Book Cougars Podcast
@bookcougars.bsky.social
Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good Read.
Emily Fine & Chris Wolak talk books & Biblio Adventures. Author interviews. Every other Tuesday since 2016.
Emily Fine & Chris Wolak talk books & Biblio Adventures. Author interviews. Every other Tuesday since 2016.
Recording day! Episode 237 drops on 7/1.
June 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Recording day! Episode 237 drops on 7/1.
We had a wonderful time celebrating #IndependentBookstoreDay and were able to shop at Breakwater Books and RJ Julia Booksellers. Both stores were buzzing with people so we snapped these pictures of us with our loot at the back entrances.
We ran into Edgar Allan Poe in the Horror Section. 👻
We ran into Edgar Allan Poe in the Horror Section. 👻
April 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We had a wonderful time celebrating #IndependentBookstoreDay and were able to shop at Breakwater Books and RJ Julia Booksellers. Both stores were buzzing with people so we snapped these pictures of us with our loot at the back entrances.
We ran into Edgar Allan Poe in the Horror Section. 👻
We ran into Edgar Allan Poe in the Horror Section. 👻
At HQ with @mgoodmanbooks.bsky.social. He will be featured in an Author Spotlight on Episode 233 dropping on 5/6.
His new book PARIS UNDERCOVER is about two unassuming middle-aged women who helped to rescue British and French soldiers trapped behind enemy lines during WWII.
His new book PARIS UNDERCOVER is about two unassuming middle-aged women who helped to rescue British and French soldiers trapped behind enemy lines during WWII.
April 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
At HQ with @mgoodmanbooks.bsky.social. He will be featured in an Author Spotlight on Episode 233 dropping on 5/6.
His new book PARIS UNDERCOVER is about two unassuming middle-aged women who helped to rescue British and French soldiers trapped behind enemy lines during WWII.
His new book PARIS UNDERCOVER is about two unassuming middle-aged women who helped to rescue British and French soldiers trapped behind enemy lines during WWII.
We’ve got our #FridayReads in hand, do you?
EPHEMERA: A Memoir by Briana Loewinsohn
* A debut graphic novel that blends memoir, magic realism, and graphic medicine.
LIFE HACKS FOR A LITTLE ALIEN by Alice Franklin
* A debut coming-of-age novel about what it feels to grow up neurodivergent.
EPHEMERA: A Memoir by Briana Loewinsohn
* A debut graphic novel that blends memoir, magic realism, and graphic medicine.
LIFE HACKS FOR A LITTLE ALIEN by Alice Franklin
* A debut coming-of-age novel about what it feels to grow up neurodivergent.
April 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We’ve got our #FridayReads in hand, do you?
EPHEMERA: A Memoir by Briana Loewinsohn
* A debut graphic novel that blends memoir, magic realism, and graphic medicine.
LIFE HACKS FOR A LITTLE ALIEN by Alice Franklin
* A debut coming-of-age novel about what it feels to grow up neurodivergent.
EPHEMERA: A Memoir by Briana Loewinsohn
* A debut graphic novel that blends memoir, magic realism, and graphic medicine.
LIFE HACKS FOR A LITTLE ALIEN by Alice Franklin
* A debut coming-of-age novel about what it feels to grow up neurodivergent.
Great event at Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT celebrating the launch of Maura Casey’s memoir SAVING ELLEN: A Memoir of Hope and Recovery from Skyhorse Publishing.
April 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Great event at Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT celebrating the launch of Maura Casey’s memoir SAVING ELLEN: A Memoir of Hope and Recovery from Skyhorse Publishing.
Catching up with our friend Kate at the Mystic Noank Library in Mystic, CT.
Chris and Kate enjoy reading the classics together. Today they had a book club meeting where they discussed their #buddyreads of THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL by Anne Brontë and OLD NEW YORK by Edith Wharton.
Chris and Kate enjoy reading the classics together. Today they had a book club meeting where they discussed their #buddyreads of THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL by Anne Brontë and OLD NEW YORK by Edith Wharton.
April 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Catching up with our friend Kate at the Mystic Noank Library in Mystic, CT.
Chris and Kate enjoy reading the classics together. Today they had a book club meeting where they discussed their #buddyreads of THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL by Anne Brontë and OLD NEW YORK by Edith Wharton.
Chris and Kate enjoy reading the classics together. Today they had a book club meeting where they discussed their #buddyreads of THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL by Anne Brontë and OLD NEW YORK by Edith Wharton.
Great event at the Mark Twain House featuring Amity Gaige in convo with Ethan Rutherford about her novel HEARTWOOD.
If you love a wilderness adventure story with compelling female characters, run to your nearest indie bookstore and grab a copy!
If you love a wilderness adventure story with compelling female characters, run to your nearest indie bookstore and grab a copy!
April 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Great event at the Mark Twain House featuring Amity Gaige in convo with Ethan Rutherford about her novel HEARTWOOD.
If you love a wilderness adventure story with compelling female characters, run to your nearest indie bookstore and grab a copy!
If you love a wilderness adventure story with compelling female characters, run to your nearest indie bookstore and grab a copy!
Such a fun (and productive) day in the recording studio yesterday.
Mark your calendar ➡️ Episode 231 drops on Tuesday, April 8th.
Mark your calendar ➡️ Episode 231 drops on Tuesday, April 8th.
April 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Such a fun (and productive) day in the recording studio yesterday.
Mark your calendar ➡️ Episode 231 drops on Tuesday, April 8th.
Mark your calendar ➡️ Episode 231 drops on Tuesday, April 8th.
Emily is still in #Colorado and had a chance to browse Alpenglow Bookstore in Glenwood Springs.
A delightful, well-curated selection of books, jewelry, journals, live plants (!), and Colorado -specific sidelines.
Highly recommend! 😻
A delightful, well-curated selection of books, jewelry, journals, live plants (!), and Colorado -specific sidelines.
Highly recommend! 😻
March 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Emily is still in #Colorado and had a chance to browse Alpenglow Bookstore in Glenwood Springs.
A delightful, well-curated selection of books, jewelry, journals, live plants (!), and Colorado -specific sidelines.
Highly recommend! 😻
A delightful, well-curated selection of books, jewelry, journals, live plants (!), and Colorado -specific sidelines.
Highly recommend! 😻
Super fun #BookMailMonday at Book Cougars HQ!
Have you read any or do you have them on your upcoming TBR?
Head to your local #indiebookstore, treat yourself! And let your local library know about them, too.
Have you read any or do you have them on your upcoming TBR?
Head to your local #indiebookstore, treat yourself! And let your local library know about them, too.
March 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Super fun #BookMailMonday at Book Cougars HQ!
Have you read any or do you have them on your upcoming TBR?
Head to your local #indiebookstore, treat yourself! And let your local library know about them, too.
Have you read any or do you have them on your upcoming TBR?
Head to your local #indiebookstore, treat yourself! And let your local library know about them, too.
This delightful group of readers joined us for our first quarter readalong of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE by Shirley Jackson. Thank you to everyone who joined our Zoom conversation.
📣 Episode 229 drops tomorrow, 3/11 and we will be announcing our Q2 pick in our year of reading Ghost stories.
📣 Episode 229 drops tomorrow, 3/11 and we will be announcing our Q2 pick in our year of reading Ghost stories.
March 11, 2025 at 3:19 AM
This delightful group of readers joined us for our first quarter readalong of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE by Shirley Jackson. Thank you to everyone who joined our Zoom conversation.
📣 Episode 229 drops tomorrow, 3/11 and we will be announcing our Q2 pick in our year of reading Ghost stories.
📣 Episode 229 drops tomorrow, 3/11 and we will be announcing our Q2 pick in our year of reading Ghost stories.
Happy #FridayReads!
Let’s do a round of what are you #currentlyreadi̇ng. Let us know in the comments below.
Chris: WOMAN EATING: A Literary Vampire Novel by Claire Kohda
Emily: SWIM HOME TO THE VANISHED by Brendan Shay Basham
Let’s do a round of what are you #currentlyreadi̇ng. Let us know in the comments below.
Chris: WOMAN EATING: A Literary Vampire Novel by Claire Kohda
Emily: SWIM HOME TO THE VANISHED by Brendan Shay Basham
March 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Happy #FridayReads!
Let’s do a round of what are you #currentlyreadi̇ng. Let us know in the comments below.
Chris: WOMAN EATING: A Literary Vampire Novel by Claire Kohda
Emily: SWIM HOME TO THE VANISHED by Brendan Shay Basham
Let’s do a round of what are you #currentlyreadi̇ng. Let us know in the comments below.
Chris: WOMAN EATING: A Literary Vampire Novel by Claire Kohda
Emily: SWIM HOME TO THE VANISHED by Brendan Shay Basham
Great event at Hickory Stick Bookshop. The launch of PERMISSION by @elissaaltman.bsky.com.
Joining her in conversation was @kerriarsenault.bsky.com, author of MILL TOWN.
Joining her in conversation was @kerriarsenault.bsky.com, author of MILL TOWN.
March 2, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Great event at Hickory Stick Bookshop. The launch of PERMISSION by @elissaaltman.bsky.com.
Joining her in conversation was @kerriarsenault.bsky.com, author of MILL TOWN.
Joining her in conversation was @kerriarsenault.bsky.com, author of MILL TOWN.
Thank you to RJ Julia Booksellers for hosting a fabulous, thought-provoking conversation between Kristan Higgins and Charmaine Wilkerson
Wilkerson’s most recent novel is GOOD DIRT.
Wilkerson’s most recent novel is GOOD DIRT.
February 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Thank you to RJ Julia Booksellers for hosting a fabulous, thought-provoking conversation between Kristan Higgins and Charmaine Wilkerson
Wilkerson’s most recent novel is GOOD DIRT.
Wilkerson’s most recent novel is GOOD DIRT.
We received surprise book mail from a listener! Thank you to Kathy for sending a copy of THE COOKIE THAT CHANGED MY LIFE by Nancy Silverton.
This was one of Emily’s top ten books of 2024 and she mentioned checking it out of the library over and over last year. It’s lovely to own a copy!
This was one of Emily’s top ten books of 2024 and she mentioned checking it out of the library over and over last year. It’s lovely to own a copy!
January 31, 2025 at 12:45 AM
We received surprise book mail from a listener! Thank you to Kathy for sending a copy of THE COOKIE THAT CHANGED MY LIFE by Nancy Silverton.
This was one of Emily’s top ten books of 2024 and she mentioned checking it out of the library over and over last year. It’s lovely to own a copy!
This was one of Emily’s top ten books of 2024 and she mentioned checking it out of the library over and over last year. It’s lovely to own a copy!
We are in post-production for Episode 226, which will drop on Tuesday, 1/28. This book answers a question neither of us could answer when we were recording.
If you’re an Anne Tyler fan, what’s your favorite book of hers?
#AnneTyler #TheAccidentalTourist #BookSky
If you’re an Anne Tyler fan, what’s your favorite book of hers?
#AnneTyler #TheAccidentalTourist #BookSky
January 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We are in post-production for Episode 226, which will drop on Tuesday, 1/28. This book answers a question neither of us could answer when we were recording.
If you’re an Anne Tyler fan, what’s your favorite book of hers?
#AnneTyler #TheAccidentalTourist #BookSky
If you’re an Anne Tyler fan, what’s your favorite book of hers?
#AnneTyler #TheAccidentalTourist #BookSky
Recording day at Book Cougars HQ. 😻
Both of us have had a great start to our reading year so we had a lot to talk about!
Episode 226 drops on Tuesday, 1/28.
#bookcougars #recordingstudio #podcast
Both of us have had a great start to our reading year so we had a lot to talk about!
Episode 226 drops on Tuesday, 1/28.
#bookcougars #recordingstudio #podcast
January 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Recording day at Book Cougars HQ. 😻
Both of us have had a great start to our reading year so we had a lot to talk about!
Episode 226 drops on Tuesday, 1/28.
#bookcougars #recordingstudio #podcast
Both of us have had a great start to our reading year so we had a lot to talk about!
Episode 226 drops on Tuesday, 1/28.
#bookcougars #recordingstudio #podcast
Today we explored and spent time working at the Providence Athenæum. Being that it is our Year of the Ghost Story, it seemed a divine providence to run into Edgar Allan Poe, who was a visitor in 1848. Can you spy the bust of Poe?
#BookSky
#BookSky
January 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Today we explored and spent time working at the Providence Athenæum. Being that it is our Year of the Ghost Story, it seemed a divine providence to run into Edgar Allan Poe, who was a visitor in 1848. Can you spy the bust of Poe?
#BookSky
#BookSky
Last night we recorded an episode with Russell from @inkandpaperblog.bsky.social featuring our TOP TEN reads of the year. We bring our books, and it’s like a secret unveiling as we reveal our favorites.
Pictured we are reacting to Russell telling us his #1 read of 2024.
Ep 225 drops on 1/14.
Pictured we are reacting to Russell telling us his #1 read of 2024.
Ep 225 drops on 1/14.
January 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Last night we recorded an episode with Russell from @inkandpaperblog.bsky.social featuring our TOP TEN reads of the year. We bring our books, and it’s like a secret unveiling as we reveal our favorites.
Pictured we are reacting to Russell telling us his #1 read of 2024.
Ep 225 drops on 1/14.
Pictured we are reacting to Russell telling us his #1 read of 2024.
Ep 225 drops on 1/14.
Earlier this month, Chris was in Downers Grove, IL and spotted this #LittleFreeLibrary at St. Joseph School.
The placard reads, “Built, Constructed, Finished, & Installed by the Class of 2022”
Great job, kids! 💚
The placard reads, “Built, Constructed, Finished, & Installed by the Class of 2022”
Great job, kids! 💚
December 30, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Earlier this month, Chris was in Downers Grove, IL and spotted this #LittleFreeLibrary at St. Joseph School.
The placard reads, “Built, Constructed, Finished, & Installed by the Class of 2022”
Great job, kids! 💚
The placard reads, “Built, Constructed, Finished, & Installed by the Class of 2022”
Great job, kids! 💚
Mark your calendars, we’re ending the year with a good one! Episode 224 drops on Tuesday, December 31st and includes an Author Spotlight with @pdtoler.bsky.social.
Her most recent book is THE DRAGON FROM CHICAGO: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany.
Her most recent book is THE DRAGON FROM CHICAGO: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany.
December 19, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Mark your calendars, we’re ending the year with a good one! Episode 224 drops on Tuesday, December 31st and includes an Author Spotlight with @pdtoler.bsky.social.
Her most recent book is THE DRAGON FROM CHICAGO: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany.
Her most recent book is THE DRAGON FROM CHICAGO: The Untold Story of an American Reporter in Nazi Germany.
Episode 223 teaser: it will feature our lovely conversation with @bdkennedybooks.bsky.social about his novel A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY. We talk about his writing life, love for Dolly Parton, and affinity for purchasing ephemera on eBay.
The episode drops on Tuesday, December 17th.
The episode drops on Tuesday, December 17th.
December 12, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Episode 223 teaser: it will feature our lovely conversation with @bdkennedybooks.bsky.social about his novel A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY. We talk about his writing life, love for Dolly Parton, and affinity for purchasing ephemera on eBay.
The episode drops on Tuesday, December 17th.
The episode drops on Tuesday, December 17th.
We had so much fun chatting with listeners about the 4th and final book in our Year of Reading Romance.
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY by Brian D. Kennedy was a delightful read and many said it was their favorite of the four readalongs.
If you haven’t read it, this group highly recommends that you do! 😻
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY by Brian D. Kennedy was a delightful read and many said it was their favorite of the four readalongs.
If you haven’t read it, this group highly recommends that you do! 😻
December 9, 2024 at 11:39 PM
We had so much fun chatting with listeners about the 4th and final book in our Year of Reading Romance.
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY by Brian D. Kennedy was a delightful read and many said it was their favorite of the four readalongs.
If you haven’t read it, this group highly recommends that you do! 😻
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY by Brian D. Kennedy was a delightful read and many said it was their favorite of the four readalongs.
If you haven’t read it, this group highly recommends that you do! 😻
We have our #FridayReads in hand. What are you reading?
Chris is doing a #buddyread of THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL by Anne Brontë. She bought a Penguin Classics edition and is enjoying the font size and weight of the paper which seems simple but it makes a difference! Do you have a favorite Brontë?
Chris is doing a #buddyread of THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL by Anne Brontë. She bought a Penguin Classics edition and is enjoying the font size and weight of the paper which seems simple but it makes a difference! Do you have a favorite Brontë?
December 6, 2024 at 3:33 PM
We have our #FridayReads in hand. What are you reading?
Chris is doing a #buddyread of THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL by Anne Brontë. She bought a Penguin Classics edition and is enjoying the font size and weight of the paper which seems simple but it makes a difference! Do you have a favorite Brontë?
Chris is doing a #buddyread of THE TENANT OF WILDFELL HALL by Anne Brontë. She bought a Penguin Classics edition and is enjoying the font size and weight of the paper which seems simple but it makes a difference! Do you have a favorite Brontë?
Recording day at Book Cougars HQ!
Mark your calendar, Episode 222 drops on Tuesday, December 3rd and includes our Holiday Gift Ideas. 🌟
There are many books in this picture, the two we are holding:
📖 I Am Book by Jorden Cull
📖 Open Me…I’m a Dog by Art Spiegelman
#bookcougars
Mark your calendar, Episode 222 drops on Tuesday, December 3rd and includes our Holiday Gift Ideas. 🌟
There are many books in this picture, the two we are holding:
📖 I Am Book by Jorden Cull
📖 Open Me…I’m a Dog by Art Spiegelman
#bookcougars
November 28, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Recording day at Book Cougars HQ!
Mark your calendar, Episode 222 drops on Tuesday, December 3rd and includes our Holiday Gift Ideas. 🌟
There are many books in this picture, the two we are holding:
📖 I Am Book by Jorden Cull
📖 Open Me…I’m a Dog by Art Spiegelman
#bookcougars
Mark your calendar, Episode 222 drops on Tuesday, December 3rd and includes our Holiday Gift Ideas. 🌟
There are many books in this picture, the two we are holding:
📖 I Am Book by Jorden Cull
📖 Open Me…I’m a Dog by Art Spiegelman
#bookcougars