Send us Fan Mail Dear friends and fellow readers, Julia's baby has arrived earlier than expected and caught us off-guard so there is no show for this week. We have also decided to take the month of May off to give Julia and her family a chance to settle into life together. We will be back with another chatty episode on June 10, 2026. Until then, may you enjoy many hours of happy reading accompanied by many of delicious drinks. We are so grateful for each of you! Thank you ...

Send us Fan Mail We love a book with with an evocative or atmospheric setting. In this episode we are sharing some books with settings that lingered in our minds long after the story ended. Julia's Books The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. HarrowIsland Queen by Vanessa RileyShadow of Night (All Souls #2) by Deborah HarknessWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellThe 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonThe Night Ci...

Send us Fan Mail The first quarter of 2026 is over. Unbelievable! that means It's time to talk about our most notable reads for the first three months of of the year. Enjoy our opinionated and very meandering discussion! Julia's Books Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom written and narrated by Shari FrankeFriends, Lover, and the Big Terrible Thing by written and narrated by Matthew PerryIron Flame by Rebecca YarrosIcebreaker by ...

Send us Fan Mail Our reading has changed since we started this podcast in 2022AND we have new listeners. It's about time we reintroduce ourselves. Books Mentioned - too many to list Other Mentions mynameismarinesThoughts on TomesCAWPILE Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show. To support The Book Snug Podcast: Write a review and/or rate us on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow The Book Snug Podcast on InstagramFollow The Book Snug Podcast on...

Send us Fan Mail March is Women's History Month and March 8 is International Women's Day. To celebrate, we are recommending a few fictional books highlighting real women in history, from the 1300s up through the 20th century. Julia's Books Island Queen by Vanessa RileyCode Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon, narrated by Barrie Kreinik and Peter GanimThe Women by Kristin HannahThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellEveryone Knows Your Mother is a Witch by Rivka GalchenThe Lady in the Tower: T...

Send us Fan Mail February is Black History Month. To recognize the month, we're recommending books (fiction and non-fiction) that helped us to better understand the Black experience in America across time. Note: Stephany failed to mention the title her last book during the episode. It is Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward. Books Mentioned Julia Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. TaylorCopper Sun by Sharon M. DraperI know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Be...

Send us Fan Mail February is National Library Lovers month, so we're celebrating by sharing happy memories of the library and how it has shaped us as readers. Don't forget to show your library some love this month! Books Mentioned Julia: A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt by C. Coco De YoungThe Pinballs by Betsy ByarsThe Computer Nut by Betsy ByarsThe Sammie Keys series by Wendelin Van DraananA Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony SnickettThe Dear America series by various authorsThe Ro...

Send us Fan Mail Hi, friends! With a new year comes a whole lotta new book releases. In today's show we discuss some of the upcoming releases we are most excited about, specifically books publishing dates between January and June 2026. Julia's list contains several books with difficult topics and theming while Stephany's picks often contain an element of magical realism or fantasy. We hope you find at least one book to get excited about! Books Mentioned Julia Graceless...

Send us Fan Mail It's time to talk about our favorite reads of 2025. Be prepared for a ridiculous amount of gushing. Julia's Books Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline BoulleyJust for the Summer by Abby JimenezDaisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly BrockSwordheart by T. KingfisherStephany's Books A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko Island of Sea Women by Lisa SeeMy Ăntoni...

Send us Fan Mail Can you believe the end of 2025 is closing in? This episode is all about our book superlatives (worst, most disappointing, favorite character, etc.). Join us as we reflect on some of our best and worst reading experiences. Happiest Holidays to you, too! Julia's Books Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusThe Women by Kristin HannahA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sara J. MaasThe Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon SandersonIntervi...