Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Perrotta

There's a caveat out the gate here, which is that in this week's interview, Tom Perrotta stipulates that he writes about people and communities and the dramas that unfold—in places that just happen to be the suburbs. That said, we're bringing you a great and often funny conversation with Perrotta about his decades of work, how his character Tracy Flick got caught up in the backlash of #MeToo, how he thinks about recurring characters, and his reminiscences about early books on tape when they used to be ten or more cassettes in a giant plastic case. Lots to sink your teeth into in this week's show. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a little festive break, we're back with a special guest. We were joined by the actor and director Leon Wadham - you know, from The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power - to talk about something he hasn't see for ages: 1999's strangely topical black comedy, ELECTION.Good episode?  You bet ... isode!END CREDITS- Presented by Robert Johnson and Christopher Webb- Produced/edited by Christopher Webb- "Still Any Good?" logo designed by Graham Wood & Robert Johnson- Crap poster mock-up by Christopher Webb- Theme music ("The Slide Of Time") by The Sonic Jewels, used with kind permission(c) 2024 Tiger Feet ProductionsFind us:Twitter @stillanygoodpodInstagram @stillanygoodpodBluesky @stillanygood.bsky.socialEmail stillanygood@gmail.comFind Leon:Instagram @leonwadhamSupport the show

On this Selected Shorts program, host Meg Wolitzer presents stories about journeys—physical and emotional—that end in unexpected places.  In “A Woman Driving Alone,” by Marie-Helene Bertino, the main character travels s long way to see a friend, but seems also to be escaping a challenging moment in her life.  The piece was commissioned for Selected Shorts' anthology Small Odysseys, and is read by Amber Tamblyn.  In Tom Perrotta's “Nine Inches”, a teacher drives only across town, to chaperone a middle school dance, but almost gets into trouble himself.  The story is performed by Santino Fontana. 

Är det dags att omvärdera pessimismen som levnadskonst? Pessimismen förknippas med en mörk livssyn. Men hos pessimismen finns också tankar om tröst och att en nykter blick på världen kräver handling. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Det brukar anses vara bättre att vara optimist, att se saker från den ljusa sidan, att optimistiskt tänkande både får oss att må bättre och gör oss bättre på att hitta lösningar. Men kan det ibland vara tvärtom? Att pessimismens fokus på världens lidande kan vara en motor för att handla. Och att synen att det är okej att inte må bra, och att vi ska ha medkänsla med dem som lider, leder till empati och solidaritet med våra medmänniskor.En som försöker bättra på pessimismens rykte är den skotska filosofen Mara van der Lugts vars bok Mörkret i oss – pessimismen och lidandets filosofi lyfter fram pessimismens mer positiva sidor, även när det gäller svåra frågor som självmord och att världen består mer av ont än gott. Kan pessimismen ge oss en sannare bild av världen? Kan mörkret bli en motor för handlande? Bör vi känna medlidande för dem som lider i stället för att sträcka över en självhjälpsbok? Medverkande: Tobias Dahlkvist, docent i idéhistoria vid Stockholms universitet och Jenny Björkman, docent i historia och samverkansdirektör vid Riksbankens jubileumsfondProgramledare: Cecilia Strömberg WallinProducent: Marie LiljedahlResearch: Anton ÅhlbergVeckans tips:TV-serie:Leftovers - Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, Patrick SommervilleBok:Rött och svart - Stendahl

Folks, we have an election on our hands. The most important of our lifetimes, many are saying. We are talking, of course, about the battle for the president of Carver High School's Student Government Association. In one corner, it's beloved football star Paul Metzler (Chris Klein). In another corner, it's that do-gooding Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon). And in a third corner, it's Tammy Metzler (Jessica Campbell), who just wants to burn it all down.   Stuck in the middle of all of this is one of cinema's great pathetic losers, Mr. Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), an ordinary guy who just wants to drink Pepsi and watch his porno tapes, but that pesky election keeps calling to him.   This movie rocks and rolls and owns and bones.   Bonus video: We talk about our favorite fictional presidents from movies. Watch it on our Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.   Next week: The Basketball Diaries (1995)   Time stamps: 00:01:31 — American presidential election predictions, AND the story of the time Laci was most angry at Matt 00:16:52 — Our personal histories with Election 00:20:22 — History segment: The reevaluation of Tracy Flick over time; career overviews of Tom Perrotta and Alexander Payne 00:46:10 — In-depth movie discussion 02:00:45 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “Pick Flick: An Oral History Of 'Election,' 15 Years Later” by Matthew Jacobs | HuffPost, 2014 - https://bit.ly/4f4yHz3 “What America Gets Wrong About Tracy Flick” by A.O. Scott | The New York Times, 2019 - https://nyti.ms/4hvnAk0  “How #MeToo Brought Back Tracy Flick” by David Plotz | Slate, 2022 - https://bit.ly/4f9h2Gu    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9  

This week on The Watchers: Pilot Season, Jodie and Andrea review, “Good News About Hell,” the first episode of Dan Erickson's sci-fi thriller, Severance, which is basically like if The Office and The Backrooms had an inappropriate workplace relationship that resulted in a weirdly symmetrical little baby. We talk aesthetics, getting serious about work-life balance, and why we'd both be really good at data refinement.For next week's pilot, we're watching The Leftovers, HBO's 2014 drama based on Tom Perrotta's novel of the same name. In The Leftovers, 2% of the global population disappears, and everyone else is left to deal with it. So, like, a small-scale apocalypse? It's a Damon Lindelof jawn, so who knows what's gonna happen? We'll find out next week!Follow:The Watchers on Instagram (@WatchersPodNJ)Andrea on Instagram (@AQAndreaQ)Jodie on Instagram (@jodie_mim)Our sister show, New Jersey Is the World, on Instagram (@newjerseyistheworld)Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Stephen King's first novel, “Carrie.” In the decades since, King has experimented with length, genre and style, but has always maintained his position as one of America's most famous writers.On this week's episode, host Gilbert Cruz talks to the novelist Grady Hendrix, who read and re-read many of King's books over several years, writing an essay on each as well as King superfan Damon Lindelof, the TV showrunner behind shows such as “Lost” and “The Leftovers.”Some of the books discussed in this episode: "Carrie," "Cujo," "Duma Key," "From a Buick 8," "The Tommyknockers," "The Stand," and "The Long Walk."Some of the articles referenced:Grady Hendrix's Stephen King essaysWhen Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse and J.J. Abrams met Stephen KingStephen King reviews Tom Perrotta's "The Leftovers"

Note: This interview was broadcast on the WGBH sister stations WCAI/WNAN, Prairie Public Radio, WABE in Atlanta and on KUT in Austin, Texas. When Helen Vendler was only 13, the future poetry critic and Harvard professor memorized several of Emily Dickinson's more famous poems. They've stayed with her over the years, and today, she talks with ThoughtCast's Jenny Attiyeh about one poem in particular that's haunted her all this time. It's called I cannot live with You- According to Vendler, who has written the authoritative Dickinson: Selected Poems and Commentaries, it's a heartbreaking poem of an unresolvable dilemma and ensuing despair. Click here (18 minutes) to listen! This interview is the first in a new ThoughtCast series which examines a specific piece of writing -- be it a poem, play, novel, short story, work of non-fiction or scrap of papyrus -- that's had a significant influence on the interviewee, that's shaped and moved them. Up next - esteemed novelist and short story writer Tom Perrotta discusses Good Country People,  a short story by Flannery O'Connor that's particularly meaningful to him.

Jamie Yingst joins David this episode to discuss The Leftovers! After the controversial ride that was Lost, Damon Lindelof joined forces with novelist and screenwriter Tom Perrotta to create the series. Their collaboration resulted in one of the most acclaimed dramas in television history, with breakout acting performances, thematic depth, and a musical score that hits in ways you never imagined. Put on your best all-white outfit and light yourself a cigarette. This discussion is a living reminder. Have a thought or question? bingeessentials@gmail.com⁠ Click here to visit our Facebook⁠ Instagram: ⁠@bingeessentials⁠ David Rocha | Instagram: ⁠@davidrochabinge⁠ | Twitter: ⁠@davidrocharadio⁠ Romeo Mora |Twitter: ⁠@romora1

Sadly, since this interview was recorded, the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Charles Simic has died at the age of 84. Note: This interview was broadcast on KUT-FM, an NPR station based in Austin, Texas. Kate Rosenberger is one of those rare people who collects independent book stores in San Francisco the way the rest of us collect antique door stops, or unusual African masks. Her most recent acquisition is Alley Cat Books, but she also owns Phoenix and Red Hill Books, and we met at Dog Eared Books, her fourth store, in the Mission district. When asked to discuss a piece of writing that's had a profound impact on her, Kate chose Charles Simic's poem Gray-Headed Schoolchildren. Born in Serbia, Simic came to the US as a teenager, but went on to write his poems in English, win the Pulitzer prize, and become the U.S. Poet Laureate. His poetry is often stark, perhaps reflecting his formative years, spent surviving World War II. Note: This interview is the sixth in a ThoughtCast series which examines a specific piece of writing — be it a poem, play, novel, short story, work of non-fiction or scrap of papyrus — that's had a significant influence on the interviewee, that's shaped and moved them. Prior interviewees include author Tom Perrotta, poetry critic Helen Vendler, and other independent bookstore owners - from Ireland! Click here to listen (11 minutes.)

Y2K looms large as Overlapping Dialogue concludes our series on the cinema of the 1990s with two satires situated deep in the Clinton years: Election and American Beauty. But before we celebrate the end of an era, we dive into a Blue Plate Special discussion involving our thoughts on some recent theatrical re-releases (American Graffiti and They Live) in the midst of the ongoing Hollywood strikes, puzzle over the impact of the "critical metric" site Rotten Tomatoes, and generally wrestle with the larger legacies left by the films of 1999 while also debating how it stacks up to other heralded movie years. Upon dispensing with the pleasantries, we dive into the muck generated by both of our spotlighted films: listen as we appreciate Alexander Payne and Tom Perrotta's vision of Middle American angst while objecting to the smug aperture through which Sam Mendes and Alan Ball forcefully demand we "look closer." As always, please like, subscribe, rate, and review us on all of our channels, which include Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Contact us at huffmanbrothersproductions@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.

Donald goes through “The Heart Attack,”  the eighth episode of season two, exploring the origins of the incredible Hulk, speculating on the debut of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, and gushing over the indelible Stephen Tobolowsky.  Check out the interview about the podcast at xraylitmag.com Here are the books and authors discussed in this episode: Caylin Capra-Thomas Little Children by Tom Perrotta (2004) John Updike The Incredible Hulk #1 Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Joseph Campbell Stephen Tobolowsky (!!!)

If you've never seen ELECTION, or haven't seen it in a while, you might think of it as a quirky tale of a try-hard shrew-in-training who cares too much about winning an election. But take a closer look and you'll find that Tracy is by no means the villain of the piece. For film commentator, festival programmer, and The Final Girls co-host Anna Bogutskaya -- whose new book is called UNLIKEABLE FEMALE CHARACTERS -- Tracy embodied a personal inner striver that she couldn't deny, and refuses to apologize for. Then, one quick thing about Jordan sitting in as guest-host for Bullseye, where she was reunited with Bridget Everett!***With Jordan Crucchiola and Anna Bogutskaya

On this Selected Shorts program, host Meg Wolitzer presents stories about journeys—physical and emotional—that end in unexpected places.  In “A Woman Driving Alone,” by Marie-Helene Bertino, the main character travels s long way to see a friend, but seems also to be escaping a challenging moment in her life.  The piece was commissioned for Selected Shorts' anthology Small Odysseys, and is read by Amber Tamblyn.  In Tom Perrotta's “Nine Inches”, a teacher drives only across town, to chaperone a middle school dance, but almost gets into trouble himself.  The story is performed by Santino Fontana.

Erin and Paul review two films about pleasant-looking small towns and suburbs that are actually hotbeds of lust and adultery: Todd Field's 2006 adaptation of Tom Perrotta's novel LITTLE CHILDREN and Mark Robson's 1957 adaptation of Grace Metalious' bestseller PEYTON PLACE. Plus: our quick takes on MOONAGE DAYDREAM, BONES AND ALL, SHE SAID, GLASS ONION, TAR, TERRIFIER 2, PIGGY, THE MENU, THE FABELMANS and ARMAGEDDON TIME.

It's time to clear the docket! With the holiday season in full swing, we are tackling LEFTOVERS. What should one do with leftover Halloween candy? Are pumpkins acceptable to use as decor after Halloween? How does Tom Perrotta, the writer of the novel THE LEFTOVERS, enjoy his holiday leftovers? All this plus office breakfast burrito leftover policy, freezer technique, and much more!

Novelist Tom Perrotta joins Fiction/Non/Fiction hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss the upcoming midterm elections through the lens of his new novel, Tracy Flick Can't Win, his second about the title character. Tracy Flick serves as an avatar for elite liberalism—a way many view the Democratic Party, he argues, whether the Dems are aware of it or not. Perrotta talks about what it means for his character, and many Americans, to be Republicans at heart while finding it necessary to lean toward the Democratic Party in light of Trump-era Republicanism. He also reads from the novel and explains how #MeToo influenced his decision to return to the iconic heroine. To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/. This podcast is produced by Anne Kniggendorf. Selected Readings: Tom Perrotta Election Tracy Flick Can't Win Mrs. Fletcher The Leftovers Little Children Bad Haircut The Wishbones Joe College The Abstinence Teacher Nine Inches Others: "Rhyming Action," by Charles Baxter, from Michigan Quarterly Review, Vol. 35, No. 4 (also in Burning Down the House) 5 scenarios that could decide the Senate in 2022, The Washington Post On Feminism and Fictionalized Histories: Curtis Sittenfeld Tackles Centrism, Clintonism and All Things ‘Hillary Rodham' (Fiction/Non/Fiction Season 3, Episode 18)  Charles Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Plotz talks with with author Tom Perrotta about why Tracy Flick doesn't have the life she dreamed of in his new novel, Tracy Flick Can't Win. A sequel to Perrotta's 1998 novel Election, Tracy Flick Can't Win meets up with Tracy Flick decades later where she's a single mother and assistant principal of a New Jersey high school.  Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Plotz talks with with author Tom Perrotta about why Tracy Flick doesn't have the life she dreamed of in his new novel, Tracy Flick Can't Win. A sequel to Perrotta's 1998 novel Election, Tracy Flick Can't Win meets up with Tracy Flick decades later where she's a single mother and assistant principal of a New Jersey high school.  Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Plotz talks with with author Tom Perrotta about why Tracy Flick doesn't have the life she dreamed of in his new novel, Tracy Flick Can't Win. A sequel to Perrotta's 1998 novel Election, Tracy Flick Can't Win meets up with Tracy Flick decades later where she's a single mother and assistant principal of a New Jersey high school.  Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Plotz talks with with author Tom Perrotta about why Tracy Flick doesn't have the life she dreamed of in his new novel, Tracy Flick Can't Win. A sequel to Perrotta's 1998 novel Election, Tracy Flick Can't Win meets up with Tracy Flick decades later where she's a single mother and assistant principal of a New Jersey high school.  Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We loved this episode! We talk with agent Ismita Hussain (Great Dog Literary) about short stories, writers making mistakes with QueryManager, New Adult, and what makes a query work for her—and for the majority of agents. Listen in as she goes over what ten writers did right, did wrong—and how their work can help you present your book in the best possible light. Want to go over your query or first few pages with Ismita? Sign up here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/ismita-hussain Ismita is a Georgia native and graduate of Emory University, where she studied Human Health and Italian. During college, she also worked for various Atlanta area hospitals in departments ranging from neonatal to geriatric care. In her Desi household, she grew up speaking Bangla, Hindi, and Urdu. Ismita is a founding member of Disability in Publishing and currently serves as their External Relations Lead. She is also a part of the Literary Agents of Change Mentorship Program 2022 cohort. Ismita represents literary fiction, health-related non-fiction, YA, and short story collections. Some of her favorite authors are Flannery O'Connor, Cormac McCarthy, Oscar Wilde, and Tom Perrotta. Ismita is especially drawn to fiction with a Southern setting, gritty realist writing, and any books that explore health or disability. Ultimately though, she's a sucker for writing with a great sense of humor. Her client list and more about Great Dog Literary can be found on www.greatdogliterary.com. You can also find her on Twitter @ismita_h .

Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling novelist Tom Perrotta to talk about his latest novel, Tracy Flick Can't Win, which is something of a sequel to his 1998 hit, Election. Tom explains how this story took shape first as a novel about the character Vito Falcone, then as a response to the way the world has changed since we first met Tracy Flick (who was made famous by the Reese Witherspoon in the Oscar-nominated adaption of the book), and then finally as an ensemble novel to showcase Tom's maturity both as a writer and as a person. The two also discuss their thoughts on middle age, the longevity of writers' careers compared to those in other fields, and why they believe everyone has a fascinating story to share.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T33aCfBookshop: https://bit.ly/3dSlH5hSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Meg Walker talk to bestselling novelist and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Tom Perrotta about his new sequel to ELECTION two decades in the making, TRACY FLICK CAN'T WIN.

We're still in our Amuse Douche era, sis! This time we talk Leo D, Wacky Tilda, and Tom Perrotta's opus "Little Children"!

Returning guest Giri Nathan, who writes about tennis for Defector and Racquet, joins Thirty Love host Carl Bialik the day after Serena Williams's loss in what she has said will be her final tournament, to talk about what he saw at her last match of this tournament. We also talk about whether there will ever be an event like her retirement at a future Open, and about Nathan being awarded the inaugural Tom Perrotta Prize for Tennis Journalism by the International Tennis Writers Association during this year's tournament. Thirty Love is back for a mini-season around the 2022 U.S. Open. Have feedback, a suggestion for a Thirty Love guest, or anything else you want to say? Email Carl at bialik@pm.me Music by Lee Rosevere: "Credit Roll" and "Glass Android."

Returning guest Jim Chairusmi, part of the Wall Street Journal's team covering the 2022 U.S. Open, joins Thirty Love host Carl Bialik the day after Serena Williams's loss in what she has said will be her final tournament, to talk about what's next for her and he sister Venus Williams. We also talk about what's left in the tournament and memories of Tom Perrotta. Thirty Love is back for a mini-season around the 2022 U.S. Open. Have feedback, a suggestion for a Thirty Love guest, or anything else you want to say? Email Carl at bialik@pm.me Music by Lee Rosevere: "Credit Roll" and "Glass Android."

Book Vs. Movie: ElectionThe 1998 Novel Vs. the 1999 FilmThe Margos have had the Tom Perrotta novel Election on their list to cover since the podcast began in 2008, but for some reason--it was not made available until this summer. Who could forget Reese Witherspoon's performance as Tracy Flick? Matthew Broderick's last line in the Alexander Payne movie? The story is about an ambitious woman who will win her high school presidential campaign no matter what made Witherspoon a star. Her character became an avatar for people who tried too hard and were overbearing. Tracy believes she will easily win the election, not counting one of her teachers (Mr. M.) has it in for her; one of her fellow students is doing it as a goof (nice, but not very bright Paul Warren) while his sister (Tammy) is doing it in retaliation against Paul's girlfriend Lisa (who used to date Tammy.) The teacher who has sex with Tracy (while his wife is pregnant!) loses his job, which makes Mr. M. angry, and he feels he needs to rob her of an election win. Now that there is a new Perrotta novel, a sequel called Tracy Flick Can't Win, is it time to have a new look at not only her character but also the plot in the first place? Who were the villains here? Why does Mr. M. hate her so much? The Margos have so much to unpack here!This episode is sponsored by Kensington Books and the novel Twice a Quinceaňera by Yamile Saied Méndez.“This book will set your dreams on fire” –praise for Yamile Saied Mendez by Reese Witherspoon for Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez.Instead of losing the deposit on her wedding venue, a jilted bride decides to throw herself a quinceañera (times two) for her 30th birthday in this effervescent rom-com from Yamile Saied Méndez, the acclaimed author of the Reese Witherspoon YA Book Club Pick FURIA. For fans of Never Been Kissed, 13 Going on 30, and The Wedding Singer…con azucar y amor. One month short of her wedding day—and her thirtieth birthday—Nadia Palacio finds herself standing up to her infuriating, cheating fiancé for the first time in…well, ever. But that same courage doesn't translate to breaking the news to her Argentinian family. She's hyperventilating before facing them when she glimpses a magazine piece about a Latina woman celebrating herself—with a second quinceañera, a.k.a. Sweet 15! Yamile (pronounced sha-MEE-lay) Saied Méndez is an Argentinian-American Pura Belpré gold medal-winning author of picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction. An inaugural Walter Dean Myers Grant recipient, she's a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts and Voices of Our Nations (VONA). Her young adult novel, Fusia, was a Reese Witherspoon X Hello Sunshine YA Pick and she's a founding member of Las Musas, a collective of women and nonbinary Latinx creators. Born and raised in Rosario, Argentina—to a family with roots from all over the world—she now lives in Utah with her Puerto Rican husband, five multicultural kids, two bilingual dogs, and one majestic cat. Visit her online at YamileSMendez.com. You can find her social media @YamilleSMendez In this ep the Margos discuss:The popularity of the movie and early Tracy Flick “memes.”The incredible cast of the movieThe controversy around Andrew PayneThe cast: Matthew Broderick (Jim McAllister,) Reese Witherspoon (Tracy Flick,) Chris Klein (Paul Metzler,) Jessica Campbell (Tammy Metzler,) Phil Reeves (Principal Walt Hendricks,) Molly Hagan (Diane McAllister,) Colleen Camp (Judith Flick,) Nicholas D'Agosoto,) Jeanine Jackson (Jo Metzler) Holmes Osbourne (Dick Metzler,) Mark Herelik,) Delaney Driscoll (Linda Novotny,) Matt Malloy (Vice Principal Ron Ball,) Frankie Ingrassia as Lisa Flanagan,) and Pegi Georgeson as Ballot Lady. Clips used:Mr. M accuses Tracy of vandalizingElection 1999 trailerTracy confronts PaulTammy gives her speechMr. M sees Tracy in DCMusic by Rolfe KentBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Book Vs. Movie: ElectionThe 1998 Novel Vs. the 1999 FilmThe Margos have had the Tom Perrotta novel Election on their list to cover since the podcast began in 2008, but for some reason--it was not made available until this summer. Who could forget Reese Witherspoon's performance as Tracy Flick? Matthew Broderick's last line in the Alexander Payne movie? The story is about an ambitious woman who will win her high school presidential campaign no matter what made Witherspoon a star. Her character became an avatar for people who tried too hard and were overbearing. Tracy believes she will easily win the election, not counting one of her teachers (Mr. M.) has it in for her; one of her fellow students is doing it as a goof (nice, but not very bright Paul Warren) while his sister (Tammy) is doing it in retaliation against Paul's girlfriend Lisa (who used to date Tammy.) The teacher who has sex with Tracy (while his wife is pregnant!) loses his job, which makes Mr. M. angry, and he feels he needs to rob her of an election win. Now that there is a new Perrotta novel, a sequel called Tracy Flick Can't Win, is it time to have a new look at not only her character but also the plot in the first place? Who were the villains here? Why does Mr. M. hate her so much? The Margos have so much to unpack here!This episode is sponsored by Kensington Books and the novel Twice a Quinceaňera by Yamile Saied Méndez.“This book will set your dreams on fire” –praise for Yamile Saied Mendez by Reese Witherspoon for Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez.Instead of losing the deposit on her wedding venue, a jilted bride decides to throw herself a quinceañera (times two) for her 30th birthday in this effervescent rom-com from Yamile Saied Méndez, the acclaimed author of the Reese Witherspoon YA Book Club Pick FURIA. For fans of Never Been Kissed, 13 Going on 30, and The Wedding Singer…con azucar y amor. One month short of her wedding day—and her thirtieth birthday—Nadia Palacio finds herself standing up to her infuriating, cheating fiancé for the first time in…well, ever. But that same courage doesn't translate to breaking the news to her Argentinian family. She's hyperventilating before facing them when she glimpses a magazine piece about a Latina woman celebrating herself—with a second quinceañera, a.k.a. Sweet 15! Yamile (pronounced sha-MEE-lay) Saied Méndez is an Argentinian-American Pura Belpré gold medal-winning author of picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction. An inaugural Walter Dean Myers Grant recipient, she's a graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts and Voices of Our Nations (VONA). Her young adult novel, Fusia, was a Reese Witherspoon X Hello Sunshine YA Pick and she's a founding member of Las Musas, a collective of women and nonbinary Latinx creators. Born and raised in Rosario, Argentina—to a family with roots from all over the world—she now lives in Utah with her Puerto Rican husband, five multicultural kids, two bilingual dogs, and one majestic cat. Visit her online at YamileSMendez.com. You can find her social media @YamilleSMendez In this ep the Margos discuss:The popularity of the movie and early Tracy Flick “memes.”The incredible cast of the movieThe controversy around Andrew PayneThe cast: Matthew Broderick (Jim McAllister,) Reese Witherspoon (Tracy Flick,) Chris Klein (Paul Metzler,) Jessica Campbell (Tammy Metzler,) Phil Reeves (Principal Walt Hendricks,) Molly Hagan (Diane McAllister,) Colleen Camp (Judith Flick,) Nicholas D'Agosoto,) Jeanine Jackson (Jo Metzler) Holmes Osbourne (Dick Metzler,) Mark Herelik,) Delaney Driscoll (Linda Novotny,) Matt Malloy (Vice Principal Ron Ball,) Frankie Ingrassia as Lisa Flanagan,) and Pegi Georgeson as Ballot Lady. Clips used:Mr. M accuses Tracy of vandalizingElection 1999 trailerTracy confronts PaulTammy gives her speechMr. M sees Tracy in DCMusic by Rolfe KentBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Tom Perrotta introduced the world to Tracy Flick in his 1998 novel "Election," which was made into a film starring Reese Witherspoon. Now he has a new novel about the character, "Tracy Flick Can't Win." Here & Now's Emiko Tamagawa talks with Perrotta about the character and the book. And, with "Better Caul Saul" ending and AMC's other big show "The Walking Dead" nearing its final season, what's next for the network? NPR TV critic Eric Deggans weighs in.

In Episode 120, Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and I circle back to the books we shared in the Summer 2022 Book Preview — now that we've actually had a chance to read them.  Returning to our 12 summer releases, we take a look at what worked and what didn't.  Also, with both of our personal lives demanding more of our attention lately, our reading lives have definitely been impacted.  This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Sarah had a 5 star book! Catherine and Sarah share their Summer 2022 reading stats and success rates. The best and worst picks from the Summer 2022 Book Preview. Books We Read Before the Preview [6:38] Sarah's Picks: The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger (July 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[7:20]  Dirt Creek by Hayley Scrivenor (August 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [9:27]  Summer 2022 Circle Back [6:38] June Sarah's Picks: These Impossible Things by Salma El-Wardany (June 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:59] The Measure by Nikki Erlick (June 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:19] Catherine's Picks: Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley (June 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:10] Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta (June 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[17:40]  Girls They Write Songs About by Carlene Bauer (June 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:03]  July Sarah's Picks: Crying in the Bathroom by Erika L. Sánchez (July 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:49]  The Work Wife by Alison B. Hart (July 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:30]  Catherine's Picks: Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark (July 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[36:45] Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress (July 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[42:48]  August Catherine's Pick: Bookish People by Susan Coll (August 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:50] Other Books Mentioned Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe [4:33]  Corrections in Ink by Keri Blakinger [4:35]  The Midcoast by Adam White [4:40]  How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder [4:42]  The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger [8:57]  Election by Tom Perrotta [17:48]  The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta [22:02]  Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [23:38]  Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [23:42]  The One by John Marrs [24:08] The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin [26:45]  I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez [33:15]  Finding Me by Viola Davis [36:05] The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [45:25]  Now Is Not the Time To Panic by Kevin Wilson (November 8, 2022) [46:15] Other Links Sarah's Bookshelves 2022 Summer Reading Guide About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.

Tom Perrotta is my guest on this week's That's How I Remember It. Tom is a fantastic author of at least eight novels, many of which have been made into films and TV series. This includes Election, Little Children, Mrs. Fletcher, and The Leftovers. On this episode we talk about his decision to revisit the Election character Tracy Flick in his new novel Tracy Flick Can't Win, and his approach. We also spoke about high school reunions, nostalgia, personal narratives, how he uses smaller stories to connect to national conversations, and how TV and film adaptations affect his own relationship with his work. This was such a cool talk; I hope you'll check it out and subscribe.

Tom Perrotta joins Marrie to talk about his latest novel, Tracy Flick Can't Win. The author of nine previous works of fiction, Perrotta wrote Election, The Leftovers, Little Children and Mrs. Fletcher, all of which have been adapted to screen. The conversation covers the #metoo movement and how feminism and the women's rights movement has evolved since Election came out 25 years ago. Perrotta discusses how he approaches politics in fiction, and what he failed to see coming in this country despite setting his novels in America's suburbs. He also shares insights into his writing process including the importance of drawing a distinct time-frame around your novel, writing from various points of view, how writing for the screen has helped his fiction, and so much more.For more information about the show, as well as additional writing tips, prompts, and perks, visit our Patreon page here. Download audio.  (Recorded on August 11, 2022)(Broadcast date: August 15, 2022) Music and sound design by Travis Barrett Barbara DeMarco-Barrett: www.penonfire.com Marrie Stone: www.marriestone.com Travis Barrett: https://travisbarrett.mykajabi.com

Today's episode is a special double feature! Joe, Emma and Rachel are joined by Christian from Kanopy to offer up some book and movie recommendations. Titles mentioned in this episode: Joe's Titles True Biz by Sara Novic  Born This Way Presents: Deaf Out Loud  Recitatif by Toni Morrison  Toni Morrison The Pieces I Am  Freak Show by James St. James  Party Monster by James St. James  Freak Show   Party Monster  Rachel's Titles Sound City: One of the Greatest Unsung Recording Studios  The Storyteller by Dave Grohl   The Other F Word: Punk Rock Fathers  Sellout by Dan Ozzi  NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories  Strike a Pose  The House of Impossible Beauties by Joseph Cassara   Election  Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta   Emma's Titles Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid   The Bling Ring by Nancy Jo Sales Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen   Echo in the Canyon Sleeping with Other People  Lady Bird The Bling Ring Christian's Titles Nosferatu Brighton Rock Girl With the Dragon Tattoo We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com. You can find Kanopy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @Kanopy. Happy Reading! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonnie Garmus talks to Carol Fitzgerald about her debut novel, LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY, which has been getting a ton of buzz since it came out in April. It was a “Good Morning America” Book Club selection for April and an instant New York Times bestseller. Bonnie shares that one day she walked away from a meeting, headed to her desk, and banged out the first chapter of the book --- and explains what inspired that. She also talks about Elizabeth Zott being a character in an earlier book draft, where her role was not part of the main storyline, and why she loves writing her. She studied chemistry to write this book and brought on chemist friends to check her work lest the publisher's copywriters needed to brush up on their science skills. She discusses why she wanted to set the book against the timing of the late '50s and '60s. Carol guesses why Bonnie's dog is named 99; Bonnie likes her idea, but that is not the reason. They also explore the rest of the characters, including the amazing dog Six-Thirty. Books mentioned in this interview: LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by Bonnie Garmus: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677234/lessons-in-chemistry-by-bonnie-garmus/ More Bookreporter Talks To: Katie Runde: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQHnE... Meg Mitchell Moore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS_qe... Tom Perrotta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WTvm... Julie Clark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_hvO… Check out our Bookaccino Book Club live 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/boo… FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Photography Credit: Greg Fitzgerald Produced by Jordan Redd Productions

Director James Burrows joins us to talk about making America laugh with sitcoms like "Cheers" and “Will & Grace.” Also, "Election" author Tom Perrotta on revisiting his overly ambitious protagonist, Tracy Flick. And writer Abbey Bender on the rise and fall and allure of the erotic thriller.

Jennifer Hillier talks to Carol Fitzgerald about her latest thriller, THINGS WE DO IN THE DARK, set in the 1990s. They talk about how the technology of the time period affected the way the characters communicated with each other. They delve into the characters relationships with one another, and how this changes throughout the novel. Books mentioned in this interview: THINGS WE DO IN THE DARK by Jennifer Hillier: https://jenniferhillierbooks.com/book... More Bookreporter Talks To: Katie Runde: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQHnE... Meg Mitchel Moore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS_qe... Tom Perrotta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WTvm... Julie Clark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_hvO… Check out our Bookaccino Book Club live 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/boo… FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Photography Credit: Greg Fitzgerald Video Edited by Jordan Redd

Lucy Liu, Dennis Boutsikaris, and other talented performers rivet listeners with Tom Perotta's sequel to ELECTION. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Michele Cobb discuss the multi-cast performance reintroducing us to Tracy Flick, now a middle-aged assistant principal hoping for a promotion. When a rich alum insists that Green Meadow High School create a Hall of Fame featuring successful graduates, it stirs up troubling memories for the whole community. A lively ensemble performance that will captivate listeners right up to the audiobook's unexpected, timely conclusion. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from Graphic Audio, A Movie in Your Mind. Try a new spectacular original super-heroic series available in no other format! TANGENT KNIGHTS by Christopher L. Bennett. The Full Cast Audiobook #2: Tempest Tossed is out now at GraphicAudio.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Tom Perrotta returns with the much-anticipated sequel to his acclaimed novel, Election. In Tracy Flick Can't Win, Tracy has become an assistant principal at a public high school in New Jersey. When the role of principal suddenly opens up, Tracy thinks her hard work will automatically qualify her for a promotion... but she finds herself campaigning once again. Perrotta joins us to discuss.

Tom Perrotta talks to Carol Fitzgerald about his new book TRACY FLICK CAN'T WIN, which is a follow up to his 1998 bestseller, ELECTION. Tom talks about what drew him to write about Tracy again, as well as how she has become an icon. He sheds light on his work as a comic writer, as well as what it was like to work on Mrs. Fletcher and The Leftovers on HBO. Curious if Reese Witherspoon, who played Tracy in Election on the screen has weighed in on TRACY FLICK CAN'T WIN? Tom lets us know. Books discussed in this video: TRACY FLICK CAN'T WIN by Tom Perrotta: https://www.simonandschuster.com/book... More Bookreporter Talks To: Julie Clark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_hvO... Janet Skeslien Charles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47Sx9... Chris Pavone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkicM... Check out our Bookaccino Book Club live events! Lisa Scottoline: https://youtu.be/-SCBGFZeoaM Lisa See: https://youtu.be/SdfiOwpBJ2s Sign up for the weekly Bookreporter.com newsletter here: http://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/boo... FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Photography Credit: Greg Fitzgerald Video Edited by Jordan Redd

In his latest novel, Tracy Flick Can't Win, author Tom Perrotta attempts to wrestle his iconic character (which Reece Witherspoon helped to brand in the 1998 film Election) away from the zeitgeist and return her to the fictional universe he created for her. Mike and Tom discuss how one does that exactly. Also, you may not be following the internet the way Donald Trump does. And in the Spiel, Mike mulls over the Supreme Court ruling on guns. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Novelist Tom Perrotta talks about his new book, Tracy Flick Can't Win, which revisits his most iconic character, made famous by Reese Witherspoon in the movie adaptation of Election. Dance critic and novelist Martha Schabas takes us through the history of Swan Lake and also touches on her latest book, My Face in the Light. Comedian Isabel Kanaan tells us how her new sketch comedy series, Abroad, pulls directly from her experience immigrating to Canada from the Philippines when she was 16.

You've probably seen it: Reese Witherspoon playing ambitious, throat-cutting Tracy Flick in the 1999 movie Election. It's the film adaptation of Tom Perrotta's novel of the same name. Now, Perrotta has written a sequel called Tracy Flick Can't Win. In it, we meet Tracy Flick in middle age and just a tad bit away from accomplishing her high school dreams of becoming president of the United States. In an interview with All Things Considered, Perrotta told Sascha Pfiffer that he wanted to revisit this character's story to reflect on ambition, success, and the softening that happens in middle age.

Few fictional characters in recent decades have been as intensely discussed as Tracy Flick. The ambitious teenage protagonist of Tom Perrotta's novel “Election” (1998) and the ensuing film adaptation, starring Reese Witherspoon, has been reconsidered in recent years as misunderstood and unfairly maligned. On this week's podcast, Perrotta talks about Tracy's return in his new novel, “Tracy Flick Can't Win.”“I think most people, when they think about Tracy Flick — I say this in all sad modesty — they're thinking about Tracy in the movie,” Perrotta says. “‘Election' as a book didn't make a huge splash, and Reese Witherspoon's performance was so powerful that I think the debate is really around Tracy in the film. And maybe to some degree me writing this book was an attempt to reclaim my own version of Tracy.”Ann Leary visits the podcast to discuss her new novel, “The Foundling,” which was inspired by the real-life story of Leary's grandmother, who worked, in the 1930s, at a public asylum that sequestered “unfit” women. Leary did a great deal of research for the book, and felt freedom in being able to bring it to bear in a work of fiction rather than history.“I really wanted a story,” Leary says. “I could write about the widespread practice of eugenics, but I would have to kind of stick it to the place where my grandmother worked. And what I did in my novel was read about many other asylums, because there were many others. And I was able to make a fictitious place where I used things that I'd learned from the various different institutions.”Also on this week's episode, Alexandra Alter has news from the publishing world; and Gregory Cowles and Elizabeth Harris talk about what they've been reading. John Williams is the host.Here are the books discussed in this week's “What We're Reading”:“frank: sonnets” by Diane Seuss“Life Between the Tides” by Adam Nicolson“Saturday Night and Sunday Morning” by Alan SillitoeWe would love to hear your thoughts about this episode, and about the Book Review's podcast in general. You can send them to books@nytimes.com.

“Tracy never went away. So yes, you can say I'm bringing her back, but the culture kept her in circulation in a way that was really interesting to me, and at times a little alienating. It's like you create a character and, suddenly, she's played brilliantly by Reese Witherspoon, and in a sense, that becomes the public's image of the character — and I love that performance as much as anybody. But then Tracy got picked up by political journalists and by the internet as a kind of shorthand for an overly ambitious woman… In a sense she became a kind of touchstone and a shorthand and sometimes a bit of a stereotype, caricature, whatever.” Tracy Flick Can't Win is the first time Tom Perrotta (Election, Little Children, The Leftovers, Mrs. Fletcher) has revisited a character from one of his bestselling novels, and his timing couldn't be better. Tom joins us on the show to talk about comic (and counterintuitive) openers, why he returned to Tracy's orbit, how our own stories change over time, mental gymnastics, why he doesn't see himself as a satirist, adapting his work for the screen and much more with Poured Over's host, Miwa Messer. Featured Books: Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta Election by Tom Perrotta   Poured Over is produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).   A full transcript of this episode is available here.

Welcome to the Summer 2022 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out June through mid-August.   This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Introducing Summer Shelves (a companion to my Summer Reading Guide)… In addition to my annual 2022 Summer Reading Guide, I introduced Summer Shelves, a companion exclusively for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo). Summer Shelves features BACKLIST summer reading recommendations from over 25 former podcast guests and our team members. The Summer Shelves design is clean, crisp, and unique and is available in a PDF file format via Patreon. If you'd like to get the Summer Shelves companion guide, you can sign up to be a Superstars patron here. You'll also get access to a monthly bonus podcast series called Double Booked (where Catherine or Susie and I share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show) and my Rock Your Reading Tracker. Plus, as a patron you can listen to the quarterly bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books that we're excited about that we did not share in the regular Preview episode.  Get Summer Shelves! Highlights The summer theme lands on the spectrum of female relationships — some healthy and some toxic.   Catherine is more optimistic for these summer releases. Debut novels make up 4 of Sarah's 6 picks! Catherine and Sarah fall into an impromptu new game of Guess What Book This Sounds Like? Catherine shares a funny author meeting gaffe from her past. Catherine and Sarah share their #1 summer release picks. Summer 2022 Book Preview [2:33] June Sarah's Picks: These Impossible Things by Salma El-Wardany (June 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [5:11] The Measure by Nikki Erlick (June 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:08] Catherine's Picks: Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley (June 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:16] Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta (June 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:46]  Girls They Write Songs About by Carlene Bauer (June 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:41]  July Sarah's Picks: The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger (July 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:12]  Crying in the Bathroom by Erika L. Sánchez (July 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:12]  The Work Wife by Alison B. Hart (July 19) | Amazon [30:24]  Catherine's Picks: Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark (July 5) | Amazon [27:20] Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress (July 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [34:15]  August Sarah's Pick: Dirt Creek by Hayley Scrivenor (August 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [37:03]  Catherine's Pick: Bookish People by Susan Coll (August 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:57] Other Books Mentioned Upgrade by Blake Crouch (July 12) [3:51]  Normal People by Sally Rooney [6:52]  Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney [6:55]  There There by Tommy Orange [9:44] Brown Girls by Daphne Palasi Andreades [10:00] American Predator by Maureen Callahan [11:00] The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin [11:57]  Election by Tom Perrotta [14:51]  The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta [15:11]  The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger [18:50]  Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [19:53]  Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven [20:10]  Frances and Bernard by Carlene Bauer [22:54]  The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer [24:42] Love and Saffron by Kim Fay [24:50]  I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez [25:23]  A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost [26:29]  Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid [32:05]  The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer [35:22]  The Ensemble by Aja Gabel [35:29]  The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale [35:33]  The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb [36:11]  Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett [39:06]  The Mothers by Brit Bennett [39:09]  The Dry by Jane Harper [39:37]  We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker [40:23]  Descent by Tim Johnston [41:08]  The Stager by Susan Coll [44:19]  About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.

Nicole and Gayle give their May and June new book releases for summer reads. They announce the March Madness winner of this year, you'll be surprised. Listen to the episode to get inspired on what's being released soon so you can grab the book for your summer vacation! The next episode will cover July's new releases. As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: Like A House On Fire by Lauren McBrayer | https://amzn.to/3KO6Lj1 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593331828 (Bookshop) Eventide by Kent Haruf | https://amzn.to/3G0liHj (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780375725760 (Bookshop) Out Of The Corner by Jennifer Grey | https://amzn.to/3sNeSGd (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593356708 (Bookshop) Cover Story by Susan Rigetti | https://amzn.to/3G89oLF (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780063072053 (Bookshop) The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas | https://amzn.to/3iEoXAQ (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781984880598 (Bookshop) The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | https://amzn.to/3lcMed7 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250125903 (Bookshop) Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley | https://amzn.to/3MxOlVl (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593318935 (Bookshop) The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781501133572 (Bookshop) It All Comes Down to This by Therese Anne Fowler | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250278074 (Bookshop) This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub | https://amzn.to/3MtQ7GQ (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780525539001 (Bookshop) These Impossible Things by Salma El-Wardany | https://amzn.to/3MCU8Jm (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781538709306 (Bookshop) The Shore by Katie Runde | https://amzn.to/3wvwOYo (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781982180171 (Bookshop) The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand | https://amzn.to/39B6p26 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780316258678 (Bookshop) Nuclear Family by Joseph Han | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781982180171 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781640094864 (Bookshop) Blood Orange Night: My Journey to the Edge of Madness by Melissa Bond | https://amzn.to/3wuawGe (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781982188276 (Bookshop) Counterfeit by Kirsten Chen | https://amzn.to/39ybmsy (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780063119543 (Bookshop) Hurricane Girl by Marcy Dermansky | https://amzn.to/3MxPUT0 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593320884 (Bookshop) Can't Look Away by Carola Lovering | https://amzn.to/3Px1m37 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250271396 (Bookshop) So Happy For You by Celia Lasky | https://amzn.to/3NoMySl (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781335426901 (Bookshop) Dele Weds Destiny by Tomi Obaro | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593607848 (Bookshop) The Long Answer by Anna Hogeland | https://amzn.to/3My7c2y (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593418130 (Bookshop) Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta | https://amzn.to/386tSYe (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781501144066 (Bookshop) Flying Solo by Linda Holmes | https://amzn.to/3yhsPQr (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780525619277 (Bookshop) Horse by Geraldine Brooks | https://amzn.to/3z4476z (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780399562969 (Bookshop) The Catch by Alison Fairbrother | https://amzn.to/3G0ZBH7 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593134290 (Bookshop)

Welcome to a new episode! Nicole and Gayle talk about what they've been reading these days. Listen to know what book has made it to be the one competing against The Idea of You by Robinne Lee. https://forms.gle/PjmrRdfHDjAwjwU68 (Here you can vote)! The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas vs. The Idea of You by Robinne Lee As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez | https://amzn.to/3J9NMi0 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593337691 (Bookshop) These Precious Days by Ann Patchett | https://amzn.to/3kH8n3p (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780063092785 (Bookshop) The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | https://amzn.to/3lcMed7 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250125903 (Bookshop) The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas | https://amzn.to/3iEoXAQ (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781984880598 (Bookshop) Like A House On Fire by Lauren McBrayer | https://amzn.to/3KO6Lj1 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593331828 (Bookshop) Marrying The Ketchups by Jennifer Close | https://amzn.to/3KMOKRW (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780525658870 (Bookshop) Flying Solo by Linda Holmes | https://amzn.to/3yhsPQr (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780525619277 (Bookshop) Everything Must Go by Camille Pagan | https://amzn.to/3w6zOJh (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781542037426 (Bookshop) Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta | https://amzn.to/386tSYe (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781501144066 (Bookshop)

Tom Perrotta is the bestselling author of nine works of fiction, including Election and Little Children, both of which were made into Oscar-nominated films, and The Leftovers, which was adapted into a critically acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning HBO series. His other books include Bad Haircut, The Wishbones, Joe College, The Abstinence Teacher, Nine Inches, and his newest, Mrs. Fletcher. His work has been translated into a multitude of languages. Perrotta grew up in New Jersey and lives outside of Boston. http://tomperrotta.com · www.creativeprocess.info

We're bringing back one of our favorite podcast series, Backlist Book Club! In today's episode of From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter Mclendon @shelfbyshelf are discussing the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Beloved by Toni Morrison. The books mentioned in this episode can be purchased from The Bookshelf: Summer I Turned Pretty Book Club Beloved by Toni Morrison Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard Less by Andrew Sean Greer This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  Thank you again to this week's sponsor, The 101st annual Rose Show and Festival, here in Thomasville, Georgia. If you want to come for the weekend and experience the flowers, fun, food, and shopping in beautiful Thomasville GA, plan your visit at thomasvillega.com. This week Annie is reading Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow. Hunter is reading Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on iTunes. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are... Donna Hetchler, Angie Erickson, Cammy Tidwell, Chantalle C, Nicole Marsee, Wendi Jenkins, Laurie johnson and Kate Johnston Tucker. Libro.FM: Libro.fm lets you purchase audiobooks directly from your favorite local bookstore (Like The Bookshelf). You can pick from more than 215,000 audiobooks, and you'll get the same audiobooks at the same price as the largest audiobook company out there (you know the name). But you'll be part of a different story -- one that supports community. All you need is a smart phone and the free Libro.fm app. Right now, if you sign up for a new membership, you will get 2 audiobooks for the price of one. All you have to do is enter FRONTPORCH at checkout or follow this link: https://tidd.ly/3C2zVbb Flodesk: Do you receive a weekly or monthly newsletter from one of your favorite brands? Like maybe From the Front Porch (Or The Bookshelf)... Did you ever wonder, ‘how do they make such gorgeous emails?'  Flodesk is an email marketing service provider that's built for creators, by creators, and it's easy to use. We've been using it for a couple of years now, and I personally love it. And right now you can get 50% off your Flodesk subscription by going to: flodesk.com/c/THEFRONTPORCH