Podcasts about paris bookseller

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.   You can find Ben Shattuck at his website https://www.benshattuck.com/ or on IG @Benshattuck_   This week we chat with Ben Shattuck, author of Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau published by Tin House Books in 2022.  Amy knew this book would appeal to Carrie because she is nothing if not a literary weirdo, and she has been since high school when she quoted from Thoreau in her senior yearbook. Despite her hopes that Ben would, like her, have a high school infatuation with Thoreau, he explains that his interest began much later. Even if you don't know anything about Thoreau, if you're a walker or a hiker, you have experienced the unique meditative impact of this activity and can appreciate Ben's insights on it. Ben also has a book of fiction out titled The History of Sound that is a finalist for the Pen/Faulkner prize so we are just really thrilled to have him with us today.  And this week, for our recommendations section, we didn't just pick a random topic like asparagus or comas to share books about—we actually continue with the theme of walking. We each share at least 3 books that feature walking, hiking, or being in nature in some meditative way. We have literary fiction, memoirs, essays, and even a romance.   Books mentioned-- 1- Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau by Ben Shattuck   2- The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck   3- Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World by Christian Cooper   4- A Paris Year: My Day to Day Adventures in the Most Romantic City in the World by Janice Macleod   5- Dear Paris by Janice Macleod   6- The French Ingredient: A Memoir by Jane Bertch (La Cuisine French Cooking School)   7- Teaching a Stone to Talk by Annie Dillard   8- Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard   9- The Journals of Henry David Thoreau by Henry David Thoreau    10 - Matrix by Lauren Groff   11- Year of Wonder by Geraldine Brooks   12- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt   13- Dancing Woman by Elaine Neil Orr   14- A 5 Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Simone Praylow @fullof_lit - Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea   15- Summit Lake by Charlie Donlea   16- Don't Believe It by Charlie Donlea   17- In My Boots: A Memoir of 5 Million Steps Along the Appalachian Trail by Amanda K. Jaros 18- Going to Maine: All the Ways to Fall on the Appalachian Trail by Sally Chaffin Brooks 19- The Unforeseen Wilderness: Kentucky's Red River Gorge by Wendell Berry 20- Windswept: Walking the Paths of Trailblazing Women by Annabelle Abbs 21- Ulysses by James Joyce  22- The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher 23- The Guide to James Joyce's Ulysses by Patrick Hastings 24- The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce 25- You Are Here by David Nichols   Media mentioned-- The Residence (Netflix, 2024)  

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Kerri Maher knows how to choose topics to write about. The author of the USA Today bestseller, The Paris Bookseller, is back with one of the most compelling topics of our time. Listen in and learn how to live this writing life. The QWERTY podcast is brought to you by the book The Memoir Project: A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life. Read it, and begin your own journey to writing what you know.

Join us this week as we talk with Kerri Maher about her new novel, All You Have to do is Call. This story honors the heroines of the Jane collective, a group of women who provided safe, clandestine health services in the pre-Roe v. Wade era. We discuss the book, but also dive into the history of this time and the real women of the Jane Collective in the early 1970s. Kerri Maher is the USA Today bestselling author of The Paris Bookseller, The Girl in White Gloves, The Kennedy Debutante, and, under the name Kerri Majors, This Is Not a Writing Manual: Notes for the Young Writer in the Real World. She holds an MFA from Columbia University and lives with her daughter and dog in a leafy suburb west of Boston, Massachusetts.  

Episode 1738: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Kerri Maher, author of ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CALL, about the Jane Collective in the early 1970s and how to write fiction about an issue as divisive as abortion KERRI MAHER is the USA Today bestselling author of The Paris Bookseller, The Girl in White Gloves, The Kennedy Debutante, and, under the name Kerri Majors, This Is Not a Writing Manual: Notes for the Young Writer in the Real World. She holds an MFA from Columbia University and lives with her daughter and dog in a leafy suburb west of Boston, Massachusetts. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerri Maher is a bestselling author and mom to a newly minted teenager. In this chat, we discuss the experiences she's had raising her daughter, taking her to Paris, and her new book All You Have to Do Is Call, an essential read about the Jane Collective and women's rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerri Maher, author of The Paris Bookseller, shares her one true sentence from Hemingway's A Moveable Feast.

Idaho Matters talks with author Keri Mare about her new novel on American writers in Paris during the 1920s.

It's time for a good spring read–and what could be better than taking a literary trip to Paris in the spring? We are so excited to introduce you to Kerri Maher, the brilliant author of our latest book club pick, 'The Paris Bookseller.' Kerri is a rising star in the literary world, known for her captivating historical fiction that transports readers to different times and places. Kerri is the author of several critically acclaimed novels, including 'The Kennedy Debutante' and 'The Girl in White Gloves,' which have been praised for their historical detail and complex characters. In ‘The Paris Bookseller', Kerri takes us to post-WWI Paris, where Maher brings to life Sylvia Beach, the founder of the bookstore Shakespeare and Company. 'The Paris Bookseller' is a tribute to the power of literature and the strength of women. Come be a part of the conversation here with us, and if you aren't already a member of the Jen Hatmaker Book Club, jump on over to jenhatmakerbookclub.com after this episode to sign up!    Thought-Provoking Quotes: “It's amazing how much I learned about writing fiction from writing the truth.” - Kerri Maher “I spent a lot of time in the research stage of that novel feeling inadequate. Who am I to write about these people? I'm just some housewife with five unpublished novels in my attic. And two writer friends from very different parts of my writing life responded to that comment in almost exactly the same way. They were like, ‘but Kerri, this is your novel, isn't it? I was and that was very liberating to me.” - Kerri Maher “I've really had to embrace representing real people and real time periods. Yes,I want to absolutely do right by them. I want to kind of represent the truth of their essence.. But I also have to cop to the fact and respect the fact that these are my versions of these people.” - Kerri Maher   Kerri's Links Kerri's website Kerri's Instagram Kerri's Facebook Kerri's Twitter Books & Resources Mentioned in This Episode The Kennedy Debutante book by Kerri Maher The Girl in White Gloves book by Kerri Maher All You Have to Do Is Call book by Kerri Maher The Paris Wife book by Paula McClain A Moveable Feast book by Ernest Hemingway Ulysses book by James Joyce  Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow book by Gabrielle Zevin The House of Eve book by Sadeqa Johnson The Midnight Library by Matt Haig   Connect with Jen! Jen's website Jen's Instagram Jen's Twitter Jen's Facebook Jen's YouTube

#418 Author Talk with Kerri Maher on her book "The Paris Bookseller" by City of Côte Saint-Luc

Author of the best-selling novel, The Paris Bookseller, Kerri Maher joined the podcast to chat about her latest book, Sylvia Beach, Shakespeare and Company in Paris, James Joyce, creating historical fiction stories to showcase the lives of strong woman in history and so much more. Kerri's Webpage https://www.kerrimaher.com/ Wellesly Books Shakespeare and Company Show Host: Toni Ann Marcolini Twitter Instagram LinkedIN Follow Plin-Mar Productions: INSTAGRAM TWITTER Follow the podcast for clips INSTAGRAM

My guest this week is Kerri Maher, whose latest work of historical fiction, The Paris Bookseller, spent four weeks on the Indie Bestseller List and was just named a USA Today Bestseller. After having written about Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy and Grace Kelly, surprisingly it was The Paris Bookseller's Sylvia Beach that Kerri was most intimidated to write about. Although, as founder of the original Shakespeare and Company, close friend of Ernest Hemingway, and influential supporter of James Joyce, perhaps it's not hard to see why. In our conversation, Kerri shares what drew her to Sylvia Beach, what surprised her about James Joyce, how both the love affair with Adrienne Monnier and censorship of “obscene” materials shaped Sylvia's life, and so much more. Then, she treats us to a reading from The Paris Bookseller.kerrimaher.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kerrimaherwriter/https://www.facebook.com/kerrimaherwriterhttps://twitter.com/kerrimaherbookshttps://www.wellesleybooks.comJoin our Book Club: patreon.com/parisundergroundradioFind Us OnlineWebsite: https://www.parisundergroundradio.com/storytimeinparisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/parisundergroundradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisundergroundradio/CreditsHost and Producer: Jennifer Geraghty. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @jennyphoria; Website: http://jennyphoria.comMusic CreditsHip Hop Rap Instrumental (Crying Over You) by christophermorrow https://soundcloud.com/chris-morrow-3​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2AHA5G9​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/hiYs5z4xdBU​About UsSince well before Victor Hugo looked up at Notre Dame and thought, "Huh... what if a hunchback lived in there?" authors have been inspired by Paris. The Storytime in Paris podcast will help keep this tradition alive with short interviews and readings from your favorite contemporary authors with a French connection. Every episode will feature five questions, asked by you, our authors' biggest fans, and answered live on air. Then, our authors will treat us to a reading of an excerpt from their book. Who knows? Maybe you'll even be inspired to write your own Great French Novel. Happy listening! 

Idaho Matters talks with author Keri Mare about her new novel on American writers in Paris during the 1920s.

After reading Kerri's book I get a chance to talk with her. We're on opposite ends of the country but with zoom and a microphone we are instantly connected. Still mind blowing. We have a good talk.Thank you for joining us in the conversation.Visit Kerri Maher's website.Visit Shakespeare and Co the way it is today (online)!Check this old info: Henry Miller Library goes to Paris, 2014THANK YOU KERRI!Support the showThis podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library.Please support the Podcast by making a donation here!

"Recommended to fans of Paula McLean's 'The Paris Wife' and anyone who enjoyed Hemingway's 'A Moveable Feast.'" -- Booklist

Kerri Maher's fictionalized story of Sylvia Beach, the American who owned and operated Shakespeare & Company, the bookstore that became the home of modern literature.

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A dramatic story of a humble bookseller fighting against incredible odds.

In this week's bonus episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss the “Lost Generation” -  American writers who came to Paris in the 1920s to dance, drink, and craft their novels. Topics include the origin of the label, the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore, and…the weather.Books, etc. discussed in this episode:The Paris Bookseller by Kerri MaherShakespeare and Company by Sylvia BeachSylvia Beach and the Lost Generation: A History of Literary Paris in the Twenties and Thirties by Noel Riley FitchThe Paris Wife by Paula McLainA Moveable Feast by Ernest HemingwayMidnight in Paris (2011, dir. Woody Allen)Hemingway (2021, documentary by Ken Burns)Check out the Sheakspeare and Company website HERE The Cafe de Flore and les Deux Magots in ParisResources Kayla used in this episode:https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lost-Generation   https://www.discoverwalks.com/blog/the-parisian-artists-of-the-lost-generation/ https://lithub.com/the-boxer-and-the-professor-friendships-of-the-lost-generation/ https://shakespeareandcompany.com/35/history/95/sylvia-beachs-shakespeare-and-company-1919-1941 Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next week as we discuss The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin.Here is the cocktail recipe for next week's episode if you want to drink along with us!Oolong Old Fashioned via Palais de ThésINGREDIENTS0.4 oz oolong tea leaves8.5 oz filtered water2 oz bourbon1 sugar cube3-4 drops angostura bitters1 orange zestIce cubesDIRECTIONS

Author Kerri Maher has fictionalised the story of famous bookstore owner Sylvia Beach in her new book, The Paris Bookseller.

In this interview, Fareeda provides an inside look at marketing in the publishing world and discusses how she got started in marketing, her favorite part and least favorite part of her job, finding the right audience for each book, measuring the success of her efforts, and much more. Fareeda's recommended reads are: The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.         Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerri Maher has written three historical fiction novels: The Kennedy Debutante, The Girl In White Gloves: A Novel of Grace Kelly and just released in 2022,  the national best-selling The Paris Bookseller, about trailblazing entrepreneur Sylvia Beach and the original Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris.  Fiona Davis, is the New York Times best-selling author of six historical fiction novels set in iconic New York City buildings, including The Dollhouse, The Address, and The Lions of Fifth Avenue, which was a Good Morning America book club pick. Her latest novel, The Magnolia Palace, was released in February of 2022.   Kerri and Fiona have a wide-ranging discussion that includes their work, lives, passions and creative process. They cover it all, from fictionalizing real people, to researching real places, to their mutual love of hoop skirts.

It's time for a staff discussion! Listen in as Dom, Courtney, and Emily discuss our Underbrush Book Club March pick, The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher! We also give 4 (yes 4!) additional books to read if you liked this month's pick. Want to join in on the discussion yourself? You can do so by visiting www.underbrushbooks.com.

On this fabulous episode, Kerri Maher talks about the way we all need community (and how to find it). She is the author of The Girl in White Gloves, The Kennedy Debutante, and, under the name Kerri Majors, This Is Not a Writing Manual: Notes for the Young Writer in the Real World. She holds an MFA from Columbia University and was a writing professor for many years. She now writes full-time and lives with her daughter and dog in a leafy suburb west of Boston, Massachusetts. The Paris Bookseller is her most recent novel. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers! Go HERE for the How to Stop Stalling and Write Your Book class! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I have a fun author interview with Kerri Maher. Kerri writes historical fiction. Her latest book is The Paris Bookseller which is about the Paris bookshop Shakespeare and Co. In this interview, we chat about writing The Paris Bookseller and we dive into a bunch of audiobook recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR

*CAUTION: SPOILERS* It's our book of the month discussion, so you know that means spoilers! We unpack "The Paris Bookseller" with Kerri Maher and dive into the history behind the story, writing these larger-than-life historical figures and so much more. Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our February title, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

Katie Lattari joins us to discuss her debut thriller "Dark Things I Adore." We dive into earlier versions of the novel, adding the dual timeline, the beauty of editors, how she approached creating art on the page and so much more.  We also continue our Book of the Month discussion.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Dark Things I Adore" under 'Featured Books' and our February title, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

We welcome back Heather Webb to discuss her newest historical fiction novel "The Next Ship Home." We dive into Heather's inspiration for this novel set at Ellis Island, the island's history and so, so much more.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Next Ship Home" under 'Featured Books' and our February title, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

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Christina Consolino joins us to discuss her debut novel "Rewrite the Stars." We chat about first lines, the three certainties for writers (according to Diana) and much more! Diana and Michele discuss the February book of the month, "The Paris Bookseller." Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Rewrite the Stars" under 'Featured Books' and our February title, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

Kerri Maher is the highly acclaimed  novelist whose stories shed light on fascinating aspects of 20th century history.   Her first best-selling novel, “The Kennedy Debutante,” the story of JFK's younger sister Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy coming of age in war torn London, arrived in 2018.  Then came “The Girl in the White Gloves: A Novel of Grace Kelly.”  Her latest one, “The Paris Bookseller,”  is about trailblazing entrepreneur Sylvia Beach, owner of  the original Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, where Sylvia took on one of history's most famous censorship  cases.  Join us as we take you to Paris of the 1920's! On Air: My Fifty Year Love Affair with Radio,” now available at Amazon. Jordan Rich is Boston's busiest podcaster, appearing on over 500 podcast episodes and currently hosting 20 shows. To connect with him, visit www.chartproductions.com

Shauna Robinson joins us to discuss all things about her debut novel "Must Love Books," from how her teenage love of fanfiction inpsired the earliest idea for the story to what it meant to her to weave more serious mental health topics throughout the fiction of her novel -- while veering off on a few tangents along the way. Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Must Love Books" under 'Featured Books' and our February title, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

Author: Kerri Maher Book: THE PARIS BOOKSELLER Publishing: ‎ Berkley (January 11, 2022) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A BookBub Best Historical Fiction Book of 2022 ∙ A BookTrib Top Ten Historical Fiction Book of Spring ∙ A SheReads' Best Literary Historical Fiction Coming in 2022 ∙ A Reader's Digest's Best Books for Women Written by Female […] The post KERRI MAHER – THE PARIS BOOKSELLER appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

*CAUTION: Spoilers!* It's our book of the month discussion about "Antoinette's Sister" and we dive into all Michele's notes she's kept throughout the month, from dissecting her favorite scene to the history behind Diana's creation.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Antoinette's Sister" and our February Book of the Month, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

Chatter rolls into groundhog day with David, Torie and Jamie. They discuss football (another good weekend), kind reviews and best sellers by city. The Paris Bookseller author Kerri Maher shares her take on Sylvia Beach, legendary owner of Shakespeare and Company and publisher of Ulysses.  It's about epic literary friendships and the tremendous risks Beach took by publishing James Joyce's banned novel.  The personal, professional, and literary impacts are huge.

When Sylvia Beach opens an English-language bookshop on the bohemian Left Bank, Sylvia cannot know she is making literary history. Shakespeare and Company soon becomes the meeting place for emerging writers and a second home for the American Lost Generation living in Paris.Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein and Ezra Pound are frequent visitors and profound friendships blossom within the welcoming and tolerant atmosphere of this unique bookstore. None more so than that between James Joyce and Sylvia Beach. When Joyce's controversial novel Ulysses is banned, Beach takes on the task of publishing the most infamous book of the century but at deep personal cost.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Kerri Maher about the real Sylvia Beach, walking the line between fact and fiction, and finding the real people behind the towering literary legacy of some of the greatest writers of the 20th century.

Bling Empire star Christine Chiu plays a tour guide for Kevin Kreider's first trip to Paris, and Lori can't wait to watch this. Brittany's Random Thoughts: What percentage of Americans are left-handed. Plus you will never guess what popular rock group was originally thought to star in the Lord of the Ring movies. LOJ Book Club: Kerri Maher joins the show to talk about her new book The Paris Bookseller.

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On today's episode of The Literary Life, Mitchell Kaplan talks to Kerri Maher about her latest book, The Paris Bookseller, out now from Berkley Books. Kerri Maher is the author of The Girl in White Gloves, The Kennedy Debutante, and, under the name Kerri Majors, This Is Not a Writing Manual: Notes for the Young Writer in the Real World. She holds an MFA from Columbia University and was a writing professor for many years. She now writes full-time and lives with her daughter and dog in a leafy suburb west of Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode! Ryan got to chat with the fantastic Kerri Maher about her new historical fiction novel, The Paris Bookseller! Kerri Maher Events The Paris Bookseller (audiobook) Follow Kerri Maher on Instagram Follow Kerri Maher on Twitter Follow Kerri Maher on Facebook Other Books Mentioned During This Episode Shakespeare and Company by Sylvia Beach Sylvia Beach and the Lost Generation by Noel Riley Fitch  A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway (audiobook) Ulysses by James Joyce (audiobook) A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce (audiobook) The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn (audiobook) The Guncle by Steven Rowley (audiobook) The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray (audiobook) Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner (audiobook) Other Links Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our website by Category! Donate to the bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code “LAYDOWN” for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

We are so happy to speak with Kerri Maher, author of The Paris Bookseller. Based on the life of Sylvia Beach—bookseller, publisher and entrepreneur—this novel brings 1920s Paris to life in the most gorgeous, delicious ways. If you've been looking for a work that's both escapist (the food! The love story! The writers!!) and will also feel like (easy, fun) learning, this is the book for you. Fans of Joyce, Stein, Pound, Hemingway, and (many!) more will be pleased to see these familiar faces come to life on the pages of her book. We discuss everything from vivid descriptions with small word count, to the many “apprentice” novels Kerri will never publish, to the politics of publishing then and now. Kerri says: My first novel, The Kennedy Debutante, came out in 2018, and my second in 2020: The Girl In White Gloves: A Novel of Grace Kelly. My third, The Paris Bookseller, about trailblazing entrepreneur Sylvia Beach and the original Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, is coming in early 2022.  I'll also have another historical novel coming your way from Berkley in 2023, a fact that makes me feel incredibly lucky and grateful after spending so many years (and years!) writing and working on the craft.  If you want to know more about those years, check out my memoir This Is Not a Writing Manual: Notes for the Young Writer in the Real World (Writer's Digest Books) under the name Kerri Majors. I am also the founder of an award-winning journal of YA literature, YARN. Learn more about her here: https://www.kerrimaher.com/

The 564th episode of the Reading & Writing Podcast features an interview with Kerri Maher, author of the novel THE PARIS BOOKSELLER. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Charlie starts off the new year talking with historical novelist Kerri Maher about her new novel The Paris Bookseller, a fascinating and moving account of Sylvia Beach and her famous store Shakespeare and Company. They discuss Beach's publication of Ulysses by James Joyce, the place of expatriates like Ernest Hemingway in 1920s Paris, the role of bookstores in society and much more.

The dramatic story of how a humble bookseller fought against incredible odds to bring one of the most important books of the 20th century to the world in this new novel from the author of The Girl in White Gloves. When bookish young American Sylvia Beach opens Shakespeare and Company on a quiet street in Paris in 1919, she has no idea that she and her new bookstore will change the course of literature itself. Shakespeare and Company is more than a bookstore and lending library: Many of the prominent writers of the Lost Generation, like Ernest Hemingway, consider it a second home. It's where some of the most important literary friendships of the twentieth century are forged—none more so than the one between Irish writer James Joyce and Sylvia herself. When Joyce's controversial novel Ulysses is banned, Beach takes a massive risk and publishes it under the auspices of Shakespeare and Company. But the success and notoriety of publishing the most infamous and influential book of the century comes with steep costs. The future of her beloved store itself is threatened when Ulysses' success brings other publishers to woo Joyce away. Her most cherished relationships are put to the test as Paris is plunged deeper into the Depression and many expatriate friends return to America. As she faces painful personal and financial crises, Sylvia—a woman who has made it her mission to honor the life-changing impact of books—must decide what Shakespeare and Company truly means to her.Buy the book:  https://www.wellingtonsquarebooks.com/book/9780593102183

Episode one seventy six - part two Author Kerri Maher chats with Evelyn about 1920's Paris, queer culture and Hemingway, all in the context of Sylvia Beach the titular PARIS BOOKSELLER who opened the first Shakespeare and Co. Shop.

In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe are kicking it back to the old format in which they look at the same three queries together. They discuss how important it is to show that there's enough plot and escalation to merit a whole novel when writing a query; the pitfall of using the term "crossover"; being mindful of when your book is coming off as quiet or too interior to the protagonist; avoiding a recap beginning, where you give too much background info, like a recap on a show; looking out for redundancies during the polishing phase; the difference between telling the reader something versus making the reader FEEL something; and how it isn't enough to just paint a picture - the picture needs to feel real.After which Bianca chats with Kerri Maher, author of The Paris Bookseller, about fictionalizing real people (including the potential pitfalls and how to do it in a meaningful way); the social contract involved in writing/reading historical fiction; how to quiet the doubtful voice when writing, granting yourself permission to write a particular story; and how to frame novels that span a significant period of time.Find us on our socials: Twitter: @SNOTYAW @BiancaM_author @carlywatters @ceciliaclyra Instagram: @biancamarais_author @carlywatters @cece_lyra_agent @ the_shit_about_writingFacebook: @tsnotyawWebsite: www.biancamarais.comKerri Maher on Instagram: @kerrimaherwriter and on Twitter: @kerrimaherbooks

Idaho Matters talks with author Keri Mare about her new novel on American writers in Paris during the 1920s.

Kerri and I discuss The Paris Bookseller, writing about the iconic Shakespeare and Company in Paris, the fabulous book club kit created for this book, Princeton's Shakespeare and Company Project, the magic of 1920's Paris, the 5 authors she would choose to host at her (imaginary) bookstore, her 5 @ 5 author events on Instagram Live, and much more. Kerri's recommended reads are: The Guncle by Steven Rowley The Island Queen by Vanessa Riley The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Julia Claiborne Johnson, Judithe Little, Renee Rosen, Emma Brodie, and Julia Kelly. The Paris Bookseller can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All books are listed in order of release date. Books with an * denote Top 5. The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher (January 11) Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon (January 11) One Night on the Island by Josie Silver (February 14) #FollowMe for Murder by Sarah Burr (February 22) The Broken Room by Peter Clines (March 1) The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James (March 15) Nine Lives by Peter Swanson (March 15) Hook, Line, & Sinker by Tessa Bailey (March 15) Lost Coast Literary by Ellie Alexander (March 29) Welcome to the Neighborhood by Lisa Roe (April 5) Year on Fire by Julie Buxbaum (April 12) The No-Show by Beth O'Leary (April 12) Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez (April 19) I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston (May 3) *Book Lovers by Emily Henry (May 3) Adult Assembly Required by Abbi Waxman (May 17) The Emma Project by Sonaoli Dev (May 17) Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner (May 17) The Foundling by Ann Leary (May 31) Rivals by Katharine McGee (May 31) A Spell of Good Things by Ayobami Adebayo (June 2) Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross (June 6) Acts of Violence by Margarita Montimore (July 5) For You & No One Else by Roni Loren (July 5) *A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers (July 12) Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (July 12) The Bodyguard by Katherine Center (July 19) Upgrade by Blake Crouch (July 19) For Butter or Worse by Erin La Rosa (July 26) *Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood (August 23) *Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan (August 23) The Hook Up Plan by Farrah Rochon (August 23) Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney (August 30) The Gentleman's Gambit by Evie Dunmore (September) *The Winners by Fredrik Backman (September) Untitled Book 2 by Gail Honeyman (September 15) The Prisoner by BA Paris (November 1) A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams (November) The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith (2022)

    Full show notes for this episode are here: Patreon | Boutique | Newletter | Booking Today Annie Sargent brings you a conversation with Keri Maher about her new book The Paris Bookseller. I wanted to talk to Keri because I really enjoyed her book about Shakespeare and Company, the iconic bookstore in Paris. It's a fascinating story as you will see. After the interview you'll hear Annie's personal update and news about travel to France. This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who buy my tours and services, including my very popular itinerary planning service. You can browse all of that at Annie's Boutique. You can follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter. Another great way to stay in touch with travel and podcast news and with the podcast is to sign up for the newsletter. The Paris Bookseller The Paris Bookseller starts with the story of two women in the early 1900s. They are in love and start an exciting project: open a bookstore for English books in Paris. As their project gets off the ground they rub shoulders with the legends of the Lost Generation: Ernest Hemmingway, Gertrude Stein and the most central of all: James Joyce. Walk the Latin Quarter with the legendary founder of Shakeaspeare & Company, Silvia Beach. Annie was enchanted by the world of the formidable woman who was the force behind the publication of Ulysse's and the amazing cast of characters who surrounded her.   Category: French Culture

Becky and Kayla got to sit down AGAIN with a friend of the podcast, author Kerri Maher, to discuss her new biographical novel, The Paris Bookseller! Tune in for a fun chat about all things Lost Generation, Paris in the 20s and Shakespeare & Company. Plus, Kerri shares a crazy fun fact about where she got to stay on her research visit to Paris and how it was serendipitous! We hope you enjoy this convo as much as we did! Feel free to send us a note about this interview, Kerri's book, your favorite historical fiction, or anything else at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com. ------------------------> Kerri's new book The Paris Bookseller: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623972/the-paris-bookseller-by-kerri-maher/ Find Kerri online! Here she is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrimaherwriter/?hl=en and her website: https://www.kerrimaher.com/ PS: ICYMI, here's the episode where Becky talks about The Paris Bookseller: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/board-game-people/id1500784660?i=1000544796350 Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos

Special Guest Host: Jamee Steele Recommendations Jamee: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Jamie: State of Terror by Louise Penny & Hillary Clinton Jamee: The Art of Showing Up by Rachel Wilkerson Miller Weekly Tea Breakfast by August Uncommon Tea Keeping Us Sane Jamee: writing for fun every day Jamie: getting house organized Currently Reading Jamee: Tell Me Who You Are by Priya Vulchi and Winona Guo Jamie: Murder at the Breakers by Alyssa Maxwell, Morning Star by Pierce Brown, The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans, The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher Also Mentioned When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl The President is Missing by James Patterson & Bill Clinton The President's Daughter by James Patterson & Bill Clinton

Vera Kurian, author of the new thriller Never Saw Me Coming, and Kerri Maher, whose new historical novel about the life of Sylvia Beach is The Paris Bookseller, are guests.

We're all about board games today! Join us and hear about all our favorite games, plus a friendly reminder that we're off in January 2022 but will be rereleasing old favorites all month long. And join Kayla's fan club book club hang on December 27th! Thanks for tuning in ❤️ grab your (discounted) BATC merch here: https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. Browse and shop all the books we've discussed on this episode and past episodes at https://www.bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Subscribe to our newsletter on our website, and send us an email at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com-------------> Libby's pick: Dominicana by Angie Cruz (9:25-18:22) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250205940/dominicana On Libby's TBR: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Kayla's pick: Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren (18:23-25:45) https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Love-and-Other-Words/Christina-Lauren/9781501128011 On Kayla's TBR: Miss Dior by Justine Picardie Emily's pick: The Lighthouse Witches by CJ Cooke (25:46-36:49) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/669573/the-lighthouse-witches-by-c-j-cooke/ On Emily's TBR: Dreaming of You: A Novel in Verse by Melissa Lozada-Oliva Becky's pick: The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher (36:50-45:16) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623972/the-paris-bookseller-by-kerri-maher/ On Becky's TBR: A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos, all opinions are our own.

The captivating story of a trailblazing young woman who fought against incredible odds to bring one of the most important books of the twentieth century to the world. For listeners of The Paris Library, The Age of Light and The Paris Wife. PARIS, 1919. Young, bookish Sylvia Beach knows there is no greater city in the world than Paris. But when she opens an English-language bookshop on the bohemian Left Bank, Sylvia can't yet know she is making history. Many leading writers of the day, from Ernest Hemingway to Gertrude Stein, consider Shakespeare and Company a second home. Here some of the most profound literary friendships blossom - and none more so than between James Joyce and Sylvia herself. When Joyce's controversial novel Ulysses is banned, Sylvia determines to publish it through Shakespeare and Company. But the success and notoriety of publishing the most infamous book of the century comes at deep personal cost as Sylvia risks ruin, reputation and her heart in the name of the life-changing power of books....

Do you judge a book by its cover? Well.. let's face it, most of us do. And that's probably alright. Today we will go behind the scenes of Book Cover Design. How does one capture the essence of a book in just one beautiful image? Where do you even start? And how does the entire process unfold? These are some of the questions I'll be asking my two guests. As with most jobs in the book industry, there's a certain romance associated with book cover design. For many, this sounds like a designer's dream job.. although very few people do book cover design full time for a living. Wherever you stand on the future of the book – bound to become a digital object, or on the contrary, a forever physical, tactile part of our cultural life – we can safely say that we are now in a golden age of book design. Step into a bookshop and you'll soon find yourself surrounded by beautiful design, from the very abstract to sharp photography. Trends in book design have ebbed and flowed over the years, with simplistic design principles becoming more pronounced in recent years. That could be because many readers now discover books online, so the book covers are designed with this in mind. There is however still book cover art made the old school way, by painters.. with actual colours and canvases. Some digital magic is then sprinkled on top to bring us the final design. Today my guests are two quite different artists. My first guests is Terry Miura. Terry began his career in the 90s in NYC as a freelance illustrator, creating imagery for such clients as Time, Newsweek, Rollingstone, and Sports Illustrated. In between illustration assignments he painted and exhibited cityscapes, and continued his transition to becoming a full time painter after returning to the West Coast in 1996. He has recently designed the book cover for The Paris Bookseller, by Kerri Maher, the story of Shakespeare and Company's founder and one of the most famous booksellers of all time, Sylvia Beach. This book cover is also a painting, now owned by the book's author. (Here's Terry's website https://www.terrymiura.com/) My second guest today is Darya Solomenko, a Dublin based graphic designer & illustrator, who also happens to be an old friend and former colleague of mine. She recently designed two books - Dima Golik's "I just am.", a poetry collection, and Olga Polyakova's "What, Was It Possible?", a book about building a career from the perspective of an immigrant. Darya has kindly agreed to come on Got Books to tell us all about her creative process. (Here's Darya's Portfolio https://www.solomenko.com/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotbooks/message