Can I Bring My Book

Books and Where to Track Your Reading Activity

Books and Where to Track Your Reading Activity
Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
In Episode 5, Kat and Amanda chat about their current reads, diving into cozy fall novels like The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore and Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc, whimsical fantasies like The Fellowship of Bakers and Magic by J. Penner,  and The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee, and more. Amanda raves about The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, while Kat shares her struggles with the overly descriptive writing in Watchers by Dean Koontz.
The duo also explores reading apps, with Kat loving Fable’s features like spoiler-free discussions, detailed graphs, and its book club capabilities, but also confessing to some creative library “extensions.” Amanda offers constructive criticism on Fable’s tracking system and functionality while comparing other apps like StoryGraph.
They wrap up with the announcement of December’s book club pick, How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior, and some friendly banter about Bestie Book Swap deadlines.
 
Everything mentioned in the episode:
Books
Berry Ripple Murder by Rosie A. Point: https://amzn.to/40UgJef 
The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee: https://amzn.to/4eDAs5h 
How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior: https://amzn.to/3AOUcVs 
How to Sit by Thich Nhat Hanh: https://amzn.to/48SXzHD 
Limitless by Jim Kwik: https://amzn.to/3CvjN6y 
My Bookstore by Ronald Rice: https://amzn.to/3UaCtOG
The Fellowship of Bakers and Magic by J. Penner: https://amzn.to/3UWDURg 
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: https://amzn.to/3UXK8R8 
The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict: https://amzn.to/3CckRfo
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore: https://amzn.to/3YQE8fh
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc: https://amzn.to/3ZaJ12W 
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: https://amzn.to/4fQHxjM 
Tarta Americana by J. Michael Martinez: https://amzn.to/3NT3hj2
The Wild Robot by: https://amzn.to/3YNxNje  
Watchers by Dean Koontz: https://amzn.to/3Od7crh  
What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama: https://amzn.to/3NT4WoP
Programs and Resources
Fable App: https://fable.co/ 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/ 
StoryGraph: https://www.thestorygraph.com/ 
Bookly: https://getbookly.com/ 
Bookmory: no website but can be found on App Store
BookBuddy: no website but can be found on App Store
 
Join the conversation, track your reads with us, and don’t forget to check out our book club on Fable! 📚✨
-Kat and Amanda
 
Can I Bring My Book social links:
Instagram: @canibringmybook_club
TikTok: @canibringmybook_club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook
 
Disclaimer: Some of the links included may provide us with a small kickback. There’s no cost to you, and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll earn enough in ten years to buy a book of our own.

Books and When to Quit Them

Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
In Episode 4, we’re celebrating a full month of the podcast and diving into a lively discussion on DNF-ing (Did Not Finish) books—when to do it, how to decide, and our personal approaches. Kat shares her struggle with an audiobook narrator and whether she’ll push through, while Amanda talks about her current cozy reads and the appeal of autumnal books. We also swap our second Bestie Book Swap picks, exploring The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict and What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama. Join us for a fun, candid chat about book club reads, upcoming seasonal picks, and whether or not we’re “Gilmore Girls” or “Twilight” fall readers!
Everything mentioned in the episode:
Books
The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict: https://amzn.to/3CckRfo
What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama: https://amzn.to/3NT4WoP 
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore: https://amzn.to/3YQE8fh 
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall: https://amzn.to/48xnEM2 
Intelligence in Nature by Jeremy Narby: https://amzn.to/4hqIAIE 
Caramel Drip Murder by Rosie A. Point: https://amzn.to/3NHBthl 
Split or Swallow by Lindsay Straube: https://amzn.to/3A88zUK 
The Best Man’s Ghostwriter by Matthew Starr: https://amzn.to/3YOCYka 
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan: https://amzn.to/4fmXY7g 
Tarta Americana by J Michael Martinez: https://amzn.to/3NT3hj2 
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa: https://amzn.to/3BYY0E2 
Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop: https://amzn.to/408hdgn 
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White: https://amzn.to/3YB1rZ3
The Elements of Style by William Strunk and E.B. White: https://amzn.to/3NVCbrI
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan: https://amzn.to/3YP2nKC 
Programs and ResourcesFable App: https://fable.co/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/ 
Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media for updates, and as always, happy reading! 📚✨
-Kat and Amanda
 
Can I Bring My Book social links:
Instagram: @canibringmybook_club
TikTok: @canibringmybook_club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook
 
Disclaimer: Some of the links included may provide us with a small kickback. There’s no cost to you, and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll earn enough in ten years to buy a book of our own.

Books and Writing

Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
In Episode 3, we chat about our current reads, from Weyward by Emelia Hart to Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV, plus a few cozy picks perfect for fall. We also dive into the art of writing as we prep for NaNoWriMo, sharing favorite tools, books on writing, and our routines to get the words flowing. Tune in for all the bookish banter, writing tips, plus some fun surprises!
 
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Update 10/29/24: 
When we recorded this episode of the Can I Bring My Book podcast, we were unaware of the ongoing controversy surrounding NaNoWriMo. We have since done our research and have decided that moving forward, we will not be using the NaNoWriMo platform. Despite distancing ourselves from NaNoWriMo, we still want to challenge ourselves to write novels this month, and encourage you to do the same! Novel writing is an admirable goal and no one should be discouraged from it due to the failings of others. Thank you for your understanding. 
Happy reading and writing! 
Amanda and Kat
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Everything mentioned in the episode:
Books
Weyward by Emelia Hart: https://amzn.to/3Uvt3gX 
Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica: https://amzn.to/400al4L
Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV: https://amzn.to/40murq4 
A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner: https://amzn.to/3BZYnyb 
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall: https://amzn.to/4fqF5jY 
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa: https://amzn.to/3BYY0E2
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer: https://amzn.to/4e5oTmM
The Great Indoors by Ginny Hogan: https://amzn.to/48qeiBM
Wild Words by Nicole Gulotta: https://amzn.to/48sXx9m
Intelligence in Nature by Jeremy Narby: https://amzn.to/4hqIAIE
Caramel Drip Murder by Rosie A. Point: https://amzn.to/3NHBthl
Split or Swallow by Lindsay Straube: https://amzn.to/3A88zUK
Honey by Isabel Banta: https://amzn.to/4e3UkOz
Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl by Hyeseung Song: https://amzn.to/3UvtI1V
On Writing by Stephen King: https://amzn.to/3YHYdEc
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: https://amzn.to/4hqJncy
7 Habits for Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey: https://amzn.to/4hkCidJ 
Programs and Resources
Insight Timer (Writing Meditations): 
Writing in Stillness: https://insighttimer.com/aprildavila/guided-meditations/writing-in-stilness
Manifest Your Next Book: https://insighttimer.com/dariusbashar/guided-meditations/writing-meditation-manifest-your-next-book
An Attitude of Gratitude: https://insighttimer.com/yvetteverify/guided-meditations/writing-prompts-an-attitude-of-gratitude
Creativity Activation and Chakra Healing: https://insighttimer.com/wilyensen/guided-meditations/creativity-activation-and-chakra-healing
Access Creativity: https://insighttimer.com/trenabarnes/guided-meditations/access-creativity 
Caveday: (Use this link for a killer discount!) https://www.caveday.org/try?via=pepper 
The Studio (Terri Trespicio): https://territrespicio.com/studio/ 
Gateless Writing: https://gatelesswriting.com/ 
 
Bookstores
Shelf Indulgence Bookstore: https://www.shelfindulgenceusedbooks.com
 
Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media for updates, and as always, happy reading! 📚✨
-Kat and Amanda
 
Can I Bring My Book social links:
Instagram: @canibringmybook_club
TikTok: @canibringmybook_club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook
 
Disclaimer: Some of the links included may provide us with a small kickback. There’s no cost to you, and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll earn enough in ten years to buy a book of our own.

Books and how we read them

Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
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This episode may include spoilers for the following:
How to Train Your Dragon (Book 1 and movies)
Harry Potter movie series
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In this episode, we dive into what we’ve been reading lately, from Anne Bogle’s "I’d Rather Be Reading" to the captivating "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. We also chat about our favorite bookstores, audiobook quirks, and what makes certain narrators so compelling. Plus, there’s plenty of cozy bookshop talk, app recommendations, and a book club update you won’t want to miss. Tune in for all the bookish banter (and a few delightful tangents)!
Links Mentioned:
Books-
I’d Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogle: https://amzn.to/487CRTU 
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt: https://amzn.to/3A1zdOW 
How to Train Your Dragon (Book 1) by Cressida Cowell: https://amzn.to/3Nnr7TX 
Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop: https://amzn.to/408hdgn 
Write for Life by Julia Cameron: https://amzn.to/403Fjc4 
Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica: https://amzn.to/400al4L 
Coraline by Neil Gaiman: https://amzn.to/3U51YkI 
My Bookstore by Ronald Rice: https://amzn.to/3UaCtOG 
Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick: https://amzn.to/3Y43Qv7
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy: https://amzn.to/48aDmfV
We Were Dreamers by Simu Liu: https://amzn.to/4dLI7Os  
Bookstores-
Shelf Indulgence Bookshop, Sarasota, FL: https://www.shelfindulgenceusedbooks.com 
McKay's Books, Nashville, TN: https://www.mckaybooks.com 
The Gilded Page, Tarpon Springs, FL: https://thegildedpagebookstore.com 
Pressed Cafe, Lakeland, FL: https://www.pressedlkld.com 
New Journey Books, Seffner, FL: https://newjourneysbooksandmore.com 
Apps-
Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com 
Libby: https://libbyapp.com 
Readwise app: https://readwise.io 
Audible: https://amzn.to/4eVwhCs 
Spotify: https://www.spotify.com 
Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media for updates, and as always, happy reading! 📚✨
-Kat and Amanda
 
Can I Bring My Book social links:
Instagram: @canibringmybook_club
TikTok: @canibringmybook_club
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook
 
Disclaimer: Some of the links included may provide us with a small kickback. There’s no cost to you, and if we’re lucky, maybe we’ll earn enough in ten years to buy a book of our own.

Books and introductions

Can I Bring My Book. The podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, will tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
We are so excited to welcome you to Episode #1. Get to know us and our new book club.
 
Links:
October's Selected Read- Tender is the Flesh
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