It's Indie April, Bookcasters!Hey there Reader, As you know, we are all about indies here at the Bookcast. So for Indie April, here are some indie presses, bookstores, and books you need to know! Indie Presses: Oklahoma is home to some fantastic small presses putting out great work from authors worth reading. Here are just a few:
Indie Bookstores: I'm not sure we can fully appreciate what a gift it is that Oklahoma has so many incredible independent bookstores across the state. The current list at okiebookcast.com/bookstores includes 34 stores - find one near you! Indie Books: Here's a recent video rundown from me of 9 indie books I've read in the past few months. Something for everyone! College Unpacked Event at Literati Press!Speaking of indie books - come join me on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30PM at Literati Press Bookshop (3022 Paseo in OKC) to celebrate the launch of my new book, College Unpacked. I'll be talking with Dr. Garret Castleberry about the book and about the first year college experience and taking questions. After the conversation, I'll be signing books. Copies will be available at Literati or you can bring a perviously purchased copy. See you there! On The Okie Bookcast this month:
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Books About Great Oklahomans Hey there Reader, Welcome to September! Our interview this month is from an author with a fantastic book about Henry Starr - a famous bank robber turned actor from Oklahoma. In honor of this conversation, we're celebrating great biographies of Oklahomans. Grab a couple of these to find out more about the incredible history of Oklahoma. What other books would you add to this list? Let me know on social media - @okiebookcast. Don't Let Them Bury My Story: The Oldest...
Don't Call It a Comeback! Hey there Reader, We're back from our hiatus! July was a great month to reset and get ready for the Fall - I can't wait for you to hear the lineup of conversations we have coming! Since we're jumping back in, this month I put together a list of thrillers where the protagonist gets pulled back in for one last job. Each book is linked and every purchase supports the Bookcast - win / win! The Chain - Adrian McKinty: A mother’s child is kidnapped. To get her back, she...
Busy Month? Keep Reading! Hey there Reader, If your May is anything like mine, your calendar is full of end-of-school events, graduations, parties, and preparations for the summer to come. These are all great, but might make it a little hard to find time to read. No problem! This month I've put together a list of short (under 250 page) reads to help you keep pace on your reading goals. As a bonus, they also happen to be incredible books! The books below are a combination of classics and new...