Game of Books

Corks & Conversation with Don Bentley

Christie and Cathi are joined by Don Bentley, author of the Matt Drake series and two Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Jr. novels.  With a pre-writing life that sounds like he lived one of his characters, Don explains how his background influences his writing. He also shares how it felt to write in the Jack Ryan universe. 

ThrillerFest 2022 Part Two

Cathi and Christie continue their conversation about their experiences in NYC at ThrillerFest 2022. 

ThrillerFest 2022 Part One

Christie and Cathi share their favorite parts of day one at ThrillerFest 2022 in NYC. Along with the panels for the day, they also discuss ConsultFest.

To be continued in Part Two.

GOBrecs Book Club - Find Me & One of Us Is Dead

It's the offseason, but Cathi and Christie are back to give their reading recommendations for June. This month, they chose "Find Me" by Alafair Burke and "One of Us Is Dead" by Jeneva Rose.

Season Four Grand Finale

For our season four finale, Christie and Cathi recap the year and look forward to the offseason. They are joined by past guest Veronica Gutierrez who teaches us how to make the GOB Aperol Spritzer.

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Corks & Conversation with Davida Breier

Cathi and Christie chat with Davida Breier about her book “Sinkhole.” While they drink Layer Cake Shiraz, they discuss nostalgia, zines, and scuba diving.

Corks & Conversation with Lydia Kang

Christie and Cathi chat with Lydia Kang, author of “The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding.” They talk about science, ghosts, and breaking gender stereotypes.

GOBrecs Book Club - The Family Plot & Her Name Is Knight

Christie and Cathi begin May by sharing their recommendations for books and the wines and foods to go with them. The books this month are “The Family Plot” by Megan Collins and “Her Name is Knight” by Yasmin Angoe

Corks & Conversation with William Maz

Christie and Cathi talk to William Maz, author of the book “The Bucharest Dossier.” As they drink Meiomi Pinot Noir, William explains Romanian history and gives his advice to writers.

Corks & Conversation with Emilya Naymark

Christie and Cathi are joined by Emilya Naymark, author of "Behind the Lie." They discuss night writing, Eastern Germany, and weird food combinations. The wine this week is actually a beer: Pilsner Urquell.