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Emily Henry is back on the podcast! Ryan and Sam chatted with her about her brand new novel, Happy Place, which they both LOVED. Come for the book discussion, stay for the delightful tangent about 40s Era Rom Coms, the check-ins with her other characters, and so much more!  Happy Place Emily Henry Follow Emily Henry on Instagram Books Mentioned During This Episode OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Ryan got to chat with Alex Bracken about her new YA Fantasy novel, Silver in the Bone! Come for the Arthurian tale, stay for the in-depth discussion of the publishing industry! Silver in the Bone Alex Bracken Follow Alex Bracken on Twitter Follow Alex Bracken on Instagram Books Mentioned During This Episode OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Heather's back on the pod with us this month to chat about Horror for the YOUTHS! Middle Grade and Young Adult have some truly spooktacular offerings, and we're gonna talk all about them. Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo Heather, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/heather Books Mentioned During This Episode OTHER LINKS Reading Challenge Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Ryan got to chat with J. Ryan Stradal about his new novel, Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club, parenting, food, and more!  Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club J. Ryan Stradal Follow J. Ryan Stradal on Twitter Follow J. Ryan Stradal on Instagram Books Mentioned During This Episode OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Cooking and Chemistry and Flipping the Status Quo? Sign us all the way up. Bonnie Garmus is on the podcast this episode to chat with Ryan all about her incredible novel, LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY! Lessons in Chemistry Bonnie Garmus Follow Bonnie Garmus on Instagram Books Mentioned During This Episode OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

It's our 100th episode, and Jo is back! Ryan and Jo chat about the many, many books they read while Jo was home recovering from back surgery. BOOKS MENTIONED DURING THIS EPISODE OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Becky Chalsen is on the podcast to talk about her debut novel, Kismet! This book is so sweet and full of heart and should absolutely be on your Beach Read List for this summer! Kismet Becky Chalsen Follow Becky Chalsen on Twitter Follow Becky Chalsen on Instagram Books Mentioned During This Episode OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

You might know Alma Katsu for her incredible historical Horror novels like The Hunger and The Fervor, but did you know she's got a crime thriller series too? Ryan got to chat with her about her new novel, Red London, as well as some of her horror, and also her 30 year career in Intelligence!  Red London Alma Katsu Follow Alma Katsu on Facebook Follow Alma Katsu on Twitter Follow Alma Katsu on Instagram OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Rebecca Makkai joins Ryan on the podcast this week to chat about her latest novel, I Have Some Questions For You!  I Have Some Questions For You Rebecca Makkai Follow Rebecca Makkai on Twitter Follow Rebecca Makkai on Facebook OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Events Manager, and Romance Expert, Elisabeth joins Ryan and Jo this month for our Valentine's Day Romance Extravaganza! Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo Elisabeth, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/elisabeth Books Mentioned During This Episode Reading Challenge OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Ryan and Jo are back after the holiday break with some minor changes to the pod, and a brand new Reading Challenge for you! Enjoy this extra long episode! Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo Books Mentioned During This Episode Reading Challenge Staff Favorites of 2022 OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

It's the first interview of 2023! Grady Hendrix is back on the podcast, this time to talk about his brand new Horror novel, How To Sell A Haunted House! Ryan and Grady chat about puppets, connecting with fictional characters, grief, and more! It's a blast and a half. How To Sell A Haunted House Grady Hendrix Follow Grady Hendrix on Twitter OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Ryan and Jo (and a few cameos from other Gibson's Booksellers) are giving you gift ideas for everyone on your list this year, pulling recommendations from the NEIBA Holiday Catalog as well as their own personal reading lists! Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo Caroline, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/caroline Jim, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jim John, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/john Books Mentioned During This Episode NEIBA Holiday Catalog OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Sam joins Ryan and Jo this month to chat about spooky books for Halloween! There's a weird amount (or just the right amount?) of cannibalism discussion. Enjoy! Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan-elizabeth-clark Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo Sam continues to not have a presence on our website, so use your imagination. Books Mentioned During This Episode Watch Ryan's event with Josh Malerman! Listen to Ryan's event with Josh Malerman! (The same thing, but just the audio, no video) OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Did you miss our in-store event with Josh Malerman and Bookseller Ryan? Don't worry, we recorded it! Listen to the live audio of the event here, or watch the video over on our YouTube channel! Pick up a signed copy of Daphne! 

Rachel Harrison is back on the podcast, this time to talk about her brand new Werewolf Novel, Such Sharp Teeth! This book is spooky and fun and it has romance and body horror and tackles themes of vulnerability and forgiveness and feminine rage and SO MUCH MORE. Let's get into it! Such Sharp Teeth Rachel Harrison Follow Rachel Harrison on Twitter Follow Rachel Harrison on Instagram OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Heather joins Ryan and Jo to discuss Banned Books. It's kind of a heavy episode, and it's slightly more explicit than our usual fare, but it's an important topic that we wanted to discuss. As always, you can see all of the books we mention on our shoppable list below! Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan-elizabeth-clark Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo Heather, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/heather-weirich-roy Books Mentioned During This Episode Also Mentioned www.ala.org/advocacy/fight-censorship Libro.fm Podcast OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Bonus Episode! Ryan chats with Stacey McEwan about her new fantasy novel, Ledge! They talk tropes, TikTok, world-building, and more! Enjoy! Ledge Stacey McEwan Follow Stacey McEwan on TikTok Follow Stacey McEwan on Twitter Follow Stacey McEwan on Instagram Other Books Mentioned During This Episode Other Links Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our website by Category! Donate to the bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code “LAYDOWN” for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

John is on the podcast this month to talk about being a buyer for the bookstore and to give us a sneak peek at some of the hot titles coming out in the next few months! Brace yourselves, your TBR is about to get A LOT longer! Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/ryan-elizabeth-clark Jo, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/jo John, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/john-ledonne-jr Books Mentioned During This Episode Also Mentioned The Babysitter Lives (audio exclusive) I'm Glad My Mom Died (Audiobook) Bob Dylan's Podcast Virtual Event with Megan Bannen (The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy) and Ashley Poston (The Dead Romantics) on September 6th at 7pm ET! Libro.fm Podcast OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Bonus Episode! Ryan chats with Alicia Thompson about her new romance novel, Love in the Time of Serial Killers! If you love True Crime and also Romance, this is a must-read! Love in the Time of Serial Killers Alicia Thompson Follow Alicia Thompson on Twitter Follow Alicia Thompson on Instagram Other Books Mentioned During This Episode Other Links Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our website by Category! Donate to the bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code “LAYDOWN” for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com