This month on our Relaxing Reads podcast hosts Ann, Deb and Simone discuss Dial A for Aunties by author Jesse Q. Sutanto - a super funny and quirky novel that is part thriller, part rom-com, and a celebration of mothers and daughters as well as a deep dive into Chinese-Indonesian culture.  When Meddelin Chan ends up accidentally killing her blind date, her meddlesome mother calls for her even more meddlesome aunties to help get rid of the body. Unfortunately, a dead body proves to be a lot more challenging to dispose of than one might anticipate, especially when it's accidentally shipped in a cake cooler to the over-the-top billionaire wedding Meddy her Ma, and aunties are working, at an island resort on the California coastline. But things go from inconvenient to downright torturous when Meddy's great college love—and biggest heartbreak—makes a surprise appearance amid the wedding chaos. Such a great read. Plus we chat with Author Jesse Q. Sutanto about how she came up with this concept, her favourite moment in the book and about this novel becoming a Netflix film.

This month on our Relaxing Reads podcast hosts Ann, Deb and Simone discuss&nbsp;Dial A for Aunties by author Jesse Q. Sutanto - a super funny and quirky novel that is part thriller, part rom-com, and a celebration of mothers and daughters as well as a deep dive into Chinese-Indonesian culture. &nbsp;When Meddelin Chan ends up accidentally killing her blind date, her meddlesome mother calls for her even more meddlesome aunties to help get rid of the body. Unfortunately, a dead body proves to be a lot more challenging to dispose of than one might anticipate, especially when it's&nbsp;accidentally&nbsp;shipped in a cake cooler to the over-the-top billionaire wedding Meddy her Ma, and aunties are working, at an island resort on the California coastline. But things go from inconvenient to downright torturous when Meddy's great college love&mdash;and biggest heartbreak&mdash;makes a surprise appearance amid the wedding chaos. Such a great read. Plus we chat with Author Jesse Q. Sutanto about how she came up with this concept, her favourite moment in the book and about this novel becoming a&nbsp;Netflix&nbsp;film.

The Breeze Network of radio stations bring you the Relaxing Reads podcast. The Breeze encourages you to make a little time for yourself by diving into a good book and then join the discussion with Deb and Simone on our Relaxing Reads podcast!

Each month we’ll introduce a new book we love whether it’s about self-love, empowerment of mindfulness or simply fun and whimsical. We want you to join the conversation to discuss your thoughts on these books with us! We’ll chat about the book during our monthly discussion and share the audio here.

The Breeze Network of radio stations bring you the Relaxing Reads podcast. The Breeze encourages you to make a little time for yourself by diving into a good book and then join the discussion with Deb and Simone on our Relaxing Reads podcast!
Each month we&rsquo;ll introduce a new book we love whether it&rsquo;s about self-love, empowerment of mindfulness or simply fun and whimsical. We want you to join the conversation to discuss your thoughts on these books with us! We&rsquo;ll chat about the book during our monthly discussion and share the audio here.

Relaxing Reads

The Breeze Network of radio stations bring you the Relaxing Reads podcast. The Breeze encourages you to make a little time for yourself by diving into a good book and then join the discussion with Ann, Deb and Simone on our Relaxing Reads podcast!

Each month we’ll introduce a new book we love whether it’s about self-love, empowerment of mindfulness or simply fun and whimsical. We want you to join the conversation to discuss your thoughts on these books with us! We’ll chat about the book during our monthly discussion and share the audio here.

The Breeze Network of radio stations bring you the Relaxing Reads podcast. The Breeze encourages you to make a little time for yourself by diving into a good book and then join the discussion with Ann, Deb and Simone on our Relaxing Reads podcast!
Each month we&rsquo;ll introduce a new book we love whether it&rsquo;s about self-love, empowerment of mindfulness or simply fun and whimsical. We want you to join the conversation to discuss your thoughts on these books with us! We&rsquo;ll chat about the book during our monthly discussion and share the audio here.

Relaxing Reads January 2022 - Jesse Q. Sutanto 'Dial A for Aunties'

Our latest read by Amy McCulloch is a high-altitude thriller that will truly take your breath away, it's called Breathless.

Cecily Wong is in over her head. She’s come to Manaslu, the 8th-highest peak in the world, to interview world famous mountaineer, Charles McVeigh on the last leg of a record-breaking series of summits.

She’s given up everything for this story–her boyfriend, her life savings, the peace she’s made with her climbing failures in the past–but it’s a career-making opportunity that could finally put her life back on track.

When one climber dies in what everyone else assumes is a freak accident, she fears their expedition is in danger. And by the time a second climber dies, it’s too late to turn back. 

She's stranded on a mountain in a remote region, and has quite the battle for survival against a killer who is picking them off one by one!

Our latest read by Amy McCulloch is a high-altitude thriller that will truly take your breath away, it's called Breathless.
Cecily Wong is in over her head. She’s come to Manaslu, the 8th-highest peak in the world, to interview world famous mountaineer, Charles McVeigh on the last leg of a record-breaking series of summits.
She’s given up everything for this story–her boyfriend, her life savings, the peace she’s made with her climbing failures in the past–but it’s a career-making opportunity that could finally put her life back on track.
When one climber dies in what everyone else assumes is a freak accident, she fears their expedition is in danger. And by the time a second climber dies, it’s too late to turn back. 
She's stranded on a mountain in a remote region, and has quite the battle for survival against a killer who is picking them off one by one!

Relaxing Reads June 2022 - Amy McCulloch 'Breathless'

This month's book, our latest read is a debut rom-com novel by Sonya Singh, where we are taken on a journey of letting go, self-discovery, a woman's journey of connecting to her South-Asian roots, culture, food, family, feast and fun in "Sari Not Sari"!!

Manny Dogra is the beautiful young CEO of Breakup, a highly successful company that helps people manage their relationship breakups. As preoccupied as she is with her business, she's also planning her wedding to handsome architect Adam Jamieson while dealing with the loss of her beloved parents.

Manny has never understood why her parents who were both born in India, always wanted her to become an "All-American" girl. But that's what she did and all she knows.. She knows next to nothing about her South Asian heritage, and that's never been a problem — until her parents are no longer around, and a Photoshopped image of her that makes her skin look white appears on a major magazine cover. Now the woman who built an empire encouraging others to be true to themselves is having an identity crisis.

This month's book, our latest read is a debut rom-com novel by Sonya Singh, where we are taken on a journey of letting go, self-discovery, a woman's journey of connecting to her South-Asian roots, culture, food, family, feast and fun in "Sari Not Sari"!!
Manny Dogra is the beautiful young CEO of Breakup, a highly successful company that helps people manage their relationship breakups. As preoccupied as she is with her business, she's also planning her wedding to handsome architect Adam Jamieson while dealing with the loss of her beloved parents.
Manny has never understood why her parents who were both born in India, always wanted her to become an "All-American" girl. But that's what she did and all she knows.. She knows next to nothing about her South Asian heritage, and that's never been a problem &mdash; until her parents are no longer around, and a Photoshopped image of her that makes her skin look white appears on a major magazine cover. Now the woman who built an empire encouraging others to be true to themselves is having an identity crisis.

Relaxing Reads May 2022 - Sari, Not Sari

This month's book is a thrilling rollercoaster ride about a heist gone terribly wrong, with a plucky protagonist who will win readers’ hearts - “Lucky" by Canadian author Marissa Stapley.

Lucky Armstrong is a tough, talented grifter who has just pulled off a million-dollar heist with her boyfriend, Cary. She’s ready to start a brand-new life, with a new identity --- when things go sideways. Lucky finds herself alone for the first time, navigating the world without the help of either her father or her boyfriend, the two figures from whom she’s learned the art of the scam.

When she discovers that a lottery ticket she bought on a whim is worth millions, her elation is tempered by one big problem: cashing in the winning ticket means she’ll be arrested for her crimes. She’ll go to prison, with no chance to redeem her fortune.

As Lucky tries to avoid capture and make a future for herself, she must confront her past by reconciling with her father; finding her mother, who abandoned her when she was just a baby; and coming to terms with the man she thought she loved --- whose dark past is catching up with her, too.

This is a novel about truth, personal redemption and the complexity of being good. It introduces a singularly gifted, multilayered character who must learn what it means to be independent and honest...before her luck runs out.

This month's book is a thrilling rollercoaster ride about a heist gone terribly wrong, with a plucky protagonist who will win readers&rsquo; hearts - &ldquo;Lucky" by Canadian author Marissa Stapley. Lucky Armstrong is a tough, talented grifter who has just pulled off a million-dollar heist with her boyfriend, Cary. She&rsquo;s ready to start a brand-new life, with a new identity --- when things go sideways. Lucky finds herself alone for the first time, navigating the world without the help of either her father or her boyfriend, the two figures from whom she&rsquo;s learned the art of the scam. When she discovers that a lottery ticket she bought on a whim is worth millions, her elation is tempered by one big problem: cashing in the winning ticket means she&rsquo;ll be arrested for her crimes. She&rsquo;ll go to prison, with no chance to redeem her fortune. As Lucky tries to avoid capture and make a future for herself, she must confront her past by reconciling with her father; finding her mother, who abandoned her when she was just a baby; and coming to terms with the man she thought she loved --- whose dark past is catching up with her, too. This is a novel about truth, personal redemption and the complexity of being good. It introduces a singularly gifted, multilayered character who must learn what it means to be independent and honest...before her luck runs out.

Relaxing Reads January 2022 - Jesse Q. Sutanto 'Dial A for Aunties'

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