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Libraries, Representation, & Life on the Move: Chatting with Author Sarah Monzon (E180)
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Sarah Monzon. Sarah is the winner of the Holt Medallion and Selah Award. Sarah is a stay-at-home mom who makes up imaginary friends to have adult conversations with (otherwise known as writing novels). As a Navy chaplain’s wife, she resides wherever the military happens to station her family and enjoys exploring the beauty of the world around her. We are here today to discuss her latest novel, Hearts in Circulation.
In this episode, Sarah shares all about her latest novel in the Checking Out Love librarian series. She writes about representation in fiction, including her book flight of books that include this theme. We talked about being a military spouse and the beauty of collecting multiple library cards as we move around. There is also a DOD library, so make sure if you are not sleeping on that. Lastly, she shares about how to request books from your local library if they do not have them.
Episode Highlights:
- We discuss Sarah’s latest novel, Hearts in Circulation, part of her Checking Out Love librarian series.
- Sarah shares why representation in fiction is such an important theme throughout her writing.
- We chat about life as a military spouse and the unexpected joy of collecting multiple library cards across duty stations.
- Sarah offers a great reminder about the DOD library system—don’t sleep on it if you have access!
- She walks us through how to request books from your local library to support authors and expand your community’s collection.
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- The Mandie series by Lois Gladys Leppard
Book Flight
- All for Anna by Nicole Deese
- The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House by Joanna Davidson Politano
- How to Find Love When You’re Weird by Camilla Evergreen
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