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  • Circle of Animals by Sadie Hoagland | GSMC Book Review Podcast

    Circle of Animals by Sadie Hoagland | GSMC Book Review Podcast
    May 21 2025
    Sarah speaks with author Sadie Hoagland about her haunting and timely novel, Circle of Animals. Blending literary fiction with emotional depth and cultural insight, Hoagland's latest work explores generational trauma, the legacy of silence, and the complex journey toward healing and self-discovery.

    Circle of Animals follows Sky Richard, a woman reeling from the trauma of a workplace assault just as her free-spirited mother, Edi, disappears without a trace. As Sky begins the search for her mother, her journey leads to unexpected places—a long-lost grandmother, a commune from her mother's past, and the buried truths of a matrilineal history marked by silence and survival.

    Through Sky’s story, Hoagland examines how unresolved pain and unspoken violence echo across generations, often isolating the very women who need each other most. The novel thoughtfully incorporates themes from ancient mythology, the zodiac, and the countercultural movements of California’s past, while addressing urgent contemporary conversations around gender, trauma, and reclaiming personal agency.

    Sarah and Sadie Hoagland discuss the novel’s layered characters, the inspiration behind its mythological elements, and the emotional intensity involved in writing about inherited trauma. Listeners will gain insight into Hoagland’s writing process and the thematic importance of voice—both lost and reclaimed.

    Tune in to this powerful conversation that highlights the resilience of women and the importance of confronting the past to move forward.

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  • The Anatomy of Exile by Zeeva Bukai | GSMC Book Review Podcast

    The Anatomy of Exile by Zeeva Bukai | GSMC Book Review Podcast
    May 13 2025
    Sarah speaks with author Zeeva Bukai about her powerful debut novel, The Anatomy of Exile. A richly layered family saga, Bukai’s novel tells the story of the Abadis—a Jewish Arab family shattered by loss, identity conflict, and generational trauma.

    The novel begins in the aftermath of a tragedy during the 1967 Six Day War, when a secret love affair between a Palestinian poet and a Jewish woman ends in death. As grief and cultural tension engulf the family, Tamar and her husband Salim—a man torn between his Arab and Jewish heritage—make the difficult decision to relocate their family to the United States. But the promise of a fresh start quickly unravels as old divisions resurface in a new land.

    When a Palestinian family moves into the apartment upstairs, Tamar is forced to confront her fears, her past, and her deep-rooted biases—especially as her daughter falls for the Palestinian son. In trying to protect her family, Tamar risks pushing them further away. Zeeva Bukai's novel is a poignant exploration of identity, exile, forbidden love, and the high emotional stakes of holding onto family in an ever-changing world.

    Sarah and Zeeva discuss the themes of cross-cultural love, what it means to straddle multiple identities, and how historical trauma can echo through generations. Bukai also shares insights into her creative process, the personal inspiration behind the novel, and how fiction can spark vital conversations about empathy, legacy, and belonging.

    Whether you're interested in intergenerational stories, Jewish and Middle Eastern history, or complex characters navigating love and loss, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

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  • Circle of Peace by Sophia Kouidou-Giles | GSMC Book Review Podcast

    Circle of Peace by Sophia Kouidou-Giles | GSMC Book Review Podcast
    May 6 2025
    Sarah speaks with author Sophia Kouidou-Giles about her stunning new novel Circle of Peace, a powerful retelling of Greek mythology that centers the oft-overlooked goddess Perse—wife of Helios and mother of Circe. Through rich storytelling and emotional depth, Kouidou-Giles breathes new life into ancient myth, giving voice to a character long overshadowed by more well-known figures.

    Circle of Peace begins with a bold request: Perse asks Helios for a hall of her own in return for helping his disgraced sister, Selene, after she angers Zeus with a forbidden love. But triumph quickly gives way to tragedy when Phaethon, Helios’s impulsive son, hijacks his father's chariot and sets the world ablaze—resulting in his untimely death by Zeus’s thunderbolt.

    As grief floods the House of Helios and war breaks out across the land, Perse rises from the ashes of sorrow with remarkable strength. With her keen insight and fierce resolve, she becomes a beacon of hope, advocating for peace while the world teeters on the brink of destruction.

    In her conversation with Sarah, Kouidou-Giles shares what inspired her to reimagine Perse’s story, how she approached the emotional resonance of myth, and why ancient stories continue to offer timeless reflections on power, identity, and healing.

    Whether you're a fan of Greek mythology, feminist retellings, or stories that explore resilience through the lens of tragedy, this episode is a must-listen.

    Don’t miss this engaging interview that explores the heart of myth and the enduring strength of women who refuse to be silenced.

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  • The Slate by Matthew FitzSimmons | GSMC Book Review Podcast

    The Slate by Matthew FitzSimmons | GSMC Book Review Podcast
    Apr 29 2025
    Sarah sits down with bestselling author Matthew FitzSimmons to talk about his latest political thriller, The Slate. FitzSimmons, known for his sharp storytelling and electrifying plots, takes listeners into the shadowy undercurrents of Washington, DC—where secrets are currency and loyalty is a dangerous game.

    The Slate introduces Agatha Cardiff, a once-powerful political fixer who walked away from the high-stakes world of Capitol Hill after making one compromise too many. But when a ghost from her past resurfaces—a scandal buried decades ago threatening to erupt—Agatha finds herself pulled back into a dangerous web of power, corruption, and moral reckoning. With a vanished tenant, rising political tension, and players at the highest levels of government moving behind the scenes, the past and present collide in ways that could reshape the future of the nation.

    Matthew FitzSimmons shares the inspiration behind Agatha’s character, his experience researching the political machinery of DC, and how he balances suspense with psychological complexity. Whether you're a fan of twisty thrillers, morally complex protagonists, or thought-provoking narratives that echo today's headlines, this episode offers something unforgettable.

    Tune in for an insightful, fast-paced conversation about betrayal, redemption, and the price of secrets. The Slate is a taut, expertly crafted thriller that will keep readers hooked until the final page—and this interview gives you a closer look into the mind behind the story.

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  • Mirror Me by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg | GSMC Book Review Podcast

    Mirror Me by Lisa Williamson Rosenberg | GSMC Book Review Podcast
    Apr 23 2025
    Sarah sits down with Lisa Williamson Rosenberg to discuss her psychological thriller Mirror Me. This dark, compelling novel takes listeners on an unsettling journey into the mind of Eddie Asher, a man caught between the fear of losing himself and the terror of what he may have done. Eddie arrives at Hudson Valley Psychiatric Hospital, unsure if he’s responsible for the death of his brother’s fiancée, Lucy—a woman with whom he shared a powerful, mysterious connection. As Eddie’s anxiety intensifies, he turns to Dr. Richard Montgomery, a psychiatrist specializing in dissociative identity disorder, in the hopes of piecing together his fractured memories. But the deeper Eddie goes into his mind, the more he unravels a terrifying truth that threatens to destroy everything he believes about his identity. With every layer of memory peeled back, Eddie inches closer to a mind-bending revelation that could change his life forever.

    Lisa Williamson Rosenberg’s Mirror Me is a haunting exploration of the fragility of the human mind, the complexity of memory, and the fight for self-understanding. In this interview, Sarah and Lisa unpack the novel’s intricacies, touching on the themes of mental health, the blurred lines between reality and illusion, and the terror of discovering things you never knew about yourself. Whether you’re a fan of psychological novels or stories that challenge your perceptions of reality, this episode will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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  • Bitterfrost by Bryan Gruley | GSMC Book Review Podcast

    Bitterfrost by Bryan Gruley | GSMC Book Review Podcast
    Apr 1 2025
    In this thrilling episode of the GSMC Book Review Podcast, host Sarah sits down with acclaimed author Bryan Gruley to discuss his latest suspenseful masterpiece, Bitterfrost. Set in a small Michigan town where secrets lurk beneath the ice, this gripping novel follows former hockey star Jimmy Baker, who left the game behind after a violent incident—only to wake up years later covered in blood, with no memory of what happened. Now accused of a brutal double murder, Jimmy must uncover the truth before the evidence buries him for good.

    Bryan Gruley, known for his masterful storytelling and atmospheric thrillers, takes us inside the mind of a man whose past and present collide in chilling ways. Sarah and Bryan explore the novel’s gripping psychological tension, its rich setting, and the moral complexities of guilt, redemption, and justice. Fans of crime fiction, psychological thrillers, and intense courtroom drama won’t want to miss this conversation.

    If you love books that keep you guessing until the very last page, Bitterfrost delivers a heart-pounding mystery that will leave you questioning everything. Tune in as Sarah and Bryan discuss the inspiration behind the story, the challenges of writing suspenseful narratives, and what’s next for this award-winning author.

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  • The Blue Trunk by Ann E. Lowry | GSMC Book Review Podcast

    The Blue Trunk by Ann E. Lowry | GSMC Book Review Podcast
    Mar 25 2025
    Sarah sits down with author Ann E. Lowry to discuss her compelling novel, The Blue Trunk. This captivating story follows Rachel Jackson, a woman whose seemingly perfect life is shaken when she finds another woman’s scarf in her husband’s computer bag. With her husband in the midst of an election campaign, Rachel knows that confronting him isn’t an option. But when her mother gifts her an old family travel trunk, she discovers a world far removed from her own—yet eerily familiar.

    Inside the trunk, Rachel uncovers the story of Marit, an ancestor whose life was clouded by whispers of insanity. Determined to set the record straight, Rachel pieces together Marit’s past and finds unexpected parallels to her own struggles. As the novel weaves between the past and present, The Blue Trunk explores themes of identity, love, resilience, and the untold stories that shape us.

    Ann E. Lowry shares the inspiration behind her novel, the meticulous research that went into crafting Marit’s world, and the deeper messages woven into this multi-generational tale. Sarah and Ann also discuss the power of historical artifacts, the emotional weight of family legacies, and how discovering the past can change the present.

    Tune in to hear about this gripping novel, and don’t forget to subscribe for more author interviews, book discussions, and literary insights on the GSMC Book Review Podcast!

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  • What Was Lost by Melissa Connelly | GSMC Book Review Podcast

    What Was Lost by Melissa Connelly | GSMC Book Review Podcast
    Mar 18 2025
    Sarah sits down with author Melissa Connelly to discuss her gripping novel, What Was Lost. This powerful story spans three decades, exploring the weight of trauma, the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, and the fight for justice in a time before the #MeToo movement.

    Marti, the novel’s protagonist, fled her small Vermont hometown thirty years ago, burying painful memories from her childhood. But when long-suppressed trauma resurfaces, she makes the difficult choice to return—bringing her teenage daughter along for a confrontation that will change them both. Seeking forgiveness for past lies and revenge for secrets kept, Marti's journey is both heartbreaking and deeply resonant.

    Melissa Connelly crafts an unflinching look at survival, resilience, and the societal shifts from 1970 to 2000 that shaped women’s ability to speak out against injustice. If you’re drawn to thought-provoking fiction like Hello Beautiful and The Lying Life of Adults, What Was Lost is a must-read.

    Tune in as Melissa shares her inspiration, writing process, and the emotional depth behind this unforgettable novel.

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