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J. Courtney Sullivan is the author of “The Cliffs,” Reese's Book Club pick for July. Known for her multilayered generational narratives, her work has received acclaim from icons like Gloria Steinem, Oprah Winfrey, and Reese Witherspoon. In today's episode, she discusses the central themes of her novel — the constraints and opportunities determined by a woman's moment in history, and the poetry found when we delve deep into the history of a place. You can find “The Cliffs” on Apple Books or wherever you get your books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love mystery and suspense! Catch Off The Shelf Books Podcast this Saturday at 11am/EST (New York City time)! Harrison Stockeland, author of the crime #thriller Watch It Burn, sits down with Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast host, Denise Turney. During the show, Turney and Stockeland will reveal the motivation behind Watch It Burn. They will also delve into some of the book's inner workings. Tune in to learn more about the story's major characters, memorable people like Del Costello and members of the Vintini family. In addition to giving you insight scoop on Watch It Burn, Stockeland and Turney will discuss Stockeland's new book, November's Whisper.  See you there! It's going to be a great time! Saturday, July 20 at 11am/EST Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 Or join right here in the chat room! Want to learn more about my podcasts, literary newsletter, and books? Visit me online at www.chistell.com

In this episode we dive into Daniel Runyan's new thriller The Variant, exploring its intricate plot, compelling characters, and the inspiration behind the story. Join us for a fascinating conversation with Daniel as he reveals his creative process and what readers can expect from this gripping tale.Support the Show.

In this episode, the Nerds discuss the beloved cult classic book (and movie), The Princess Bride (©1973 by William Goldman). Billed as a “classic tale of True Love and High Adventure,” the Nerds chat about romance, adventure, swashbuckling pirates, loveable sidekicks, and of course famous quotes—“I am Inigo Montoya…”Listeners, we want to hear your thoughts on this one! After you listen, pop over to social and give us your comments on the various questions we posed in this episode.Join the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter (while it's still a thing, lol), and let us know your thoughts on any of the media mentioned in our shows. https://www.instagram.com/tipsynerdsbookclub/https://twitter.com/TipsyNerdsBC https://www.facebook.com/tipsynerdsbookclub

The Nerds are excited to welcome Hugo and Nebula award-winning writer Martha Wells, author of the beloved Murderbot Diaries and now a new epic fantasy—Witch King. We hope you enjoy hearing our conversation with Martha as we dive into Witch King. Join the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter (while it's still a thing, lol), and let us know your thoughts on any of the media mentioned in our shows. https://www.instagram.com/tipsynerdsbookclub/https://twitter.com/TipsyNerdsBC https://www.facebook.com/tipsynerdsbookclub

Imagine discovering surprisingly progressive stories from the 19th century, all written by your grandmother!In this episode, we'll introduce you to Ranjana Kaul and her passionate endeavour to do justice to her grandmother's legacy — a trailblazing woman, who not only wrote but also fervently fought for women's rights. Join your host, Michelle, as she delves deep into the captivating accounts of how Ranjana serendipitously unearthed the stories and accounts of her grandmother. Laxmibai Abhyankar wrote short stories in Marathi, and Kaul, her granddaughter, painstakingly translated and moulded her work into an English collection called "Stepmother and Other Stories".The collection highlights archaic customs and regressive beliefs, such as the mistreatment of widows and the denial of education to women.Produced by Aishwarya JawalgekarSound Edit by Kshitij Jadhav‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

How would you react if you found out that your employer was poisoning you and your community with a deadly substance?Join your hosts Tara and Michelle as they unravel the astonishing story of "Heavy Metal: How a Global Corporation Poisoned Kodaikanal" by journalist Ameer Shahul. Prepare to be drawn into a world of courage, corporate recklessness, and the battle for justice.In this episode, you'll hear from Ameer Shahul himself how he uncovered the horrifying facts about the mercury contamination, how he joined forces with Greenpeace and the local workers to launch a campaign against the company, and the challenges he faced to publish his book.This is a podcast episode you don't want to miss. It will inspire you, anger you, and make you think. Tune in now and find out why "Heavy Metal: How a Global Corporation Poisoned Kodaikanal" is more than just a book - it's a movement.Tune in to the riveting world of corporate accountability and environmental justice.Movies & Shows mentioned in this episode : Chernobyl – Dir. Johan RenckQala Dir – Anvita Dutt GuptanErin Brokovich – Dir. Steven Soderbergh Minamata – Dir. Andrew LevitasProduced by Aishwarya JawalgekarSound edit by Kshitij Jadhav‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

Virginia and Louise have read a swag of newly released books both well-known authors and others new  - and only some with the hype they deserve.BooksYellowface  R F Kuang Harper Collins 2023Crook Manifesto Colson Whitehead    2023The Sitter Angela O' Keefe Queensland University Press 2023Old God's Time Sebastian Barry 2023PodcastsThe Trial of Lucy Letby UK The Mail Metro MediaInside Design Jane LedgerTheatre‘A Twelfth Night' - Bell Shakespeare Company 

In this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. In this special episode of Books & Beyond, Tara and Michelle talk to two Indian diasporic writers – Shastri Akella and Jai Chakrabarti, about their books that break the mold of conventional storytelling and offer nuanced perspectives on gender stereotypes. Being Indian writers based out of the US, how do they explore themes of gender, sexuality, and identity in their works? How do they challenge the stereotypes and expectations of Indian culture and society? How do they celebrate the diversity and complexity of the LGBTQ+ community in India and beyond?They discuss Shastri's “The Sea Elephants” – a queer coming-of-age novel about a young man ‘Shagun' who joins a street theater troupe and discovers his feminine side. And Jai's “A Small Sacrifice for an Enormous Happiness” – a collection of stories that explore family, culture, and identity across borders, featuring characters who defy gender norms and embrace their true selves. Tune in to have your perspectives challenged! Book mentioned in this episode : The God Of Small Things by Arundhati RoyYoung Mungo by Douglas StuartThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael ChabonThe Gathering by Anne EnrightClose to Home by Michael MageeThe Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. TolkeinAuthors mentioned in this episode : Salman Rushdie Fareed ZakariaAanchal MalhotraBernard MalamudMichael Cunningham Chitra Banerjee DivakaruniProduced by Aishwarya JawalgekarSound edit by Kshitij Jadhav‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

Does life have to come to a halt once you touch 60? Join Michelle and Tara in conversation with Nidhi Chawla and Reshmi Chakraborty about their book ‘Rethink Ageing: Lessons in Ageing from the Older and Bolder Generation' — a book that challenges the way we think about ageing in India today. What does it mean to age actively, and how can one do it? Can you start afresh once you cross the threshold of 55? And how do you prepare for your second innings? Michelle and Tara find out what options are available to senior citizens in terms of jobs, hobbies and dating! Tune in to an enlightening discussion!Books mentioned in this episode:You Can Heal Your Life by Louise HayProduced by Aishwarya JawalgekarEdit by Kshitij Jadhav‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

What secrets lie behind the silences of Bombay's silent films?Join Michelle in conversation with Tejaswini Apte-Rahm about her book ‘The Secret of More', as she learns about previously unrevealed secrets that lie behind the glitz and glamour of Bombay's silent film era. ‘The Secret of More' looks at Bombay of the 1900s through the rags-to-riches story of Tatya, whose life is intertwined with two parts of Bombay's beating heart – the textile mills and the silent film industry. How does he spin his story from one industry to the other? Does he fall or fly in the City of Dreams?Tune in to find out!Books mentioned in this episode:Manjhi's Mayhem by Tanuj SolankiBorderless by Namrata PoddarThe Education of Yuri by Jerry PintoProduced by Aishwarya JawalgekarSound edit by Kshitij Jadhav‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

Find out the nuances of writing feminist mythological retellings and historical fiction from the master storyteller, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni! Join Tara and Michelle as they talk to her about her inspirations, her writing process, and her latest book ‘Independence', which is a story of three sisters during the Partition of India and West Bengal. What is her origin story as a writer? How does she decide what stories to write? How did she navigate through the limitations of mythology to create strong women characters? Tune in to find out! Books mentioned in this episode: -Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni-The Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni-Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni-Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree-Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh-The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood-Karna's Wives: The Outcast Queen by Kavita Kane-The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy -Liberation of Sita by VolgaProduced by Aishwarya JavalgekarSound edit by Kshitij JadhavJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:- Get your dream job with a highly curated recruitment drive!- Learn from the most successful experts.- Understand all aspects of publishing and choose your career track.Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

Find out what happens when two psychologists unite to pen down stories from within the therapy room!  Join Tara and Michelle in conversation with Yashodhara and Aruna about their book ‘And How Do You Feel About That? Breakdowns and Breakthroughs in the Therapy Room', in which they reconstruct and deconstruct the therapy process using fictionalized stories. What are some of the myths about therapists in India? What kind of population groups are going to therapy in India? Books mentioned in the episode:•The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud •Love's Executioner and Other Tales of Psychotherapy by Irvin D. Yalom•Anxiety: Overcome It and Live without Fear by Sonali Gupta•Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? By Dr. Julie Smith•The School of Life: An Emotional Education by Alain De Botton•The Course of Love by Alain De Botton•Born to Win by Muriel James•I'm Okay, You're Okay by Thomas Harris •Games People Play by Eric BernProduced by Aishwarya JavalgekarSound edit by Kshitij JadhavJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:- Get your dream job with a highly curated recruitment drive!- Learn from the most successful experts.- Understand all aspects of publishing and choose your career track.Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

Find out how the Indian middle-class perceives dating and pre-marital intimate relations!Join Michelle in conversation with Aravind Jayan about his book ‘Teen Couple Have Fun Outdoors', which deals with the aftermath of a leaked intimate-video of a teenage couple from a middle-class family in Kerala. How can humour be used to write fiction about social issues? How does shame dictate the behaviour of Indians? What is dating like in modern India? How much freedom does the couple actually have? Tune in to find out!Books mentioned in this episode:•Goodbye Columbus by Phillip Roth•Ghachar Ghochar by Vivek ShanbagProduced by Aishwarya JavalgekarSound edit by Kshitij JadhavJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:- Get your dream job with a highly curated recruitment drive!- Learn from the most successful experts.- Understand all aspects of publishing and choose your career track.Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

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Find out what data can and cannot tell us about modern India - from the way we eat, work, pray, and marry! Join Tara and Michelle in conversation with Rukmini S , the author of ‘Whole Numbers and Half Truths', a book which uses data to decode and demystify the private, but social lives and habits of modern Indians. What does an independent data journalist do? How can numbers and data be used to tell a story? How to have conversations about sensitive issues as a journalist and writer? Tune in to find out! Books mentioned in the episode:•Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo•Raag Darbari by Shrilal Shuklal •A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth•Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh Khan by Shayana Bhattacharya •Planning Democracy: Modern India's Quest for Development by Nikhil Menon•India Moving: A History of Migration by Chinmay Tumbe •Age of Pandemics (1817-1920) by Chinmay Tumbe•Ants Among Elephants by Sujatha Gidla•Lady Doctors: The Untold Stories of India's First Women Doctors by Kavita RaoProduced by Aishwarya JavalgekarSound edit by Kshitij JadhavJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:- Get your dream job with a highly curated recruitment drive!- Learn from the most successful experts.- Understand all aspects of publishing and choose your career track.Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

Find out how stories about South-Korean legends and dark lore made their way to the 2022 International Booker Prize shortlist!Join Tara and Michelle as they speak to South-Korean writer, Bora Chung, about her book “Cursed Bunny” – a collection of short stories that blends elements of magical realism, horror, and science fiction. How can speculative fiction be used to offer a critique of unequal systems like patriarchy? How does one choose between being action-oriented or emotion-oriented in a story? How can one derive inspiration from mundane life for writing horror or magical realism? What does the process of translation entail?Tune in to find out!Books and shows mentioned in this episode:The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan KarunatilakaMist Bound by Darrell KoThe Invincible by Stanislaw LemThe Origin of Species and other stories by Kim Bo-youngThe Tower by Bae Myung-HoonLaunch Something by Bae Myung-HoonCounterweight by DjunaThe SeveranceHatchingMenTitanThe Last of UsI am LegendTrain to BusanProduced by Aishwarya JavalgekarSound edit by Kshitij JadhavJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:- Get your dream job with a highly curated recruitment drive!- Learn from the most successful experts.- Understand all aspects of publishing and choose your career track.Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

Discover the terrifyingly exciting world of the Food & Beverages industry in Bombay!Join Tara and Michelle in conversation with Gauri Devidayal and Vishwas Kulkarni as they talk about their new self-published book “Diamonds for Breakfast,” which reflects upon the joy and pain of starting a restaurant. How did they sustain their business during Covid 19? What is the process of self-publishing like? What is the cost of following one's passion? Can a book work towards building brand visibility?Tune in to find out!Books mentioned in this episode:Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain Unreasonable Hospitality byYou'll Never Eat Lunch in this Town Again by Julia PhillipsBittersweet Lessons of my Mother's KitchenDegh to Dastarkhwan by Tarana Khan Hussain Classic Concurrent Cookbook by Jyotsana ShahanaIraqi Table by Robert al SafiMy Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham JonesProduced by Aishwarya JavalgekarSound edit by Kshitij JadhavJoin The Bound Publishing Course, a comprehensive 3-month certified course to:- Get your dream job with a highly curated recruitment drive!- Learn from the most successful experts.- Understand all aspects of publishing and choose your career track.Apply now: https://www.boundindia.com/the-bound-publishing-course/‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

We had a TIME with Terry! This episode we talk about Blood Debts, Terry's writing process and and journey to becoming a traditionally published author. We talk about cannabis, parenting, inter-generational conflicts, generational traumas and healing our childhood. Terry also gives insight on his middle grade novel Alex Wise vs. The End of The World that makes us want to RUN and get the book!!!  We can't wait for you to hang out with us!Make sure to buy a copy of Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton Walker at your nearest bookstore!You can find Terry on IG, TikTok, and Twitter as https://instagram.com/icecreamvicelord?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=You can find all Nerds, Erbs, and Words socials in the link below!https://linktr.ee/nerdserbsandwordspodcastSupport the showJoin our newsletter to read, learn, win free books, and check out what we are reading. Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/gLuJeXFollow on Instagram: @nerdserbswordsTikTok: @nerdserbsandwordsTwitter: @nerdserbswords

In this episode, we talk about historical fiction and our favorite books and comics within the genre! We talk about the importance of historical fiction within the Black community and our love for historical fantasy! We then talk to the AMAZINGLY talented L. Penelope and about her podcast and her book “The Monsters We Defy”, a historical fantasy novel set in the 1920s in Washington DC!! If you want to only listen to the interview it is the last 50 minutes of the episode!You can find L. Penelope on IG at https://instagram.com/leslyepenelope?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=You can find us, Nerds, Erbs, and WORDS Podcast at these links : https://linktr.ee/nerdserbsandwordspodcastSupport the showJoin our newsletter to read, learn, win free books, and check out what we are reading. Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/gLuJeXFollow on Instagram: @nerdserbswordsTikTok: @nerdserbsandwordsTwitter: @nerdserbswords