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On Tuesdays, Kate Hergott talks with authors about their books and writing processes. On Fridays, Kate talks with multiple co-host Bookstagrammers and BookTubers about a variety of bookish topics.

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This week, Halley Sutton is back, and we dive into everything we've been reading and watching - which is quite a lot! We also share a few 2026 books we are excited to read.

What We’ve Been Reading

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This week, I talk with John Fram about the creative process behind his new horror-thriller The Midnight Knock, a genre-blending desert nightmare. He dives into selling the book early, wrestling with a complex multi-POV structure, and navigating the b... more

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This week, Gare, Steph and I share our last, current and next reads!

Kate's Books

Last - Degenerate by Matt Casamassina

Current - Children Like Us by Birttany Penner

Next - Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson

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This week, Kristi DeMeester shares how her new novel Dark Sisters emerged from a collision of personal history, cultural rage, and the disturbing ease with which faith, patriarchy, and power can be weaponized. We discuss purity culture, megachurch hy... more

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Recent Guests

Kristi DeMeester
Author of the horror novel Dark Sisters
Episode: Purity Culture, Power, and the Women Who Survive: Kristi DeMeester on Dark Sisters
Erin Crosby Eckstine
Author of Junie
Episode: Ghosts, Girlhood & Generational Memory: Erin Crosby Eckstine on the Humanity of Junie
Wen-Yi Lee
Author of When They Burned the Butterfly
Episode: Rage, Myth, and Magic in 1970s Singapore: Wen-Yi Lee's When They Burned The Butterfly
Nic Stone
Author of adult thriller 'Boom Town', known for her young adult fiction.
Episode: Strip Clubs, Power Dynamics and Storytelling: Nic Stone's Boom Town
Kirsten Miller
Author known for her captivating storytelling and exploration of female perspectives.
Episode: Witches vs. the Oligarchs: Kirsten Miller’s Women of Wild Hill
Pelumi Olatinpo
Poet and author of 'Manifest Destiny'
Episode: Pelumi Olatinpo's Manifest Destiny: Being a Witness to Corroborate Experiences That Have Been Hidden
Vanessa Lillie
Author of *The Bone Thief* and *Blood Sisters*
Self-published
Episode: Vanessa Lillie's The Bone Thief: Stolen Bones, Stolen Land, and a Shady “Founders Society”
Nekesa Afia
Author of As Long As You're Mine, a mystery thriller set in old Hollywood
Episode: Nekesa Afia's As Long As You're Mine: Solving Mysteries in Old Hollywood
John Fugelsang
Comedian and author of 'Separation of Church and Hate'
Episode: John Fugelsang's Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds

Host

Kate Hergott
Host of discussions revolving around books and author insights, engaging in thoughtful conversations about literary themes and writing processes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • GET ANOTHER BOOKSHELF

    You’re gonna need another bookshelf. My TBR is JAM PACKED thanks to Kate and Bookwild. As a thriller lover, this podcast is the perfect blend of yapping with your best friends about books you’re obsessed with and learning from the authors about how they crafted those books. It’s amazing! My personal favorite episodes are when Kate, Gare, and Steph get together and make recommendations. I like to live dangerously and save these episodes for when I walk around the bookstore. The checkout line hate... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C1244
    United Statesa year ago
  • INCREDIBLE

    Kate always has an insightful way of talking about books and characters and plots. Her way of interviewing authors makes me anticipate the next episode of this podcast as much as I would my favorite show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bleak Billings
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I love this podcast! Kate is so fun and has a lot of interesting guests. I just enjoy the conversations so much. If you’re reading thrillers and not tuning in to this podcast, you’re losing out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Somo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Can’t get enough thrillers!

    I am an avid thriller reader so I’m so glad to have found another podcast that focuses on the genre! I really enjoy the book chat and love the author interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Secondhook
    United Statesa year ago
  • Engaging and Lively Discussions

    Kate is a fantastic host, with a natural organic style that is easy to listen too. She is great at bringing out interesting perspectives from her guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bookish Content
    United Statesa year ago

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Many comments reflect a sense of community among listeners who enjoy sharing book recommendations and exploring literary themes together.
Listeners appreciate the engaging dialogues about books and the seamless blend of humor and insight.
Reviews highlight the rich detail shared by authors about their writing experiences and character development.

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Purity Culture, Power, and the Women Who Survive: Kristi DeMeester on Dark Sisters
Q: What inspired the story of Dark Sisters?
The inspiration for Dark Sisters stemmed from DeMeester's journaling about her childhood experiences with purity culture and the societal implications of misogyny, especially in light of significant events like the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Purity Culture, Power, and the Women Who Survive: Kristi DeMeester on Dark Sisters
Q: What was your journey to writing?
Kristi DeMeester shared that she came to writing late, always being more of a reader before pursuing writing seriously in her late 20s, ultimately leading to her writing horror novels.
Sin Is an Illusion? Keith Giles on The Quantum Gospel of Mary
Q: How does the concept of interconnectedness relate to the teachings of Jesus?
The teaching of oneness is crucial; understanding that we are all part of the divine helps promote unconditional love and empathy for others.
Sin Is an Illusion? Keith Giles on The Quantum Gospel of Mary
Q: Can you talk briefly about the history of the Gospels that didn't make it into the Bible?
Early Christianity was not a monolith; there were various groups with different perspectives, and many texts were excluded, often through processes of suppression led by early church authorities.
Sin Is an Illusion? Keith Giles on The Quantum Gospel of Mary
Q: What brought you to writing these books, specifically The Quantum Gospel of Mary?
I think it all started from my journey of unlearning certain theological beliefs that I had grown up with and seeking a deeper understanding of spirituality.

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