Podcasts about miniaturist

Mark sits down with acclaimed author Katherine Scott Crawford to talk about her Greenville upbringing, the writing process behind her new book The Miniaturist's Assistant (releasing May 15), and her thoughts on AI stealing authors' work to train AI models.Check out Katherine's Website!: https://www.katherinescottcrawford.com/Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #southcarolina #university #history #gamecocks #tarif #author #book #inflation #AI #chatgpt

When Sky Burkson was a kid, he had two obsessions: drawing and video games. He went on to pursue a career in set design, but his love of games never faded. And when life threw his family a curveball, he knew it was time to recombine his passions. These days, his painstaking recreations of video game architecture and environments delight thousands of fans around the world, including some of YouTube's biggest gaming influencers, who regularly commission new work. His sculptures, which are made mostly of paper, are incredibly detailed, impressionistic miniatures of our favorite moments from Super Mario 64, Bloodborne, Elden Ring, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, The Legend of Zelda, and more. They often take months to create, but Sky credits that slowness for their popularity among online fandoms. This week, Sky joins Matt to discuss how he documents virtual spaces, why 1:1 re-creation doesn't always work, the hidden details players can't see, the reason he dumped 3D modeling software for good-old-fashioned pencils, and how to take that ONE perfect shot for social media. Check out Sky's website: https://www.skyburkson.com/ Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skyburkson/ This show is made possible by listener support: https://www.patreon.com/influencepod Listen & subscribe wherever you get podcasts:

For more of my work visit me on instagram at http://www.instagram.com/davidminiatures or my website https://www.davidminiatures.com   Special thanks to my guest on this episode Preston Poling (The Bearded Miniaturist)   Check him out here: https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_miniaturist/     Big thank you to the Podcast Sponsor Nine Steps Industries Use code DM10 for 10% off any purchase, and a DM20 for 20% min spend $75 These links automatically apply the code at checkout: https://ninestepsind.com/discount/DM10 https://ninestepsind.com/discount/DM20 Shout out to Joe Gaudet for the Voice over for the logo sting! https://direct.me/joegaudet

Ever wondered how to generate buzz with a budget, keep it real with your brand, or maybe shrink down the world to pocket-size perfection? Michelle is joined by Chelsea of ChelseaMakes, a miniaturist crafting big stories on tiny scales. They dive into the ups and downs of the creative grind, the excitement and fear surrounding AI-generated art, and why keeping it real beats polished perfection. Get ready for a 'small talk' that's anything but trivial.   Chelsea Andersson is a maker, miniaturist, and prop designer based in Connecticut. She spent nearly a decade as a licensed landscape architect until her love for creating models and miniatures led to a career in building scale replicas. Through her studio, ChelseaMakes, she offers custom-made miniature replicas as well as a line of DIY modern dollhouse kits.   She made her TV debut on season three of NBC's Making It, a reality competition show hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Chelsea has also been featured in various magazines, has a course about miniatures on the Domestika platform, and recently published a DIY book titled "50 Makes for Modern Miniatures."   ------------------------- In today's episode, we cover the following: How she went from being a landscape architect to miniaturist Her experience on NBC's Making It How she approached her thumb-sized project for Warby Parker How valuable brand guidelines are for creating content Keeping creative during slower seasons Following your passions—no matter how silly! Overcoming perfection and getting your project in front of the camera Thoughts on AI trends and art   -----------------------   RESOURCES: Read Chelsea's book 50 Makes for Modern Miniatures Learn to build a 12-scale furniture and miniature decor set from scratch using accessible tools and materials with Chelsea's course.   ----------------------- Guest info: To learn more about ChelseaMakes and her miniature creations, follow her on Instagram, Facebook @ChelseaMakes, and TikTok @ChelseaMakesCA, or visit her website, ChelseaMakes.com. ----------------------- WORK WITH MKW CREATIVE CO.   Connect on social with Michelle at: Kiss My Aesthetic Facebook Group Instagram Tik Tok   ----------------------- Did you know that the fuel of the POD and the KMA Team runs on coffee? ;) If you love the content shared in the KMA podcast, you're welcome to invite us to a cup of coffee any time - Buy Me a Coffee!   ----------------------- This episode of the Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get your first month free at www.audible.com/kma.   This episode was edited by Berta Wired Theme music by: Eliza Rosevera and Nathan Menard

Episode 99: Embracing the Writer Within - "Episode 99: Why We Write–A Deep Dive into the Writer's Mind.Welcome back to Begin, the Derbyshire Writing School podcast! In this heartfelt episode, co-hosts and father-daughter duo Pete Billingham and Laura Stroud explore the essence of writing. Join us as we unravel what drives us to put pen to paper, and how writing shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.Why We Write: An Introspective Journey"We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect." - Anais NinIn this segment, we ponder this poignant quote by Anais Nin. Pete and Laura share their personal reasons for writing, reflecting on how capturing life's moments through writing allows us to experience them more deeply. This discussion is an invitation to listeners to contemplate their own writing motivations.The Writer's Room: Exploring Our Writing Identities"I write because it means I can call myself a writer." - Laura, paraphrasing Arianna Huffington on Pablo Picasso. Here, Laura shares her thoughts on writing as an identity, inspired by Arianna Huffington's interpretation of Pablo Picasso's creative life. This conversation encourages writers to own their craft, regardless of external achievements.Personal Projects: Celebrating Our Writing EndeavorsPete discusses his recent endeavors as a celebrant and eulogy writer, highlighting the meaningful impact of his work on others. Laura shares her exciting journey into a PhD in creative writing, aiming to create safe spaces in the world of writing education. This segment showcases the diverse paths and purposes writing can take.Lessons Learned: Growing as WritersIn this insightful section, we discuss the continuous learning journey of a writer. Pete delves into Amazon ads for book marketing, while Laura shares her learning experiences from her PhD program. This segment is a testament to the never-ending growth and evolution in the writing journey.Book Update: Diving into Diverse Reads"The Miniaturist" and "Writing About Your Life: A Journey into the Past" by William Zinser Pete shares his thoughts on "The Miniaturist" and his current read, William Zinser's memoir and writing guide. Laura discusses "Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation" by Anne Helen Peterson, noting its insightful take on the millennial experience.Closing Thoughts: Our Writing LivesIn this heartfelt conclusion, Pete and Laura reflect on their recent experiences, from walks and dog antics to academic pursuits and the every day balancing act of life and writing. This segment is a reminder of the joy and challenge of weaving writing into the fabric of our daily lives.Join us in this episode for a warm, inviting exploration of what it means to be a writer. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting your journey, there's something here for everyone. Let's celebrate the art of writing together!

The Brandt family faces ruin; 18 year old Thea's aunt Nella is convinced the only solution is to find Thea a wealthy husband among Amsterdam's elite. The House of Fortune follows Nella and Thea as they clash over the demands of duty and the heart, old secrets overwhelming them along the way. Returning Book Club author Jessie Burton joins Richard and Judy to explain why it took her so long to write this, the sequel to bestseller The Miniaturist, including why she had found the idea of touching the character of Nella again so emotional. They also discuss the Amsterdam of Jessie's books – an embellished impression of the real city – as well as exploring increasing modern acknowledgement of the Dutch empire and slave trade. Plus, does having your book made into TV show financially set you up for life? Jessie gives an honest answer. Simply head online to whsmith.co.uk to browse the Summer Book Club collection, and use the code summer10 for a 10% discount.

Rachel and Simon speak to Francesca Main, publisher of Phoenix Books, an imprint of the Orion Publishing Group which in turn is part of Hachette. She started her career at Penguin, first in the rights department and then as an editorial assistant at Hamish Hamilton; she then spent four years as a commissioning editor at Simon & Schuster. She joined Picador as editorial director in 2011 and launched the careers of writers including Adam Kay, Cathy Rentzenbrink and Jessie Burton. In 2015 Francesca was named Editor of the Year at the Bookseller Industry Awards. In 2020 she moved to Orion to launch her own imprint, Phoenix, which she has said will be a destination "for books you can't put down and can't forget". We spoke to Francesca about her experience working at Penguin, Simon & Schuster and Picador, about publishing smash hits such as "The Miniaturist" and "This Is Going to Hurt", and about setting up Phoenix Books. This episode of Always Take Notes is sponsored by Curtis Brown Creative. Go to www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk to find out more about their creative writing courses. Use code ATN20 for £20 off the full price of any four-, five, six- or ten-week online course. You can find us online at ⁠alwaystakenotes.com⁠, on Twitter @takenotesalways and on Instagram @alwaystakenotes. Our crowdfunding page is ⁠patreon.com/alwaystakenotes⁠. Always Take Notes is presented by Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, and produced by Artemis Irvine. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.

In this episode, Jocelyn talks to comedian and writer Sara Schaefer about her work as a miniaturist and cross-stitcher. Sara creates incredible miniatures in one-inch scale, which range from dollhouses to dioramas and even a miniature comedy club, the Haha Hole. We discuss how Sara got into miniatures, how working as a miniaturist has changed her perspective on the world, her love of vintage cross-stitch patterns, and what she describes as the “auntiecore” lifestyle. We also talk about how our society genders handcrafting as female and the visual arts as male - and the implications of this framing. Sara is a brilliant maker with insightful perspectives on art and crafting. After the episode, head over to my Instagram, @sidecraftspodcast, to check out photos of some of the pieces we talk about in this episode, and click to follow! Follow Sara on Instagram and Twitter @saraschaefer1,  and check out her podcast The Schaefer Shakedown @theschaefershakedown and wherever you get your podcasts. You can view and purchase Sara's embroidered ornaments (and she even recently offered a miniature for sale!) seasonally on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/BoBosNook. Fun things mentioned in this episode: Zjakazumi Dolls on Etsy and on Instagram @zjakazumi_dolls Miniatures.comThorne Miniature Rooms in Chicago

In 2009, Jessie Burton visited the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where she saw something that went on to transform her life. Petronella Oortman's doll's house became the inspiration for Jessie's debut novel, The Miniaturist, which was published five years later and went on to become an international bestseller. Eight years on from this success, as its sequel is published, Jessie takes Vic James back to the days when she began writing it. A time when she was doing office jobs by day, whilst trying to build a career as an actor by night. She reveals how seeing that doll's house sparked a story that explores feminism, racism and homophobia, in the form of a thriller intricately laced with a bit of magic. And she discusses the development of the key characters within - not least Petronella Oortman, whose doll's house it was.

When “The House of Fortune” opens, Nella Brandt is 37. Almost 20 years have passed since we first met her in “The Miniaturist,” Jessie Burton's wildly popular first book. But not much has changed. Nella still lives in the house she inherited from her dead husband. Many of the same characters inhabit her world — with one addition. Her niece, Thea, is grown and turning 18. And Nella has pinned all her hopes on Thea marrying well. The irony is thick, although Nella doesn't see it. Nella herself was married off at age 18, leading to the scandal that enthralled readers in “The Miniaturist.” What will happen this time? Will Nella revisit that sin on her headstrong niece? Or will Thea's own secrets collide with the family's? It's a delicious return to austere but wealthy 18th century Amsterdam, told through Burton's sensual lens. This Friday on Big Books and Bold Ideas, host Kerri Miller sat down with Burton and talked about what it's like to write a sequel and how looking back is often the key to moving forward. Guest: Jessie Burton is an award-winning novelist of four books, including “The Miniaturist” and its new companion novel, “The House of Fortune.” To listen to the full conversation you can use the audio player above.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or RSS. Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations. 

In the Fall 2022 Book Preview, Catherine (Gilmore Guide to Books) and I shared our 16 most-anticipated books that released mid-August – December 2022.  In today's episode, we're going to circle back to update you on the books we've had a chance to read — or at least attempt.   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights We discuss how the types of books released in the fall seem to have changed. Sarah comes back with two 5-star books! Catherine and Sarah share their Fall 2022 reading stats and success rates. The reading experience was a roller coaster ride from stellar picks, to middling reads, and 3 DNFs between the two of us. The best and worst picks from the Fall 2022 Book Preview. Books We Read Before the Preview [5:14] Sarah's Picks: Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (August 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:56] Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson (November 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:14] Fall 2022 Circle Back [9:43] August Catherine's Picks: American Fever by Dur e Aziz Amna (August 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:49] The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton (August 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:42] September Sarah's Pick: The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:27] Catherine's Picks: The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:04] The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:06] How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz (September 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:24] October Sarah's Picks: Keep It in the Family by John Marrs (October 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:05] Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris (October 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:47] Catherine's Pick: The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake (October 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:26] November Sarah's Picks: Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli (November 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:04] Winterland by Rae Meadows (November 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:08] Catherine's Pick: The Cloisters by Katy Hays (November 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:57] December Sarah's Pick: The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale (December 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:55] Catherine's Pick: The Book of Everlasting Things by Aanchal Malhotra (December 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [50:52] Other Books Mentioned Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [6:14]  Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro [8:45] Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West [12:43]  The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton [16:01]  When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [20:34] Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [23:35]  All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris [25:10]  Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell [27:17]  Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [33:01]  The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake [41:36]  The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [45:02]  My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell [46:05]  The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger [49:30] Social Creature by Tara Isabella Burton [49:52] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak [49:55] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.

Jessie Burton's first book, "The Miniaturist," was an international best-seller and set her on the road to continued success with novels “The Muse” and “The Confession.” Her latest book, “The House of Fortune,” is a companion novel to “The Miniaturist.” This Friday on Big Books and Bold Ideas, host Kerri Miller will talk with Burton about that book. In the meantime, enjoy this 2014 conversation from the archives, when the pair discuss “The Miniaturist,” and Burton's meteoric rise to book stardom. Guest: Jessie Burton is an award-winning novelist of four books, including “The Miniaturist” and its new companion novel, “The House of Fortune.” To listen to the full conversation you can use the audio player above.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or RSS. Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations. 

JOHN BROWNLOW chats to Paul Burke about SEVENTEEN: LAST MAN STANDING, film script sitting, SEVENTEEN: LAST MAN STANDING: YOU'LL NEVER KNOW MY NAME.BUT YOU WON'T FORGET MY NUMBER.Behind the events you know are the killers you don't.When diplomacy fails, we're the ones who gear up.Officially we don't exist, but every government in the world uses our services.We've been saving the world, and your ass, for 100 years.Sixteen people have done this job before me.I am 17. The most feared assassin in the world.But to be the best you must beat the best.My next target is 16, just as one day 18 will hunt me down.It's a dog-eat-dog world and it gets lonely at the top.Nobody gets to stay for long.But while we're here, all that matters is that we win.JOHN BROWNLOW is a filmmaker, screenwriter and novelist. Born in Lincoln, UK, after studying maths and English at Oxford he produced and directed more than a dozen documentaries for British TV. In the early 2000s he turned to screenwriting, and wrote the film SYLVIA about Sylvia Plath, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Daniel Craig. He also wrote the TV series FLEMING, about Ian Fleming's work in wartime intelligence, and the TV adaptation of Jessie Burton's best-selling novel THE MINIATURIST. His debut novel, SEVENTEEN, was published in 2022, and the sequel is due to be published in 2023. John holds British and Canadian citizenship and lives in Ontario, Canada.Film & TV RecommendationsEverything, Everywhere, All At OnceWhite LotusBetter Call SaulLeftoversWatchmenSeverancekleo (Paul's comment)Produced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate and LeighCrime TimePaul Burke writes for Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network. He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2022 .

Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor, played by Alicia von Rittberg ("Fury", “Charité,” “Genius”), was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward, played by Oliver Zetterström ("The Midnight Gang", “The Romanoffs”), take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power when Elizabeth, Edward and their sister Mary, played by Romola Garai ("The Hour," "The Miniaturist”) find themselves pawns in a game between the great families of England and the powers of Europe who vie for control of the country.

Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor, played by Alicia von Rittberg ("Fury", “Charité,” “Genius”), was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward, played by Oliver Zetterström ("The Midnight Gang", “The Romanoffs”), take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power when Elizabeth, Edward and their sister Mary, played by Romola Garai ("The Hour," "The Miniaturist”) find themselves pawns in a game between the great families of England and the powers of Europe who vie for control of the country.

Long before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor, played by Alicia von Rittberg ("Fury", “Charité,” “Genius”), was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. The death of King Henry VIII sees his nine-year-old son Edward, played by Oliver Zetterström ("The Midnight Gang", “The Romanoffs”), take the throne and sets into motion a dangerous scramble for power when Elizabeth, Edward and their sister Mary, played by Romola Garai ("The Hour," "The Miniaturist”) find themselves pawns in a game between the great families of England and the powers of Europe who vie for control of the country.

UNPAVED SERIES: Chelsea Andersson, Miniaturist, Prop-Designer, and Maker. She practiced Landscape Architecture in Mill Valley, California until she became a contestant on the NBC show MakingIt with hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Now, she is a full-time miniaturist and artist collaborating with companies like Warby Parker, California Farms, Riverhead Books and much more! She currently has her own Domestika course, which you can sign up for in the link below! ChelseaMakes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseamakes/ Domestika Course: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/3991-miniature-furnishings-for-diy-doll-house ChelseaMakes Wesbite: https://www.chelseamakes.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegreenside/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegreenside/support

Welcome to the Fall 2022 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!  In this episode, Catherine and I share 16 of our most anticipated books releasing mid-August through December.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights This episode marks the 3-year anniversary of the seasonal previews!   Catherine brings in some variety with her fall picks, including 3 debuts and 3 return authors. Sarah's picks include 3 sophomore novels and 2 debut novels. Two 5-star books from Sarah's selections. Catherine and Sarah share their #1 picks for fall release. Fall 2022 Book Preview [4:07] August Sarah's Pick: Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (August 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:55] Catherine's Picks: American Fever by Dur e Aziz Amna (August 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[10:26] The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton (August 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[16:05]  September Sarah's Pick: The Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:41] Catherine's Picks: The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:04]  The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell (September 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:41] How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz (September 13) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:00]  October Sarah's Picks: Keep It in the Family by John Marrs (October 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[18:55] Anywhere You Run by Wanda M. Morris (October 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:00]  Catherine's Pick: The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake (October 25) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[40:51] November Sarah's Picks: Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli (November 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[28:45]  Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson (November 8) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:07] Winterland by Rae Meadows (November 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[43:16]  Catherine's Pick: The Cloisters by Katy Hays (November 1) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:18] December Sarah's Pick: The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale (December 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[48:35]  Catherine's Pick: The Book of Everlasting Things by Aanchal Malhotra (December 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:10] Other Books Mentioned The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid [5:47]  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [6:03]  Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West [12:47]  The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton [17:07]  The One by John Marrs [19:34]  The Passengers by John Marrs [19:45]  Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews [20:48]  Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman [22:16]  Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [23:31]  All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris [24:10]  Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell [26:45]  Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [30:52]  Dominicana by Angie Cruz [32:23]  Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [36:05]  The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson [40:25] The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake [40:55]  We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter [45:20]  The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [48:46]  My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell [49:45]  The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis [49:47]  About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.

Kristine Hanna is an artist unlike anyone I have ever seen! What's her craft? Designing, creating & capturing doll houses and the miniatures inside them. This miniaturists work is spectacularly crafted to the point that you wouldn't know they were minis unless her life-size fingers were in the shots to show scale.  Give this playful episode a listen to learn how the doll house market is expanding & the health issues that drove Kristine towards her passion of mini-making! Instagram Her Drive

Girl, Forgotten – the latest by Karin Slaughter who writes brilliant thrillers. Her last one was Pieces of Her which is now a major Netflix series. In 1982, Emily Vaughn gets ready for prom night but she has a secret and by the end of the evening she'll be dead. Forty years later, with the murder still unsolved, a woman arrives in town to find justice for Emily – and to uncover the truth before the killer decides to silence her too… The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton. Sequel to a wonderful book called The Miniaturist which came out in 2014 and I loved – set in Amsterdam in the C17th, at a time when the Dutch had a thing about miniatures – replicas of their houses and all the furniture etc. The new book opens in 1705, with the same family but 18 years later and their circumstances have changed dramatically. It's Thea's 18th birthday and also the 18th anniversary of the death of her mother and the family are reduced to selling off their furniture and artwork to survive, then make plans for Thea to be married to a wealthy man which might solve all their problems – but Thea has other ideas. Great period drama, getting terrific reviews in the UK at the moment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Alex talks to the wonderful author Jessie Burton, to take you on a bejewelled and imaginative literary journey. Jessie shares the most treasured items from her collection, from antique rings to the sentimental pieces which thankfully have survived both a home robbery and a fire, and an incredibly striking cocktail ring which once belonged to Jackie Collins! Alex and Jessie discuss the similarities in their art forms, the joy of connecting with people through jewellery and writing, and how wearing pieces close to the skin, can make the wearer feel even closer to loved ones.Be sure to keep an eye out for Jessie's latest book, The House of Fortune, it is the follow up to The Miniaturist and an absolute must for your reading list!Here are some useful links for further reading on issues, events and artefacts discussed by Alex and Jessie:Jessie's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jessieburton/?hl=enJessie's Website- http://jessieburton.co.uk/index.htmlThe Lost Children by Valeria Luiselli- https://www.waterstones.com/book/lost-children-archive/valeria-luiselli/9780008290054Picador Publishing- https://www.instagram.com/picadorbooks/?hl=en Illustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick Cohen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which flirting is art, senators are aloof, and the last 15 minutes is debate over the exact same scores. 

This week, Emily tells us about the whimsical Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, while Rebecca shares very creepy The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. We discuss if we're planners or pantsers when it comes to writing, share a tenuous link between our quickfire favourites, and Emily finds another excuse to read out a flax-golden tale!    Our infatuations: Once Upon a Broken Heart - Stephanie Garber The Miniaturist - Jessie Burton  Valleyheart - lostboycrow Rookery - Giant Rooks  Erin Morgenstern's flax-golden tales - http://erinmorgenstern.com/writing/flax-golden/  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

Meet Marina- a very talented miniaturist who's love for this hobby started at the age of 7, when her dad built her first doll house; a house that she still has! Her love for Miniatures spans over several years, however she didn't start creating her own miniatures until a few years ago and that includes furniture and kitchens. "Its all in the detail," Marina states and that is shown in her work. With over 15,000 Instagram followers, I'm not the only one that feels her work is amazing and 'move in ready.'  Check out Marina's work on Instagram or TikTok @marinas_mini_life.  Show Notes can be found at: theminidistrict.com/blog LET'S CONNECT:  website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com instagram>>> https://www.instagram.com/micdropminiatures facebook>>> https://www.facebook.com/MicDropMiniatures pinterest>>> https://www.pinterest.com/micdropminiatures miniature community>>> www.theminidistrict.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/support

Meet Theresa- she started renovating her childhood dollhouse with the intention of using it as a way to teach her two daughters woodworking and various computer design programs. Let's just say it didn't turn out as planned. Instead, we get to benefit as Theresa shares her wonderful tutorials and DIY projects on her website and social media platforms. She's so talented!  Theresa states she loves taking photos of her Mini creations and it really shows! They are amazingly done! Check out her work on Instagram and TikTok (@theminibeachhouse) or at theminibeachhouse.com LET'S CONNECT:  website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com instagram>>> https://www.instagram.com/micdropminiatures facebook>>> https://www.facebook.com/MicDropMiniatures pinterest>>> https://www.pinterest.com/micdropminiatures miniature community>>> www.theminidistrict.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/support

Nirjay Mahindru in conversation with actor Alex Hassell.  As well as being an actor, he is a co- founder of the highly influential Factory Theatre.  Alex was born in Southend, the youngest of four, to a vicar. He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama after completing GCSE and A-Level courses at Moulsham High School, in Chelmsford, Essex.He has appeared in a number of stage roles, most recently as Hal in Henry IV Parts I and II, and Henry in Henry V, for the Royal Shakespeare Company.His first Hollywood role was in George Clooney's Suburbicon (2017), and later that year he appeared in his first major television role in the BBC adaptation of Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist.  He also starred in the hit Netflix series The Boys Series 1.  Other film credits include The Sick House (2007) – NickAnonymous (2011) – Gabriel SpenserMiss In Her Teens (2014) – The PlayerTwo Down (2015) – John ThomasSuburbicon (2017) – LouisThe Isle (2018)The Red Sea Diving Resort (2019) – Max Rose.  Television credits include Queen of Swords (2000) Episode "The Pretender" – AndreoThe Private Life of Samuel Pepys (2003) – BaltyBoudica (2003) – Roman OfficerRobin Hood (2006) – SoldierTorchwood (2006) Episode "Combat" – Mark LynchBonkers (2007) – Felix NashMiranda (2010) Episode "Excuse" – Edmund DettoriHustle (2011) Series 7, Episode 1 – Viscount ManleyLife of Crime (2013) Episodes 1 & 3 – Colin NashThe Miniaturist (2017) – Johannes BrandtGrantchester (TV series) Series 4 Episode 4 (2019) – Ernest CarterThe Boys (2019) – TranslucentThis interview was recorded during the period of the full lockdown.Support the show (https://www.interactstrokesupport.org)

Kim started making miniatures in the Spring of 2020 and by looking at her work you would think it was longer! Kim is a very talented artist and shares many wonderful tips and tricks for Dollhouse Miniatures. You may have seen her work in recent episodes of the American Miniaturist! You can follow Kim on Instagram @maineminiaturist LET'S CONNECT: website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com instagram>>> https://www.instagram.com/micdropminiatures facebook>>> https://www.facebook.com/MicDropMiniatures pinterest>>> https://www.pinterest.com/micdropminiatures miniature community>>> www.theminidistrict.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/support

Olivia Lomenech Gill is a fine artist, printmaker and children's book illustrator. She is the illustrator of J K Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. She has also illustrated two books for Michael Morpurgo, the poetry collection, Where My Wellies Take me and a story about Elizabeth Frink, Much and Magic.Now Olivia has illustrated a superb new feminist retelling of the Medusa myth, written by Jesse Burton. Olivia spoke to Nikki Gamble from her home in Brittany.About MedusaA dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill. Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except for the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love and betrayal Filled with glorious full-colour illustrations by award-winning Olivia Lomenech Gill, this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of Circe and The Silence of the Girls. Illuminating the girl behind the legend, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation.

My guest today is Jessie Burton, the author of the Sunday Times bestselling novels The Miniaturist (which sold over a million copies in its first year of publication), The Muse, and The Confession, the children's book The Restless Girls and the modern feminist retelling of Medusa which is out now. Her novels have been translated into 38 languages, and she is a regular essay writer for newspapers and magazines and she is one of my favourite authors to follow on Instagram, for her writing advice, colourful interiors (and pictures of her cat of course) We discuss her bringing alive Medusa for a new generation, her wonderful novels, her relationship with success and social media and so much more. I absolutely loved this conversation and hope you do too!Get your copy of Medusa now: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9781408886939 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet Cassie of Tinker Belle Makes! She's a Miniaturist that loves to integrate her digital and technical skills into her work. She fully dedicated to a life of learning and it shows as she is always up on the newest technology. Follow along as she shares her process on Instagram daily! https://www.instagram.com/tinkerbellemakes/ Also, be sure to visit her website where she share tips, tutorials, fails and best of all... FREEBIES! https://tinkerbellemakes.com/ LET'S CONNECT: website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com instagram>>> https://www.instagram.com/micdropminiatures facebook>>> https://www.facebook.com/MicDropMiniatures pinterest>>> https://www.pinterest.com/micdropminiatures --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/support

Welcome to The Weekend Booktopian, our weekly podcast to kick off your weekend! Our team will give you the low down on all things book news related, and turn you on to the books that we are reading right now! For our fifty-third episode Olivia hosts Hannah, Zia and Eden as they discuss Nardi Simpson winning the ALS Gold Medal, the sequel to The Miniaturist, and the new memoir from Prince Harry. We then give you our latest round of book recommendations, before another edition of Book Fight! Nigella's Bookshelves: https://bit.ly/2UFKMqb Producer's Note: due to our team in isolation, our sound is currently lower quality. Books Mentioned in this podcast: Nardi Simpson - Song of the Crocodile: https://bit.ly/33FJldi Elizabeth Lim - Six Crimson Cranes: https://bit.ly/3hWKlAB Tim Probert - Lightfall: The Girl & the Galdurian: https://bit.ly/3kKHAo3 Beth O'Leary - The Road Trip: https://bit.ly/3zq8ndb Helen Oyeyemi - White is For Witching: https://bit.ly/3BsVJw9 Colson Whitehead - Harlem Shuffle: https://bit.ly/3i0DDdc Diana Reid - Love & Virtue: https://bit.ly/3B5ANei C. S. Pacat - Dark Rise: https://bit.ly/2UwxAUR Rainbow Rowell - Any Way The Wind Blows: https://bit.ly/2ViYsaB Host: Olivia Fricot Guests: Hannah Armstrong, Zia Keirouz and Eden Samuel Producer: Nick Wasiliev

Shelley Acker is the owner of Freedom Miniatures; one of very few miniature stores in all of Canada, is located in Kentville, NS. The Shop showcases dollhouse accessories, furniture and products as well as supplies. It also features finished works by Shelley. In addition to being a must see shop for dollhouse enthusiasts, Freedom Miniatures also carries quality supplies such as Vallejo brand paints and pigments, basswood scale lumber, landscaping products and tools sought after who build model train layouts, dioramas and carry out model making of all sorts. Freedom Miniatures is a great place to explore creativity and enjoy some time in a small world all your own. Shelley Can be found at freedomminiatures.com LET'S CONNECT: website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com instagram>>> https://www.instagram.com/micdropminiatures facebook>>> https://www.facebook.com/MicDropMiniatures pinterest>>> https://www.pinterest.com/micdropminiatures ENTER GIVEAWAY>>> https://kingsumo.com/g/fe9wfq/the-ultimate-dollhouse-miniature-subscription-box-giveaway --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/support

In this episode we cover the novel The Miniaturist written by Jessie Burton. What we thought was going to be a bit of fantasy turned out to be a huge dose of reality. It was still a good read. For our dive this week we talk about the real life Petronella Brandt and how the VOC spent decades gaslighting the people of Indonesia.Sources:The Miniaturist by Jessie Burtonhttps://theconversation.com/hidden-women-of-history-petronella-oortman-and-her-giant-dolls-house-108248https://www.indonesia-investments.com/culture/politics/colonial-history/item178 

Preston may be a newbie to the Miniature World but you can't tell by looking at his work! He is a fan of the Frasier Show; an American television sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for 11 seasons, ending 2004. Preston constructed of a 1/12 scale replica of the apartment seen in the show. The name of his project is known as "The Frasier Project" and can be seen here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/724126841661080/.  The Best part of Preston's creations is that 100% of the proceeds go to "Ranger's Project", a charity for a local Animal Shelter. Miniatures that make a difference! Love it!  Hope you enjoy our conversation! Make sure to check out Preston's work on Facebook and also here: www.micdropminiatures.com/blog/fraiserproject --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/support

Ruth is the owner of Stewart Dollhouse Creations in Montana. Everyone in Ruth's Family is involved in their business, even her kids. I love seeing what they are all going to come up with next! Check out Ruth's Creations at Stewartdollhousecreations.com Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/support

Darren Scale is a fine art miniaturist seller and owner of D Thomas Miniatures. He host a show a weekly called Meet the Miniaturist. Darren's Website - https://www.dthomasfineminiatures.com/ Darren's IG - https://www.instagram.com/dthomasminiatures/ Nick's IG - https://www.instagram.com/flyingthedonut

Today I share with you a conversation I had with Lanakila! She’s a very talented Miniaturist that creates very clean and professional looking pieces. She created a Bath House with Working water features! I wouldn’t even know where to begin to do something like that! You can Find her creations at: https://www.facebook.com/Lanakila-Ies%C5%AB-Dollhouse-Miniature-Crafting-115346616498780/ Also, do yourself a favor and check out her Bath House here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSvyAxiHbyc In this Episode I also share a very exciting project we are working on! If you want to be part of it join our group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/miniaturesclub --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/support

Listen to the conversation I had with Amy of Little Vintage Lane! She's a very talented Miniaturist, creating Modern Farmhouses that I wish I could live in! She's also very generous and shares her tips, tricks and techniques on her blog: www.littlevintagelane.com. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/support

On today's Episode I chatted with Priscilla of @priscillaminis on IG! Priscilla is back at creating Miniatures after 16 years. She's a very talented Miniaturist, Painter and Drawer! Her other art mediums can be found at @priscilladraws on IG. Please follow her so you don't miss out on her beautiful creations!  I'm envious that Priscilla has dollhouses and accessories from her childhood! She also shares an amazing story about her community. She's inspired me to start something similar in my own community; Details will be available soon!  Take a listen and Enjoy!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/support

In the before times, Adam Koch was an incredibly busy set designer living in New York and working all over the US. His time was consumed by running his own business and constant rotation of projects as a designer - miniaturist - puppeteer.  All of that came to an unexpected and swift halt when NYC/the world were "sleeping beauty-ed" (our new, better term for shutdown at the beginning of the pandemic). With his days no longer consumed by work, Adam was finally able to come "out of the closet" as a multi-hyphenate.  Since childhood, Adam has loved tiny spaces and during quarantine he has been able to build (we are talking from scratch-to-latch, people!) his own dollhouses. He runs a very successful miniature account @dollhousetherapy - where host Austin Mark first fell for this theater snack - which is simultaneously a love letter to tiny settings and a status report on his most recent creations.  Adam offers insights and wisdom! He keeps it real, making points to only later argue against himself (his wording), which we think is the magic of a wonderful, reflective and thoughtful conversation. Adam not only has the looks and the talent, he's got the smarts too. You're in for a treat!  You can find Adam' on Instagram at: @dollhousetherapyand @instadamkoch Check out his website: adamkochassociates.com And follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/adambkochand www.facebook.com/dollhousetherapypage

Esta semana en Travelling Series viajamos hasta el Ámsterdam para turistas. Las series que aparecen son: The Miniaturist, Van der Walk, Us y Baptiste. Recuerda, cada viernes en las plataformas principales de podcasting. Travelling Series, cada viernes en: Ivoox Spotify iTunes Sigue a: @lmejino @SERIELIZADOS

Sources:https://philipmould.com/news/13-who-was-sarah-biffin-the-woman-behind-the-record-breaking-self-portrait.-by-emma/ - Emma Rutherfordhttp://numberonelondon.net/2018/05/the-amazing-sarah-biffen-artist-extraordinaire/ - Victoria Hinshawhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Biffenhttps://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/artists/sarah-biffin-mrs-em-wrighthttps://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/sarah-biffin"Curious Epitaphs" - Collected and edited by William AndrewsDonate to Reverend Warnock: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/warnockrunoffDonate to Jon Ossoff: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ossoffrunoffDonate to Fair Fight: https://fairfight.com/Volunteer to help Fair Fight wherever you are: https://fairfight.com/fair-fight-2020/

Meet Terry, the owner of Simple Shacks Miniatures! Terry has been a collector and mini maker for over 40 years! She shares with us her vast knowledge of Dollhouse Miniatures and explains how she got started making and selling roomboxes and sheds. Also, hear how she won the lottery! She didn't win the lottery just one time, she WON IT TWICE! The Miniature Lottery that is! I hope you enjoy this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/miniatureobsession/support

We're back after a long break with our first Jackie Collins episode, with the one and only Jessie Burton! Jessie's debut novel The Miniaturist became a global bestseller and has since been followed up with the highly feted The Muse and The Confession, along with The Restless Girls, a novel for children. Here she talks about Jackie Collins as the patron saint of Authors Who Like Nice Things, and we talk about Jackie the product versus Jackie the person. We also discuss female authors and self awareness, Lucky Santangelo as a James Bond for women, satire, sex, parenting and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Broadcaster and first-time author Annie Mac joins Richard and Judy to celebrate the ten year anniversary of the Book Club’s partnership with WHSmith. This week’s Book Club authors are David Nicholls, author of Us, and Jessie Burton, who wrote The Miniaturist. Listen to find out all about Jessie’s research into the historical detail that’s so vivid in The Miniaturist, how Annie overcame the challenge of writing her first novel, and why being former actors has helped both David and Jessie to get into their characters’ heads as they’re writing. To browse the entire anniversary collection, head online to www.whsmith.co.uk , and use the code BOOKCLUB10 for a 10% discount.  

Get ready for a fun, thorough and frequently mirth-filled conversation with the internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton! Jessie's first book was the monster hit The Miniaturist, followed up by the exceptional The Muse and her latest, the chart-topping The Confession. We talked to Jessie about the joys of living with a bookseller, the particular pain associated with rereading, her favourite funny books and the all-around inspiration that is Princess Margaret.BOOKSDaisy Buchanan - How To Be a Grown UpDaisy Buchanan - SisterhoodDaisy Buchanan - InsatiableJessie Burton - MiniaturistJessie Burton - ConfessionBaroness Glenconner - Lady in WaitingCraig Brown - Maam DarlingOctavia Butler - KindredMarlon James - Book of Night WomenAndrea Levy - Long SongGayl Jones - CorregidoraSheila Heti - MotherhoodLauren Groff - Fates & FuriesTracy Chevalier - Girl With a Pearl EarringCharlotte Bronte - Jane EyreDaphne Du Maurier - RebeccaRoald Dahl - MatildaLP Hartley - Go BetweenJane Austen - Pride and PrejudiceMargaret Atwood - Cats EyeThom Gunn - Selected PoemsNoel Streatfeild - Ballet ShoesJessie Burton - Restless GirlsAnn Patchett - Dutch HouseLissa Evans - V For VictoryEva Ibbotson - Secret CountessElizabeth Jane Howard - Cazelet ChroniclesPenelope Mortimer - Saturday Lunch with the BrowningsJessie Burton - MuseEdward St Aubyn - Patrick MelroseKingsley Amis -

A trip to Amsterdam inspired her bestselling novel The Miniaturist and this week Jessie Burton talks us through her top tips for finding the creative spark while travelling alone. We also chat about the solo trip she took to South America to mend her heartbreak, her love/hate fascination with "bonkers" LA, and why she always packs Mormon bikinis. Plus, the best earplugs (and she's tried them all).Keep in touch ticketforonepodcast@gmail.com @Katewillswrites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"This wasn’t the life Mr and Mrs Olanrewaju conjured up in their dreams. When they thought of Stratford, they pictured the Olympic Park, not a cramped flat in a rat-ridden tower block"Rotimi is born to loving, if poor, parents. When they see an opportunity to provide him with all the things they never had, they take it - at which point things take a very dark turn indeed. Part horror, part satire, Dipo Baruwa-Etti's Then I Heard a Black Man Cry is a terrifying new fairy tale for a disturbed age. Written by Dipo Baruwa-EttiRead by Paapa EssieduDirected by Jennifer BakstSound, Music and Editing by Max PappenheimCONTENT WARNING - This audio drama contains strong, offensive language including use of the n-word as well as violent imagery, gun violence, and references to multiple forms of trauma and abuse, including self abuse, racism and exploitationDipo Baruwa-Etti is a playwright, poet, and filmmaker. Currently Channel 4 playwright on attachment at Almeida Theatre, his forthcoming play AN UNFINISHED MAN will premiere at The Yard Theatre, published by Faber & Faber. For screen, he is developing several TV projects and a short film as writer-director with BBC Drama and BFI.Paapa Essiedu’s theatre credits include Pass Over (Kiln Theatre), The Convert (Young Vic), Pinter One (Harold Pinter Theatre), Hamlet, King Lear (RSC, Kennedy Center and Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York - Ian Charleson and UK Theatre Award winner for Best Actor), Racing Demon (Theatre Royal Bath), The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Mouse and his Child (RSC), You For Me For You (Royal Court Theatre), Romeo and Juliet (Tobacco Factory), King Lear (National Theatre), Black Jesus (Finborough Theatre), Outside on the Street (Pleasance Theatre), and Dutchman (Orange Tree Theatre). For television, his work includes I May Destroy You, Gangs of London, Press, The Miniaturist, Black Earth Rising, Revolting, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Kiri, Not Safe for Work and Utopia; and for film, Murder on the Orient Express and Women at the Well (Screen International Star of Tomorrow 2017).Creative Associate at English Touring Theatre Jennifer Bakst is a director and dramaturg. She was previously New Work Associate at Kiln Theatre. Her theatre credits as a director include Dear Future Generation (Kiln Theatre Young Company), Armstrong’s War (Finborough Theatre) and theatre work with young prisoners for the Synergy Theatre Project. Her credits as an associate director include Handbagged (Kiln Theatre/59E59 New York) and The Great Wave (National Theatre)Max Pappenheim's theatre includes The Night of the Iguana (West End); The Way of the World (Donmar); The Children (Royal Court/Broadway); Waiting for Godot (Sheffield Crucible); Macbeth (Chichester Festival Theatre); Dry Powder, Sex with Strangers, Labyrinth (Hampstead); Ophelias Zimmer (Schaubühne, Berlin/Royal Court); Crooked Dances (Royal Shakespeare Company); One Night in Miami (Nottingham Playhouse); Hogarth’s Progress (Rose Theatre Kingston); The Ridiculous Darkness (Gate Theatre); The Gaul (Hull Truck); A Kettle of Fish(Yard Theatre); CommonWealth (Almeida); Creve Coeur (Print Room); Switzerland, Spamalot, The Glass Menagerie (English Theatre of Frankfurt); Mrs Lowry and Son(Trafalgar Studios); My Cousin Rachel, The Habit of Art, Monogamy, Teddy, Toast, Fabric, Invincible (National Tours). Opera includes Miranda (Opéra Comique, Paris); Scraww (Trebah Gardens); Vixen (Vaults/International Tour); Carmen: Remastered (ROH/Barbican). Radio includes Home Front (BBC Radio 4). Associate Artist of The Faction and Silent Opera.ETT tour theatre across the UK and internationally, collaborating with visionary artists to create engaging and imaginative work which interrogates and celebrates contemporary England and reflects the diversity of our nation. ETT won the UK Theatre Awards Best Touring Production in 2014, 2015, 2016 and Best Play Revival in 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“We’re talking here about a woman who was Mexican, dark skinned, disabled and queer, who produced art and didn’t allow her disabilities to define her. She defined who she was on her own terms," says Circe Henestrosa, co curator of Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up. Circe joins Jessie Burton, author of The Miniaturist in discussion about the Mexican artist known for her self-portraits and her distinctive look - the dresses and flowered hair, the monobrow, the piercing stare. Born in 1907, Kahlo's life was a collage of strength, beauty and pain. She survived polio and a bus crash that should have killed her, as well as a complex, passionate marriage to fellow artist Diego Rivera. Nominator Jessie Burton celebrates Frida Kahlo as a remarkable life who triumphed over adversity with true grit, glamour and great wit. The presenter is Matthew Parris. The producer in Bristol is Nicola Humphries. Jessie Burton is author of The Miniaturist, The Muse and The Confession. Circe Henestrosa is a fashion curator and Frida Kahlo scholar.

Rule #009 – Don’t let the noes grind you down.First as an actress, then as a writer, Jessie Burton has had her fair share of rejection. Now, with best-selling novels and Book of the Year awards behind her, she tells Eshaan Akbar how those people who said “no” helped shape her success.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast.Grab 30% off your first Fiverr Learn course. Just use code 'ninetwentynine'. Valid until the end of 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Keila and Lindsie discuss two somewhat similar books: The Miniaturist and the Immortalists.Read along with us and be sure to subscribe!

We have been talking about the exciting new brand and marketing efforts of Musgrave for a few months now. Tonight, we are lucky to have creative directors Nicole and Tim Delger on the show with us, to chat about rebranding an American pencil icon.Show Notes and LinksNicole DelgerTim DelgerMusgrave Pencil CompanyErasable Episode 106Baltimore Washington International Pen ShowErasable PatreonThe Body Keeps the ScoreStar Trek: PicardAnd It's Still AlrightNathan CoulterThe MiniaturistThe Year of Magical ThinkingDecomposition BooksWrite Notepads & Co Open HouseHipster Logo Design GuideOur GuestsNicole Delgernicoledelger.com@nicoledelger on InstagramTim Delgertimdelger.com@tdelger on InstagramYour HostsJohnny GamberPencil Revolution@pencilutionAndy WelfleWoodclinched@awelfleTim Wasem@TimWasem

Blether Colourwork Wots e Craic Swap Section Me Me Me Section Knitted Tunic for Woman - Ocean by Kyoko Nakayoshi Ama Sweater by Maddie Harvey Sirena Capelet by Pixel Atlantis Library Corner - Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton Shoppy Section www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

Blether Cowls and all things Cowly. Monet Wrap by Kelly Crowes Bubble Cowl by Stephen WEst The Sweetheart Cowl by Grizzlie Knits UraUe by Natsuko Iida Inspira Cowl by Graphica Granny Stripe Snood by Anna EJ Youn Mistake Rib Cowl in cashmere by Purl Soho Call Sign Cowl by Midori Hirose Taniko Colourwork Cowls by Francoise Danoy Nakia's Infinity Scarf by Jeff Gillies (apologies for any bad pronunciations) Wots e Craic Swap Section Me Me Me Section Pennyroyal Hat by Tracy Lambert Knitted Tunic for Woman - Ocean by Kyoko Nakayoshi Ama Sweater by Maddie Harvey Library Corner - Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton Shoppy Section www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Or PayPal.Me/Caithnesscraft Blah Blah Blaaaa Section Louise Hunt on Raverly, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraft Podcast www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com

Jessie Burton is the bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. In this episode of Table Talk, she tells Lara and Livvy about growing up with her dad's packed lunches, the diet of a budding actress, and her dislike for marzipan (despite The Miniaturist!). Jessie's new book, The Confession, is out now. Table Talk is a series of podcasts where Lara Prendergast and Olivia Potts talk to celebrity guests about their life story, through the food and drink that has come to define it. Listen to past episodes here (https://audioboom.com/channels/4985181) .

Jessie Burton is the bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. In this episode of Table Talk, she tells Lara and Livvy about growing up with her dad's packed lunches, the diet of a budding actress, and her dislike for marzipan (despite The Miniaturist!). Jessie's new book, The Confession, is out now. Presented by Lara Prendergast and Olivia Potts.

My guest this week is none other than Jessie Burton, the best-selling author of The Miniaturist (which became a BBC miniseries starring Anya Taylor-Joy) and The Muse (which was published in a staggering 38 languages). She has also published a children's book, The Restless Girls, and now she's back with her new novel for adults, The Confession, a gripping tale of deception, obsession, friendship and motherhood. I adore Jessie's work, and absolutely loved this book - I'm so grateful to Jessie for coming on, and being so open about everything from the depression and anxiety she suffered after The Miniaturist came out, to the importance of perseverance when writing. Buy the book here: https://tinyurl.com/y2hoc45p Twitter: @aliceazania @ Instagram: @aliceazania @jessieburton Edited by Chelsey Moore Tickets for The Ginprint are available to purchase here: http://bit.ly/2N1p5uE NB: This event is for over 18's only and No.3 will be operating an Over 25 Age Policy. Please ensure you have sufficient ID for entry to The Ginprint experience.

The Farewell, a film about an American family who return to China to visit their dying grandmother, has been a surprise box office hit in the US and is winning critical acclaim. John talks to the writer and director Lulu Wang, who based it on her own family story. Jessie Burton, author of the best-selling novel The Miniaturist, discusses her latest book The Confession – an exploration of childhood abandonment and the search for a missing mother. And Kevin Le Gendre discusses the music of Dave, the rapper who last night won this year's Mercury Prize. Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Timothy Prosser

Based loosely on Scottish ghostly folklore with inspiration from Greek sirens, the tale is set in 1846 on a remote island off the west coast of Scotland, where three survivors from a mysterious sinking of their merchant ship find themselves stranded on a small misty isle.  The isle’s four sole secretive residents, an old harbor man, a farmer, his niece and a young mad woman, are anything but welcoming and reluctant to aid the sailors back to the mainland. The promise of a boat never materializes leading one of the sailors to question why people had abandoned the island. Through his investigation he discovers that every year around the same date a tragedy at sea would occur and young men from the island would perish.  When his two shipmates meet with fatal accidents, the myth of a ghostly siren haunting the island leads him to try and uncover the truth. Directed and co-written by British filmmaker Matthew Butler Hart (TWO DOWN), the film stars Olivier Award-winning, Tony-nominated actor Conleth Hill (HBO’s “The Game of Thrones”), Alex Hall (SUBURBICAN, BBC’s “The Miniaturist”), Fisaya Akinade (BAFTA-nominated GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS with Glenn Close and Gemma Arterton), THE ISLE co-writer and producer, Tori Butler Hart (MISS IN HER TEENS), Alix Wilton Regan (THE WIFE) and Graham Butler (Showtime’s “Penny Dreadful”). Director Matthew Butler Hart stops by to talk about his gorgeous, haunting new film. filmfreeway.com/matthewbutlerhart Brainmedia.com/The Isle fizzandgingerfilms.co.uk/the-isle facebook.com/Matthew Hart Butler

Amanda and Jenn discuss cozy reads, morally complicated characters, small-town stories, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. This episode is sponsored by the Read Harder Journal, The Plotters by Un-su Kim, and At the Wolf’s Table by Rosella Postorino. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher.   Feedback Maid by Stephanie Land (rec'd by Jessica from Insiders) Eat Yourself Calm by Gill Paul (rec'd by Morgan)   Questions 1. It’s almost my brother’s birthday. He’s finishing up the Dune series and he really likes the dynamic of a villain who has to do good in order to ultimately do evil. He’s looking for more books with this concept or vice versa (good guy doing bad to do good). I’m a former bookseller myself, but I’ve got nothing. He’s also a linguist, if that helps. I realize this is super specific, but I’m really hoping you guys can help me be the best sister for his birthday. Please no YA or romance. I’ve linked his goodreads so you can see what he normally reads. Thank you! -Emma   2. Hi! I’m looking for literary fiction audiobooks that are so engrossing they’ll help me forget, say, that I’m doing household chores or facing a stressful day at work. The books that have fit this bill for me in the past are: The Nix, The Changeling, The Miniaturist, Swing Time, The Circle, and Rebecca. Preferences: Under 12 hours No graphic sex scenes Light to no cursing Thank you for your podcast!! -Veronica   3. I really love small town stories and I have been searching for one to really grab my attention. I prefer something darker and more serious in tone. I love books like Beartown or J.K. Rowling's A Casual Vacancy where a close knit community gets unraveled by an event. I prefer books that don't focus on a single character, but rather explore relationships and different perspectives within a small community. I have Little Fires Everywhere on my TBR but I would love more recommendations for small town stories. -Marija   4. Hi, I've discovered that I have a curious but extremely distinct affinity for non-fiction books that cover broad history through a narrow lens. I feel like I'm struggling to describe exactly what type of books I mean, but when you hear some titles, you'll get it. Examples that I've loved in the past are Tom Standage's "History of the World in 6 glasses" and "An Edible History of Humanity"; "At Home" by Bill Bryson; "Consider the Fork" by Bee Wilson, and most works by Mary Roach and Simon Garfield. I love love love reading about history, but I've never been a huge fan of biography/autobiography or books that dive too deep into a single event. I guess I love the big picture/global view (most bang for my buck, maybe?), but with a fun and unique thread tying history together in a way I had never considered before. Looking forward to your suggestions! Thanks so much! -Kelly   5. Hi! I'm a big fan of your podcast and have had submitted questions before, your recommendations are always great. I am a middle school teacher and I have recently started a Dungeons and Dragons club at my school, and the response has been overwhelming. I expected 8-10 kids to sign up but I actually had over 30! As we begin to play D&D and other RPGs, I'd love to be able to have an "inspiration library" stocked with fantasy/adventure books. Obviously, I need titles from Tolkien, Terry Pratchett, and JK Rowling but I would love to include books with strong female and minority protagonists. I want my new club to be inclusive to everyone and my goal is to provide something for everyone. You always say to mention if you're under time constraints so while I hope the club lasts for a long while, I'd like to start compiling my library soon. Any recommendations you could provide would be appreciated. Thanks so much! -Matt 6. A peculiar request: I am especially fond of books where humans are aided by talking cats. Neil Gaiman's Coraline is a good example, as are many of the Tortall books by Tamora Pierce. I would love suggestions for other books with human-cat partnerships. Thank you! -Crazy Cat Lady   7. Cozy nothings? It could be the weather or just the year, but I've been enjoying "nothing of contention happens" books recently. My go to series for this is The Cat Who series by Lilian Jackson Braun which is set in a fictional small town and focuses primarily on the day to day life of people there (technically it's a cozy mystery, but the mystery is pretty minimal). Other examples would be Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, Agatha Christie (before the murder kicks in) and the Mitford series. Contemporary or classical, adult lit series preferred, and bonus points if they're on audio. -Terry   Books Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James Insurrecto by Gina Apostol VE Schwab’s Shades of Magic series (A Darker Shade of Magic) The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson (tw: institutionalized homophobia, torture) The Wanderers by Meg Howrey Burial Rites by Hannah Kent Into the Water by Paula Hawkins The Fates Will Find Their Way by Hannah Pittard How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill Pandemic by Sonia Shah Dactyl Hill Squad by Daniel José Older The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste Sabriel by Garth Nix 100 Books with Cats post Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine Harris Flavia De Luce series by Alan Bradley (#1: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie) Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney (rec’d by Jeff)

Jessie Burton discusses The Miniaturist, her debut novel which was the subject of a bidding war between 11 publishers at the 2013 London Book Fair. Set in Amsterdam in 1686–87, the novel was inspired by Petronella Oortman's doll's house which is on display at the Rijksmuseum. Jessie explains how she created her own fictional version of Nella Oortman for the novel. At the age of 18, Nella marries a rich merchant, Johannes Brandt, hoping for love and prosperity. Instead, she enters a world of tensions, secrets and mystery which soon threatens her future. Johannes gives his new wife an extraordinary wedding gift: a miniature replica of their home. As the enigmatic craftswoman delivers more and more miniatures for the cabinet house, its tiny occupants start to mirror their real-life counterparts in unexpected ways. Presented by James Naughtie and recorded with a group of invited readers. Presenter : James Naughtie Interviewed guest : Jessie Burton Producer : Dymphna Flynn February's Bookclub choice : Falling Awake by Alice Oswald

American author Meg Wolitzer discusses her novel The Interestings, which follows a group of friends from teenage years through to middle age and marriage and children. Aged 15, the group first meet at on a warm night at Spirit in the Woods summer camp in 1974. They drink, smoke pot and share their dreams and vow always to be interesting. Although not strictly an autobiographical novel, the idea for the book came from Meg's own experience as a teenager at summer camp in the same era and how the experience can give young people the opportunity to re-invent themselves. What links the six teenagers in The Interestings is their creativity – but how many of them will be successful in their chosen fields? Decades later, aspiring actress Jules has resigned herself to a more practical occupation, Cathy has stopped dancing, Jonah has laid down his guitar and Goodman (a bit of a misnomer) has disappeared. Only the animator Ethan and theatre director Ash, now married, have remained true to their adolescent dreams and have become shockingly successful. As the group's fortunes tilt, their friendships are put under strain and Meg Wolitzer explains to Bookclub how the strain of envy and disappointment drives the story. Meg Wolitzer has been enjoying great success this autumn with the film version of her novel about a Nobel prize winning writer, The Wife. Presented by James Naughtie and recorded with a group of invited readers. Presenter : James Naughtie Interviewed guest : Meg Wolitzer Producer : Dymphna Flynn January 2019's Bookclub choice : The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton (2014)

In this episode, a little more Vicious chat, the geographical and linguistic challenges of Shetland, and a deeper dive into the not-so-surprise hit of the week, The Miniaturist. We get a bit sociological in this one, touching on the puzzling and often contradictory mores of 1680s Amsterdam and the France of Louis XIV. Plus, what the *!#@ happened to Sarah's Biscuit Brew??

We hunt for wolves in Hold the Dark then see weird mold on our walls in I Am the Pretty Little Thing That Lives in the House (2016). Later we tackle new trailers for Adam McKay's Vice, Rocketman and Holmes & Watson plus we also talk heroes vs. antiheroes, American Horror Story: Cult, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Blade Runner 2049, Out There, Survivor, Agatha Raisin, and The Miniaturist. 0:00 - Intros: Chloe's Physical Therapy Fiasco10:00 - Review: Hold the Dark20:45 - Retro Review: I Am the Pretty Little Thing That Lives in the House (2016)37:46 - News: Vice, Rocketman and Holmes & Watson Trailers50:51 - Mail: Heroes or Antiheroes?1:05:09 - Picks of the Week: American Horror Story: Cult, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Blade Runner 2049, Out There, Survivor, Agatha Raisin, and The Miniaturist1:11:59 - Outros: Let's Get Braden Back!1:15:07 - Hold the Dark Spoiler Discussion Contact Us!Email: Thefilmbudspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @filmbudsLetterboxd: @HenryFaherty

We hunt for wolves in Hold the Dark then see weird mold on our walls in I Am the Pretty Little Thing That Lives in the House (2016). Later we tackle new trailers for Adam McKay's Vice, Rocketman and Holmes & Watson plus we also talk heroes vs. antiheroes, American Horror Story: Cult, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Blade Runner 2049, Out There, Survivor, Agatha Raisin, and The Miniaturist.   0:00 - Intros: Chloe's Physical Therapy Fiasco 10:00 - Review: Hold the Dark 20:45 - Retro Review: I Am the Pretty Little Thing That Lives in the House (2016) 37:46 - News: Vice, Rocketman and Holmes & Watson Trailers 50:51 - Mail: Heroes or Antiheroes? 1:05:09 - Picks of the Week: American Horror Story: Cult, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Blade Runner 2049, Out There, Survivor, Agatha Raisin, and The Miniaturist 1:11:59 - Outros: Let's Get Braden Back! 1:15:07 - Hold the Dark Spoiler Discussion   Contact Us! Email: Thefilmbudspodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @filmbuds Letterboxd: @HenryFaherty

We're BACK! How To Fail With Elizabeth Day returns for a second season, and to kick this one off, I'm joined by mega-star, besteslling author Jessie Burton. Burton's 2014 debut novel, The Miniaturist, was published in 38 countries and sold over a million copies and last Christmas, it was adapted into a sumptuous two-part BBC drama starring Romola Garai and Anya Taylor-Joy. Her secnd novel, The Muse, was a Sunday Times bestseller and Burton has just published her first book for children, The Restless Girls. But Jessie actually started out wanting to be an actress, and spent much of her 20s trying and failing to land parts. Writing was something she did on the side, which eventually became her full-time career. It wasn't all plain-sailing, however, and in this interview, Jessie talks movingly about her struggles with anxiety, her breakdown at the height of her success and her failure to grieve the end of a meaningful relationship. We also talk about bodies, beauty, ambition and what to do if your instinct is to put your mum in a bin-bag (this makes sense if you listen, promise). Also featuring Margot, her extremely lovely grey-and-white cat.   How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted by Elizabeth Day, produced by Chris Sharp and sponsored by 4th Estate Books   The Restless Girls by Jessie Burton is out now, published by Bloomsbury   Social Media: Elizabeth Day @elizabday Jessie Burton @jesskatbee Chris Sharp @chrissharpaudio 4th Estate Books @4thEstateBooks    

Miniseries Finale:The Miniaturist (PBS)In 1686, 18-year-old Nella Oortman (Anya Taylor-Joy, Split, The Witch) arrives in Amsterdam to meet her wealthy merchant husband Johannes Brandt (Alex Hassell, Genius: Picasso), but is instead met by his sister Marin (Romola Garai, Churchill’s Secret, The Hour). When Johannes appears, he presents her with a wedding gift: a cabinet that is a miniature replica of their home, to be furnished by an elusive Miniaturist, whose tiny creations mirror what is happening within the house in unexpected ways and seem to be predicting and unraveling the future with unsettling precision.As Nella begins to uncover its secrets and those of the Brandt household she realizes the escalating dangers that await them all. Does the Miniaturist hold their fate in her hands? And will she be the key to their salvation or the architect of their downfall? Series Premieres:Magnum P.I. (CBS)Thomas Magnum is a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum has Juliet Higgins and her Dobermans to keep him in line, as well as his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors T.C. and Rick when he needs backup on a job. With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is on the case.Manifest(NBC)When Montego Air Flight 828 landed safely after a turbulent but routine flight, the crew and passengers were relieved. But in the span of those few hours, the world had aged five years -- and after mourning their loss, their friends, families and colleagues had given up hope and moved on. Now, faced with the impossible, they're all given a second chance. But as their new realities become clear, a deeper mystery unfolds, and some of the returned passengers soon realize they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible.FBI (CBS)From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind the "Law & Order" franchise, "FBI" is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. First-class agents -- including Maggie Bell and Omar Adom "OA" Zidan -- bring all of their talents, intellect and technical expertise to tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence, to keep New York and the country safe.New Amsterdam (NBC)Dr. Max Goodwin is brilliant, charming -- and the new medical director at America's oldest public hospital. While he's set on tearing down the bureaucracy to provide exceptional care, the doctors and staff are not so sure. They've heard this before, and no one else has delivered on those promises. Not taking no for an answer, Max disrupts the status quo and proves he will stop at nothing to breathe new life into this understaffed, underfunded and underappreciated hospital -- the only one in the world capable of treating Ebola patients, prisoners from Rikers Island and the president of the United States all under one roof -- and return it to the glory that put it on the map. Inspired by Bellevue in New York City.Mr. Inbetween (FX)"Mr Inbetween" is a half-hour drama series inspired by the cult film "The Magician." It centers around Ray Shoesmith -- a father, ex-husband, boyfriend and best friend. All tough roles to juggle in the modern age, but it's even harder when you're a criminal for hire. Shoesmith is a man who has been hardened by the prison system and his experiences there. Now, he is learning how to deal with life in the real world -- even attending anger management classes -- away from the bars of prison, where actions always have consequences.Single Parents (ABC)This ensemble comedy follows some single parents as they lean on each other to help raise their 7-year-old kids and maintain some kind of personal lives outside of parenthood. When the parents in the group meet Will, a 30-something guy who's been so focused on raising his daughter that he's lost sight of who he is as a man, they see just how far down the rabbit hole of PTA, parenting and princesses he has gone. The friends decide to band together to get him out in the dating world and make him realize that being a great parent doesn't mean sacrificing everything about his own identity.A Million Little Things (ABC)It has been said that friendship isn't one big thing, it's a million little things. That is certainly true for a group of friends from Boston who bonded under unexpected circumstances. Some have achieved success, others are struggling in their careers and relationships, but all of them feel stuck in life. After one of them dies unexpectedly, it's just the wake-up call the others need to finally start living. Along the way, they discover that friends may be the one thing that can save them from themselves.The Cool Kids (FOX)"The Cool Kids" is a comedy about a rowdy, rag-tag group of friends living in a retirement community who are willing to break every rule to have fun, because, at their age, what do they really have to lose? Hank, a gruff, opinionated, 21st-century Archie Bunker who will go to any lengths to have a good time, is the leader of this motley crew. His loyal -- but less than helpful -- friends include Charlie, a bumbling storyteller who constantly goes off on tangents about some bizarre and barely believable episodes from his life; and Sid, a naysaying, pill-popping hypochondriac who shoots down every scheme but still gets roped in. Complicating matters is Margaret, a brash, confident woman who forces her way into their group and refuses to leave because she's not going to take crap from anyone -- especially not these three. But what unites them all is their shared belief that they're not done yet -- not by a long shot. Growing old with dignity is for chumps. Season Premieres:Young Sheldon (CBS)It's 1989 and 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper has skipped four grades to start high school along with his less-intellectual older brother. As he struggles to be understood by his family, classmates and neighbours, his mother arms him with the best tool she can come up with: reminding bullies his dad is the football coach and his brother is on the team. His twin sister doesn't share his exceptional mind, but she has a much clearer vision of what life has in store for the young genius. Jim Parsons, who plays the adult version of Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory," narrates.The Good Doctor (ABC)Shaun Murphy, a young autistic surgeon who has savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join the surgical unit at the prestigious San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital -- a move strongly supported by his mentor, Dr. Aaron Glassman. Having survived a troubled childhood, Shaun is alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, but he finds his niche using his extraordinary medical skill and intuition to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.This Is Us (NBC)Jack and his wife - who is very pregnant with triplets - have just moved into their new home in Pittsburgh. Successful and handsome television actor Kevin is growing increasingly bored with his bachelor lifestyle. Randall - who was abandoned at a fire station by his father as an infant - is a stylish New York-based businessman working to raise two daughters with his wife, Beth. These people are among a group, several of whom share a birthday, of seemingly random individuals whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways.Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)The medical drama series focuses on a group of young doctors at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital, who began their careers at the facility as interns. One of the young doctors and the show's namesake, Meredith Grey, is the daughter of a famous surgeon. Grey struggles to maintain relationships with her colleagues, particularly the hospital's one-time chief of surgery, Richard Webber, due to a pre-existing relationship between them - Webber and Meredith's mother had a personal relationship when Meredith was young.Murphy Brown (CBS)Amid a divided nation, chaotic national discourse and rampant attacks on the press, Murphy decides to return to the airwaves and recruits her FYI team: lifestyle reporter Corky Sherwood, investigative journalist Frank Fontana, and her former wunderkind news producer Miles Silverberg.Joining them is social media director Pat Patel, who is tasked with bringing Murphy and the team into the 21st century. Murphy's millennial son, Avery, shares his mother's competitive spirit and quick wit, and is following in her journalistic footsteps—perhaps too closely.The team still lets off steam at Phil's Bar, now run by his sister, Phyllis. Now back in the game, Murphy is determined to draw the line between good television and honest reporting, proving that the world needs Murphy Brown now more than ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2018 fall TV season is officially underway, bringing more summer finales and fall premieres and plenty to discuss. Noel and Kate kick things off with the week’s TV, including the double-episode premiere of The Good Place, a MeToo-themed It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, a much-needed self-care catch-up with The Great British Bake-Off season eight, the season premiere of Lethal Weapon, and the finale of PBS’ The Miniaturist. Then we dive in with a special DVD Shelf/Spotlight section, looking at the premiere of the Murphy Brown revival, as well as the original ten-season run of the show. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Murphy Brown, music rights, reboots, and super-secret cameos. DVD Shelf/Spotlight: Murphy Brown (1:08:21)Our Week in TV The Good Place premiere (21:35) It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (31:57) The Great British Bake-Off Season 8/Collection 5 (33:52) Lethal Weapon premiere (52:33) The Miniaturist finale (58:42)Music Featured: “Combination Pizza Hut And Taco Bell” by Das Racist

On this episode of Married with Mouse Ears, Michael & Zara talk about all of the new things happening in the Disney universe! Including Early Morning Magic Hours at Toy Story Land, new Dance Parties coming to WDW in 2019, a Wreck-It Ralph VR Experience, new food at the parks, and more!(3:30) Episode Shoutout: VannyLove621 AKA Our Cousin Vanny Episode Moments: (7:00) Hyping up our upcoming Disney World trip!!(18:00) Illuminations is going bye! (23:00) New Disney Dance Parties in 2019(30:00) Artist Point is now a Character Dining Location(37:30) New food updates for Food and Wine(42:30) Ziplock has sponsored Splash Mountain (50:00) Updates on the upcoming Disney streaming service(55:00) Marriage Moment: We took a trip to Houston to see our new nephew Oliver, we took an ALL DAY birthing class, and Michael has abandoned MoviePass and now subscribes to AMC A-List(59:30) Zero to Hero:Heroes:Zara - Crazy Rich Asians, the Miniaturist on BBC, Atypical Michael - The Sinner, Better Call Saul, Ozark, Snowfall Zeroes:Zara - Awful house designs Michael - The state of Rap BeefsSponsored by Wendy Trent with Yellow Shoe Travel: wendy@yellowshoetravel.com If you are planning a Disney vacation then do yourself a favor and contact Wendy Trent so she can help schedule you the most magical vacation you could possibly dream of!Connect with us and ask a question, offer a comment, or just say hi!Follow Us: Instagram | FacebookiTunes ---> Leave a review here

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Season Premiere:The Deuce (HBO) Series Premieres:The Miniaturist (PBS)In 1686, 18-year-old Nella Oortman (Anya Taylor-Joy, Split, The Witch) arrives in Amsterdam to meet her wealthy merchant husband Johannes Brandt (Alex Hassell, Genius: Picasso), but is instead met by his sister Marin (Romola Garai, Churchill’s Secret, The Hour). When Johannes appears, he presents her with a wedding gift: a cabinet that is a miniature replica of their home, to be furnished by an elusive Miniaturist, whose tiny creations mirror what is happening within the house in unexpected ways and seem to be predicting and unraveling the future with unsettling precision.As Nella begins to uncover its secrets and those of the Brandt household she realizes the escalating dangers that await them all. Does the Miniaturist hold their fate in her hands? And will she be the key to their salvation or the architect of their downfall?You (Lifetime)What would you do for love? For a brilliant male bookstore manager who crosses paths with an aspiring female writer, this question is put to the test. A charming yet awkward crush becomes something even more sinister when the writer becomes the manager's obsession. Using social media and the internet, he uses every tool at his disposal to become close to her, even going so far as to remove any obstacle --including people -- that stands in his way of getting to her.The First (Hulu)A crew of astronauts battles peril and personal sacrifice as they race to become the first humans on Mars.Forever (Amazon)Forever follows married couple Oscar and June who "live a comfortable but predictable life in suburban Riverside, CA. For 12 years they’ve had the same conversations, eaten the same meals and taken pleasant vacations at the same lake house. But after June talks Oscar into shaking things up with a ski trip, the pair find themselves in completely unfamiliar territory." Season Finales:Castle Rock (Hulu)The Stephen King multiverse is the setting for this psychological horror series that takes place in Castle Rock, Maine, which is a location familiar to fans of King's work. "Castle Rock" explores themes and worlds that unite King's canon, including the infamous Shawshank Prison. An anonymous phone call lures death-row attorney Henry Deaver back to Castle Rock. He is unsettled by his hometown, but he returns to help a sinister, mostly mute man being kept in a cage underneath Shawshank. Sissy Spacek and Bill Skarsgård, who starred in feature adaptations of King's "Carrie" and "It," respectively, are among the show's stars.Queen of the South (USA)While living in the barrio of Jalisco, Mexico, poor Teresa Mendoza falls in love with a member of a successful drug cartel, hoping the love will help her rise above the hopelessness she feels in her life. When it doesn't happen, she is forced to flee the country after her boyfriend is murdered. She seeks refuge in America, where she teams up with an unlikely person from her past to take down the leader of the drug ring that is after her. Teresa ends up starting her own drug empire, becoming one of the world's wealthiest women in the process. With her success, she discovers that money doesn't fix all of her problems, and she can only depend on herself if she wants to stay one step ahead of others and stay alive. Series Finale:Shooter (USA)Based on the best-selling novel "Point of Impact" by Stephen Hunter, and the 2007 feature film starring Mark Wahlberg, the series stars Ryan Phillippe ("Secrets and Lies") and follows the courageous journey of Bob Lee Swagger, a highly-decorated ex-Marine sniper who is coaxed back into action after he learns about a plot to kill the president. When Swagger's former commanding officer Isaac Johnson, played by Omar Epps ("House"), solicits his expertise in a clandestine operation, Swagger re-emerges from exile only to discover that he is inextricably involved in a disastrous operation with ties to his past. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re in the final weeks of respite before the barrage of fall TV, so Noel and Kate take advantage of the week’s light viewing schedule to catch up with the BBC’s recent miniseries adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Ordeal by Innocence. Before that, however, we catch up with the past week’s memorable episodes, including Iron Fist season two, the finale of SYTYCD, the premiere of Rel, the long-awaited beginning of the hunt on Wrecked, the return of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, and the premiere of PBS’ The Miniaturist miniseries. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on this latest Christie adaptation, what the Matthew Goode role is currently (and has been), and anything else these last few relaxing weeks of summer TV has to offer.Spotlight: Ordeal by Innocence (55:06)Our Week in TVMarvel’s Iron Fist Season 2 (13:14) SYTYCD finale (23:48)Rel premiere (27:14)Wrecked (33:24)Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (36:11) The Miniaturist premiere (40:43)Music Featured: “Wonderful” by Isaac Hayes

Diane Hobbs is HR & Office Manager at Bloomsbury Publishing Oxford Office. We discussed many topics such as: the importance of internships and work experience; entering the publishing industry later in your career; how to get transferable skills in other industries or in your free time; and how to keep learning and growing. This is the last interview of Season 1 of Publishing Insight, I asked listeners to submit their own questions with the hashtag #AskPublishingInsight and Diane answered those as well. So, thank you very much to the people who sent me their questions! I hope this episode will be useful to clarify your doubts. Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/publishinginsightGet in touch on Twitter @FlamFlam91 or write me an email at publishinginsight@gmail.comVisit my website: https://www.publishing-insight.com/Books mentioned: - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr; - The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton; - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows; - The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert. Thank you so much for listening! If you have enjoyed this episode please subscribe, leave a review and share it with other people who may find it interesting as well.Portrait illustration by Ellie Beadle. Music: Dig the Uke by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. https://bit.ly/1VLy3cJ Ft: Kara Square.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/publishinginsight)

Romola Garai is known for her roles in films such as Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights, and in The Hours, Emma and The Miniaturist on television. For her latest role she's on stage in Ella Hickson's new play, The Writer. Garai discusses playing the writer, who battles patriarchy and capitalism in her determination to create a pure art that will change the world. The South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo have been singing and touring for over 50 years. On the eve of their performance in the Queen's 92nd birthday concert and subsequent UK tour they perform live for Front Row.Guy Gunaratne's debut novel, In Our Mad And Furious City, focuses on the lives of five inhabitants of a London Council Estate and explores themes of violence, extremism, and division in society over a 48 hour period. Guy joins Kirsty to discuss.

Hola chicos, Aquí estamos una semana más hablando de las series y cositas que nos interesan. Por ejemplo, improvisamos un tema de The miniaturist, la miniserie de la BBC. Comentamos el fichaje de Ryan Murphy en Netflix. Discutimos si Altered Carbon está a la altura de las expectativas, el final de Star Trek y si deberíamos prestar más atención a Counterpart. Esperamos que sea de vuestro agrado.

In 2016 Paapa Essiedu became the first black actor to play Hamlet for the RSC. As he reprises the role for a tour of the production we speak to the actor tipped to be a star, about Hamlet and his performances in television dramas Kiri and The Miniaturist. It's rare for a poetry essay to make the news headlines but that's exactly what's happened to the essay written by Rebecca Watts in the current issue of PN Review. She talks to Samira about her problem with the poetry establishment and explains why her criticism of poet Hollie McNish wasn't personal. Award-winning poet Don Paterson responds.Publisher Daniel Mallory turned debut novelist A J Finn discusses making it to the top of the best-seller charts with his psychological thriller, The Woman In The Window.On tonight's podcast, artist Grayson Perry explains why the late Mark E. Smith of the post-punk group The Fall, was one of his heroes.Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Edwina Pitman.

Top 10 Dec 2017, Harley Quinn: Be Careful What You Wish For, Superwoman 18, New Super-Man 19, Suicide Squad 33, Old Man Hawkeye 1, Avengers 675, Phoenix Resurrection 3, X-Men Gold Annual, Spider-Man/Deadpool 26, Dejah Thoris 0, Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny - Rey, Ninjak vs. Valiant Universe 1, Stabbity Bunny 1, Gao 1, Atlas and Axis 1, Archie 27, Marvel buys Conan, Marvel movie news, Teen Titans Go movie trailer, Crosswind TV show, Neil Gaiman American Gods, Krypton trailer, TMNT cartoon, Sanctuary by Tom King, Secret History of the DC Universe, Exiles 5th member revealed, Joyride, 7 to Eternity, Spider-Man 2099, Miniaturist, Final Girls, Artemis, Chair, Defenders, Punisher, Greatest Showman, Best Superhero Performance Debate   Comics details: Harley Quinn: Be Careful What You Wish For by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Ben Caldwell, Chad Hardin, Otto Schmidt, Paul Mounts, Alex Sinclair New Super-Man 19 by Mariko Tamaki, Brent Peeples, Richard Friend, Hi-Fi Suicide Squad 33 by Si Spurrier, Fernando Pasarin, Oclair Albert, Blond Old Man Hawkeye 1 by Ethan Sacks, Marco Checchetto, Andres Mossa Avengers 675 by Al Ewing, Mark Waid, Jim Zub, Pepe Larraz, David Curiel X-Men Gold Annual 1 by Marc Guggenheim, Leah Williams, Alitha Martinez, Craig Yeung Spider-Man/Deadpool 26 by Robbie Thompson, Scott Hepburn, Ian Herring Dejah Thoris 0 by Amy Chu, Pasquale Qualano, Valentina Pinto Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica 1 by Peter David, Johnny Desjardins, Kim Mohan Star Wars: Forces of Destiny - Rey by Jody Houser, Arianna Florean, Adele Matera Ninjak vs. Valiant Universe 1 by Eliot Rahal, Joe Bennett, Ulises Arreola Stabbity Bunny 1 by Richard Rivera, Dwayne Biddix, Liezl Buenaventura Atlas and Axis 1 by Pau Archie 27 by Mark Waid, Audrey Mok, Kelly Fitzpatrick   Comics Countdown 10 January 2018: Mister Miracle 6 by Tom King, Mitch Gerads Eternal Empire 6 by Sarah Vaughn, Jonathan Luna Runaways 5 by Rainbow Rowell, Kris Anka, Matt Wilson Damned 7 by Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt Detective Comics 972 by James Tynion IV, Miguel Mendonca, Diana Egea, Jason Wright Royal City 9 by Jeff Lemire Flash 38 by Joshua Williamson, Scott Kolins, Hi-Fi Bloodshot Salvation 5 by Jeff Lemire, Mico Suayan, Diego Rodriguez Ms. Marvel 26 by G. Willow Wilson, Nico Leon, Ian Herring Spider-Man/Deadpool 26 by Robbie Thompson, Scott Hepburn, Ian Herring

Caroline and Anna discuss the pick of this year's festive TV offering, including Little Women, The Miniaturist, Crooked House, Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees, The Highway Rat and Black Mirror. Find the show notes at srslypod.com/episodes/125 and subscribe on Apple Podcasts here. We’re also on Twitter, tumblr and Facebook as @srslypod. You can email us on srslypod@gmail.com and sign up for our newsletter at srslypod.com/newsletter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A mysterious doll's house is at the centre of Jessie Burton's novel The Miniaturist, now dramatised for television. Burton tells Tom Sutcliffe about the claustrophobic world she created amidst the wealthy merchant traders of 17th century Holland. The economist Jonathan Haskel points to the quiet revolution that has taken place since then, as developed countries now invest more in intangible assets like design and software, than in tangible goods like machinery and computers. He asks what impact this has had on economic inequality and low productivity. And then two objects that tell stories far beyond themselves: the umbrella and the Ferrari. Marion Rankine looks at the humble brolly, now a simple object to protect you from the rain, but once a powerful symbol of class and power. And 70 year after Enzo Ferrari brought out his first car, the guest curator at the Design Museum Andrew Nahum looks back at the creation of an iconic brand. Producer: Katy Hickman Picture courtesy of Ferrari.

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Brooke Rothshank. Her vibrant watercolor compositions of people, objects, and scenery are rendered as small as a 1-by-1 inch scale. The expert skill of her paintings draws you into the subject matter creating a precious emotional quality that her patrons seek in the portraits she paints of their loved ones. In our interview, we talk about transitioning to miniature painting, her Painting-a-Day and Gratitude projects, and the system of commissions that she has created to help maintain her work/life balance. To find out more about Brooke visit www.rothshank.com.   Hey Red Clay Rambler fans, I need your help. We need 25 new patrons to reach our December fundraising goal. Visit patreon.com/redclayrambler to pledge your support and become a sustaining member. We have a batch of rewards to offer including the new Vintage Radio shirt, handmade pots, posters and much more. Visit patreon.com/redclayrambler to sign up today.   This episode of the podcast is sponsored by AMACO, your one-stop-shop for all your ceramic needs. To find out more visit www.AMACO.com.

We find out what Laura's book club made of The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead and fess up to the fact that neither of us has ever read Beloved. In our interview we talk to Tom Milne, a teacher at Rosedale Primary School in South London about their school book club. And we finish with some great recommendations for your next book club read. • Get in touch with us at thebookclubreview@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @thebookclubreviewpod or leave us a comment on iTunes, we'd love to hear from you. • You can find Rosendale school's book club website at: www.rosendalebookclub.com • Books mentioned in this episode: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, The Miniaturist by Jesse Burton, Beloved by Toni Morrison, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, The Sellout by Paul Beatty, On Golden Hill by Francis Spufford, Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt, The Known World by Edward P. Jones, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. • For our next book club we will be reading and discussing Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. 

Jessie Burton, author of “The Miniaturist” (2014) and “The Muse” (2016), delivers a talk titled “Historical Impressionism: The Burden and Blessing of Writing the Past.” This talk was included in the session titled “Historical Fictions: Future Directions.” Part of “Fictive Histories/Historical Fictions,” a conference held at The Huntington May 12–13, 2017.

On this week's episode of Parenting Roundabout's entertainment-themed Round 2, Catherine and Terri continue watching The Great American Baking Show and listening to The West Wing Weekly podcast. Plus, Catherine read two books! Here’s your road map: 01:05 The Great American Baking Show — We don’t understand the rules or the plan here (or the appeal of oeufs en neige), but our sweet tooths are perfectly happy to go along for the ride. Next time: French pastries … we think. 13:17 Winter Vacation Reading — Catherine managed to read two books over the winter break, and she shares her thoughts on The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton and Eligible, Curtis Sittenfeld’s modern-day retelling of Pride and Prejudice. 20:55 The West Wing Weekly — A peek into Josh and Hrishi’s podcasting process has us comparing and contrasting with our own rather less professional approach (call it folksy!). Next week, we continue with The Great American Baking Show and report on the Golden Globe awards. We’ll be live-tweeting those on Sunday, January 8, too, so join us on Twitter for that. Plus, check out what we’re looking forward to in pop culture this year on Parenting Roundabout Episode 150. We’d love to hear your picks, too. Share in the comments here or on our Facebook page.

Ryan Monahan is an artist based in the suburbs of Chicago. His work ranges from illustrations to graphic design to super detailed mixed media sculptures. His miniature cityscapes have been featured on BuzzFeed and The Daily Mini. In this episode, we talk about using found materials to make miniatures, where he pulls his inspiration, and the preparation that goes into each piece. You can follow Ryan's work on Instagram (@what_thehell) and on his site. 

After the success of The Miniaturist, author Jessie Burton discusses her second novel, The Muse, which is set between 1930s Spain, at the beginning of the civil war, and 1960s London, and explores the idea of the artist's muse.The painter Stanley Spencer is the subject of a new exhibition at The Hepworth Wakefield. Curator Eleanor Clayton discusses why writing about his painting was as important to Spencer as painting itself.The York Art Gallery is one of five museums and galleries in the UK to make the shortlist for this year's Museum of the Year Award. In the fourth of our reports from the shortlisted venues, Samira visits the gallery which has recently undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment of its Grade II listed building, creating a space for the new Centre of Ceramic Art in the Victorian roof void, which had been hidden from public view for more than 50 years. Set in Caracas, From Afar explores the shifting relationship between an older man and the young working-class teenage boy he picks up in a tense, homophobic society. The film won a Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival last year. Briony Hanson, Director of Film at the British Council, reviews. Presenter Samira Ahmed Producer Ella-mai Robey.

Hello and welcome to episode 52 of My Big Idea, an ASOS Podcast. This week Lucinda speaks to author Jessie Burton. Jessie's first novel, The Miniaturist, was awarded Waterstone's book of the year in 2014 and Jessie's latest novel, The Muse, is due for release on 30 June 2016. This is Jessie's big idea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In this episode, we love on our libraries, vote for our favorite book club reads, and discuss Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist. Susan defines the difference between observation and being a total creeper, Tara licks language from a bowl, and Jeannette shares a cool Kindle tip!Show Notes Eclectic Readers on Goodreads Overdrive Find It VA The Miniaturist on Goodreads and Amazon The Martian on Goodreads and Amazon A Tree Grows in Brooklyn on Goodreads and Amazon Sharp Objects on Goodreads and Amazon Eragon on Goodreads and Amazon Beautiful Creatures on Goodreads and Amazon Ready Player One on Goodreads and Amazon The Rosie Project on Goodreads and Amazon Gone Girl on Goodreads and Amazon

In this episode, we love on our libraries, vote for our favorite book club reads, and discuss Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist. Susan defines the difference between observation and being a total creeper, Tara licks language from a bowl, and Jeannette shares a cool Kindle tip!

We introduce ourselves with books. We discuss Book Bingo and all its glorious nerdiness. And we discuss a legacy written in a long letter to his son.Show Notes Gilead on Goodreads and Amazon Anne of Green Gables series by L.M. Montgomery on Amazon and Goodreads Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White on Amazon and Goodreads Bonk by Mary Roach on Amazon and Goodreads Book Bingo board Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth on Amazon and Goodreads Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard on Goodreads Vampire Diaries by L.J Smith on Goodreads The Magician’s Land by Lev Grossman on Amazon and Goodreads What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank by Nathan Englander on Amazon and Goodreads The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank on Amazon and Goodreads T. S. Eliot Collected Poems by T. S. Eliot on Amazon Evelina by Fanny Burney on Amazon and Goodreads The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros on Amazon and Goodreads Eclectic Readers on Goodreads Next Month’s Book The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton on Amazon and Goodreads

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Trevor Nunn discuss bringing their musical Cats back to London's West End. Jessie Burton, award-winning author of The Miniaturist, and curator Alice Sage discuss the appeal of dolls' houses as a new exhibition Small Stories: At Home in a Dolls' House opens at The Museum of Childhood. As the late Mary Soames' collection of personal objects is auctioned, Giles Waterfield reviews rarely-seen paintings by her father Winston Churchill. Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, discusses painting a realistic portrait of childhood and why his protagonist never ages. Producer: Ellie Bury Presenter: Samira Ahmed.

Jessie Burton discusses her new book THE MINIATURIST (HarperCollins, August 26, 2014) with Producer Erin Wicks from @HarperAudio_US. The episode also includes an excerpt from the audio edition featuring the voice of Davina Porter. ABOUT THE BOOK Set in seventeenth century Amsterdam—a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion—a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of Emma Donoghue, Sarah Waters, and Sarah Dunant. ”There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed . . .“ On a brisk autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman arrives in Amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt. But her new home, while splendorous, is not welcoming. Johannes is kind yet distant, always locked in his study or at his warehouse office—leaving Nella alone with his sister, the sharp-tongued and forbidding Marin. But Nella’s world changes when Johannes presents her with an extraordinary wedding gift: a cabinet-sized replica of their home. To furnish her gift, Nella engages the services of a miniaturist—an elusive and enigmatic artist whose tiny creations mirror their real-life counterparts in eerie and unexpected ways . . . Johannes’ gift helps Nella to pierce the closed world of the Brandt household. But as she uncovers its unusual secrets, she begins to understand—and fear—the escalating dangers that await them all. In this repressively pious society where gold is worshipped second only to God, to be different is a threat to the moral fabric of society, and not even a man as rich as Johannes is safe. Only one person seems to see the fate that awaits them. Is the miniaturist the key to their salvation . . . or the architect of their destruction? Enchanting, beautiful, and exquisitely suspenseful, The Miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth.

Jessie Burton takes Mariella Frostrup back to Golden Age Amsterdam with her acclaimed debut, The Miniaturist, plus Viv Groskop and Matt Haig on this summer's best beach reads.