Em's Books & Cats Podcast
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Hey, Book Lovers!
Audiobook narrator, writer, and life-long book addict, Em Frappier, talks about all things books.... and her cats, of course!
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Nine Perfect Strangers & An Escape
June 03, 2021 18:26 - 24 minutes - 17 MBEm discusses Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty and her cats' great escape 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 18 - Feelers
May 30, 2021 10:51 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIt's story time, Book Lovers! This week is Chapter 18 of Feelers - 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
Self Care Saturday - You'll Break It Eventually
May 29, 2021 10:01 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MBEm discusses using creativity for self care and the book The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ems-books-and-cats-podcast. 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
Last Story - First Bat
May 27, 2021 07:33 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBEm discusses The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim as well as waking up to a bat swooping over her face. Plus Chapter 21 of Heart of the Storm The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim 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 17 - Feelers
May 23, 2021 07:33 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIt's story time, Book Lovers It's time for Chapter 17 of Feelers - 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
Self Care Saturday - Gettin' Better & Watering the Good Stuff
May 22, 2021 07:33 - 5 minutes - 4 MBThis Self Care Saturday is short and sweet and all about gettin' better - Em talks about the Gettin' Better podcast with Ron Funches and how what you surround yourself with affects daily life. Take care of yourself. Peace. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ems-books-and-cats-podcast. 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
Cat Fight Like A Girl
May 20, 2021 07:33 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBEm talks about the effect Tolkien can have on multiple generations of writers as well as Harley Reid's romance Fight Like A Girl and cat twerking. Fight Like A Girl by Harley Reid 101 Cat Facts 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 - Feelers
May 16, 2021 07:33 - 14 minutes - 9.96 MBIt's story time, Book Lovers It's time for Chapter 16 of Feelers - 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
Self Care Saturday - Full Sloth & I'm Fine
May 15, 2021 07:33 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBEm's talking about codependency and the book I'm Fine and Other Lies by Whitney Cummings. I’m Fine and Other Lies by Whitney Cummings Pretty Big Deal with Ashley Graham - Whitney Cummings Breaks Down Codependency Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ems-books-and-cats-podcast. 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
You Love Me, Harrison Bergeron
May 13, 2021 07:33 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBEm discusses the third book in the You series - You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes as well as one of her favorite Vonnegut stories, Harrison Bergeron. Plus, Chapter 19 of Heart of the Storm! The You series by Caroline Kepnes Welcome to the Monkey House by Kurt Vonnnegut 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 - Feelers
May 09, 2021 08:20 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MBIt’s story time, Book Lovers! This week is Chapter 15 of Feelers - 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
Narcissistic Mothers by Caroline Foster
May 08, 2021 08:20 - 10 minutes - 7.16 MBEm discusses the book, Narcissistic Mothers: How to Handle a Narcissist Parent and Recover from CPTSD by Caroline Foster Music: Winter Nights by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2S2AgId Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/L_xonNQVqoE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ems-books-and-cats-podcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ems-books...
Readathon Recap & The Wild Huntress
May 06, 2021 07:33 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBEm talks about her first readathon and the books she finished during it - You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks & SarahPekkanen and Too Good To Be True by Carola Lovering. Plus, her cat's latest hunting adventures and a new chapter of Heart of the Storm! You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen Too Good To Be True by Carola Lovering 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, y...
Self Care Saturday - Boundaries & Villains
May 01, 2021 08:20 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBEm is bringing some peace and love to start your weekend off right. In this bonus episode, she discusses the need for boundaries and not fearing the possibility of being a villain sometimes. Peace and Love, Book Lovers Music: Winter Nights by Scandinavianz https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/2S2AgId Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/L_xonNQVqoE Support this show http://suppo...
Interview with Indie Author - Carol James Marshall
April 29, 2021 07:33 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBEm gets to interview one of her favorite indie authors, Carol James Marshall. They talk writing gore, self-publishing, and her newest book, Garden. Garden by Carol James Marshall Carol James Marshall on Amazon 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 - Feelers
April 25, 2021 07:33 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MBIt's story time, book lovers! This week is Chapter 14 of Feelers - 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
Salt Slow & Collect Yourself Before You Go
April 22, 2021 07:33 - 24 minutes - 17 MBEm's had a week, but she did manage to read some awesome short stories - she discusses Salt Slow by Julia Armfield as well as a herd of black kitties. Plus, chapter 17 of Heart of the Storm! Salt Slow by Julia Armfield 150 Famous Writing Quotes to Awaken the Creative Muse 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 - Feelers
April 18, 2021 07:33 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIt's Story Time, Book Lovers! This week it's Chapter 13 of Feelers 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
Chapter 13 - Feelers
April 18, 2021 07:33 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBIt's Story Time, Book Lovers! This week it's Chapter 13 of Feelers enjoy! If you'd like to buy Feelers - check out the Books & Merch page at www.booksncatspod.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ems-books-and-cats-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lock Every Door ... Before the Cat Gets Out
April 15, 2021 07:33 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MBEm is talking about Riley Sager again... this time it's his book, Lock Every Door, and she talks about 24 hour read-a-thons and the gift Weird left in her bedroom. Plus, Chapter 16 of Heart of the Storm! Beginner Mistakes to Avoid During a 24 Hour Readathon Lock Every Door by Riley Sager 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 S...
Story Time with Em - Chapter 12 - Feelers
April 11, 2021 07:33 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIt's story time, Book Lovers! This week is Chapter 12 of Feelers - 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
I'm Watching You -
April 08, 2021 07:33 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBEm's talking about Tolkein's illustrations for LOTR, the mystery of I'm Watching You by Teresa Driscoll, and the ever-lasting impact of Lois Lowry's The Giver. Plus, two chapters of her weekly writing project - Heart of the Storm I’m Watching You by Teresa Driscoll Tolkein’s Drawings to Appear in LOTR Get a quality jump rope with unique personality with Double Under Wonder - follow the link to support the podcast and use code RERUNNING for 10% off your order Patreon! - Get fun, origina...
I'm Watching You -
April 08, 2021 07:33 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBEm's talking about Tolkein's illustrations for LOTR, the mystery of I'm Watching You by Teresa Driscoll, and the ever-lasting impact of Lois Lowry's The Giver. Plus, two chapters of her weekly writing project - Heart of the Storm I’m Watching You by Teresa Driscoll Tolkein’s Drawings to Appear in LOTR 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 booksn...
Story Time with Em - Chapter 10/11 - Feelers
April 04, 2021 07:33 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBHey Book Lovers! Wanna hear a story? It's a double episode this week! Chapters 10 & 11 of Feelers - 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
What Do You NEED?
April 01, 2021 07:33 - 20 minutes - 14 MBEm talks about how Beverly Cleary shaped her childhood and delves into the disturbing lengths the students of Nottawa High will go to get what they want in Joelle Charbonneau's thrilling YA novel, NEED. Beverly Cleary Died at 104 - npr.org Pre-order Garden by Carol James Marshall 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 th...
Story Time with Em - Chapter 9 - Feelers
March 28, 2021 07:33 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MBHey, Book Lovers! Wanna hear a story? I'm sharing my book, Feelers, a chapter or two a week, and this week is Chapter 9. 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
A House Cat of a Human Being
March 25, 2021 07:33 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBEm's got more cat facts, and she discusses The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner - both its beautiful story and stunning cover art. Plus, chapter 13 of Heart of the Storm - it's a good one! Thank you so much for listening, and until next time... keep reading! The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner 10 Fascinating Cat Facts 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...
Story Time with Em - Chapter 8 - Feelers
March 21, 2021 07:33 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBHey, Book Lovers! Wanna hear a story? I'm sharing my book, Feelers, a chapter or two a week, and it is time for chapter 8. 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
Omens of Art
March 18, 2021 08:20 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBEm discusses Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett as well as The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - plus Zeus gets his own memory foam mattress - because he's worth it. Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett 13 Neil Gaiman Quotes to Help You Tackle Your Day The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Cosmic Cat Dreams 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 - Feelers - Chapter 7
March 14, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 3.99 MBHey, Book Lovers, wanna hear a story? Em's sharing her newest book, Feelers, with a chapter (or two) every week - this week is Chapter 7. 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
Poetry & A Physicist Eulogy
March 10, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 9.89 MBIn this somewhat odd episode, Em discusses her father's influence on her reading/writing habits and why you want a physicist to speak at your funeral. Plus, Jack Kerouac's advice for writing and life and the poetry of Robert Service and Allen Ginsberg. The Portable Jack Kerouac 30 Jack Kerouac Quotes - brainpickings.org You Want A Physicist To Speak At Your Funeral Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, plays, and stories at f...
Story Time with Em - Feelers - Chapter 6
March 07, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 5.94 MBHey, Book Lovers, wanna hear a story? Em's sharing her newest book, Feelers, with a chapter (or two) every week - this week is Chapter 6. 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
The Many Layers of Girl A
March 04, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 8.21 MBEm talks about the amazing book, Girl A by Abigail Dean, and whether cats are left or right pawed. Plus, Chapter 10 of my weekly writing project, Heart of the Storm Girl A by Abigail Dean Book Quotes for Readers - bookriot.com 101 Fun Cat Facts 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 - Feelers - Chapter 5
February 28, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 4.04 MBHey, Book Lovers, wanna hear a story? Em's sharing her newest book, Feelers, with a chapter (or two) every week - this week is Chapter 5. 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
Big Book Nerd & The Queen of Hearts
February 25, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBEm talks about giving books as gifts, some Hemingway highlights, and The Queen of Hearts by Kimmery Martin. Spoilers begin - 7:35 Spoilers end - 8:56 The Queen of Hearts by Kimmery Martin 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 - Feelers - Chapters 3 & 4
February 21, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 7.34 MBHey, Book Lovers, wanna hear a story? Em's sharing her newest book, Feelers, with a chapter (or two) every week - this week is double the entertainment with chapters 3 & 4. 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
Ink Drinker
February 18, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBEm discusses different names for people who love to read as well as The Survivors by Jane Harper and her love of the Cheshire Cat. The Survivors - Jane Harper Cheshire Cat Quotes 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 - Feelers - Chapter 2
February 13, 2021 18:00 - 8 minutes - 3.91 MBHey, Book Lovers, wanna hear a story? Em's sharing her newest book, Feelers, with a chapter every week - check out Chapter 2 this week! 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
Love, Wreckage, & A Cat On A Leash
February 10, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this somewhat love themed episode, Em discusses the messy relationships in Wreckage by Emily Bleeker, the passionate, though somewhat misguided romances in Anna K by Jenny Lee, and her cat, Zeus's first time on a leash (and in snow). Wreckage by Emily Bleeker Anna K by Jenny Lee Love Quotes From Books - bookriot.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 book...
Story Time with Em - Feelers - Chapter 1
February 07, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.09 MBHey, Book Lovers, wanna hear a story? Em's sharing her newest book, Feelers, with a chapter every week - check out chapter 1 this week! 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
Running Books & Cat Zoomies
February 04, 2021 01:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBEm's mixing it up and talking about non-fiction books this week - specifically books about running - including Mirna Valerio's A Beautiful Work In Progress - and she discusses the possible causes for cat zoomies. A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valerio What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Maurakami Born to Run by Christopher McDougall Ursula K. LeGuin Postage Stamp What Are Cat Zoomies - hillspet.com Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to...
Anxious People & Cat Ladies
January 27, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBEm's feeling all the emotions this week and discusses Anxious People by Fredrik Backman and a documentary about cat ladies. Anxious People by Fredrik Backman 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
Sisterly Secrets & Gifts From Felines
January 21, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.98 MBEm is loving her to-read bookshelf as well as The Winter Sister by Megan Collins, and she discusses why cats bring you gifts of dead animals. Plus, chapter four of Heart of the Storm! The Winter Sister by Megan Collins Why do cats bring home dead animals? - livescience.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
Final Girls & Cat Gods
January 14, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.78 MBEm's talking about Riley Sager again - this time, she covers Final Girls as well as some lesser known cat gods - plus, chapter 3 of Heart of the Storm Final Girls by Riley Sager 6 Cat Gods & Goddesses From Ancient Cultures - Catster 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
Magical Portals, Ghosts, and Demons... Oh My!
January 07, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBEm discusses Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo as well as The Demon Dealer by Carol James Marshall - and she talks about a memorable trip involving the descendants of Hemingway's cats. Plus, chapter 2 of Heart of the Storm! Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Demon Dealer by Carol James Marshall Women of the Grey: The Complete Trilogy by Carol James Marshall Do Cats Have Emotions? - All About Cats Help support the pod & get fun, bonus content by subscribing to the Patreon! Check out Em’s books, p...
Healing Purrs & Magical Girls
December 30, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBEm discusses the Quinn Henaghan Chronicles by Paul Neuhaus, her new writing challenge, and the healing powers of a cat's purr. Plus, Chapter 1 of Heart of the Storm The Healing Power of Your Cat’s Purr Company Town by Paul Neuhaus Aeon of Horus by Paul Neuhaus Messiah of Burbank by Paul Neuhaus 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 booksncatspo...
Just Throw Those Hyphens Around
December 23, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBEm chats with her husband, Andy, about the entirety of Stephen King's work and their favorites from each decade - plus a man-spreading cat statue! Full List of Stephen King’s writing Annie Is Not Okay - new short story by Em Feelers - new book! 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
Yule Cat
December 16, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 7.65 MBEm is super excited about her new Book of the Month delivery and discusses The Half Sister by Sandie Jones as well as Icelandic Christmas folklore. Feelers - new book! The Half Sister by Sandie Jones Icelandic Folklore - wikipedia 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
Ultimate Christmas
December 09, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 7.59 MBEm's in the holiday spirit and talking about a Christmas classic - A Christmas Carol - as well as cats vs Christmas trees and the release date of her new book. Feelers - new book! Greedy Greta Visits Christmas Town - original play The Christmas Spark - original play 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
Lost In A Book
December 05, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBEm talks about being in a holiday funk, tips for feeling happier, and stories of retribution in Stephen King's Full Dark, No Stars. Full Dark, No Stars - wikipedia 10 Scientifically Proven Ways To Be Happy 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