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An all-new investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Across its eight-episode debut season, Missing Pages uncovers the power struggles, mistaken identities, and unfathomably bad behavior within the secretive world of book publishing. Each episode brings in authors, experts, publishing insiders, and a circus of NYC media elites to tell the real story; unfit for print.

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    • Oct 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Missing Pages Season 2 coming October 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 1:53


    Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. An all-new season of the investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Season 2 of Missing Pages premieres on October 23rd. Produced by the Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Missing Pages Unabridged: Constance Grady on How the Book World Works

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 24:24


    To get a better sense of the book world Caroline Calloway found herself in, we talked to Constance Grady, a senior correspondent and culture critic for Vox, who covers film, TV, and of course, book publishing. In this bonus episode, previously only available in our premium feed on Apple Podcasts, "Missing Pages Unabridged," Constance shares her wisdom about books, the publishing industry, and how she wound up writing the most-referenced explainer there is on Caroline Calloway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Missing Pages Unabridged: The Full Kaavya Viswanathan Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 42:47


    In Kaavya Viswanathan: The Full Package, we looked back into "How Opal Mehta Got Kissed, Got Wild, and Got a Life," and the plagiarism scandal that brought everything down. As we unearthed new details about the fiasco, we thought it was important to talk to Viswanathan herself to find out what really happened. In this extended interview, previously only available in our premium feed on Apple Podcasts, "Missing Pages Unabridged," and Viswanathan's first about the YA novel in 15 years, we talk about everything from her experience on the Today Show, what it was like writing for a book packager, and what she's been up to in the years since. If you haven't listened to Kaavya Viswanathan: The Full Package yet, we recommend you listen to that first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Introducing YE GODS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 18:47


    Introducing YE GODS from award-winning producer-playwright Scott Carter.  We all know that faith and ethics are recurring themes in literature from Greek mythology to Shakespeare, to the great Russian novels, Charles Dickens, Emily Dickinson and everything between and after. In this new podcast series, YE GODS WITH SCOTT CARTER takes us on a pilgrimage of sorts, each week he'll be talking to celebrity guests like historian Ken Burns, actor Susie Essman from HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, Pulitzer Prize nominated playwright Anna Deavere Smith, neuroscientist-philosopher Sam Harris, best selling author Rabbi Steve Leder and others.   Follow and subscribe to YE GODS WITH SCOTT CARTER wherever you're listening to this podcast so you don't miss new episodes every Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Greg Mortenson: Cups Half-Full

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 57:53


    He enlightened millions with his writings and built dozens of schools in the Middle East. But despite his praiseworthy deeds, author-philanthropist Greg Mortenson suffered an immense fall from grace. Was Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea, a manipulative scammer or an idealist in over his head? Bethanne delves into a story of good intentions and very bad bookkeeping. Produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dreams vs. Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 47:58


    In writers' dreams, every published author is a millionaire, every title sells at auction, every editor is brilliant and attentive, and every book hits the bestseller list. Alas, writers' dreams and the publishing industry's reality don't always mesh. Bethanne breaks down the lifespan of a book and the overworked and underpaid workers who make the industry (barely) run. Produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Anna March: Inventing Anna

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 61:48


    Bethanne doesn't just talk about scandals after the fact: Sometimes she's embroiled in them as they happen. In this episode, Bethanne spills the tea on the story of “Anna March,” a notorious figure who racked up big bills in the service of literature — and left others to pay them. Produced by The Podglomerate. As a bonus, please find a collection of all of the books mentioned in the podcast on Apple Books at this link: https://apple.co/booksmissingpages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    An Apple Books Collection: How Books Get Featured

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 12:24


    In this short bonus episode, Bethanne chats with Missing Pages Executive Producer Jeff Umbro about a new Apple Books collection of books and authors featured in the podcast. You can explore the collection at apple.co/booksmissingpages. Produced by the Podglomerate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Caroline Calloway Part II: Heavy Is The Head That Wears The Flower Crown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 45:06


    Some stories are too big, or at least too entertaining, to fit into a single episode. In part two, Bethanne speaks to authors, publishers, and NYC night life reporters to find out what Caroline Calloway might have up her sleeve next. Make sure to listen to part one if you haven't yet. Produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Caroline Calloway: Essential Snake Oils

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 46:50


    They say that being too online will mess with your head, and no one was more online than Caroline Calloway, the mega-influencer who is known for botching not one but two books deals. Bethanne follows her trail of obsessed superfans, betrayed friends, and abandoned book deals across Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, and even OnlyFans. Produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    J.T. LeRoy: The Last Literary Rockstar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 66:37


    Raw, transgressive, and true: Praise for hard-hitting books like Sarah and The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things made Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy the talk of the town. But was J.T. who he said he was? Follow our winding journey as we parse good intentions and messy outcomes in one of the book world's most complicated stories and biggest hoaxes. Produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kaavya Viswanathan: The Untold Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 54:45


    At the start of 2006, 19-year-old Kaavya Viswanathan seemed to have it all. From a high profile six-figure book deal to good standing at Harvard University, the world was at her feet. But by the end of the year, her name was only brought up in conversations about "cautionary tales." How did she end up on a national television apology tour? Bethanne speaks to experts to set the story straight— and conducts a revelatory and exclusive interview with Kaavya herself. You can find a full transcript of this episode here. Produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dan Mallory: The Good Liar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 49:27


    A.J. Finn — also known as Dan Mallory, former Executive Editor at William Morrow and Co. — overcame tragedy and illness to publish "The Woman in the Window", a huge bestseller and the inspiration for a Netflix film. But the story of the talented Mr. Mallory has more twists and turns than the book that made his reputation. Bestelling Pulitzer finalist Luis Alberto Urrea is a featured guest. You can find a full transcript of this episode here. Produced by The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Introducing Missing Pages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 2:05


    An all-new investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Across its eight-episode debut season, Missing Pages uncovers the power struggles, mistaken identities, and unfathomably bad behavior within the secretive world of book publishing. Each episode brings in authors, experts, publishing insiders, and a circus of NYC media elites to tell the real story; unfit for print. Produced by the Podglomerate.

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