The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower

 aired the week of August 10, 2026

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower currently includes eight volumes.  They are the diaries of Emma M. Lion as she returns to her family home of Lapis Lazuli House in the St. Crispians neighborhood of London in 1883.  Emma is orphaned and has an elderly cousin who is supposed to be looking out for her best interest.  Only Cousin Archibald has squandered her inheritance and now she must figure out how to survive with only her wits and her friends to help her.  A humorous historical diary that will have readers cheering for the indomitable Emma M. Lion. Think Jane Austen meets Anne of Green Gables with a little Princess Diaries thrown in for fun.

Assistant to the Villain by Hanah Nicole Maehrer

 aired the week of August 3, 2026

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a fun, cozy, romantic comedy about a girl named Evie who accidentally becomes the assistant to the big, evil villain of the land (at least the job has killer benefits). While working for him, it becomes apparent that there is a spy in the office, and as the assistant, it is Evie's job to find out who it is. This book began as a TikTok series and has become a well-written and engaging series. Perfect for anyone who likes cozy fantasy like Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree or the Tomes and Tea series.  

The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali

 aired the week of July 27, 2026

The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali is about two teens who meet and fall in love at the local stationery shop in Tehran, Iran during the tumultuous year of 1953. Roya thought they would get married and change the world for good but when she receives a letter from Bahman telling her he has chosen someone else she is devastated.  What has happened? This poignant story of young love and living with our mistakes is recommended for those who enjoyed The Bangalore Detective Club, Shipwreck in Fiji or People of the Book.