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Read The Damn Book™ is the no-fluff spin-off of the Webby-nominated My Simplified Life podcast. Created for people who believe books and stories can change lives, not just fill shelves. Born out of a deep love for storytelling, and a serious frustration with performative book culture, this show puts the spotlight back where it belongs: on the authors and the stories that matter. Host Michelle Glogovac, THE Podcast Matchmaker®, author, and creator of the Podcast Book Tour™, goes beyond blurbs and bestseller lists to explore how stories shape us, challenge us, and connect us. Expect unfiltered conversations, sharp takes, and honest dialogue. No fake reading. No fluff. Just real people, real stories, and really damn good books. Because here, we don’t just collect books. We read them. And when you Read The Damn Book, you discover that every story has the power to shift perspectives, spark change, and maybe even transform the world. New episodes drop weekly. Welcome to Read The Damn Book™—where the host actually reads the book before the interview. Learn more about Michelle at michelleglogovac.com and The MLG Collective® at themlgcollective.com. Michelle is also the host of Beyond The Campaign podcast and co-host of BURNT.
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In this episode of Read the Damn Book , author J.K. MacLaren discusses her debut novel Full Throttle , a steamy Formula One sports romance blending high-octane racing with amorous tension. She talks about her writing pro
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , author Ashley Winstead returns to the podcast to talk with Michelle about her latest thriller, Hot Girl Murder Club . Ashley shares insights into her writing process, the research
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac welcomes debut author Lina Patton to discuss her novel The Lake Club . Lina shares the inspiration behind her first book, how living abroad shaped her perspec
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Kathryn Nicolai, creator of the hit sleep podcast Nothing Much Happens and author of the audio novel On the Street Where You Live . Kathryn sh
In this episode of Beyond the Campaign , Lindsey Patrick Wright shares her inspiring journey from career librarian to Tennessee State Senate candidate. She discusses why public libraries are essential to strong communiti
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , host Michelle Glogovac sits down with bestselling author Rachel Beanland to discuss her historical novel, The Half Life . Set on the Italian island of La Maddalena during the 1970s
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, Michelle Glogovac sits down with bestselling co-authors Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne to discuss their collaborative novel, The Midnight Show . They share how they developed their u
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , host Michelle Glogovac sits down with bestselling author Ellen Baker to discuss her captivating novel, Summerland Cove . Set against the stunning backdrop of the Maine coast, the c
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , host Michelle : sits down with author and journalist Elizabeth Svoboda to discuss her new book, The Art of Pacing . They explore the power of pacing in everyday life and how managi
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, bestselling author Amanda Eyre Ward discusses her latest novel, Arrivals and Departures , a moving story set in Greece that explores love, family, second chances, and mental health.
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , author Emma Grey joins the show to discuss her powerful new novel, Start at the End . Emma shares the inspiration behind the story, exploring themes of grief, resilience, second ch
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, bestselling author Kim Holden shares her inspiring journey from discovering her love of storytelling to becoming an internationally recognized author. Kim dives into the creative pr
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , author Sarah Damoff joins host Michelle to discuss her latest novel, The Burning Side . Together, they explore powerful themes of family dynamics, generational trauma, love, grief,
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , bestselling thriller author and returning guest Lisa Unger joins Michelle Glogovac to discuss her latest novel Served Him Right . They dive into Unger’s writing process, her resear
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , host Michelle Glogovac sits down with writer Courtney Kocak to discuss her powerful memoir Girl Gone Wild . Courtney opens up about her personal journey through exploitation, ident
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , Brian Larson, author and host of Shelf Care Society, joins Michelle to discuss his journey to sobriety, the transformative power of books, and the meaningful conversations that hav
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , host Michelle Glogovac speaks with author Beth Granger about her powerful memoir Born and Raised . Beth shares her harrowing 30-year experience living in a cult, her journey toward
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , Michelle Glogovac interviews debut author about her novel Too Blessed to Stress , a sharp and timely exploration of influencer culture, church communities, and the impact of social
In this episode of Read the Damn Book , host Michelle Glogovac interviews bestselling author Wade Rouse about his heartfelt and humorous new novel, That's What Friends Are For. Wade shares the inspiration behind That’s W
Author Kayla Delcoure joins Read the Damn Book to discuss her new poetry collection Nine Lives , a heartfelt exploration of grief, love, and the unexpected ways loss can spark creativity and connection. In this moving ep
Sarah Damoff
1 appearance on this show
Lisa Unger
New York Times bestselling author of 20 books
2 appearances on this show
Wade Rouse
Bestselling Author
1 appearance on this show
Ashley Winstead
1 appearance on this show
Tara Jaye Frank
leadership strategist and author · The Waymakers Change Group
1 appearance on this show
Dakarai Larriett
2026 US Senate Candidate for Alabama
1 appearance on this show
Ariel Sullivan
author
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Aaron Parnas
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Terence Lester
author, storyteller, community activist · Love Beyond Walls
1 appearance on this show
Cleyvis Natera
author
1 appearance on this show
Ruchira Gupta
journalist, activist and bestselling author
1 appearance on this show
Charlotte Otter
executive coach and author of We Need New Leaders · SAP
1 appearance on this show
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