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PAGECAST: Season 1
Sir Herbert Baker by John Stewart

PAGECAST: Season 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 27:05


This week on Pagecast Michele Magwood is in conversation with John Stewart about his book, the first complete and comprehensive biography of Sir Herbert Baker. More about the book: Architect Sir Herbert Baker left an indelible mark on South Africa and much of the British Empire in the first half of the 20th century. This is the first full biography from childhood and was written with full cooperation from his family and with access to his archive and private papers. After a Victorian architectural apprenticeship in London, Sir Herbert Baker went on to become the most prolific architect of his age in South Africa, where he designed numerous public buildings, churches, schools and private houses, including the Union Buildings, St George's Cathedral and Groote Schuur. Thereafter, he worked in India, Kenya and England where, among many other projects, he designed South Africa House. He was an intimate friend of many fascinating men of his age, including Cecil Rhodes, T. E. Lawrence, John Buchan and Jan Smuts. Lavishly illustrated, this biography offers a compelling picture of an architect whose buildings contribute greatly to South Africa's rich history. More about John and Michele: John Stewart is an award-winning architect, architectural historian and author who, prior to his retirement, was the leader of one of the UK's largest multi-disciplinary architectural practices. He is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Royal Society of Arts and was twice selected as one of the best 40 Architects under Forty in the UK. He has been writing and lecturing full-time since 2015 and has written six books. John was educated at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, the Oxford School of Architecture and Henley Management College and lives in Buckinghamshire outside London. Michele Magwood is an award-winning journalist and the former Books Editor of the Sunday Times. She has worked in television and broadcasting, and now edits and writes. #SirHerbertBaker #JohnSteward #SouthAfricanHistory #ArchitecturalHeritage #CapeDutchArchitecture #HistoricalBuildings #SouthAfricanPodcast #HistoryLovers #HeritageConservation #ColonialArchitecture #ArchitectsOfHistory #JohannesburgHistory #CapeTownArchitecture #UnionBuildings #SouthAfricanCulture #SouthAfricanPodcast

PAGECAST: Season 1
Nomad heart by Ian Roberts

PAGECAST: Season 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 36:53


Actor and musician Ian Roberts is something of a South African icon, renowned for his roles as the rugged Boer fighter Sloet Steenkamp in the TV series Arende and as Boet in the immortal and immensely popular Castrol advertisements. His book, Nomad Heart, offers a highly entertaining glimpse of how actors make the magic happen, whether on a theatre stage or before the TV cameras. In this episode of Pagecast, Ian is in conversation with the Books Editor at Netwerk24, Jo Prins. Enjoy!

5x15
Bella Mackie And Alexandra Heminsley On What A Way To Go

5x15

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 59:34


5x15 is thrilled to announce a special event with author and journalist Bella Mackie, whose bestselling books include Jog On and How to Kill Your Family. In conversation with writer and broadcaster Alexandra Heminsley, Bella will be speaking about her hotly anticipated new novel What A Way To Go, a brilliantly funny and twisty mystery for fans of Succession and true crime. Anthony Wistern is wealthy beyond imagination. Fragrant wife, gaggle of photogenic children, French chateau, Cotswold manor, plethora of mistresses, penchant for cutting moral corners, tick tick tick tick tick tick. Unfortunately for him, he's also dead. Suddenly poised to inherit his fortune, each member of the family falls under suspicion. And that's when the lying starts... If you're still not over Succession, then the family at the heart of Bella Mackie's new novel 'gives the Roy clan a run for its money, with a murderous twist (Sunday Times Style.) Join us in September for a thrilling conversation about dysfunctional families, rich people, and true-crime obsessives. Praise for What A Way To Go 'Very funny… I inhaled it' - JOE LYCETT 'The right side of spiky and the right kind of fun, with huge personality' - ADELE PARKS ‘I loved her first, How to Kill Your Family, and here she seems to have found a rich and poisonous vein. Think a very English Succession, with just as much intrigue, backstabbing, and narcissism' JOJO MOYES ‘Taut, pacy, seamless… a huge pleasure to read' - MARIAN KEYES Bella Mackie's debut novel How to Kill Your Family was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller and spent 47 weeks in the top 10 in paperback. She is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction Jog On, and has written for the Guardian, Vogue and Vice. In 2023 she judged the Women's Prize for Fiction and her work has been shortlisted for the British Book Awards. Alexandra Heminsley is a bestselling author, journalist, and broadcaster. She is the author of both fiction and non-fiction, including her memoir Running Like a Girl and her debut novel Under the Same Stars, and her work has been published in fifteen countries. She spent eight years as the Books Editor at Elle and ten years at BBC Radio 2's Claudia Winkleman Arts Show. She regularly appears as both a co-host and guest at literary festivals and was a judge for 2011's Costa Novel of the Year Award. Her most recent novel is The Queue. With thanks for your support for 5x15 online! Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

Rod Arquette Show
The Rod and Greg Show: Presidential Debate Preview with Senator Mike Lee; Gun Safety Classes in Utah Schools

Rod Arquette Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 82:47 Transcription Available


Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, September 10, 20244:20 pm: Ned Ryun, Founder and CEO of American Majority, joins Rod and Greg today for a conversation about his book “American Leviathan: The Birth of the Administrative State and Progressive Authoritarianism.”4:38 pm: State Representative Rex Shipp is preparing a proposal to create gun safety education for Utah students, and he joins Rod and Greg to discuss his reasons for the legislation.5:05 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins the program for his regular weekly visit with Rod and Greg, and today they'll preview tonight's presidential debate, as well as discuss the SAVE Act.6:05 pm: Daniel Kline, Professor of Economics at George Mason University joins the program to discuss a recent petition he helped start to rally academics behind Donald Trump in the presidential election.6:38 pm: Jesse Walker, Books Editor for Reason.com joins Rod and Greg to discuss his recent piece in which he says Republican voters became more socially liberal under Donald Trump.

Bad Diaries Podcast
S2E6: Claire Mabey

Bad Diaries Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 60:24


In this episode of Bad Diaries Podcast, Tracy talks with arts festival founder and director, arts events maven, book reviewer, books editor, essayist and novelist Claire Mabey about a life in the arts, the wisdom of teachers, and the transportive power of reading.Claire's debut novel, The Raven's Eye Runaways, was published only two months ago, and is already making its mark, flying out across the book world. Hera Lindsay Bird called it “powerfully atmospheric” and “immersive”; Elizabeth Knox says it's “sparky and spooky, humorous and luminous”. We dive inside the book, to talk about its origins, its inspirations, the process of writing it.Claire Mabey co-founded Verb Readers and Writers Festival (initially as LitCrawl), Lōemis festival, and event organising and production outfit Pirate & Queen. More recently, Claire's taken on the role of Books Editor for The Spinoff. In the podcast, we talk about what it is, what it means, and what it takes to make a life in the arts.Claire reflects on her diarymaking practice – kickstarted by teacher Lyn Fothergill who encouraged 10-year-old Claire to start keeping a journal; “I started being a writer in her class” – and different ways (increasingly digitised) of diarising a life.As literary director of Verb festival, Claire first took a chance and booked Bad Diaries Salon for LitCrawl back in 2018, establishing what's become our longest running festival collaboration – we've held Bad Diaries Salon at Meow bar for LitCrawl 6 years in a row, so far, and counting. We're delighted to embed Claire's connection with Bad Diaries, by welcoming her to the podcast.Find full show notes for this episode on the Bad Diaries Salon website baddiariessalon.com, or get in touch via Instagram or Facebook – we're @baddiariessalon everywhere.Thanks for joining us for Bad Diaries Podcast! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us, wherever you get your podcasts.Bad Diaries Podcast is recorded and produced in Naarm Melbourne, Australia, on the lands of the Kulin Nation; and in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand, on the iwi lands of Taranaki Whānui, and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. We pay our respects to Mana Whenua, and to Elders past, present and emerging, of these lands.

What Happened Next: a podcast about newish books

My guest on this episode is Deborah Dundas. Deborah is a writer and journalist who has worked as a television producer and as the Books Editor for the Toronto Star, where she is currently an opinion editor. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Maclean's, the Globe and Mail, the National Post, Canadian Notes and Queries, the Belfast Telegraph, and the Sunday Independent. She also teaches Creative Non-Fiction at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Deborah's first book is On Class, which was published by Biblioasis Books in 2023. That book was A Hamilton Review of Books Best Book of 2023 and was shortlisted for the 2024 Speaker's Book Award. The Winnipeg Free Press called On Class “a nifty, provocative little book.” Deborah and I talk about her work on the most picked-over and discussed literary story of the decade, which are the revelations about the late Alice Munro and her family, and about how she initially wanted to say no to working on that story. We talk about some of the progress and great conversations about class she has seen witnessed publishing her book, and how she feels just a little less like an outsider in Canada's literary culture.   This podcast is produced and hosted by Nathan Whitlock, in partnership with The Walrus. Music: "simple-hearted thing" by Alex Lukashevsky. Used with permission.  

Poured Over
Gilbert Cruz on The Best Books of the 21st Century

Poured Over

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 49:10


Gilbert Cruz, Books Editor for the New York Times joins us to talk about the 100 Best Books of the 21stCentury list. Cruz talked about the creation of the list, the varied participants, the importance of recent literature and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.          

Arts & Ideas
Secrets, Lies & Irish History

Arts & Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 45:19


The stories told and secrets kept in Ireland north and south are the focus of a pair of deeply personal new non fiction books - Missing Persons Or My Grandmother's Secrets from University of Cambridge Professor of English Literature Clair Wills and Dirty Linen by Martin Doyle who is Books Editor of the Irish Times. They're joined by the criminologist Dr Louise Brangan who researches the sociology of punishment, including work on Ireland's Magdalene Laundries and the poet Scott McKendry whose work deals with generational trauma and social decay in Belfast. John Gallagher hosts a discussion of how the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and others can shape society and history itself.Professor Clair Will's books include Lovers and Strangers: An Immigrant History of Post-War Britain and The Family Plot: Three Pieces on Containment. Martin Doyle's book is called Dirty Linen The Troubles in My Home Place. Scott McKendry's debut poetry collection is Gub. Dr Louise Brangan is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde and a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Thinker.You can find other episodes exploring Irish history and writing on the Free Thinking programme website under past episodes and Arts & Ideas podcasts including programmes about Emigration and "bad Bridgets"; Ireland's Hidden Histories and Secret Stories; Edna O'Brien; Colm Tóibín; Anne Enright.Radio 3 has a three part series tracing music and composers from the island over the past two hundred years - Irish Classical, hidden in plain sight. Find it on BBC Sounds.Producer in Salford: Olive Clancy

Poured Over
Gilbert Cruz, NYT Books Editor

Poured Over

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 39:28


“I think it's actually good for discussion, because you want to see a range of variety of books on these top 10 lists.”  It's been a great year for books! With best-of-the-year lists rolling out, Gilbert Cruz, Books Editor at the New York Times, sat down with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over, to discuss some favorites of the year, how the top lists are compiled, the joys of recommending books and more.    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.               New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.     Featured Books (Episode):  Lone Women by Victor LaValle  Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton  North Woods by Daniel Mason  The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride  Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah  The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel  Fire Weather by John Vaillant  Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo  The Wager by David Grann  Same Bed Different Dreams by Ed Park  Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond  A Living Remedy by Nicole Chung  The Bee Sting by Paul Murray  The Fraud by Zadie Smith  The Unsettled by Ayana Mathis  A Man of Two Faces by Viet Thanh Nguyen  Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang  Loot by Tania James  Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead  Whalefall by Daniel Kraus  This Other Eden by Paul Harding 

Today with Claire Byrne
Christmas 2023 non-fiction book guide

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 17:31


Rick O'Shea, RTE Gold presenter and curator of the Rick O'Shea Book Club & Edel Coffey, author and Books Editor with The Gloss

Scarlet Stiletto Bites
At Length I Would Be Avenged by Blanche Clark

Scarlet Stiletto Bites

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 31:16


Journalist and award-winning short story writer Blanche Clark hails from Melbourne/Naarm. After seven years as the Herald Sun's Books Editor, she became an uber-mature, part-time creative writing student at Swinburne University. When she is not working, studying, writing or reading, Blanche traverses Melbourne hunting for the best coffee and pastries, and making time-wasting reels featuring food, animals and the built environment. CreditsConcept designer, co-producer and narrator: Susanna LobezCo-producer: Carmel ShuteAnnouncer: Leigh RedheadProduction Manager: Tim CoyGraphic Designer: Caz BrownMusic: sampled & inspired by ProkofievCopyright Sisters in Crime Australia 2023

Good Weekend Talks
Bestselling author Matthew Reilly on writing, making his first movie and working with Netflix

Good Weekend Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 35:43 Transcription Available


In this episode, Australian thriller writer Matthew Reilly talks about his writing life in Los Angeles, what it was like to make the film Interceptor and how long it takes to know if you've got a Netflix hit (hint: not long at all). Hosting the conversation is Books Editor for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Jason Steger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Books Network
The Other Side of the Desk: A Discussion with Danielle D'Orlando, Princeton UP's Audio Books Editor

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 53:41


Does listening to an audio book count as reading? Can audio books help democratize education? Will more academic presses be creating audio versions of their books? Princeton University Press audio books editor Danielle D'Orlando joins us to share about the exciting future of audio books for academia. More about PUP Audio: In 2018, the Princeton University Press team launched the first university press audiobook program, Princeton Audio. Four years and almost a thousand hours of published audiobooks later, they published their hundredth audiobook. Along the way, they have had the privilege of learning from their trusted partners in audio, from authors and agents to narrators, producers, proof-listeners, directors, and engineers. Their hundredth audio production is “only the tip of the iceberg”, which also includes co-publications with other publishers, audiobooks produced by partners new and old including Audible, Recorded Books, Blackstone, University Press Audio and many others. More about our guest: Danielle D'Orlando is the Curator of Audio at Princeton University Press, home to the first in-house university press audiobook division: Princeton Audio. She spent much of her career at Yale University Press where she spearheaded their audio program, including the development of Yale Press Audio. She has an M.S. in Publishing and lives in Connecticut with her spouse, two children, and, as featured in today's episode, her 10-year-old dog, Lacey. More about our host: Dr. Christina Gessler holds a PhD in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. She is a freelance book editor, and has served as content director and producer of the Academic Life podcast since she launched it in 2020. The Academic Life is proud to be an academic partner of the New Books Network. Listeners to this episode may be interested in: Becoming the Writer You Already Are, by Michelle Boyd The Grant Writing Guide, by Betty S. Lai The Book Proposal Book, by Laura Portwood-Stacer Writing with Pleasure, by Helen Sword How To Impress an Acquisitions Editor The libro playlist of African-American studies audio books for AP students Listeners may be interested in these Academic Life episodes: This conversation on revising your dissertation for press submission This conversation on determining if you need a developmental editor This discussion of the top ten things to fix in your manuscript before submitting it This conversation on university press submissions and the peer review process This conversation on marketing your scholarly book This conversation about how to write a book proposal This conversation explaining open-access publishing This discussion about doing archival research This conversation about Where Research Begins Welcome to the Academic Life! Join us here to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world, and embrace the broad definition of what it truly means to live an academic life. Missed any of the 150+ Academic Life episodes? You can find them all archived here. And check back soon: we're in the studio preparing more episodes for your academic journey—and beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Academic Life
The Other Side of the Desk: A Discussion with Danielle D'Orlando, Princeton UP's Audio Books Editor

The Academic Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 53:41


Does listening to an audio book count as reading? Can audio books help democratize education? Will more academic presses be creating audio versions of their books? Princeton University Press audio books editor Danielle D'Orlando joins us to share about the exciting future of audio books for academia. More about PUP Audio: In 2018, the Princeton University Press team launched the first university press audiobook program, Princeton Audio. Four years and almost a thousand hours of published audiobooks later, they published their hundredth audiobook. Along the way, they have had the privilege of learning from their trusted partners in audio, from authors and agents to narrators, producers, proof-listeners, directors, and engineers. Their hundredth audio production is “only the tip of the iceberg”, which also includes co-publications with other publishers, audiobooks produced by partners new and old including Audible, Recorded Books, Blackstone, University Press Audio and many others. More about our guest: Danielle D'Orlando is the Curator of Audio at Princeton University Press, home to the first in-house university press audiobook division: Princeton Audio. She spent much of her career at Yale University Press where she spearheaded their audio program, including the development of Yale Press Audio. She has an M.S. in Publishing and lives in Connecticut with her spouse, two children, and, as featured in today's episode, her 10-year-old dog, Lacey. More about our host: Dr. Christina Gessler holds a PhD in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. She is a freelance book editor, and has served as content director and producer of the Academic Life podcast since she launched it in 2020. The Academic Life is proud to be an academic partner of the New Books Network. Listeners to this episode may be interested in: Becoming the Writer You Already Are, by Michelle Boyd The Grant Writing Guide, by Betty S. Lai The Book Proposal Book, by Laura Portwood-Stacer Writing with Pleasure, by Helen Sword How To Impress an Acquisitions Editor The libro playlist of African-American studies audio books for AP students Listeners may be interested in these Academic Life episodes: This conversation on revising your dissertation for press submission This conversation on determining if you need a developmental editor This discussion of the top ten things to fix in your manuscript before submitting it This conversation on university press submissions and the peer review process This conversation on marketing your scholarly book This conversation about how to write a book proposal This conversation explaining open-access publishing This discussion about doing archival research This conversation about Where Research Begins Welcome to the Academic Life! Join us here to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world, and embrace the broad definition of what it truly means to live an academic life. Missed any of the 150+ Academic Life episodes? You can find them all archived here. And check back soon: we're in the studio preparing more episodes for your academic journey—and beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life

Scholarly Communication
The Other Side of the Desk: A Discussion with Danielle D'Orlando, Princeton UP's Audio Books Editor

Scholarly Communication

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 53:41


Does listening to an audio book count as reading? Can audio books help democratize education? Will more academic presses be creating audio versions of their books? Princeton University Press audio books editor Danielle D'Orlando joins us to share about the exciting future of audio books for academia. More about PUP Audio: In 2018, the Princeton University Press team launched the first university press audiobook program, Princeton Audio. Four years and almost a thousand hours of published audiobooks later, they published their hundredth audiobook. Along the way, they have had the privilege of learning from their trusted partners in audio, from authors and agents to narrators, producers, proof-listeners, directors, and engineers. Their hundredth audio production is “only the tip of the iceberg”, which also includes co-publications with other publishers, audiobooks produced by partners new and old including Audible, Recorded Books, Blackstone, University Press Audio and many others. More about our guest: Danielle D'Orlando is the Curator of Audio at Princeton University Press, home to the first in-house university press audiobook division: Princeton Audio. She spent much of her career at Yale University Press where she spearheaded their audio program, including the development of Yale Press Audio. She has an M.S. in Publishing and lives in Connecticut with her spouse, two children, and, as featured in today's episode, her 10-year-old dog, Lacey. More about our host: Dr. Christina Gessler holds a PhD in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. She is a freelance book editor, and has served as content director and producer of the Academic Life podcast since she launched it in 2020. The Academic Life is proud to be an academic partner of the New Books Network. Listeners to this episode may be interested in: Becoming the Writer You Already Are, by Michelle Boyd The Grant Writing Guide, by Betty S. Lai The Book Proposal Book, by Laura Portwood-Stacer Writing with Pleasure, by Helen Sword How To Impress an Acquisitions Editor The libro playlist of African-American studies audio books for AP students Listeners may be interested in these Academic Life episodes: This conversation on revising your dissertation for press submission This conversation on determining if you need a developmental editor This discussion of the top ten things to fix in your manuscript before submitting it This conversation on university press submissions and the peer review process This conversation on marketing your scholarly book This conversation about how to write a book proposal This conversation explaining open-access publishing This discussion about doing archival research This conversation about Where Research Begins Welcome to the Academic Life! Join us here to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world, and embrace the broad definition of what it truly means to live an academic life. Missed any of the 150+ Academic Life episodes? You can find them all archived here. And check back soon: we're in the studio preparing more episodes for your academic journey—and beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morning Meeting
Episode 146: The Murder That Shocked Swinging London

Morning Meeting

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 28:01


This week, John Glatt has a shocking story of sex, drugs, and a bloody murder by a rich American playboy that sent shock waves through Swinging London in the late 1960s. Then, because it's summer, it's time for summer reading. Who better to chat with on that subject than one of our favorite guests, Jim Kelly, the Books Editor here at Air Mail. Jim will tell us about a book he's loving this week, and a few others. All this and more make this a show you won't want to miss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thoughts from a Page Podcast
Interview with Kristyn Kusek Lewis - Author and Contributing Books Editor at Real Simple

Thoughts from a Page Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 39:12


In this Behind the Scenes interview, Kristyn and I chat about her role as Contributing Books Editor at Real Simple, how she got started in the job, how many books she reads a week, how she selects the titles for Real Simple, her four novels, the favorite part of the job, and much more. Kristyn's recommended reads are: Late Bloomers by Deepa Varadarajan Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur The Hike by Lucy Clarke Everything/Nothing/Someone: A Memoir by Alice Carriere Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Follow Kristyn on Instagram. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.         Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Olivia's Book Club
Barbara VanDenburgh, USA TODAY Books Editor

Olivia's Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 38:47


There aren't many people around who read more than Barbara VanDenburgh, the former Arizona Republic writer turned USA Today Books Editor. When she's not reading or writing about books, she's talking about them, as host of the First Draft Book Club at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix. Barbara joined the podcast to share some of the early 2023 books she's most excited about, including the current pick for her book club: NIGHT WHEREVER WE GO, Tracey Rose Peyton LIFE ON DELAY: MAKING PEACE WITH A STUTTER, John Hendrickson VICTORY CITY, Salman Rushdie THE CLIMATE BOOK: THE FACTS AND THE SOLUTIONS, Greta Thunberg HOW TO SELL A HAUNTED HOUSE, Grady Hendrix NEVER NEVER, Colleen Hoover & Tarryn Fisher OSCAR WARS: A HISTORY OF THE OSCARS IN GOLD, SWEAT AND TEARS, Michael Schulman IMMORTALITY A LOVE STORY, Dana Schwartz LOVE PAMELA, Pamela Anderson FINDING ME, Viola Davis Books also mentioned in this episode: FAIRY TALE, Stephen King THE GLASS CASTLE and HANG THE MOON, Jeannette Walls To follow Barbara's work, visit: https://www.usatoday.com/staff/2646127001/barbara-vandenburgh/ Join First Draft Book Club: https://firstdraftbookbar.com/book-club 

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PAGECAST: Season 1
Pagecast Year In Review with Patricia McCracken

PAGECAST: Season 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 17:56


Welcome to day 9 of Pagecast's Year in Review. It's Pagecast's holiday season. This December, we're looking back and reflecting on all the incredible books published in 2022. We've asked a few special guests to review their top pick of the year; and to give us a taste of what they'll be reading this holiday and in the new year. In this episode, Books Editor at Farmers Weekly, Patricia McCracken, takes us on a ride of her year in books. She chats about the ones that she enjoyed most and those she recommends as holiday reads! Patricia's stand-out book for 2022 is Don't Upset ooMalume by Hombakazi Mercy Nqandeka, and she plans to read a few books over the festive season, including: -Whatever Next: Lessons from an Unexpected Life by Anne Tennant, and Baroness Glenconner - The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith Enjoy the episode!

PAGECAST: Season 1
Pagecast Year In Review with Patricia McCracken

PAGECAST: Season 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 17:56


Welcome to day 9 of Pagecast's Year in Review. It's Pagecast's holiday season. This December, we're looking back and reflecting on all the incredible books published in 2022. We've asked a few special guests to review their top pick of the year; and to give us a taste of what they'll be reading this holiday and in the new year. In this episode, Books Editor at Farmers Weekly, Patricia McCracken, takes us on a ride of her year in books. She chats about the ones that she enjoyed most and those she recommends as holiday reads! Patricia's stand-out book for 2022 is Don't Upset ooMalume by Hombakazi Mercy Nqandeka, and she plans to read a few books over the festive season, including: -Whatever Next: Lessons from an Unexpected Life by Anne Tennant, and Baroness Glenconner - The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith Enjoy the episode!

PAGECAST: Season 1
Pagecast Year In Review with Phyllis Green

PAGECAST: Season 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 10:52


Welcome to day 8 of Pagecast's Year in Review. It's Pagecast's holiday season. This December, we're looking back and reflecting on all the incredible books published in 2022. We've asked a few special guests to review their top pick of the year; and to give us a taste of what they'll be reading this holiday and in the new year. In this episode, Phyllis Green, Books Editor at SARIE magazine, takes us on a ride of her year in books. She chats about the ones that she enjoyed most and those she recommends as holiday reads! Phyllis's stand-out book for 2022 is The Eye of the Beholder by Margie Orford, and she plans to read a few books over the festive season, including: -Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver - The Milky Way Smells of Rum and Raspberries: ...And Other Amazing Cosmic Facts by Jillian Scudder - ANC Billionaires by Pieter Du Toit - No Country for Girls by Emma Styles - Little Nothings by Julie Mayhew Enjoy this episode!

PAGECAST: Season 1
Pagecast Year In Review with Phyllis Green

PAGECAST: Season 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 10:52


Welcome to day 8 of Pagecast's Year in Review. It's Pagecast's holiday season. This December, we're looking back and reflecting on all the incredible books published in 2022. We've asked a few special guests to review their top pick of the year; and to give us a taste of what they'll be reading this holiday and in the new year. In this episode, Phyllis Green, Books Editor at SARIE magazine, takes us on a ride of her year in books. She chats about the ones that she enjoyed most and those she recommends as holiday reads! Phyllis's stand-out book for 2022 is The Eye of the Beholder by Margie Orford, and she plans to read a few books over the festive season, including: -Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver - The Milky Way Smells of Rum and Raspberries: ...And Other Amazing Cosmic Facts by Jillian Scudder - ANC Billionaires by Pieter Du Toit - No Country for Girls by Emma Styles - Little Nothings by Julie Mayhew Enjoy this episode!

PAGECAST: Season 1
Pagecast Year In Review with Jennifer Platt

PAGECAST: Season 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 15:19


Welcome to Pagecast's holiday season. This December, we're looking back and reflecting on all the incredible books published in 2022. We've asked a few special guests to review their top pick of the year; and to give us a taste of what they'll be reading this holiday and in the new year. In this episode, Jennifer Platt, Books Editor for Sunday Times takes us on the journey of her year in books, the ones that she enjoyed most and those she recommends as holiday reads! Jennifer has two book picks for 2022 including: Booth - Karen Joy Fowler Verity - Colleen Hoover Jennifer Plans to read several books over the festive season, including: I'm Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdy Revenge - Tom Bower Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing - Matthew Perry Enjoy this episode!

PAGECAST: Season 1
Pagecast Year In Review with Jennifer Platt

PAGECAST: Season 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 15:19


Welcome to Pagecast's holiday season. This December, we're looking back and reflecting on all the incredible books published in 2022. We've asked a few special guests to review their top pick of the year; and to give us a taste of what they'll be reading this holiday and in the new year. In this episode, Jennifer Platt, Books Editor for Sunday Times takes us on the journey of her year in books, the ones that she enjoyed most and those she recommends as holiday reads! Jennifer has two book picks for 2022 including: Booth - Karen Joy Fowler Verity - Colleen Hoover Jennifer Plans to read several books over the festive season, including: I'm Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdy Revenge - Tom Bower Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing - Matthew Perry Enjoy this episode!

Get Connected
HOW TO RAISE A READER: Fostering a Lifelong Love of Books

Get Connected

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 14:55


In a world where so much is competing for our child's attention, how do you get them to simply read a book? Our guest is Maria Russo, Children's Books Editor of the New York Times Review, co-author with NYT Review Editor Pamela Paul, of HOW TO RAISE A READER, a book focused on how to foster a lifelong love of books from birth to teenage years.

About Books
Washington Post Books Editor John Williams

About Books

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 35:21


Washington Post Books Editor John Williams discusses the relaunch of the newspaper's Book World section and his vision for book coverage. He also speaks about the state of the publishing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ben Domenech Podcast
Alexander Larman & A Tribute To The Queen

The Ben Domenech Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 35:19


On this episode, Ben sits down with Author and Books Editor of Spectator World, Alexander Larman to discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Larman laments what he believes the significance of the Queen's life was so historically significant, as well as why her passing is such a huge loss for the monarchy. Later, Ben pontificates on the significance of Queen Elizabeth II's life of elegance, humility, and grace, and how her passing represents the end of the era of the old world. Follow Ben on Twitter: @BDomenech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biblio File hosted by Nigel Beale
Pamela Paul on her role as books editor at The New York Times

The Biblio File hosted by Nigel Beale

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 71:27


Pamela Paul was books editor at the New York Times from 2013 to March 2022 when she became an opinion columnist for the newspaper.    We talk mostly about the role that books editors play in the lifecycle of 'the book.' I also whine a fair amount about how I don't like the fact that she left her position plus we diverge into discussion about Pamela's recent opinion piece 'There's More Than One Way to Ban a Book.'   Topics tackled also include self-censorship in the publishing business (being a terribly perceptive observer of the book world I boldly assert that there must also be self-censorship going on at The Times itself); the importance of enabling all voices to be heard in the grand public debate; identity; Pamela's confident, informed, smart, pleasant presence on The Review podcast each week; her early ambitions for the books section; how the job changed her; how books are chosen for review; the role of preview editors and publicists; Pamela's guilt and sense of responsibility; and my love of her voice. 

Morning Meeting
Episode 87: Inside the Hit Comedy "Hacks"

Morning Meeting

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 29:05


This week, two of the creators of the hit HBO Max comedy Hacks take Ashley and Mike inside the new season, as well as the show's origin. In addition, AIR MAIL's Books Editor, Jim Kelly, drops by to discuss a mouthwatering new history of Zabar's, one of New York City's most loved temples of food. All this and more make this week's episode one you won't want to miss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Morning Meeting
Episode 87: Inside the Hit Comedy "Hacks"

Morning Meeting

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 29:05


This week, two of the creators of the hit HBO Max comedy Hacks take Ashley and Mike inside the new season, as well as the show's origin. In addition, AIR MAIL's Books Editor, Jim Kelly, drops by to discuss a mouthwatering new history of Zabar's, one of New York City's most loved temples of food. All this and more make this week's episode one you won't want to miss. View on Air Mail →

Dublin Festival of History Podcast
Northern Protestants: On Shifting Ground - Susan McKay in Conversation with Martin Doyle

Dublin Festival of History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 72:47


Twenty years on from her critically acclaimed book, ‘Northern Protestants: An Unsettled People', Susan McKay talks again to the Protestant community in Northern Ireland. The book contains interviews with politicians, former paramilitaries, victims and survivors, business people, religious leaders, community workers, young people, writers and others. It tackles controversial issues, such as Brexit, paramilitary violence, the border, the legacy of the Troubles, same-sex marriage and abortion, RHI, and the possibility of a United Ireland, and explores social justice issues and campaigns, particularly the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights.Susan McKay is an award-winning writer and commentator and contributes regularly to print and broadcast media, including Guardian/Observer, New York Times, Irish Times and London Review of Books.Martin Doyle is Books Editor of the Irish Times. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dublin Festival of History Podcast
Northern Protestants: On Shifting Ground - Susan McKay in Conversation with Martin Doyle

Dublin Festival of History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 72:47


Twenty years on from her critically acclaimed book, ‘Northern Protestants: An Unsettled People', Susan McKay talks again to the Protestant community in Northern Ireland. The book contains interviews with politicians, former paramilitaries, victims and survivors, business people, religious leaders, community workers, young people, writers and others. It tackles controversial issues, such as Brexit, paramilitary violence, the border, the legacy of the Troubles, same-sex marriage and abortion, RHI, and the possibility of a United Ireland, and explores social justice issues and campaigns, particularly the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights.Susan McKay is an award-winning writer and commentator and contributes regularly to print and broadcast media, including Guardian/Observer, New York Times, Irish Times and London Review of Books.Martin Doyle is Books Editor of the Irish Times. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friends & Fiction
Friends & Fiction with John Serles, plus Jessica Strawser on the after show

Friends & Fiction

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 71:46 Transcription Available


Meet NYT bestselling and award-winning author of four novels, John Searles. He tells us all about his brand-new genre-bending thriller HER LAST AFFAIR, what inspired its setting at an old drive-in movie theater, and how writing it during a particularly dark time helped carry him through. John regales us with hilarious and heartwarming stories of his years as Books Editor at Cosmopolitan, penning some of those saucy headlines, his many celeb encounters, and his Instagram famous dog. On the after show we are joined by Wrriter's Digest Editor-at-Large and author of five book-club-favorite novels, Jessica Strawser, so we can hear all about her latest, THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW.

Front Row
Colin Barrett, reviews of Servant of the People, Run Rose Run and Warsan Shire's new poetry collection

Front Row

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 42:09


Irish writer Colin Barrett discusses his much anticipated second collection of short stories, Homesickeness, the follow up to his hugely successful 2014 Young Skins. Long before he became the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky played the President of Ukraine. In Servant of the People he was an everyman swept into office to fight corruption. Now, as he fights the Russian advance Zelensky's comedy is being shown on Channel 4 and All 4. The Sunday Times Europe Editor Peter Conradi joins academic and writer Rommi Smith and Sameer Rahim the Arts and Books Editor at Prospect Magazine. Sameer and Rommi stay with presenter Tom Sutcliffe to discuss the first full-length book of poems from Beyonce favourite, Warsan Shire. In Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head, the Somali-born British poet explores themes of themes of migration, womanhood, Black identity and resilience. Also up for review is Run Rose Run, Dolly Parton's foray into fiction. Co-written with best-selling author James Patterson, the novel is a thriller about a singer-songwriter on the rise and on the run. The songs written about in the book correspond to an accompanying music album. We know the country music star can write stories in songs but can she write stories in books?

Persistent and Nasty
Kaite Welsh

Persistent and Nasty

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 67:50


This week Elaine chats with the incredible Kaite Welsh. Kaite is an author and journalist whose work and views are not to be missed. They give such brilliant insight into so many of the important discussions facing modern feminism. Elaine and Kaite cover everything to writing reviews for sex toys, to Lesbian and Bi visibility on stage and screen to history to Trans Rights and the hope we have in our younger generation. It's an important, inspiring episode. *Elaine mentions stats which she wasn't sure of at the time but has attached the below document with the correct statistics* Stats KAITE WELSH Kaite Welsh writes high-quality arts and lifestyle journalism and award-nominated fiction, including the Sarah Gilchrist mysteries. Their work has appeared in the Guardian, the Independent and the New Statesman, and they cover LGBT issues for the Telegraph's Women's section. They were the previous Books Editor of DIVA magazine, the UK's biggest lifestyle magazine for LGBT women. WEBSITE Kaite Welsh TWITTER @kaitewelsh INSTAGRAM @kaitewelsh FACEBOOK Kaite Welsh Writer Helpful Links Stonewall UK Trevor Project National Survey Trevor Project Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ Press For Change GATE LINKTREE P&N Linktr PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those who can donate. A million thanks and love. Resources https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/ https://rapecrisisni.org.uk/ https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ https://www.artsminds.co.uk/ https://www.bapam.org.uk/ https://freelancersmaketheatrework.com/sexual-violence-support-services/ Join our Zoom Coffee Morning every Friday at 11am GMT, email persistentandnasty@gmail.com WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: https://join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/ Or if you've got a project to cast, you can Post Castings for free: Apply promo code PERSISTENTANDNASTY at the checkout

Sydney Writers' Festival
Meet the SMH Best Young Australian Novelists

Sydney Writers' Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 59:04


Each year, The Sydney Morning Herald names the authors it considers to be the best young fiction writers in the country. Jason Steger, Books Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, leads a discussion with 2021 winners Jessie Tu (A Lonely Girl Is A Dangerous Thing), K.M. Kruimink (A Treacherous Country) and Vivian Pham (The Coconut Children) about their extraordinary works, crafting a distinctive narrative voice, and the cathartic, playful and empowering role writing has held in their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kinsella On Liberty
KOL364 | Soho Forum Debate vs. Richard Epstein: Patent and Copyright Law Should Be Abolished

Kinsella On Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 90:15


Kinsella on Liberty Podcast, Episode 364. This is my Soho Forum debate held Nov. 15, 2021, in Manhattan, against professor Richard Epstein, moderated by Gene Epstein. I defended the resolution "all patent and copyright law should be abolished" and Professor Epstein opposed it. Oxford debate rules applied which meant that whoever changed the most minds won. My side went from about 20 to 29 percentage points, gaining about 9; Richard went from about 44 to 55%, gaining about 11, so he won by 1.7 percentage points. My notes, and a Transcript, are below. Postmortem episode to follow. Update: See KOL369 | Soho Forum IP Debate Post-Mortem with Greg Morin. Note: Reddit forums discussing the debate. Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ep2-ohgFOys See Gene Epstein's note about Oxford debate rules at Soho Forum and the margin of error: From Reason: Abolish Intellectual Property Rights? Patent lawyer Stephan Kinsella debates Law Professor Richard Epstein GENE EPSTEIN | 11.24.2021 1:00 PM Abolish Intellectual Property Rights? The United States Constitution explicitly calls for copyright and patent laws  to "promote the progress of science and useful arts" by "authors and inventors." But would getting rid of all intellectual property laws actually encourage more creativity and innovation by inventors, writers, and artists? That was the topic of a November 15 Soho Forum debate held in New York City. Stephan Kinsella, who's spent 28 years as a practicing patent law attorney, argued in favor of the proposition that "all patent and copyright law should be abolished." He believes that government-created intellectual property laws empower patent and copyright trolls and powerful corporate interests while limiting the free flow of information, thus reducing the rate of innovation and creativity. Richard Epstein, the Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, says that our current system isn't perfect but sees copyright and patents as a natural extension of private property rights and believes that it should be defended by libertarians accordingly. The debate took place in New York City in front of a live audience and was moderated by Soho Forum Director Gene Epstein. Narrated by Nick Gillespie. Edited by John Osterhoudt. Production by Caveat. Photos by Brett Raney. In 2018, Gene Epstein retired from a 26-year stint as Economics and Books Editor at Barron's, where he wrote the weekly column, "Economic Beat." He's director of the Soho Forum, which he co-founded in 2016, a monthly debate series that receives fiscal sponsorship from the Reason Foundation. ❧ —✦— Kinsella Notes —✦— Resolved: All patent and copyright law should be abolished. A Soho Forum Debate Stephan Kinsella vs. Richard Epstein Nov. 15, 2021 Caveat, 21 A Clinton St. New York, NY 10002 MAIN PRESENTATION – NOTES Resolution: All patent and copyright law should be abolished Why? because these laws violate property rights, they violate freedom of speech and the press, they distort culture, they impede innovation, they literally kill people, and they impoverish the human race. There is nothing good about patent and copyright law. They are total abominations and harm humanity. They are a mistake. [No, you don't have to be an anarchist, anti-legislation, a Rothbardian, Austrian, or even a libertarian to oppose IP law] (By the way I've been practicing patent and IP law for 28 years, representing clients such as Intel, General Electric, and so on. So I have some rough idea of how the actual system works.) What are the laws in question? Copyright protects the right to copy of make “derivative works” of “original works of authorship” for the life of the author plus 70 years = 120–150 years. This is enforced by injunctions and legal protections, such as statutory damages of $150k per act of infringement

Kinsella On Liberty
KOL364 | Soho Forum Debate vs. Richard Epstein: Patent and Copyright Law Should Be Abolished

Kinsella On Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 90:15


Kinsella on Liberty Podcast, Episode 364. This is my Soho Forum debate held Nov. 15, 2021, in Manhattan, against professor Richard Epstein, moderated by Gene Epstein. I defended the resolution "all patent and copyright law should be abolished" and Professor Epstein opposed it. Oxford debate rules applied which meant that whoever changed the most minds won. My side went from about 20 to 29 percentage points, gaining about 9; Richard went from about 44 to 55%, gaining about 11, so he won by 1.7 percentage points. Transcript and postmortem episode to follow. My notes are below. Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ep2-ohgFOys From Reason: Abolish Intellectual Property Rights? Patent lawyer Stephan Kinsella debates Law Professor Richard Epstein GENE EPSTEIN | 11.24.2021 1:00 PM Abolish Intellectual Property Rights? The United States Constitution explicitly calls for copyright and patent laws  to "promote the progress of science and useful arts" by "authors and inventors." But would getting rid of all intellectual property laws actually encourage more creativity and innovation by inventors, writers, and artists? That was the topic of a November 15 Soho Forum debate held in New York City. Stephan Kinsella, who's spent 28 years as a practicing patent law attorney, argued in favor of the proposition that "all patent and copyright law should be abolished." He believes that government-created intellectual property laws empower patent and copyright trolls and powerful corporate interests while limiting the free flow of information, thus reducing the rate of innovation and creativity. Richard Epstein, the Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, says that our current system isn't perfect but sees copyright and patents as a natural extension of private property rights and believes that it should be defended by libertarians accordingly. The debate took place in New York City in front of a live audience and was moderated by Soho Forum Director Gene Epstein. Narrated by Nick Gillespie. Edited by John Osterhoudt. Production by Caveat. Photos by Brett Raney. In 2018, Gene Epstein retired from a 26-year stint as Economics and Books Editor at Barron's, where he wrote the weekly column, "Economic Beat." He's director of the Soho Forum, which he co-founded in 2016, a monthly debate series that receives fiscal sponsorship from the Reason Foundation. ❧ —✦— Kinsella Notes —✦— Resolved: All patent and copyright law should be abolished. A Soho Forum Debate Stephan Kinsella vs. Richard Epstein Nov. 15, 2021 Caveat, 21 A Clinton St. New York, NY 10002 MAIN PRESENTATION – NOTES Resolution: All patent and copyright law should be abolished Why? because these laws violate property rights, they violate freedom of speech and the press, they distort culture, they impede innovation, they literally kill people, and they impoverish the human race. There is nothing good about patent and copyright law. They are total abominations and harm humanity. They are a mistake. [No, you don't have to be an anarchist, anti-legislation, a Rothbardian, Austrian, or even a libertarian to oppose IP law] (By the way I've been practicing patent and IP law for 28 years, representing clients such as Intel, General Electric, and so on. So I have some rough idea of how the actual system works.) What are the laws in question? Copyright protects the right to copy of make “derivative works” of “original works of authorship” for the life of the author plus 70 years = 120–150 years. This is enforced by injunctions and legal protections, such as statutory damages of $150k per act of infringement Patents protect the right of inventors to their inventions for 17 or so years. Also can be enforced by injunctions, unless the government grants a compulsory license There are obvious objections to these laws: they violate natural prop...

Spectator Radio
The Edition: Baby doomers

Spectator Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 37:41


In this week's episode: Why are a growing number of people putting the planet before parenthood? Madeleine Kearns writes about this phenomenon in this week's issue and thinks that some of these fears might be unfounded. Tom Woodman author of Future is one of these people that Madeleine's piece talks about. Tom has very real worries about bringing a child into the world. It's not only the least green thing he could do but also that the standard of living for that child could be severely limited due to a climate catastrophe. (00:47) Also this week: Has Boris Johnson brought Conservatism full circle? That's the argument Tim Stanley makes in this week's Spectator. He joins Lara on the podcast along with one of the MPs mentioned in the piece, Steve Baker. (12:50) And finally: What is the state of the Booker Prize shortlist? The Booker Prize shortlist has been released and it's fair to say one of our critics Philip Hensher is not too impressed with the batch. But how are these books selected? What are the criteria? Can a Booker Prize winner be funny? To answer all those questions, Philip joins Lara along with The Spectator's Books Editor and former Booker judge, Sam Leith. (20:51)  Hosted by Lara Prendergast  Produced by Sam Holmes

The Edition
Baby doomers: why are couples putting the planet ahead of parenthood?

The Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 37:41


In this week's episode: Why are a growing number of people putting the planet before parenthood? Madeleine Kearns writes about this phenomenon in this week's issue and thinks that some of these fears might be unfounded. Tom Woodman author of Future is one of these people that Madeleine's piece talks about. Tom has very real worries about bringing a child into the world. It's not only the least green thing he could do but also that the standard of living for that child could be severely limited due to a climate catastrophe. (00:47) Also this week: Has Boris Johnson brought Conservatism full circle? That's the argument Tim Stanley makes in this week's Spectator. He joins Lara on the podcast along with one of the MPs mentioned in the piece, Steve Baker. (12:50) And finally: What is the state of the Booker Prize shortlist? The Booker Prize shortlist has been released and it's fair to say one of our critics Philip Hensher is not too impressed with the batch. But how are these books selected? What are the criteria? Can a Booker Prize winner be funny? To answer all those questions, Philip joins Lara along with The Spectator's Books Editor and former Booker judge, Sam Leith. (20:51)  Hosted by Lara Prendergast  Produced by Sam Holmes

Sydney Writers' Festival
Critical Condition: Daniel Mendelsohn & Michael Sun

Sydney Writers' Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 40:53


In an age of celebrity endorsements, book-club picks and Amazon reviews, what is the state of once-vital literary criticism? How has the importance of robust and informed evaluation changed in an ever-crowded publishing market and an online sphere where everyone is potentially a critic? In this two-part series, Sydney Review of Books editor Catriona Menzies-Pike interviews four renowned critics about the future of literary criticism. In this episode, Catriona speaks with bestselling author, critic and New York Review of Books Editor-at-Large Daniel Mendelsohn and winner of the Kill Your Darlings New Critic Award, Michael Sun.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Am Refocused Podcast Show
Rob Barnett talks new Book: NEXT JOB, BEST JOB

I Am Refocused Podcast Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 6:39


ABOUT ROB BARNETT AND NEXT JOB, BEST JOBIn today's post-pandemic economy and unpredictable job market, you can't rely on outdated job search strategies - or afford to wait.In NEXT JOB, BEST JOB: A Headhunter's 11 Strategies to Get Hired Now (Citadel, June 29, 2021), Rob Barnett reinvents the career search with a proven process to land the right job fast. For anyone who has been fired or furloughed, the initial shock can easily turn into fear. With the right mindset and approach, Barnett argues, you can win the career you want and deserve - without delay.Barnett reveals essential job-hunting strategies and pivotal steps for people out of work at any age and for others feeling uninspired in current roles:. Choose a North Star to clearly communicate your career goals;. Rebrand yourself with a unique resume, strategic LinkedIn profile, and killer cover letter;. Zoom like a rock star;. Score a perfect ten at a job interview, and. Negotiate like a pro to land at Yes.By adopting this process, you'll earn the work you were meant to do; sell yourself to any potential employer, and leverage your relationships to land the right job. In NEXT JOB, BEST JOB, Barnett inspires readers with practical steps to overcome the emotional crush of a job loss. This book turns the pain of ghosting, discrimination and rejection into purpose, passion and renewed confidence. With deep roots in broadcasting, digital entertainment and rock n' roll, Barnett knows first-hand the challenges of hiring and recruiting. He's led talented teams for more than four decades at media powerhouses including CBS, MTV and VH1. Today, as an advisor to thousands of job seekers and company leaders, he offers expert guidance as headhunter with a unique ability to speed up every search.With a healthy dose of tough love, Barnett's humor, wisdom, compassion, and inspiration from rock legends like Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards and David Bowie, NEXT JOB, BEST JOB empowers you to pivot from worrying to winning. Next Job, Best Job also features guest appearances and price less wisdom from:Bob DylanGeorge HarrisonMick JaggerKeith RichardsBruce SpringsteenJoe BidenDavid BowieTom PettyJohnny RottenAmanda PalmerKevin BaconChad HurleyDon WasDanny DeVitoSpock KirkRam DassGrandma Janie ABOUT ROB BARNETT Rob Barnett is a headhunter, management executive, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. As founder of Rob Barnett Media, he has discovered, hired, and led hundreds of talented creators and executives in senior management roles at MTV, VH1, and Audible/Amazon. He was President of Programming at CBS Radio. A digital pioneer, he founded My Damn Channel, one of the first original online studios and networks. Representing diverse careers, companies, and opportunities, Rob's multi-platform content and no-nonsense approach inspires people to define and sell their best professional brand. Visit RobBarnettMedia.com.WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT NEXT JOB, BEST JOB' AND AUTHOR ROB BARNETT"Next Job, Best Job is a book for our time. Rob's excellent advice enables us to banish the stress and anger we can feel when in-between jobs or just plain stuck. Instead, he shows us how to tap into purpose, passion, and power so we can take the first step on the path to more meaningful work. It's time to choose the next best career move-this book shows us how." -Annie McKee, PhD, Senior Fellow and Director, PennCLO Executive Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania"No nonsense insights and instant impact. Rob distills everything he's learned into actions you can take today to achieve your dream job." -Sean Atkins, Senior VP & Executive Dean, College of Business, Western Governors Univ."I couldn't think of a better ally and partner to have in your corner as you're navigating what's next." -Bryan Thoensen, Head of Content Partnerships, TikTok"If you are looking for your next rock star opportunity, Rob Barnett is your man." -Angela Bowers, VP Global Instructor Talent Development at Peloton Interactive"More than a recruiter, he's a strategic career coach, and trusted advisor. Rob Barnett delivers big time. He is peerless." -Reggie Williams, SVP, Global Consumer Revenue Video, Condé Nast"There is nobody as accomplished, caring, innovative, and reliable as Rob Barnett. His eye isn't where the puck is, but where it's going." -Michael Gewirtzman, Global Programming Director, Advertising Week"It's the 'What Color is Your Parachute?' of the new world of work."-Ivana Taylor, Books Editor, Small Business Trends; publisher, DIYMarketers.comRobBarnettMedia.com/Book

The National Writers Series Podcast
Colum McCann, author of “Let the Great World Spin” (2013)

The National Writers Series Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 69:08


Colum McCann's stunning novel, “Let the Great World Spin” (winner of the National Book Award for fiction) debuted right around this time of year back in 2009, and so this week we look back on his visit to the National Writers Series in June of 2013. McCann sat down with Leigh Haber, Books Editor for O, the Oprah Magazine, for a charming and wide-ranging discussion at the City Opera House. They covered everything from the perils of being an optimist to the topic he doesn't want to invite Dr. Freud in to discuss; on why he rereads "Ulysses" every year (plus why read the naughty parts to a dead friend) and his need to “murder” a book to create a screenplay of it (for no less than JJ Abrams). If you enjoyed this discussion, we recommend you check out McCann's nonprofit group Narrative 4, which connects writers, musicians and artists with groups of students around the globe (something close to our heart here at the NWS). Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe and give us a 5-star rating! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nationalwritersseries/message

Reading And Writing Podcast
Amazon.com Best Books of 2021 So Far - Episode 425

Reading And Writing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 11:03


The 425th episode of the Reading and Writing podcast features an interview with Erin Kodicek, Books Editor at Amazon.com, about the Best Books of 2021 So Far.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Biblio File hosted by Nigel Beale
Leonard Marcus on the great 20th century children's books editor Ursula Nordstrom

The Biblio File hosted by Nigel Beale

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 63:09


"Ursula Nordstrom (1910 - 1988) was publisher and editor-in-chief of juvenile books at Harper & Row from 1940 to 1973. She is credited with presiding over a transformation in children's literature in which morality tales written for adult approval gave way to works that instead appealed to children's imaginations and emotions." She authored the 1960 children's book The Secret Language, and a  collection of her correspondence, edited by Leonard Marcus, entitled Dear Genius: the Letters of Ursula Nordstrom was published in 1998.   Harper's received three Newbery Medals and two Caldecott Medals during Nordstom's tenure. She edited some of the milestones of children's literature, including E. B. White's Stuart Little (1945) and Charlotte's Web (1952), Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon (1947), Crockett Johnson's Harold and the Purple Crayon (1955), and Syd Hoff's Danny and the Dinosaur (1958). Other authors she edited included Laura Ingalls Wilder, Ruth Krauss, and Charlotte Zolotow.    I talk to Leonard Marcus here about everything Ursula.    Photo credit: Sonya Sones.

SMac Attack
Ep 93 Gene Epstein

SMac Attack

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 100:48


Gene Epstein is the Director and Moderator of the Soho Forum; former Economics & Books Editor at Barron's and just a brilliant guy. I took this opportunity to further iron out my thoughts on the state of the economy and to get to the bottom of the inflation/deflation debate. Must listen. Follow him on twitter: https://twitter.com/GeneSohoForum Support our sponsor! If you want to support the show please consider picking up your CBD at https://earlyfruithempco.com/ for the best American made small batch CBD around, they are giving my listeners 10% off your first order when you enter the code "Liberty" at checkout! For 2 years they have sought out and served their community the highest quality, cleanest hemp flower and craft CBD extracts available and they are excited to bring that same experience to you. Looking to change career paths, start a business, free yourself from the paycheck to paycheck lifestyle? Start here, it's free!: https://crash.co/daily​​​ This is the GREAT Daily Job Hunt I keep telling you about. It's free, what are you waiting for? Sign up! Make sure to sign up over at Odysee so you can watch the video version of this show and not worry about censorship! It's free too! https://odysee.com/$/invite/@LibertyL... Please follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/libertylockd... Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPod​​​​ Merch Store for killer shirts, leggings, onesies etc, ladies get on it!: https://teespring.com/liberty-lockdow... Podcast subscriptions are the best way to never miss an episode: iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/47zBxoq... VIDEO VERSION, sub the YT bruh! t.co/s4MO6TtOzu?amp=1 As always, if you leave a five star review on iTunes with your social media handle I'll read it on next weeks show (audio version only)! Love you long time

Writers Festival Radio
Elizabeth & Margaret with Andrew Morton

Writers Festival Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 38:17


Join the Toronto Star's Books Editor, Deborah Dundas for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Andrew Morton. Andrew's latest international bestseller, Elizabeth & Margaret: The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters, follows Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret as they navigate life in the royal spotlight. They were the closest of sisters and the best of friends. But when, in a quixotic twist of fate, their uncle Edward Vlll decided to abdicate the throne, the dynamic between Elizabeth and Margaret was dramatically altered. Forever more Margaret would have to curtsey to the sister she called 'Lillibet.' And bow to her wishes. Elizabeth would always look upon her younger sister's antics with a kind of stoical amusement, but Margaret's struggle to find a place and position inside the royal system—and her fraught relationship with its expectations—was often a source of tension. Famously, the Queen had to inform Margaret that the Church and government would not countenance her marrying a divorcee, Group Captain Peter Townsend, forcing Margaret to choose between keeping her title and royal allowances or her divorcee lover. From the idyll of their cloistered early life, through their hidden war-time lives, into the divergent paths they took following their father's death and Elizabeth's ascension to the throne, this book explores their relationship over the years. Andrew Morton's latest biography offers unique insight into these two drastically different sisters—one resigned to duty and responsibility, the other resistant to it—and the lasting impact they have had on the Crown, the royal family, and the ways it adapted to the changing mores of the 20th century. Books are available from our friends at Perfect Books. The Ottawa International Writers Festival is supported by generous individuals like you. Please consider subscribing to our newsletter and making a donation to support our programming and children's literacy initiatives . Presented in partnership with the Ottawa Public Library .

The Days for Girls Podcast
Episode 012: "Chill Out & Stop Making This Weird: A Girl’s Survival Guide Extraordinaire" with Kelly Olson

The Days for Girls Podcast

Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 32:52 Transcription Available


Kelly Olson is a highly-acclaimed puberty book author and former sex ed teacher, with a passion for helping youth navigate coming-of-age challenges. Her critically-endorsed book, “Chill Out & Stop Making This Weird: A Girl’s Survival Guide Extraordinaire,” follows the journey of a young girl going through the ups and downs of puberty – including starting menstruation, developing her first crush and more. It’s rich in humor, heart, relatable characters and science-based information, and is informed by Kelly’s 20 year career teaching reproductive health to elementary school youth.In this episode, Kelly dives into the inspiration behind the book, the message she hopes to convey to young girls about their changing bodies, the importance of empowering youth with timely and accurate puberty information, and what she took away from two decades as a reproductive health teacher. She also talks about her passion for Days for Girls - and why she decided to donate a portion of all her proceeds to our mission! “The future is a place that we create. And I want the future story to be written - rewritten for young women” – Kelly OlsonHighlights:What inspired Kelly to write "Chill Out And Stop Making This Weird: A Girl's Survival Guide Extraordinaire,” and how to book was informed by her 20 year tenure as an elementary school teacher The importance of providing accurate, timely, age-appropriate information for pubescent youth – and how using fictional narrative, with a healthy dose of humor, lends itself well to tough/deep/potentially “awkward” conversations Who can benefit from reading this book (hint: it’s not only preteens and moms! Kelly has also gotten great feedback from dads, grandparents and everyone in between)What Kelly learned as a sex ed teacher, how she overcame stigma to facilitate a classroom culture of openness, and how those experiences shaped her bookPlot points, themes and character development in Chill Out (spoiler warning!) and what her plans are for future writing projectsKelly’s personal “puberty story” Why she donates a portion of all her proceeds to Days for Girls – and why she’s so passionate about partnering with usConnect:Email: kellyolsonbooks@gmail.comWebsite: https://kellyolsonbooks.com/Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @KellyOlsonBooksBio:Kelly Olson’s book, Chill Out & Stop Making This Weird: A Girl’s Survival Guide Extraordinaire, shot to #1 on Amazon’s “Children’s Health and Maturing” books in its first week and has caught the attention of Books Editor for O Magazine, Oprah’s Magazine, and the coordinator of Oprah’s Book Club. It has received star reviews from RHOBH, mom and actress Kyle Richards, and numerous moms and dads alike. Kelly discovered the most effective way to help children navigate the complex and intimate topic of puberty in over twenty years of teaching. She felt compelled to expand her reach and provide tools for children coming-of-age, to decrease anxiety of the unknown and to help eliminate awkwardness. Kelly highlights the importance of having open parent communication, the value of education and how we are all in this together.Support the show (http://bit.ly/donatetodfg)

Writers Festival Radio
A Town Called Solace with Mary Lawson

Writers Festival Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 41:27


Deborah Dundas, Books Editor at the Toronto Star, in conversation with New York Times bestseller Mary Lawson. Mary Lawson, acclaimed for digging into the "wilderness of the human heart,” is back after almost a decade with a fresh and timely novel that is different in subject but just as emotional and atmospheric as her beloved earlier work. A Town Called Solace opens on a family in crisis: rebellious teenager Rose been missing for weeks with no word, and Rose's younger sister, the feisty and fierce Clara, keeps a daily vigil at the living-room window, hoping for her sibling's return. Told through three distinct, compelling points of view, the novel cuts back and forth among these unforgettable characters to uncover the layers of grief, remorse, and love that connect families, both the ones we're born into and the ones we choose. A Town Called Solace is a masterful, suspenseful and deeply humane novel by one of our great storytellers. Books are available from our friends at Perfect Books . The Ottawa International Writers Festival is supported by generous individuals like you. Please consider subscribing to our newsletter and making a donation to support our programming and children's literacy initiatives. Presented in partnership with the Ottawa Public Library.

Liberty.me Studio
The Tatiana Show - Free Markets, Free Minds with Gene Epstein of The Soho Forum

Liberty.me Studio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 56:24


The Soho Forum’s Gene Epstein joins Tatiana for a lively talk about about free markets and how they affect the world around us. Varying state rules on gatherings and masks, the looming COVID financial crisis, Gamestop & AMC, bitcoin investing, economic growth under Trump, and much, much more…Gene has a lot to say! Plus, hear all about the upcoming debates planned for The Soho Forum this spring in Florida! About the Guest: Gene Epstein is the former Economics and Books Editor of Barron’s. He worked as a senior economist for the New York Stock Exchange. He’s appeared on podcasts that include Russ Roberts’ “EconTalk,” “The Tom Woods Show,” Dave Smith’s “Part of the Problem,” and the Reason podcast. He is the Executive Director of the Soho Forum and has defended the negative at six Soho Forum debates. His November 2019 debate on socialism with Prof. Richard Wolff has more than two million views on Youtube. If you like this content, please send a tip with BTC to 1Q2QHoNowg8D2QzWhBQU1YrraG771aCpgS More Info: Tatiana Moroz – https://tatianamoroz.com Crypto Media Hub – https://cryptomediahub.com Vaultoro – https://vaultoro.gold/tatiana The Soho Forum – https://www.thesohoforum.org Friends and Sponsors of the Show: Proof of Love – https://proofoflovecast.com Global Crypto Advisors – https://globalcryptoadvisors.io You have been listening to The Tatiana Show. This show may contain adult content, language, and humor and is intended for mature audiences. If that’s not you, please stop listening. Nothing you hear on The Tatiana Show is intended as financial advice, legal advice, or really, anything other than entertainment. Take everything you hear with a grain of salt. Oh, and if you’re hearing us on an affiliate network, the ideas and views expressed on this show are not necessarily those of the network you are listening on, or of any sponsors or any affiliate products you may hear about on the show.

The Tatiana Show!
Free Markets, Free Minds with Gene Epstein of The Soho Forum - The Tatiana Show Ep. 297

The Tatiana Show!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 56:25


The Soho Forum's Gene Epstein joins Tatiana for a lively talk about about free markets and how they affect the world around us. Varying state rules on gatherings and masks, the looming COVID financial crisis, Gamestop & AMC, bitcoin investing, economic growth under Trump, and much, much more...Gene has a lot to say! Plus, hear all about the upcoming debates planned for The Soho Forum this spring in Florida! About the Guest: Gene Epstein is the former Economics and Books Editor of Barron's. He worked as a senior economist for the New York Stock Exchange. He's appeared on podcasts that include Russ Roberts’ “EconTalk," "The Tom Woods Show,” Dave Smith’s “Part of the Problem,” and the Reason podcast. He is the Executive Director of the Soho Forum and has defended the negative at six Soho Forum debates. His November 2019 debate on socialism with Prof. Richard Wolff has more than two million views on Youtube. If you like this content, please send a tip with BTC to 1Q2QHoNowg8D2QzWhBQU1YrraG771aCpgS More Info: Tatiana Moroz – https://tatianamoroz.comCrypto Media Hub – https://cryptomediahub.comVaultoro – https://vaultoro.gold/tatiana The Soho Forum – https://www.thesohoforum.org Friends and Sponsors of the Show: Proof of Love – https://proofoflovecast.comGlobal Crypto Advisors – https://globalcryptoadvisors.io You have been listening to The Tatiana Show. This show may contain adult content, language, and humor and is intended for mature audiences. If that’s not you, please stop listening. Nothing you hear on The Tatiana Show is intended as financial advice, legal advice, or really, anything other than entertainment. Take everything you hear with a grain of salt. Oh, and if you’re hearing us on an affiliate network, the ideas and views expressed on this show are not necessarily those of the network you are listening on, or of any sponsors or any affiliate products you may hear about on the show.

This Matters
“Oscar” season for books: An editor’s guide for isolation reading

This Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 18:15


Deborah Dundas, the Star’s Books Editor joins Saba Eitizaz on This Matters to talk about some of the top contenders in Canadian literature, how the pandemic is affecting the business and gives some excellent book recommendations that are absolute must reads.

India Booked with Ayushi Mona
India Booked | Kolkata: A Literary Lens

India Booked with Ayushi Mona

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 35:29


A prolific translator, the Books Editor at Scroll.in, and professor of creative writing and literary journalism; Arunava Sinha is one of India's most important literary figures. In this episode of India Booked, Ayushi Mona and Sinha discuss Bengali literature and how he came to translation (part awareness, part accident, part design), the city of Calcutta (“The theatre of the vast drama of human life” as Sinha puts it) in the literary imagination of readers and writers both in Bengali and English, how the city's literary, political, and sporting culture has directly or indirectly influenced so many of our writers, the "shrinking of our literary and artistic arcs" and much more. Tune in now.

India Booked
India Booked | Kolkata: A Literary Lens

India Booked

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 35:29


A prolific translator, the Books Editor at Scroll.in, and professor of creative writing and literary journalism; Arunava Sinha is one of India’s most important literary figures. In this episode of India Booked, Ayushi Mona and Sinha discuss Bengali literature and how he came to translation (part awareness, part accident, part design), the city of Calcutta (“The theatre of the vast drama of human life” as Sinha puts it) in the literary imagination of readers and writers both in Bengali and English, how the city’s literary, political, and sporting culture has directly or indirectly influenced so many of our writers, the "shrinking of our literary and artistic arcs" and much more. Tune in now.

Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
E237 - Reasons We Are NOT Headed For A Great Depression

Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 54:45


People who have an ideological viewpoint tend to let their ideology cloud their vision of being able to see through the data, and view the world objectively. A great example of this is if someone thinks something should work a certain way, and it doesn't, then they believe the results will be far worse than they would be in reality. While having ideological viewpoints are not always a bad thing, it's important to recognize these viewpoints to reduce any subconscious thought process shifts.  Our guest for today is Gene Epstein who is the former Economics and Books Editor of Barron's. He is also an author whose last published book was "Econospinning: How to Read Between the Lines When the Media Manipulate the Numbers." Gene has taught economics at the City University of New York and St. John's University and worked as a senior economist for the New York Stock Exchange.  Today we are going to discuss...   What data our guest is looking at that suggests we are NOT headed for a massive depression Why our guest believes we have achieved herd immunity in several states, which may have a significant positive impact on the economy Why our guest believes the U.S. might be headed for some trouble, but in close to 10 years as opposed to right now Learn more about our guest: Episode 143 The Soho Forum Gene's Article Congressional Budget Review Twitter

The Innovative Mindset
NPR Books Editor, Petra Mayer

The Innovative Mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 82:24


NPR Books Editor, Petra Mayer Petra Mayer is an editor (and the resident nerd) at NPR Books, focusing on fiction, and particularly genre fiction. She brings to the job passion, speed-reading skills, and a truly impressive collection of Doctor Who doodads. You can also hear her on the air and on the occasional episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour. Previously, she was an associate producer and director for All Things Considered on the weekends. She handled all of the show's books coverage, and she was also the person to ask if you wanted to know how much snow falls outside NPR's Washington headquarters on a Saturday, how to belly dance, or what pro wrestling looks like up close and personal. Mayer originally came to NPR as an engineering assistant in 1994, while still attending Amherst College. After three years of spending summers honing her soldering skills in the maintenance shop, she made the jump to Boston's WBUR as a newswriter in 1997. Mayer returned to NPR in 2000 after a roundabout journey that included a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and a two-year stint as an audio archivist and producer at the Prague headquarters of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. She still knows how to solder. Useful Links  The most recent Concierge, which links to all the past years:   https://apps.npr.org/best-books/#view=covers&year=2019 A couple of summer polls:  https://www.npr.org/series/729710522/summer-reader-poll-2019-funny-books and  https://www.npr.org/series/617220176/summer-reader-poll-2018-horror Life Kit/How To Write A Book:  https://www.npr.org/2020/04/27/845797464/if-youve-always-wanted-to-write-a-book-here-s-how Reading the Game: https://www.npr.org/series/510664099/reading-the-game NK Jemisin on worldbuilding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6xyFQhbsjQ or find the PDF here: http://nkjemisin.com/2015/08/worldbuilding-101/  

Social Fabric Podcast
Episode 69 - Martin Doyle - Books Editor/Journalist

Social Fabric Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 74:01


Martin Doyle grew up in Banbridge, Co. Down during the Troubles and after a stint in Belfast’ Queen’s University, graduated from St Andrew’s College, Scotland. After a number of jobs in France and Germany he settled down in London where he found himself working for a newspaper and from there his career moved through various jobs and assignments until his current role as Books Editor for The Irish Times. In this candid conversation Martin discuss his experience of the troubles, the importance of music, the world of books, FatBoy Slim, Father Ted, the loss of his wife and more… You can find out more about Martin on https://twitter.com/MartinDoyleIT (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/martindoyle63/ (Instagram). or at https://www.irishtimes.com/profile/martin-doyle-7.3188199 (the Irish Times) You can read the article that we discussed in the conversation https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/the-support-act-s-t-shirt-shrank-so-fatboy-slim-made-me-a-mixtape-1.3950072 (here) _________________________________________________________________________ Martin’s Music Choice How soon is now – The Smiths Thousands are sailing – The Pogues I am the resurrection – Stone Roses Dimanche a Bamako – Amodou & Mariam Hurt – Johnny Cash Into my Arms – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds You’re the one – Shane MacGowan & Maire Brennan ______________________________________________________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the https://open.spotify.com/user/asplendori/playlist/52RfJG6gxwmVUazdOX8m9G?si=Wcl3A8-QSHa3J_K29yzWzQ (Social Fabric Playlist) Support this podcast

Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
E143 - Should We Use Japan as a Template for Monetary Policy?

Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 52:08


One of the most popular guests we've had on this show is Richard Duncan, who was featured in episode 69 and episode 121. His understanding of the global economic markets is up there with the best of the best. Richard is an advocate of significant government spending to bring on economic growth, and in E121 voiced that he is an advocate of what Ray Dalio refers to as MP3. While Richard Duncan is a black belt in terms of his knowledge, there are some questions that Richard has brought up that require the help of another expert.  Our guest for today is Gene Epstein, who recently stepped down from a 26-year stint as Economics and Books Editor of Barron's with plans to write long-form articles and books. Gene's last published book was "Econospinning: How to Read Between the Lines When the Media Manipulate the Numbers." He has taught economics at the City University of New York and St. John's University and worked as a senior economist for the New York Stock Exchange.  Today we are going to discuss... What the causes were of the Great Recession and what it can teach us about the future Whether or not we should look at Japan as a template for economic monetary policy If China's governmental investment in technology is a model that the US should start to implement more What our guest thinks about Ray Dalio's MP3     Learn more about our guest: Soho Forum: thesohoforum.org

Sarah's Book Shelves Live
Ep. 32: Cristina Arreola (Senior Books Editor at Bustle)

Sarah's Book Shelves Live

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 45:55


In Episode 32, Cristina talks about her job as Senior Books Editor at Bustle and her path to that job, Bustle’s approach to recommending books, and shares her book recommendations (some by Latina authors). PLUS – You can now get bonus podcast content by supporting Sarah’s Book Shelves Live on Patreon! Check out details here and sign up here! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Cristina’s path to becoming Senior Books Editor at Bustle. How Cristina’s path would have been different had she known about all the book jobs that existed right when she graduated college. The qualities Cristina looks for when bringing on new freelancers or contractors. Cristina’s main job responsibilities. Bustle’s approach to recommending books. How Cristina organizes the ARCs and decides which of them to read. Cristina’s take on the January 2020 releases so far (yes, already!). One of Cristina’s favorite “bad reviews” of all time. How Cristina and I try to fit backlist books into our reading lives. Cristina’s experience attending the National Book Awards. What it’s like to compile Bustle’s Best Books of the Year lists. Cristina’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O’Farrell | Buy from Amazon [21:41] Author Megan Abbott (particularly The Fever) | Buy from Amazon [23:53] Two NEW Books She Loves Sabrina & Corina: Storiesby Kali Fajardo-Anstine | Buy from Amazon [25:58] Optic Nerve by Maria Gainza | Buy from Amazon [28:21] One Book She DIDN’T Love Eligibleby Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [32:48] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Wild Gameby Adrienne Brodeur (Release Date: October 15, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [35:52] Other Books Mentioned This Must Be the Place by Maggie O’Farrell (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [23:19] You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [23:53] Give Me Your Handby Megan Abbott (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [23:53] Dare Me by Megan Abbott | Buy from Amazon [23:53] The Fever by Megan Abbott (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [23:53] The Outline Trilogy by Rachel Cusk | Buy from Amazon [28:48] Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [33:15] Pride & Prejudiceby Jane Austen | Buy from Amazon [33:15] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett Graff | Buy from Amazon [41:33] Other Links Bustle Books Kali Fajardo-Anstine on Instagram New York Times review of Optic Nerve  Lit Hub‘s profile of Maria Gainza  Ursula K. Le Guin’s review of Eligible (The Guardian) Details about Wild Game’s publishing deal and film rights “We’re the Only Plane in the Sky” by Garrett Graff (Politico Magazine) “The 20 Best New Books of Fall 2019, According to Authors” (Bustle) About Cristina Instagram | Twitter Cristina Mari Arreola is the Senior Books Editor at Bustle, where she writes about literary fiction, nonfiction, young adult novels, romance novels, and whatever Reese Witherspoon posts about on Instagram. Cristina also talks about books at Book of the Month, where she recommends books on an intermittent basis. She also served as a judge for the 2018 PEN America Open Book Award. In her free time, Cristina reads books, talks about books, hangs out with other people who loves books, visits bookstores, and thinks about how she should maybe get another hobby.  Support the Podcast Support on Patreon - When you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.

Fat Like Me
Chat all things fat with BLINK YA BOOKS editor Hannah VanVels

Fat Like Me

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 82:00


Blink YA Books editor Hannah and I discuss the positive effects of publishing body diverse stories, why fat rep matters, how publishing is changing, what she's looking to acquire & more!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FatLikeMe)

Get Connected
HOW TO RAISE A READER: Books for Baby to Teenage Years

Get Connected

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 14:52


Maria Russo, Children's Books Editor of the New York Times Book Review, speaks about her new book written with Pamela Paul, Editor of the Review: HOW TO RAISE A READER, a book focused on fostering a lifelong love of books, from birth to teenage years.

Get Connected
HOW TO RAISE A READER: Books for Baby to Teenage Years

Get Connected

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 14:52


Maria Russo, Children's Books Editor of the New York Times Book Review, speaks about her new book written with Pamela Paul, Editor of the Review: HOW TO RAISE A READER, a book focused on fostering a lifelong love of books, from birth to teenage years.

Falling Together
Wow PR School meets Kay Ribeiro from Heat magazine

Falling Together

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 13:16


Sally Brockway interviews journalist Kay Ribeiro who is the Features and Books Editor at Heat magazine. She also freelances for health and wellbeing titles. Tune in to find out what makes her pay attention to a press release, what drives her mad and why there are certain PRs she pays special attention to. A really useful podcast for anyone who wants to reach out to the UK press as part of their PR and marketing drive. 

Movies - A Podcast About the Act of Cinema
036: Bone Tomahawk (2015) [Guests: CLASH Books Editor Christoph Paul and Jacob A. Miller]

Movies - A Podcast About the Act of Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 56:54


Jacob A. Miller returns for the third outing in the official //MOVIES Cinestate retrospective and this time CLASH Books managing editor Christoph Paul joins the conversation. This week the three discuss Cinestate's first film Bone Tomahawk (2015), the company's distribution model, as well as their acquisition of Fangoria and their newfound publishing division.  SPONSOR: https://audibletrial.com/lowres - Get a free audiobook when you sign up using this referral link. It helps give back to the podcast.  Sub to LowRes on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lowres Subscribe to TheCinematologist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCinemaTologist  For more film related content visit https://lowres.live

Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI Radio in New York
former New York Review of Books editor Ann Kjellberg on how to find out what to read (7/3/19)

Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI Radio in New York

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 59:01


Are you having a hard time figuring what to read this summer? Maybe longtime contributing editor for the New York Review of Books Ann Kjellberg, whose new endeavor Book Post she calls a "bite-sized newsletter-based book review delivery service,” can help. In this installment of “Leonard Lopate at Large” on WBAI, Ann describes her unique business model and we take your calls on where you find out about great new books.

Bigmouth
146: Scott Walker, Us movie, Mötley Crüe’s The Dirt on Netflix and more

Bigmouth

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 58:23


On this week’s podcast… WE’RE LOVING ENGEL INSTEAD: The irreplaceable Scott Walker. AMERICAN NIGHTMARE: Is Jordan Peele’s latest horror movie ‘Us’ a worthy successor to ‘Get Out’? VERY METAL: Is the Netflix adaptation of Mötley Crüe’s infamous ‘The Dirt’ worth a watch even if you can’t stand their music? And does it whitewash the depravity? NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN: New albums from Jenny ‘Rilo Kiley’ Lewis and Andrew ‘you might not know him’ Bird. Joining us to rummage through the bran tub of pop culture this week are GEORGINA GODWIN, presenter and Books Editor at Monocle24, and Bigmouth regular ANDREW MUELLER, himself a Monocle24 regular. Hey, it’s almost a podclash. Produced and presented by Andrew Harrison and Siân Pattenden. Studio production by Sophie Black. Bigmouth is a Podmasters production. Get every episode of BIGMOUTH a day early, plus the famous EXTRA BIT, when you back uson the crowdfunding platform Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tatiana Show!
TTS184 Gene Epstein

The Tatiana Show!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 51:28


Josh and I had an interesting conversation with Gene Epstein who hosts The Soho Forum, a monthly debate series held in Manhattan.  It features topics of special interest to libertarians, and aims to enhance social and professional ties within the NYC political community.   Some of the topics we discuss include artificial intelligence and its effects on the service industry, autonomous vehicles and the need for truck and taxi drivers, and testing crypto theories. We also dove into the discussion involving Facebook Coin and whether similar institutions can be trusted to not inflate their currency.      About the Guests: Gene Epstein has recently stepped down from a 26-year stint as Economics and Books Editor of Barron's, with plans to write long-form articles and books. His last published book was Econospinning: How to Read between the Lines when the Media Manipulate the Numbers. He has taught economics at the City University of New York and St. John’s University, and worked as a senior economist for the New York Stock Exchange. He's appeared on podcasts that include Russ Roberts’ “EconTalk,"  "The Tom Woods Show,” and the Reason podcast, and has delivered lectures in venues that include the International House in Tokyo; Loyola University in Baltimore; Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala City; the Romanian-American University in Bucharest; and the American Center in Moscow. He was a debater at the Soho Forum this past June on the subject of Adam Smith. He has defended the negative successfully (in terms of Oxford-style voting) at three Soho Forum debates: on Adam Smith (6/13/17), Ayn Rand (1/16/18), and on socialism (10/1518). If you like this content, please send a tip with BTC to: 1444meJi7YjgQGNg3U8Z6qYZFA5cgz4Gmj More Info: TatianaMoroz.com CryptoMediaHub.com Thesohoforum.org

The Prospect Interview
#23: Why the world is getting better

The Prospect Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 35:52


Prospect Editor Tom Clark sits down with Steven Pinker, the Harvard scientist, to discuss his new book on the Enlightenment and how that period in the development of human thought continues to shape our world. The ideals of reason and tolerance are winning out, he says, and the result is immense material progress. Things are quite simply getting better all the time—contrary to popular belief. That's the argument. But is the division of history into pre- and post-Enlightenment as clear-cut as his book suggests? And really, was the Enlightenment quite as enlightened as we might think? Sameer Rahim, Prospect's Arts and Books Editor and Philip Ball, the science writer and Prospect contributor, also give their thoughts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Prospect Interview
#19: Monsters of art

The Prospect Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 25:48


Prospect's Editor, Tom Clark, spoke to the writer and academic Shahidha Bari about her recent essay on the problem of art made by terrible men. What should our attitude be to their work and does history give examples of how those views might change over time? Stephanie Boland, Digital Editor and Sameer Rahim, Arts and Books Editor were on hand to offer their insights, in the first in a new series of weekly podcasts from Prospect. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reading With Robin
Mackenzie Dawson NY Post Books Editor

Reading With Robin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2018 27:52


The Couragemakers Podcast | Encouragement, Inspiration & Rebel Rousing for Mission Driven Doers, Makers & Shakers |

Hello and welcome to the last Couragemakers episode of September! I don't know about you, but for me, September is a real back to school kind of month and I love planning and putting things in motion. Behind the scenes I've been working on The Epic Shit Sessions: a series of four stand alone coaching and mentoring sessions for creatives and multi-passionates. They're designed to help you put the work only you can do in the world,  and to help you along every stage of the creative journey. I'll be sharing more about them next week, but just wanted to share what I've been up to! What about you? What have you been working on this September? Email me: meg@thathummingbirdlife.com and let me know! Now, onto this week's episode! This week, I'm chatting with the lovely Kaite Welsh. Kaite is an author, critic and journalist. Her work has appeared in various publications from The Times Literary Supplement to Cosmopolitan and she covers LGBT issues for the Daily Telegraph. She is also Books Editor of DIVA. Her short fiction, featuring roller derby, Greek myths and ghosts, has been published in several anthologies and she guest lectures on Creative Writing at universities around the UK.  Kaite lives in Edinburgh with her wife, three cats and a lot of books. Kaite is a a devoted aunt, would-be mother, amateur gardener and someone who is trying to define herself by things other than her job and her bylines. In this episode we're diving into how Kaite created her own multi-strand multipassionate career, the process of writing her debut novel and lots and lots of practical things you can do right now to help make decisions, get organised and chase your dreams. We have great conversations about future tripping, the value of self reflection and the friction between who you want to be versus who you actually are. We also chat about spoon theory, mental health, the creative process and arranging your priorities when you have a multi-passionate career. This episode as Kaite would say, is the perfect combination of strategy and woo and I can't tell you how refreshing it is to really get behind the scenes with someone who has intentionally designed a multi-passionate career that fulfils and sustains her. If you're a multi-passionate person who dreams of finding a way to combine your loves to create a life you love, this is the perfect episode for you. Here's to multi-strand careers, relieving the pressure of needing to be a shinier version of ourselves and getting clear on what success means to you!   About Kaite Kaite Welsh is an author, critic and journalist. Her work has appeared in various publications from The Times Literary Supplement to Cosmopolitan and she covers LGBT issues for the Daily Telegraph. She is also Books Editor of DIVA. Her short fiction, featuring roller derby, Greek myths and ghosts, has been published in several anthologies and she guest lectures on Creative Writing at universities around the UK.  Kaite lives in Edinburgh with her wife, three cats and a lot of books. Kaite is a a devoted aunt, would-be mother, amateur gardener and someone who is trying to define herself by things other than her job and her bylines.  Website | The Wages of Sin |  Twitter | | Facebook   Things We Talked About   Kaite's multi-strand career of creativity, supporting other creatives and promoting other people's art Not needing or feeling you need to be a shiny polished version of yourself Becoming aware of your work cycles and energy cycles   Mentioned    Passion Planner Heroine Training (Xandra Burns) – Passion Planner Tour  Sunday Reminders – That Hummingbird Life Get Bullish – Work Life Balance Jen Carrington – Living & Working In Seasons Morning Pages The Creative Introvert Podcast – Getting Shit Done When    About Meg & That Hummingbird Life I'm Meg and I'm the host of Couragemakers and founder of That Hummingbird Life. I'm an INFJ creative and multipassionate who has a bit of a notebook and post-it note obsession, loves foot-stomping country music and likes her hot chocolate with way too much chocolate. I started Couragemakers because I wanted to create a platform for passionate and unconventional women to have honest conversations and to share their stories, struggles and dreams. The intention behind this podcast is to inspire and encourage creative and mission-driven women to live a wholehearted life and follow the beat of their drum. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free, very vulnerable and encouraging Sunday emails to fellow couragemakers or making new friends with the wonderful guests, you can find me working on all manners of magic over at That Hummingbird Life. THL is the online home for unconventional creatives and multipassionates who want to show up unapologetically and intentionally as who they are, and really own, live and share their many stories. It's made for couragemakers who have so much great shit to give the world and want to leave their mark but have too much self doubt standing in the way!

Reading With Robin
Fall Books With NY Post Books Editor Mackenzie Dawson

Reading With Robin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 18:17


Girls Around Town
Author, Woman & Home Books Editor Fanny Blake talks about her new novel

Girls Around Town

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2017 18:55


Author and Woman & Home Books Editor Fanny Brice talks about her new novel

Reading With Robin
Mackenzie Dawson New York Post Books Editor

Reading With Robin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2017 29:32


Tune in to hear my interview with Mackenzie Dawson who is the New York Post's new books editor! Here we are chatting 2017 titles. 

Auckland Writers Festival
2016 Honoured NZ Writer: Vincent O'Sullivan

Auckland Writers Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2016 55:24


Auckland Writers Festival 2016 The pre-eminent scholar and distinguished novelist, playwright, short story writer, poet, biographer and librettist Vincent O’Sullivan wears his considerable knowledge lightly. His writing is wry, erudite and generous, informed by a childhood spent in suburban Auckland and a deep interest in the multiplicity of humanity. A graduate of the Universities of Auckland and Oxford, O’Sullivan has also made an outstanding contribution to NZ literary scholarship, illuminating the work of John Mulgan and James K. Baxter, and co-editing the five-volume edition Katherine Mansfield’s Collected Letters and the two-volume Complete Fiction. Away from the academy he served as the Books’ Editor for the New Zealand Listener where he was also a trusted critic. He has been feted often, including with a Prime Minister’s Literary Award (2005) and a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (2000), and has won the NZ Book Awards, in its various forms, three times for fiction and three for poetry. We celebrate a life well lived in letters in this free session with Vincent O’Sullivan which brings the Festival to a close on a high note. Chaired by Fergus Barrowman.

Man Booker Prize
2015 Man Booker Prize Podcast - Episode Six

Man Booker Prize

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2015 43:37


In the sixth and penultimate episode of the Man Booker Prize Podcast series, host Joe Haddow talks to an amazing line-up of guests about first lines, book covers, writing books and reading habits. First Joe speaks to Richard Flanagan about life after winning the Man Booker Prize. They discuss everything from the loudness of Joe's shirt to the impact Richard's winning novel, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, has had on POW veterans. Joe then talks first impressions with Francesca Brown, Books Editor at Stylist magazine. As well as quizzing each other on famous first lines, Joe and Francesca talk about the powerful sway a book cover can have over readers. Finally, Joe is joined by stand-up comic and writer Jenny Eclair, who tells all about her gripping new book, Moving, and how the rules change for writing stand-up versus a novel. This is the latest in the Man Booker Prize Podcast series, an exciting look at the very best from the world of books. Join the conversation at @ManBookerPrize and #FinestFiction. *The Year of the Runaways by Sunjeev Sahota clip is narrated by Sartaj Garewal and published by Whole Story Audiobooks.

Matthew Weaver's posts
Guardian Books editor @carmitstead on the first chapter of Harper Lee's #GoSetAWatchman

Matthew Weaver's posts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2015 3:21


The Pubcast - Interviews with online publishing professionals
Talking with Heather Butterfield, BenBella Books editor

The Pubcast - Interviews with online publishing professionals

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2015 12:56


Marissa Fritz talks with Heather Butterfield, editor at BenBella Books, about publishing vegan cookbooks, running a website in WordPress, email marketing with MailChimp, and more. This interview was recorded on April 16, 2015.

Book Talk
The Illuminations by Andrew O'Hagan

Book Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 22:09


This month, our Book Talk panel turns its attention to the latest book by fantastic Scottish author, Andrew O'Hagan. The Illuminations tells two stories; the first of Anne Quirk, a once-great photographer trying to reconnect with her past, and the second, of her grandson Luke, serving in the British Army in Afghanistan. Andrew O'Hagan has been twice nominated for the Man Booker Prize as has won the Los Angeles Times Book Award and the E. M. Forster Award from the American Academy of Arts & LettersJoining Sasha de Buyl are Kaite Welsh (@kaitewelsh), journalist and chair of the Green Carnation Literary Prize, and Yasmin Sulaiman (@yasmin_sul), Books Editor at The List.The panel discusses the novel's dual perspectives, the way the book explores the inner workings of a mind in the grip of dementia and the frustrations of the voiceless.Through the podcast, they explore the two main characters and how they interact, the comparison between the beauty of art and the atrocities of war and the gentle lyricism of O'Hagan's style.If you're reading, or have read, the book, what did you think? How do you think it compares to O'Hagan's previous work? We'd love to know what you thought - you can join the discussion in the comments below, or on Twitter @scottishbktrust.Book Talk is also available on Soundcloud. BookTalk is produced by Colin Fraser of Culture Laser Productions.

Books and Authors
Open Book: Ian McEwan and Amy Bloom

Books and Authors

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2014 27:27


As we head for a September publishing bonanza, Mariella Frostrup is joined by acclaimed writers Ian McEwan and Amy Bloom, as well as Books Editor of the Guardian Claire Armitstead.

The Fajita Fun Time Radio Show
The Fajita Fun Time Is An Inside Job

The Fajita Fun Time Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2013 27:11


On this September 9th edition of the Fajita Fun Time Radio Show, Kidbri the Minarchist welcomes Jesse Walker, Books Editor for Reason magazine and the author of The United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Theory. In between, your host (wearing lavender silk pajamas) breaks bad while touting the health attributes of fried balls of dough.

Midwest Real
Midwest Real - 013 - Writer David Metcalfe, Dana Heitman, Michael Nelson, Hansem Castillo, Shane Langenfeld

Midwest Real

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2013 75:26


The Midwest Real Podcast is back this week with a great and varied conversation with the brilliant and kind David Metcalfe. Metcalfe is a Contributing Editor to Reality Sandwich and Books Editor for The Revealer, the online journal of NYU’s Center for Religion and Media. He also runs the site Liminal Analytics, an applied research collaborative whose focus is on “the unattended, invisible, and overlooked.” He writes regularly for Modern Mythology, Reality Sandwich, The Revealer, Evolutionary Landscapes, The Teeming Brain, and co-hosts The Art of Transformations study group with support from the International Alchemy Guild. Also an independent researcher and artist, Metcalfe’s essay focusing on the interstices of art, culture, and consciousness, “Of Dice and Divinity - Some Thoughts on Gambling and the Western Tradition,” was featured in The Immanence of Myth, available from Weaponized Press. Be sure and subscribe to the podcast - now 30 (!) countries strong - and check in with us on Twitter and Facebook.

The Point
Holiday Books 2012

The Point

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2012


Jill Erickson, Reference Librarian at Falmouth Public Library and Melanie Lauwers, Books Editor at the Cape Cod Times discuss holiday books.

Skylight Books Author Reading Series
ANDREW FOSTER ALTSCHUL

Skylight Books Author Reading Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2011 51:53


Deus Ex Machina (Counterponit) Andrew Foster Altschul will read and sign his new, highly acclaimed novel about a reality show gone awry, Deus Ex Machina. "Brilliant... one of the best novels about American culture in years." --NPR "Deus Ex Machina was a book waiting for someone to write it, and luckily Andrew Foster Altschul took on the job... this is a heady, fast-paced novel." --The Wall Street Journal Andrew Foster Altschul is the author of the novel Lady Lazarus and an O. Henry Prize-winning short story writer. A former music journalist and rock DJ, he is the Books Editor of The Rumpus and director of the Center for Literary Arts at San Jose State University. He lives in San Francisco. THIS EVENT WAS RECORDED LIVE AT SKYLIGHT BOOKS MARCH 17, 2011.

The Biblio File hosted by Nigel Beale
Pittsburgh Post Gazette Books Editor Bob Hoover

The Biblio File hosted by Nigel Beale

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2009 153:24


Former Pittsburgh Post Gazette Books Editor Bob Hoover wrote about books with the paper for more than 20 years. We talk here, at a noisy diner in the shadow of the Heinz ketchup factory, about the role of a books editor, Pittsburgh's lively literary arts scene, blogs, the 800-900 review copies Bob receives each month, and keeping readers current about everything book related. We also talk about Bob's connection with authors David McCullough and Michael Chabon, and his disconnect with Philip Roth and Paul Theroux; about Ernest Hemingway's Cuban home, and the reviewing genius of John Updike.  

The Biblio File hosted by Nigel Beale
Frank Wilson on How to Write a Successful Book Blog

The Biblio File hosted by Nigel Beale

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2008 36:14


Frank Wilson has been reviewing books professionally since October, 1964. For most of the last decade that he was Books Editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer, he was given to retaining committed bloggers (e.g. Mark Sarvas, Scott Esposito, Ed Champion) to review books. About ten years ago he started blogging at Books Inq. It is one of the most successful blogs in the literary blogosphere.  I interviewed Frank at his home in Philadelphia. We talk about how he established his blog, about the potential and influence of this medium, about the benefits of interactivity and connection and roundtables; Maxine Clarke's crime fiction reviews; the provision of filtering services, shared links and interests; kindred spirits; embedding poetry and essays, and loneliness; about the strange side effects of reading and how passive entertainment becomes unwatchable, how most traditional media eschew feedback; what he looks for in book reviewers; Tchaikovsky's unknown correspondent; the book's connection to life;  the nature of discourse; Instapundit and ‘instalanches;' and those blogs he goes to every morning.  

The Biblio File hosted by Nigel Beale
Martin Levin on the role of the book review editors

The Biblio File hosted by Nigel Beale

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2006 32:42


Martin Levin was the popular (particularly at Book Expo Canada where we met) Books Editor at the (Toronto) Globe and Mail newspaper. We talk here about namesakes in Tolstoy, guilt, tragedy, sorrow at not being able to review anywhere near all worthy books, blockbusters syphoning money away from deserving titles, getting boys to read books, graphic novels, Canadian literature as post-colonial/nationalist; Cynthia Ozick, post-modern levelling, discerning value, the benefits of competition, the decline of book talk in print, and Thunder Bay, Ontario.