In this episode of the Thrillers by the Book Club podcast, hosts Chelsea and Olivia discuss their excitement for the year 2025, highlighting anticipated thriller releases, current events affecting their community, and Chelsea's potential reality TV debut. They also dive into new book recommendations, true crime documentaries, and a mega pub day featuring exciting new titles. The conversation wraps up with a deep dive into their most anticipated books of 2025, emphasizing the vibrant thriller community and the joy of reading. Chelsea's Books: THE MAN MADE OF SMOKE by Alex North (5/13) CLOSE YOUR EYES AND COUNT TO 10 by Lisa Unger (2/25) WITH A VENGEANCE by Riley Sager (6/10) YOU ARE FATALLY INVITED by Ande Pliego (2/11) DON'T LET HIM IN by Lisa Jewell (6/24) Olivia's Books: CROSS MY HEART by Megan Collins (1/14) THE ASCENT by Allison Buccola (5/25) THIS BOOK WILL BURY ME by Ashley Winstead (3/25) PARENTS WEEKEND by Alex Finlay (5/6) TOO OLD FOR THIS by Samantha Downing (8/12) Contact Us! Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thrillersbythebookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thrillersbythebookclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chelsea:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thrillerbookbabe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olivia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@oliviadaywallace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Thrillers by the Book Club podcast, hosts Chelsea and Olivia celebrate the New Year and Chelsea's birthday while introducing their guest, James L'Etoile, a former associate warden and hostage negotiator turned author. They discuss James's background, his latest book 'River of Lies', and the themes of crime, rehabilitation, and the realities of the prison system. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by parolees and the importance of rehabilitation programs. The episode concludes with book recommendations and insights into the writing process. Chelsea's Book: THIS HOW WE END THINGS by RJ Jacobs Jim's Book: A VERY BAD THING by JT Ellison Olivia's Book: MY DARLINGS by Marie Still Takeaways James L'Etoile has a unique background as a former associate warden. 'River of Lies' explores serious social themes like homelessness and arson. Truth can often be stranger than fiction in crime writing. Over 90% of prisoners are released back into society. Rehabilitation programs can significantly reduce recidivism rates. The public often has misconceptions about the prison system. Hostage negotiation skills are used daily in high-pressure situations. The importance of understanding the homeless population in relation to crime. Female serial killers are often portrayed differently in literature. The podcast features various book recommendations and discussions. Contact Us! Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thrillersbythebookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thrillersbythebookclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chelsea:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thrillerbookbabe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olivia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@oliviadaywallace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Thrillers by the Book Club Podcast, hosts Chelsea and Olivia welcome bestselling author Danielle Trussoni to discuss her latest works, particularly 'The Puzzle Box.' The conversation explores themes of Japanese culture, feminism, the role of AI in modern storytelling, and the unique incorporation of puzzles in her narratives. The hosts also share their thoughts on various book recommendations, emphasizing the importance of engaging storytelling and the dynamic nature of Trussoni's writing. Chelsea's Book: GOD OF THE WOODS by Liz Moore Danielle's Book: BUTTER by Asako Yuzuki Olivia's Book: DARK ROADS by Chevy Stevens Takeaways 2025 is seen as a year of hope and renewal. Danielle Trussoni is a bestselling author with a unique writing style. 'The Puzzle Box' features a protagonist with savant syndrome. The book incorporates real puzzles that readers can engage with. Japanese culture and history play a significant role in the narrative. Feminism and women's roles in society are explored in depth. The juxtaposition of ancient and modern themes adds depth to the story. AI is portrayed as a modern villain in the narrative. Puzzles serve as a metaphor for the complexities of life. The cover design of 'The Puzzle Box' is visually stunning and impactful. Contact Us! Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thrillersbythebookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thrillersbythebookclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chelsea:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@thrillerbookbabe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olivia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@oliviadaywallace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠