Show Notes
Dive into the world of literature and life as Dana Bowling and Cori Neuhaus kick off their exciting new podcast, "The Pages Between Us." In this pilot episode, they share the serendipitous journey that brought them together, revealing how two moms living parallel lives across the country bonded over their mutual love for books, storytelling, and the challenges of motherhood.
Discover how a simple conversation about their favorite reads sparked the idea for this podcast, creating a space for heartfelt discussions and insightful exchanges. Dana and Cori aren’t just passionate about books—they’re on a mission to build a community that celebrates the power of storytelling in everyday life. You'll hear them share their personal stories, insights on the literary world, and their thoughts on why 2026 is shaping up to be the year of the book.
In this episode, you’ll discover: - How literature can provide an escape from the chaos of daily life and uplift our spirits. - The ways in which reading has transformed their moods and productivity as busy moms. - Their unique approaches to reading, including the balance of audiobooks, Kindle, and hard copies, and the debate over narrators. - Their first book discussion on "Dolly All the Time" by Annabelle Monaghan, delving into its relatable characters and themes that resonate with women in their 30s and 40s.
Dana and Cori are not just discussing books; they’re inviting you into their lives, sharing relatable stories about motherhood, friendship, and the joy of finding time to read. This episode is perfect for busy moms, book lovers, and anyone looking to reconnect with the magic of storytelling.
Join Dana and Cori as they embark on this literary journey together—your new favorite book club is just a play button away! Essential listening if you’re looking to spark your love for reading or simply want to enjoy a lighthearted conversation about life and books. Don't miss out on the fun!
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More from The Pages Between Us
Dana and Cori dive into This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page—a moving story about grief, healing, and finding the courage to live again. They discuss Tilly’s year of meaningful books, her unforgettable love with Joe, and the people who help her rediscover connection, hope, and new beginnings. Get ready for plenty of laughs, tears, and spoilers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dana and Cori dive into Love You More by Emily Giffin—and for the first time, they completely agree that a book missed the mark. They unpack the questionable love triangle, unexpected custody arrangement and character decisions that simply didn’t feel believable. Was the story missing emotional depth, or have Dana and Cori’s reading tastes simply evolved? Tune in for their honest—and very funny—review. Warning: This episode contains spoilers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Kristin Hannah’s The Great Alone, the Alaskan wilderness is unforgiving—but the greatest danger facing one family may be inside their own home. Dana and Cori discuss this powerful story of survival, trauma, domestic abuse and the complicated bond between a mother and daughter. They unpack Leni and Matthew’s heartbreaking love story, debate Cora’s difficult choices and explain why this beautiful, brutal novel stayed with them long after they finished it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dana and Cori dive into Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune—a friends-to-lovers romance about heartbreak, missed timing, and the complicated line between friendship and something more. After Frankie’s wedding is unexpectedly called off, her lifelong best friend George joins her on the honeymoon that was already planned. Against the gorgeous backdrop of Tofino, old feelings surface, long-held secrets unravel, and their supposedly platonic friendship begins to look very different. Dana and Cori debate whether all that longing felt romantic or frustrating, discuss the book’s surprisingly steamy turn, and try to make sense of the whale storyline that one of them loved—and the other definitely did not. Was George the perfect romance hero? Did Frankie make everything harder than it needed to be? And was this beach read worth the emotional buildup? Warning: This conversation contains spoilers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dana and Cori dive into With Friends Like You by Amy Chozick—a darkly funny psychological thriller about obsession, new motherhood, and a fractured friendship that goes completely off the rails. What begins as one kind of story slowly transforms into something neither of them saw coming. They unpack the characters, the audiobook’s standout narration, their wildly incorrect predictions, and the shocking twists that left them texting each other “WTF?” By the end, one of them was so anxious she had to stop listening—and immediately picked it back up the next morning. Was the ending brilliant, completely unhinged, or both? Listen in for Dana and Cori’s honest, spoiler-filled reaction to one of the most unexpected books they’ve read yet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.