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Ep. 57 DuEwa interviewed award winning and New York Times bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray about her latest book Harlem Rhapsody. Visit www.victoriachristophermurray.com. Follow in Instagram @nerdacityartsFollow on X @nerdacitypod1Listen and subscribe at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube.com/DuEwaWorld and more!BioVictoria Christopher Murray is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels. Her novels, The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies, which she co-authored with Marie Benedict were both Instant New York Times bestsellers and her novel, Stand Your Ground won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction. Four of her novels, Lust, Envy, Wrath and Greed have been made into TV movies for Lifetime. Visit her at www.victoriachristophermurray.com.

Welcome back! This week the ladies explore "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray—a stunning historical fiction novel based on the real life of Belle da Costa Greene, a Black woman who passed as white to rise through the ranks of elite society in the early 1900s. Handpicked by J.P. Morgan himself, Belle becomes the personal librarian to one of the most powerful men in the world and curates a collection that would define literary prestige. But, behind her poise and power, lies a daily negotiation of identity and survival. The hosts explore Belle's dual existence, the cost of racial passing, and the brilliance she brought to a world that would've rejected her if they'd known her truth. Join them as they unpack the legacy of a woman who had to erase herself to leave her mark. Cheers!*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you and thank you!Moni: To ladies of the CockTales Podcast, specifically KiKi for inspiring this weeks book topic. https://www.youtube.com/channel/CockTalesKat: To Arthentic Arts and the wonderful mural project. https://www.instagram.com/p/DI3swsJx52R/?igsh=cGZkbjk3c3kxdXhiArt Effect About the life and work Belle da Costa Greene aka Belle Marion Greener https://www.themorgan.org/exhibitions/belle-da-costa-greene Belle da Costa Greene (Belle Marion Greener) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_da_Costa_Greenehttps://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2022/02/belle-de-costa-greene/About the authors:Victoria Christopher Murrayhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/56575.Victoria_Christopher_MurrayMarie Benedicthttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14815127.Marie_Benedict*Stranger than Fiction:

Do you know the powerful story of the woman who helped shape the Harlem Renaissance? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Victoria Christopher Murray on her book Harlem Rhapsody. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Victoria Christopher Murray is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels. Her novels, The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies, which she co-authored with Marie Benedict were both Instant New York Times bestsellers and her novel, Stand Your Ground won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction. Four of her novels, Lust, Envy, Wrath and Greed have been made into TV movies for Lifetime. Visit her at www.victoriachristophermurray.com For more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

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 Rebecca Schinsky on IG @rebeccaschinsky and Book Riot at www.bookriot.com   In this week's episode, we chat with Rebecca Schinsky, who is chief of staff for Riot New Media Group and co-host of The Book Riot podcast. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and book lovers can find all kinds of interesting stuff there, such as numerous podcasts, newsletters, and articles about different genres.   I have long been a listener of this podcast and love it because ….I am a book nerd through and through and this podcast gives me the inside look at the world of publishing.  If you enjoy learning about trends and want the inside scoop about how and why certain books make it to your eyeballs or just want to have your pulse on bookish news, this podcast is for you.  Rebecca talks to us about what book trends have had the biggest impact on the industry over the last 15 years, what other goodies you can find at Book Riot.com, and why social media flattens the book options we see in our feeds.   And this week for our book recommendations section, we put on our 10 gallon hats and our chaps because we're talking about westerns. Westerns became popular in the late 1800s and derived from the dime novels of the mid-19th century. Many of these stories were later turned into movies in the 1940s and 1950s, which is probably the way most people had exposure to them. Films like High Noon and Shane were based on western stories. There was a second resurgence of western films based on novels between the 1970s-90s such as The Unforgiven and The Outlaw Josey Wales. We offer westerns that are in the graphic novel genre, the horror genre, literary fiction, and middle grade.   Books Mentioned in this Episode:   1- The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray   2- The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict   3- Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray   4- Life in Three Dimensions by Shigehiro Oishi    5- Back After This by Linda Holmes   6- Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte   7- Glass Town: The Imaginary World of the Brontes by Isabel Greenberg   8- The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak   9- Red Widow by Alma Katsu   10- A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Beth @a_vet_nurse_and_her_books - The Game by Danny Dagan   11- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry   12- True Grit by Charles Portis   13- The Searchers by Alan LeMay   14- The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend by Glenn Frankel   15- Lone Women by Victor LaValle   16- Coyote Doggirl by Lisa Hanawalter   17- Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang   18- Whiskey When We're Dry by John Larison   19- The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt   20- Pony by RJ Palacio   Media mentioned--   1- Heretic (Max, 2024)   2- Longlegs (Hulu, 2024)   3- True Grit (2010)   4- Deadwood (Max, 2004-2006)   5- The Searchers (1956)   6- The Sisters Brothers (2018)   Bella Da Costa Greene Exhibit in NYC -  https://www.themorgan.org/exhibitions/belle-da-costa-greene    

Most people in North America have probably at least heard the name W. E. B. Dubois. In the early twentieth century, DuBois—the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard—published and spoke extensively about his vision of equality through education. In particular, he edited The Crisis, the monthly magazine of the NAACP, while also writing such classics as The Souls of Black Folk. But if Dubois is well known, the same cannot be said these days of Jessie Redmon Fauset, the central character of Victoria Christopher Murray's Harlem Rhapsody (Berkley, 2025). In her day, Fauset—who held a degree from Cornell as well as a master's from Penn and a certificate from the Sorbonne in Paris—worked as the literary editor of The Crisis and its associated children's magazine, The Brownies Book, while writing the first of what would become four acclaimed novels. She fostered such stars of the Harlem Renaissance as Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, Jean Toomer, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Nella Larsen, and Zora Neale Hurston. She was also romantically involved with W. E. B. Dubois, a reality that Murray uses to humanize a heroine who is in every other respect truly remarkable. Her story pulled me in and kept me reading to the very last page. Victoria Christopher Murray is the author of more than thirty novels, including The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies, both historical fiction co-written with Marie Benedict. Harlem Rhapsody is her most recent book. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and four other novels. Her next book, Song of the Steadfast, is due in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Most people in North America have probably at least heard the name W. E. B. Dubois. In the early twentieth century, DuBois—the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard—published and spoke extensively about his vision of equality through education. In particular, he edited The Crisis, the monthly magazine of the NAACP, while also writing such classics as The Souls of Black Folk. But if Dubois is well known, the same cannot be said these days of Jessie Redmon Fauset, the central character of Victoria Christopher Murray's Harlem Rhapsody (Berkley, 2025). In her day, Fauset—who held a degree from Cornell as well as a master's from Penn and a certificate from the Sorbonne in Paris—worked as the literary editor of The Crisis and its associated children's magazine, The Brownies Book, while writing the first of what would become four acclaimed novels. She fostered such stars of the Harlem Renaissance as Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, Jean Toomer, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Nella Larsen, and Zora Neale Hurston. She was also romantically involved with W. E. B. Dubois, a reality that Murray uses to humanize a heroine who is in every other respect truly remarkable. Her story pulled me in and kept me reading to the very last page. Victoria Christopher Murray is the author of more than thirty novels, including The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies, both historical fiction co-written with Marie Benedict. Harlem Rhapsody is her most recent book. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and four other novels. Her next book, Song of the Steadfast, is due in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Most people in North America have probably at least heard the name W. E. B. Dubois. In the early twentieth century, DuBois—the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard—published and spoke extensively about his vision of equality through education. In particular, he edited The Crisis, the monthly magazine of the NAACP, while also writing such classics as The Souls of Black Folk. But if Dubois is well known, the same cannot be said these days of Jessie Redmon Fauset, the central character of Victoria Christopher Murray's Harlem Rhapsody (Berkley, 2025). In her day, Fauset—who held a degree from Cornell as well as a master's from Penn and a certificate from the Sorbonne in Paris—worked as the literary editor of The Crisis and its associated children's magazine, The Brownies Book, while writing the first of what would become four acclaimed novels. She fostered such stars of the Harlem Renaissance as Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, Jean Toomer, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Nella Larsen, and Zora Neale Hurston. She was also romantically involved with W. E. B. Dubois, a reality that Murray uses to humanize a heroine who is in every other respect truly remarkable. Her story pulled me in and kept me reading to the very last page. Victoria Christopher Murray is the author of more than thirty novels, including The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies, both historical fiction co-written with Marie Benedict. Harlem Rhapsody is her most recent book. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and four other novels. Her next book, Song of the Steadfast, is due in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Evelyn chats with Victoria Christopher Murray, bestselling coauthor of THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN, about HARLEM RHAPSODY, the extraordinary story of the woman who ignited the Harlem Renaissance.

Readers, today we're thrilled to share a delightful conversation with Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, authors of The Personal Librarian. This conversation originally took place over in our Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club community, where Marie and Victoria joined Anne, our MMD Book Club Community Manager Ginger Horton, our MMD Book Club Co-Host Shannan Malone, and a whole bunch of our Book Club Members for this live event. Today, you'll hear that conversation too as Marie and Victoria bring us behind the scenes of their co-writing process. This conversation feels especially timely to share with you right now, because Marie's new book The Queens of Crime is out February 11, and Victoria's new book Harlem Rhapsody—her first solo-written historical novel—is out February 4. Whether you've read The Personal Librarian or not, we think you'll really enjoy today's spoiler-free discussion. Let us know if you have a favorite title by either author to recommend to your fellow readers, or if there's a book you'd love to read in Book Club, by sharing a comment on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/463. That's also where you'll find the full list of titles mentioned today. And if you loved today's conversation with Marie and Victoria, you'll love our library of author talks in the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club. Along with other events, classes, and programs, we host monthly talks just like this with a wide range of favorite authors. We'd love to have you join us—find out more at modernmrsdarcy.com/club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MCAC Fall Book Discussion, "The Personal Librarian" The Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee invites you to our fall book discussion, historical fiction based on a true story, The Personal Librarian. DB103929 Benedict, Marie; Murray, Victoria Christopher Reading time: 12 hours, 25 minutes. read by Robin Miles Historical Fiction In 1906, Belle da Costa Greene was hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society, but she is African American passing as white. Unrated. Commercial audiobook All our welcome and you don't have to read the book to participate in the conversation. Sponsored by The Multi-Cultural Affairs Committee Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Ethan, Anne, and Alina discuss books for the Halloween season.  Books discussed:  Pay the Piper by George A. Romero & Daniel Kraus A Dowry of Blood by S. T. Gibson The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters Other books mentioned: Darkly: Black History and America's Gothic Soul by Leila Taylor, The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Maeve Fly by C. J. Leede, and The Leftovers by Tom Perotta.       

Becky, Jo, Jakob, Jennifer, and Austin talk about Longview Public Library book club selections from March, April, and May! Including those from our: Adult Book Club, Romance Book Club, Graphic Novel Book Club, Kids Book Club, Little Kids Book Club, Evergreen Teen Book Club, and American Girl Book Club! Books discussed include: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Subeik Lubeik by Deena Mohammed, Family Style by Thein Pham, Bride by Ali Hazelwood, The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga, The Red Palace by June Hur, Melody: No Ordinary Sound by Denise Lewis Patrick, Lola Levine is Not Mean! by Monica Brown, and more!

Hoy nos adentramos en "The Personal Librarian" de Marie Benedict y Victoria Christopher Murray, que nos transporta a la Nueva York del siglo XX para seguir a Belle da Costa Greene, la talentosa bibliotecaria de J.P. Morgan. Belle destacó por su conocimiento en arte y manuscritos raros, mientras ocultaba su identidad afroamericana en una sociedad segregada. Exploraremos sus desafíos, logros y el impacto de su historia en la lucha por la igualdad racial, revelando el legado de una mujer que desafió las normas de su tiempo.

The 2021 novel is the fictionalized story of Belle da Costa Green, a woman of color who “passed” as white in high society in the early 1900s. Serving as J.P. Morgan's personal librarian, Green acquired rare manuscripts and artifacts from around the world, despite her struggles against racial inequality and injustice. Her passion for enriching J.P. Morgan's collection was instrumental in the opening of the J.P. Morgan Library in New York City. Green also savored several glasses of wine from Burgundy, so we enjoy a 2021 Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Rouge as we explore the basics of this revered wine region. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingbetweenthewines/support

Join Ocean House owner, actor, and bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce for a conversation with New York Times and USA Today best selling author Victoria Christopher Murray. Victoria Christopher Murray is the best-selling author of more than 30 novels, including the New York Times Instant Best Sellers, The Personal Librarian, and The First Ladies. In both novels, Victoria co-wrote with Marie Benedict. A native New Yorker, Victoria Christopher Murray attended Hampton University, where she majored in Communication Disorders. After graduating, Victoria attended New York University's Stern Business School, where she received her MBA in Marketing. Victoria spent ten years in Corporate America before she tested her entrepreneurial spirit. She opened a Financial Services Agency for Aegon, USA, where she managed the number one division for nine consecutive years. However, Victoria always dreamed of writing and in 1997, she pursued her dream. Find out more about Victoria Christopher Murray and her books at victoriachristophermurray.com. For more information on Deborah Goodrich Royce and the Ocean House Author Series, visit deborahgoodrichroyce.com.

Praise for The Personal Librarian, a Good Morning America Book Club pick! “Historical fiction at its best…The Personal Librarian spins a complex tale of deceit and allegiance as told through books.” —Good Morning America   The First Ladies Editorial Reviews “This book will expand your perspective and keep you reading late into the night." —Dolen Perkins-Valdez, New York Times bestselling author of Take My Hand   Victoria Christopher Murray's Books https://victoriachristophermurray.com/books About the Author Victoria Christopher Murray is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels. Her novels, The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies, which she co-authored with Marie Benedict were both Instant New York Times bestsellers and her novel, Stand Your Ground won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction. Five of her novels, Lust, Envy, Wrath, Pride and Greed have been made into TV movies for Lifetime.  

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Molly Meyers LaBadie and Nicole Fowles. This week we talk to Warren Hyer, the Executive Director of the Central Ohio Symphony and Aisha Syed Castro, a violinist, who will be performing this weekend. We speak with them about Castro's upcoming performance on November 19th and about how to encourage children to play music.  Recommendations include The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray and Pearl by Josh Mallerman. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on November 18th, 2022

This week on the podcast we spoke with Alexa Martin author of best-selling Playbook Series.  Her latest novel is a great light-hearted read and we had fun during the interview.  Better than Fiction is a must read  and many others agree.  It is  Amazon's Best Romances of November, Buzzfeed's New Romances to Read This Fall, Cosmopolitan's Best Books Coming Out In November, Bustle's Most Anticipated Books of November,  and Women's Health's Swooniest Romance Novels of 2022.  A recommendation list for books set in libraries or bookstores. 1.  The Boy With the Book Store by Sarah Echavarre Smith2. Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman3.  Still Standing by Kristen Ashley4. The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs5. The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray6. The Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson7. The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan8. The Lyons of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis

Meet Belle, one of our many Queens of F-ing Everything.  A brilliant success story of a 19th century woman who became the personal librarian for JP Morgan, who also had a HUGE secret. Belle's story inspired us as women, bosses, moms, & f-ing everything else; we hope it inspires you as well.Make sure to follow us on the socials...FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMGet the paperback here!Get the audiobook here!Make sure to follow us on the socials...FACEBOOKINSTAGRAM

Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray join Carol Fitzgerald for a "Bookaccino Live" Book Group discussion about their New York Times bestseller, THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN. They were joined by five readers who shared questions on screen, before they went to audience questions. Marie and Victoria commented that they had not heard many of the questions asked, and the discussion was lively as they shared some of their research that was not in the book. They also talked about how they worked together, and their next book, THE FIRST LADIES coming next June. Books mentioned in this interview: THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/... More Bookreporter Talks To: Bonnie Garmus: https://youtu.be/SR2ApTICYKc Jennifer Hillier: https://youtu.be/Z4B8o7LKcsg Katie Runde: https://youtu.be/GQHnE1NmXks Meg Mitchell Moore: https://youtu.be/xS_qePvq2Xg Tom Perrotta: https://youtu.be/1WTvmf5mB3o Julie Clark: https://youtu.be/V_hvOAJO7ME Check out our "Bookaccino Live" Book Group events! Lisa Scottoline: https://youtu.be/-SCBGFZeoaM Lisa See: https://youtu.be/SdfiOwpBJ2s Sign up for the weekly Bookreporter.com newsletter here: https://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Photography Credit: Greg Fitzgerald Produced by Jordan Redd Media

Ritzy and Lisa saw each other IRL for the first time in 2 years, Ritzy's Colombia trip, things they are currently nerding out on TV: Rings of Power, House of the Dragon, Reservation Dogs, Industry, Books: The Final Girl Support Group and The Personal Librarian, Movies: Prey, The Woman King, The Northman, Ritzy's presentation as a speaker at Wonder Women Tech, UFOs and so much more. The Nerd will be on WTYM once a month .There is no Supernatural Bear Corner in these episodes. Supernatural Bears need breaks.EPISODE LINKSRitzy's Colombia trip videoRitzy's Wonder Women Tech Presentation WTYM LINKSWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order WTYM Patreon PageDONATEBuy WTYM a WhiskeyMEDIA KITAVAILABLE ON ALL PLATFORMShttps://www.wordtoyourmama.com/linksNOW PART OF THE LATINA PODCASTERS NETWORKon socials @wtymama | email: hola@wordtoyourmama.com

In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe discuss keeping secrets from the reader vs. keeping them from the character; choosing a variety of comparable titles and authors; relatability to what the character is going through; ways to make a story believable; interiority and emotionality in the characters; not giving too much in the opening pages; revealing information in the right order; how themes don't sell books, hooks sell books; and writing longer scenes and starting at the right place.After which, Bianca chats with Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, bestselling authors of The Personal Librarian, about finding a writing soulmate; recognizing and respecting each other's strengths; recognizing when a story can't be fully told from a perspective that the author doesn't share; connecting on a human level in a writing duo, always respecting and supporting each other; not burying the lead, which is also important when querying; having backstory at the beginning; finding your way into a story; and how you learn from everything you write, regardless of whether you take it out. Find us on our socials:Twitter: @TSNOTYAW @BiancaM_author @carlywatters @ceciliaclyraInstagram: @biancamarais_author @carlywatters @cece_lyra_agent @ the_shit_about_writingFacebook: @tsnotyawWebsite: www.biancamarais.com and www.theshitaboutwriting. Marie and Victoria can be found at www.authormariebenedict.com and www.victoriachristophermurray.com

Episode two hundred eleven - part one Victoria Christopher Murphy joins Evelyn to chat about THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN, the fictionalized story of a very real woman --Belle Da Costa Greene, a black woman who served as J.P. Morgan's personal librarian -- but Greene kept her race carefully concealed as she came into her own power through her intelligence and wit. Murphy tells Evelyn about her experience co-writing with Marie Benedict and seeing her books adapted to the screen.

The KPL presents fellow librarian and author Eva Jurczyk and her debut novel, "The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections.  Listen to her fascinating interview and then stay tuned for more books about libraries!1. Vladimir by Julia May Jonas2. The Postman Always Rings Twice ; Double indemnity ; Mildred Pierce ; and selected stories by James M Cain3. Adele by Leila Slimani4. The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu : and their race to save the world's most precious manuscripts by Joshua Hammer5. The Lighthouse Mysteries by Eva Gates6. The Last Tourist by Olen Steinhauer7. The Personal Librarian by Victoria Christopher Murray and Marie Benedict8. Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Neffenegger

“I learned about Belle from a passing docent, who took a few moments from her busy schedule to describe this astonishing woman, and, in so doing, offered me a new lens through which to view the Pierpont Morgan Library, its collection, and the time in which it was created.”

Today's episode of the podcast is a special one where Joe speaks with acclaimed audiobook narrator, Robin Miles! Robin's most recent project as narrator is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Robin chats about the industry, displays her expertise at seamlessly switching between accents and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Crystal and Emily discuss books about women, witches, monsters, and more.

Karyn Schoenbart is Chief Executive Officer of The NPD Group, a global provider of information and advisory services.  NPD combines unique data assets and solutions with industry expertise, working with the world's leading brands to support better business decisions.  Under Karyn's leadership, NPD is proud to have been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State. Passionate about coaching others to greater levels of achievement, Karyn is also the best-selling author of Mom.B.A.: Essential Business Advice from One Generation to the Next.  The book is based on the real-life business lessons Karyn amassed during her career. Karyn has over 30 years of experience in market research, and has led NPD's strategic expansion with the introduction of analytic solutions and new types of data.  Karyn currently serves on the board of directors of the Retail Industry Leaders Association. She is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences, women's events and universities, teaches classes in leadership and developing client relationships and was recently inducted into the Long Island Business Hall of Fame.  You can follow Karyn on Twitter @karynschoenbart, Facebook @karynschoenbartauthor and http://www.karynschoenbart.com (www.karynschoenbart.com) Karyn's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karynschoenbart/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karynschoenbart/) Company Link: https://www.npd.com/ (https://www.npd.com/) WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER FROM THIS EPISODE: A key insight that helped Karyn go from Account Executive to CEO. One thing that MUST be a fit if you plan to stay at a company for the long haul. Advice for any employee who is dealing with a bad boss. What if you don't like your boss. What you can do about a bad boss. What you can learn from a bad boss. Can a bad boss be good for you? How she wrote her book, Mom.B.A., even with the demands of being CEO. A FUN way to teach your kids about business. Strategy to overcome Impostor Syndrome. The catastrophic cost of turnover. The secret to high employee engagement. GREAT strategy to retain remote employees. A failure in her career that led to her growth down the road. QUOTES: “While you can change many things about your job, If you don't feel a fit with a culture of the company that could be a sign to leave.”  “Don't sell after the close.” RESOURCES: https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Librarian-Marie-Benedict/dp/0593101537 (The Personal Librarian) by Marie Benedict ------------------- https://www.benfanning.com/the-ceo-sessions/ (Apply to be on the show) ------------------- https://www.benfanning.com/the-ceo-sessions/ (Connect with Ben:) https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benfanning/) https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/ (https://www.instagram.com/benfanning1/) https://twitter.com/BenFanning1 (https://twitter.com/BenFanning1)

It's Black History Month, and we wanted to take the opportunity to devote this episode to the story of a Black museum leader. We know that people of color have historically been excluded from positions of power in the mainstream art world, but that's not the full story. In many cases, Black people were present, only their contributions were not properly recorded or acknowledged. What if you were told that one of the most famous museums in America was in fact headed by a Black visionary? That's the case with the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, which was founded in 1906 to house the collection of the legendary Wall Street tycoon John Pierpont Morgan.  That collection was amassed and overseen by Belle Da Costa Greene, a brilliant scholar and bon vivant, who we now know was Black, and passed as white for her entire adult life. So, how did that happen, and who was Belle DaCosta Greene, the woman who built Morgan's peerless collection, which includes renowned illuminated medieval manuscripts, three Gutenberg Bibles, original scores by Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin, and prints and drawings by Leonardo and other Renaissance artists?  To find out, we spoke with Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, the authors of The Personal Librarian, a sensational novel about Belle's life, on this week's episode.

It's Black History Month, and we wanted to take the opportunity to devote this episode to the story of a Black museum leader. We know that people of color have historically been excluded from positions of power in the mainstream art world, but that's not the full story. In many cases, Black people were present, only their contributions were not properly recorded or acknowledged. What if you were told that one of the most famous museums in America was in fact headed by a Black visionary? That's the case with the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, which was founded in 1906 to house the collection of the legendary Wall Street tycoon John Pierpont Morgan.  That collection was amassed and overseen by Belle Da Costa Greene, a brilliant scholar and bon vivant, who we now know was Black, and passed as white for her entire adult life. So, how did that happen, and who was Belle DaCosta Greene, the woman who built Morgan's peerless collection, which includes renowned illuminated medieval manuscripts, three Gutenberg Bibles, original scores by Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin, and prints and drawings by Leonardo and other Renaissance artists?  To find out, we spoke with Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, the authors of The Personal Librarian, a sensational novel about Belle's life, on this week's episode.

On this episode we are so lucky to have THREE authors joining us! For the main event we sit down with both Marie Benedict and Fiona Davis!Marie is the New York Times bestselling author of nine historical novels (including The Personal Librarian, The Only Woman in the Room, and The Mystery of Mrs. Christie). She found her calling unearthing the hidden stories of the most complex and fascinating women of history and introducing them to readers so we can reflect on their contributions and the insights they bring to modern day issues. She joins us to discuss her latest book, HER HIDDEN GENIUS, which reveals the story of Rosalind Franklin, the woman who changed the world with her discovery of the double helix DNA structure for which three men took the credit.Fiona Davis, the New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue, returns to F&F to discuss her tantalizing new novel about the secrets, betrayal, and murder within one of New York City's most impressive Gilded Age mansions. Every one of Fiona's six historical novels (including The Dollhouse, The Address, and The Chelsea Girls), are set in a different iconic New York City building. She joins us to discuss her new instant New York Times bestseller, THE MAGNOLIA PALACE, which has not only met with rave reviews, but is a Book of the Month Club pick.Stick around for the after show when we're joined by Brenda Janowitz whose new novel THE LIZ TAYLOR RING was just released on Feb 1st. Named a Katie Couric Must Read Book for 2022 and one of PopSugar's Most Anticipated books of the year, Brenda's seventh novel is an immersive work of historical fiction about three siblings, a priceless family ring, and one legendary love story.

Lisa Finucane reviews three of her favourite books from last year: Castle Shade by Laurie R. King published by Allen and Unwin; Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro published by Penguin Random House and The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray published by Penguin

My guests are Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, co-authors of THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN, a remarkable historical novel about J. P. Morgan's personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene.  Greene, who became Morgan's librarian in 1903, was a Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation.Marie Benedict is a lawyer and the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room. Victoria Christopher Murray is an acclaimed author who has written more than twenty novels, including Stand Your Ground, an NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Fiction.

Award-winning novelist SJ Sindu visits this week on the KPL Podcast! We will be discussing her thought provoking newest release Blue Skinned Gods. Then Jigisha and Ryan bid adieu to the year with a look back at some of their favorite books of 2021. All this and more on the KPL Podcast! 1. Bewilderness by Karen Tucker2. Wave Forms and Doom Scrolls by Daniel Scott Tysdale3. Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia4. Quiet in her Bones by Nalini Singh5. Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim6. The Personal Librarian by Victoria Christopher Murray and Marie Benedict7. The Twilight Zone by Nona Hernandez

In December we move from the grim tenements of Belfast to the glittering mansions of the 1900's New York rich and powerful although living alongside the despised minorities. THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN IS WRITTEN BY Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray who are both attorneys as well as successful writers. NLS ANNOTATION: The personal librarian DB103929 Benedict, Marie; Murray, Victoria Christopher Reading time: 12 hours, 25 minutes. Robin Miles Historical Fiction In 1906, Belle da Costa Greene was hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society, but she is African American passing as white. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2021.

In December we move from the grim tenements of Belfast to the glittering mansions of the 1900's New York rich and powerful although living alongside the despised minorities. THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN IS WRITTEN BY Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray who are both attorneys as well as successful writers. NLS ANNOTATION: The personal librarian DB103929 Benedict, Marie; Murray, Victoria Christopher Reading time: 12 hours, 25 minutes. Robin Miles Historical Fiction In 1906, Belle da Costa Greene was hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society, but she is African American passing as white. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2021.

Belle da Costa Greene. Morgan Library visionary. One of the most prominent and influential librarians in history. Democratizer of museums. And, until two decades after her death, no one outside her family knew she was passing as white. We know a lot about public-facing Belle: she was JP Morgan's personal librarian from 1905 until his death in 1913, and she continued to build and direct The Morgan Library until shortly before her own death in 1950. She was responsible for shaping the museum's collections, and her vision was no less than to tell the history and importance of the early printed word. One of the most powerful people in the art world, she traveled the globe, buying art and manuscripts at auction and socializing with Astors and Vanderbilts. Constantly featured in newspapers and magazines, she was widely known for her gorgeous clothes and her glittering personality. But that extravagant personal style life was a mask meant to distract the public from the real Belle who was in fact the daughter of Richard T. Greener, one of the most prominent Black civil rights activists of his day. In this episode of Book Dreams, Julie and Eve talk about Belle with Victoria Christopher Murray and Marie Benedict, co-authors of the novel The Personal Librarian–a New York Times bestseller and Good Morning America Book Club Pick–which gives us a fully formed sense of inner Belle. They discuss Belle's upbringing, her intimate relationship with JP Morgan, her motivations and struggles, and the sacrifices she made in order to conceal her identity. Victoria Christopher Murray is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels. Her novel Stand Your Ground won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work of Fiction. Two of her novels, Lust and Envy, have been made into TV movies for Lifetime. Marie Benedict is a novelist dedicated to unearthing the hidden historical stories of women. She's the author of the USA Today bestselling Carnegie's Maid; the New York Times bestseller The Only Woman in the Room; the international bestseller Lady Clementine; and the New York Times and USA Today bestselling The Mystery of Mrs. Christie. Find us on Twitter (@bookdreamspod) and Instagram (@bookdreamspodcast), or email us at contact@bookdreamspodcast.com. We encourage you to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter for information about our episodes, guests, and more. Book Dreams is a part of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Book Dreams, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about literature, writing, and storytelling like Storybound and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone Loved It But Me is a podcast where  Lisa talks about a beloved book from a different perspective. In this episode, Lisa discusses book buying for the 2021 holidays and how the supply chain issues could impact new releases. Here are books that could sell out this holiday season as predicted by Parade Magazine and Lisa:·       Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty·      Izzy Gizmo by Pip Jones·      Matrix by Lauren Groff·      One Last Stop Casey McQuiston·      People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry·      Cloud Cuckoo Land Anthony Doerr ·      The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab·      Midnight Library by Matt Haig·      The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray·      The Four Winds by Kristin HannahBooks to consider as gifts this holiday season:·      The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book, 4 by Bill Watterson·      Garfield What Leftovers? His 71st Book by Jim Davis ·      Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks·      Front Desk by Kelly Yang·      The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill·      Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai·      From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler  by E.L Konigsburg·      You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson ·      Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys·      A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith·      The Women of Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell·      The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman·      Less by Andrew Sean Greer ·      Have You Seen Luiz Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://darsword.wordpress.com/2021/09/13/review-the-personal-librarian-by-marie-benedict/

Heather reviews a biography for this episode and adds to Heather's Hits. The books discussed include:Uncompromising Activist: Richard Greener, First Black Graduate of Harvard College by Katherine Reynolds ChaddockAlso mentioned: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher MurrayHeather's Hit: 999: The Extraordinary Young Women of the First Official Jewish Transport to Auschwitz by Heather Dune MacadamWebsite: https://www.whatheatherisreading.com

Charlie talks with Marie and Victoria about their historical novel The Personal Librarian, the story of a trailblazing black woman who passed for white while building one of the most significant book collections in the world—now the Morgan Library and Museum. They discuss race in historical fiction, creating characters out of real people, the antiquarian book world, how two authors worked together to create one book, and much more about this fascinating historical novel.

Heather reviews three books in this episode and adds to Heather's Hits. The books discussed are:The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher MurrayThe Box in the Woods by Maureen JohnsonThe End of the Affair by Graham GreeneHeather's Hit: Passing by Nella LarsenPodcast website: https://www.whatheatherisreading.comBlog website: https://www.heathervoight.com

The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Good Morning America* Book Club Pick! “Historical fiction at its best!”* A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan's personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict, and acclaimed author Victoria Christopher Murray. In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection. But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle's complexion isn't dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white—her complexion is dark because she is African American. The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to—for the protection of her family and her legacy—to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.

Zibby was joined by the authors of The Personal Librarian, Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, for an Instagram Live to talk about their GMA Book Club pick. Marie and Victoria share the story of how they met each other, why they're more like soulmates than collaborators, and how the social movements during the last year served to strengthen both their story and their interracial friendship. The pair also discuss how their trust in one another allowed them to weave an emotional and intricate historical fiction about Belle da Costa Greene, and where their partnership is taking them next.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wQrdslBookshop: https://bit.ly/3iyI11M See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ms. Amanada and Ms. Shelia share information about virtual programs for kids featuring Kindergarten Readiness Books. Children's books mentioned include: Old Black Fly by Jim Aylesworth, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Maurice Sendak. Ms. Shelia shares information about our book club and next month's book, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.Adult books discussed include: Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy, Quiet in her Bones by Nalini Singh, The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth, The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, Along a Storied Trail by Ann H. Gabhart, How Happiness Happens by Max Lucado, and Chasing Vines by Beth Moore. 

The Personal Librarian is a historical novel about J. P. Morgan's personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict, and acclaimed author Victoria Christopher Murray.

I'm joined first by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray to discuss their joint novel, and decided to ask my co-workers for their favorite books on libraries and librarians. The episode finishes up with a few reading recommendations based on questions I've answered from listeners.Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 225: Books About Libraries and Librarians Subscribe to the podcast via this link: FeedburnerOr subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: SubscribeOr listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via StitcherOr listen through Spotify Or listen through Google Podcasts Books discussed: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher MurrayOther mentions:My review of The Personal LibrarianAn Illuminated Life by Heidi ArdizzoneYellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen OyeyemiThe Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco Lirael by Garth Nix The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele RichardsonThe Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon The Strange Library by Haruki Murakami Glaciers by Alexis M. SmithThe Borrower by Rebecca Makkai A Hidden Fire by Elizabeth Hunter American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera Bear by Marian Engel Kitsy Babcock: Library Assistant by Joan Sargent Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret RogersonThe Library by Sarah Stewart Penelope Popper, Book Doctor by Toni Buzzeo Library Lion by Michelle KnudsenWild About Books by Judy SierraHelp! I'm a Prisoner in the Library by Eth CliffordRelated episodes:Episode 138 - Shared Landscape with Lauren Weinhold Stalk me online:Jenny at GoodreadsJenny on TwitterJenny is @readingenvy on Instagram and Litsy All links to books are through Bookshop.org, where I am an affiliate. I wanted more money to go to the actual publishers and authors. I link to Amazon when a book is not listed with Bookshop.

Steve chats with Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, authors of The Personal Librarian, about their early childhood experiences in libraries, why they found Belle da Costa Greene’s story so compelling and relevant to our modern times, and why they’re writing soulmates. Read the transcript! Marie Benedict is a lawyer with more than ten years’ … Continue reading 204: Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

The Personal Librarian By Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Website: https://gobookmart.com “From the moment I picked up The Personal Librarian, I was in awe of Belle da Costa Greene. My heart went out as she navigated the life she lived and the one she hid…. Belle's story couldn't come at a more fitting time as our country faces a united path forward.” —ReShonda Tate Billingsley, National bestselling author of A Little Bit of Karma “Upon starting this novel, be prepared to do nothing else until you've reached its poignant, reflective end. Through brilliant pacing and with painstaking care, Benedict and Murray paint a vibrant portrait of a woman whose accomplishments, relationships, and secretive history were as complex and intriguing as the collections she helped curate…a timely, provocative read perfect for book clubs. I loved it." —Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday "From the opulent gilded age ballrooms of New York, to the fiercely competitive auction houses of Europe, The Personal Librarian is a poignant story of race, class and one woman's struggle to live authentically.” —Renée Rosen, Author of The Social Graces “The story of Belle da Costa Greene is timely, universal, and enduring. Through it, Benedict and Murray raise questions that are as important now as they were a hundred years ago—questions to which a true historical answer may be less important than the fact that we are continuing to face them in contemporary ways.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “This fictional account of Greene's life feels authentic; the authors bring to life not only Belle but all those around her. An excellent piece of historical fiction that many readers will find hard to put down.” —Library Journal (starred review) “A powerful take on the accomplishments of J.P. Morgan's librarian…. Benedict and Murray do a great job capturing Belle's passion and tenacity as she carves a place for herself in a racist male-dominated society. This does fine justice to a remarkable historical figure.” —Publishers Weekly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

Enjoy your coffee break with AlTonya as she discusses the inspiration behind her pennames T. Onyx, Temple Carver, and Ally Fleming. She'll also be discussing her latest reads "Kiss of Midnight" and "The Personal Librarian", as well as the CW, hit show "Beauty and the Beast". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We discuss their new book The Personal Librarian, bringing Belle de Costa Greene to life, portraying Belle's internal struggle, using the first person POV to tell a more personal story, writing partnerships, their July GMA book club selection, and much more. Victoria's recommended read is: Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson Marie's recommended read is: Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.   If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Marie Benedict, Erika Robuck, Gill Paul, Vanessa Riley, and Pam Jenoff. The Personal Librarian can be purchased at the Conversations from a Page Bookshop storefront.          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray talked to Carol Fitzgerald about their first collaboration, The Personal Librarian, which is a New York Times bestseller, a Good Morning America Book Club Selection, and a Bookreporter Bets On pick. Marie, who has been interviewed for “Bookreporter Talks To” previously, is the New York Times bestselling author of novels that include The Other Einstein and Lady Clementine. She focuses her novels on important historical women who may have been overlooked by the canonical history. Victoria is the winner of Library Journal's Best Book of the Year and has written over 20 novels; this is her first book of historical fiction. The Personal Librarian tells the story of J.P. Morgan's personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, who purchased and catalogued his impressive collection of rare and high quality books and artwork. What people did not know is that Belle was a Black woman who passed as white. Her secret was kept hidden, though her father had been the first Black man to graduate from Harvard University. Her complex backstory is as interesting as the collection. Marie and Victoria share how and why they came together to work on The Personal Librarian. They both share their takes on the story, explaining certain aspects of their research that made its way into the story they were trying to tell. And they share what they are up to next, both alone and as collaborators. Books Discussed in This Episode: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/the-personal-librarian/about Stand Your Ground by Victoria Christopher Murray https://victoriachristophermurray.com/all-books/stand-your-ground An Illuminated Life by Heidi Ardizzone https://www.amazon.com/Illuminated-Life-Greenes-Prejudice-Privilege/dp/0393051048 Good Morning America Interview: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/video/authors-personal-librarian-talk-78835572 More Bookreporter Talks To: The Fiancee: https://youtu.be/jdyz8p6VnbM Falling: https://youtu.be/2Ee8HHeZYr0 The Last Commandment: https://youtu.be/vyVcaUCh2Lw Check out our Bookaccino Book Club live events! Julie Clark: https://youtu.be/8AjJHRttMpU William Kent Krueger: https://youtu.be/dX-mHWLmv5k Sign up for the weekly Bookreporter.com newsletter here: http://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/bookreporter-weekly-newsletter-subscribe FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Photography Credit: Greg Fitzgerald

About THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN: In THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN, Belle da Costa Greene is given the opportunity of a lifetime, to be the personal librarian to prominent financier and banker John Pierpont Morgan. The newly built Pierpont Morgan Library is hers to curate, and she soon becomes a fixture in the art world and J.P. Morgan's personal confidant. With impeccable taste, shrewd negotiation skills, and an unparalleled fashion sense, Belle takes New York City by storm and helps Morgan build a world-class collection. All the while, Belle is hiding a secret that has the power to destroy the reputation she worked so hard to forge—a secret that would bar her from the very institution she ran. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener, daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. In order to protect herself from post-Civil War society, which was still gripped by rampant racism, she abandons her name and fabricates a white identity that will allow her to access the opportunities she deserves. But as she gets closer to J.P. Morgan, experiences her first romance with a fellow curator, and builds the Morgan Library to international prominence, Belle finds herself torn between her desire for success and her yearning to be herself. Surrounded by the expectations of others and the harsh realities of American society, Belle must decide, once and for all, who she will be. www.authormariebenedict.com www.victoriachristophermurray.com ABOUT THE AUTHORS Marie Benedict is a lawyer with more than ten years' experience as a litigator. A graduate of Boston College and the Boston University School of Law, she is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, Carnegie's Maid, The Other Einstein, and Lady Clementine. All have been translated into multiple languages. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family. Victoria Christopher Murray is an acclaimed author with more than one million books in print. She has written more than twenty novels, including Stand Your Ground, an NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Fiction and a Library Journal Best Book of the Year. She holds an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

Chris and Emily are making progress in their #BigBookSummer classics and diving into some brand-new fiction as well. Emily went on a thrilling, if dark, adventure through Paul McLain's new novel, WHEN THE STARS GO DARK, and Chris time traveled to meet THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN via Marie Benedict's and Victoria Christopher Murray's cowritten novel about Belle da Costa Green. We traveled to several states on biblioadventures, both IRL and though Zoomlandia — from Rhode Island to Massachusettes to Colorado. There's lots more bookish banter in this episode for your listening pleasure, including the announcement of our 18th readalong pick!

The KPL Podcast is kicking off July strong with a visit from author Kristin Harmel! We will be chatting about her instant New York Times Bestseller and must summer-read "The Forest of Vanishing Stars." Jigisha and Ryan also look back at recommended titles that were released in the first half of 2021. This, summer reading, and much more on the KPL Podcast. Have a topic you'd like us to explore? Comments? Please write to us at podcast@kirkwoodpubliclibrary.orgRecommendations1. Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr (release date March 2022)2. Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer3. Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray4. Little Pieces of Me by Alison Hammer5. The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton6. While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams7. Murder in the Cookbook Nook by Ellery Adams8. The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

The Fab Five welcomes Victoria Christopher Murray co-authored The Personal Librarian with Marie Benedict. Coming June 29th, this is the remarkable story of J. P. Morgan's personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation. Victoria Christopher Murray is one of the country's top African American contemporary authors with more than one million books in print. She has written more than twenty novels, including the Seven Deadly Sins series. Hear all about their collaboration and writing and research process. https://victoriachristophermurray.com/

Every month, Phalin and Vanessa will bring you their new podcast miniseries “Cultified,” where they address the burning question: wait, is this a cult?! They use a 4-point cult scorecard they invented, they run through a juicy checklist to see whether or not it actually deserves cult status...or if it’s just a movement. Today’s cultish topic of conversation is Flat Earthers. Then Mariquita shares her review of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, which publishes at the end of June. (Preorder here!) This book tells the story of Belle da Costa Green who was J.P. Morgan’s personal librarian, a Black woman who passed as white at the turn of the century.    Follow and support our hosts Phalin: @phalinoliver Vanessa: @themathguru Mariquita: @oh_murray   Mentioned in this episode: Behind the Curve (Netflix documentary) The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Join Feminist Book Club for June! Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   This episode was edited by Phalin Oliver and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people. Original music by @iam.onyxrose Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.  

What a treat! In today's episode, Karen & Katie welcome the amazing Rachel Kramer Bussel, a wildly creative and kind person who is also the editor of the long-running Best Women's Erotica Of The Year anthologies. The trio cover a TON of topics, including erotica, if Rachel ever gets sick of writing/editing sex topics(!!), talking dogs, jigsaw puzzles, mental health, YouTube stars, and upcoming books we don't want to miss.  Thanks for listening - enjoy! Resources from today's episode:  - Rachel Kramer Bussel's website: https://rachelkramerbussel.com/ - Rachel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/raquelita?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor - Rachel's IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachelkramerbussel/ - Best Women's Erotica IG: https://www.instagram.com/bestwomenserotica/ - Feminist Erotica Podcast: https://rebelliousmagazine.com/category/podcasts-2/feministerotica/ - Feminist Erotica Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/feministeroticapodcast/?hl=en - Rachel on the Feminist Erotica Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-rachel-kramer-bussel-on-creating-feminist/id1529483951?i=1000489313331 - "Quickie" on Feminist Erotica of Rachel's writing: https://rebelliousmagazine.com/feminist-erotica-ep-1-3-quickie-flying-solo-by-rachel-kramer-bussel/ - Call Your Mother sitcom: https://abc.com/shows/call-your-mother - Kopp Sisters Book Series (WWI women): https://www.amystewart.com/books/kopp-sisters-series/ - The Personal Librarian (coming out June 29, 2021): https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Librarian-Marie-Benedict/dp/0593101537/ref=asc_df_0593101537/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=465161142177&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2555515975792920087&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033152&hvtargid=pla-968425134845&psc=1 - How Stella Learned to Talk: https://www.hungerforwords.com/book/ - Mark Rober (YouTuber - glitter bombs): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1kMZp36IQSyNx_9h4mpCg - Mark Rober's IG: https://www.instagram.com/markrober/ - Karen Puzzles (YouTube account of a woman that does tons of jigsaw puzzles): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2umy62ojMfxzzHkVcgEUUA

We are so excited to welcome back New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict!A former lawyer with more than ten years' experience as a litigator at some of the country's premier law firms and Fortune500 companies, Marie views herself as an archaeologist of sorts, excavating the untold stories of real women from history. Marie is the author of ten novels including The Other Einstein, Carnegie's Maid, The Only Woman in the Room, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, and The Personal Librarian which she co-wrote with Victoria Christopher Murray. Marie joins us to discuss her latest work of historical fiction, the much buzzed-about THE MITFORD AFFAIR, which Sourcebooks just published this month to rave reviews.On the After Show we meet British mixed-race writer and granddaughter of Windrush generation immigrants, Eleanor Shearer, who joins us to discuss her remarkable debut novel, RIVER SING ME HOME (out Jan 31st from Berkley Publishing Group). Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by Goodreads, AARP, Boston.com, and BookRiot, this is a page-turning and redemptive story of a mother's gripping journey across the Caribbean to find her stolen children in the aftermath of slavery.