House of Books

Conversation with Author Jeff Billington

Catherine hosts Jeff Billington, author of Chicken Dinner News and Summer's Second. Jeff Billington grew up on a farm in the Ozark Mountains of Southwest Missouri, surrounded by animals, family and local lore. His adult life has included stints as a newspaper reporter, a communications director for a member of Congress, and working for environmental and advocacy nonprofits. He currently lives in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC but someday hopes to return to the Ozarks. His first novel, the young adult LGBTQ+ book Summer’s Second, was released in December 2022. Chicken Dinner News, his second novel, is a literary fiction work that released on June 20, 2023. Visit Jeff's beautiful website at jeffbillington.com [http://jeffbillington.com] Watch his latest short video on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jdbillington/]

Summer Update and Upcoming Course Correction

Catherine talks about her summer reading and podcast plans for the future, which is looking bright!

Catching UP

Catherine discusses her travel plans, her recent and current reading, and drama in her county which has made national news. Listen for more information.

Introducing Your Book Group

Catherine introduces listeners to her new podcast, Your Book Group. She also offers three book reviews. Brought to you by Yukimi Song Studio: yukimisongstudio.com/letspodcast [http://yukimisongstudio.com/letspodcast]. Access books mentioned in the episode here: https://www.yourbookgroup.com/episode-2-your-book-group-podcast/ [https://www.yourbookgroup.com/episode-2-your-book-group-podcast/]

Mindfulness, Community Theatre, and the Delight of Discovering a New/Old Book

Catherine considers how community theatre might help with mindfulness (really!), and shares her life hack for finishing a long book (over 850 pages!) efficiently and without missing a word. Show notes and links at https://www.yourbookgroup.com/episode-14-house-of-books-podcast/ [https://www.yourbookgroup.com/episode-14-house-of-books-podcast/]. Brought to you by Yukimi Song Studio: yukimisongstudio.com/letspodcast [http://yukimisongstudio.com/letspodcast]