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The Naked Emperor
Bonus: Cory Doctorow chats about his new novel on Bookends with Mattea Roach

The Naked Emperor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 41:48


In this special bonus conversation, Cory Doctorow sits down with Bookends host Mattea Roach to discuss his latest novel, Picks & Shovels. The book is the third in his series about forensic accountant Martin Hench, who investigates financial crime in Silicon Valley.When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You'll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.You can find Bookends wherever you listen to podcasts, or here: https://link.mgln.ai/5tjomL

Marginalia
Tash Aw on his new novel, 'The South'

Marginalia

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 21:12


Beth Golay recently spoke with author Tash Aw about "The South," which follows a family one summer as they move to an inherited farm in southern Malaysia.

NPR's Book of the Day
With new novel, Ocean Vuong says he wants to reframe America as a place of salvage

NPR's Book of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 14:20


Ocean Vuong's debut novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous placed him in an elite club of American writers. He teaches at NYU and is the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, among many other honors. But before all this, the author was raised by working-class Vietnamese immigrant parents in Hartford, Connecticut. Vuong's new novel The Emperor of Gladness takes place in a similar environment and centers on an unlikely friendship between a 19 year-old college dropout named Hai and an 82-year-old with dementia named Grazina. In today's episode, Vuong joins NPR's Ari Shapiro for a conversation about reframing our view of the United States and the American dream, describing ugly things in a beautiful way, and Vuong's experience working in close quarters at a fast food restaurant.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

MPR News with Kerri Miller
Karen Russell blends history and fantasy in her new novel

MPR News with Kerri Miller

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 55:15


How do you carry someone else's memory — both in body and in mind? The prairie witch in Karen Russell's fantastical new novel, “The Antidote,” describes it as a pressure and a weight. She has the ability to receive the memories of her fellow citizens in a small failing town in Nebraska, which offers relief to anyone who feels like their pasts are too heavy to bear. “Whatever they can't stand to know,” she says, “the memories that make them chase impossible dreams, that make them sick with regret and grief. Whatever cargo unbalances the cart, I can hold on to anything for anyone.” But when a Dust Bowl-era storm blows through, the deposited memories likewise rush away. What happens when the past is forgotten? Russell's long-awaited novel contains epic calamity, deep friendship and just enough magic to stir the pot as she reckons with the consequence of collective forgetting. Guest: Karen Russell is the author of many books, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist, “Swamplandia.” Her new novel is “The Antidote.” Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

Spybrary
Breaking John le Carré news: George Smiley Returns: New Novel Announced, Plus The Spy Who Came in From the Cold Heads to West End

Spybrary

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 6:14


Fans of George Smiley, John le Carré's legendary spymaster, have reason to celebrate. In a rare double coup for the espionage world, Nick Harkaway—le Carré's son—has announced The Taper Man, a new Smiley novel arriving in 2026, while The Spy Who Came in From the Cold will receive its first-ever stage adaptation in the West End this autumn. The announcement marks a major return of the “Circus,” le Carré's iconic fictionalised British intelligence service, and the literary rebirth of one of spy fiction's most enduring characters. Join Spybrary - the ultimate community for spy fiction fans. The Taper Man: Smiley Heads Stateside Set in 1965, The Taper Man picks up 18 months after the events of Harkaway's bestselling Karla's Choice and places George Smiley in unfamiliar terrain—America. The novel explores Smiley's pursuit of a communist network on the US West Coast, threading together geopolitical paranoia with moral ambiguity in classic le Carré fashion. The story unfolds amid the tumultuous backdrop of the Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam War, with Smiley navigating tensions with the CIA ("the Cousins") while unravelling Soviet infiltrations that stretch back to the 1950s. “It's time to meet our American Cousins,” Harkaway says. “We're following the breadcrumbs of a messy debacle in Helsinki all the way to California, uncovering the truth of Karla's 1950s network and pursuing Roy Bland into the USSR.” Publishing director Harriet Bourton of Viking describes The Taper Man as “an extraordinary new addition to the iconic literary world of John le Carré,” praising Harkaway's ability to honour the legacy while making it unmistakably his own. Smiley on Stage: The Spy Who Came in From the Cold at Soho Place Alongside the novel news, spy fans will see Smiley on stage for the first time this November, when The Spy Who Came in From the Cold—le Carré's 1963 classic—premieres at @sohoplace in London. Directed by Jeremy Herrin and adapted by acclaimed playwright David Eldridge, the production follows a successful run at Chichester Festival Theatre. Rory Keenan stars as Alec Leamas, the embittered British agent at the heart of the novel, with Agnes O'Casey playing Liz Gold. George Smiley will be portrayed by John Ramm. Clare Cornwell, director of the le Carré estate, says: “We are delighted to be celebrating the return of the Circus and George Smiley through these two new projects.” The John le Carré Legacy Continued Nick Harkaway, the fourth son of David Cornwell (John le Carré), previously completed the posthumous publication of Silverview and edited A Private Spy, a collection of his father's letters. In Karla's Choice, he took the bold step of writing new fiction within the le Carré universe—an effort praised by critics and readers alike. Watch our interview all about Karla's Choice with Nick Harkaway. With The Taper Man, Harkaway deepens his claim to the Smiley legacy while expanding the geopolitical canvas of the saga. For longtime fans of le Carré, and the next generation discovering his work through adaptations and new fiction, 2025 may just be the most thrilling year since Smiley first came in from the cold.

Perspective
Anthropologist Pedro Cesarino explores Amazonian cultural clash in new novel

Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 9:13


Leading anthropologist Pedro Cesarino speaks to FRANCE 24 about his new book, “Les vautours n'oublient pas” (The vultures never forget), which was inspired by the struggles of young Indigenous people in the Amazon. Caught between ancestral traditions and a modern world of mining, corruption, and violence, they live at the crossroads of two conflicting realities. Through the story of a mother searching for her missing son, Cesarino highlights the deep fractures in Brazilian society.

The Ross Kaminsky Show
05-20-25 *INTERVIEW* Author MP Woodward Author his New Novel 'Tom Clancy Line of Demarcation'

The Ross Kaminsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 15:08 Transcription Available


West Virginia Morning
New Novel Explores Community Of Freed People And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

West Virginia Morning

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025


On this West Virginia Morning, Inside Appalachia speaks to the author of a new novel about freed people after the Civil War and our Song of the Week. The post New Novel Explores Community Of Freed People And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Afternoons with Pippa Hudson
#FranschhoekLiteraryFestival - Author Tony Park on his new novel, The Protector

Afternoons with Pippa Hudson

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 20:25


Pippa speaks to author Tony Park about his new novel, The Protector. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons with Pippa Hudson
#FranschhoekLiteraryFestival - Nigerian Author Abi Daré on her new novel, And So I Roar

Afternoons with Pippa Hudson

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 19:54


Pippa speaks to Nigerian author Abi Daré about her novel, And So I Roar. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talk of Iowa
Women take back the streets of Chicago in new novel

Talk of Iowa

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 47:57


Fern Kupfer discusses her new novel Strong Women of Chicago, and a look at Iowa organizations that help pet-owners-in-need feed their pets.

PBS NewsHour - Segments
New novel ‘The Director’ explores an artist’s responsibilities in a time of trauma

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:46


A powerful new work of fiction, rooted in real events, explores the role of the artist in times of crisis. "The Director" by Daniel Kehlmann is resonating deeply with the challenges of our own time. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

All Of It
Ocean Vuong's New Novel, 'The Emperor of Gladness'

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 20:08


Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet after the man's suicide attempt. Vuong will be speaking tonight at St. Joseph's University with Alexander Chee.

PBS NewsHour - Art Beat
New novel ‘The Director’ explores an artist’s responsibilities in a time of trauma

PBS NewsHour - Art Beat

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:46


A powerful new work of fiction, rooted in real events, explores the role of the artist in times of crisis. "The Director" by Daniel Kehlmann is resonating deeply with the challenges of our own time. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Morning Shift Podcast
Ocean Vuong On His New Novel ‘The Emperor of Gladness'

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 26:45


Ocean Vuong is perhaps best-known for his 2019 novel “On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous” and deeply intimate poetry collections such as “Night Sky with Exit Wounds” (2016) and “Time Is a Mother” (2022). In his new novel, the Vietnamese-American author tells the story of friendship and acting with kindness even when you're filled with hopelessness. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Marginalia
Mary Morris on her new novel, 'The Red House'

Marginalia

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 26:47


Beth Golay recently spoke with Mary Morris about her Italian travels that led to the book "The Red House," her own connections with the characters, and more.

Daily Comedy News
Louis CK's New Novel, Roseanne's Documentary, and Late Night TV Mount Rushmore

Daily Comedy News

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 8:00


Johnny Mac discusses Louis CK's upcoming dramatic novel 'Ingram', set to be released on November 11th. CK emphasizes that the book is not a comedy, sharing insights into its creation and content. Additionally, a new documentary titled 'Roseanne Barr is America' will spotlight Roseanne Barr's controversial career and life. Comedian Nate Brize lauds SNL for boosting his career, and the episode then delves into deciding the final spot on the 'Late Night TV Mount Rushmore,' debating between iconic hosts like Jay Leno, Stephen Colbert, and others. Listeners are invited to weigh in on the final choice. 00:11 Louis CK's New Dramatic Novel02:43 Roseanne Barr's Documentary03:42 Nate Brize and SNL04:49 Late Night TV Mount Rushmore DebateUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

Vermont Viewpoint
Brad Ferland speaks with Matt Cota on weekly Legislative updates, Tim Johnson Arsenault Retired southern Vermont WTSA radio personality and Lloyd Devereux Richards Vermont Author of Stone Maidens and his new novel The Runner

Vermont Viewpoint

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 99:26


This episode aired May 6, 2025Host Brad Ferland 9:00 to 9:30Matt Cota weekly Legislative updateThe beat goes on 9:30 to 10:15Tim Johnson ArsenaultRetired southern Vermont WTSA radio personality in Windham County and recently retired Vernon Town ClerkThe story of two public careers of news and service to Vermonters 10:15 to 11:00Lloyd Devereux RichardsVermont Author of Stone Maidens and his new novel The Runnert's a standalone thriller of young man who gets involved with someone he believes is a savvy businessman and ends up abandoned in a terrible situation and on the run from some very bad people.

NPR's Book of the Day
The new novel 'Fair Play' is a self-aware take on the golden age of detective fiction

NPR's Book of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 7:50


In the new novel Fair Play, Abigail is hosting a murder mystery party at an Irish country house on New Year's Eve. She's also in deep mourning for her brother. The story's opening reads as a typical setup for a crime novel. But Irish author Louise Hegarty's debut novel honors the golden age of detective fiction while simultaneously turning the genre on its head. In today's episode, Hegarty joins NPR's Ayesha Rascoe for a conversation that touches on Fair Play's meta elements, as well as its atypical relationship to grief.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

CBS This Morning - News on the Go
Practical Ways to Protect Your Mental Health | Tinx Trades TikTok for the Hamptons in New Novel

CBS This Morning - News on the Go

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 50:14


Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi spoke with CBS News in his first TV interview since his release from ICE custody. He spent 16 days in detention and now awaits deportation hearings for protesting the war in Gaza. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more. Shaun Dougherty, who was abused by clergy as a child, tells CBS News' Nikki Battiste he hopes the conclave reflects on survivors and chooses a leader who will deliver justice and transparency. More than two dozen potential jurors for Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial were questioned on Monday. They were asked about their experience with domestic violence, sexual assault and their views on hip-hop artists. Prospective jurors also reviewed a list of other celebrities, but it was unclear how they are related to the case. President Trump wants to reopen the notorious federal prison Alcatraz, which has become a tourist attraction after its closure in 1963. It was deemed too expensive to run with salt water surrounding it, deteriorating the buildings. Reopening it would also cost the National Park Service tourism money. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook reports.During Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to share strategies from her book "Practical Optimism" to help you check in with yourself. Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to explain groundbreaking research on the shingles vaccine and what it could mean for long-term heart health. In New York City, stars were out for fashion's biggest night, the annual Met Gala. The dress code was called "Tailored for You." It was inspired by the museum's spring exhibit, which is the first to focus exclusively on Black designers. Social media star and bestselling author Christina Najjar, known as Tinx, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new novel about cancel culture, reinvention and unexpected romance in the Hamptons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writers With Wrinkles
Love, Art & Storytelling in Rome: Brian Selznick on his new novel Run Away With Me

Writers With Wrinkles

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 50:51 Transcription Available


Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Beth and Lisa welcome bestselling author and illustrator Brian Selznick to discuss his latest YA novel Run Away With Me. Brian shares how personal history, queer identity, and the haunting beauty of an empty Rome during the pandemic shaped this deeply moving love story.Guest Bio: Brian Selznick is the Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which became Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning film Hugo. His innovative storytelling style blends narrative and illustration, captivating readers of all ages. Selznick's books have sold millions of copies, been translated into over 35 languages, and include the bestsellers Wonderstruck and The Marvels. He lives in Brooklyn and La Jolla with his husband, Dr. David Serlin.Key Discussion Points:Origins of Run Away With Me: Inspired by time spent in a deserted Rome during the pandemic and Brian's husband's Rome Prize fellowship.Setting the Story in 1986: Chosen for its pre-digital intimacy, connection to Fellini's Intervista, and poignant resonance with the emerging AIDS crisis.YA Shift: This novel marks a shift to older characters and more intimate, emotional themes, including first love and sexual awakening.Illustration vs. Text: Originally intended as a text-only novel, illustrations were later added to immerse readers in Rome and enhance storytelling rhythmically.Building Empathy: Through vulnerability and layered character flaws, Brian explores how readers connect with characters even through their mistakes.Worldbuilding & Pacing: Brian discusses how his illustrations function as visual memory aids, reducing exposition and preserving narrative flow.Film Adaptation Insight: Brian details how Hugo was faithfully adapted by Martin Scorsese, who honored the visual storytelling of the book.Conclusion: Brian Selznick offers a masterclass in layered storytelling, blending history, personal experience, and imaginative worldbuilding. Run Away With Me is a love letter to young queer love, art, and the haunting beauty of solitude and discovery. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring authors and fans of emotionally resonant fiction.Mentioned Links:Run Away With Me by Brian Selznick: Publisher's PageBrian Selznick's website Support the show Visit the WebsiteWriters with Wrinkles Link Tree for socials and more!

RNZ: Saturday Morning
Trans writer Torrey Peters on provocative new novel Stag Dance

RNZ: Saturday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 28:59


Stag Dance, the latest novel from trans writer Torrey Peters, is made up of three short stories and the provocative titular tale of male loggers exploring their sexualities together. 

Marginalia
Annie Hartnett on her new novel, 'The Road to Tender Hearts'

Marginalia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 34:37


Beth Golay recently spoke with Annie Hartnett about the inspiration behind "The Road to Tender Hearts" and her unique voice that blends the true to life issues of loss and pain with a hint of magical realism.

GO Between the Covers
Julia Dahl on Motherhood, Mental Health, and the Mystery at the Heart of Her New Novel

GO Between the Covers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 35:38


Ann Bocock sits down with acclaimed crime fiction author Julia Dahl to dive deep into her haunting new novel, I Dreamed of Falling. Set in a seemingly quiet Hudson Valley town, the story begins with the mysterious death of a young mother—a tragedy that soon unravels into a web of secrets, regret, and hidden truths.Julia shares the real-life inspirations behind the book, how small-town dynamics shaped her characters, and the powerful themes of motherhood, mental health, and identity that permeate the story. She also reflects on her own journey from journalist to bestselling novelist and explores how the legacy of COVID subtly influences her storytelling.Whether you're a lover of psychological thrillers, emotional family dramas, or just crave a behind-the-scenes look at how compelling fiction is created, this conversation promises to captivate and inspire.Featured Topics:The intersection of grief, mystery, and truthHow journalism informs Julia's fiction writingGenerational divides and family dynamicsCrafting characters that feel real, flawed, and unforgettableTune in and discover why I Dreamed of Falling is a mystery you won't soon forget.

Arts Calling Podcast
168. Nancy Kricorian | The Burning Heart of the World: a new novel

Arts Calling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 48:14


Weekly shoutout: Check out Lynchpins at the coalition, our ongoing David Lynch tribute series! -- Hi there, Today I am delighted to be arts calling novelist Nancy Kricorian! (https://nancykricorian.net) About our guest: Nancy Kricorian, who was born and raised in the Armenian community of Watertown, Massachusetts, is the author of four novels about post-genocide Armenian diaspora experience, including Zabelle, which was translated into seven languages, was adapted as a play, and has been continuously in print since 1998. Her new novel, The Burning Heart of the World, about Armenians in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War, will be published in April 2025. Her essays and poems have appeared in The Los Angeles Review of Books Quarterly, Guernica, Parnassus, Minnesota Review, The Mississippi Review, and other journals. She has taught at Barnard, Columbia, Yale, and New York University, as well as with Teachers & Writers Collaborative in the New York City Public Schools, and has been a mentor with We Are Not Numbers since 2015. She has been the recipient of a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship, a Gold Medal from the Writers Union of Armenia, and the Anahid Literary Award, among other honors. She lives in New York. THE BURNING HEART OF THE WORLD, now available from Red Hen Press! Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Nancy Kricorian's The Burning Heart of the World tells the story of a Beirut Armenian family before, during, and after the Lebanese Civil War. Returning to the fabular tone of Zabelle, her popular first novel, Kricorian conjures up the lost worlds and intergenerational traumas that haunt a family in permanent exile. Leavened with humor and imbued with the timelessness of a folktale, The Burning Heart of the World is a sweeping saga that takes readers on an epic journey from the mountains of Cilicia to contemporary New York City. > Like colorful miniatures–from a childhood of elders haunted by the Armenian genocide, to girlhood and adolescence amidst war in Beirut, to marriage and children in New York at the time of 9/11—Nancy Kricorian finds just the right scale to bring her heroine's passage to vivid, reverberating life. > — Aram Saroyan > An arrestingly beautiful novel of how families draw us together, but also push us apart. Set amidst the backdrop of displacement and war, The Burning Heart of the World illuminates how we carry history deep into even the most forgotten corners of ourselves. Once you start reading about Vera and her family you won't be able to put this book down. > — Marie Myung-Ok Lee, Author of The Evening Hero Thanks for this amazing conversation, Nancy! All the best! -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro. HOW TO SUPPORT ARTS CALLING: PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW, OR SHARING THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND! YOUR SUPPORT TRULY MAKES A DIFFERENCE, AND THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LISTEN. Much love, j artscalling.com

All Of It
New Novel Explores the Inner Lives of Hollywood Power Agents

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 22:49


A new novel, written by a former Hollywood agent, tells the story of three women who rise to the top of the entertainment business in the 1980s. Author Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas talks about Climbing in Heels, which has been optioned for TV.

Overheard with Evan Smith on Austin PBS
Lawrence Wright's new novel explores the clashing cultures within Israel and Palestine

Overheard with Evan Smith on Austin PBS

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 26:47


Lawrence Wright joins Overheard once more to discuss his latest novel, The Human Scale, as well as his knack for timely storytelling, and how he hopes fiction can inspire change.

Oliver Callan
New novel about 'lad culture' in GAA

Oliver Callan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 20:20


Author John Patrick McHugh joins Oliver in studio to talk about his debut novel 'Fun and Games'

All Of It
Author Saratoga Schaefer Imagines a 'Serial Killer Support Group' in New Novel

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 21:04


Author Saratoga Schaefer discusses their latest novel, Serial Killer Support Group, about a woman who infiltrates a group for serial killers to avenge her sister's death.

Marginalia
Andrew Porter on his new novel, 'The Imagined Life'

Marginalia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 14:11


How much do we really want to know about our parents' past lives? Author Andrew Porter recently told KMUW's Beth Golay that this is just one question addressed in his novel, "The Imagined Life."

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Tatiana Goded's new novel draws on her experience

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 14:57


Having a Kiwi English tutor first piqued Tatiana Goded's interest in New Zealand as she grew up in Spain. Our frequent earthquakes later provided a natural place for her to work as a seismologist. She's now turned her hand to writing, with a book inspired by her experiences of being a Spanish expat in New Zealand. Her debut novel Trip Towards the Sunset considers what it's like to have a foot in two different worlds, never really feeling you belong in either. It's also a modern musing on motherhood - raising a family while still harbouring personal dreams of self-fulfillment. The three main characters' journeys take them around the world - from New Zealand to Scotland, Spain and Germany - all places with significance for Tatiana.

Total Information AM
Bestselling author Viola Shipman joins Debbie Monterrey & previews new novel

Total Information AM

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 5:19


VIOLA SHIPMAN is a pen name for award-winning memoirist Wade Rouse. He explains the pen name to Debbie Monterrey.

MPR News with Kerri Miller
Eric Puchner's new novel circles around a love triangle that spans a lifetime

MPR News with Kerri Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 51:23


Can one decision be the fulcrum of a life?Or is destiny really millions of tiny choices swirled with events out of our control? That's one of the many questions at the heart of Eric Puchner's gorgeous new novel, “Dream State.” It's received a dizzying amount of praise since it was released in February — making the New York Times best seller list, becoming an Oprah Book Club pick. But despite the buzz, the novel is deceptively hard to pin down. Set in rural Montana, the book begins with two college buddies, as one of them, Charlie, prepares to marry the love of his life. But when Cece heads to the family cabin early to prepare for the wedding and meets no-nonsense best friend Garrett, her world wobbles. What happens next — amidst a wedding besieged by norovirus — launches the next 50 years, as the three friends remain intertwined by regrets and grief, possibilities and love. Puchner joins host Kerri Miller for a wide-ranging conversation on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas. Among topics of discussion: why so few authors write about male friendship, why meeting friends from your beloved's past can be so perilous and why setting “Dream State” in a Montana cabin was so crucial to the plot. Guest:Eric Puchner is an associate professor in the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University and the author of the novel “Model Home,” as well as several short stories. His new book is “Dream State.” Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

All Of It
Vietnamese Americans Are Detained in New Novel 'My Documents'

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 17:16


In Kevin Nguyen's latest novel, a series of violent attacks leads the United States government to incarcerate all Vietnamese Americans in various camps throughout the country. The novel, titled My Documents, follows a group of cousins sent to different camps who attempt to figure out how to change their circumstances. Nguyen talks about his book ahead of an April 9 event at Books Are Magic.

Books & Writers · The Creative Process
Art, Performance & the Illusion of Agency - KATIE KITAMURA on her new novel AUDITION

Books & Writers · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 32:31


“I'm really interested in the formal aspect of characters who are channeling language, who are speaking the words of other people, and in characters who are aware of how little agency they actually have, who have passivity forced upon them, who perhaps even embrace their passivity to a certain extent but eventually seek out where they can enact their agency.”Katie Kitamura is the author five novels, most recently Audition and Intimacies, which was named one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2021, longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and a finalist for a Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She is a recipient of the Rome Prize in Literature, fellowships from the Cullman Center and the Lannan Foundation, and many other honors. Her work has been translated into twenty-one languages. She teaches in the creative writing program at New York University.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Education · The Creative Process
Art, Performance & the Illusion of Agency - KATIE KITAMURA on her new novel AUDITION

Education · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 32:31


“I'm really interested in the formal aspect of characters who are channeling language, who are speaking the words of other people, and in characters who are aware of how little agency they actually have, who have passivity forced upon them, who perhaps even embrace their passivity to a certain extent but eventually seek out where they can enact their agency.”Katie Kitamura is the author five novels, most recently Audition and Intimacies, which was named one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2021, longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and a finalist for a Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She is a recipient of the Rome Prize in Literature, fellowships from the Cullman Center and the Lannan Foundation, and many other honors. Her work has been translated into twenty-one languages. She teaches in the creative writing program at New York University.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Feminism · Women’s Stories · The Creative Process
Art, Performance & the Illusion of Agency - KATIE KITAMURA on her new novel AUDITION

Feminism · Women’s Stories · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 32:31


“I'm really interested in the formal aspect of characters who are channeling language, who are speaking the words of other people, and in characters who are aware of how little agency they actually have, who have passivity forced upon them, who perhaps even embrace their passivity to a certain extent but eventually seek out where they can enact their agency.”Katie Kitamura is the author five novels, most recently Audition and Intimacies, which was named one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2021, longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and a finalist for a Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She is a recipient of the Rome Prize in Literature, fellowships from the Cullman Center and the Lannan Foundation, and many other honors. Her work has been translated into twenty-one languages. She teaches in the creative writing program at New York University.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Music & Dance · The Creative Process
Dance, Performance & the Illusion of Agency - KATIE KITAMURA on her new novel AUDITION

Music & Dance · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 10:04


" I think the narrative structure of those story ballets, which were some of the biggest stories of my childhood. I grew up watching Swan Lake. Giselle, La Bayadère, these were stories that were as present to me as anything that I read. Those story ballets are often split in two parts in a way. You have the White Swan and the Black Swan. In Giselle, you have the young girl and then you have the shade, the kind of ghost who comes to haunt her, her lover. Very similar in La Bayadère. And the structure of this novel is in two parts and it's two versions, in a way, of the same character. And now that you said it, I wonder if in some way, without realizing it, that narrative structure had really seeped into my brain."Katie Kitamura is the author five novels, most recently Audition and Intimacies, which was named one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2021, longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and a finalist for a Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She is a recipient of the Rome Prize in Literature, fellowships from the Cullman Center and the Lannan Foundation, and many other honors. Her work has been translated into twenty-one languages. She teaches in the creative writing program at New York University.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Theatre · The Creative Process
Art, Performance & the Illusion of Agency - KATIE KITAMURA on her new novel AUDITION

Theatre · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 32:31


“I'm really interested in the formal aspect of characters who are channeling language, who are speaking the words of other people, and in characters who are aware of how little agency they actually have, who have passivity forced upon them, who perhaps even embrace their passivity to a certain extent but eventually seek out where they can enact their agency.”Katie Kitamura is the author five novels, most recently Audition and Intimacies, which was named one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2021, longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and a finalist for a Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She is a recipient of the Rome Prize in Literature, fellowships from the Cullman Center and the Lannan Foundation, and many other honors. Her work has been translated into twenty-one languages. She teaches in the creative writing program at New York University.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

The Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society
Art, Performance & the Illusion of Agency - KATIE KITAMURA on her new novel AUDITION

The Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 10:04


“This novel is the third in what I see as a little set of books that all feature unnamed female protagonists who have experienced varying degrees of passivity and agency in their lives. They're all women who speak the words of other people.”Katie Kitamura is the author five novels, most recently Audition and Intimacies, which was named one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2021, longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and a finalist for a Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She is a recipient of the Rome Prize in Literature, fellowships from the Cullman Center and the Lannan Foundation, and many other honors. Her work has been translated into twenty-one languages. She teaches in the creative writing program at New York University.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

LOVE - What is love? Relationships, Personal Stories, Love Life, Sex, Dating, The Creative Process
Art, Performance & the Illusion of Agency - KATIE KITAMURA on her new novel AUDITION

LOVE - What is love? Relationships, Personal Stories, Love Life, Sex, Dating, The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 10:04


“This novel is the third in what I see as a little set of books that all feature unnamed female protagonists who have experienced varying degrees of passivity and agency in their lives. They're all women who speak the words of other people.”Katie Kitamura is the author five novels, most recently Audition and Intimacies, which was named one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2021, longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and a finalist for a Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She is a recipient of the Rome Prize in Literature, fellowships from the Cullman Center and the Lannan Foundation, and many other honors. Her work has been translated into twenty-one languages. She teaches in the creative writing program at New York University.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

The Book Review
Colum McCann on Undersea Cables and His New Novel "Twist"

The Book Review

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 37:26


In his new novel, “Twist,” the National Book Award-winning Irish writer Colum McCann tells the story of a journalist deep at sea in more ways then one: A man adrift, he accepts a magazine assignment to write about the crews who maintain and repair the undersea cables that transmit all of the world's information. Naturally, the assignment becomes more treacherous and psychologically fraught than he had anticipated. On this week's episode, McCann tells host Gilbert Cruz how he became interested in the topic of information cables and why the story resonated for him at multiple levels.“Now, I don't know if the novel is prescient in any way. I wanted to talk about repair. And when I got deep into the subject, I did talk about repair — which is, human repair or actual repair of a cable. But I also ended up talking about sabotage, too. And the sabotage of these cables is something that has to be on our minds.” Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

MPR News with Kerri Miller
Chris Bohjalian's new novel about the Civil War sees the humanity in our enemies

MPR News with Kerri Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 52:10


For more than 20 years, author Chris Bohjalian carried the seed of a Civil War story in his imagination. It was inspired by the true story of a Southern woman who nursed a Union soldier back to health after he was injured on the battlefield. But the idea didn't grow roots until the racial uprisings after the murder of George Floyd, when Confederate statues came tumbling down. “Years ago, Tony Horowitz wrote a remarkable book called ‘Confederates in the Attic,' wondering why so much of the South was still fighting the Civil War,” Bohjalian tells host Kerri Miller on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas. “Horowitz journeyed through the (region) to understand why the Lost Cause still existed in the minds of so many Southerners. I thought about that book a lot in 2020, as the statues came down on Monument Avenue in Richmond. That's when it really clicked in my mind.”Bohjalian and Miller also talk about the delicate dance of writing historical fiction — when facts must be accurate but the story enticing — and how the current day echoes our nation's past. Guest: Chris Bohjalian is the author of many books including “The Flight Attendant,” which was turned into a streaming series. His 25th novel is “The Jackal's Mistress.” Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

All Of It
New Novel About The Existential Angst Of Early 30s 'Adulting' in New York

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 16:09


After years covering entertainment for Vanity Fair, Josh Duboff began writing his debut novel, Early Thirties, in 2019 as a way to reflect on his own journey as an ambitious 20-something in New York City. 

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Jenny Pattrick's new novel: Sea Change

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 17:54


Amid a number of earthquakes over the past week - including the devastation in Myanmar - the release of best-selling novelist Jenny Pattrick's latest work seems particularly prescient.

All Of It
Colum McCann's New Novel 'Twist'

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 26:53


Kirkus Reviews says Colum McCann's latest novel, Twist, is "another astounding novel from a fiction master." The story follows an Irish writer who is a assigned a story about the people who repair the underwater cables that help transmit information around the globe. Soon, the writer finds himself more embedded in the lives of these people than he ever imagined. McCann discusses the novel ahead of his event Wednesday evening at St. Joseph's with Phil Klay. 

Marginalia
Ron Currie on his new novel, 'The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne'

Marginalia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 24:17


Beth Golay recently spoke with Ron Currie about "The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne" and what we can expect to see from him in the future.

Killer Women
A candid chat with Katy Hays about fiction vs academic writing, her messy process, and her new novel, Saltwater

Killer Women

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 30:02


Katy Hays is the New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters. She is an art history adjunct professor and holds an MA in art history from Williams College and pursued her PhD at UC Berkeley. Having previously worked at major art institutions, including the Clark Art Institute and SFMOMA, she now lives with her husband and their dog in Olympic Valley, California.Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #ballantine #katyhays #newyorktimesbestseller

RNZ: Nine To Noon
New novel digs into a life of reluctant motherhood

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 15:15


 Auckland writer Vivienne Lingard's book Mrs Forsythe - a musing on motherhood in the 50s, 60s and 70s

NPR's Book of the Day
A new novel from Karen Russell is a sprawling story set during the Dust Bowl

NPR's Book of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 7:36


The Antidote opens on what seems like an ordinary Sunday in a fictional town in 1930s Nebraska. But by 3 p.m., apocalyptic clouds cover the sun and make the afternoon look like midnight. Karen Russell's latest novel is set during the Dust Bowl – a period when poor farming practices and drought led to a wave of severe and damaging dust storms. In this bleak setting, we're introduced to a cast of characters, including a woman who stores other people's memories and a photographer tasked with documenting the crisis. In today's episode, Russell speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the inspiration behind The Antitode's core characters, including the work of photographer Gordon Parks and an image that came to Russell as she finished her first novel.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy