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House of Books

by Catherine Beeman

Season 2

Conversation with Author Jeff Billington

Catherine hosts Jeff Billington, author of Chicken Dinner News and Summer's Second. Jeff Billington grew up on a farm in the Ozark Mountains of Southwest Missouri, surrounded by animals, family and local lore. His adult life has included stints as a newspaper reporter, a communications director for a member of Congress, and working for environmental and advocacy nonprofits. He currently lives in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC but someday hopes to return to the Ozarks. His first novel, the young adult LGBTQ+ book Summer’s Second, was released in December 2022. Chicken Dinner News, his second novel, is a literary fiction work that released on June 20, 2023. Visit Jeff's beautiful website at jeffbillington.com Watch his latest short video on Instagram

Summer Update and Upcoming Course Correction

Catherine talks about her summer reading and podcast plans for the future, which is looking bright!

Season 1

Catching UP

Catherine discusses her travel plans, her recent and current reading, and drama in her county which has made national news. Listen for more information.

Introducing Your Book Group

Catherine introduces listeners to her new podcast, Your Book Group. She also offers three book reviews. Brought to you by Yukimi Song Studio: yukimisongstudio.com/letspodcast. Access books mentioned in the episode here: https://www.yourbookgroup.com/episode-2-your-book-group-podcast/

Mindfulness, Community Theatre, and the Delight of Discovering a New/Old Book

Catherine considers how community theatre might help with mindfulness (really!), and shares her life hack for finishing a long book (over 850 pages!) efficiently and without missing a word. Show notes and links at https://www.yourbookgroup.com/episode-14-house-of-books-podcast/. Brought to you by Yukimi Song Studio: yukimisongstudio.com/letspodcast

From the Shores of Lake Michigan: Do you want to review books? Here's how.

Lucky 13! Catherine introduces listeners to three book review venues open to anyone, and talks about Weyward, a new release she is reviewing now. Book is due out on March 7; fans of historical fiction and/or magical realism will love this book. Show notes and resources can be found here: https://www.yourbookgroup.com/episode-13-do-you-want-to-review-books/ Brought to you by Yukimi Song Studio: www.yukimisongstudio.com/letspodcast

Colin Firth, Anxiety, and Ruth Rendell

Catherine shares her own personal anxiety-beating bibliotherapy strategy, introduces listeners/readers to Ruth Rendell, and points listeners to the first episode of the Ruth Rendell Mysteries starring Colin Firth, available on Britbox. She also shares information on how to get a free one-hour podcast intro class from Yukimi Song.

Short takes on David Copperfield and Wade Rouse - and a podcast hookup for listeners.

In this short episode Catherine, who hasn't had much time for reading in the last two weeks, reminds you about David Copperfield and introduces you to two books by author Wade Rouse, who also writes as Viola Shipman. Wade is Michigan's favorite author these days! This episode is brought to you by Yukimi Song Studio; www.yukimisongstudio.com/letspodcast.

Conversation with Jenna Miles, author of The Catch

Catherine has an insightful conversation with Jenna Miles, author of The Catch.

Charles Dickens, Loneliness, and The Plan for 2023

Catherine shares her reading plans including David Copperfield and other Dickens work, and offers some bibliotherapy ideas for that midwinter loneliness. Get a sneak preview of 2023 too.

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