Podcast appearances and mentions of chloe benjamin

Whether you share them, prefer them or avoid them – pronouns are everywhere. As Laura Paterson, a linguist who specialises in pronouns, tells us, this is a. because they are an essential part of grammar and b. because they are particularly sexy right now. Laura tells us what exactly a pronoun is and why third-person personal pronouns can cause so much controversy, despite the fact that their main job is just to point to things.  References: Paterson, Laura L. The Routledge Handbook of Pronouns. (Routledge, 2024)Paterson, Laura L. and Gregory, Ian N. Representations of Poverty and Place: Using Geographical Text Analysis to Understand Discourse. (Palgrave, 2018)Paterson, Laura L. British Pronoun Use, Prescription, and Processing: Linguistic and Social Influences Affecting 'They' and 'He' (Palgrave, 2014)Ann LeckieMarge Piercy's Woman on the Edge of TimeAshley Reilly-ThorntonSusan StrykerLal ZimmanGardelle, Laure. “Pronoun Activism and the Power of Animacy” The Routledge Handbook of Pronouns. (Routledge, 2024)Journal of Language and Discrimination (https://journal.equinoxpub.com/JLD)Dennis Baron's What's Your Pronoun (Liveright, 2020)Chloe Benjamin's The Immortalists (‎G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2018)  Questions you should be able to respond to after listening:What is a pronoun?Why can pronouns ‘humanise' characters?Which two uses of singular they do we speak about? Can you think of others?When might the pronoun ‘it' become important in activism?What are combined pronouns and why are they no longer in fashion?What are some considerations around pronoun sharing that Laura touches on? How do you feel about this?   

In this episode of 'The Plot with A Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye dive into their favorite books and discuss one-star reviews to see if they hold any merit. The trio examines 'Once and Future Witches' by Alix E. Harrow, 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward, 'The Immortalists' by Chloe Benjamin, 'Kiss the Sky' by Krista and Becca Ritchie, 'Throne of the Fallen' by Kerry Maniscalco, 'Wretched' by Emily McIntyre, 'Mother Faker' by Brittany Nicole, 'War' by Laura Thalassa, and 'Leather and Lark' by Brynne Weaver. Despite the harsh criticisms, each host elaborates on the plots, shares their ratings, and defends their choices passionately. The episode entails a mix of humor, critique, and deep dives into character and plot analysis, capped with a quirky cocktail recommendation, Alien Brain Haemorrhage, themed after the one-star reviews where it sounds bad but it actually delicious.

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, we're reminded that change is the only constant, a truth Chloe Benjamin knows all too well. This week on The Bookshop Podcast, join me for a profound journey with the author of The Anatomy of Dreams and The Immortalists as we navigate the intertwining paths of creativity and self-care. Chloe opens up about the alchemy of storytelling sparked in her youth and the vigilant balancing act between the fervor of art and the necessity of wellness, a dance many of us know too well. Her insights provide a map for writers and dreamers to chart a course through the tumultuous waters of a freelance career, steering clear of the siren call of commercialized self-care and wellness.Venture further into the heart of Chloe's work as we discuss the rich tapestry of The Immortalists. Chloe's dedication to authenticity breathes life into historical narratives, and her exploration of mind-body techniques presents a beacon of hope for those seeking solace from their internal storms. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of literature, allowing us to reflect on the threads of our own lives which mirror the characters we come to cherish.Completing our literary odyssey, we lift the veil on the often enigmatic world of publishing, offering solace and guidance to emerging writers navigating this labyrinth. Chloe's experience demystifies the journey from penning the first word to holding a published book in hand. Our conversation expands to celebrate the written word's power to heal, inspire, and transport us to realms unknown, with recommendations that will ignite readers' imaginations and perhaps even inspire a few to embrace the meditative quietude that has touched Chloe's life. So, settle in with your favorite feline companion and prepare to be whisked away by one of my favorite contemporary authors as we converse about life, health, and writing on this episode of The Bookshop Podcast.Chloe BenjaminThe Anatomy of Dreams, Chloe BenjaminThe Immortalists, Chloe Benjamin#22 – Chloe Benjamin The Sewanee ReviewVita Nostra, Marina & Sergey DyachenkoAssassin of Realty, Marina & Sergey DyachenkoBraiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall KimmererLIN HealthThe Sparrow, Mary Doria-RussellFeedSpot 20 Best Bibliophile PodcastsSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Were you excited about the return of Alex Stern? Four years after Ninth House, Hell Bent heads back to the Yale campus, where magic is practiced in secret societies. Librarians Sarah and Desirae discuss why they enjoy the mystery/fantasy series, plus they talk about what magic they'd like to practice. Titles discussed in this episode include: Ninth House and Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo. Also mentioned: Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo; The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson; The Secret History by Donna Tartt; The Cloisters by Katy Hays; The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin; A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (also a TV series on DVD); The Magicians by Lev Grossman; The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu; and The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater. Check out books and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com and hoopladigital.com. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay

Hello everyone! In this episode I have my favorite person in the world as my guest, my brother and bestie Niko for us to discuss Chloe Benjamin's "The Immortalists." This was a book that I read and while I was describing to story to Niko he yelled "Stop! I need to read this myself!" I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.Shop: https://bookshop.org/shop/ReadingWithChristineFigsContact: ReadingWithChristineFigs@gmail.com

I'm so excited to have SLP veteran, Chloe Benjamin on the show to kick off the seventh season of the podcast. Chloe is sharing what life has been life after the unexpected success of The Immortalists — including how she chose the topic for her next novel. We talk about the messy middle of writing and how to move through it while continuing to love your novel. Enjoy! Visit this episode's blog post here.Connect with Caroline on Instagram: @carodonahue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Bonus Episode, Bianca begins by chatting with Chloe Benjamin, bestselling author of The Immortalists, about handling the perfectionism-induced burnout after finishing The Immortalists, and the techniques she uses to pace herself; the romanticization of being an artist and struggling with mental health issues; the toxicity of grind culture;  and various ways for you to research and organize your work.After which, Bianca chats with Olivia, a brilliant 12-year-old writer who she coaches, about what Olivia's learned and the advice she'd like to share with all of you!Finally, Rebecca Speas of One More Page Books joins us to answer your comp questions!Find us on our socials: Twitter: @TSNOTYAW @BiancaM_author @carlywatters @ceciliaclyra Instagram: @biancamarais_author @carlywatters @cece_lyra_agent @ the_shit_about_writingFacebook: @tsnotyawWebsite: www.biancamarais.comChloe Benjamin can be found at: www.chloebenjaminbooks.com and on Instagram at @chloekbenjamin and on Twitter at @chloebenjaminOne More Page Books can be found at www.onemorepagebooks.com and on Instagram at @onemorepagebooks and on Twitter at @justonemorepageRebecca Speas can be found on Instagram and on Twitter at @SpeasySpice

We talk with Madison-based author Chloe Benjamin about her own writing practices. She also shares tips for making time for your own writing, whether that be working on a novel or just making time to journal.

If you think you have a bizarre story about something that happened while online with a student, wait until you hear this week's story from Chloe Benjamin.

On this incredibly no-holds-barred episode, intel meets insight as Rea and Joe get the opportunity to sit down with storytelling aficionado and WME superagent, Margaret Riley King, the rep behind an absolute litany of New York Times bestselling authors. An appreciator of story in all its forms, Margaret traces the legacy of her work from humble days as an agency intern to the powerhouse she's become, and the specialty area of representation she's built with influential women's voices, including Glennon Doyle, Jacqueline Woodson, Sue Monk Kidd, LeBron James, Halley Berry, and Chloe Benjamin—just to name a few. Equal parts career confessional and call to action, this privileged “peek behind the curtain” will give writers a clearer understanding of the writer-agent relationship and the industry's fundamental structure, as well as a resounding cry from a “big fu**ing deal” in the literary world. She says, WRITE what feels RIGHT. The literary world needs your “special sauce.”Speaking of which, the conversation with Margaret made us wonder about you: as an author, what do you think is your writerly “special sauce”? Tell us at podcast@writewayco.com

Chloe Benjamin is the author of THE IMMORTALISTS, a New York Times bestseller that has been translated into over thirty languages, and THE ANATOMY OF DREAMS, which received the Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award. She is also a passionate knitter. In this episode, we discuss some of the injuries that Chloe experienced as a result of making. She shares some valuable tips that she learned along the way.  https://www.chloebenjaminbooks.com https://www.instagram.com/chloekbenjamin/ https://www.greenapplebooks.com https://www.boswellbooks.com/opening-letter-0    

Mild spoilers in this generous, enlightening, complicated conversation with bestselling author Chloe Benjamin! We begin by talking about expectations and surprising inspiration during a global pandemic and how Chloe tries to let go of the “shoulds” and lead with compassion.  ** The Immortalists is a wonderfully ambitious novel about four siblings who learn the date of their deaths from a fortune teller and how each wrestles with this information. It tackles BIG questions and Chloe shares why she loves these high concept premises with intimate character work. (07:44) ** The fortune teller’s prophecy affects each of the characters differently and Chloe shares how she managed to wrap up each character’s story while still providing ambiguity and complexity that leaves the reader guessing in the best possible way. (14:50) ** We talk about the complicated women of The Immortalists, Clara and Varya, and Chloe tells us about her inspiration for these women and the challenges presented in writing them. You don’t want to miss hearing about how she took inspiration from a story about an immortal jellyfish! (18:49) ** We love discussing the unlikely bedfellows of magic and faith and all the different ways we search for things as a way to grapple with our humanity. Chloe reminds us that none of us have all the answers, many of us need coping mechanisms, and what form that takes is different for everyone. (25:05) ** Chloe blows our mind again as we discuss the beauty and freedom in uncertainty, in learning to surrender, in being open to letting things unfold, and in allowing space for intuition.  (29:04) ** Chloe’s #CoronaCorrespondence post for The Sewanee Review has us talking about the magic that happens when we let go of our expectations, but how hard her journey has been along the way. (32:10) ** The writer’s journey for Chloe brought her and professor Kiese Laymon together in college and the effects were profound. (40:45) ** We ask Chloe to share her biggest piece of advice to aspiring writers on the issue of getting published and the answer involves experimenting, playing and reading. (45:55) ** Chloe’s social media shows that she doesn’t take herself too seriously and we love that she loves literary fiction, but also the Real Housewives. The most important thing is to be authentic. (49:22) ** Chloe shares what she's loving right now and it includes one of our favorites: Brit Marling! (57:14) ** We can’t leave without discussing astrology. Chloe is our first Scorpio, but her rising sign is a Leo so Kate is immediately smitten! (62:43) Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @popfictionwomen and on Twitter @pop_women. To do a full deep dive, check out our website at www.popfictionwomen.com (http://www.popfictionwomen.com). Stay Complicated! We’ve launched a platform at patreon.com/popfictionwomen to keep making the podcast you love -- and to make it even better. For a one time contribution to support this episode, use venmo @carinn-jade. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show!! Support this podcast

Annalisa speaks with Margaret Riley King, a literary agent at William Morris Endeavor about the day-to-day life of a literary agent, what agents look for in queries, and more! In this episode, you're going to learn: About the day-to-day life of being a literary agent   How to make your query stand out to the literary agent   What not to do when sending out queries to agents at different agencies About the importance of the author-agent relationship, which is both professional and somewhat personal    You'll want to be sure to download How to Avoid the Slush Pile--a free handout that will walk you through top tips to get an agent's attention. Take a minute and download this free handout at www.writing-gym.com/agentshead  Don't forget the dash! Margaret Riley King is a literary agent at William Morris Endeavor, where she began her career after graduating from Princeton University. She represents both literary and commercial fiction, along with narrative nonfiction, memoir and some lifestyle titles. Some of her clients include Chloe Benjamin, author of the NYT bestselling novel The Immortalists, National Book Award Winner Jacqueline Woodson, and Newbery Award winner Sheila Turnage among others.

'Suspenseful and deeply felt...raises questions about the reality of the American dream and illuminates stories that often go untold, in life as well as fiction' Chloe Benjamin, bestselling author of The Immortalists Reminiscent of Celeste Ng's page-turning meditations on identity, this searing mother-daughter story explores the diverse and unsettling realities of being an immigrant in America. Margot Lee's mother is ignoring her calls. Margot cannot understand why, until she makes a surprise trip home to Koreatown, LA. What she finds there makes her realise how little she knows about her mother, Mina. Thirty years earlier, Mina Lee steps off a plane to take a chance on a new life in America. Stacking shelves at a Korean grocery store, the last thing she expects is to fall in love. But that moment will have shattering consequences for Mina, and everything she left behind in Seoul. Through the intimate lens of a mother and daughter who have struggled all their lives to understand each other, Margot and Mina's story unravels the unspoken secrets that can drive two people apart - or perhaps bind them closer together. 'Carefully illuminates the two sides of the silence between a Korean immigrant mother and her Korean American daughter, a silence only too familiar to many of us - and emerges with a stunningly powerful and original novel' Alexander Chee, bestselling author of How to Write an Autobiographical Novel

THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - by Colson Whitehead THE IMMORTALISTS - by Chloe Benjamin   The week we have special guest host Camille Knox on to discuss the award-winning novel THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD by Colson Whitehead and THE IMMORTALISTS by Chloe Benjamin. Which of these contemporary novels is more to our liking? We also discuss revisiting ratings on Goodreads, our levels of olive enthusiasm, and Homeward Bound... a lot.   

Episode 11 - Join SeeingRed as we laugh about sophomoric activism that works and post primary election results. Also, Melody gets a puppy. Melody and April are reading: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin https://bookshop.org/books/the-immortalists-9781984833150/9780735215092

If you were told the date of your death, how would it shape your present? Laura and Madeline discuss fate, freewill, life and death while analyzing Chloe Benjamin's 2018 novel The Immortalists.

Chloe Benjamin is the author of The Immortalists, a New York Times bestseller. Chloe joins Eric and Annie (Human Kind Book Club) to chat on bringing research into her works, the tipping point of her second book's success, and answer Human Kind Book Club's burning questions after reading The Immortalists.Chloe's nonfiction piece on The Sewanee Review: https://thesewaneereview.com/articles/corona-correspondences-22

Annie Chipman is the founder of Human Kind Book Club, a community dedicated to creating empathy and understanding through shared stories of humanity and kindness. Annie joins Eric to chat about why she decided to start a community reading forum, as opposed to a more traditional book club with friends (20:53). Eric asks Annie if it's important to find an "angle" with a blog or content-related pursuit, and the two chat about their April (virtual) book club collaboration (39:47).This month Human Kind Book Club is reading The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin, and you can learn more about our April virtual book club here: https://www.humankindbookclub.com/blog/april-book-club-were-going-digital

Laura joins Brookes to hash out the answers to some of life's biggest questions for January's book talk on The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. If someone could tell you the day that you’ll die… would you want to know? Discuss.

Se soubéssemos o dia da nossa morte como viveríamos ? Um livro que nos questiona e deixa a pensar, um brilhante início de 2020.

On this episode I go back in time and discuss my favorite books from 2018. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyThe Immortalists by Chloe BenjaminMy Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan BraithwaiteA Ladder to the Sky by John BoyneThe Great Believers by Rebecca MakkaiSmall Animals: Parenting in the Age Of FearOther Books Mentioned:The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John BoyneThe Heart's Invisible Furies by John BoyneThe Hundred Year House by Rebecca MakkaiMusic For Wartime: Stories by Rebecca Makkai

This episode we speak to a guest after our own heart. Stephanie Kent is the co-founder of Call Me Ishmael, a New York City-based project encouraging people to share the books they love via anonymous phone calls.Learn more about Call Me Ismael, and why Steph chose Chloe Benjamin's The Immortalists as the book she wanted to share with us.Follow Call Me Ishmael on Instagram @callingishmael, Twitter @CallingIshmael, Facebook and YouTube.Find Steph Kent on instagram @stephkent and Twitter @stephkentApply to be a guest on the show at YOWpod.com and support us on Patreon to unlock exclusive content!Follow Your Own Words on Twitter @YOWpod and and Instagram @YOWpod, and join the discussion in our Facebook group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this short episode, we look at what our host, Erin, is reading now, what new books have been added to her queue, and a short review of the book The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. Dealing with death is hard enough, do we really want to know when we will die?  The Immortalists explores this question through the eyes of a family of four children who visit with a seer at a young age. It's heart wrenching, thought provoking, and well written.

Chloe Benjamin author of, The Stacks Book Club pick for October 2019, The Immortalists joins the show to talk about how this epic family saga came to be. She shares how she kept track of her research and characters, addressing uncertainty in the world, and which character in this book is her favorite. She also talks about the gorgeous cover, and so much more!There are no spoilers in this episode. You can find links to everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2019/10/21/ss24 SUPPORT THE STACKSAudible - Get your free 30-day trial and free audiobook download at audibletrial.com/thestacksAmazon - Shop through this link to find all the books discussed on today's show to help keep The Stacks free. Connect with Chloe: Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram |Twitter |The Stacks Website

Chloe Benjamin says she first realized her career as a writer was undergoing a profound change when she was able to quit her day job after selling her second novel to a publisher. It wasn't until the book came out that she realized just how drastic that change would be: "The Immortalists" was an instant hit, earning her late-night television appearances and a spot on the New York Times Best Seller list. Benjamin, a Madison resident, spoke with Cap Times editor Chris Murphy about her writing for this year's Idea Fest. In their conversation, they talk about the research she does for her novels, the influence Wisconsin has had on her writing, how she feels about TV and movie adaptations of books, and her recent fascination with revisiting young adult novels. Support the show.

When it comes to our own deaths we can never really know when its coming, or can we? That is the question at the center of The Stacks Book Club pick, The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. Jenna Ushkowitz is back with us to discuss this book, the vivid characters inside the story, free will vs. magic, and how America deals with grief.There are spoilers in this episode. You can find links to everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' Website: https://thestackspodcast.com/2019/10/09/ep-80-the-immortalists SUPPORT THE STACKSAudible - Get your free 30-day trial and free audiobook download at audibletrial.com/thestacksAmazon - Shop through this link to find all the books discussed on today's show to help keep The Stacks free. Connect with Jenna: Instagram | Twitter | Showmance Podcast | Showmance InstagramConnect with The Stacks: Instagram |Twitter

Our new friend Cynthia wants to age gracefully. So buckle up everyone, it's time to face our own mortality! This is something Anne and Gale have thought about since they were small children, but we guess Cynthia's a late bloomer. Caroline finds comfort in growing older into a Julia Louis Dreyfus. Anne's older spirit animal is Dianne Keaton, and of course her mom! Gale and Caroline suggest Cynthia look inward and try taking stock of her happiness in her "golden years". Caroline gets zen, Gale teaches us how to tap dance with the help of Rachel Green and Anne tells Cynthia to make out with her life. Ultimately we all agree that youth is in the eye of someone who's young; and if you're not young, that's ok! Also, you're never too old to discover Ann Patchett and Oliver Sacks.    Cynthia's fountain of recommendations to leave her youth behind:  Harry Potter and the Sacred Text (podcast) Gale Julia Louis Dreyfus (person) Caro Veep (show) Caro Inside Amy Schumer sketch “Last Fuckable Day” (sketch) Caro Diane Keaton (person) Anne Book Club (movie) Gale’s mom Do the wild thing! Gale  The Artist’s Way (book) Caro Finale Episode of 30 Rock (tv episode) Gale  Buddhism “Are you living out your values?” (religion) Caro "This Is The Story Of A Happy Marriage" by Ann Patchett (collection of essays) Anne "Love sustained" (essay in above book) Caro Ann Patchett (person) Anne The Gale experience of Ann Patchett (experience) Gale “The One With The Fake Monica” Friends (tv episode) Gale  Get into a hobby you’re bad at! (activity) Gale "My life was the size of my life" (poem) The Beauty (book) Anne "On the Move: A Life" by Oliver Sacks (book) Caro "My Own Life" by Oliver Sacks (NYT  column) Caro Oliver Sacks on RadioLab (radio program/podcast) Caro "Seducing The Asparagus Queen" by Amorak Huey Gale "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin (book)  Gale "The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie" by Muriel Spark (book) Caro Anne’s mom’s perspective. Anne “An Old Story” By Tracy K. Smith (poem) Anne "You Are Not Dead" by Wendy Xu (book) "We Are Both Sure To Die" page 66 (poem) Caro

In the first ever episode of Bookends, Gray and Marcie kick off the show with the theme "siblings" by discussing tropes about siblings (the good, the bad, and the in-between), and review The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. Check out our website/blog for a full run-down of every episode! bookendsiblings.com You can also find us on Twitter @bookendsiblings Bookends is a Literary Podcast in which a reader/writer sibling duo reviews books and hosts comedic segments about books, writing, and pop culture. We give in-depth and spoiler-free reviews of a book every episode!

Folge #10: Heute widmen wir uns einem Buch, mit einem Thema, das uns alle betrifft. Chloe Benjamin hat mit dem Buch 'Die Unsterblichen' einen tollen Roman herausgebracht, der uns alle anspricht und in seinen Bann ziehen wird.

Varför är det så viktigt att en berättelse är trovärdig? Och är det verkligen viktigt? I det här avsnittet pratar Åsa och Sissel om vad som gör en bok trovärdig och vad som händer om den inte är det. Behöver en bok vara trovärdig för att vara bra? Till vår hjälp har vi författaren Gabriella Ullberg Westin som pratar om hur det är att skriva en trovärdig deckare och hur hon gör research för sina böcker. Böcker det pratas om i podden är: "Det var vi som var Mulvaneys" av Joyce Carol Oates, "Station K" av Peter Stjernström, "The Organized Mind" av Daniel Levitin, "Staden" av Camilla Sten, "Allt jag fått lära mig" av Tara Westover, "De oroliga" av Linn Ullman, "Daisy Jones and The six" av Taylor Jenkins Reid, "Kärlekens Antarktis" av Sara Stridsberg, "Never let me go" av Kazuo Ishiguro, "Världarnas krig" av H G Wells, "8" av Dustin Lance Black, "Flickan från ingenstans" av Justin Cronin, "Hur jag lärde mig att förstå världen" av Hans Rosling och Fanny Härgestam, "De odödliga" av Chloe Benjamin, "A Judgement in Stone" av Ruth Rendell, "Förrädaren" av Gabriella Ullberg Westin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Frühlingsanfang. Endlich! Und um das zu zelebrieren feuern wir auch gleich die nächste Folge raus und geben euch Stoff auf die Ohren, zu dem ihr entspannt die ersten Sonnenstrahlen auf der Liege im Garten aufsaugen könnt. Im Vorgeplänkel geht es erst einmal noch um ihre Meinungen zum Thema 'Was bewegt euch dazu ein Buch NICHT zu kaufen.‘ Außerdem in dieser Folge: „Die Unsterblichen“ von Chloe Benjamin, „Das Licht“ von T.C. Boyle und „David Bowie: Ein Leben“ von Dylan Jones.

If you knew the date of your death, how would you live your life? It is the question at the center of Chloe Benjamin's new novel, “The Immortalists.” Four siblings find out and keep the dates secret from one another, but their prophecies inform their next five decades. Originally aired as The Book Show #1545.

*Headphones Recommended!* For our first episode of 2019, SHELF TALKING presents a pair of conversations with two rising stars of American fiction. Recorded live at Literati: –Kristen Roupenian discusses her debut collection You Know You Want This: “Cat Person” And Other Stories with writer/editor Callie Collins. –Chloe Benjamin chats about her novel The Immortalists with Number One Chinese Restaurant author (and Literati bookseller!) Lillian Li. Shelf Talking is produced by Mike and Hilary Gustafson with John Ganiard, Matthew Flores, and Sam Krowchenko Our theme songs are “Orange and Red” and "Bonhomie" by Pity Sex (2016, Run for Cover Records)

This month we're feeling our impending mortality, because we read The Immortalists, a 2018 novel by Chloe Benjamin. Join us as we discuss fate, family, the perils of knowing the future, and whether or not we believe in magic (it's us, of COURSE we do). ----- Tell us what you think about the book! Or the podcast! Or if you've ever snatched a baby! We are @bookwhostalking on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and Goodreads. And you can email us at bookwhostalking.podcast@gmail.com.

Riconoscete l'incipit del romanzo di questa settimana? La soluzione è come sempre alla fine del podcast. Nel corso della puntata, Elena Masuelli passa in rassegna libri e storie da leggere quest'estate, a partire da "Gli immortalisti" di Chloe Benjamin, dove un'indovina prevede la data di morte di un'intera famiglia, a New York, nel 1969...

In this episode, Abbe and Emma share the books they're reading with one another. Then, they ask friend and host of the podcast Beaks & Geeks, Amy Brinker, into the studio for a Book Club for Three, and chat about The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. Book Doctor Stella stops by and diagnoses readers, giving three books to read to heal any mood. Finally, DoSomething.org editor Ben Kassoy tells us the life-changing book he thinks everyone should read.

Welcome to August, Bookworms. This month we're tackling The Immortalists, a 2018 novel by Chloe Benjamin. This book follows four siblings who, one hot Summer in 1969, visit a psychic who can (apparently) predict the exact day that they'll die. The book follows these siblings in the years after their visit, and poses the question, "If you knew the date of your death, how would you live your life?". Come and feel things with us, bookworms. Read The Immortalists in time for our next main episode, out at the end of August.

Amanda and Jenn discuss action-packed sci-fi, NYC stories, mysteries, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by Summer Constellations by Alisha Sevigny and The Theory of Happily Ever After by Kristin Billerbeck.   Questions   1. Hey Amanda and Jenn! I'm looking for a good book for my boyfriend. He's never really enjoyed reading but is trying to change that, particularly because his sister and I just gush over books every time we're around each other and I think he wants in on the fun. He's mentioned that he might be interested in something like Stephen King, but the size of the books are too intimidating. I think he would particularly enjoy mysteries or thrillers, but any genre is welcome. The most important thing is that the books are not too long and they are easy to get through -- so no complicated structures or long lists of characters. Thanks for all you do, --Morgan   2. Hi guys! Tracy here. First, love your show and I’m so excited to get some book recs from you! I’m traveling to Greece with my mom who is newly divorced (after 40 years) from my dad. She is working on being independent and finding herself. I’m looking for books about mother, daughter relationships, independent women and any stories about Greece in general that might help me appreciate the country when we’re there in July. I’m not into religion, YA or love stories. Bonus for strong women main characters. TBR includes Have Mother, Will Travel. Thanks much!! --Tracey   3. Hi! I'm just about to finish grad school, and will be starting an internship in NYC in September (on my 30th birthday!). I would love to spend the summer reading books set in NYC to give me a feel for the city and some history and to help me make a list of things to do and see there. I'd prefer fiction but am fine with non-fiction. I just finished the Golem and the Jinni and loved it (can't remember any other books I've read set in NYC...sorry not helpful). Thanks so much! --Elyse   4. A friend recommended “A Secret History” by Donna Tartt and it changed my life. What other books can I read about an outsider joining a friend group that has deep secrets (secrets that might involve the occult or murder), secrets that ultimately make or break the group and the narrator? I also enjoyed “Bittersweet” by Miranda Beverly-Whittamore and “The Anatomy of Dreams” by Chloe Benjamin. --Lauren W   5. Hi guys, I love your show and it's introduced me to so many authors and books!! (Some favorites that you've mentioned are Bird Box, Hex, and Last Call at the Nightshade Lounge, so many thanks for bringing me book joy!) Last year, I read "After Her" by Joyce Maynard and LOVED IT. I was haunted by the story of two sisters who lure a serial killer in the hopes of helping their dad, town detective or sheriff (idk), who is slowly unraveling under the strain of solving the case. The beautiful portrayal of the sisters' relationship, the super interesting serial killer facet, and the vivid Northern California setting helped make this book one of my favorites of last year. I'm looking for a read-alike. The closest I've gotten is "Descent" by Tim Johnston, which was good, but I need more! So a literary novel with some sort of murder mystery but also a strong bond between siblings is what I desire. Extra points for vivid setting. (I've already read Attica Locke, by the way, and she is everything). Thank you! --Camille D   6. Hi! I'm starting a ~think deeper~ book club and I need a book to recommend for our early March read. I have a little bit of a weird request, perhaps... We just saw the play Hand to God (amazing puppet play set in a church...) and I am looking for a book about the creepier side of evangelist Christian communities and churches. Several of us were raised Christian and in the Deep South, and respect people's rights to believe what they want. BUT. As ex-Christians we're fascinated with evangelical Christians who engage in the more ~magical~ and performative acts (being possessed by the holy spirit, speaking in tongues, camping in tent cities) etc. I also recently saw the documentary Jesus Camp and it fueled my interest even more. I would really like to read more about these kinds of communities, double points for creepiness and/or magical realism/fantasy. (Christian-based cults are also very much interesting to me.) --W   7. I would like to get more into science fiction. I've read the Old Man's War series by John Scalzi and loved it. I tried reading a Long Way to a Small Angry Planet and couldn't finish it. If you have any fast-paced, action-packed science fic recommendations I would really appreciate it! Thanks. --Jodie   Books Discussed Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot (trigger warning: child abuse, suicidal ideation, self-harm, domestic violence) A Conjuring of Light by VE Schwab Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant 100 Places in Greece Every Woman Should Go by Amanda Summer Traveling with Pomegranates by Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Klay by Michael Chabon Saint Mazie by Jami Attenberg (plus Up in the Old Hotel by Joseph Mitchell) If We Were Villains by ML Rio Books Like The Secret History post Long Black Veil by Jennifer Finney Boylan Dead Letters by Caite Dolan-Leach The Secret History of Las Vegas by Chris Abani The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (trigger warning: domestic violence) Infomocracy by Malka Older Bone Street Rumba series by Daniel José Older (Half-Resurrection Blues #1)

In this best selling book by Chloe Benjamin, our hosts return to 1969, when America’s future generation was rebelling against the past in order to author their own culture.

Chloe Benjamin is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Immortalists, a #1 Indie Next Pick, #1 Library Reads pick, Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection, Amazon Best Book of the Month, and an iBooks Favorite. Her first novel, The Anatomy of Dreams, received the Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award and was long listed for the 2014 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. Her work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. Originally from San Francisco, CA, Chloe is a graduate of Vassar College and the M.F.A. in fiction at the University of Wisconsin. She lives with her husband in Madison, WI.

We share how closely we follow the news, our favorite (and least favorite) news sources, and our approach to talking about the news with our kids. We'd love to hear how you consume news and any favorite sources you have to share. We reference:1440The SkimmNPR Politics Podcast and Up FirstRaising Race Conscious ChildrenLife latelySarah shares about her family's spring break trip to St. Louis.Abby is teaching a childbirth education class through her yoga studio.Reading latelySarah finished The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin, which explores the themes of fate, destiny, and how much control we have over our lives.Abby listened to Still Me, the third book in a popular fiction series by JoJo Moyes. (The first two are Me Before You and After You.)Eating latelyAbby is making fancy bagels: copious amounts of cream cheese, capers, and pastrami flavored smoked salmon (thanks, Trader Joe's!).Sarah found the perfect naan recipe.If you’d like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our shownotes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode Forty Three Show Notes CW = Chris Wolak EF = Emily Fine – Windham Campbell Awards – See the 2018 winners: http://windhamcampbell.org/recipients Join our Goodreads Group! Let us know what you want us to choose as the next read along. You can email, tweet or join the discussion on the Goodreads page. – Currently Reading/Listening – Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide Open Heart – Scott Stabile (EF) Chicago Poems – Carl Sandburg (CW) The Selected Letters of Willa Cather – Willa Cather, Andrew Jewell (CW) Broken Girls – Simone St. James (CW) Read Chris’s review of the book and enter a giveaway to win the book here. Cooking for Jeffrey: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook – Ina Garten (EF) “16 Bean” Pasta Fagioli recipe here *Changes made by Emily: Did not puree any of the beans, drained all of them and threw them into the soup whole. Cooked pasta separately and added to each bowl of soup as it was devoured. Put cooked pasta into the individual servings that were put into freezer. Delish – enjoy! – Just Read – Tangerine – Christine Mangan (CW) The Hate U Give – Angie Thomas (EF) The Light We Lost – Jill Santopolo (EF) – Biblio Adventures – On March 12th, Emily went to see Chloe Benjamin author of The Immortalists and Jill Santopolo author of The Light We Lost at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT. Chris saw the play Murder on the Orient Express at Hartford Stage for her birthday. Chris visited the Peterborough Town Library in New Hampshire touts itself as the first tax supported library in the country. Literary Monadnock – Peterborough is known as a literary mecca. Read about it here. Toadstool Bookshop – Peterborough, NH – Upcoming Jaunts – University of Nebraska live stream on Our Cather Heritage: Willa Cather’s Modern Relevance. March 20th – Emily is heading to Providence, RI for the Point Street Reading Series. Laura & Emma – Kate Greathead Start Without Me – Joshua Max Feldman Girls Burn Brighter – Shobha Rao Only Child – Rhiannon Navin The Cloister – James Carroll Emily is heading to Bookshop Santa Cruz on March 26th to see Luis Alberto Urrea discuss his book The House of Broken Angels and on March 28th to see Leslie Karst discuss her book Death Al Fresco April 4th – Jeff Kinney’s bookstore An Unlikely Story Bookstore & Cafe to see Michael Finkel discuss his book Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit – Upcoming Reads – The Dog Healers: A Novel – Mark Winik (CW) Eats of Eden – Tabitha Blankenbiller (EF) Wedding Date – Jasmine Guillory (EF) Goodbye, Vitamin – Rachel Khong (EF) The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future and The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World – Chris Guillebeau (EF) – Also Mentioned – Check out Ryan Ludman: This Charming Rant Newsletter /// Instagram: my.books.my.shelf His Maurice read along cocktail can be found here East of Eden – John Steinbeck All Things Pat Conroy Live by Night (Coughlin #2) – Dennis Lehane Chris Guillebeau's podcast is called Side Hustle School The Readers Podcast How Reading Changed My Life – Anna Quindlin i like my body when it is with your by E.E. Cummings i like my body when it is with your body. It is so quite new a thing. Muscles better and nerves more. i like your body. i like what it does, i like its hows. i like to feel the spine of your body and its bones,and the trembling -firm-smooth ness and which i will again and again and again kiss, i like kissing this and that of you, i like, slowly stroking the,shocking fuzz of your electric furr,and what-is-it comes over parting flesh….And eyes big love-crumbs, and possibly i like the thrill of under me you so quite new

A new theatrical adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at The Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre aims to be one of the most faithful versions to the original novel. What does this add to our understanding of the play and of the Creature? This year's Palme d'Or winning film The Square, is a Swedish satirical drama dealing with the world of contemporary art and our personal boundaries and responsibilities. Chloe Benjamin's latest novel 'The Immortalists' follows the lives of a group of contemporary New York Jewish American siblings and poses the question "how would you live your life if you knew the day you would die'? Two exhibitions have opened this week in London of the work of Tacita Dean (former YBA), known primarily for her work in film Annihilation is a new release on Netflix, written and directed by Alex Garland. With five female leads, its scheduled theatrical release has been dropped, but can we read into that decision: that it's no good? Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Susannah Clapp, Ryan Gilbey and Alex Clark. The producer is Oliver Jones.

Hey there word nerds! Today I am delighted to have author Chloe Benjamin on the show! Chloe received an MFA in fiction from the University of Wisconsin, and her first novel, The Anatomy of Dreams, received the Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award and was longlisted for the 2014 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. Her latest novel, The Immortalists, received extraordinary pre-publication excitement and has already been optioned for a major U.S. television series. I myself have been buzzing about this book since May 2017 where it was featured in the BookExpo America Adult Buzz Panel. Listen in as we chat about Chloe’s awesome new book, and crafting an overarching narrative in a story with shifting points of view.   In this episode Chloe and I discuss: The art of the prologue, when to use one and how to do it right. Combining shifting character perspectives with a continuous narrative thread. Crafting a multiple protagonist story. Doing justice to your secondary characters while keeping them in a supporting role. How to hit the right emotional notes in your readers. Plus, Chloe’s #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/190

Episode Forty Show Notes CW = Chris Wolak EF = Emily Fine – Our 4th Giveaway – The winner is Sally – entrant #42: Stay with Me – Ayobami Adebayo Sweetgirl – Travis Mulahauser Love and Other Consolation Prizes – Jamie Ford Saints for All Occasions – J. Courtney Sullivan Choicemagazinelistening.org – A free talking magazine service. Join our Goodreads Group! Let us know what you want us to choose as the next read along. You can email, tweet or join the discussion on the Goodreads page. – Currently Reading/Listening – The Hate U Give – Angie Thomas (EF) The Selected Letters of Willa Cather – Willa Cather, Andrew Jewell (CW) Chicago Poems – Carl Sandburg (CW) Tangerine – Christine Mangan (CW) – Just Read – Echo Killing (Harper McClain #1) – Christi Daugherty (CW) (release date March 13) White Houses – Amy Bloom (EF) Anatomy of a Miracle – Jonathan Miles (EF) – Biblio Adventures – Emily went to the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library to hear Amy Bloom speak about her new book – White Houses – sponsored by Breakwater Books. Chris attended the book club for the Witness Stones Project at the Guilford Library where they discussed Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. Chris and Laura watched the movie October Sky based on the book Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam. – Upcoming Jaunts – Chris is going to see the play Murder on the Orient Express March 12th – Nathaniel Philbrick presents his new book Second Wind: A Nantucket Sailor’s Odyssey in partnership with Bank Square Books at Mystic Congregational Church March 12th – Chloe Benjamin author of The Immortalists will be at RJ Julia’s in Madison with Jill Santopolo author of The Light We Lost. April 19th – Chris and Emily are planning a visit to Bank Square Books in Mystic, RI for Cozy Mystery Night featuring Liz Mugavero, Wendi Corsi Staub and Shari Randall hosted by Our Mystery Man – John Valeri! Look for his byline at Mystery Scene Magazine and Suspense Magazine. – Upcoming Reads – The Dog Healers: A Novel – Mark Winik (CW) Broken Girls – Simone St. James (CW) Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide Open Heart – Scott Stabile (EF) Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers Who Helped Win World War II – Liza Mundy (CW) – 4th Read Along – Maurice – E.M. Forster (CW) (EF) The Goodreads Discussion can be found here. – Also Mentioned – Thomas Otto – The Readers Podcast and Hogglestock Blog Joyce Carol Oates – Go Listen to Eric Karl Anderson at LonesomeReader.com (blog) for his A Beginner’s Guide to Reading (video) Chris has read three Joyce Carol Oates books: The Accursed Beasts Middle Age: A Romance Night School – C.J. Daugherty Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold and the Fate of the American Revolution – Nathaniel Philbrick Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? – Jeannette Winterson Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit – Jeannette Winterson The Well of Loneliness – Radclyffe Hall The World Broke in Two: Virginia Woolf, T.S. Eliot, D.H. Lawrence, E.M. Forster and the Year that Changed Literature – Bill Goldstein

This sunny hour: Andrew Marjoribanks, Wordsworth Books, brings a bagful of the best in fiction and non-fiction. Beveley Roos Muller finds 'Head Case' by Ross Armstrong unforgettable, an absolute one-off; smart, cheeky, with the oddest and most original detective character. John Hanks takes a trip down the 'River of Gold – Narratives and exploration of the Great Limpopo' by Peter Norton, Mike Gardiner and Clive Walker much, much more than Kipling's ‘great, grey, green, greasy Limpopo all set about with fever trees'. Philip Todres talks to Sylvia Brunders who has just published 'Parading Respectability – The cultural and moral aesthetics of the Christmas Bands Movement in the Western Cape'. Vanessa Levenstein loved Clare Robertson's 'Under Glass', and do bear in mind that Clare is the winner of the 2014 Sunday Times Fiction Prize. And the good news is that Under Glass is one of our prizes today. Melvyn Minnaar talks delightedly to poet Karin Schimke about her inspiring new book 'Navigate' and Cindy Moritz much enjoyed the fanciful 'The Immortalists' by Chloe Benjamin, where four siblings go to a fortune teller in their childhood and find out the dates they're going to die. How do they choose to live their lives?

Fine Music Radio — This sunny hour: Andrew Marjoribanks, Wordsworth Books, brings a bagful of the best in fiction and non-fiction. Beveley Roos Muller finds 'Head Case' by Ross Armstrong unforgettable, an absolute one-off; smart, cheeky, with the oddest and most original detective character. John Hanks takes a trip down the 'River of Gold – Narratives and exploration of the Great Limpopo' by Peter Norton, Mike Gardiner and Clive Walker much, much more than Kipling’s ‘great, grey, green, greasy Limpopo all set about with fever trees’. Philip Todres talks to Sylvia Brunders who has just published 'Parading Respectability – The cultural and moral aesthetics of the Christmas Bands Movement in the Western Cape'. Vanessa Levenstein loved Clare Robertson’s 'Under Glass', and do bear in mind that Clare is the winner of the 2014 Sunday Times Fiction Prize. And the good news is that Under Glass is one of our prizes today. Melvyn Minnaar talks delightedly to poet Karin Schimke about her inspiring new book 'Navigate' and Cindy Moritz much enjoyed the fanciful 'The Immortalists' by Chloe Benjamin, where four siblings go to a fortune teller in their childhood and find out the dates they’re going to die. How do they choose to live their lives?

we speak with with Chloe Benjamin about her new novel The Immortalists, which has been receiving high praise. She is also the author of The Anatomy of Dreams, which received the Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award and was longlisted for the 2014 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize.  We also talk with Breezy, a young writer who lives in Minnesota and attends college, about what it's like starting out in the field – the challenges faced and the hopes for success.

Litquake's "Lit Cast Live" series of events at Bay Area bookstores continues with Chloe Benjamin, on tour for her novel THE IMMORTALISTS, described by The Guardian as "not just a novel about grief; it conjures characters with such dimension that you mourn them too, a magic rare enough to leave one astonished." THE IMMORTALISTS is Benjamin's second novel, following her award-winning debut THE ANATOMY OF DREAMS in 2014. This appearance was recorded live at Green Apple Books on the Park in San Francisco.  https://www.facebook.com/litquake  https://twitter.com/Litquake

This week we're chatting about methods for controlling werewolf episodes, the adorable frustration that is Tara's love, and the (brief) return of Oz in episodes 419, 'New Moon Rising' For more hot chicks with[out] superpowers check out: Emily has been reading 'Trainwreck' by Sady Doyle, all about why we love to hate women in the media. Hannah has been making a lot of bread lately with the help of 'The Bread Bible' by Rose Levy Beranbaum and her amazing author style Haley has been reading 'The Immortalist' by Chloe Benjamin and recommends it if you're in the mood for some solid fantasy.

Gayle shares the books that she took with her on her travels to Asia and then Gayle and Nicole discuss the ins and outs of picking the right vacation book for the right moment. They also chat about their differing perspectives on The Leavers and the short story collections that leave them cold. Books Discussed on this Podcast http://amzn.to/2syzNAf (Born To Run) by Bruce Springsteen http://amzn.to/2EyySFA (Best Day Ever) by Kaira Rouda http://amzn.to/2Cnfd5j (The Leavers) by Lisa Ko http://amzn.to/2C2gd34 (Loner) by Teddy Wayne http://amzn.to/2CpRJfZ (Bobcat and Other Stories) by Rebecca Lee http://amzn.to/2Cpt1wp (Awayland) by Ramona Ausubel http://amzn.to/2CpTOZa (Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty) by Ramona Ausubel http://amzn.to/2EwdG34 (The Immortalists) by Chloe Benjamin http://amzn.to/2HmS6vt (The Hazel Wood) by Melissa Albert What We're Reading http://amzn.to/2CpfW63 (Mrs.) by Caitlin Macy http://amzn.to/2F8Q8hH (The Wolves of Winter) by Tyrell Johnson http://amzn.to/2CpqMsS (Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century) by Jessica Bruder http://amzn.to/2C0GQp6 (The Bookseller) by Cynthia Swanson New & Forthcoming http://amzn.to/2CpgOYn (I Am I Am I Am) by Maggie Farrell http://amzn.to/2o4vyrg (The Only Story) by Julian Barnes http://amzn.to/2HkezcB (The Queen of Hearts) by Kimmery Martin http://amzn.to/2HkrA61 (Educated: A Memoir) by Tara Westover http://amzn.to/2CqtnTc (Black Fortunes) by Shomari Wills Support this podcast

If you knew the date of your death, how would you live your life? Chloe Benjamin expertly explores how four different people answer this question in her sophomore novel The Immortalists.

If you knew the day you were going to die, how would you live your life? That question lies at the heart of Chloe Benjamin's new book "The Immortalists". See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A spoiler free review of The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. A novel of fate, choices, and family bonds. Show notes: http://mediastrange.com/kimherewithbooks

Chloe Benjamin is equally adept at creating myths and busting them. The Immortalists has enjoyed a tremendous amount of buzz, listed as one of the most anticipated books of 2018 on more than one list. This is the kind of buzz usually reserved for debut novels or novels from household name authors. Chloe is, instead, a second-time author following a first novel that sold well, but on a more modest scale. In the publishing industry, like any other industry, there are many myths, and not just the ones that live inside of books. One of them is that you can't expect to sell a second book if your first wasn't a blockbuster. Chloe broke this myth herself with The Immortalists. We discuss this myth in this episode, along with many other things: our shared love of bathrobes and a debate about the advantages of executive assistant jobs while writing books. Chloe is living proof that things don't always proceed the way "they" say they will. She's written a gorgeous book that deserves every bit of attention it is getting and I hope you leave this episode just as inspired as I was after our conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE IMMORTALISTS author, Chloe Benjamin, joins Amy to talk uncertainty, faith, family, and magic. The interview with the author starts at 10:50. This episode features two special guests! The hosts of the Read It Forward podcast, Abbe and Emma, visit the show for a brief book discussion. Learn more about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2Bh0AB3

Autumn and Kendra chat with Chloe Benjamin about her latest novel, The Immortalists. They discuss the inspiration for The Immortalists, living life vs. merely surviving, and the nature of fate. Author Bio Chloe Benjamin is the author of the novel The Anatomy of Dreams, which received the Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award and was longlisted for the 2014 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. A San Francisco native, Benjamin is a graduate of Vassar College and of the University of Wisconsin, where she received her MFA in fiction. Her fiction, poetry, and essays have been published in The Millions, PANK, Ninth Letter, and elsewhere. She lives with her husband in Madison, Wisconsin and is twenty-eight years old. Buy the Book | Chloe's Website Twitter | Instagram ---------------------- Don't you just love our new theme music? Many thanks to our talented friends Isaac and Sarah Greene for composing and recording it for us. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be sure you don’t miss the latest news, reviews, and fur child photos. Support us on Patreon and get insider goodies! A special thanks to our patrons, Carley T. and Stephanie W. CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email us hello@readingwomenpodcast.com. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website Music "Reading Women" Composed and Recorded by Isaac and Sarah  Greene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you knew the date of your death, how would you live your life? This is the premise of Chloe Benjamin's second novel The Immortalists, which was hailed "2018's First Must-Read" by Entertainment Weekly.  Just the Right Book Podcast caught up with the self-proclaimed "midwest convert" right before her book tour. And stay tuned after the conversation with Chloe to hear the latest book recommendations from Lori Fazio, the COO of RJ Julia in Madison, CT.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Cyd Oppenheimer talks with author Chloe Benjamin about unreliable narrators ("To me, every narrator is unreliable"), about allowing herself to write characters whose lived experience differs from her own ("research and empathy are the best way I've found to give myself that permission"), and choosing to end not with death but with healing; guest readers Annie Thoms and Jessica Sager join Oppenheimer to discuss the journeys of oppressed peoples, the stories that we tell ourselves, and what it means to believe in transformation.

In our regional roundtable: A county board rejects a sheriff's pursuit of enforcing ICE policy on Cape Cod, Rhode Island's sky-high poverty rate and the opioid crisis hits home for a New Hampshire police chief. All that and more! Guests: Arnie Arnesen, of WNHN's "The Attitude With Arnie Arnesen"; Philip Eil, freelance journalist in Providence, R.I.; and Paul Pronovost, editor of the Cape Cod Times. In this week's Lagniappe segment: It's our January pick for Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club. We speak with author Chloe Benjamin about her new novel, "The Immortalists," which follows four siblings over five decades as they live their lives and share a mysterious bond: They all know when they will die. Guest: Chloe Benjamin. More UTR: news.wgbh.org/utr Follow Callie on Twitter: @CallieCrossley Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/UndertheRadarWGBH

Chloe Benjamin's second book, The Immortalists is one of the most anticipated books of 2018. In this week's Tidbits episode we give you a special look inside the book with an excerpt read by Chloe herself! And tune in next week to Just the Right Book Podcast to hear Roxanne's full interview with Chloe Benjamin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole and Gayle make a bunch of promises they probably won't keep when they share their 2017 Summer Reading Lists. But our ambitiousness is your gain, as we list a ton of promising books that we want to get to over the summer. Books mentioned: http://amzn.to/2tYP2lz (The Marriage Pact), Michelle Richmond http://amzn.to/2u8k4HS (Unraveling Oliver), Liz Nugent http://amzn.to/2tYFwyD (The Immortalists), Chloe Benjamin http://amzn.to/2tYPdNL (Something Rich And Strange), Ron Rash http://amzn.to/2tYyudf (The Picture Of Dorian Gray), Oscar Wilde http://amzn.to/2u8xGDh (The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde), Robert Louis Stevenson http://amzn.to/2ty3FLy (The Miniaturist), Jessie Burton http://amzn.to/2u8mPJc (The Wife Between Us), Sarah Pekkanen http://amzn.to/2u2XeAB (An American Marriage), Tayari Jones http://amzn.to/2tYGvyP (Mrs. Fletcher), Tom Perrotta http://amzn.to/2u8yeZR (Our Little Racket), Angelica Baker http://amzn.to/2tFMx4U (The Leavers), Lisa Ko http://amzn.to/2v3sf4X (Al Franken, Giant Of The Senate), Al Franken http://amzn.to/2tG34Wt (The Versions Of Us), Laura Barnett http://amzn.to/2u03J7O (Real American), Julie Lythcott-Haims http://amzn.to/2tZXIba (1984), George Orwell http://amzn.to/2u0hnb7 (Jane Eyre), Charlotte Bronte http://amzn.to/2v3sk8D (Young Jane Young), Gabrielle Zevin http://amzn.to/2tFJ7zc (Cartwheel), Jennifer DuBois http://amzn.to/2u9XVsY (Ginny Moon), Benjamin Ludwig http://amzn.to/2tZMPq0 (The Last Hack), Christopher Brookmyre http://amzn.to/2v3mCUi (Standard Deviation), Katherine Heiny

This week, Chris is back to discuss the books he and Annie read in May, one of which doesn't actually come out until next calendar year. Whoops. Also, May is a very, very long month. Annie read: + When You Find Out the World is Against You by Kelly Oxford + Option B by Sheryl Sandberg + Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett + The Assistants by Camille Perri + Ms. Marvel, vol. 1: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona + The Senator's Children by Nicholas Montemarano (out November 7) + The Leavers by Lisa Ko + Windfall by Jennifer Smith + Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny + The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin (out January 2018) Chris read: + The Inquisitor's Tale by Adam Gidwitz + It Devours! by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor (out October 17) + Borne by Jeff VanderMeer See also Katie Couric's interview with Sheryl Sandberg here.