Em is raving about Reckless Girls by Rachael Hawkins as well as The Doki, Doki Literature Club -- plus, a new chapter of Heart of the Storm. Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

Malibu Rising & The Midnight Assassin

January 27, 2022 19:46 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MB

This week's a short one because Em has no voice. But, great books abound with Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid & The Midnight Assassin by Skip Hollandsworth. Our Stories to Tell - kickstarter Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

A Flicker In The Dark for Fashion Disasters

January 20, 2022 08:33 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

Season 2 starts off with the fantastic book, A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham as well as deadly fashions from history. Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

A History of Wild Places & Christmas Carols

December 16, 2021 11:30 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Em discusses her biggest BOTM delivery yet, as well as the absolute gem, A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw. Then she gets into all things Christmas -- plus a new chapter of Heart of the Storm -- enjoy!! What is Jolabokaflood History of A Christmas Carol Movies Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at frappmedia.com And, you can find all things books & cats at booksncatspod.com Support the show

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