Moby Fict Podcast

This week on the Moby Fict podcast, Kristin Travis and I dish some book tea about The Secret History by Donna Tartt. The first half of this episode is spoiler-free! CONNECT WITH US Robby - IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.comKristin Travis - IG: @kristin.travis

This week on the Moby Fict podcast, it's another very special Meet the Bookstagrammer episode! Today, I am sitting down with Robby Weber (@robbyreads) to discuss his favorite books, authors as well as other getting-to-know-you questions. Also, be sure to check out his new book, If You Change Your Mind, which comes out May of 2022. I hope you enjoy! CONNECT WITH US Robby Harrington (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Robby Weber (IG: @robbyreads, web: robbyweber.com)

This week on the Moby Fict podcast, I interview Calvin Kasulke about his new, debut book, Several People Are Typing. As with all my author interviews, this episode is completely spoiler-free! CONNECT WITH USRobby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Calvin Kasulke (IG: @cjkasulke)

This week on the Moby Fict podcast, I interview Lana Harper about her new book, Payback's a Witch. As with all of my author interviews, this episode is completely spoiler-free! CONNECT WITH USRobby (IG: @moby.fict, Twitter: @mobyfict, web: mobyfict.com)Lana Harper (IG: @lanalyte, web: lanapopovicbooks.com)

This week on the Moby Fict podcast, I chat with author Beth Morgan about her recent book, A Touch of Jen, which is out now! As always, this episode is completely spoiler-free. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Beth Morgan (IG: @gentle_herbal_laxative, Twitter: @methborgan)

This week on the pod, I sit down with author Jason Mott to discuss his latest book which came out on June 28, Hell of a Book. As always, this author interview episode is completely spoiler-free. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Jason Mott (Twitter: @jasonmott, web: jasonmottauthor.com)

This week, I sit down with author Samantha Downing to discuss her latest book, For Your Own Good, which is out now! As with all of my author interviews, this episode is completely spoiler-free for your listening pleasure! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Samantha (IG: @smariedowning web: samanthadowning.com)

This week, I sit down with author Lauren Groff to discuss her latest book, Matrix, which is out now! As with all of my author interviews, this episode is completely spoiler-free for your listening pleasure! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Lauren (Twitter: @legroff web: laurengroff.com)

This week, I sit down with author, Paula Hawkins, to discuss her latest novel, A Slow Fire Burning, which is out now! As always with our author interviews, this episode is going to be completely spoiler-free. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Paula Hawkins (IG: @paulahawkins2010)

This week, it's another very special Meet the Bookstagrammer episode! Today, I am sitting down with Holly (@bookcooklook) to discuss her favorite books, authors as well as other getting-to-know-you questions. I hope you enjoy! CONNECT WITH USRobby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Holly (IG: @bookcooklook)

This week, I sit down with author, Rachel Yoder, to discuss her debut novel, Nightbitch, which is out now! As always with our author interviews, this episode is going to be completely spoiler-free. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Rachel Yoder (IG: @raijoy, web: racheljyoder.com

This week I'm joined with Kristin Travis to share our top academia book recommendations. As always, this episode is completely spoiler-free! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Kristin Travis (IG: @kristin.travis)

This week I sit down with Grady Hendrix, author of several books including Horrorstör, My Best Friend's Exorcism, The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires and his latest book which just came out recently, The Final Girls Support Group. As always, this episode is completely spoiler-free. I hope you enjoy! Join the Picked by Moby Fict book club: mobyfict.com/bookclub CONNECT WITH US: Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Grady (online: gradyhendrix.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week, I'm joined by Ryan Ludman for our July book wrap-up. We each share our top five books that we read in the month of July. CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Ryan (IG: @readbyryan)

This week, it's our Picked by Moby Fict book club episode! Kristin and I sit down with author, Catriona Silvey, to discuss her new book, Meet Me in Another Life. As always, this episode is completely spoiler-free. I hope you enjoy! Join the book club: mobyfict.com/bookclub CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Kristin Travis (IG: @kristin.Travis)Catriona Silvey (Twitter: @silveycat, web: catrionasilvey.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week, I'm sharing my first ever Meet the Bookstagrammer episode, where I interview Hunter (at @ShelfbyShelf on Instagram) about his favorite (and least favorite) books, reading preferences and more!CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Hunter (IG: @shelfbyshelf) 

This week I'm joined with two fabulous book lovers, Dusty and Kaylie, to share our top beach read book recommendations. As always, this episode is completely spoiler-free! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Kaylie Seed (IG: @kaylieseed)Dusty Drosche (IG: @ddrosche, Podcast: Queer Street)

In this week's bonus episode, I sit down with Willa C. Richards to discuss her new, debut novel, The Comfort of Monsters, which comes out next week on July 13th. As always, this episode is spoiler-free. CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Willa C. Richards (IG: @willacatherr, web: willacrichards.com)

This week, I'm joined by Alex Pearson for our June book wrap-up. We each share our top five books that we read in the month of June. CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Alex (IG: @findingmontauk1, Podcast: Gag Me with a Knife) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

In this special bonus episode, I interview Riley Sager about his latest book, Survive the Night, which is out now!Sign up for the Picked by Moby Fict book club: mobyfict.com/bookclub CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Riley Sager (IG: @riley.sager, web: rileysagerbooks.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week, it's our Picked by Moby Fict book club episode! I sit down with bestselling author, Steven Rowley, to discuss his latest book, The Guncle. As always, this episode is spoiler-free. I hope you enjoy! Join the book club: mobyfict.com/bookclub CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Steven Rowley (IG: @mrstevenrowley, web: stevenrowley.com)SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week, I sit down with Rae Lipkin to discuss Dark Matter and Recursion by Blake Crouch. This episode is completely spoiler-free! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com)Rae (IG: @a.rae.of.books) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week I interview P.J. Vernon about his latest book, Bath Haus, which is out today! Sign up for the Picked by Moby Fict book club: mobyfict.com/bookclub CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)P.J. Vernon (IG: @pjvernonbooks, web: pjvernonbooks.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week, I'm joined by Chris and Cody to share our top LGBT book recommendations for Pride Month! Join the Picked by Moby Fict Book Club: mobyfict.com/bookclub CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Cody (IG: @cody.raschella)Chris (IG: @mr_neuhaus_booked and @heybookzaddy) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week, I’m joined by Rae Lipkin for our May book wrap-up. We each share our top five books that we read in the month of May. Robby’s May books:• Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon (4 stars)• Meet Me In Another Life by Catriona Silvey (5 stars)• Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder (4 stars)• The Comfort of Monsters by Willa C. Richards (3,5 stars)• When the Reckoning Comes (3 stars) Rae’s May books:• The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult (5 stars)• Competitive Grieving by Nora Zelevansky (four stars)• The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon (five stars)• Kusama: The graphic novel by Elisa Macellari (five stars)• The Mothers by Brit Bennett (four stars) CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Rae (IG: @a.rae.of.books) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week I interview New York Times bestselling author, David Yoon, about his latest book, Version Zero, which is out today! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)David Yoon (web: davidyoon.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week, Kristin Travis and I sit down with author Adrienne Young to discuss her latest book series, Fable and Namesake. I hope you enjoy!CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Kristin Travis (IG: @kristin.travis)Adrienne Young (IG: @adrienneyoungbooks, online: adrienneyoungbooks.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

Today is an exciting day! Not only is it the one year anniversary of the Moby Fict podcast but I have some special announcements so be sure to tune in. Submit your book recommendation requests here: mobyfict.comJoin the free Picked by Moby Fict book club: mobyfict.com/bookclubJune’s book club pick: The Guncle by Steven Rowley

This week, I sit down with Erik to discuss Real Life by Brandon Taylor. CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Erik (IG: @theboywiththeraventattoo) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week I’m joined by Rae Lipkin for our April book wrap-up! We discuss all the books we read in April. Robby’s April books:• Exhalation by Ted Chiang (5 stars)• Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse (3 stars)• In the Dream House by Carmen Maria-Machado (4 stars)• Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon (4 stars)• Miracle Creek by Angie Kim (5 stars) Rae’s April books:• Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Sutanto (5 stars)• House of Hollows by Krystal Sutherland (4 stars)• Detransition, Baby by Torrey Petters (5 stars)• People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (5 stars)• Cheat Day by Liv Stratman (1 star, ouch!) CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Rae (IG: @a.rae.of.books) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week I sit down with author Peter Swanson to discuss his latest mystery thriller, Ever Vow You Break. I hope you enjoy! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Peter Swanson (online: peter-swanson.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week on the Moby Fict Podcast I sit down with Kristin Travis to discuss The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. I hope you enjoy! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com)Kristin Travis (IG: @kristin.travis, TikTok: @kristin.Travis, online: whimsywanderer.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week, I discuss Bird Box and Malorie by Josh Malerman with Cody! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com)Cody Raschella (IG: @matthewcodyraschella, online: matthewcodyraschella.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week on the Moby Fict Podcast, I share my March book wrap-up where I discuss all the books I read in March.March books:The Maidens by Alex MichaelidesYes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-RamageWe Could be Heroes by Mike ChenHummingbird Salamander by Jeff VanderMeerFable and Namesake by Adrienne YoungSilence Is a Sense by Layla AlAmmarEvery Vow You Break by Peter SwansonCity of Thieves by David BenioffA Cuban Girl's Guide to Teat and TomorrowWhen No One Is Watching by Alyssa ColeCONNECT WITH ME:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)

This week on the Moby Fict Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Penner to discuss her new, debut book, The Lost Apothecary. I hope you enjoy!CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Sarah Penner (online: sarahpenner.com, IG: @sarah_penner_author) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week on the Moby Fict Podcast I sit down with Kristin Travis to discuss If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. I hope you enjoy! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com)Kristin Travis (IG: @kristin.travis, online: whimsywanderer.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week on the Moby Fict Podcast, I sit down with Meg Mason to discuss her new book, Sorrow and Bliss. I hope you enjoy!CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Meg Mason (online: megmason.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This is a special bonus episode! I’m back with Michael Sarais, author of All of My Friends are Rich, to talk about his new children’s book which comes out on March 23: The Golden Boy.  CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Michael Sarais (IG: @MichaelSarais, Twitter: @MichaelSarais) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week on the Moby Fict Podcast, I sit down with Layla AlAmmar to discuss her new book that comes out on March 16, Silence Is a Sense. I hope you enjoy!CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Layla AlAmmar (Twitter: @Layla_AlAmmar, online: layla-alammar.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

In this episode, Dusty Drosche and I go through all of the books we read in February. Books discussed: Robby’s February books:A Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaReal Life by Brandon TaylorSorrow and Bliss by Meg MasonThe Lost Apothecary by Sarah PennerSurvive the Night by Riley SagerHis & Hers by Alice FeeneyHonorable mention: Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward and Recursion by Blake CrouchDusty’s February books:The Glassfire Serpent (Changeling Series #4) by James FahyGay Like Me by Richie JacksonMilk Fed by Melissa BroderIf We Were Villains by M.L. RioJust As I Am by Cicely Tyson CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Dusty (IG: @ddrosche, podcast: Queer Street) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week on the Moby Fict Podcast I sit down with Kristin Travis to discuss Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. I hope you enjoy! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com)Kristin Travis (IG: @kristin.travis, online: whimsywanderer.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week on the Moby Fict Podcast, I sit down with Zak Salih to discuss his new book book that just came out today, February 16, Let’s Get Back to the Party. I ADORED this book and really appreciated the unique writing style as well as the imagery that Zak uses. I hope you enjoy!CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Zak Salih (IG: @zakigrams, online: zaksalih.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week on the Moby Fict Podcast, I sit down with Elle Cosimano to discuss her latest book that just came out on February 2nd, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It.CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Elle Cosimano (IG: @ellecosimano, online: ellecosimano.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week, I am joined by Anna Carey to discuss her latest novel, This Is Not the Jess Show. I hope you enjoy! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com)Anna Carey (IG: @annacareybooks, online: annacareybooks.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week on the Moby Fict Podcast, Kristin, Rae, Chris and I all get together to discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.Spoiler territory time stamp: 28:30 CONNECT WITH US!Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com, email: robby@mobyfict.com)Kristin (IG: @kristin.travis)Rae (IG: @a.rae.of.books)Chris (IG: @mr_neuhaus_booked) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week, Kristin and I picked a book for each other and discussed The Magicians by Lev Grossman and The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com)Kristin Travis (IG: @kristin.travis, online: kristintravis.com, coming soon!) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week, I interview Eoin Dempsey about his latest book, The Longest Echo, which comes out on February 9th. We also discuss many of his previous books, including Finding Rebecca, White Rose, Black Forest and The Bogside Boys. CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com)Eoin Dempsey (online: eoindempseybooks.com)

In this episode, I go through all of the books I read in December, discussing books I loved, books I didn’t enjoy very as much and everything in between. LET’S CONNECT:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com)Kristin Travis (IG: @kristin.travis, online: kristintravis.com) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

This week, I sit down with Rae Lipkin to discuss In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren. We go in-depth, discussing what we loved about it, what didn’t quite work for us as well as the various elements of the plot at a high-level. I hope you enjoy!CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, online: mobyfict.com)Rae (IG: @a.rae.of.books) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY

In this episode, Dusty Drosche and I discuss Memorial by Bryan Washington. We talk about what we liked, what we didn't and everything in between. The first half of this episode is completely spoiler-free! CONNECT WITH US:Robby (IG: @moby.fict, web: mobyfict.com)Dusty (IG: @ddrosche, Twitter: @Dustyisawesome) SPONSOR:This episode was sponsored by libro.fm. Listeners of the Moby Fict Podcast can get two audiobooks for the price of one with their first month of membership. Go to libro.fm and enter code MOBY