Start the new year with a fresh stack of must-reads! In this episode, Joe is joined by Renee to share their most anticipated book releases for January 2025. From thrilling debuts to long-awaited sequels, they’ve got something for every reader to kick off the year right. Grab your TBR list and settle in for a cozy chat packed with exciting recommendations.

Ready to dive into 2025? Let’s turn the page together!

Titles mentioned in today's episode:

Author Interview Books Releasing this Month:

Murder in the Dressing Room – Holly Stars (1/14)
Let’s Call Her Barbie – Renée Rosen (1/21)

Renee’s Titles:

I’ll Come To You – Rebecca Kauffman
She Doesn’t Have A Clue - Jenny Elder Moke
Ace, Marvel, Spy - Jenni L. Walsh
The Good Mother Myth - Nancy Reddy
Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working - Dan Heath
Beautiful Ugly - Alice Feeney
The Favorites - Layne Fargo
Let’s Call Her Barbie – Renée Rosen
The Socialialites - Caroline Lamond
Simply Jamie – Jamie Oliver

Joe’s Titles:

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls – Grady Hendrix
Wake Up and Open Your Eyes – Clay McLeod Chapman
Lies on the Serpent’s Tongue – Kate Pearsall
Water Moon – Samantha Sotto Yambao
Brewed with Love – Shelly Page
The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King – Harry Trevaldwyn
Shattering Dawn – Jayne Ann Krentz
A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage – Asia Mackay
The Harder I Fight the More I Love You – Neko chase
The Last Room on the Left – Leah Konen

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