Novel Finds: A literary podcast

The Unbearable Weight of Wanting with Alicia Thompson

June 21, 2026·46 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, Novel Finds host Julia chats with popular romance author, Alicia Thompson, about her upcoming novel: In Every Possible Way (order now!) You may remember Alicia from her episode with Julia back in 2022 about her debut novel, Love In the Time of Serial Killers, but if not, it's definitely worth a listen. Alicia says her new book is different from her others, lacking the usual cynicism and ramping up the hope that comes with second chances. If this is something that you want to read (and we highly recommend it), why not order her book from her favorite independent bookstores: Tombolo Books (personalized copies and swag available, while supplies last),Also, check out Alicia's favorite books and authors: Klara and the Sun and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella, and The Prospects by KT Hoffman, as well as any book by Regina Black, Kate Claiborne, and Anita KellyFollow Alicia on IG and subscribe to her newsletter!As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend. See y'all next time! Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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