Welcome to the December #BuddyRead episode. What's a Buddy Read? Fellow book nerd co-host Classy (friend, book lover, audiobook listener, and Shelf Addiction reviewer) and I select a stand alone title that we'll either read, listen to, or a combination of both. Afterwards we come together to chat about it on the podcast! This is a candid and spoiler-filled convo.  We'll be talking about this book during a live chat at the end of the month in the Shelf Addiction Official Facebook group, so you'll want to join us there!
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In this episode, we're discussing Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle​. Both Classy and I listened to the audiobook version. Be sure to listen to the end because we share why we picked who we did for the fantasy casting!

​Check out previous Buddy Read titles here!

Publisher: Park Row | Hachette Audio
Release Date: June 25, 2019 
Format: MP3 Download
Audio Length: 9 hrs 37 mins
Narrators: Vivienne Leheny, Chris Andrew Ciulla, Pete Simonelli
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Rating: 4 bookmarks - Tamara | 4 bookmarks - Classy

​Synopsis: ​Beth Murphy is on the run...

For nearly a year, Beth has been planning for this day. A day some people might call any other Wednesday, but Beth prefers to see it as her new beginning--one with a new look, new name and new city. Beth has given her plan significant thought, because one small slip and her violent husband will find her.

Sabine Hardison is missing...

A couple hundred miles away, Jeffrey returns home from a work trip to find his wife, Sabine, is missing. Wherever she is, she's taken almost nothing with her. Her abandoned car is the only evidence the police have, and all signs point to foul play.

As the police search for leads, the case becomes more and more convoluted. Sabine's carefully laid plans for her future indicate trouble at home, and a husband who would be better off with her gone. The detective on the case will stop at nothing to find out what happened and bring this missing woman home. Where is Sabine? And who is Beth? The only thing that's certain is that someone is lying and the truth won't stay buried for long. 

​Thank you for celebrating 300 episodes with me! Thank you for listening to my podcast. Check out the links below to take you to all of the episodes that are mentioned in this episode. There were soooo many I wanted to pick, but I really had to narrow them down. Here A few of my favorite episodes from the first 299 episodes! I enjoyed all of these equally, they are in order as they appear on the podcast episode.

Featured interviews!
Tavia Gilbert (Audiobook Narrator)
Samantha Downing (Author)
Shai August (Author)
Louisa Luna (Author)
Janina Edwards (Audiobook Narrator)
Michelle Campbell (Author)

Featured book chats!
#3Bloggers1Series Realm Enforcers Series | Excerpt from the Wicked Kiss discussion
#BuddyReads A Stranger on the Beach discussion
#3Bloggers1Series Mercy Thompson Series | Excerpt from the Storm Cursed discussion
#BuddyReads Broken Things discussion

​Welcome to my non-fiction Shelf Addiction podcast feature! Once a month I feature a non-fiction title that I've read during the month. If you enjoy this episode and want to hear what non-fiction title I'll be discussing next month, please subscribe on your pod-catcher of choice. 

​In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare, by Gabourey Sidibe. If you've read this book or listened on audio, let me know what you thought about it by dropping a comment below!

Welcome back book nerds. It's that time again!  I am pleased to once again partner with AudioFile Magazine to share with you the Young Adult category from AudioFile Magazine's Best Audiobooks of 2019.  

I am 100% excited about the inclusivity of this amazing list and these are excellent audiobooks. Great stories and talented narrators all around. If these titles are new to you, click the cover art to read the AudioFile's reviews.

​Have you listened to any of these audiobooks? If so, share in the comments which one(s) you enjoyed!

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Don't miss the latest Shelf Addiction interview! On today's podcast episode, I interview author Michele Campbell. She talks with me about her thriller A Stranger on the Beach and shares some actors she envisioned as the two main characters. Don't forget to check out Michele's lightning round Q&A at the end of the interview! 

Since then, she has spent her time teaching criminal and constitutional law and writing novels.  She has had many close female friends, a few frenemies, and only one husband, who – to the best of her knowledge – has never tried to kill her.

Connect with Michele Campbell
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​Tamara and Lisa are back to discuss the next few episodes of Hulu's Castle Rock. They will meet every other weekend to discuss the season. Follow on Spreaker to get live show notifications. Spoiler warning! Comment below what you thought of episodes 7 & 8.