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Episode 78 is with author Anita Abriel.Anita Abriel is the international bestselling author of The Light After the War, Lana's War, and A Girl During the War. She received a BA in English literature with a minor in creative writing from Bard College. Born in Sydney, Australia, she lives in California with her family. Her hobbies include walking on the beach, seeing classic movies, reading, and traveling. For more information, visit www.anitaabriel.com.In this episode we discussed her most recent novel, The Life She Wanted, which is set in the Gilded Age. We discussed the yearning her main character felt and the rich and lush settings of her books. Her career as Anita Hughes, with a couple of these books making it to film. We also touched on the impetus to move to historical fiction and balancing her romantic fiction career and historical fiction career. LinksKate Morton THE HOMEHOMINGFiona Davis THE SPECTACULAR Carley Fortune MEET ME AT THE LAKEEmily Henry *** WHEN JASMINE BLOOMS, a contemporary fiction inspired by Marmee of Little Women, about a woman who suffers a great tragedy, wonders 'what if' and it comes true is here!Note: some links are affiliate linksContact Tif at tif@tifmarcelo.comPlease check out her website for podcast submissions
Cellist and composer Andrew Yee (she/they) presents an audio memoir of identity and belonging through music. For several years, they have been exploring their identity through a recital series called Halfie. This memoir draws on their Halfie recital in the Greene Space, as well as conversations with Andrew, their dad Harry Yee, and their friend, composer and cellist Paul Wiancko. All works performed by Andrew Yee, except where otherwise noted: Leilehua Lanzilotti: kʻou inoa Caroline Shaw: In Manus Tuas Andrew Yee: The Light After Andrew Norman: For Ashley Andrew Yee: The Sea As It Is Paul Wiancko: American Haiku (with Ayane Kozasa, viola) Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II: "Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'" from Oklahoma! by arrangement with Concord Music
Anita Abriel is well known to many readers because of her international hit The Light After The War. Now she returns with another World War II story – part thriller, part romance, The Italian Girl. (In the US it's called A Girl During the War ) Hi there I'm your host Jenny Wheeler and in Binge Reading this week Anita talks about The Italian Girl, a coming of age story of stolen art and romance in a famous villa in Florence peopled with real life historical figures. International best selling author Kirsten Harmel calls it “A fast-paced and engaging read.” We've got a mystery and thriller book giveaway this week – Justice Served – and also a Booksweeps promo for Literary and Book Club fans - Details on out website The Joys of Binge Reading.com in the shownotes for this episode... This week's book giveaways Justice Served: https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/NaQfNAeDejxUJ0vC7uv4 Best selling authors band together to offer you best giveaways - be in - only offered for a limited time... Of Gold & Blood Book Bundle #2 - with Books #1 and #4 - Poisoned Legacy and Tangled Destiny - is included... DOWNLOAD FREE MYSTERIES Booksweeps Wine and Dine, Historical, Literary and Book Club Fiction Go to: https://www.booksweeps.com/giveaway/august-2022/win-a-bundle-of-literary-fiction/ Win a prize pack of literary, historical and book club fiction you will love - 45+ books and and you also get a new e-Reader - $500 value prize. My Book Bundle - with Books 1 and 4 in the Of Gold & Blood series - is included... ENTER BOOKSWEEPS DRAW Anita is on Five Quickfire Questions on Patreon Exclusive bonus content at patreon.com/thejoysofbingereading, and if you particularly enjoy this episode you can shout me a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jennywheelX BUY ME A CUP OF COFFEE! Links to topics mentioned in the show: Pam Jenoff: https://pamjenoff.com/ Kristen Harmel: https://kristinharmel.com/ The Light Ater the War: https://www.amazon.com/Light-After-War-Novel/dp/1982122978 Bernard Berenson: https://itatti.harvard.edu/bernard-berenson Gerhard Wolf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Wolf I Tatti: https://itatti.harvard.edu/bernard-berenson Belle da Costa Greene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_da_Costa_Greene The Ponte Vecchio: https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/10/16/the-ponte-vecchio-the-only-bridge-in-florence-that-survived-ww2-because-hitler-liked-it/ Anita Hughes: https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/anita-abriel/# Nita Prose: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55196813-the-maid Sally Hepworth: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46251368-the-mother-in-law Where to find Anita Abriel: Website: www.anitaabriel.com and www.anitahughesbooks.com. Instagram: @anitahughesabriel Twitter: @abrielanita Facebook: @anitahughesauthor What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to the show notes in The Joys of Binge Reading.com for important mentions.Jenny Wheeler; But now, here's Anita. Hello there Anita, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Anita Abriel: Thank you so much for having me, Jenny. I'm just delighted to be here. Introducing author Anita Abriel Anita Abriel - Historical fiction author Jenny Wheeler: You are fast making a reputation for yourself as one of the go-to authors for wartime women's fiction. Your last book, The Light After the War, got rave reviews from fellow authors like Pam Jenoff and Kristin Harmel. Now we are talking about the new one which here in our part of the world is called The Italian Girl, but I think in the U S it's got the name of A Girl During the War. Is that right? Anita Abriel: That's correct, yes. Jenny Wheeler: It follows on from The Light After the War, so I guess they're hoping readers will make the connection with your other book. Anita Abriel: Correct. I guess so.
Today we're doing a quick refresher on our current jobs and chatting about what jobs we'd have if we didn't have our current jobs. Also, don't forget to join the fan club book club for Libby's pick, The Idiot by Elif Batuman, on Monday, February 28! Anyway, then we're getting into some fun reads, including: a contemporary magical realism family story, a literary thriller, a World War II historical fiction story, and a translated unassuming assassin novel. Thanks for tuning in, we're excited about all the new content we have coming in season 2! As always, you can grab your BATC merch (including the coveted SWEATSHIRT) here: https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. Browse and shop all the books we've discussed on this episode and past episodes at https://www.bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Subscribe to our newsletter on our website, and send us an email at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com-------------> Kayla's pick: One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle (13:18-20:51) https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/One-Italian-Summer/Rebecca-Serle/9781982166793 On Kayla's TBR: A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin Libby's pick: The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz (20:52-31:11) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250790767/the-plot On Libby's TBR: Sorry Please Thank You by Charles Yu Becky's pick: The Light After the War by Anita Abriel (31:12-37:53) https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Light-After-the-War/Anita-Abriel/9781982122980 On Becky's TBR: Lana's War by Anita Abriel Emily's pick: The Old Woman With the Knife by Gu Byeong-Mo (37:54-46:48) https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-old-woman-with-the-knife-gu-byeong-mo?variant=39372848234530 On Emily's TBR: Lady Joker by Kaoru Takamura Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos, all opinions are our own.
6.19.2020 | Matthew 11:25-30 | My Yoke is Light After a string of failures to convince others of his message, Jesus rejoices in his relationship with you in today’s Gospel. He goes on to say that he is offering easy burdens and a light yoke. What does it mean to you to entrust your burdens to him? How does your relationship with him mean less stress, worry, frustration, and anxiety?How are you being called to lighten the burdens of others who are struggling and suffering? Music: “Romantic Inspiration” found on freepd.com
A fun programming note, during this stay at home period I invited a few guests to come and share what they are doing while staying at home. Please expect a few more extra episodes to support you during this period. My hope is that you have a fun distraction and will get a few resources to make this period easier. SHOW NOTES Welcome to the What to Read Next Podcast! I hope you are doing well during this difficult time. Today I want to share a mini-episode that is perfect for staying at home. In this episode, we have Heather from BookClubChat comes and talks about how she is doing while staying at home. We will chat about books, movies and TVs shows and how we are spending our time at home. We chat about: How we are getting the news and how we are limiting it during this time Netflix shows to binge on during this time 90 Day Fiance/Love is Blind/The Bachelor chat What to expect while listening to an audiobook How we are spending our time while at home SHOWS TO WATCH Love is Blind (Netflix) Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu) Tiger King (Netflix) 90 Day Fiance BOOKS MENTIONED A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore The Devil of Downtown by Joanna Shupe Fast Girls by Elise Hooper The Light After the War by Anita Abriel The Women in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Sadie by Courtney Summers Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Obsidio by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman Great Gatsby F Scott Fitzgerald (narrated by Jake Gyllenhaal) Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (narrated by Laura Dern) Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman Dining In by Alison Roman INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT: Sarah - Really Into This CLASSES Pure Barre Tone it Up Brit.co (free classes until March 31, 2020 with promo code: Selfcare) - Photoshop class, cookie decorating class NY Times Cooking App Shallot Pasta by Alison Roman CONNECT WITH HEATHER Instagram Twitter Book Club Chat SUPPORT THE WHAT TO READ NEXT PODCAST! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN Blog Instagram Goodreads Twitter
In 1946 two young Hungarian refugees arrive in Naples after losing everyone they loved before the war. Vera Frankel and her best friend, Edith Ban, are haunted by their terrifying escape from a train headed for Auschwitz after their mothers threw them from the carriage, promising they would follow. But instead the girls find themselves alone in a frozen, alien land.Anita Abriel based 'The Light After The War' on her mother Vera's experiences of surviving the holocaust and carving out a new life for herself in Naples, Venezuela and finally Sydney. Max Lewis chatted to Anita about the personal story behind the book, her experiences in writing her first historical fiction novel, and the powers of love and fate in her writing. The Light After the War: http://bit.ly/3aMEXKS
In 1946 two young Hungarian refugees arrive in Naples after losing everyone they loved before the war. Vera Frankel and her best friend, Edith Ban, are haunted by their terrifying escape from a train headed for Auschwitz after their mothers threw them from the carriage, promising they would follow. But instead the girls find themselves alone in a frozen, alien land. Anita Abriel based 'The Light After The War' on her mother Vera's experiences of surviving the holocaust and carving out a new life for herself in Naples, Venezuela and finally Sydney. Max Lewis chatted to Anita about the personal story behind the book, her experiences in writing her first historical fiction novel, and the powers of love and fate in her writing. The Light After the War: http://bit.ly/3aMEXKS
Join Constance and her guest Dawn Mitchell. Dawn is the Author of Light After a Layoff: Seven Spiritual Keys to Strengthen Resilience in the Midst of a Job Loss, Career Transition or Professional Setback which will be released in September. Her new book has been endorsed by Dr. Michael Beckwith. Dawn will share specific "How to's" that you can implement into your life when you are in the middle of a career transition. Some principles that you will learn will be: Knowing who you are, Changing your thinking, Be still, Forgive/Release, Detox, Gratitude and learn to Embrace the Light. She is also the Amazon#1 best-selling co-author of the book "Shift: Twenty Women Share Stories of Strength, Courage and Succeeding Against the Odds." http://www.TheCorporateCouch.com http://loaradionetwork.com/constance-arnold
Join Constance and her guest Dawn Mitchell. Dawn is the Author of Light After a Layoff: Seven Spiritual Keys to Strengthen Resilience in the Midst of a Job Loss, Career Transition or Professional Setback which will be released in September. Her new book has been endorsed by Dr. Michael Beckwith. Dawn will share specific "How to's" that you can implement into your life when you are in the middle of a career transition. Some principles that you will learn will be: Knowing who you are, Changing your thinking, Be still, Forgive/Release, Detox, Gratitude and learn to Embrace the Light. She is also the Amazon#1 best-selling co-author of the book "Shift: Twenty Women Share Stories of Strength, Courage and Succeeding Against the Odds." http://www.TheCorporateCouch.com http://loaradionetwork.com/constance-arnold
Join Constance and her guest Dawn Mitchell. Dawn is the Author of Light After a Layoff: Seven Spiritual Keys to Strengthen Resilience in the Midst of a Job Loss, Career Transition or Professional Setback which will be released in September. Her new book has been endorsed by Dr. Michael Beckwith. Dawn will share specific "How toâ??s" that you can implement into your life when you are in the middle of a career transition. Some principles that you will learn will be: Knowing who you are, Changing your thinking, Be still, Forgive/Release, Detox, Gratitude and learn to Embrace the Light. She is also the Amazon#1 best-selling co-author of the book "Shift: Twenty Women Share Stories of Strength, Courage and Succeeding Against the Odds." http://www.TheCorporateCouch.com http://loaradionetwork.com/constance-arnold
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