37 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN Angel’s Pick: Burn the Success List by Jamessina Hille Angel chose this business-focused book because it aligns perfectly with her work through the Brighter Side Society and other initiatives supporting women. Written by College of Charleston Executive MBA mentor, this timely guide speaks directly to high-achieving women who have checked every box yet still feel unfulfilled. It offers a fresh roadmap for redefining success on your own terms. Don’t Miss: An Evening with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson The Charleston Gaillard Center and Buxton Books present a live appearance by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. as she shares stories from her memoir Lovely One. Bethany’s Pick: Bright Little Girls by Lorna Hollifield Bethany selected this suspenseful debut from Charleston Women’s former managing editor Lorna Hollifield, knowing readers would appreciate supporting a local author. The psychological thriller follows 27-year-old struggling writer Eliane Pangolin as she navigates obsessive-compulsive disorder while coping with her connection to a brutal crime, creating a story that will seep into your soul and invite it to come out and play. Stacey’s Pick: The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl Stacey chose this “mouthwatering” adventure as the perfect companion for her girls’ trip to Paris, opening her eyes to the magic of the city through its food, art and fashion scenes. From the bestselling author of Save Me the Plums, this enchanting novel set in 1980s Paris delivers an irresistible feast that readers never want to end. Colleen’s Pick: Lovely One by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Colleen was drawn to this moving memoir from the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, offering candid reflections on her family’s rise from segregation to her historic confirmation. Through personal stories of perseverance, ambition and hope, Justice Jackson explores the values and experiences that shaped her groundbreaking journey, making it a testament to the power of dreaming big. General Charleston Pick: The Miniaturist’s Assistant by Katherine Scott Crawford This dual-timeline historical novel captures Charleston perfectly, following art conservator Gamble Vance as she unearths a familiar face in a 200-year-old miniature portrait and encounters a mysterious figure in an old Charleston alley. Set in both 1804 and 2004 Charleston, this lush novel blends love, intrigue and portrait art history while exploring themes of bodily autonomy, interracial relationships and what it means to be a fully realized woman in any century. FALL BOOK Nook There’s nothing quite like a great book recommendation from someone whose taste you trust, which is why we’re excited to launch The Book Nook featuring our staff’s current favorites. If you have a book that’s captured your heart and think our readers would love it too, send us your pick and tell us why — we’d love to feature reader recommendations in future issues. BOOK NOOK
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjcyNTM1