This week's episode covers If You're Seeing This, It's Meant for You by Leigh Stein, and is paired with a bottle of Binaro, Rioja (Orange Wine).

Open Book: Reading Between the Wines is a book club podcast hosted by reader/writer BB Corcoran and reader/marketer Jessica Sorentino. Each episode, we crack open a new title and dig in from three distinct angles: the emotional lens of a reader, the craft perspective of a writer, and the strategic eye of a marketer. Expect unfiltered thoughts, sharp insights, and the occasional wine-fueled tangent. Join us as we read between the wines—and uncover what makes a story stick.

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This week's episode covers Next to Heaven by James Frey, and is paired with a bottle of Ninette (dark rose).

Open Book: Reading Between the Wines is a book club podcast hosted by reader/writer BB Corcoran and reader/marketer Jessica Sorentino. Each episode, we crack open a new title and dig in from three distinct angles: the emotional lens of a reader, the craft perspective of a writer, and the strategic eye of a marketer. Expect unfiltered thoughts, sharp insights, and the occasional wine-fueled tangent. Join us as we read between the wines—and uncover what makes a story stick.

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This week's episode covers Bury Our Bones in the Midnight by V.E. Schwab, and is paired with a bottle of Turley, Juvenille Zinfandel 2023.

Open Book: Reading Between the Wines is a book club podcast hosted by reader/writer BB Corcoran and reader/marketer Jessica Sorentino. Each episode, we crack open a new title and dig in from three distinct angles: the emotional lens of a reader, the craft perspective of a writer, and the strategic eye of a marketer. Expect unfiltered thoughts, sharp insights, and the occasional wine-fueled tangent. Join us as we read between the wines—and uncover what makes a story stick.

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This week's episode covers The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman, and is paired with a bottle of Mousse-tache, Chenin Blanc.

Open Book: Reading Between the Wines is a book club podcast hosted by reader/writer BB Corcoran and reader/marketer Jessica Sorentino. Each episode, we crack open a new title and dig in from three distinct angles: the emotional lens of a reader, the craft perspective of a writer, and the strategic eye of a marketer. Expect unfiltered thoughts, sharp insights, and the occasional wine-fueled tangent. Join us as we read between the wines—and uncover what makes a story stick.

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This week's episode covers Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and is paired with a bottle of Celeste, Verdejo, Sur Lies 2023.

Open Book: Reading Between the Wines is a book club podcast hosted by reader/writer BB Corcoran and reader/marketer Jessica Sorentino. Each episode, we crack open a new title and dig in from three distinct angles: the emotional lens of a reader, the craft perspective of a writer, and the strategic eye of a marketer. Expect unfiltered thoughts, sharp insights, and the occasional wine-fueled tangent. Join us as we read between the wines—and uncover what makes a story stick.

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This week's episode covers Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green, and is paired with a bottle of Pamid & More 2024.

Open Book: Reading Between the Wines is a book club podcast hosted by reader/writer BB Corcoran and reader/marketer Jessica Sorentino. Each episode, we crack open a new title and dig in from three distinct angles: the emotional lens of a reader, the craft perspective of a writer, and the strategic eye of a marketer. Expect unfiltered thoughts, sharp insights, and the occasional wine-fueled tangent. Join us as we read between the wines—and uncover what makes a story stick.

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In this chapter of Open Book, I'm joined by New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis. Known for her historical fiction novels set in iconic New York City buildings, Fiona delves into her latest book, 'The Spectacular,' set at Radio City Music Hall in the 1950s. We discuss the research and inspiration behind her stories, including interviews with former Rockettes, the significance of historical landmarks, and the challenges of blending fact with fiction. Fiona shares insights from her journalism background and offers advice to aspiring historical fiction writers. Our episode also touches on memorable reader interactions and Fiona's recent audiobook novella, 'The Gimlet Flip,' co-written with Greg Wands.

Connect with Fiona

Website: https://www.fionadavisbooks.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/fionadavisauthor
Book: The Spectacular

Connect with Jessica

Website: https://www.jessicasorentino.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicasorentino
Substack: https://jessicasorentino.substack.com

In this chapter of Open Book, I'm joined by Ben Purkert, a celebrated author known for his debut novel 'The Men Can't Be Saved'.

We discuss the themes of self-worth and identity in the context of job loss, drawing from the experiences of the novel's main character, Seth. Ben shares insights into the impact of branding and professional identity on individuals, his transition from poetry to novel writing, and the importance of embracing different genres and activities to foster creativity.

The episode also touches on the challenges writers face in defining themselves as authors, the process of branding for writers, and Ben's approach to teaching and writing. He encourages writers to start without waiting for a perfect idea and reflects on how different life experiences contribute uniquely to one's writing.

Connect with Ben

Website: www.benpurkert.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/BenPurkert
Book: The Men Can't be Saved

Connect with Jessica

Website: https://www.jessicasorentino.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicasorentino
Substack: https://jessicasorentino.substack.com