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Books On The Subway is a book sharing initiative aimed at getting New Yorkers reading on their daily commutes. Every day we leave books in subway stations to be discovered, read, and shared. In that spirit, our podcast celebrates all things books and the community and connections that they foster. N…

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    • Nov 2, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Chapter 29: The Return of Frank & Gwen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020


    This week we chat with Frank and Gwen about life updates, NYPL's 125 year anniversary, & future plans!Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community! Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 27: [From the Archive] A Chat with Candace Carty-Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 42:16


    We chat with Candice Carty Williams, author of Queenie, our Off the Rails Book Club pick for May. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 26: [From the Archive] The Elegant Warrior

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 39:05


    Before we were Books on the Subway the Podcast, we were Ride Read Discuss and we are sharing some of our favorite episodes with you!Enjoy our episode with Heather Hanson author of The Elegant Warrior.Today we chat with Heather Hanson, a trial lawyer, fellow podcaster, and author of The Elegant Warrior. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 25: [From the Archive} A Woman is No Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 39:15


    Before we were Books on the Subway the Podcast, we were Ride Read Discuss and we are sharing some of our favorite episodes with you!Enjoy our episode with Etaf Rum, author of A Woman is No Man.On this week's episode we talk to Author of 'A Woman Is No Man' by Etaf Rum, a heart-wrenching story of love and courage in a strict Arab-American household. We talk about giving women voices and getting the courage to tell stories that have been buried. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 24: [From the Archive] Bookstagrammers Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 44:35


    Before we were Books on the Subway the Podcast, we were Ride Read Discuss and we are sharing some of our favorite episodes with you!Enjoy our first round table chat with our favorite Bookstagrammers!A fun group discussion of all things books and bookstagram with our favorite bookish people! Anabel (@inthebookcorner), Meaghan (@book.hang.o.ver), Anthony (@thealchemyofbooks), Casey (@casebounder), Horace (@badandbookish). Be sure to check them out on Instagram as well as Anthony and Casey's amazing book sharing project @bookcarouselnyc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 23: Actress, Sophia Lillis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 24:53


    Today we chat with Sophia Lillis, you may know her from movies such as It, It: Chapter Two, Sharp Objects, and her newest film Gretel and Hansel. Listen along as we discuss her various dark genre roles and what she is reading these days! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 22: Rachel DeLoache Williams author of My Friend Anna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 30:31


    This week we sit down with Rachel DeLoache Williams, author of My Friend Anna, to discuss her book, her mental/emotional health after going through her experience of being scammed out of $62,000, and what her future plans are. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 21: Grace and Becca from Bad on Paper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 37:23


    Friends and hosts of Bad on Paper Podcast, Becca Freeman & Grace Atwood join us to discuss their podcast, favorite books and much more!Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community! Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 20: Represent Authors: June Diane Raphael & Kate Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 47:38


    On todays episode we have authors of Represent: The Woman's Guide to Running for Office and Changing the World, June Diane Raphael & Kate Black.*DON'T FORGET* We have a coupon code for you to use at https://outofprint.com/ with code: BOTS10 for 10% off your purchase.Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community! Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 19: Memoirist, Essayist, & Educator, Cinelle Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 36:36


    On today's episode we have memoirist, essayist, and educator, Cinelle Barnes.*DON'T FORGET* We have a coupon code for you to use at https://outofprint.com/ with code: BOTS10 for 10% off your purchase.Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community! Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 18: The Power of Women's Stories with Dutton & Plume

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 53:37


    This week we have a special episode of a Live Event that took place in NYC a couple of weeks ago. Dutton and Plume hosted the Power of Women's Stories event with authors Carrie Goldberg, Brenda Jones & Krishan Trotman.Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 17: Karen 'Not Salmon' Salmansohn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 45:27


    This week Author Karen Salmansohn joins us in studio to discuss her books and journey that led to her quitting her advertising job to become an Author!Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 16: The Goodbye Diaries with Marisa Bardach Ramel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 38:50


    This week we speak with Author Marisa Bardach Ramel on her Memoir with her mother Sally, who passed away from cancer.Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community! Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 15: Author Abbi Waxman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 42:13


    Today we talk with Abbi Waxman, author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill about her start in Advertising, her newest book, and plans for the future. Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next. Also make sure to join us for our Off the Rails Book Club! The October pick is an Oprah Book Club pick, Ta-Nehisi Coates' The Water Dancer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 14: Josh Gondelman, Man of Many Talents

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 35:19


    Josh Gondelman, author, comedic writer, Emmy award winner, producer, and stand-up comedian, joins Rosy to talk about his new book Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results.Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next.Also make sure to join us for our Off the Rails Book Club! The October pick is an Oprah Book Club pick, Ta-Nehisi Coates' The Water Dancer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 13: Rhett & Link join for a Mythical chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 56:32


    Rhett & Link, hosts of Good Mythical Morning on YouTube and authors of the new novel, The Lost Causes of Bleak Creak, join us today on the podcast!Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next.Also make sure to join us for our Off the Rails Book Club! The October pick is an Oprah Book Club pick, Ta-Nehisi Coates' The Water Dancer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 12: Author of Three Women, Lisa Taddeo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 36:42


    This week we chat with Lisa Taddeo, author of Three Women, journalist and two-time recipient of the Pushcart Prize for her short stories.Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next.Also make sure to join us for our Off the Rails Book Club! The October pick is an Oprah Book Club pick, Ta-Nehisi Coates' The Water Dancer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 11: Children's Book Author, Eva Chen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 26:26


    This week we chat with Eva Chen. Children's Book Author and Director of Fashion Partnerships at Instagram!Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community! Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next. Also make sure to join us for our Off the Rails Book Club! The October pick is an Oprah Book Club pick, Ta-Nehisi Coates' The Water Dancer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 10: From the Archive, Live Show with author Melissa Rivero

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 33:37


    This week we're taking you back to our Live Podcast show at the Women in Podcasting Event by Gotham Podcast Studio. We had Melissa Rivero on to discuss her book. Enjoy!Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next.Also make sure to join us for our Off the Rails Book Club! The October pick is an Oprah Book Club pick, Ta-Nehisi Coates' The Water Dancer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 9: Books, Cakes, & an Interview with Abby Jimenez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 29:06


    On todays episode we chat with author, bakery owner, Food Network champion, and all around superwoman, Abby Jimenez!Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community! Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next. Also make sure to join us for our Off the Rails Book Club! The September pick is Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 8: Brainstorming with Carrie Anton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 42:37


    Author and business owner of Wonder: An Idea Studio, Carrie Anton joins us on the show this week where we delve into her books, business, and develop our *potential* book idea further.Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next.Also make sure to join us for our Off the Rails Book Club! The September pick is Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 7: We Are All Good People Here with Susan Rebecca White

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 28:33


    Author Susan Rebecca White joins us for this weeks episode to discuss her newest book, We Are All Good People Here, her love of research and the political climate of the 60's and today.Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next.Also make sure to join us for our Off the Rails Book Club! The September pick is Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 6: Jacob Tobia, author of Sissy: A Coming of Gender Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 56:30


    In their debut memoir, Sissy A Coming of Gender Story, Jacob Tobia joins us on the podcast for a in depth and beautiful conversation. You don't want to miss this one!Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next.Also make sure to join us for our Off the Rails Book Club! The September pick is Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 5: Kristen Meinzer the Podcast Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 43:53


    Today's episode is with guest, Kristen Meinzer, award winning podcast host, producer, speaker and author.Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community! Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 4: Bookstagrammers Unite

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 42:02


    Special Bookstagrammer episode for Labor Day! Today we chat with 5 Bookstagrammers who give us their current reads and we chat about our mutual love of books!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 3: Telling the Truth with Author Bassey Ikpi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 48:09


    Writer, mental health advocate, and spoken word poet Bassey Ikpi, discusses her journey that led her to speaking & writing her truth in her brand new memoir I'm Telling the Truth but I'm Lying. The book comes out August 20th make sure to check it out and we hope you enjoy the conversation!Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on Apple Podcasts so other book lovers can find us and join the community!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next. Also make sure to join us for our Off the Rails Book Club! The August pick is The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 2: The Librarian Is In with Frank and Gwen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 47:26


    Frank and Gwen from the amazing podcast, The Librarian Is In, chat with us in this weeks episode about their roles and all the services that libraries can offer. From special apps to classes and more, these two powerhouses of knowledge give us some deeper insight into the world of books.Thank you for listening to Books on the Subway the Podcast presented by Gotham Podcast Studio. If you enjoy the show please leave us a Rating and written Review on iTunes so other book lovers can find us and join the community!Make sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/booksonthesubway/ & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bookssubway/ to see what book we're dropping next.Also make sure to join us for our Off the Rails Book Club! The August pick is The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal.https://www.amazon.com/Doll-Factory-Novel-Elizabeth-Macneal/dp/198210676X See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Chapter 1: Richard Linklater

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 23:49


    Hollie and Rosy chat with Director Richard Linklater about his latest film, Where'd You Go Bernadette, based on the best-selling novel. They talk about what books make the best movies, writing Bernadette for Cate Blanchett, and much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Books On The Subway The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 0:57


    Books On The Subway The Podcast launches on Monday August 12th! Our first guest will be Richard Linklater, director of the upcoming film Where'd You Go, Bernadette, based on the best selling novel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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