I was absolutely thrilled to welcome Nora Dahlia back to Books are Chic to celebrate her latest romance, Backslide! Set across dual timelines, this novel takes us back to one of my favorite decades — the unforgettable '90s.

Backslide follows Nellie and Noah, high school sweethearts who reunite years later at a "wedding re-do" for mutual friends. As old sparks reignite, they discover the past isn’t as far behind them as they thought. It’s a beautifully written second-chance romance that’s emotional, nostalgic, and completely unputdownable.

Nora and I caught up since our last Lovestruck Books event (next one—10/27!!) and dove into how her travel writing shaped this story, what it was like growing up in NYC as a teen in the ‘90s, pop culture, romance, and so much more. This episode is easily one of my all-time favorites—a love letter to your teen self, the ‘90s, and pure nostalgia. 💕

✨ TikTok star and author @eli.rallo joined me to celebrate her latest essay collection, Does Anyone Else Feel This Way? — a sharp, funny, and deeply relatable take on navigating the quarter-life crisis.

This chat was everything: insightful, honest, and refreshingly real. Even though I’m past my quarter-life crisis (and inching closer to mid-life, LOL 😉), I still found myself nodding along to so many of Eli’s reflections.

We compared notes, laughed about lessons learned, and talked through the growing pains that come with finding yourself in your 20s (and beyond). I mentioned during our chat that this would make such a great book club pick — it’s packed with wisdom, humor, and heart.

Eli’s honest voice and wise soul make you feel seen at any age. I adored this conversation and hope you leave feeling inspired — and a little less alone in whatever phase of life you’re in. 💫

Today let's celebrate author and major Swiftie (!!!) Kate Belli joined me to celebrate her latest release, The Gallery Assistant. A thriller set against post 9/11 and in the dark underbelly of the art world, this is the perfect twisty fall read.

I had the best time chatting with Kate about her writing and journey to thrillers from historical mystery romances, the art world (she is an art historian!) and of course Swfitie life. P.S. I chose The Fate of Ophelia for her main character, Chloe, theme song. Read the book and tell me what you think!

The Secret Book Society is the perfect book club pick. A book for book lovers, for history lovers and for lovers of sisterhood and friendship. There are so many relevant themes, that we could apply today, within this book. I was so excited to welcome to Madeline to chat about this book, her research and inspiration. I loved hearing her journey to writing and how incredible her discipline was and how she never gave up.

I listened to the audio of this book and absolutely loved the suspenseful element to the different points of view. If you love an audio book, I recommend!

Thrilled to welcome back Clemence Michallon for her latest thriller, Our Last Resort. If you are a long time listener than you know I love a cult and this book is as culty as you get. Thrills, cults, a remote resort are all the perfect ingredients to the signature Michallon recipe. She knows twists and atmosphere like no other.

She and I caught (IYKYK how AH-mazing The Quiet Tenant was), chatted sophomore novels, cults, thrillers and so much more. This is one must-read for your fall TBR.

Give me all things 90's, add a romance and well then that is the cherry on the nostalgic sundae. I was beyond thrilled to welcome Julie Olivia to Books are Chic with her latest, If It Makes You Happy. (insert signing along!) It had all the fall, Gilmore Girls vibes set to a 90's backdrop that will have you longing for your Delia's catalog and the most perfect playlist.

Olivia and I had the BEST time chatting all things 90's, romance novels, writing and so much more. This book is the perfect welcome to fall and I can't recommend it enough!

We clocked in over an hour so clearly I had a blast with Laura Dickerman chatting about her debut, Hot Desk.

Hot Desk is not your average romcom, it is filled with heart, smarts and a fab leading lady. Bringing in elements of woman in the work place, duel timelines, the 80's, an insider peak into the book world and so much more, it gives the show Younger a run for its money!

I loved chatting with Laura about her writing start, romance novels, her brother (IYKYK), her journey within the publishing world and so much more. She truly is such a delight and so fun and smart! Loved this chat!

250 episodes of Books are Chic and there is no better way to celebrate than with a perfect end of summer romance! I was so thrilled to welcome Kathleen Barber to chat her debut romance, Both Things Are True. A yoga influencer, her AWOL fiancee, her past love and a Dolly Parton impersonator are the perfect recipe for this fun romcom.

I loved chatting with Kathleen about her genre change (you know her from thrillers like Are You Sleeping and Follow Me), romance novels, the yoga world, Dolly Parton, Reese Witherspoon and so much more!

She was such a delight and I am thrilled she is my 250th episode.