# Book Bistro We’re a group of passionate readers who love nothing more than sharing our bookish enthusiasm with the world. Join us as we discuss the books, authors, and genres we love. Page: Feed: --- ## [What We've Been Reading](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro/episodes/What-Weve-Been-Reading-e3ndjb7) _2026-08-14 · Shannon Dyer_ This week Shan, Kristin, Shannon, and Meka discuss what they’ve been reading and loving lately. Titles mentioned include:Leslie J. Anderson, The UnmothersCiara Blume, The Mudpuddle Manual Of Natural Magic (Natural Magic #1)Woody Brown, Upward BoundLetty Frame, Death Is Easy (Second Chances #1)Elizabeth Everett, Magic And Mischief At The Wayside HotelSusan M. Boyer, Lowcountry Boil (Liz Talbot… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/58a7438/podcast/play/124226343/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-14%2Fe448352a-114f-317a-1a6c-272beda6ab6d.m4a) ## [Most Anticipated Releases of August](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro/episodes/Most-Anticipated-Releases-of-August-e3n455s) _2026-08-07 · Shannon Dyer_ This week Amanda, Shan, Stacy, Brooke, Shannon, and Natalia are discussing their most anticipated August releases. Titles mentioned include:Sarah Pekkanen, The Women In WhiteElba Luz, How To Ruin A WeddingTarah DeWitt, Lost And Found (Spunes, Or #3)Allison Saft, Immortal GameJasmine Smith, Death CardLiane Moriarty, Big Little Truths (Big Little Lies #2)Liv Constantine, Promise Me NeverCora Rose &… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/58a7438/podcast/play/123916924/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-7%2F61992570-0523-10ec-c2c8-a6217d146a81.m4a) ## [Books Set In Summer](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro/episodes/Books-Set-In-Summer-e3mq7h7) _2026-07-31 · Shannon Dyer_ This week Shannon, Brooke, Shan, and Amanda are discussing summer-themed books. Titles mentioned include:Anna Sortino, Stops Along The WayDevon Daniels, Star-Crossed SummerDathan Auerbach, PenpalSusan Mallery, For The Love Of SummerJamie Brenner, BlushJessica Lewis, Hallie’s Rules For A Recovering RomanticStephen King, Gerald’s GameKristan Higgins, Look On The Bright SideShanora Williams, Whispers… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/58a7438/podcast/play/123591655/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-31%2F6b80c6f9-89c4-0ba8-521a-f1d127ec31a6.m4a) ## [Disability Pride](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro/episodes/Disability-Pride-e3mgljt) _2026-07-24 · Shannon Dyer_ This week Stacy, Shan, Brooke, and Shannon are discussing books that center disability pride. Titles mentioned include:E.M. Lindsey, Winning You (Words We Never Said #7)Georgina Kleege, Blind Rage: Letters To Helen KellerAly Martinez, Fighting Silence (On The Ropes #1)Lachi & Tim Vandehey, I Identify As Blind: A Brazen Celebration Of Disability Culture, Identity, And PowerSabina Nordqvist, It’s… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/58a7438/podcast/play/123278397/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-24%2F875be937-20a9-c2a7-e80f-72b1291f28b8.m4a) ## [MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASES OF JULY](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro/episodes/MOST-ANTICIPATED-RELEASES-OF-JULY-e3lttbv) _2026-07-10 · Shannon Dyer_ This week Robin, Shan, Brooke, Stacy, and Shannon are discussing their most anticipated July releases. Titles mentioned include:Sarah Beth Durst, Sea Of Charms: A Spellshop NovelJohn Wiswell, The Dragon Has Some ComplaintsChelsea Curto, In Stormy WeatherNaina Kumar, Just A Highland FlingAngela Bell, A Lady’s Handbook To Gadgets And Guile (Daughters Of Genius Society #1)Colson Whitehead, Cool… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/58a7438/podcast/play/122663743/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-10%2F455b46ea-b2a4-de8b-e095-e95370d1a4bc.m4a) ## [LBGTQ Nonfiction](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro/episodes/LBGTQ-Nonfiction-e3lajsg) _2026-06-26 · Shannon Dyer_ This week Shannon and Robin are discussing LBGTQ-themed nonfiction. Titles mentioned include:Chris Belcher, Pretty BabyEthelene Whitmire, The Remarkable Life Of Reed Peggram: The Man Who Stared Down World War II In The Name Of LoveRuth Coker Burks & Kevin Carr O’Leary, All The Young Men: A Memoir Of Love, AIDS, And Chosen Family In The American SouthCaro De Robertis, So Many Stars: An Oral History… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/58a7438/podcast/play/122031440/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-26%2Fb371c6cb-587f-fe51-52c3-614e904bcb1e.m4a) ## [LBGTQ Fiction Part Two](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro/episodes/LBGTQ-Fiction-Part-Two-e3l12k1) _2026-06-19 · Shannon Dyer_ This week Brooke, Shannon, and Kristeen are recommending more fiction in honor of Pride month. Titles mentioned include:Sarina Bowen, The New Guy (Hockey Guys #1)Radclyffe, Safe Harbor (Provincetown Tales #1)Jesse Q. Sutanto, Next Time Will Be Our TurnEdward Underhill, The House Of Now And ThenErik J. Brown, Better The DevilVanessa Lillie, Blood Sisters (Syd Walker #1)Alexandria Bellefleur,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/58a7438/podcast/play/121718849/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-19%2F694178ca-009b-3dbf-55ab-e9a5eb566d54.m4a) ## [LBGTQ Fiction Part 1](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro/episodes/LBGTQ-Fiction-Part-1-e3kn3a2) _2026-06-12 · Shannon Dyer_ This week Shannon, Sara, Robin, and Shan are sharing LBGTQ fiction recommendations. Titles mentioned include:Kristen Zimmer, Reclamation (Dark Horse #1)E.M. Lindsey & Cora Rose, Kiss-Fist (Deaf Hearts #1)Emily Austin, Is This A Cry For Help?Ashlyn Kane & Morgan James, String TheoryEmily St. James, WoodworkingD.J. Jamison, Outcast (Foster Bro Code #1)Zoe Sivak, Mademoiselle RevolutionEric LaRocca,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/58a7438/podcast/play/121391874/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-12%2F516820b1-d78d-fe38-733c-ffe3380ca433.m4a) ## [Most Anticipated Releases of June](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro/episodes/Most-Anticipated-Releases-of-June-e3kd0c0) _2026-06-05 · Shannon Dyer_ This week Amanda, Georgina, Amber, Brooke, Shan, Stacy, and Shannon share some of their most anticipated June releases. Titles mentioned include:Mary Kay Andrews, Road TripAllison Brennan, Whisper CreekMaggie O’Farrell, LandCorinne Michaels, West Of Forever (Heartstone Ranch #1)Alyssa Day, Nobody’s Quest (The Nobody Chronicles #1)Chip Pons, Dearly DepartedFaridah Abike-Iyimide, The HeirsCatherine… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/58a7438/podcast/play/121061184/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-5%2Fcbbcdc85-c3d2-1d04-a8fa-1171e586483d.mp3) ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xT8N0KWDY5SE) _2026-06-05 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [An Interview With Author Raven Belasco](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro/episodes/An-Interview-With-Author-Raven-Belasco-e3k33kt) _2026-05-29 · Shannon Dyer_ Join Shannon as she welcomes author Raven Belasco back to Book Bistro for a conversation about vampires, audiobooks, and so much more.You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting:https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/You can also send an email to:TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.comFor more information on the podcast and the team behind it,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/58a7438/podcast/play/120736861/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-29%2F0f8660f1-9442-435f-b815-4ba00db133c8.m4a)