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Discover your next favorite read without ever leaving home. What Turns Your Page? is our year-long virtual series featuring authors, podcasters, booksellers, and genre experts who love talking about what they read as much as you love adding titles to your TBR. Join us throughout the year as our guest hosts share their current obsessions, hidden gems, and can’t-miss recommendations.

historical fiction icon Historical Fiction with Jane Healey

If you’re drawn to stories that blend rich detail with gripping plots, bestselling author Jane Healey will be your new favorite guide. Once a month, she spotlights standout historical fiction, from fresh releases, forgotten treasures, and everything in between. She'll be offering insights only a seasoned writer in the genre can deliver.

About the Host:
Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls, The Secret Stealers, Goodnight from Paris, The Saturday Evening Girls Club, and her latest, The Women of Arlington Hall. Her work has earned bestseller status, critical praise, and devoted fans. She also hosts Historical Happy Hour, a monthly podcast and webinar featuring conversations with top historical fiction authors. She lives just outside Boston.

women's fiction icon  Women's Fiction with Kristan Higgins

Looking for stories centered on personal growth, relationships, humor, heartache, and everything that makes life interesting? Quarterly, Kristan Higgins shares standout Women’s Fiction picks that explore emotional journeys with honesty and warmth.

About the Host:
Kristan Higgins is a New York Times bestselling author whose novels have been translated worldwide. Her work has received starred reviews across major publications, and she’s beloved for her blend of wit, heart, and beautifully drawn characters. She lives in Connecticut with her family, rescued pets, and a well-practiced sense of curiosity about the world.

 

 Inclusive & Diverse Romance with Read My Lips Boston

Romance is for everyone and Read My Lips Boston is here to prove it. Lily and Hannah Barrett, the twin booksellers behind the pop-up diverse romance shop, highlight swoon-worthy titles featuring inclusive storylines and underrepresented voices. Expect joy, passion, and a TBR that suddenly gets a lot longer.

About the Hosts:
Lily and Hannah Barrett founded Read My Lips Boston to bring diverse romance to local readers. Their pop-up shop partners with community spaces to share love stories starring characters who reflect the real world. The sisters, both Deaf and lifelong readers, are committed to creating visibility and giving back—10% of shop proceeds support local nonprofits.

 Mystery & Thriller with Hank Phillippi Ryan

If you love a good twist or simply want to know what to read next while avoiding spoilers, bestselling author and investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan brings you the crème de la crème of suspense. Her quarterly picks cover gripping mysteries, psychological thrillers, and everything that keeps pages turning past bedtime.

About the Host:
Hank Phillippi Ryan is the USA Today bestselling author of 16 psychological thrillers and a decorated investigative reporter with 37 EMMYs to her name. Her work has received major awards across both journalism and fiction, and her newest novel, All This Could Be Yours, debuted as a USA Today Bestseller. She lives in Boston with her husband.

 Science Fiction with Elizabeth Bear

If you enjoy imaginative worlds, daring ideas, and speculative storytelling, join award-winning author Elizabeth Bear for her quarterly round-up of standout SciFi reads. She’ll cover everything from boundary-pushing new releases to classics worth rediscovering. No spaceship required! 

About the Host:
Elizabeth Bear is a Hugo, Sturgeon, Locus, and Astounding Award–winning author of numerous novels and more than a hundred short stories. Her writing spans far-reaching universes, thoughtful essays, and articles for outlets like Popular Mechanics and The Washington Post. She lives in western Massachusetts with her spouse, author Scott Lynch.

 Fantasy with Kristen of Fantasy Cafe

Craving magic, myth, or a good old-fashioned dragon sighting? Quarterly, Kristen, the voice behind the long-running Fantasy Cafe blog, shares her top Fantasy picks. Expect layered worlds, compelling characters, and plenty of discussion about why these stories continue to inspire readers.

About the Host:
Kristen has reviewed speculative fiction since 2007 and is widely known for her thoughtful approach to Fantasy and SciFi. She especially enjoys dark tales, complex protagonists, and myth-infused narratives. Each April, her site hosts Women in SF&F Month, showcasing guest posts from women across the genre. She lives in Vermont with her husband and a respectfully overflowing supply of bookshelves.