Where I Left Off

Welcome to Where I Left Off, a bookish podcast. I'm your host, Kristen Bahls. Join me to hear my recommendations of a mix of romance, mystery, thriller, and young adult novels.

With a mix of author interviews, bookish guests, and book recs, my show is perfect for anyone looking for new friends in the book space. My recs are a mix of indie + trad books, and I'm always up for a trip of the library to find new to me authors.

Join me biweekly for new episodes.

Episodes

Rival Season with Authors Katie Bailey and Leah Brunner

Thanks to Authors Katie Bailey and Leah Brunner for joining me to talk about their latest release, Rival Season. Support Katie and Leah:

May 14, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 10 • 32:57

Reading Recap 11- Virginia Wolff, Alexandra Moody, & More!

Come see me at the GetLit Bookfair on Sunday, May 3rd at TUPPS Brewery in McKinney, Texas from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Books Mentioned:

April 30, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 9 • 56:13

Head Over Wheels with Author B.R. Goodwin

Thanks to B.R Goodwin for chatting with me about the newest release in her closed door romance series, Head Over Wheels. Support B.R.:Read

April 16, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 8 • 28:18

Reading Recap 10 - Alexandra Moody, Sarah Adams, Lynn Painter & More!

Thanks for listening to this romance filled Reading Recap!Book Stuff:

April 02, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 7 • 50:05

Songbird with Author Rebecca Wrights

Thanks to Author Rebecca Wrights for talking to me about her latest release, a dystopian romance novel, Songbird. Support Rebecca:

March 19, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 6 • 46:36

Stealing You with Author Mollie Goins

Thanks to Author Mollie Goins for joining me to talk about the third book in the Boston Blues series, Stealing You.Support Mollie:

March 05, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 5 • 36:25

Reading Recap 9 - Rachel Gillig, Emily Henry, & More!

Links for A Flair for Trouble:Barnes and Noble Event - March 14th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Rockwall, TX location.Pearl's Event - June 7th 1:00 p.m....

February 19, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 4 • 1:01:36

Bookish Pet Peeves with Megan's Bookish Life

Thanks to Megan from Megan's Bookish Life for joining me to talk about Bookish Pet Peeves. As you can tell by our laughter, we had a great time chatting about life and books. More from Megan:

February 05, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 3 • 1:04:27

Very Slowly All At Once with Author Lauren Schott

Thanks to Harper Collins and Author Lauren Schott for joining me to talk about her debut thriller, Very Slowly All At Once.More from Lauren:

January 22, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 2 • 22:24

The Aftermyth with Author Tracy Wolff

Thanks to Author Tracy Wolff and the team at Simon & Schuster. In this episode, we talk about her newest release The Aftermyth. Tracy's Links:Purchase

January 15, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 1 • 29:46

Reading Recap 8 - Chelsea Curto, Kate Watson, Cindy Steel, and More!

Thank you for a fantastic season 2. I'll be taking a short break before coming back for season 3. Happy Holidays!Kristen's Book:

December 23, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 59 • 56:31

The Dramatic Life of Jonah Penrose with Author Robyn Green

Thank you to Harper Collins and Author Robyn Green for talking to me about The Dramatic Life of Jonah Penrose. Author Robyn Green:Purchase

December 18, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 58 • 30:30

Reading Recap 7 - Peyton Corinne, Emma St. Clair, Lynn Painter, and More!

Welcome back for another romance themed Reading Recap! Kristen's Book:A Flair for Trouble by K...

December 04, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 57 • 41:40

Hockey Romance with Cassidy

Thanks to Cassidy for joining me to talk about our favorite Hockey Romances. Kristen's Picks:Fake Skating by ...

November 20, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 56 • 1:09:44

Live from Ink and Indie - Romance Author Panel

Thank you to Staci Hicks at Romancelandia and Stevie and Makayla for helping with the episode!Author Panel:Harr...

November 06, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 55 • 53:45

Reading Recap 6 - B.K. Borison, Mazey Eddings, Ruth Ware, and More!

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October 16, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 54 • 50:43

Second Chance Romance with Author Olivia Dade

Thanks to Avon, Harper Collins, and Olivia Dade for joining me to talk about her newest upcoming release, Second Chance Romance. This is book two in the Harlot's Bay series. Purchase Olivia's Books:Find the latest...

September 25, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 53 • 51:19

Reading Recap 5 - Hannah Bonam-Young, Katie Bailey, Leah Brunner, and more!

Thanks for listening to another Reading Recap.Purchase A Flair for Trouble by Kristen Bahls

September 11, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 51 • 35:48

The Sherlock Society Hurricane Heist with Author James Ponti

Thanks to Author James Ponti and the team at Simon & Schuster. In this episode, we talk about the newest release The Sherlock Society series, Hurricane Heist. Connect with James:

August 28, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 50 • 48:10

The Boards Between Us with Author Cassandra Moll

Thanks to author Cassandra Moll for coming back to talk about her newest release, a hockey romance called The Boards Between Us.

August 21, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 49 • 42:58

Love, Camera, Action with Author Noel Stark

Thanks to author Noel Stark for joining me to talk about her debut novel Love, Camera, Action.Follow Noel:Purchase Lov...

July 17, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 49 • 48:38

Reading Recap 4 - Lyla Sage, Peyton Corinne, Jamie Wesley, and more!

Shout-Outs: @Soarinwithsarah and @MakslibraryBooks:

June 19, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 48 • 54:39

The Retirement Plan with Author Sue Hincenbergs

Thanks to author Sue Hincenbergs for joining me to talk about her debut, The Retirement Plan. Follow Sue Hincenbergs:

May 29, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 47 • 20:39

No Write Way to Die with Author Neal Lipschutz

Thanks to Author Neal Lipschutz for coming on the podcast to talk about his debut thriller, No Write Way to Die, available anywhere books are sold July 8, 2025. Links:

May 01, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 46 • 20:01

Sports Romance Recs (Open Door) with Author Sarah Blair

Thanks to author Sarah Blair for joining me to talk about open door sport's romance. Find her books

April 17, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 45 • 1:26:31