Cantina Book Club

Listen to authors talk about their latest books. Grab a drink and tune in.

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

Jun 9, 2026

54 min

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes back RaeAnne Thayne to talk about her new book, The Rainy Day Bookshop, available now. She talks about her extensive writing experience and imagines her characters in certain situations.  
 
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
 
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/the-rainy-day-bookshop-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/the-rainy-day-bookshop/  
 
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

Jun 5, 2026

55 min

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes debut author Meghan Le Fay to talk about her new book, Wings of Life, available now. She talks about beginning a new series and her journey as a debut author. 
 
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
 
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/wings-of-life-by-meghan-le-fay/       
Website: https://meghanlefay.com/   
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghanlefay/ 
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@meghanlefay 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meghanlefay 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/60866345.Meghan_Le_Fay 
Link to Purchase: https://meghanlefay.com/books/wings-of-life-dragonbound-chronicles-1  
 
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

May 26, 2026

56 min

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Amy Lorowitz to talk about her debut novel, Summer Husband, available May 19. She talks about her memories of years at sleep-away camp and how they influenced her book. 
 
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
 
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/cover-stories-by-lauren-claudare/       
Website: https://summerhusband2026.ag-sites.net/index.htm   
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylorowitz.author/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574687947754# 
Link to Purchase: https://summerhusband2026.ag-sites.net/works.htm 
 
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

May 19, 2026

59 min

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Kerri Schlottman to talk about her new book, Daytime Moon, available on May 12. She talks about putting her main character through a harsh journey. 
 
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
 
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/daytime-moon-by-kerri-schlottman/       
Website: https://www.kerrischlottman.com/   
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerri.schlottman/ 
Link to Purchase: https://www.unnamedpress.com/all-books/p/daytime-moon  
 
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

May 12, 2026

1hr 11 min

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Matt Harry to talk about his new book, Ash Land, available May 4. He shares how his experiences during COVID led to him developing this story.  
 
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
 
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/cover-stories-by-lauren-claudare/       
Website: https://mattharrywriter.com/   
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_harry_mh/ 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16215812.Matt_Harry  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattharrywriter 
Link to Purchase: https://mattharrywriter.com/books/ash-land  
 
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

May 6, 2026

51 min

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Rea Frey to talk about her new book, Dear Mother, available now. She talks about the unexpected journey of bringing her book to life. 
 
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
 
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/dear-mother-by-rea-frey/        
Website: https://www.reafrey.com/   
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reafreyauthor/ 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4235710.Rea_Frey 
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/rea-frey 
Link to Purchase: https://www.reafrey.com/dear-mother 
 
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 

Apr 28, 2026

1hr 26 min

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Thomas Cullen to talk about his book, Charlie-Man, available now. He talks about developing his main character’s journey. 
 
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
 
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/charlie-man-by-thomas-cullen/        
Link to Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Man-Thomas-Cullen/dp/1966369344 
 
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 

Apr 21, 2026

1hr 26 min

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes author duo S & E Black to talk about their book, The Chimera Snare: Fragments, available now. They talk about their experiences as a writing team and how they learned to collaborate on the book. 
 
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
 
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTyaA3JEX60/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==       
Website: https://www.thechimerasnare.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechimerasnare 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thechimerasnare 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechimerasnare 
Link to Purchase: https://www.thechimerasnare.com/where-to-buy 
 
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 

Apr 14, 2026

52 min

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes back Erica Wright to talk about her new book, The Museum of Unusual Occurrence, available now. She talks about her storytelling and misdirection. 
 
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
 
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/the-museum-of-unusual-occurrence-by-erica-wright/        
Website: https://ericawright.org/   
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericawrightwrites 
Substack: https://substack.com/@ericawrightwrites 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericawrightauthor/ 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3086310.Erica_Wright 
Link to Purchase: https://ericawright.org/books/the-museum-of-unusual-occurrence-erica-wright/9781448320233   
 
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 

Apr 9, 2026

51 min

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Courtney Psak to talk about her new book, The Tutor, available now. She talks about her character choices and writing domestic thrillers. 
 
Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:
 
Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/the-tutor-by-courtney-psak/        
Website: https://courtneypsak.com/  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneypsak_author 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtney.psak/ 
Link to Purchase: https://courtneypsak.com/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

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