Podcast appearances and mentions of helene wecker

Husband and Wife discuss GOLEMS, animated, anthropomorphic beings from Jewish folklore which are entirely created from inanimate matter, usually clay or mud. Topics include a scary attic, the gingerbread man, Pinocchio, magic, robots, and Superman*Apologies from Wife, who mistakenly referred to the subject of this episode as SUPERMAN when it is in fact a story about the truth behind the creators of BATMAN. Please don't be mad! At least I was still in the right (DC) universe! — in this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers only.Moment: a magazine "leading the conversation to illuminate Jewish life and thought, fight antisemitism and hate, and help build a better world for everyone."https://momentmag.com/Huntershttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt7456722/?ref_=ext_shrThe Magicianshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt4254242/?ref_=ext_shrThe Limehouse Golemhttps://youtu.be/MCJp8-MebGY?si=CI1UC--j6q2zpOC-The Golem and the Jinniby Helene Weckerhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0062110837/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1694375488&sr=8-1The New Abnormal:"U.S. Leaders Ignored Warning Signs That Musk Would Help Putin"Marc Tyler Nobleman, author of Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman, talks about his experience on a speaking tour of Georgia schools where school leaders found an issue with him saying the word “gay.”https://shows.acast.com/the-new-abnormal/episodes/us-leaders-ignored-warning-signs-that-musk-would-help-putinU.S. Leaders Ignored Warning Signs That Musk Would Help Putin | The...Blunt truth and dark humor for a world in chaos. A Daily Beast podcast hosted by Danielle Moodie & Andy Levy. Tune in every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Join Acast+ to enjoy our podcast adfree! https://plus.acast.com/s/sacrilegiousiscourse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More discussions from Readercon 32. Readercon John Wiswell: [Newsletter] / [Patreon] / [Linktree] Someone You Can Build a Nest In (April 2, 2024) [Penguin Random House]  ”Bad Doors” [Uncanny]  ”The Coward Who Stole God's Name” [Uncanny] / [Psuedopod] ”Under the Rubble” [Psuedopod]  ”The Lie Misses You” [Cast of Wonders]  ”Open House on Haunted Hill” [LeVar Burton Reads]  All the Seas of the World (written by: Guy Gavriel Kay and narrated by: Simon Vance) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Golem and the Jinni (written by: Helene Wecker and narrated by: George Guidall) [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Episode 14]   The Echo Wife (written by: Sarah Gailey, narrated by: Xe Sands) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Moby Dick (written by: Herman Melville, narrated by: Frank Mullerv) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Noah Beit-Aharon (N.S. Dolkart): [Website] / [Angry Robot] Silent Hall [Audible] Wings of Fire (Series): The Dragonet Prophecy  (written by: Tui T. Sutherland, narrated by: Shannon McManus) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Locked Tomb (Series): Gideon the Ninth (written by: Tamsyn Muir and narrated by: Moira Quirk) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Sumana Harihareswara: [Blog] / [Mastadon] / [Dreamwidth] / [MetaFilter] Otherwise Award Wolf 359 ”An Annotated Bibliography of the Inside of My Head” [Blog Post]  China Mountain Zhang written by: Maureen McHugh Regeneration written by: Pat Barker Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard (written by: Chip Heath & Dan Heath, narrated by: Charles Kahlenberg) [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] Love in Penang written by: Zen Cho Spirits Abroad (written by: Zen Cho, narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller) [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Black Water Sister (written by: Zen Cho, narrated by: Catherine Ho) [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Leonard Richardson

Recorded November 7, 2022 From the island of Okinawa, this week Nate and Ryan talk about escaping from nature and keeping up with their respective goals. Then Nate finally gets his chance to tell Ryan what it means to “rescue” animals in Disco Zoo. Afterwards they talk about hobbies and what they would do if sleep was no longer a necessity. Finally for the main media this week, they talk about myths, consequences, and learning the same thing from a different angle in the book the Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Disco Zoo Official Site App Store Divinity: Original Sin 2 Official Site Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Pick 2: Things To Do With Lots of Time Nate: Logic Puzzels Ryan: Playing Games Nate: Organizing Photos / Making Photobooks Ryan: Writing Taste of Japan CC Lemon Melon Mix Chestnut KitKat The Golem and the Jinni Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

 Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 95 of the podcast and it's December 14, 2022  as we record this. Main Topic: A Year in Review PATREON: No new patrons this week,    A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast.  This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.    Comments:      Patron announcement:  Announcements:  1) Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. “We'll be touching on book structure, story hypothesis, plotting that doesn't hurt, author action plans, and more.”  Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information. Alumni and patron price is $775.  Early Bird price available from November - January. $800 Monthly payments are an option. Send me a message Valerie@valerieihsan.com for a unique PayPal link, or go to the shopping page on my website to purchase at full price.  2) We want to celebrate our 100th episode with you. Please send in an audio clip via email to writercraftpodcast@gmail.com with a comment or testimonial about the podcast. What you like about it, why you listen, etc. On the 100th episode on January 18th, we'll play the clips on air. Please send in your audio clips by January 11th at the latest. 3) We need topic suggestions. Please send to writercraftpodcast@gmail.com.   Update:  Spoke at an online conference, The Essential Gathering, for members of The Author Life community. My talk Accountability for Authors: How to Focus and Finish, and Get Sh!t Done.   Just finished:  A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny     I'M READING: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker,  Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton, Up Next: Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber Erick's Reading:  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.  The Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula Le Guin Blood Rites Jim Butcher   Show Notes:  "Hold on tightly, let go lightly."  Noticing when decisions are "right" or not. Grieving for ideas that don't work. CEO time weekly. Finding balance is easily. "I know how to strive for it now."  Pull apart that one-track mind. Allow exploration and transition. Collect data and learn about yourself. Fully understand your process and how long projects and client work takes.  Resources:  Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book.   Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter.   The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan

  Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 94 of the podcast and it's December 7, 2022 (and a full moon) as we record this. Main Topic: How to Decide on Your Next Project PATREON: No new patrons this week,    A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast.  This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.  Comments: RE:Ep93: Mary says, enjoyed your conversation on a topic that plagues all of us. I believe that the notion (concept) of failing is the lie we have been told and swallowed very early on, by others. How we struggle throughout our lives to unravel and disarm the lie—is our Story. For me, at 69 I have come to understand that what people deem as failures are magnificent opportunities for learning and growing into who we become— Valerie, I received your postcard. The design is beautiful! Thank you. (We also had a planner conversation on Patreon.) Re92: Gratitude, Road to an Abundant Author Life said,   Why are the updates always the hardest to come up with? lol Every time I have to give an update I freeze! WE NEED NEW TOPIC SUGGESTIONS for 2023. Send them in to writercraftpodcast@gmail.com. A patron emailed to ask about a website domain question, which I answered to the best of my ability. All patrons (and listeners to the podcast) are encouraged to email with questions. writercraftpodcast@gmail.com.  Patron announcement: Barb Lachenbruch got THREE essays published recently.  Calyx (fall issue) “Every Day is a Data Day” Gold Man Review (2022 issue, which came out in December “Bi-Mart” Then the Los Altos Hills town paper, “Growing Up Lachenbruch” (which isn't peer-reviewed, but it's edited). I didn't write the first paragraph—you'll see the tone change!   I have my first essay in High Country News: “The Physics of Solitude and Connection” https://www.hcn.org/issues/52.9/north-essays-the-physics-of-connection-and-solitude   Announcements: Tickets for the Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop are live. Priced at $900.  1) New pricing tiers: Alumni and patron price is $775.  Early Bird price available from November - January. $800 Mid-Morning/Slept-In Bird price available from February - April. $850. Regular price starts in May. $900. Monthly payments are an option. Send me a message Valerie@valerieihsan.com for a unique PayPal link, or go to the shopping page on my website to purchase at full price.  Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. “We'll be touching on book structure, story hypothesis, plotting that doesn't hurt, author action plans, and more.”  Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information. 2) We want to celebrate our 100th episode with you. Please send in an audio clip via email to writercraftpodcast@gmail.com with a comment or testimonial about the podcast. What you like about it, why you listen, etc. On the 100th episode on January 18th, we'll play the clips on air. Please send in your audio clips by January 11th at the latest. Erick Surprise (Happy Anniversary!) December 7th. Thank you for joining me in this co-hosting experiment. I haven't done much collaborative work before, so this has been a pleasant journey for me. Mostly because you let me do whatever I want. ;-) You've made each week enjoyable and I look forward to seeing you each Wednesday morning. I learn from you, think about things in a different way, and become inspired be your knowledge and business sense. It's interesting that I consider you both a colleague, a friend, and a mentor. I don't know many people who fit that bill. Update:  Settled on a cover design. Patrons get the reveal now. Thinking (panicking) about taxes. Finishing up some client work. Got my new glasses.   Just finished:  A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny     I'M READING: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker,  Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton, Up Next:  Erick's Reading:  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.  Poetry magazine   Show Notes:  Inspiration can mess with the production schedule. Follow the muse. Hybrid model! :-) Be open to the possibility that you can do more than you think you can. Have more ideas than the ones you execute. Library of ideas. Every boat needs an anchor. That idea might never be written. It's okay that the idea is your anchor. When you make the decision on the book project, now you have to stick with it. Now it's time for discipline. Decision making is different for every project. The salt of an idea.   Resources:  Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book.   Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter.   The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   Some of the Books We've Read This Year: South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber (magical realism) and Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell (literary mystery) Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black Dowery of Blood ST Gibson  Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes  All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Murder Bot series) Artificial Condition (Book 2) Deserter by Junji Ito (graphic novel)  The Cloisters  Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor Death Masks by Jim Butcher  Drinking Games A Prayer for the Crown-Shy.   How to be a Good Creature Billy Summers by Stephen King The Dude and the Zen Master  How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Summer Night by Jim Butcher The Strange Bird by Jeff Vandermeer The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Newsletter Ninja 2)  Wintering by Katherine May  The Nesting by CJ Cooke  Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston Interview with a vampire Shadow over innsmouth h.p. Lovecraft Skippy Dies  Meredith, Alone by Claire Alexander and The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin

Today, we learn about the creative writing process straight from an Award-winning historical fantasy novelist. Helene Wecker is the author of The Golem and the Jinni and its sequel, The Hidden Palace – two books that have captured the imagination of readers around the globe… Helene comes from a Jewish background, and she uses her life experiences to inspire her work. With a passion for writing that has been present from a young age, Helene has developed her creative approach over the years, leading to the engaging telling of fascinating stories.  Join the discussion to discover: How Helene found her groove in the creative process. Why her past is so integral to her overall work approach. What it took to write The Golem and the Jinni and The Hidden Palace. Want to get inside the mind of a visionary writer? Tune into this episode now! Visit www.helenewecker.com to connect with Helene's work for yourself! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Helene Wecker. Helene is the author of the Mythopoeic Award-winning historical fantasy novel The Golem and the Jinni and its sequel, The Hidden Palace. Today, she joins the podcast to discuss her work, background, and writing process. Helene was an aspiring writer from a young age, and as time went on, she started writing short stories that ultimately blossomed into a successful career path. Drawing inspiration from a number of distinct elements related to her Jewish heritage, Helene has created a work of literature that is truly intriguing…  Click play to hear Helene talk about: A timeline of her creative writing journey.  How being a child of an immigrant family informed her work as an author. The writing process behind The Golem and the Jinni. How the story arc of her work captures people's attention. Want to learn more about Helene and her fascinating work? Visit www.helenewecker.com now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

We get to talk with Helene Wecker about both The Golem and the Jinni and Hidden Palaces. Diana and Helene commiserate over historical fiction woes and Helene's science fiction influences.  Get your copy of Hidden Palaces and The Golem and the Jinni at our bookshop.  

Stacie Murphy returns to the show to discuss "The Unquiet Dead," the next adventure of Amelia and Jonas (the characters from her debut novel "A Deadly Fortune"). We discuss the agent-author relationship, Stacie's experience working with a sensitivty reader, expanding her characters' world in book two and much more! Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Unquiet Dead" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

Author Rebecca Stott joins us to discuss her latest novel, "Dark Eart" set during the Dark Ages in Londinium, the Roman settlement in Britain. We nerd out on research (of course) and archaeology, the brooch that inspired the novel, the meaning behind the title and much more.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Dark Earth" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

Author Katalina Gamarra joins us to discuss her debut novel, "Ben & Beatriz." We have a mini Shakespeare nerd-out session before discussing Katalina's inspiration for a modern-day Beatriz, how her theater background helped her write dialogue in the novel and much, much more! Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Ben & Beatriz" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

Author Danielle Jackson joins us to discuss her debut novel "The Accidental Pinup." We discuss Danielle's inspiration and research process behind "Dreamland," the lingerie line featured in the novel, how Danielle's past career as a publicist in publishing prepared her to become an author and much more! Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Accidental Pinup" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.  

Author Helene Wecker and the immigrant experience told through the lives of mythical monsters. Helene Wecker's first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was awarded the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature, the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel, and the Harold U. Ribalow Prize, and was nominated for a Nebula Award and a World Fantasy Award. Its sequel, The Hidden Palace, was published in June 2021, and received a National Jewish Book Award and a Golden Poppy Award. A Midwest native, she holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from Columbia University. Her work has appeared in literary journals such as Paper Brigade, Joyland, and Catamaran, as well as the fantasy anthology The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children.

The Christian Nerd Podcast is back and trying to read more books. Scott starts the show talking about his weekend and having a party at church. In Reading Rainbow he reviews The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. He talks about feeling guilty for not reading more in Real Talk. And In Jesus Time, Scott reminds us how foundation reading the Bible is to following Jesus. Show Notes Intro - 0:00 "The B-I-B-L-E, yes that's the book for me” Reading Rainbow - 4:02 The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker Real Talk - 7:35 Jesus Time - 15:06 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Lectionary Goodbye - 26:02 Be sure to check out The Christian Nerd Like The Christian Nerd on Facebook Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and leave a comment Or use our RSS Feed to subscribe: http://thechristiannerd.libsyn.com/rss Follow The Christian Nerd on Twitter Follow Scott on Twitter Support The Christian Nerd on Patreon Email Scott at Scott@TheChristianNerd.com to get added to The Octagon. Thanks to Nick for The Christian Nerd theme music.

Today's author interview guest is Helene Wecker, author of The Hidden Palace: A Novel of the Golem...

Helene Wecker's first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was awarded the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature, the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel, and the Harold U. Ribalow Prize, and was nominated for a Nebula Award and a World Fantasy Award. A Midwest native, she holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from Columbia University. Her work has appeared in literary journals such as Joyland and Catamaran, as well as the fantasy anthology The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children. The Hidden Palace: A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni "Richly nuanced and beautiful. . . . An immersive and magical tale of loneliness, love, and finding hope.” (Buzzfeed) “A layered novel of many complex characters…To keep their worlds safe, Chava and Ahmad must access both their greatest supernatural powers and their deepest human impulses.” (Historical Novels Review) In this enthralling historical epic, set in New York City and the Middle East in the years leading to World War I— the long-awaited follow-up to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Golem and the Jinni—Helene Wecker revisits her beloved characters Chava and Ahmad as they confront unexpected new challenges in a rapidly changing human world. Chava is a golem, a woman made of clay, who can hear the thoughts and longings of those around her and feels compelled by her nature to help them. Ahmad is a jinni, a restless creature of fire, once free to roam the desert but now imprisoned in the shape of a man. Fearing they'll be exposed as monsters, these magical beings hide their true selves and try to pass as human—just two more immigrants in the bustling world of 1900s Manhattan. Brought together under calamitous circumstances, their lives are now entwined—but they're not yet certain of what they mean to each other. Both Chava and Ahmad have changed the lives of the people around them. Park Avenue heiress Sophia Winston, whose brief encounter with Ahmad left her with a strange illness that makes her shiver with cold, travels to the Middle East to seek a cure. There she meets Dima, a tempestuous female jinni who's been banished from her tribe. Back in New York, in a tenement on the Lower East Side, a little girl named Kreindel helps her rabbi father build a golem they name Yossele—not knowing that she's about to be sent to an orphanage uptown, where the hulking Yossele will become her only friend and protector. Spanning the tumultuous years from the turn of the twentieth century to the beginning of World War I, The Hidden Palace follows these lives and others as they collide and interleave. Can Chava and Ahmad find their places in the human world while remaining true to each other? Or will their opposing natures and desires eventually tear them apart—especially once they encounter, thrillingly, other beings like themselves?

Helene Wecker's first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was awarded the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature, the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel, and the Harold U. Ribalow Prize, and was nominated for a Nebula Award and a World Fantasy Award. A Midwest native, she holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from Columbia University. Her work has appeared in literary journals such as Joyland and Catamaran, as well as the fantasy anthology The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children. The Hidden Palace: A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni "Richly nuanced and beautiful. . . . An immersive and magical tale of loneliness, love, and finding hope.” (Buzzfeed) “A layered novel of many complex characters…To keep their worlds safe, Chava and Ahmad must access both their greatest supernatural powers and their deepest human impulses.” (Historical Novels Review) In this enthralling historical epic, set in New York City and the Middle East in the years leading to World War I— the long-awaited follow-up to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Golem and the Jinni—Helene Wecker revisits her beloved characters Chava and Ahmad as they confront unexpected new challenges in a rapidly changing human world. Chava is a golem, a woman made of clay, who can hear the thoughts and longings of those around her and feels compelled by her nature to help them. Ahmad is a jinni, a restless creature of fire, once free to roam the desert but now imprisoned in the shape of a man. Fearing they'll be exposed as monsters, these magical beings hide their true selves and try to pass as human—just two more immigrants in the bustling world of 1900s Manhattan. Brought together under calamitous circumstances, their lives are now entwined—but they're not yet certain of what they mean to each other. Both Chava and Ahmad have changed the lives of the people around them. Park Avenue heiress Sophia Winston, whose brief encounter with Ahmad left her with a strange illness that makes her shiver with cold, travels to the Middle East to seek a cure. There she meets Dima, a tempestuous female jinni who's been banished from her tribe. Back in New York, in a tenement on the Lower East Side, a little girl named Kreindel helps her rabbi father build a golem they name Yossele—not knowing that she's about to be sent to an orphanage uptown, where the hulking Yossele will become her only friend and protector. Spanning the tumultuous years from the turn of the twentieth century to the beginning of World War I, The Hidden Palace follows these lives and others as they collide and interleave. Can Chava and Ahmad find their places in the human world while remaining true to each other? Or will their opposing natures and desires eventually tear them apart—especially once they encounter, thrillingly, other beings like themselves?

My guest is Helene Wecker, author of the novel THE HIDDEN PALACE.  THE HIDDEN PALACE is a follow up to Wecker's 2013 debut novel, THE GOLEM AND THE GINNI.  It follows the lives of two creatures of middle eastern myths, a female golem, which is a creature made of clay that is part of Jewish folklore, and a male jinni, a being of fire that is part of Arabian folklore, who meet by chance and become friends and more.  Fearing they'll be exposed as monsters, these magical beings hide their true selves and try to pass as humans, as just two more immigrants in the bustling world of 1900s Manhattan.  The novel also explores the lives of Jewish and Arab immigrants in New York at the turn of the century, and the barriers to independence women faced during those times.Helene Wecker's first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, won several literary awards including the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel. Helene's web site is https://www.helenewecker.com/. Her photo is by Kareem Kazkaz.Diverse Voices Book Review on social media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewTwitter - @diversebookshay

In the first of their Christmas spirit episodes, Anne and Drea are visited by the ghost of gin past. Anne tells Drea all about the London gin craze and they share a beet and ginger gin martini. Recommendations include: Future Gin and Gin Mare, baked brie and artichoke dip, short stories by the writer Saki, especially “Bertie's Christmas Eve,” and the novel The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Want to learn more about the history of gin? Check out Gin: A Global History by Lesley Jacobs Solomonson or “The Intoxicating History of Gin” by Anthony Lane, published in The New Yorker. Follow us at @twogirlsandagrapepod on Instagram for this episode's recipe and other shenanigans!

Brian's guest this week is novelist Helene Wecker. Helene is author of the best-selling and award-winning book, the Golem and the Jinni and its recent follow up, The Hidden Palace. Helene and Brian are also debut buddies—their first books came out the same month in April of 2013.Helene and Brian talk about writing classes and pursuing higher education for creative writing, the despair when a book just isn't clicking, the loneliness of being a writer, and the way life can get in the way of a creative job. Enjoy his conversation with Helene Wecker!Find Helene on Twitter or grab her latest book from Amazon or your favorite bookstore.Find Brian at his website, on Twitter and Instagram, or find his books on Amazon, direct from his bookstore, or wherever books are sold!Don't forget to support the show on Patreon, or pick up some swag on Redbubble. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker In the story of golem finding a purpose and a jinni seeking freedom, Helene Wecker explores human wanting against the backdrop of turn of the century New York City. Discussed this Episode Comparing and contrasting the journey of the Golem and the Jinni. The character-driven plot of … Continue reading Ep079 – The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker →

This week, Patrick and Tracy welcome Helene Wecker, author of The Hidden Palace. About The Hidden Palace: Chava is a golem, a woman made of clay, who can hear the thoughts and longings of those around her and feels compelled by her nature to help them. Ahmad is a jinni, a restless creature of fire, […] The post Episode 512-With Helene Wecker appeared first on The Functional Nerds.

www.helenewecker.com/ Helene Wecker's first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was awarded the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature, the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel, and the Harold U. Ribalow Prize, and was nominated for a Nebula Award and a World Fantasy Award. A Midwest native, she holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from Columbia University. Her work has appeared in literary journals such as Joyland and Catamaran, as well as the fantasy anthology The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary horror novelist Jennifer Anne Gordon with help from her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com @copyrighted by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network.

Author and podcaster Tom Merritt joins Jenny to talk about books, mostly science fiction and fantasy, and Tom shares about his newest book, Project V.E.R.A. Jenny knows Tom from the Sword and Laser Book Club and Podcast, but it's not his only project!Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 229: Second Contact Subscribe to the podcast via this link: FeedburnerOr subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: SubscribeOr listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via StitcherOr listen through Spotify Or listen through Google Podcasts Books discussed: Rogue Protocol by Martha WellsThe Actual Star by Monica ByrneThe Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. WaggonerThe Hidden Palace by Helene WeckerKyreen by Nikki MooreOther mentions:Daily Tech NewsKnow a Little MoreCord KillersSword and Laser PodcastEast Meets WestTech Republic Top 5Current GeekLet's Talk About Star WarsIt's a ThingThe House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. KluneThe Expanse (series by S.A. Corey)NaNoWriMoFugitive Telemetry by Martha WellsExit Strategy by Martha WellsWayfarers (series by Becky Chambers)Sarum by Edward RutherfurdTerra Nullius by Claire G. ColemanMusical Chairs by Amy PoeppelRelated episodes: Episode 008 - Gone Rogue with guests Steve Richardson, Libby Young, and Mike WiniskiEpisode 013 - The Secret Central Force with Josh Lawrence and terpkristinEpisode 038 - Monica Byrne Wants to Make People (Want to) Scream with guest Monica ByrneEpisode 055 - Too Late for an Autopsy with Julie DavisEpisode 087 - Going Native with Bookclub Social with Amanda and Grace Episode 126 - Bernice Bobs her Hair with Jon LaubingerEpisode 154 - Is If If with PaulaEpisode 191 - Stealthy yet Sparkly with Gail CarrigerSword and Laser guest host - Episode 408Sword and Laser guest host - Episode 409  Stalk me online:Jenny at GoodreadsJenny on TwitterJenny is @readingenvy on Instagram and Litsy Tom is @acedetect on Twitter and InstagramProject V.E.R.A. can be found on Audible or Tomsnewbook.comTom's other books can be found on TomMerrittbooks.comAll links to books are through Bookshop.org, where I am an affiliate. I wanted more money to go to the actual publishers and authors. I link to Amazon when a book is not listed with Bookshop.

https://www.helenewecker.com/ Helene Wecker's first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was awarded the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature, the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel, and the Harold U. Ribalow Prize, and was nominated for a Nebula Award and a World Fantasy Award. A Midwest native, she holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from Columbia University. Her work has appeared in literary journals such as Joyland and Catamaran, as well as the fantasy anthology The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary horror novelist Jennifer Anne Gordon with help from her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com @copyrighted by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network.

https://www.helenewecker.com/ Helene Wecker's first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was awarded the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature, the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel, and the Harold U. Ribalow Prize, and was nominated for a Nebula Award and a World Fantasy Award. A Midwest native, she holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from Columbia University. Her work has appeared in literary journals such as Joyland and Catamaran, as well as the fantasy anthology The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories. She currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary horror novelist Jennifer Anne Gordon with help from her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com @copyrighted by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network.

The first half of our deep dive in Captain David Gold, lead character of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers eBook series, and one of the most prominent Jewish characters in the Star Trek literary world. Guest Heidi Rabinowitz, host of The Book of Life podcast and Jewish children's librarian, joins us to unpack these stories and the state of the Jewish children's literary world. -- HSHW: "Creative Couplings" by Glenn Hauman & Aaron Rosenberg, which can be found in the anthology book Star Trek: Corps of Engineers: Creative Couplings, or alternatively in Books #47 and #48 of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers (S.C.E.) eBook series; and the short story "An Easy Fast" by John Ordover, which can be found in Tales from the Captain's Table, edited by Keith R.A. DeCandido. -- List of other books and media discussed or mentioned in this episode: Star Trek: The New Voyages 2, edited by Sondra Marshak and Myrna Culbreath; K'TonTon by Sadie Rose Weilerstein; Atalanta; All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor; The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming: A Christmas Story by Lemony Snicket; Fascinating: The Life of Leonard Nimoy by Richard Michelson; Zoe Rosenthal Is Not Lawful Good by Nancy Werlin; Anya and the Dragon and Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack; The Inquisitor's Tale, Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog by Adam Gidwitz; The Way Back by Gavriel Savit; The Last Shepherd;  Kasper Mützenmacher's Cursed Hat by Keith R. Fentonmiller; The Golem and the Jinni and The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker. -- Listen to Heidi's recent interview with Nancy Werlin, author of Zoe Rosenthal is Not Lawful Good here: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2021/08/zoe-rosenthal-is-not-lawful-good.html

Helene Wecker discusses The Hidden Palace.

Join Monica and I was we discuss, The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Chava is a creature made of clay by a disgraced rabbi. Ahmad is a jinni born of fire. They meet each other in NYC. It's a historical fantasy fiction romance with Jewish mysticism and middle eastern myths woven all together. As always, drink responsibly. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Helene Wecker will discuss The Hidden Palace, her long-anticipated sequel to her fascinating, debut novel, The Golem and the Jinni , a magical yet historical tale about immigrant New York. The combination of Arabic and Jewish mythology made the novel particularly intriguing to many readers. The Golem and the Jinni was an Amazon Editor Top 20 Pick and received numerous awards, including the Amazon Spotlight Debut, Indie Next Pick, Entertainment Weekly, Audible books, Kirkus Reviews, and others. A Midwest native, Wecker holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in fiction writing from Columbia University. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband and children. NOTES MLF: Middle East Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helene Wecker will discuss The Hidden Palace, her long-anticipated sequel to her fascinating, debut novel, The Golem and the Jinni , a magical yet historical tale about immigrant New York. The combination of Arabic and Jewish mythology made the novel particularly intriguing to many readers. The Golem and the Jinni was an Amazon Editor Top 20 Pick and received numerous awards, including the Amazon Spotlight Debut, Indie Next Pick, Entertainment Weekly, Audible books, Kirkus Reviews, and others. A Midwest native, Wecker holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in fiction writing from Columbia University. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband and children. NOTES MLF: Middle East Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hidden Palace: By Helene Wecker Website: https://gobookmart.com “A blend of romance, Mary Shelley-esque horror, and folklore…. Wecker skillfully combines the storylines of Chava the Golem and Ahmad the Jinni and numerous other players, good and evil, in an enchanting tale that pleases on every page.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Impressive…storytelling à la Dickens…A satisfying, mature sequel to The Golem and the Jinni, continuing the magical story of two immigrant mythological characters from the turn of the 20th century to the outbreak of WWI.” -- Publishers Weekly “Spanning more than a decade and touching on major early-twentieth-century events, such as the Triangle fire, the sinking of the Titanic, and the beginning of WWI, Wecker's second outing blends Jewish and Middle Eastern mythology within a vibrant historical setting.” -- Booklist "Richly nuanced and beautiful. . . . Wecker skillfully draws together these disparate lives and characters in an immersive and magical tale of loneliness, love, and finding hope.” -- Buzzfeed --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

This week, Emily tells us about the unlikely friendship between two mythical creatures in The Golem and the Djinni by Helene Wecker, while Rebecca shares a poetic technique she loves in works by Sabrina Benaim and Louise Glück. We talk about our writing bucket lists, answer an interesting film question, and find out which Crow from Six of Crows we would be. Rebecca also shares a song that bridges our shared loves!   Our infatuations: The Golem and the Djinni - Helene Wecker (i) - (Depression and Other Magic Tricks - Sabrina Benaim) (ii) - (Depression and Other Magic Tricks - Sabrina Benaim) avowal - (Depression and Other Magic Tricks - Sabrina Benaim) Persephone the Wanderer (I) - Louise Glück Persephone the Wanderer (II) - Louise Glück Pretty Boy - The Neighbourhood Funeral ft. James Bay - Maisie Peters Shadow and Bone: The Crows quiz - https://www.buzzfeed.com/noradominick/shadow-and-bone-the-crows-quiz  The Infatuated Mix - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YjGlH5FkuYe0jLdWTT4oH?si=BmCCbA96TPKD9AJXykhAaA    Follow us: infatuatedpodcast@outlook.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/infatuatedpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/infatuatedpod  Emily's Instagram - https://instagram.com/emiloue_  Emily's Twitter - https://twitter.com/emiloue_ Emily's TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@emiloue Rebecca's Instagram - https://instagram.com/grammour.puss Rebecca's Twitter - https://twitter.com/grammourpuss    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Jenny and Rachel discuss books that didn't get as much attention as they deserved during the early days of the pandemic, science in fiction, a new podcast, and more. Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 223: Cicada Season Subscribe to the podcast via this link: FeedburnerOr subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: SubscribeOr listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via StitcherOr listen through Spotify Or listen through Google Podcasts Books discussed:  Beneath the Rising by Premee MohamedWhile Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams, narrated by Adenrele OjoLakewood by Megan GiddingsBroken Horses by Brandi CarlileNightbitch by Rachel YoderOther mentions:The Butterfly Effect by Rachel Mans McKennyBlind Date with a Book Podcast (first episode posts June 30, 2021)@bookmeetcute on Instagram and TwitterReal Life by Brandon TaylorHex by Rebecca Dinerstein KnightTranscendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiThe Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodThe Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia WaiteLast Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda LoA Broken Darkness by Premee MohamedSelena MontgomeryThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca SklootThe Pisces by Melissa BroderBunny by Mona AwadCrying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerThe Hidden Palace by Helene WeckerThe Golem and the Jinni by Helene WeckerRelated episodes:Episode 008 - Gone Rogue with guests Steve Richardson, Libby Young, and Mike WiniskiEpisode 150 - Rife with Storytelling with SaraEpisode 164 - Character Driven with Carol AnnEpisode 186 - This is Gravity with JeffEpisode 190 - The Good Life with Alex Stalk us online: Rachel's websiteRachel is @rmmckenny on Twitter; @rachelmansmckenny on Instagram; @rachelm on LitsyJenny at GoodreadsJenny on TwitterJenny is @readingenvy on Instagram and Litsy All links to books are through Bookshop.org, where I am an affiliate. I wanted more money to go to the actual publishers and authors. I link to Amazon when a book is not listed with Bookshop.

The Hidden Palace, written by Helene Wecker and narrated by George Guidall is the much anticipated sequel to The Golem and the Jinni. The Hidden Palace [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby]   The Golem and the Jinni [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Episode 14]   Our Favorite Audiobooks of 2020Episode 85

Back in 2014, we read Helene Wecker’s novel “The Golem and the Jinni,” and we liked it! Little did we know that she was listening to us… and that she would end up as an Incomparable panelist! Now a sequel, “The Hidden Palace: A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni” has arrived! In this special episode, Jason and Helene discuss the first novel, how real life can intrude on a publishing schedule, the value and temptation of research, and how “The Hidden Palace” ultimately came together. Jason Snell with Helene Wecker.

Back in 2014, we read Helene Wecker’s novel “The Golem and the Jinni,” and we liked it! Little did we know that she was listening to us… and that she would end up as an Incomparable panelist! Now a sequel, “The Hidden Palace: A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni” has arrived! In this special episode, Jason and Helene discuss the first novel, how real life can intrude on a publishing schedule, the value and temptation of research, and how “The Hidden Palace” ultimately came together. Host Jason Snell with Helene Wecker.

So, you want to vaccinate your populace. Sometimes it's not enough to appeal to people's basic sense of self-preservation. You have to find other ways to entice them. Governments in states like Ohio, California, and West Virginia have announced plans to offer vaccine lotteries. The premise is simple: Get vaccinated, and you could win upwards of $1 million. Now, private companies are following suit, offering their own bonuses and sweepstakes to encourage customers to vaccinate—and to open up their wallets. This week, we talk with WIRED senior correspondent Adam Rogers about the behavioral science of vaccine lotteries, and whether even slim odds at a big payout will encourage the holdouts. Show Notes:  Read Adam’s story about how vaccine lotteries might actually work. Recommendations:  Adam recommends the novel The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker. Mike recommends El Pato sauce. (Also read an LA Eater story about it here.) Lauren recommends sour cream on eggs, and also the Patagonia Fleetwith Romper. Adam Rogers can be found on Twitter @jetjocko. Lauren Goode is @LaurenGoode. Michael Calore is @snackfight. Bling the main hotline at @GadgetLab. The show is produced by Boone Ashworth (@booneashworth). Our theme music is by Solar Keys. If you have feedback about the show, or just want to enter to win a $50 gift card, take our brief listener survey here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Helene Wecker, author, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “Too Short a Season” (S1E16). Topics include book hoarding, indie bookstore websites, The Hidden Palace (it is good, you should buy it and then read it), and bad old age makeup. Scott McNulty with Helene Wecker.

Helene Wecker, author, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “Too Short a Season” (S1E16). Topics include book hoarding, indie bookstore websites, The Hidden Palace (it is good, you should buy it and then read it), and bad old age makeup. Host Scott McNulty with Helene Wecker.

Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia continue to gush about books they are looking forward to reading this summer. Be sure to check out Part One. Books mentioned in this episode: The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin, Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia, The Very Nice Box by Eve Gleichman and Laura Blackett, The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker, The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo, My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Grapham Jones, Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu, Afterparties by Anthony Veasna So, If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy, and Velvet was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepitfictional/message

Helene Wecker (The Golem and the Djinni, The Hidden Palace) joins Antony to discuss telling details, research that both enlightens and frustrates, and pulling the spine out of a manuscript.

On this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: immersive reading and a bookish gift Current Reads: we are all over the playground of reading taste Deep Dive: we discuss which genres we shy away from Book Presses: a few memoirs for those of you who shy away (ahem, Meredith) As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . Intro: 1:51 - Become a Patron  2:15 - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 2:34 - A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas Bookish Moments: 3:41 - Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant 3:54 - Let’s Make Art  7:03 - Yes Yes Cookies (seven layer magic bars here in the U.S) 7:47 - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S Lewis Current Reads: 8:34 - Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy by Rachel Ricketts (Kaytee) 11:02 - Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies by J.B. West (Meredith) 11:38 - Heather’s Bookstagram  15:24 - Pet by Akwaeke Emezi (Kaytee) 15:29 - The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker 17:57 - We Are Unprepared by Meg Little Reilly (Meredith) 21:42 - 10 Things to Tell You Episode w/Meredith and Kaytee 21:51 - Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko (Kaytee) 24:54 - We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker (Meredith) 25:03 - Fabled Bookshop Deep Dive - Genres Outside Our Playground 32:21 - Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow 34:28 - A Promise Land by Barack Obama 35:19 - Bad Blood by Jon Kerryrou 40:51 - Genre Convincer episode with Mary Heim Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 43:15 - Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon (Kaytee) 44:45 - Heartland by Sarah Smarsh (Meredith) 44:53 - Season One, Episode 14 46:12 - Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

On this episode, Chris Connolly interviews Helene Wecker, author of THE HIDDEN PALACE, available on June 8, 2021. Find show notes here: bit.ly/weckerpod For more information, go to librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

Maria Carson, a Jewish scholar in Pittsburgh, takes us on an exploration of Terry Pratchett's fantasy series known as Discworld. More specifically, Maria shares why she loves the character Cheery Littlebottom more than anyone else in the expansive universe.Show Links and NotesTerry Pratchett's DiscworldCheery Littlebottom bioGuards Guards    Weird SistersGoing PostalFeet of ClayThudThe Fifth ElephantThe Watch on BBC (an explainer)Jasper Fforde and the Thursday Next seriesCairo GenizaThe Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

A Complicated Profession is back to cover season 2 of The Mandalorian, and host Dan Moren welcomes podcaster and author Helene Wecker to discuss the evolution of our protagonist from season one, having your tropes and eating them too, and whether there are more than six things in the Star Wars universe. Host Dan Moren with Helene Wecker.

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Deputy Director Christine Jones. They're librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, it's Christine's turn to pick the book, The Maze at Windermere by Gregory Blake Smith. Then, get a head start and join us for next month's book, The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker.

In this episode Tracy, Eric, and Jeff discuss The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker.   Thanks to our sponsor, Easy Roller Dice! Links:  Tracy on Twitter   Tracy on the Web   Eric on Twitter    Jeff on Twitter   Thetomeshow.com   Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

Do you need to go somewhere new in order to find yourself? If you go somewhere new, can you even help learning more about who you are and what you want? This episode brings you two writers exploring these questions in very different ways: Kyle Chayka's essay, "Art Youth," explores expat and hipster culture in Beijing, and Helene Wecker's reading from her novel, The Golem and the Jinni, shows a lost, lonely Golem in 1899 New York trying to understand herself and her new world. CatapultReads.com // @CatapultReads // The Trebuchet

This month on The Writer and the Critic, your hosts Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond fritter away a few precious minutes talking about carving out time for reading, vomiting on public transport, and anti-social lunchtime habits, before jumping straight into the books at hand. The books chosen for discussion this episode are Love is the Law by Nick Mamatas (beginning at 3:50) -- recommended by Ian -- and The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter (42:30), which is Kirstyn's homework pick. Ian also manages to squeeze in a small spoiler-free review of The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker by way of comparison, and you can read his further thoughts on that book over on his blog. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 1:10:25 for Ian's Fun in Fandom Rant as well as some final remarks. Instead of personal book recommendations, next month's episode will feature two novels which took home gongs at the recent Aurealis Awards which recognise excellence in Australian speculative fiction. Lexicon by Max Barry won Best Science Fiction Novel while Fairytales for Wilde Girls by Allyse Near won Best Horror Novel and tied for Best Young Adult Novel. Read ahead and join in the spoilerific fun!