We’re talking about If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. We discuss acting as a career choice and playing the same role versus playing a completely different character in each new production (which do you think is more difficult?). We also give our interpretations of the ending (do you agree?). Let us know what you thought of If We Were Villains!

Sources:

https://mlrio.com/about/

https://mlrio.com/tag/music/

https://www.theatticoneighth.com/blog/interview-m-l-rio

https://crimereads.com/m-l-rio-on-the-connection-between-writing-and-dreams/

https://lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/interview-author-m-l-rio

https://mlrio.com/2024/01/20/new-work-hot-wax/

Join us as we review The Girlfriend by K.L. Slater. We give a brief biography of K.L. Slater (did you know she used to write YA novels?) before mentioning gossip and Eleanor Roosevelt. We talk about hobbies (stamp collecting, anyone?), nesting, and security footage. We also discuss concussions and fancy dress (do you also picture Bridget Jones?). Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts on the book!

Sources:

https://www.klslaterauthor.com/

https://nottinghamcityofliterature.com/blog/kim-slater-interview-nottingham-voice/

https://www.frostmagazine.com/2021/03/my-writing-process-kl-slater/

Join us as we discuss The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. After providing a short biography of Shari Lapena (did you know she used to write literary comedies?), we dive into postpartum depression and kidnapping. We talk about AC vents (they can have more than one use) and the risk of starting a business. We consider paying ransoms and offering rewards. We also give our interpretations of the ending (including what we hope will happen next), and we mention the case of Madeleine McCann. Give your opinion on the book in a comment below!

Sources:

https://www.sharilapena.com/bio

https://www.sharilapena.com/other-books

https://shewrites.com/an-exclusive-interview-with-shari-lapena/

https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-conditions/dissociative-disorders/

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9789-dissociative-amnesia

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-52910472