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✨ Deirdre Pippins — better known as Bookaholic — is your guide to the bookish world! She shares author interviews, book reviews, and the latest book news to help you find your next great read.Through her channel, you’ll also get a peek into her bookish lifestyle — from author adventures and bookish field trips to conversations around mental health and encouragement for aspiring writers.📚 Whether you’re here for book recommendations, author interviews, book news, literary merchandise, inspiration, or community, Deirdre’s goal is simple: to celebrate books and the people who love them.#bookreview #booknews #booktube #bookstagram #booktok #authortube #authorinterviews #bookrecommendations #podcast #blackbooktubers #merch#merchandise #literarymerch
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Brain Fog on Steroids, Demystifying Perimenopause | Episode 153
July 10, 2026

Brain Fog on Steroids, Demystifying Perimenopause | Episode 153

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Christy makes humor out of a totally non-humorous life event, perimenopause. She and Deirdre talk honestly about perimenopau
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A Hidden Town. Retired Spies. One Impossible Choice. | Episode 152
July 3, 2026

A Hidden Town. Retired Spies. One Impossible Choice. | Episode 152

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What does the US government do with spies and special operators when they pass their expiration date? They
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The BEST Non-Fiction Book I Read This Year...So Far...
June 26, 2026

The BEST Non-Fiction Book I Read This Year...So Far...

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📚 BUY THE BOOK 👉Purchase Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage here: https://amzn.to/4aeWBaI

Check out my review of Belle Burden's, Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage. This episode is also a behind the scenes look at me recording a podcast (unfiltered).

It's summer! Here are my beach read recommendations! Summer Reads
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Her Family Talks To The Dead | Irish Ghost Story | Episode 150
June 12, 2026

Her Family Talks To The Dead | Irish Ghost Story | Episode 150

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, host Deirdre sits down with author Gail Grant Park to discuss her cozy paranormal mystery trilogy — We Are Shadows: An Irish Ghost Story and its sequels.

Gail shares how real-life family experiences with the afterlife inspired her stories, including a breathtaking account of a spirit saving a cousin from a car accident, and a humorous but heartwarming visit from her late father. She also dives into how her 24 years following her husband's military care
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Sasha Preston on Cozy Heist Mysteries, Female Friendship, and Diverse Leads | Episode 149
April 28, 2026

Sasha Preston on Cozy Heist Mysteries, Female Friendship, and Diverse Leads | Episode 149

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, I’m joined by Sasha Preston author of The Sweetest Escape. We talk about her cozy, female, caper, what inspired this story, and why readers who love cozy mysteries will absolutely want to add this book to their list.

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When Doctors Say “Never”: What Every Parent Needs to Hear | Episode 148
March 20, 2026

When Doctors Say “Never”: What Every Parent Needs to Hear | Episode 148

She received a grim prognosis at birth.

Doctors said Suzy Fischer would never walk, never talk, never live independently, and never have meaningful relationships.

Born with severe brain abnormalities and the rare condition Joubert Syndrome, her life was expected to be defined by limitations.

But her mother refused to accept “never.”

In this powerful and emotional story, discover how Suzy defied every expectation placed on her—and how her journey is inspiring families, caregivers, and medical
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Dating A Genius Nearly Killed Me | Episode 147
Jan. 15, 2026

Dating A Genius Nearly Killed Me | Episode 147

Brenda recounts her tumultuous childhood, where she assumed a parental role after her mother's nervous breakdown. She shares her 17-year relationship with Philip Ray, a genius behind the first personal computer who led a life filled with adventure, danger, and eventual addiction. Brenda describes their ventures, from car racing to living on the edge with Philip's secret cocaine lab.
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EX-CIA Agent Unveils Thrilling Secrets | Episode 146
Dec. 20, 2025

EX-CIA Agent Unveils Thrilling Secrets | Episode 146

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, we welcome bestselling author Tracy Abramson, who has penned over 45 novels. Tracy delves into her thrilling new book, 'Victim Number Eight,' a suspenseful tale influenced by her experiences as a former CIA officer and set against the backdrop of Istanbul. Tracy discusses her writing process, real-life inspirations, and how she maintains authenticity and emotional depth in her stories. She also shares anecdotes about meeting renowned thriller writer Bra
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How ADHD Became Her Superpower in Writing! | Episode 145
Dec. 12, 2025

How ADHD Became Her Superpower in Writing! | Episode 145

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Deidre sits down with EK Wise, author of the fantasy novel 'Keepers of the Rock: The Deis Rising.' They discuss EK's writing process, especially how she navigates her ADHD diagnosis and leverages techniques to maintain focus. EK shares her personal ADHD journey and offers valuable advice on time management and concentration. The conversation then shifts to her book, exploring its unique blend of geology, secret societies, and fantastical elements. EK al
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Vietnam War & Past Lives: Inside Ellen Birkett Morris's Gripping Tale! | Episode 144
Dec. 5, 2025

Vietnam War & Past Lives: Inside Ellen Birkett Morris's Gripping Tale! | Episode 144

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Ellen Birkett Morris discusses her novel 'Beware The Tall Grass,' a poignant story about a mother and her child who has past life memories of serving in the Vietnam War. Ellen shares her inspiration from an NPR story about young children with past life memories and the challenges of expanding a short story into a novel. She highlights the significance of vivid imagery and metaphors in her writing and reflects on the validation from winning the Donald L.
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Political Followership: A Blueprint for Breaking Toxic Leadership with Ira Chaleff | Episode 143
Nov. 29, 2025

Political Followership: A Blueprint for Breaking Toxic Leadership with Ira Chaleff | Episode 143

Join Deirdre and Ira Chaleff on The Bookaholic Podcast as they delve into Chaleff's book, 'To Stop A Tyrant: The Power of Political Followers to Make or Brake a Toxic Leader.' Discover the importance of political followers, the dynamics of influence, and how democracy can be protected by ensuring leaders don't amass excessive power. This enlightening discussion covers historical context, personal anecdotes, and practical advice on maintaining a healthy and vibrant democratic society.

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Why Wonder Matters: Bestselling Author Laura Munson Talks Creativity & Purpose | Episode 142
Nov. 19, 2025

Why Wonder Matters: Bestselling Author Laura Munson Talks Creativity & Purpose | Episode 142

Children naturally ask big, beautiful questions about life—but somewhere along the journey to adulthood, many of us stop. In today’s episode, bestselling author Laura Munson joins us to talk about why that happens and how reclaiming our sense of wonder can transform our lives.

Laura’s new book, THE WILD WHY, blends memoir, insight, travel, and creative guidance to help readers reconnect with awe—and with themselves. Through travels from Montana to Morocco, Mexico to Tuscany, and Ireland to an a
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Book Recommendation of Stranger's: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden
June 25, 2026

Book Recommendation of Stranger's: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden

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Your Author's Next Bestseller Might Be One TikTok Live Away
June 9, 2026

Your Author's Next Bestseller Might Be One TikTok Live Away

This Is Not Your Teenager's Dance App AnymoreLet's get this out of the way first: yes, TikTok once meant lip-syncs and viral dances. That was then. Today, TikTok is a full-scale commerce platform with over a billion active users, built-in shopping…
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7 Compelling Reasons to Join a Book Podcast Today

If you love books and you love podcasts, there is a good chance you have already stumbled across a book podcast and wondered whether it was worth committing to. The reasons to join a book podcast go well beyond just getting a few reading recommendat…
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Deirdre is a UNC Tarheel superfan and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., The Links, Incorporated, an associate member, and past regional officer of Jack and Jill of America, and a board member of Friends of the Gaston County Public Library. She is also a community advocate, world traveler, luxury handbag fanatic, wife, and mother of two adult sons.

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