Podcasts about crawdads sing

Get your copy of "The Enchanted April" by Elizabeth von Arnim here: https://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-April-Penguin-Classics/dp/0143107739/ Get your copy of "A Man Called Ove: A Novel" by Fredrik Backman here: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Called-Ove-Novel/dp/1476738025/ Get your copy of "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens here: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Crawdads-Sing-Delia-Owens/dp/0735219109/ Get your copy of "Simplicity, A Love Story" by Jackie Adams here: https://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-Love-Story-Jackie-Adams-ebook/dp/B0B257LHHK/   Learn more about Jackie and her books here: https://jackieadamssite.wordpress.com/   Until next time!

Hello and welcome the 169th episode of Film Freakz, our podcast about movies! This episode we chose to talk about the movie Where the Crawdads Sing from 2022! This podcast features YemmytheFerret (Yemmy), RaeofPositivity (Rae), Taymation Studios (Tay), and JustKalas (Kalas). This movie was chosen by Rae who didn't see a single Crawdad in the film. When a man is found dead, a woman who lives by herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina becomes the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal many secrets. Directed by Olivia Newman. Thank you for listening on all platforms! We want YOUR recommendations for the FAN VOTE! Send them in by commenting on the YouTube version, messaging us on our social medias, or sending us an email!Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/yemmytheferretTwitter: https://twitter.com/YemmyTheFerretBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yemmytheferret.bsky.socialJoin my Discord: https://discord.gg/b9NaNgp

French screen icon Isabelle Huppert unpacks obsession, money and power in her latest film The Richest Woman in the World.Remarkably Bright Creatures makes its way to Netflix as a film starring Sally Field. Shelby Van Pelt, author of the bestselling novel behind the film, and director Olivia Newman (Where the Crawdads Sing) discuss.Presenter, Jason Di RossoProducer, Sarah CorbettSound engineer, Allyse SymonsArts editor, Rhiannon Brown

French screen icon Isabelle Huppert unpacks obsession, money and power in her latest film The Richest Woman in the World.Remarkably Bright Creatures makes its way to Netflix as a film starring Sally Field. Shelby Van Pelt, author of the bestselling novel behind the film, and director Olivia Newman (Where the Crawdads Sing) discuss.Presenter, Jason Di RossoProducer, Sarah CorbettSound engineer, Allyse SymonsArts editor, Rhiannon Brown

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: both discuss plane reading and its advantages Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: book recs for each enneagram type Before We Go: our new segment featuring a bookish friend post and a sleeper hit brought by Meredith Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . .   1:31 - Bookish Moments of the Week 1:55 - The House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas 2:03 - @hollyslitmagic on Instagram 2:50 - Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 8:08 - Current Reads 8:28 - The Midnight Show by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne (Meredith) 10:10 - Diavola by Jennifer Thorne 10:28 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live 13:31 - Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 16:17 - Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo 18:23 - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali (Kaytee) 18:35 - The Stationary Shop by Marjan Kamali 23:09 - Radical Focus by Christina Wodke (Meredith) 24:45 - Traction by Gino Wickman  28:59 - Disney Adults by AJ Wolfe (Kaytee) 36:55 - When The Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy (Meredith) 42:30 - Empire of Shadows by Jacquelyn Benson (Kaytee) 47:09 - Deep Dive: Books for Each Enneagram Type 47:15 - CR Season 3: Episode 37 49:20 - American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld (9) 49:45 - Zorrie by Laird Hunt (9) 51:11 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman (9) 52:23 - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby (8) 53:18 - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (8) 54:22 - Where'd You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple (7) 55:44 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (7) 56:54 - We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter (6) 57:04 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live 57:55 - The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix (6) 59:33 - Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel (5) 59:52 - The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro (5) 1:00:54 - Shark Heart by Emily Habeck (4) 1:01:46 - Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery (4) 1:01:54 - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (4) 1:02:51 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (3) 1:03:01 - Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez (3) 1:03:49 - Erasure by Percival Everett (3) 1:05:14 - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (2) 1:06:16 - The Four Winds by Kristen Hannah (2) 1:06:42 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2) 1:08:30 - Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver (1) 1:10:06 - The Home-maker by Dorothy Canfield Fisher (1) 1:13:05 - Before We Go Kaytee highlights a bookish friend post Meredith brings a sleeper hit 1:14:25 - Wives Like Us by Plum Sykes   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. May's IPL is brought to us from a new to us bookstore, Book & Books in Coral Gables, Florida Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Director Olivia Newman ("Where the Crawdads Sing") shares insights on making her latest film, "Remarkably Bright Creatures" (premiering May 8th on Netflix), including bringing to life the central CG character of Marcellus the Octopus.

Since its first episode in April 2006, the “Book Review” podcast has played host to hundreds of authors talking about their new works and possibly as many conversations about the best (and sometimes worst) that books have to offer. In this anniversary episode, the Book Review editor Gilbert Cruz is joined by the deputy editor Tina Jordan and the critic Dwight Garner to look back at some of the titles, trends and turning points that have helped define the last two decades in publishing. They revisit blockbuster hits, literary movements and industry-shifting moments, starting with an unforgettable Oprah-related controversy and moving through several hit genres and literary trends. To close out this two-decade retrospective, Cruz puts his colleagues' literary memories to the test with an only slightly grueling quiz. Books discussed on this episode: “A Million Little Pieces,” by James Frey “Eat, Pray, Love,” by Elizabeth Gilbert “The Hunger Games,” by Suzanne Collins “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” by J.K. Rowling “The Road,” by Cormac McCarthy “Twilight,” by Stephenie Meyer “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” by Stieg Larsson “My Struggle,” Book 1, by Karl Ove Knausgaard “How Should a Person Be?,” by Sheila Heti “My Brilliant Friend,” by Elena Ferrante “The Story of the Lost Child,” by Elena Ferrante “Wolf Hall,” by Hilary Mantel “Bring Up the Bodies,” by Hilary Mantel “The Mirror and the Light,” by Hilary Mantel “Life,” by Keith Richards with James Fox “Just Kids,” by Patti Smith “Born to Run,” by Bruce Springsteen “Chronicles: Volume 1,” by Bob Dylan “Fifty Shades of Grey,” by E.L. James “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn “The Sellout,” by Paul Beatty “Where the Crawdads Sing,” by Delia Owens “American Dirt,” by Jeanine Cummins “Crying in H Mart,” by Michelle Zauner “Blood, Bones & Butter,” by Gabrielle Hamilton “Heat,” by Bill Buford “Dirt,” by Bill Buford “The Song of Achilles,” by Madeline Miller “We Were Liars,” by E. Lockhart “A Court of Thorns and Roses,” by Sarah J. Maas “Fourth Wing,” by Rebecca Yarros Listen to and Follow ‘The Book Review' Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We Want to Hear From You We would love to hear your thoughts about this episode, and about the Book Review's podcast in general. You can send them to thebookreview@nytimes.com. Credits The “Book Review” podcast is hosted by Gilbert Cruz and produced by Sarah Diamond and Amy Pearl with help this week from Alex Barron. The show is edited by Larissa Anderson and mixed by Pedro Rosado. Special thanks to MJ Franklin, Dahlia Haddad and Brooke Minters. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when two people from completely different generations—each carrying their own hidden scars—find healing through an unexpected friendship? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with rising young actor Luke David Blumm to talk about his role in the deeply moving new film The Optimist. Luke shares insights from working on major projects like Where the Crawdads Sing, The King of Staten Island, and hit TV series including The Walking Dead, Watchmen, and The Sinner. At the heart of today's conversation is The Optimist, inspired by the true story of Holocaust survivor Herbert Heller—and the unexpected friendship that helps bring long-buried trauma into the light. This episode explores intergenerational healing, resilience, and the profound transformation that happens when we are finally seen, heard, and understood.

Toronto Sceptres players Claire Dalton and Raygan Kirk share a love of reading, so they decided to start a team book club. They join the show to discuss how the club works, balancing meetings with a busy PWHL schedule and what they're currently reading. Plus, writer and critic Jason Guriel on what makes the perfect book blurb and Canadian legend Fefe Dobson shares which book has been inspiring her lately.Books discussed on this week's show include:The Secret Lives of Murderer's Wives by Elizabeth ArnottGod of the Woods by Liz MooreWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensA Complicated Kindness by Miriam ToewsGone Before Goodbye by Harlan Coben and Reese WitherspoonLinda McCartney: Life in Photographs by Annie Leibovitz and Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/22 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/22 Kerry Provenzano Kerry's friend and colleague, Chloé Finn, joins her to chat about what they read in 2025 and what they're planning to read in 2026. Chloé discusses authors who create rich interior worlds and Kerry bench presses a gigantic Collins Dictionary. Kerry's friend and colleague, Chloé Finn, joins her to chat about what they read in 2025 and what they're planning to read in 2026. Chloé discusses authors who create rich interior worlds and Kerry bench presses a gigantic Collins Dictionary. clean 3136 Kerry's friend and colleague, Chloé Finn, joins her to chat about what they read in 2025 and what they're planning to read in 2026. Chloé discusses authors who create rich interior worlds and Kerry bench presses a gigantic Collins Dictionary. Guest Starring: Chloé Finn Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Follow Chloé on Instagram A Secret History by Donna Tart A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas Fahrenheit 182 by Mark Hoppus This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes In Praise of Walking by Shane O'Mara Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Heartburn by Nora Ephron Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Tart by Slutty Cheff English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged | Collins Dictionaries Normal People by Sally Rooney East of Eden by John Steinbeck The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy A Real Piece of Work by Freya Bromley Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë The Rest is Entertainment Podcast | Goalhanger "Wuthering Heights" Trailer (2026) The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan Nesting by Roisin O'Donnell A Long Game by Elizabeth McCracken Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams You Don't Need a Smartphone by August Lamm HMD Barbie™ Phone There's Someone in Reception: Adventures in Local Journalism How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend: A Neuroscientist's Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life by Dr. Rachel Barr Mind Games by Annie Vernon

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/paperplaces/22 http://relay.fm/paperplaces/22 Reading Roundup 25/26 with Chloé Finn 22 Kerry Provenzano Kerry's friend and colleague, Chloé Finn, joins her to chat about what they read in 2025 and what they're planning to read in 2026. Chloé discusses authors who create rich interior worlds and Kerry bench presses a gigantic Collins Dictionary. Kerry's friend and colleague, Chloé Finn, joins her to chat about what they read in 2025 and what they're planning to read in 2026. Chloé discusses authors who create rich interior worlds and Kerry bench presses a gigantic Collins Dictionary. clean 3136 Kerry's friend and colleague, Chloé Finn, joins her to chat about what they read in 2025 and what they're planning to read in 2026. Chloé discusses authors who create rich interior worlds and Kerry bench presses a gigantic Collins Dictionary. Guest Starring: Chloé Finn Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Follow Chloé on Instagram A Secret History by Donna Tart A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas Fahrenheit 182 by Mark Hoppus This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes In Praise of Walking by Shane O'Mara Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Heartburn by Nora Ephron Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Tart by Slutty Cheff English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged | Collins Dictionaries Normal People by Sally Rooney East of Eden by John Steinbeck The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy A Real Piece of Work by Freya Bromley Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë The Rest is Entertainment Podcast | Goalhanger "Wuthering Heights" Trailer (2026) The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan Nesting by Roisin O'Donnell A Long Game by Elizabeth McCracken Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams You Don't Need a Smartphone by August Lamm HMD Barbie™ Phone There's Someone in Reception: Adventures in Local Journalism How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend: A Neuroscientist's Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life by Dr. Rachel Barr Mind Games by Annie Vernon

Becky and Jakob talk about "the crawdad book," a.k.a. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson, and more!

I'm talking about why reading is still my favorite form of media and why nothing else compares. I share some of the books that shaped me and explain why reading slows me down, deepens empathy, and gives me something no other medium can.Books I mention in this episodeHomegoing by Yaa GyasiThe Vanishing Half by Brit BennettThe River Is Waiting by Wally LambThe Nightingale by Kristin HannahWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Sami Young - a mom, wife, PE teacher, and avid reader who is perpetually caught between just one more chapter and not knowing what to read next. She's a proud millennial with a TBR list taller than my houseplants, and you might remember her from Episode 63, when she joined me alongside her son, Jarek.Episode Highlights:How Sami keeps a book with her everywhere she goes, even when reading time is short.What her real-life reading routine looks like right now and why nighttime has become her go-to.Easing into audiobooks by co-reading with a print copy.Why she likes to switch genres between books instead of reading the same kind back-to-back.Reflecting on reading aloud to her son when he was younger and how that shaped his love of reading.What it's like to be a family of re-readers (and why their bookshelves are always full).Savoring quiet reading moments - like sitting in the sunshine with a book and wishing it could last forever.Show NotesSome links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.Books and authors mentioned in the episode:Alan Gratz books (book recs in Ep. 6 with Lilianna)Six of Crows by Leigh BardugoHarry Potter series by J.K. RowlingWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensThe Four Winds by Kristin HannahPrisoner of War by Michael P. SpradlinThe Other Woman by Sandie JonesBook FlightThe House Across the Lake by Riley SagerPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryThe Last Year of the War by Susan Meissner✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

In this episode, we welcome Chris Welcker, CAS. Chris is an Emmy award-winning Production Sound Mixer who has worked on projects including Sinners, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, Daisy Jones & The Six, Where the Crawdads Sing, Bill & Ted Face the Music, Mudbound, Patriots Day, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Deepwater Horizon, Jurassic World, and 12 Years a Slave. In our chat, he shares on his career path, about the art of recording sound on set, and behind-the-scenes of his incredible work on Sinners.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:ICYMI: AJA's biggest product releases in 2025From multi-channel HD and 4K/UltraHD IP video solutions, to Mini-Converters for bridging between resolutions, connectivity types, protocols, and codecs, a Mini-Converter frame, and a high-capacity 12G-SDI router, AJA announced several new products in 2025 that address emerging workflow needs across broadcast, production, post, and proAV. Get the full rundown hereInsights on “Die My Love” with Seamus McGarvey ASC, BSC:Shoot. Store. Secure. Smile.The OWC Guardian is a bus‑powered, portable NVMe SSD featuring 256‑bit AES OPAL hardware encryption and a color touch‑screen for intuitive, secure access. With up to 1,000 MB/s real‑world transfer speeds, platform‑agnostic operation (Mac, PC, iPad Pro), and a rugged anodized aluminum enclosure, it's built to protect audit‑sensitive media and projects anytime, anywhere. Learn more hereVimeo Austin Event:Dec. 9th | AFS CinemaA night of inspiring Vimeo Staff Picks + live filmmaker commentary!6:30pm Doors7:30-9pm Films + commentary 9-11pm Reception (complimentary drinks + bites)RSVP required | Free tickets hereSeats are first come, first served.ZEISS Holiday Special:Save 25% on ZEISS Nano PrimesThere's a whole world of exceptional moments to be captured out there. Make sure you are prepared and save big during the ZEISS Holiday event! Save up to $6,400 off the list price on select ZEISS Nano Prime lenses. Check out the Nano Primes hereWomen in Media Holiday ToastDec. 6th | 10am – 2pmHotel Sofitel | Beverly Hills, CAJoin Women In Media as we raise a glass to legendary women of the entertainment industry. There will be a champagne brunch, silent auction, panel with honorees, and celebratory toasts by their toastmasters.Holiday Toast Honorees include: Ashley Nicole Black, Writer/Actor (Shrinking, Ted Lasso, A Black Lady Sketch Show), Toastmaster Chelsea Devantez, Comedian, Writer (The Problem with John Stewart, Girls5Eva), Krystina Figg, Best Boy Grip, Grip (Superman, Killers of the Flower Moon, Dunkirk), and Mandy Walker, AM, ACS, ASC, Director of Photography (Elvis, Hidden Figures, Mulan), President of the American Society of Cinematographers. Get tickets and tables hereMeet Stream Deck Studio:Meet Stream Deck Studio, the ultimate control surface designed for professional broadcast and live production environments. Built on the iconic Elgato hardware and powered by Bitfocus software, it offers a hyper-customizable experience that simplifies even the most complex workflows. With compatibility across hundreds of devices from the industry's top vendors, Stream Deck Studio gives you complete command over your production setup, making it easier than ever to create seamless, high-quality broadcasts. Call Videoguys at 800-323-2325 to learn more and take your production control to the next level today! Explore herePodcast Rewind:Nov. 2025 - Ep. 106…Advertise in “The Making Of” and reach 250,000+ film, TV and video industry pros each week. For more information, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Cinemapodgrapher, one of our new hosts, Hannah, sits down with acclaimed production designer Sue Chan, whose work spans Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Where the Crawdads Sing, Colossal, and now the highly anticipated series Murderbot. Together they explore Sue's approach to world-building, the design of the AI-driven character at the heart of Murderbot, and how her background in architecture, theatre and art direction shaped her storytelling eye. Sue opens up about balancing practical and visual effects, creating entire alien languages, and grounding futuristic sci-fi worlds in human emotion and design history. A thoughtful, inspiring conversation about collaboration, imagination and the craft of building worlds we can believe in. This podcast is proudly brought to you by our technology partners Sony Produced by Deb Van Dieren Hosted and edited by Hannah Ariotti

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: bookstore romance day +  let there be a reading light Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: advice on avoiding bookish amnesia The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  01:55 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 04:56 - The Currently Reading Library Tote (CR Merch) 05:42 - May Your Coffee Be Hot Mug (CR Merch) 09:14 - Our Current Reads 09:27 - Louder Than Hunger by John Schu (Kaytee) 13:24 - Deenie by Judy Blume 15:31 - Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. by Judy Blume 15:34 - Forever by Judy Blume 17:20 - Culpability by Bruce Holsinger (Meredith) 18:57 - The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger 19:07 - The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger 21:56 - In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn 22:22 - Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory (Kaytee) 25:44 - The Six Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni (Meredith) 31:30 - Weyward by Emilia Hart (Kaytee) 34:31 - The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig (Meredith) 36:36 - One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig 38:26 - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow 39:15 - Quicksilver by Callie Hart 40:22 - Deep Dive: Answering a listener question and giving advice on avoiding bookish amnesia 49:15 - Meet Us At The Fountain 49:22 - I wish more readers would pick up Go As a River by Shelley Read (Kaytee) 50:00 - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 51:21 - I wish you would consider experimenting with a new pen: like this “cheater” fountain pen, Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain (Meredith) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL comes to us from our founding Indie Press List store: Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!  

What if your love of interiors could become a whole new career?In one of the most popular episodes of the Imprint Podcast, Reena Simon of Hygge for Home by Reena Simon for_home shares how she went from working in PR and raising three young children to renovating a 1960s bungalow — and building a meaningful career as an interior stylist, author, and content creator.We explore how her love of Scandinavian design helped her create a calming, thoughtful home — and connect with a global audience. She opens up about finding her voice on Instagram, writing her book Scandi Rustic, and how she approaches design decisions, motherhood, and creative boundaries.If you've ever dreamed of turning your passion into something more, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired to begin — right where you are.➤ Let's continue the conversation here: www.nataliewalton.substack.com ~Go DeeperFor Interior Designers & Stylists: A proven program to elevate your interiors, develop your signature style and attract your dream clients with clarity and confidence. | Start HereFor Creative Entrepreneurs: Expert guidance in a 1:1 mentorship intensive to start or scale your creative business. | Learn MoreFor Business Strategy, Systems & Support: A business growth program for interior designers and creative business owners who are focussed on growing smarter, not harder. | Join Here~THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ONReena's passion for Scandinavian designHer 1960s bungalow renovationTrusting your gut instinct when making design decisionsWhy Reena started her interiors & design blogBlocking out the noise and focussing on what brings you joyWriting for Grand Designs MagazineThe creation of her book Scandi RusticLearning to compromise and adapt in design and in lifeHow Reena connects with people through InstagramBuilding confidence later in lifeFEATURED ON THIS EPISODEMy new book STYLE - The Art of Creating a Beautiful Home now available for pre-orderReena's instagram @hygge_for_homeReena's blog and websiteReena & co-author Rebecca's book Scandi RusticGrand Designs MagazineCanon cameraAdobe LightroomWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owen This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

Ep. 198 is the second episode of our brand-new “Best of…” series. Anderson McKean of Page & Palette Bookstore joined me for the Best of Thrillers, with her all-time TOP TEN favorite thriller novels…and, a couple buzzy thrillers that didn't work for her.⁠ Also, Anderson talks about how she started reading thrillers, the wide variety available in the genre, and books from her list that would be perfect for those new to the genre! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights What draws her to the thriller genre. From domestic to psychological thrillers, Anderson talks about the variety of the genre. Her favorite sub-genres and what doesn't work for her. Anderson picks a few books from her list that would be good starter books for those new to the genre. Anderson's All-Time Top Ten Thrillers [10:33] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (2012) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:44] Room by Emma Donoghue (2010) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:57] It Girl by Ruth Ware (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [20:41] A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [24:16] Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [27:43] The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth (2020) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [31:38] Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [34:17] Red Queen by Juan Gómez-Jurado (2018) | Amazon | Bookshop.org   [37:48] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:12] These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:37] High-Profile Thrillers That Did Not She Didn't Love [48:35]  The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager (2022) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [48:41] None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:01] Other Books Mentioned The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz (2021) [13:23] The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (2015) [16:06] The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins (2024) [16:13] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (2021) [16:38] The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware (2016) [20:58] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (2023) [21:50] Zero Days by Ruth Ware (2023) [23:05] Vantage Point by Sara Sligar (2025) [23:11] One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware (2024) [23:54] The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (2003) [24:51] Death at a Highland Wedding by Kelley Armstrong (2025) [27:35] What Have You Done by Shari Lepena (2024) [30:09] The Couple Next Door by Shari Lepena (2016) [30:24] Someone We Know by Shari Lepena (2019) [30:31] Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent (2023) [32:23] The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth (2019) [33:26] The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth (2022) [33:50] The Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth (2023) [33:53] Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister (2023) [36:36] The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (2005) [38:04] The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum (1980) [39:24] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross (2023) [42:25] The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (2025) [44:17] Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller (2015) [47:20] The Nature of Disappearing by Kimi Cunningham Grant (2024) [48:11] The Fury by Alex Michaelides (2024) [49:47] The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides (2019) [49:53]

In Episode 193, author Clare Leslie Hall talks with Sarah about her US debut, Broken Country — a breakout hit and a Reese's Book Club pick. A genre mash-up that is part love story and part murder trial, Clare talks about marketing Broken Country, how this came to be her first U.S. release, and the ways the novel evolved over time. Plus, Clare shares her book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Books by Clare Leslie Hall: Broken Country, Days You Were Mine (previously published as Mine), and Pictures of Him (previously published as Him). Clare gives a brief, spoiler-free overview of Broken Country.  Clare's inspiration for Broken Country. How the themes of love, guilt, and connection play roles in the novel. The ways Broken Country developed and changed over the course of her writing process. How Clare decided that this was no longer a contemporary novel and needed to be set in the 1950s and 1960s. The aspect of the book of which she's most proud. How Broken Country came to be her first book released in the U.S. What the marketing looked like for Broken Country compared to her first two novels. Anything Clare would change about Broken Country down the line should she have the opportunity (since she was able to change the ending of her second book for the U.S. release). A bit about what Clare has planned for her next book. Clare's Book Recommendations [35:30] Two OLD Books She Loves Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively (1987) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:43] All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy (1992) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:26] Other Books Mentioned: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry (1985) [38:42]   Two NEW Books She Loves Nesting by Roisín O'Donnell (February 18, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:12] Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (July 30, 2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[41:33] Other Books Mentioned: The Wedding People by Alison Espach (July 30, 2024) [43:48]  The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller (2021) [44:04]  One Book She DIDN'T Love Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:22] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About What the Deep Water Knows by Miranda Cowley Heller (July 1, 2025) | Amazon| Bookshop.org [48:40] Last 5-Star Book Clare Read Leaving by Roxana Robinson (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:19] Books From the Discussion Atonement by Ian McEwan (2001) [14:38] The Go-Between by L. P. Hartley (1953) [14:42] To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960) [16:22] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (2018) [54:02]  About Clare Leslie Hall  Instagram | X Clare Leslie Hall is a novelist and journalist who lives in the wilds of Dorset, England, with her family. She's the author of Broken Country, Pictures of Him, and Days You Were Mine.

Kaley and Taylor discuss Delia Owen's "Where the Crawdads Sing" and compare it to its movie adaptation.We apologize for the sound quality on parts of this episode; Kaley wasn't recording with her usual equipment or program.

In Episode 191, Sarah and Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books catch up on the 16 new releases they shared in the Winter 2025 Book Preview. They share their reading stats, chat about what they liked, and what didn't work out.  This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights For the first time ever, Sarah's Preview selections resulted in a 100% success rate! Catherine's reading was also successful at 75%, with 2 DNFs. A total of three 5-star books from the Winter Preview! Sarah successfully revived her reading from that “sameness” she felt in December. Catherine's reading seems to revolve around “right time” and “wrong time” books even more than usual. They name the best and worst books from their winter picks. Books Read Before the Preview [1:46]  January Sarah's Picks The Favorites by Layne Fargo (Jan 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:18] Penitence by Kristin Koval (Jan 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:05] Other Books Mentioned Defending Jacob by William Landay [5:12] All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay [5:13]   Winter 2025 Circle Back [7:42] January Sarah's Pick Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor (Jan 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[11:44] Catherine's Picks All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall (Jan 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[7:46] Those Fatal Flowers by Shannon Ives (Jan 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:14] Call Her Freedom by Tara Dorabji (Jan 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [25:59]  Too Soon by Betty Shamieh (Jan 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:53] Other Books Mentioned Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [9:46]   February Sarah's Picks Yours, Eventually by Nura Maznavi (Feb 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:29] Crush by Ada Calhoun (Feb 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:40] The Strange Case by Jane O. by Karen Thompson Walker (Feb 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:59] The Grand Scheme of Things by Warona Jay (Feb 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[43:10] Catherine's Pick This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer (Feb 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:44] Other Books Mentioned Persuasion by Jane Austen [22:35] Why We Can't Sleep by Ada Calhoun [32:09]   Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give by Ada Calhoun [32:11]  Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [43:56]  Victim by Andrew Boryga [44:04]  By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult [45:54]  March Sarah's Pick Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (Mar 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:33] Catherine's Picks The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami (Mar 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:21] Kate & Frida by Kim Fay (Mar 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:56] Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh (Mar 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:25] Other Books Mentioned Love & Saffron by Kim Fay [49:07]  Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [50:37]  The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [50:40] 

On this episode, Deedi Brown, who runs The Booker of the Month book club, and I discuss the crossover love of literary fiction and genre, getting sucked in by award lists, and how being more involved in books turns into a snowball!    Follow Deedi on Instagram  Find Deedi's Substack here  Get more information about Booker of the Month Club   Support my Open Books fundraiser   Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin  Kingdom of No Tomorrow by Fabienne Josaphat  Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis    Books Highlighted by Deedi: An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Crescent City Series by Sarah J. Maas The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo  The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller  The Actual Star by Monica Byrne The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez  Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton Fed is Best: The Unintended Harms of the “Breast is Best” Message and How to Find the Right Approach for You and Your Baby by Christie del Castillo-Hegyi, B. Jody Segrave-Daly, & Lynnette Hafken  Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Wisdom of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer   All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: Choosing to Run by Des Linden, Bonnie D. Ford  The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride  Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann  Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo  Lenny by Max Porter  The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead  Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James  Disappearing Earth by Julia Philips  Trust Exercise by Susan Choi  Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange  This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud  Playground by Richard Powers  Bel Canto by Ann Pachett  The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht  Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros  Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros  Circe by Madeline Miller  Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

On this episode, Rebecca Schinsky and Jeff O'Neal of Book Riot sit down and talk to me about their reading lives. We talk about their professional work in the world of books, how Oliver Burkeman would feel about my bad bookish habit, and how any book can be interesting if you're curious enough.    Listen to the Book Riot Podcast  Listen to First Edition Better Living Through Books Newsletter (and the rest of the Book Riot Newsletters!)  Jeff and Rebecca Live at Powells!   Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  B.F.F.: A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found by Christie Tate  Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin  Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker   Books Highlighted by Rebecca & Jeff: Sula by Toni Morrison  The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro  The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russel The English Understand Wool by Helen DeWitt  Lab Girl: A Memoir by Hope Jahren  Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes  We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry The Street by Ann Petry How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael Schur The Orchard: A Memoir by Adele Crockett Robertson Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman  When Women Were Birds: Fifty-Four Variations on Voice by Terry Tempest Williams  Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott  Conscious Business: How to Build Value through Values by Fred Kofman    All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: Post-Traumatic by Chantal V. Johnson  House of Cotton by Monica Brashears  Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy  Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros  Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Ingrained: The Making of a Craftsman by Callum Robinson  Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman by Patrick Hutchinson  Life in Three Dimensions: How Curiosity, Exploration, and Experience Make a Fuller, Better Life by Shigehiro Oishi  Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts by Oliver Burkeman  Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card  The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien  The Shining by Stephen King  Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro  My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante  Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros  It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover  All Fours by Miranda July  Passing by Nella Larsen

Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with Elizabeth Gabler, known for transforming literary works into cinematic successes. From her early days as an agent's assistant to becoming president of Fox 2000 and now Sony 3000 Pictures, Gabler shares insights from her remarkable career developing hit films like Life of Pi, The Devil Wears Prada, Mrs. Doubtfire, Marley and Me, and Where the Crawdads Sing.Early Career and Love of Reading (01:43)Gabler discusses her background in English literature and unexpected entry into entertainment, influenced by her early love of reading and her mother's influence as a librarian.United Artists and Early Development (10:12)The conversation explores her time at United Artists, working with industry legends like Jerry Weintraub and Billy Wilder, and developing projects like Roadhouse and Presumed Innocent that would later become successful films.Mrs. Doubtfire Development (13:30)Gabler shares the fascinating story of bringing Mrs. Doubtfire to the screen, including working with Robin Williams and director Chris Columbus, and overcoming initial skepticism about the project.Cast Away and Production Innovation (23:22)Discussion of the unique production process of Cast Away, including Tom Hanks' physical transformation and Robert Zemeckis making an entire other film during the production break.Life of Pi Journey (29:43)Elizabeth offers a detailed look at the challenging journey to bring Life of Pi to the screen, including Ang Lee's involvement and the innovative technical approaches required.Devil Wears Prada Casting (36:48)The pair discuss the casting process for The Devil Wears Prada, including securing Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, and the discovery of Emily Blunt.Current Projects and Personal Life (46:20)Gabler discusses her current project Klara and the Sun with director Taika Waititi and stars Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, while also touching on personal aspects including the recent loss of her husband Lee.This intimate conversation reveals not just the mechanics of bringing books to screen, but the passion, persistence, and vision required to create lasting cinema. Gabler's deep love for storytelling and family themes runs throughout her work and this discussion, offering insights into how personal values can shape professional success.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review or connect on social media. We look forward to bringing you more revelations from behind-the-scenes next time on Don't Kill the Messenger!Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Elizabeth GablerProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment) For more information about Elizabeth Gabler:Variety: https://variety.com/exec/elizabeth-gabler/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1992894/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-gabler-7b030a19 For more information about Kevin Goetz:Website: www.KevinGoetz360.comAudienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: @KevinGoetz360Linked In @Kevin Goetz

This week Vicky and Kristen discuss Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Tune in for a tear fest and a FMC that finds her happy ever after against all odds. If you liked this episode, please give us a 5 star rating, like, and subscribe! We post new episodes every Wednesday. If you want more, including our monthly book picks and funny memes, follow us on TikTok and Instagram @goodmorningbookclubWe'd also love to hear from you, so if you have any suggestions, including a book you'd like us to read, shoot us an email at gmbookclubllc@gmail.comSee you on the next one!Music and Production by LVL 3 EntertainmentInstagramTikTok

Graham Weaver teaches a top-rated course at Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB), where he often unexpectedly ends up helping students figure out what to do with their lives. He is also the founder and CEO of Alpine Investors, a people-driven private equity firm. In our conversation, we discuss:• Why everything worthwhile requires suffering• Why most people operate on autopilot, and how to break free• The “genie methodology” for discovering your true path• The Nine Lives exercise for exploring different life possibilities• How to overcome limiting beliefs that hold you back• Why “not now” is often just another way of saying “never”• More—Brought to you by:• Merge—A single API to add hundreds of integrations into your app• Persona—A global leader in digital identity verification• Liveblocks—Ready-made collaborative features to drop into your product—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-break-out-of-autopilot-graham-weaver—Where to find Graham Weaver:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-weaver-2b79• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grahamcweaver• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grahamcweaver• Website: https://www.grahamweaver.com• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grahamcweaver—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Graham's background(05:30) Helping students find their true path(07:40) The genie methodology(12:36) Breaking free from autopilot mode(17:54) Identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs(20:33) Teaching entrepreneurship and personal fulfillment(22:53) The reality of long-term success(35:14) The role of accountability and executive coaching(40:22) Daily goal setting for success(43:11) The Nine Lives framework(48:01) The dangers of the “not now” mentality(55:27) Navigating life's transitions(57:19) Failure corner(01:00:24) When to quit and when to persevere(01:02:18) Final thoughts and lightning round—Referenced:• Setting Goals: Demystified: https://www.grahamweaver.com/blog/goals• Tony Robbins's website: https://www.tonyrobbins.com• Alpine Investors: https://alpineinvestors.com• Stanford GSB Last Lecture 2024—How to Live Your Life at Full Power: https://www.grahamweaver.com/blog/stanford-graduate-business-school-last-lecture-2024• I turned 50 today. Here is the most important thing I learned in my first half century: https://www.grahamweaver.com/blog/turning-50• Where the Crawdads Sing on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Crawdads-Sing-Daisy-Edgar-Jones/dp/B0B5KBKDNL• Chilipad Cube Bed Cooling System: https://www.amazon.com/Chilipad-Cube-Bed-Cooling-System/dp/B07GT9MYRW• Sleepme OOLER Sleep System: https://www.amazon.com/OOLER-Sleep-System-Temperature-Integration/dp/B07RX8LT9G• Eightsleep: https://www.eightsleep.com• Howard Thurman's quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/6273-don-t-ask-what-the-world-needs-ask-what-makes-you—Recommended books:• Switch: How to Change Things when Change Is Hard: https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Change-Things-When-Hard/dp/0385528752• The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379• Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning and End of Suffering: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Believe-Everything-Think-Expanded/dp/B0D47VYQMY• How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

On this episode, Amie Medley, who loves a long book, discusses her big reading project, which is reading every author who has won a Nobel Prize in Literature, and what she has discovered through that endeavor. We also discuss the ups and downs of book clubs, the benefits she finds from ereaders, and her love for a book that I can't help but roll my eyes at.    Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  Ghostroots by ‘Pemi Aguda Nora Goes off Script by Annabel Monaghan  Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro    Books Highlighted by Aime: Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace  The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein  The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich  Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Faith, Hope, and Carnage by Nick Cave and Seán O'Hagan  Satantango by László Krasznahorkai Beloved by Toni Morrison  Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison  Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel  North Woods by Daniel Mason  Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin  2666 by Roberto Bolaño  Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczuk The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama    All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet by Eleanor Cameron Charlotte's Web by E.B. White  The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White  A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle  Animal Farm by George Orwell  The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Gilead by Marilynne Robinson  Jack by Marilynne Robinson Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson  Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen  The Empusium: A Health Resort Horror Story by Olga Tokarczuk  The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann  My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante  Erasure by Percival Everett  Exit West by Mohsin Hamid  Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesamyn Ward  Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk  Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson  The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich  Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe  Verity by Colleen Hoover  The Melancholy of Resistance by László Krasznahorkai  The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolaño  M Train: A Memoir by Patti Smith  The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

Based on a true story, Lost on a Mountain in Maine follows 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his family by a fast-moving storm atop a treacherous mountain. For nine days, Donn fights to stay alive in the unforgiving wilderness of northern Maine without food or proper clothing. His disappearance sparks a massive search effort that captures national headlines and attracts hundreds of volunteers, including his father who fears he may never see his son again.Arriving exclusively in theaters on Friday, Nov. 1, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is produced by Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions and based on the best-selling book of the same name, written by Donn Fendler, which has been required reading for generations of 4th graders in Maine.Starring as Donn Fendler is Luke David Blumm who started his career with roles in TV hits such as The Walking Dead, Watchmen and The Sinner. When he was 9 years old, he made his feature film debut in Judd Apatow's The King Of Staten Island alongside Pete Davidson. Next, Luke starred in a string of features including the highly acclaimed award-winning horror/thriller Son, Amazon's I Want You Back, Vertical Entertainment's Lola and Sony Pictures' Where the Crawdads Sing. Luke was a series regular in Ryan Murphy's hit series The Watcher for Netflix and also stars in the soon to be released Avenue of The Giants. Luke also enjoys playing guitar and singing in his band Sum Yung Guyz.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Based on a true story, Lost on a Mountain in Maine follows 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his family by a fast-moving storm atop a treacherous mountain. For nine days, Donn fights to stay alive in the unforgiving wilderness of northern Maine without food or proper clothing. His disappearance sparks a massive search effort that captures national headlines and attracts hundreds of volunteers, including his father who fears he may never see his son again.Arriving exclusively in theaters on Friday, Nov. 1, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is produced by Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions and based on the best-selling book of the same name, written by Donn Fendler, which has been required reading for generations of 4th graders in Maine.Starring as Donn Fendler is Luke David Blumm who started his career with roles in TV hits such as The Walking Dead, Watchmen and The Sinner. When he was 9 years old, he made his feature film debut in Judd Apatow's The King Of Staten Island alongside Pete Davidson. Next, Luke starred in a string of features including the highly acclaimed award-winning horror/thriller Son, Amazon's I Want You Back, Vertical Entertainment's Lola and Sony Pictures' Where the Crawdads Sing. Luke was a series regular in Ryan Murphy's hit series The Watcher for Netflix and also stars in the soon to be released Avenue of The Giants. Luke also enjoys playing guitar and singing in his band Sum Yung Guyz.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

On this episode, Jennifer Moe, a professor and former bookseller, discusses her love for books that fully envelop the reader in a setting. We reminisce about our adventures with Twilight, our shared love for library magazines, and when it might be ok to leave a note or two in a library book. She also gives some    Preorder Nobody's Perfect, the book in which Jennifer has a chapter.    Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  My Friends by Hisham Matar  Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner  Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo    Books Highlighted by Jennifer: The Man Who Ate the 747 by Ben Sherwood The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen  Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn  The Giant's House by Elizabeth McCracken Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling Open Book by Jessica Simpson Educated by Tara Westover  Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov  Cosmic Connections: Poetry in the Age of Disenchantment by Charles Taylor    All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer  Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling  Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder  Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen  Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny  Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens  Becoming by Michelle Obama  Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

In this episode, we welcome Matthew Heineman. Matthew is an Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning director of projects including American Symphony, Cartel Land, Retrograde, The First Wave, “The Trade,” “Tiger,” City of Ghosts, and A Private War. In our conversation, he shares all about the origins of his documentary career, his workflow, and experiences working in war zones, pandemic environments, and other hot spots. Matthew also talks about his influences, mentors, and other insights from a life creating some of the best non-fiction films in recent years. “The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Uncover exciting new AJA tech for production and post workflows.From KONA IP25, AJA's new SMPTE ST 2110 I/O card, to OG-ColorBox, an openGear version of AJA's ColorBox color management and conversion device, AJA announced exciting developments at IBC 2024. Explore these tools, alongside new AJA Diskover Media Edition plug-ins and enhancements, a Virtual KONA technology preview, and more here.Masters of Shadow: The Cinematography of HorrorJoin Band Pro and "The Making Of" for an evening of chilling insights into the dark side of filmmaking with Mark Irwin CSC, ASC, James Kniest, and Polly Morgan ASC, BSC. Moderated by Mike Valinsky, these three master cinematographers will share their creative approaches to horror filmmaking.Mark Irwin CSC, ASC is known for his work with director David Cronenberg on iconic horror films such as The Fly, Scanners, Videodrome, and The Dead Zone, as well as Wes Craven on Scream and New Nightmare. James Kniest has terrified theater and streaming audiences alike with Annabelle, "American Horror Stories,” "The Haunting of Bly Manor," and "The Midnight Club.” Polly Morgan ASC, BSC lensed the blockbuster hit A Quiet Place Part II, as well as The Woman King, Back to Black, and Where the Crawdads Sing.After the panel, Band Pro will host a Halloween-themed happy hour for filmmakers to mingle over food & drink, explore product demos, and a raffle loaded with filmmaking gear and horror memorabilia!Free passes hereFrom our Friends at Videoguys…The Canon EOS C70 offers exceptional cinema capabilities in a compact package. Enjoy stunning images with a 4K Super 35mm DGO Sensor and all the built-in features you could ask for, including ND Filters, mini XLRs, direct touch rotatable LCD screen, Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus, and excellent battery life. Making the EOS C70 even more powerful is compatibility with Canon's expanding line of high-performance RF Lenses.Learn more hereFeatured Book:Lessons from American Cinematographer: Sharing Nearly Three Decades of Tips & Techniques from the World's Top Cinematographers — A Shot Craft CompanionFor nearly three decades, Jay Holben has a been a contributor for American Cinematographer magazine and has had the opportunity to sit down one-on-one with the top cinematographers in the world. As a cinematographer himself, Holben used this extraordinary privilege to not only discuss the ins-and-outs of a particular movie being covered, but to "pick the brains" of the best cinematographers on the planet. This rather selfish approach to his journalism afforded Holben the chance to fill his creative toolbox with tips and techniques from the true masters of the art. These treasures of movie magic were printed in the pages of American Cinematographer over the past 27 years, but they have now all been collected into a single volume. Lessons From American Cinematographer brings the reader back to every interview and AC story highlighting those special tips and techniques that Holben learned. It's like opening a secret vault to a secret collection of tips and techniques handed down from the artisans of motion picture photography in your hands. A perfect companion to Holben's extremely popular Shot Craft series, Lessons From American Cinematographer provides the reader a lifetime of masterclasses in a single volume.Pickup a copy hereVimeo NYC Event:October 23rd @ Angelika Film CenterA night of inspiring Vimeo Staff Picks + live filmmaker commentary!Join Vimeo curators Meghan Oretsky and Ina Pira as they screen recent Staff Picked films with live, unscripted commentary from some of the best creators on Vimeo.Founded in 2008, Vimeo Staff Picks has emerged as one of the preeminent channels for online video and one of the most coveted awards for young filmmakers, having helped launch the careers of many celebrated directors. Hear from the next generation of storytellers in a format that's sure to be eclectic and insightful.Free tickets hereOWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress CardsExperience the unparalleled performance and reliability of Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B 4.0 cards purpose-built for professional filmmakers and photographers to capture flawlessly and offload files quickly in the most demanding scenarios.Check it out hereTalking Cinematography with Documentarian Jennifer CoxJennifer Cox is a director of photography, documentarian and owner of Moto Films LLC based in New York. Cox procured one of the first sets of ZEISS Nano Prime lenses and used them on three diverse documentary projects. She tested the unique traits across a Beatles Fan Fest feature film shoot, a short form promotion for non-profit Free Arts NYC and as part of the 2024 Courage Awards from PEN America.Podcast Rewind:Oct 2024 - Ep. 50…“The Making Of” is published by Michael Valinsky.Promote your company to 92,000 film, TV, video and broadcast professionals reading this newsletter. Send us an email to mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

In this 50th episode, we spoke with Lawrence Sher, ASC about the making of Joker: Folie à Deux with a live audience at the ZEISS Showroom in Los Angeles. Larry shared about how he approached creating this sequel, the techniques and technologies used to shoot it, and about his longtime collaboration with director Todd Philips. He also talked about various inspirations that fed his approach to this story and about their post process. In addition, Larry shed light on his company, ShotDeck — and answered a variety of questions from the audience. Photo by Joel Lipton.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Uncover exciting new AJA tech for production and post workflows.From KONA IP25, AJA's new SMPTE ST 2110 I/O card, to OG-ColorBox, an openGear version of AJA's ColorBox color management and conversion device, AJA announced exciting developments at IBC 2024. Explore these tools, alongside new AJA Diskover Media Edition plug-ins and enhancements, a Virtual KONA technology preview, and more here.Masters of Shadow: The Cinematography of HorrorJoin Band Pro and "The Making Of" for an evening of chilling insights into the dark side of filmmaking with Mark Irwin CSC, ASC, James Kniest, and Polly Morgan ASC, BSC. Moderated by Mike Valinsky, these three master cinematographers will share their creative approaches to horror filmmaking.Mark Irwin CSC, ASC is known for his work with director David Cronenberg on iconic horror films such as The Fly, Scanners, Videodrome, and The Dead Zone, as well as Wes Craven on Scream and New Nightmare. James Kniest has terrified theater and streaming audiences alike with Annabelle, "American Horror Stories,” "The Haunting of Bly Manor," and "The Midnight Club.” Polly Morgan ASC, BSC lensed the blockbuster hit A Quiet Place Part II, as well as The Woman King, Back to Black, and Where the Crawdads Sing.After the panel, Band Pro will host a Halloween-themed happy hour for filmmakers to mingle over food & drink, explore product demos, and a raffle loaded with filmmaking gear and horror memorabilia!Free passes hereVimeo NYC Event:October 23rd @ Angelika Film CenterA night of inspiring Vimeo Staff Picks + live filmmaker commentary!Join Vimeo curators Meghan Oretsky and Ina Pira as they screen recent Staff Picked films with live, unscripted commentary from some of the best creators on Vimeo.Founded in 2008, Vimeo Staff Picks has emerged as one of the preeminent channels for online video and one of the most coveted awards for young filmmakers, having helped launch the careers of many celebrated directors. Hear from the next generation of storytellers in a format that's sure to be eclectic and insightful.Free tickets hereFeatured Book:On Set with John CarpenterJohn Carpenter's producing partner Debra Hill hired photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker to be the unit photographer on Halloween, and Kim soon became part of Carpenter's filmmaking family, going on to shoot stills on the sets of some of his most iconic films: Halloween, The Fog, Escape from New York, Halloween II, Christine.Collected together here for the first time is the best of that on-set photography, with iconic, rare, and previously unseen images. All accompanied by exclusive commentary from those involved, including John Carpenter himself, and other key crew and cast. From production stills, to candids of the stars between takes, and the crew in action, alongside portrait shots of the actors who would eagerly pose for Kim, this book gives an unprecedented glimpse into the action on set with John Carpenter.Pickup a copy hereFrom our Friends at Videoguys…The Canon EOS C70 offers exceptional cinema capabilities in a compact package. Enjoy stunning images with a 4K Super 35mm DGO Sensor and all the built-in features you could ask for, including ND Filters, mini XLRs, direct touch rotatable LCD screen, Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus, and excellent battery life. Making the EOS C70 even more powerful is compatibility with Canon's expanding line of high-performance RF Lenses.Learn more here Talking Cinematography with Documentarian Jennifer CoxJennifer Cox is a director of photography, documentarian and owner of Moto Films LLC based in New York. Cox procured one of the first sets of ZEISS Nano Prime lenses and used them on three diverse documentary projects. She tested the unique traits across a Beatles Fan Fest feature film shoot, a short form promotion for non-profit Free Arts NYC and as part of the 2024 Courage Awards from PEN America.OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress Cards:Experience the unparalleled performance and reliability of Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B 4.0 cards purpose-built for professional filmmakers and photographers to capture flawlessly and offload files quickly in the most demanding scenarios.Check it out herePodcast Rewind:Oct 2024 - Ep. 49…“The Making Of” is published by Michael Valinsky.Feature your company's products to 90,000 film, TV, video and broadcast pros reading this newsletter. Send us an email to mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we welcome Craig Yanagi, National Product Manager at JVC Professional Video. In our chat, we learn about Craig's roots, education, and experiences working for Sony Electronics, as well as JVC for the last twenty years. He shares about a wide range of camera systems, including the DVCAM, where he helped usher in its pairing with Final Cut Pro's workflow. Craig also sheds light on other evolutions in digital cinematography — and about solutions he's involved with today.Pictured above: Craig Yanagi, Megan Cunningham, and Albert Maysles.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:Uncover exciting new AJA tech for production and post workflows.From KONA IP25, AJA's new SMPTE ST 2110 I/O card, to OG-ColorBox, an openGear version of AJA's ColorBox color management and conversion device, AJA announced exciting developments at IBC 2024. Explore these tools, alongside new AJA Diskover Media Edition plug-ins and enhancements, a Virtual KONA technology preview, and more here.Masters of Shadow: The Cinematography of HorrorJoin Band Pro and "The Making Of" for an evening of chilling insights into the dark side of filmmaking with Mark Irwin CSC, ASC, James Kniest, and Polly Morgan ASC, BSC. Moderated by Mike Valinsky, these three master cinematographers will share their creative approaches to horror filmmaking.Mark Irwin CSC, ASC is known for his work with director David Cronenberg on iconic horror films such as The Fly, Scanners, Videodrome, and The Dead Zone, as well as Wes Craven on Scream and New Nightmare. James Kniest has terrified theater and streaming audiences alike with Annabelle, "American Horror Stories,” "The Haunting of Bly Manor," and "The Midnight Club.” Polly Morgan ASC, BSC lensed the blockbuster hit A Quiet Place Part II, as well as The Woman King, Back to Black, and Where the Crawdads Sing.After the panel, Band Pro will host a Halloween-themed happy hour for filmmakers to mingle over food & drink, explore product demos, and a raffle loaded with filmmaking gear and horror memorabilia! Get your free passes hereFrom our Friends at Broadfield…All-new pricing for RED KOMODO and KOMODO-X unlocks exceptional cinema quality, global shutter performance, and the power of RED to filmmakers at every level. The KOMODO is a compact cinema camera featuring RED's unparalleled image quality, color science, and groundbreaking global shutter sensor technology in a shockingly small and versatile form factor. The KOMODO-X is the next evolution with all-new sensor technology that multiplies frame rate and dynamic range performance within a new advanced platform.Inquire hereFeatured Film Book:KISS ME QUICK BEFORE I SHOOTThis film memoir is all about the magic of filmmaking and forging a cinematic personal life in Hollywood. It includes stories of a producer turning out to be the assassin of the Mafia boss who allowed The Godfather to film in NY; to shooting the pyramids of Egypt for Battlestar Galactica; to directing a grumbling Mr. T on The A-Team; to almost decapitating a young Drew Barrymore right after ET; and to unwittingly almost delaying James Cameron's early career! It is full of invaluable experiences and unique industry stories of a celebrated film/TV career, and should be required reading for every film lover.“Finally, a book for all who love the movies written by a filmmaker who has walked the walk in TV and film. A very entertaining journey of fascinating industry stories providing a true look behind the curtain of filmmaking.”JOE ALVES, Production Designer JAWS, British Academy Award for CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KINDPickup an instant copy at KISS ME QUICK BEFORE I SHOOT Kindle Ebook AmazonOWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress Cards:Experience the unparalleled performance and reliability of Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B 4.0 cards purpose-built for professional filmmakers and photographers to capture flawlessly and offload files quickly in the most demanding scenarios.Check it out hereVimeo NYC Event:October 23rd @ Angelika Film Center A night of inspiring Vimeo Staff Picks + live filmmaker commentary!Join Vimeo curators Meghan Oretsky and Ina Pira as they screen recent Staff Picked films with live, unscripted commentary from some of the best creators on Vimeo.Founded in 2008, Vimeo Staff Picks has emerged as one of the preeminent channels for online video and one of the most coveted awards for young filmmakers, having helped launch the careers of many celebrated directors. Hear from the next generation of storytellers in a format that's sure to be eclectic and insightful.Free passes herePost|Production World New YorkJoin us at Post|Production World New York (P|PW NY), the premier training event for content creators, editors, producers, and motion graphics specialists. Featuring cutting-edge tracks in Creative AI, Cinematography, and more, this is your chance to learn from industry leaders at the Westin Times Square!Register hereTalking Cinematography with Documentarian Jennifer CoxJennifer Cox is a director of photography, documentarian and owner of Moto Films LLC based in New York. Cox procured one of the first sets of ZEISS Nano Prime lenses and used them on three diverse documentary projects. She tested the unique traits across a Beatles Fan Fest feature film shoot, a short form promotion for non-profit Free Arts NYC and as part of the 2024 Courage Awards from PEN America.Podcast Rewind:“The Making Of” is published by Michael Valinsky.Partner with us and feature your products to 85,000 film, TV, video and broadcast professionals reading this newsletter. Email us at mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

On the newest episode of Beyond the Shelves, Jes and Sarah find new versions of old classics they want to recommend for their listeners, including the best readalikes for books like The Great Gatsby, 1984, Moby Dick, and more. Show Notes What They're Reading Jes Story of a New Name, by Elena Ferrante Cue the Sun: The Invention of Reality TV, by Emily Nussbaum We Used to Live Here, by Marcus Kliewer Sarah A Fate Inked in Blood, by Danielle L. Jensen Winter Lost, by Patricia Briggs   Classics, Reimagined CLASSIC TITLE UPDATED CLASSIC The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald Normal People, by Sally Rooney Lord of the Flies, by William Golding String Follow, by Simon Jacobs The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka Nightbitch, by Rachel Yoder Of Mice and Men, by Jon Steinbeck The Sweetness of Water, by Nathan Harris 1984, by George Orwell Chain Gang All-Stars, by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Moby-Dick, by Herman Melville The Essex Serpent, by Sarah Perry The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger Martyr, by Kaveh Akbar To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens Walden, by Henry David Thoreau Upstream, by Mary Oliver David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver   Book Bulletin Former president Barack Obama's Summer Reading List The It Ends With Us press tour controversy Authors sue Claude AI chatbot creator Anthropic for copyright The Pairing controversy

This week is a lot of catching up, but we get A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, Deadpool and Wolverine from Andrew, along with Civil War, some Where the Crawdads Sing and Saw X from Lauren and a bit more! We jump right into with Andrew's take on Deadpool and Wolverine. I know we hit it hard last week, but Andrew wasn't here and we've gotta let the man speak! It's a good, healthy discussion with some content we may have missed last week. Next up, Kevin goes full YA on us. He watches A Good Girl's Guide to Murder over on Netflix. Thankfully it's not corny or childish. It's not a hardcore murder mystery, but it does have some solid adult themes and some fun twists and turns. It's definitely worth a watch if that's your jam. Next up, Lauren takes us to the marsh with Where the Crawdads Sing. It's a bit of a YA romance/murdery film with a very solid cast. Daisy Edgar Jones has made a name for herself lately and the rest of the cast is excellent, too. This one leans more into the romance than Kevin's show, but it's a solid film, too. Andrew then takes us back a bit to a previous episode with Civil War. Kevin already watched it but Andrew finally had the time, and right after a trip to DC!! They discuss the big bait and switch from an advertising standpoint, but also the fantastic performances. While not an action film, per se, it does a great job with the material, though Andrew has some choice words for Alex Garland. After that, we start our journey into the archives with Lauren discussing Saw X (a franchise she loves and is clearly passionate about!!), then Andrew covers Baby Reindeer and Marvel's What If...?, before Kevin finishes by popping the question to Andrew: "What do you think of RDJ as Doom?" As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture

Summary In this conversation, Benjamin Lee recommends the book 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens. He shares his personal experience of watching the movie adaptation and then reading the book. Benjamin describes the plot of the book, which follows the life of a young girl named Kaya in the 1960s and the challenges she faces growing up. He praises the author's ability to paint a vivid picture and evoke emotions through her writing. Benjamin emphasizes the importance of reading and encourages listeners to explore different genres and time periods through books. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Book Recommendation 01:25 The Plot of 'Where the Crawdads Sing' 05:16 Encouragement to Read and Conclusion Additional Links https://ucan.co/?ref=ICanDoCoaching Sample Referral Link https://ucan.co/products/ucan-affiliate-sample-box/ SAMPLEBL2 I'm beginning a newsletter for my Podcast. If you're interested in receiving bite sized takeaways from my episodes, and other resources each week, click the link below to sign up. The Newsletter will begin September 1st, 2024. ⁠https://mailchi.mp/6a56386e6d02/arise-and-build-52-day-journal --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjaminlee/support

It only took 28 years but we have FINALLY got a sequel to the beloved mid '90's disaster blockbuster Twister....only is it really?  There are no returning characters, only a returning device named Dorothy....and of course several big tornadoes. ;) So yes once again we are following storm-chasers around Tornado Alley not only attempting to figure out new ways to monitor these increasingly destructive storms but also maybe to stop them.  The cast is lead by Daisy Edgar-Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing, Normal People) who plays Kate, a "retired" young storm-chaser from Oklahoma who is now getting back into the game after several years of working a desk job in the aftermath of a tragic incident which occurred when she was chasing tornadoes as a grad student.  Helping to bring her back is old classmate Javi played by Anthony Ramos (In the Heights) who has landed some newfangled technology which might help them in their ongoing mission to "tame" tornadoes.  And along the way, Kate also strikes up a possible romance with the charismatic Tyler (Glen Powell), a YouTube star who also fancies himself as the ultimate "Tornado Wrangler."  And needless to say, they all deal with a LOT of bad weather.  Oscar-nominee Lee Isaac Chung (Minari) directs our return to The Suck Zone.....Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a Text Message.https://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

Today, we're setting up Victoria Leandra, an award winning journalist who covers food, identity, travel and music for places like HuffPost, VICE, and more. She's also a content creator and podcaster, well known for her El ADN podcast, listed as one of Spotify's favorite podcasts of 2022. She considers herself romantic, but likes the random kindness kind of romance, but also is a sucker for the drama of Love is Blind. She admits that she becomes very basic in the fall (apple picking, pumpkin pie, and all of that) but has no apologies for that. She wants a tattoo of Puerto Rico, and is so impressed by stories of mothers thriving. She recently read and enjoyed Where the Crawdads Sing and Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and wants to read more fiction. The winning bookstore Garcia Street Books in Santa Fe, New Mexico Book picks Permanent Record by Mary H.K. Choi Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld All This Could be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo Lucie Yi is Not a Romantic by Lauren Ho

Rosie Jones joins Vick Hope in front of a live studio audience where they celebrate different kinds of love, discuss Rosie's favourite reads on holiday and uncover why Rosie will never get over A Little Life.   Rosie is a must-see act on the UK comedy circuit. Having fronted two travelogue series' of her own for Channel 4, Mission: Accessible and Trip Hazard. Rosie can also be seen on countless hit television shows including Live At The Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Cats Does Countdown and The Last Leg, to name a few! Rosie is also an established writer and actor, having written on hit Netflix series Sex Education, she also both wrote and starred in Disability Benefits which was commissioned by Channel 4 as part of their 2022 Comedy Blaps collection.  2022 saw the release of Rosie's second children's book, The Amazing Edie Eckhart: The Big Trip which tells the story of a little girl with cerebral palsy.  Rosie's book choices are: ** The Color Purple by Alice Walker   ** The List by Yomi Adegoke ** A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara ** Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens ** The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid  Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season seven of the Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and they continue to champion the very best books written by women. Don't want to miss the rest of season seven? Listen and subscribe now!

In Ep. 167, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I are circling back to 2018 in the book world with a special retrospective episode!  We share big bookish highlights for that year, including book news, award winners, and what was going on in the world outside of reading. We also talk about our own 2018 reading and our favorite 2018 releases.  Plus, you'll hear listener-submitted favorites!  This episode is overflowing with great backlist titles to add to your TBR!   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights The big news going on outside the book world. Book stories and trends that dominated 2018. Looking back at 2018, we couldn't help but say, “If only we knew what was coming!” The books that have had staying power.⁠ Titles that now are comps for SO MANY books!⁠ We explore the early days of this new wave of celebrity book clubs. Our personal 2018 reading stats.⁠ Listener-submitted favorites from 2018.⁠ Circling Back to 2018 in Books [2:05] The World Beyond Books Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:12] A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) by George R. R. Martin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:45] The Walking Dead (Compendium One) by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:54] The Book Industry Becoming by Michelle Obama | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:55] Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:46] The Meltdown (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 13) by Jeff Kinney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:50] Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:54] Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:56] Wonder by R. J. Palacio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:12] Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:16] The President Is Missing by James Patterson and Bill Clinton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:42] Book Trends Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:30] Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman | Amazon | Bookshop.org[14:34] Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:36] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:38] Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:27] Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:34] You Are a Badass® by Jen Sincero | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:59] 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:08] The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson | Amazon | Bookshop.org[18:14] Big Books of 2018 Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:46] The Reckoning by John Grisham | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:58] The President Is Missing by James Patterson and Bill Clinton | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [21:05] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:56] There There by Tommy Orange | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:25] The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:27] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:16] Normal People by Sally Rooney | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:20] Friday Night Lights by H. G. Bissinger | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:21] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:33] Verity by Colleen Hoover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:30] Circe by Madeline Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:08] The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:32] The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:36] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:07] I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop.org[28:19] Becoming by Michelle Obama | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:36] Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:11] Educated by Tara Westover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:31] Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:18] Atomic Habits by James Clear | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:11] I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara | Amazon | Bookshop.org[31:51] Wandering Stars Tommy Orange | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:53] The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:12] The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:37] Katabasis by R. F. Kuang (expected publication: August 15, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:50] Less by Andrew Sean Greer | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:54] The Friend by Sigrid Nunez | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:02] Milkman by Anna Burns | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:09] Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:22] The Stone Sky (The Broken Earth Book 3) by N. K. 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Unlock the secrets behind Hollywood success and entrepreneurial mastery with Nelson Parks, a titan of talent management whose three-decade career has transformed hopeful actors into household names. Since his dramatic shift from acting to coaching, Nelson has captivated audiences in "All That" and "When the Crawdads Sing." Now, he is turning his gaze to mentoring business owners through the labyrinth of growth and innovation. His 12-week master plan promises to overhaul your enterprise and re-engineer your approach to work and life itself.Imagine having a backstage pass to the strategies that power the entertainment industry and the cutthroat business world. Nelson offers a treasure trove of wisdom, from navigating the adoption of AI in the arts to fostering a team culture that thrives on challenges and mistakes. This episode is a masterclass in the art of scaling up, addressing the woes of wearing countless hats and building systems that ensure your venture stands the test of time.Conclude your journey with an appreciative nod to Nelson Parks's mentorship, emphasizing the transformative effect a seasoned coach can have on your professional trajectory. Whether you're a starry-eyed entrepreneur or a small business owner weathering the storm, this episode is a testament to the possibilities unfolding when you pair passion with the right guidance. Let Nelson's saga inspire the next chapter of your success story.Support the Show.Thanks for Listening! Follow us on Tik Tok Facebook and Instagram

Kennedy and Mikayla are putting each other to the test in this week's episode by seeing if they can guess the book based on its first line! Tune in to the first part of the episode to also get updated on what they've currently been reading. SHOP OUR MERCH! DROPPING 4/12 BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Don't forget to follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - Midnight Library by Matt Haig - Bride by Ali Hazelwood - Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling - The Uglies by Scott Westerfield - Beach Read by Emily Henry - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens - Renegades by Stephanie Meyer - ACOWAR by Sarah J. Maas - One Dark Window by Rachel Gill -Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Barber - Caraval by Stephanie Barber  - Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi - Powerless by Lauren Roberts - Kingdom of Ash Sarah J. Maas - It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover - Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez - People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - Daisy Haites by Jesse Hastings - Five Survive by Holly Jackson

Erin and Maureen share their thoughts on the book and move Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.

Erin and Maureen start Season Five - New Releases with Rick's wine selection for Where the Crawdads Sing.  Rick selected a biodynamic, or natural wine for this pairing.  Rick and Erin drank a wine grown in California by a Michigan wine maker Dave Bos of  Bos Wine in Elk Rapids (boswine.com) called Moon Bos Harvest Red 2021 vintage. Maureen sipped and spit (because you know, pregnancy) a wine called Heritage White 2021 from a French vineyard Chateau de Nages (chateaudenages.com/en).

Host Bob St.Pierre is joined by Buddy Huffaker, the President & CEO of The Aldo Leopold Foundation, and Rich Wissink, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's VP of Conservation Programs for a discussion about Aldo Leopold's influence on conservation in 2024 and the 75th anniversary celebration of Leopold's seminal work, A Sand County Almanac. The trio discuss how hunting and bird dogs shaped Leopold's view of the natural world, his writings, and his Land Ethic. Episode Highlights: • Huffaker talks about becoming a hunter to better understand Leopold's writings and how hunting has influenced his own view of Leopold, conservation, and the outdoors. • Wissink, a lifelong Wisconsinite and wildlife biologist, explains how his own career in conservation with the Wisconsin DNR and PF & QF has been influenced by Leopold. • Huffaker also explains how Delia Owen's #1 New York Times Bestseller book, Where the Crawdads Sing, was influenced by Leopold. A Sand County Almanac is available through the Aldo Leopold Foundation for an affordable $7.50 each in recognition of the publication's 75th anniversary and with the goal of helping get the text into more people's hands to influence the broader public's “Land Ethic.”

In Episode 153, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I are back for our 3rd annual Debuts Special! Today, we're sharing our favorite debuts from 2023 (so far), new and backlist! Plus, we discuss our reading stats for debuts this year, and we talk about some standout sophomore novels that made the cut. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How this year's crop of debuts compares to those from previous years. A full breakdown of our 2023 debut-related stats. Debuts we love, divided into three categories: Favorite Debuts of 2023 (so far) Favorite Backlist Debuts Standout Sophomore Novels Favorite Debuts of 2023 (so far) [7:06] Sarah Talking at Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:01] The Art of Scandal by Regina Black | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:43] Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:02] Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:41] Susie Go As a River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:47] Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:49] In Memoriam by Alice Winn | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:43] The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:40] Other Books Mentioned The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin [7:27] The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue [8:47] Normal People by Sally Rooney [8:48] The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [8:50] One Day by David Nicholls [8:51] Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering [9:20] Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [13:07] The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger [24:23] The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff [24:25] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara [25:33] No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister [32:06] The Net Beneath Us by Carol Dunbar [33:07] A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson [33:10] Favorite Backlist Debuts [33:22] Sarah The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:37] Blood Sugar by Sascha Rothchild | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:47] Susie Severance by Ling Ma | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:18] Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:53] Other Books Mentioned Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson [34:23] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett [37:21] Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly [37:23] Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [37:33] The Dog Stars by Peter Heller [37:40] Swimming Lessons by Claire Fuller [42:56] Standout Sophomore Novels [44:46] Sarah I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:23] The Connollys of County Down by Tracey Lange | Amazon | Bookshop.org[49:51] Susie The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:33] The Whispers by Ashley Audrain | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:59] Other Books Mentioned Happiness Falls by Angie Kim [45:10] Something Wild by Hanna Halperin [47:25] Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes [49:21] We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange [50:00] The Push by Ashley Audrain [52:35] Additional Books Mentioned Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [2:15] The Measure by Nikki Erlick [2:17]

Please welcome to the podcast the hilariously entertaining and #1 best-selling author of In Her Shoes, Mrs. Everything, and The Summer Place, Jennifer Weiner! This is one juicy episode of literary gossip with so many laugh-out-loud moments. Jen takes us through her two decades in the book business, from her debut Good in Bed to her latest, The Breakaway. We dive into mothers and daughters, biking and "yogging," commercial fiction vs. literary fiction, as well as tall tales from Elin and Jen's old flings, worst book tour stories, and their least and most favorite parts of their job as writers. *Warning, the three get carried away and this episode has some explicit language that could offend listeners.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Nantucket Looms - limited time, 15% off with code BOOKS15Bar YoshiRead With JennaJennifer Weiner Reading List:Good in Bed by Jennifer WeinerIn Her Shoes by Jennifer WeinerMrs. Everything by Jennifer WeinerThe Breakaway by Jennifer WeinerWhat else are we reading in this episode:Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensSwan Song by Elin HilderbrandFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

In Episode 147, Lara Love Hardin joins me to discuss her memoir, The Many Lives of Mama Love. Lara shares her journey from opioid addict (funded through credit card theft) to successful ghostwriter. Her warm and candid storytelling touches on themes of forgiveness, redemption, and unwavering resilience, demonstrating people's ability to triumph over life's darkest moments.  This was a five-star book for me, and I am thrilled to explore such a deeply felt journey with Lara. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Lara's overview of  The Many Lives of Mama Love without spoilers. Her decision to open up publicly about her past. Shame, its debilitating effects, and the fears Lara faced prior to her book's release. The impact of the memoir on Lara's family. Complexities of motherhood alongside her struggles with addiction. Why Lara views going to jail as the best thing that ever happened to her and how it shaped her perspective on life. How her time in jail cultivated empathy, which she considers the most important quality to be a good ghostwriter. The heartwarming story of Lara's struggle to land a good job during her parole and how one person believing in you can change your life. The original title of The Many Lives of Mama Love and the evolution of the book's identity. A potential topic for an upcoming book. Lara's Book Recommendations [33:59] Two OLD Books She Loves Ma and Me by Putsata Reang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:48] In the Shadow of the Mountain by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [36:03] Two NEW Books She Loves Yellowface by R. F. Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:22] Identity by Nora Roberts | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:07] One Book She Didn't Love Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:47] Two NEW RELEASES She's Excited About Safe by Mark Daley (January 30, 2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:18] Only Say Good Things by Crystal Hefner (January 23, 2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:07] Last 5-Star Book Lara Read Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:45] Other Links Ep. 142: Summer 2023 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) About Lara Love Hardin Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Lara Love Hardin is the President and Founder of True Literary a full-service boutique literary agency.   Hardin has an MFA in creative writing and is a 4-time New York Times bestselling writer, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Designing Your Life by Dave Evans and Bill Burnett, and 2018 Oprah Book Club pick, The Sun Does Shine, which she co-authored with Anthony Ray Hinton about his 30 years as an innocent man on Alabama's death row. There are well over a million copies sold of the many books she has written, and you can find her on the title page and in the acknowledgments of books by Nelson Mandela, John Gottman, Evy Poumpouras, and other luminary authors on the Idea Architects roster. In 2019 she won a Christopher Award for her work “affirming the highest values of the human spirit.”  In 2019, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award, won the Moore Prize in the UK, and was short-listed for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. In 2020, she launched her own division within Idea Architects (Idea Architects: True) as a literary agent specializing in memoir. She lives in La Selva Beach, California with her third husband, three dogs, three cats, and three teenagers. She also has 21 chickens, four ducks, and three adult sons who live at home on holidays and big laundry days.

It's just a whole lot of real life on this week's episode - no mountains, no writing retreat, no "DAAAAAD!" So Melanie updates us on the Shankles, I update on the Hudsons, and then I talk at great length about season 2 of The Bear, which, for the record, has the worst language of any show I have ever watched but my goodness I love it so much. We also analyze options for a new TV show for Mel and share a quick Patreon catch-up. On top of all that, we discuss the pointlessness of 4th of July outfits, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon  - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - French 75 - The Bear on Hulu - The Summer I Turned Pretty - Where the Crawdads Sing movie - Stand All the Way Up (in case you missed it) - Grace Upon Grace (in case you missed it)  - On the Bright Side (in case you missed it)  - Shrinking on AppleTV+ - Go As A River - July Book Club on Patreon (listen - we still got the title wrong when we talked about it in the episode, and we got it wrong so many times) - Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris - Peanut Butter Cookie Chocolate Banana Pie - Pioneer Woman's Tres Leches Cake - aviator-style reading glasses - eyeglasses case - quilted leather phone case - menopause support supplements - satin pajamas that come in tons of colors Sponsors: - Helix (use this link for 20% off and two free pillows) - Thrive Causemetics (use this link for 20% off your first order) - Nuts.com (use this link for a free gift and free shipping on orders of $29 or more) - Green Chef (use code BIGBOO50 to get 50% off plus free shipping)