Podcast by Nicole Klett
27 February 2026
Join Nicole as she recounts a recent author event that she attended with great reviews of the author B. K. Borison, but mixed of the experience itself. What should the expectations of a live author event be? Intimate setting with questions? An interview by another author? A Phot Op? Nicole weighs in.
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47:31
23 February 2026
Book adaptations are always a gamble. Emerald Fennel's adaptation of Wuthering Heights is definitely causing a stir. Nicole has seen it and gives her take on this adaptation specifically and the idea of them in general.
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48:15
13 February 2026
Nicole explores the evolving concept of the 'To Be Read' (TBR) list, highlighting its transformation from a manageable list of a few books to an expansive array of reading possibilities. Let's discuss the joy and pressure of navigating these vast TBRs, emphasizing that it's perfectly fine not to finish everything. The focus is on mood-driven reading and selecting books that 'feel right' in the moment, rather than adhering to strict plans. Nicole shares their own February reading aspirations, combining new releases, book club picks, and anticipated titles for a well-rounded literary experience.
****Book News and Recs
Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter
****Resources
Erin and Elaina BookTubers
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53:00
06 February 2026
Nicole discusses how "publish or perish" affects fiction writers these days in both trad and indie worlds. Is pushing out novels quickly good for the reader, the author, or both? And guess who's writing her own romance novel?
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38:20
30 January 2026
Nicole talks about the Romance genre explosion of the past few years. It's not your grandmother's romance choices. The genre has come a long way and so has the industry. There is romance out there for everyone.
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51:07
23 January 2026
Nicole describes what to think about when curating your home library and discusses whether book box subscriptions are worth it. Hear about the subscriptions out there and a hack for getting a beautiful edition of a book without a membership.
Decluttering Joshua Becker
OwlCrate
Illumicrate
Fairlyloot
The Strand Bookstore
Parnassus Bookstore
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32:44