Cantina Book Club
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Welcome to the Cantina Book Club Podcast!
This is a "spin-off" of The Nerd Cantina Show Podcast and will feature conversations with authors and other bookish guests.
Each episode will complement a book review, which you can find on cantinabookclub.com.
Make sure you subscribe, rate, review, etc. and follow on social media!
Thanks for listening!
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Stephen F. Black to talk about his book, The Adventures of Tarum Mon: The Sphere of Time, available now. He talks about his journey as a debut author with autism.
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xexusuncovered/
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@xexusuncovered
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/570967178105247/permalink/571627571372541/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
Link to Purchase: https://mynovelpublishing.com/2025/10/14/the-adventures-of-tarum-mon/
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Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/
Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/
Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/
Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/
BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club
BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub
BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
In this podcast interview Megan welcomes back New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne to talk about her new book, Snow Kissed, available now. She talks about her growth as a romance and women’s fiction author.
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/snow-kissed-by-raeanne-thayne/
Website: https://www.raeannethayne.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeannethayne
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/116118.RaeAnne_Thayne
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRaeAnneThayne/
Link to Purchase: https://www.raeannethayne.com/book/snow-kissed/
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Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/
Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/
Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/
Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/
BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club
BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub
BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
In this podcast interview Megan welcomes New York Times bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall to talk about her book, The Cruel Dawn, available now. She talks about how she relates to her characters and their relationships.
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Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/the-cruel-dawn-by-rachel-howzell-hall/
Website: https://www.rachelhowzell.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhowzellhall/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.h.hall
X (Twitter): https://x.com/rachelhowzell
Link to Purchase: https://www.rachelhowzell.com/home-1
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Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/
Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/
Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/
Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/
BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club
BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub
BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Erin Bledsoe to talk about her new book, Mob Queen, available now. She talks about the fascinating real person who inspired this story.
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/mob-queen-by-erin-bledsoe/
Website: https://www.ldlainc.com/erin-bledsoe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinbledsoewrites/?hl=en
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@erinbledsoewrites
X (Twitter): https://x.com/erinwritess
Link to Purchase: https://www.blackstonepublishing.com/products/book-i2lv
Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!
Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/
Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/
Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/
Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/
BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club
BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub
BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
In this podcast interview Megan welcomes back bestselling author Namrata Patel to talk about her new book, Your Next Life is Now, available now. She talks about growing as a writer as she releases her fourth book.
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/your-next-life-is-now-by-namrata-patel/
Website: https://www.nampatel.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namratapatelauthor/
Link to Purchase: https://www.nampatel.com/home#books
Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!
Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/
Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/
Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/
Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/
BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club
BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub
BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Grace Helena Walz to talk about her new book, Good Hair Days, available November 11. She talks about her experiences as a recently published author.
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/good-hair-days-by-grace-helena-walz/
Website: https://www.gracehelenawalz.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracehelenabooks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracewalzauthor
Link to Purchase: https://www.gracehelenawalz.com/
Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!
Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/
Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/
Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/
Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/
BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club
BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub
BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
In this podcast interview Megan welcomes debut author Heather Ogden to talk about her new book, The Betrayal: The Lies We Fear, available now. She talks about her journey as a new writer and plans for the series.
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
Website: https://www.thelieswefear.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_central24/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wolfite24
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriterCentral24
Link to Purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-betrayal-heather-ogden/1147344766?ean=9781636986753
Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!
Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/
Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/
Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/
Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/
BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club
BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub
BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
In this podcast interview Megan welcomes award-winning journalist and columnist Leslie Gray Streeter to talk about her book, Family & Other Calamities, available now. She discusses navigating her personal hardships and turning it into a work of comedic fiction.
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/family-other-calamities-by-leslie-gray-streeter/
Website: https://lesliegraystreeter.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliegraystreeter/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/lesliestreeter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesliegraystreeter/
Link to Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D3P88L54/ref=x_gr_bb_amazon?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_bb_amazon-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0D3P88L54&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2
Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!
Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/
Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/
Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/
Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/
BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club
BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub
BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
In this podcast interview Megan welcomes award-winning author Lindy Ryan to talk about her new books, Bless Your Heart and Another Fine Mess, available now. She talks about how growing up in the south influenced her book setting and characters.
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/another-fine-mess-by-lindy-ryan/
Website: https://www.lindyryanwrites.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindyryanwrites
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorLindyRyan/
Link to Purchase: https://www.lindyryanwrites.com/another-fine-mess.html
Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!
Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/
Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/
Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/
Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/
BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club
BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub
BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
In this podcast interview Megan welcomes USA Today Bestselling Author Sheila Roberts to talk about her new book, The Man Next Door, available now. She talks about her family life and character relationships.
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/the-man-next-door-by-sheila-roberts
Website: https://sheilasplace.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilarobertswriter/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheilarobertswriter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClUWd1SxFGzd7NEkojcjDtA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Sheila-Roberts/100044180452595/
Link to Purchase: https://sheilasplace.com/the-man-next-door/
Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!
Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/
Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/
Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/
Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/
BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club
BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub
BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub