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Book of the Month Live

Book of the Month
Book Of the Month
Grief
Love
New York City
Motherhood
Family Dynamics
Friendship
Walk Like a Girl
Sisterhood
The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits
Fashion
Romance Genre
Addiction
Feminism
Five Broken Blades
I Might Be In Trouble
Ruthless Vows
Mental Health
Prabal Gurung
These Summer Storms

Book of the Month Live is where we get authors out of the pages and into unexpected conversations. In person and off the cuff, with beverages, at our headquarters in NYC. Get a front-row seat to the book party you won't forget. Suggestions or ideas? Email us at BOTMLive@bookofthemonth.com.

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Latest Episodes

Author Elizabeth Wellington Rollins joined us at our headquarters to discuss her debut novel, The Three Graces of Pearl Street. What followed was a cozy conversation about nonnas, neighbors, and the relationships that carry us home.

Three generati... more

Author Jenny Jackson stopped by our headquarters to discuss her new novel, The Shampoo Effect. Tune in as we dissect messy Millennial friendships, the college hangover cure behind her title, and the hard work of staying close in adulthood.

In a tig... more

Author Chelsea Curto met us at Kate Spade in Rockefeller Center to discuss In Stormy Weather, her latest romance novel. The conversation went far beyond weather small talk, touching on her Florida roots, the romantic potential of a tornado, and her d... more

Author Tia Williams met us at the Kate Spade in Rockefeller Center for a special summer episode all about The Missed Connection. Set against a backdrop of beautiful bags, we unpacked the anatomy of a meet-cute, some rules of romance, and the real-lif... more

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Recent Guests

Jenny Jackson
Two-time Book of the Month author; editor
Book of the Month
Episode: Jenny Jackson has big feelings about small towns.
Chelsea Curto
Author of In Stormy Weather
Author, In Stormy Weather
Episode: Chelsea Curto actually wants to talk about the weather.
Tia Williams
Author of The Missed Connection
Self
Episode: Tia Williams, treasurer of the soulmate industrial complex.
Melissa Albert
Author of The Children; noted for moving from Young Adult to Adult Fiction
Author
Episode: Melissa Albert on mythologies, muses, and mermaids.
Sarah Damoff
Author of The Burning Side
Author, The Burning Side
Episode: Sarah Damoff thinks marriage needs better vocabulary.
Emma Brodie
Author of Into the Blue
Author, Into the Blue
Episode: Emma Brodie believes in infinite soulmates.
Rachel Wood
Author of Annie Knows Everything
Author
Episode: Rachel Wood knows everything.
Laura Brooke Robson
Author of Love is an Algorithm
Author, Love is an Algorithm
Episode: Laura Brooke Robson is a dating app expert.
Charlotte McConaghy
Author of Wild Dark Shore
Author
Episode: Charlotte McConaghy wrote the Book of the Year.

Host

Brianna Goodman
Host of Book of the Month Live, anchor for in-person author conversations and live events in NYC.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 671 ratings
  • Old format was 5/5

    4/5 stars only because I really enjoyed the older format. The convos were longer and more in depth and having both Brianna and Jared made it very well rounded…they had excellent energy together! Honestly, I also thought the old theme music was better and catchier.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ms. Elaine Benes
    United Statesa year ago
  • Why move the podcast?

    I love the podcast and have picked up books that I normally wouldn’t after listening. I also think Jerrod and Breanna do a fantastic job as hosts. However, I'm thoroughly annoyed that full episodes of the podcast have moved over to the BOTM app. I subscribe to a lot of podcasts and I think it’s ridiculous to expect me to go to another app to listen to a single podcast. I usually listen to podcasts while driving and the podcast app syncs with my car making it easy for me to navigate, obviously th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tobi M.D. S
    United States2 years ago
  • Move to app is obnoxious

    I’ve been enjoying this podcast since it started but probably won’t listen anymore now that it has moved to the BOTM app. I’m a member and have access but a separate app for a single podcast is super inconvenient and I’m baffled why this was done. No one is going to get a book subscription just to listen to a podcast, so this seems like a much better way to piss off existing members than to get new ones.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    wolffe14639
    United States2 years ago
  • Pushing their app

    Why is botm pushing their app so much? Some of us don’t want another app and it’s such a bummer they are removing all the club features unless you download the app :( why would they only make a preview of a podcast available? Not worth it to follow.

    Love the content, wish they would just stop pushing the app and make it available on their website and Apple podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jennab54
    United States2 years ago
  • Good Content - Need More Professional Hosts

    I love hearing the authors perspectives, the content is great, but the hosts could be more articulate. The laughter, at things that aren’t funny, is very distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    addy3240
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the strong author insights and energy of conversations.
Fans appreciate no spoilers and engaging author dialogue.
Some listeners dislike the vocal style and moments of laughter.

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#123
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#131
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#176
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Talking Points

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Tia Williams, treasurer of the soulmate industrial complex.
Q: How does your view of compatibility differ between real life and romance novels?
In real life, compatibility is crucial, but in romance fiction it's escapism and amplified by fantasy, which allows for bigger emotions and idealized outcomes that still feel authentic to the characters' growth.
Tia Williams, treasurer of the soulmate industrial complex.
Q: What do you believe makes a great meat cute, and how does The Missed Connection approach chemistry?
A great meat cute needs crackling chemistry and a tangible sense of electricity; I like to write a moment where the air feels charged, but grounded in everyday reality, so readers feel both the magic and the plausibility of the connection.
Tia Williams, treasurer of the soulmate industrial complex.
Q: What interested you in exploring a character who's coming out of isolation?
I drew from my own experiences with social anxiety and the pandemic era to shape Sasha's return to the world, emphasizing how personal growth can begin after retreat and how love can be a catalyst for stepping back into life.
Melissa Albert on mythologies, muses, and mermaids.
Q: What inspired you to move from young adult to adult fiction with The Children?
Melissa describes a natural progression driven by personal interests and the editor's push to grow beyond the young adult voice, culminating in a single book that blends multiple ideas.
Sarah Damoff thinks marriage needs better vocabulary.
Q: Can you share a bit about the role of memory and time in the story, especially with the Alzheimer's subplot?
Memory acts as a tether to the past and a lens for current choices; Alzheimer's is used as a narrative device to explore how time shifts perception and how families navigate those shifts with empathy and honesty.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Book of the Month Live

What is Book of the Month Live about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Lively author interviews and book-focused conversations with a playful, cocktail-filled vibe. Episodes often blend deep dives into craft, themes, and real-life experiences of authors with lighthearted games, cocktails, and on-the-ground storytelling from Live events in NYC. Listeners can expect a strong emphasis on contemporary fiction, romance, literary fiction, and books tied to Book of the Month selections, with guests sharing process insights, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that illuminate their work and the publishing world. A notable edge is the mix of literary analysis with accessible, in-the-materiel banter and interactive segments that showcase the authors beyond the page, making it approachable for both avid readers... more

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Recent guests on Book of the Month Live include:

1. Jenny Jackson
2. Chelsea Curto
3. Tia Williams
4. Melissa Albert
5. Sarah Damoff
6. Emma Brodie
7. Rachel Wood
8. Laura Brooke Robson

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