Where I Left Off

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 young adult, new adult, romance, mystery, and thriller novels. In each episode, I dive into the intricate worlds crafted by talented authors, exploring the characters, plots, and the emotions that make you want to throw your television out the window, because we both know the book is always better than the movie. Whether you carry a book everywhere you go and already have your own Bookstagram, or are just trying to make your Goodreads goal, Where I Left Off is the podcast for you. From heartwarming romances to spine-tingling mysteries, I cover it all. Sometimes, I'll delve deep into a single novel, and other times, I'm filling your TBR with multiple reads. Join me biweekly for new episodes.

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November 20, 2025 69 mins
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Thank you to Staci Hicks at Romancelandia and Stevie and Makayla for helping with the episode!

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Read my book, A Flair for Trouble (Available on KU). 

Books mentioned in this episode:

  • Well Actually by Mazey Eddings
  • Good Spirits by B.K. Borison
  • The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
  • The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware
  • Sunday Supper by K. Sinko
  • The Trouble With Love and Coaches by Harriet Ashford
  • Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi
  • Crave by Tracy Wolff
  • The Infinite Infinite by M.K. Williams
  • Fearless by Lauren Roberts
  • Darkness Loves Compan...
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September 25, 2025 51 mins

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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. 

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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. 

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

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

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

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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. 

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


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Thanks to author Cassandra Moll for talking to me about her debut novel, Beautifully Broken.

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February 27, 2025 17 mins

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Thank you to author Sasa Hawk for joining me to talk about her debut young adult romantasy novel Unlock the Dark. 

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Thanks to Paige Woodrow who you may know as  @lostinthepaigeofabook and @maasbluey on Instagram. 


We break down the fantasy novel Quicksilver by Callie Hart. This is a spoiler filled episode! 


Books mentioned in this episode:

  • Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
  • Stephanie Plum Series - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
  • Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
  • A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
  • Hannah Swensen series -...
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January 23, 2025 34 mins

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Thanks to Author Natalia Williams for joining me to talk about her latest release, Two to Tango.

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Thanks to author Bethany Rosa for joining me to talk about her books and writing process. 

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**Note - I read Pursuit of Innocence, but Dangerous Pursuit was too spicy for me and I didn't finish the novel. **

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Books mentioned in this episode:

  • A Flicker in the Dark by Staci Willingham
  • The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
  • Only if You're Lucky by Staci Willingham
  • All the Dangerous Things by Staci Willingham
  • The Temporary Roomie by Sarah Adams
  • The Off Limits Rule by Sarah Adams
  • The Ex-Vows by Jessica Joyce
  • The It Girl by Ruth Ware
  • Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
  • Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

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