Podcasts about woods the extraordinary story

Michael Finkel - The Stranger in the Woods - The Extraordinary Story of the Last True HermitJuly 31In 1986, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the forest. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later, when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even through brutal winters, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water, and to avoid freezing to death. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothing, reading material, and other provisions, taking only what he needed but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of his secluded life—why did he leave? what did he learn?—as well as the challenges he has faced since returning to the world. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Send us a textIntrepid author and explorer, Michael Finkel lived as an expat in the South of France and skied down the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.  His tales from Iran, China, the Congo and around the world offer challenging perspectives on how travel can shape our worldview.From the harsh realities of crab fishing in the Bering Sea to the complexities of war as a combat journalist in Afghanistan, he tells of resilience and unexpected kindness amidst adversity. The convo shifts to appreciation for Italy's vibrant cuisine and culture, drawing comparisons with life in France, and Mike shares tips on coping with jet lag from his recent adventures in Japan.We discuss conflicted regions, from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the ethical dilemmas surrounding animal poaching in Central Africa. Michael's trek across the Sahara, and his encounters with natural wonders like the Northern Lights and Congo's active volcanoes remind us of the raw beauty and complexity of our planet. We wrap up with Michael's transformative experience at a 10-day meditation retreat in India, showing the power of introspection and resilience. This exciting, enriching episode is filled with adventures that expand your horizons._____Michael Finkel  is a journalist and memoirist, who has written the books True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit, and The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession._____Podcast host Lea Lane  has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____Travel vlogs of our featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube in the middle of every month! Please subscribe, like, and comment. ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.com X (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

Michael Finkel - The Stranger In The WoodsApr 28, 2023Michael Finkel is a journalist who has written the books True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa (2005) and The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit (2017).In this interview he talks about the friendship he forged with a man who had lived alone, in the woods, for almost three decades. How did he do it? And why? His name was Christopher Thomas Knight. According to societal records, he didn't exist. For 27 years, he had camped out in the forest, surviving on meagre supplies that he'd burglarized from houses in the area. He endured winter temperatures of 20 degrees below zero. Every morning, he watched the sun rise over the foggy valley that he called home. He hadn't had a single conversation with another person for nearly three decades.Michael Finkel also had his identity and career damaged when a man wanted for murder stole his identity and passed himself off as Mr Finkel in Mexico.Michael is a truly interesting guest and has been booked to return to the Opperman Report Patreon in the next few weeks.Website : Michael FinkelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Michael spoke with journalist Michael Finkel, author of True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, and The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit as well as numerous articles about extreme places and unlikely people for Sports Illustrated, National Geographic, GQ, and the New York Times Magazine. His latest book The Art Thief is the story of Stéphane Breitwieser, a man whose theft of over 200 artworks from the sleepy museums of central Europe showed a singular obsession for possessing works of art that grab his attention—and the talent to bring them home. Journalist Michael Finkel on seeing through the eyes of The Art Thief

Michael spoke with journalist Michael Finkel, author of True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, and The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit as well as numerous articles about extreme places and unlikely people for Sports Illustrated, National Geographic, GQ, and the New York Times Magazine. His latest book The Art Thief is the story of Stéphane Breitwieser, a man whose theft of over 200 artworks from the sleepy museums of central Europe showed a singular obsession for possessing works of art that grab his attention—and the talent to bring them home. Journalist Michael Finkel on seeing through the eyes of The Art Thief

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 23 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger  head to the woods of central Maine in search of the North Pond Hermit. In 1986 Christopher Knight walked into the forest and lived out there for 27 years stealing supplies from local cabins and camps. How did he survive the Maine winters outside? How did he live with no human contact for almost three decades? How did he get caught? The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit author Michael Finkel joins us to discuss the legend of the North Pond Hermit. This episode first aired April 5, 2018.   Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends

In this episode, we get excited about two new books — ‘The Only One Left' by Riley Sager and ‘The Art Thief' by Michael Finkel — then Dave shares the amazing story of the gilded age socialite Ida Wood. LINKS The Only One Left by Riley Sager. Visit Riley Sager's website and Instagram. Riley talked about his book in this video from The Poisoned Pen bookshop. Smithsonian magazine: Why 19th-Century Axe Murderer Lizzie Borden Was Found Not Guilty. The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel. Our podcast episode Maine: Lighthouses, Lobster Rolls, and the King of Horror. The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel. Smithsonian magazine on Ida Wood: Everything Was Fake but Her Wealth. Wikipedia entires for Ida Wood and her husband Benjamin Wood. A personal essay: My Crazy Aunt Ida. Transcript of this episode. The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace As always, you can find us at: Our site Instagram Facebook Twitter Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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When he was just twenty years old, Christopher T. Knight wandered into the woods of Maine leaving no clues as to why he left. It was not until nearly three decades later that Knight was found at a local camp. After so many years in isolation, Christopher has made history as one of the last true hermits, leading many to wonder how he was able to remove himself from society for so long. Sources: https://www.gq.com/story/the-last-true-hermit **The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-imprinted-brain/201804/the-autism-asceticism-and-the-genius-the-monasteries https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-48968502 https://www.pressherald.com/2013/04/13/hermit-was-quiet-smart-former-classmates-recall-2013-04-13/ https://bangordailynews.com/2020/04/14/arts-culture/7-years-after-his-capture-north-pond-hermit-documentary-now-streaming-for-free-online/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/north-pond-hermit-maine-knight-stranger-woods-finkel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mass-hysteria-pod/support

Murder + Horrific = Murderific.Imagine living in the woods for a month. What about a year? How about 27 years?! How about when the temperature drops to minus-40 degrees Fahrenheit? Christopher Thomas Knight lived without human contact for 27 years in the Maine woods between 1986 and 2013. He also committed over 1,000 burglaries during that time in order to survive. This is his story. Thanks to my special guest host, Roderick.Executive Producers: Mike T. and Beth Ann L.Promo: Autopsy Podcast (Twitter @autopsy_podcast)Contact Us:murderificpodcast@gmail.comCall 1-207-200-8813 to leave a voice message for us which we may play on the air!Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/join/murderificpodcast?/Buy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/murderific Sources:"The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit," by Michael Finkel.

As readers, we often fall into a bubble of reading the same type of book over and over, and our hosts are no stranger to that, which is why during this episode Ryan, Hillary, and Kelso temporarily set aside the Sci-Fi, the Fantasy, the Horror, the Queer Lit, and instead recommend "anything but fiction"! Click the link to purchase the book from our store, or click the (audiobook) link to get the Audiobook on Libro.fm. Thanks for shopping local! Books Mentioned During This Episode RECENT READS Kelso, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/kelso The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel (May 4th) Hillary, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/hillary We Need New Stories: The Myths that Subvert Freedom by Nesrine Malik (May 11th) Ryan, https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com/staff/ryan-elizabeth-clark My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones (August 31st) (audiobook) The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones (audiobook) ANYTHING BUT FICTION Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow (audiobook) Hamilton: The Revolution by Jeremy McCarter & Lin-Manuel Miranda (audiobook) Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall (audiobook) Disney's Land by Richard Snow (audiobook) Mousejunkies! by Bill Burke Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World by Matt Parker (audiobook) Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension by Matt Parker Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson (audiobook) Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words by Randall Munroe Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich (audiobook) Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost  The Painted Bed by Donald Hall The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman (audiobook) Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier (audiobook) You Are Not a Gadget by Jaron Lanier (audiobook) 24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection by Tiffany Shlain (audiobook) Zed by Joanna Kavenna (audiobook) The Circle by Dave Eggers (audiobook) The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel (audiobook) Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell (audiobook) You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington by Alexis Coe (audiobook) Meet Me In the Bathroom by Lizzy Goodman (audiobook) Wonderworks: The 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature by Angus Fletcher (audiobook) The Cycles of Constitutional Time by Jack M. Balkin The Plague Cycle by Charles Kenny (audiobook) Adventures in Eden by Carolyn Mullet Murder Maps: Crime Scenes Revisited by Dr. Drew Gray Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World by Simon Winchester (audiobook) (event recording) A Good War is Hard to Find: The Art of Violence in America by David Griffith POETRY FOR PEOPLE WHO THINK THEY DON'T LIKE POETRY Buddy Wakefield Taylor Mali Amanda Gorman Poetry Society of New Hampshire Slam Free or Die Conversations with Granite State Poets: Maudelle Driskell and Meg Kearney - April 5th Martha Carlson-Bradley and Liz Ahl - April 12th Rodger Martin and Henry Walters - April 19th OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Shop The Laydown Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our website by Category! Donate to the bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code LAYDOWN for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Finn Melanson grew up in New England but truly, he's a man of the world. A restless soul in the best possible way, young Finn's spirit is too large to be confined or defined by geographical boundaries. In this episode we crack Finn open- nay, he cracks US open and we get down to the heart of the matter; what it is that makes us who we are and why the idea of "balance" is overrated. One of my favorites to record- it's truly a gem of a podcast and the knowledge and banter therein makes it sound like the Crew plus Finn are old friends out for a run, quickly bonding over their love for a sport that is equally amazing and absurd.  Finn's Blog Connect with Finn on Strava Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit Rockhopper Races The Pachaug Trail Run 50k (all other distances SOLD OUT!) Steep Endurance's 8 Hours at the Brewery We’re on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/44etXyR0WbJtmKRKrP7V6M We’re on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultra-trail-running/id1446356779 Please support Cultra Trail Running Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultraTrailRunning Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CULTRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueblazerunner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultratrailrunning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultraTrailRunning/ Call the Karaoke Line at 203-DOG GENT   Intro Guitar by Nick, Vocals Jack Byram, and beats Jack Sevigny beatstars.com/sev_beats

The elusive North Pond Hermit evaded human contact in the wilderness of Maine for 27 years, building a home between giant boulders and surviving on "borrowed" essentials from nearby camps. Refusing to talk to anybody about his story, curiosity built about his reasons for isolation, until one reporter was granted access to his mysterious world. This is the story of Christopher Thomas Knight, the North Pond Hermit of Maine. Read the full book, The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel Other sources quoted for this episode: National GeographicWikipediaBBC

Scott (Status Pending, Frozen Truth, Dead & Gone in Wyoming) joins us to tell about the North Pond Hermit based on the book The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit. Could you live like Christopher Thomas Knight alone for 27 years?     This episode contains mature subject matter & strong language, so as always, listen at your own discretion EPISODE SOURCES EPISODE IMAGES   Podcast Corner: Frozen Truth & Can't Make This Up Logo Design: By Madison Rumschik IG: @madisontriestoart              Twitter: @m_rumschik Sound Effects & Intro Music:  https://www.zapsplat.com FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DomesticPodcast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DomesticPodcast  Instagram: @thecultofdomesticity Email us at domesticpodcast@gmail.com  Merch: https://www.threadless.com/@domesticpodcast/shopdesigns  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/domesticpodcast 

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This week, Liberty discusses a few great older books, including Cane River. This episode is sponsored by Quirk Books and We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Books discussed on the show: The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan The Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao Cane River by Lalita Tademy The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

In this episode Stefan talks about his upcoming move to San Diego as well as:  *SOBER OCTOBER & PODCAST ACTIVITIES *KITCHEN ACTIVITIES/INSTAPOT WORK *NEW INTERESTS: Jiu Jitsu/Surfing *NEW MUSIC: Spotify, Pusha-T, JID, Kacey Musgraves, Shaky Graves, Psychedelic Afro-Rock from 1970's Nigeria, Sleep, Kanye West/Kid Cudi, top album of 2018: Earl Sweetshirt's "Some Rap Songs".  *BOOKS: "The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit" / "Man Called Ove" / "A Confederacy of Dunces" /  *PODCASTS: Ben Greenfield (health/wellness) / Brown Water Banter / The Sound / The Biohacked Life  *MOVIES: Sorry to Bother You / Scott Pilgrim vs The World / The Ballad of Buster Scruggs / The Sisters Brothers / Widows *VIDEO GAMES : Resident Evil 2 / Red Dead Redemption 2 / Alien Isolation *MEDICAL MARIJUANA 2020 in MISSISSIPPI Please feel free to comment below, on social media, or DM. Feedback is always appreciated. Till next time. -Stefan

In 2002 Michael Finkel was a young journalist with an enviable career. Then, The New York Times discovered that Michael had created a composite character for a story about child labor and the African slave trade. Michael was fired. He said, “I mean if you want to talk about failure I don't think there's any bigger failure in all of journalism.” How did he recover? This is a story about Michael but also Chris Knight, the subject of his latest book, The Stranger in The Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit. Chris spent 27 years in the woods of Maine. He survived by stealing food, and other essentials, from his neighbors. Eventually Chris was caught and Michael was the only journalist he would speak to. The book is an engaging story about a tragically unique man but also a meditation on nature, learning to be alone, and how modern life is changing us.

Recorded on December 10, 2018 Book talk starts at 34:03   There is no Episode 171!  We recorded it twice...both times with technical difficulties.  We took it as a sign that the universe doesn't want us to put out an Episode 171.   Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing.  Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread.  Our very lively Chatter thread is here.  And you can post pictures of your gorgeous finished sweaters here!     Barb and Tracie discussed the book,  The Shawl Society Season 1 by Helen Stewart.   It is a beautiful book.  You can win an autographed copy of this book by going to our Ravelry group and entering the contest.     KNITTING Barb finished: 1.  Here We Gnome Again, worsted weight Gnomes with cabled details) by Sarah Schira, using Plymouth Galway Worsted in a raspberry color way 2.  Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in the Cirrus Gray color way 3.  Barb's Giants' Rib-A-Roni hat by Jane Tanner, using Cloudborn Fibers Sprightly Acrylic Worsted 4.  Added Elegance #2 Socks for Ann - using Pairfect Regia Arne & Carlos Design Line in the Star Night color way 5.  Thank You Sarah socks by Heidi Nick, using Leading Men Fiber Arts Showstealer( MCN) in the London Fog colorway. Barb's Here We Gnome Again gnomes!     Tracie finished: 1.  Archer by Elizabeth Doherty in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Shaggy Bear Farms Merino with Superwash and Tussah Silk LF in cornflower blue  2.  Galactic Hat by Julianna Puccini in the newborn size 3.  Never Not Gnoming gnome by Sarah Schira  4.  2nd Katia Cat Scarf in Katia Cat Scarf 5.  Shining Star Cowl by Allison Isaacs, using Katia Air Lux in the #69 colorway, and Universal Yarn Universe in the Bronze colorway 6.  Galactic Hat #4 in Knitting Fever Painted Mist 7.  Maine Baby Hat by Fiber of Maine, using Plymouth Rainbow Toybox Tracie made this Never Not Gnoming gnome for Ryan, representing one of his favorite LA Dodger players. Barb continues to work on: 1.   Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli, using Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock and Hu made Made Twist 2.  Big Sister cardigan by Hinterm Stein, using Cascade Pacific in the Dark Blue colorway Elizabeth Doherty's Provisional Cast-On Video   Barb cast on: 1.  Rose City Rollers socks by Mara Catherine Bryner, using Loopy Legends in the Leah's Hot Stuff colorway 2.  The Done by Halloween Harry Potter House Scarf by Abby Tohline using 2 colors of Cloudborn Sprightly Acrylic Worsted in a Black color way and a dark orange colorway. 3.  Frost at Midnight cowl by Helen Stewart, using Misti Alpaca Chunky in the Pewter colorway     Tracie continues to work on: 1.  Fiddly Bits #7 by Jane Pihota in sport weight yarns 3.  Vanilla Socks in Urth Uneek Sock, color #54 Tracie has cast-on: 1.  Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig, using Fiberspates Scrumptious 4-ply Sport in the Amethyst colorway 2.  Zephyr cardigan by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Elemental Effects Cormo Sport in the Cypress colorway     BOOKS  Barb finished: 1.  Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult 2.  The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 3.  The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Stephen Finkel 4.  All Happy Families by Jeanne McCullough     Tracie finished: 1.  In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume 2.  The Rabbi and the Hitman by Arthur J. Majida 3.   You'll Never Know, Dear by Hattie Ephron 4.  Career of Evil (Cormoran Strike #3) by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)   Barb is reading 1.  Ohio by Stephen Markley 2. Pretty Girls Dancing by Kylie Brandt       Tracie is reading: 1.  The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide by Jenna Fischer 2.  Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters   Podcasts mentioned on Barb's Thumbs Up: 1.  The Dream 2.  Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football 3.  Unerased   In Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down, Tracie talked about her very special Christmas Light Affixing Gadget that she invented:    

Michael’s Wild Idea: To write captivating stories about people who live on the fringes of society and do wild things. Michael Finkel is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit, which we dive deep into on today’s show. The story chronicles a highly intelligent man that lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years without lighting a single fire, or talking to a single soul. An outdoors lover himself, who splits time between Montana and Southern France, Michael has a penchant for stories about those who live on the edges of society, and people who live with less. On assignment as a journalist for the likes of the New York Times and National Geographic, he’s skied off the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, set sail on a Haitian refugee boat, joined a cult in Colorado, been in a car that was run over by a tank in Afghanistan, and covered the last hunter-gatherer tribes. His previous book, True Story, was adapted into a 2015 major motion picture produced by Brad Pitt starring James Franco and Jonah Hill. Listen to this episode if:  You want to be a writer. You’ve ever thought of leaving it all behind to live alone in the woods. You enjoy hearing from amazing storytellers. You love stories of survival and those who can thrive with less. For full show notes, including guest links and books mentioned during the episode, visit: http://wildideasworthliving.com/78

Johnny and Kevin are up late recapping the baffling plot, characters, and production of 1999’s The Haunting (7:20). The two interrupt the recap a few times for a quick rant on Chris Pratt getting an “And” credit in Infinity War (10:40), trying to figure out how Hugh Crane was defeated (26.30), and some terrible Owen Wilson impressions (32:30). The two pick the next movie (37:00) and Johnny starts off the new Kicking & Streaming Book Club segment by discussing The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel (43:30). Finally, Kevin ends with a review of the iPhone video game To The Moon (56:15). This episode is brought to you by Quotable, the new app for making you seem smart in everyday conversations.

Episode Forty Six Show NotesCW = Chris WolakEF = Emily FineJoin our Goodreads Group! Let us know what you want us to choose as the next read along. You can email, tweet or join the discussion on the Goodreads page. It’s National Poetry Month and we are celebrating with a poetry video project.Check out our Book Tube Channel to see a recitation of a poem every day of April. – Currently Reading/Listening –Dark Matter – Winnie M. Li (CW)The Dispossessed – Ursula K. Le Guin (EF)Chicago Poems – Carl Sandburg (CW)The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World – Chris Guillebeau (EF) – Just Read –Tornado Weather – Deborah E. Kennedy (CW)Do Not Become Alarmed: A Novel – Maile Meloy (EF)The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit – Michael Finkel (CW) (audio)Goodbye, Vitamin – Rachel Khong (EF) – Biblio Adventures –Emily visited Harbor Books in Old Saybrook, CT Chris and Emily went on a joint jaunt to visit The Unlikely Bookstore & Cafe in Plainville, MA owned by Julie and Jeff Kinney.Chris went to Bookclub Bookstore & More in South Windsor, CT to join John Valeri in conversation with R.C. Goodwin to discuss his new book Model Child– Upcoming Jaunts – April 12th – We are going on a joint jaunt to Savoy Bookshop and Cafe for the Reading Across Road Island sponsored event with Angie Thomas and her book The Hate U Give. April 19th – Chris will host the second Willa Cather Bookclub at Bookclub Bookstore & More in South Windsor, CTApril 23rd – We are going on another joint jaunt to see Jhumpha Lahiri and Domenico Starnone moderated by Michael Reynolds, Editor in Chief, Europa Editions at Wesleyan RJ Julia. – Upcoming Reads – Song of the Lark (Great Plains Trilogy #2) – Willa Cather (CW)Young Jane Young – Gabrielle Zevin (EF)Standard Deviation – Katherine Heiny (EF) – Also Mentioned –The Namesake – Jhumpa LahiriThe Shakespeare Requirement: A Novel – Julie Schumacher (release date August 14, 2018) – Part 2: Author Spotlight –In the last section of this episode we speak with Michael Finkel about his book Stranger In the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit.

Episode Forty Four Show Notes CW = Chris Wolak EF = Emily Fine Join our Goodreads Group! Let us know what you want us to choose as the next read along. You can email, tweet or join the discussion on the Goodreads page. It’s National Poetry Month and we are celebrating with a poetry video project. Check out our Book Tube Channel to see a recitation of a poem every day of April. – Currently Reading/Listening – Tornado Weather – Deborah E. Kennedy (CW) Do Not Become Alarmed: A Novel – Maile Meloy (EF) The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success: How to Use Your Brain’s Executive Skills to Keep Up, Stay Calm, and Get Organized at Work and at Home – Peg Dawson, Richard Guare (CW) Chameleon Moon:Poems – Antonia Clark (EF) Chicago Poems – Carl Sandburg (CW) The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit – Michael Finkel (CW) (audio) – Just Read – The Wedding Date – Jasmine Guillory (EF) The Selected Letters of Willa Cather – Willa Cather, Andrew Jewell (CW) Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide Open Heart – Scott Stabile (EF) The Paris Spy (Maggie Hope Mystery #7) – Susan Elia MacNeal (CW) The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit – Michael Finkel (EF) Educated: A Memoir – Tara Westover (EF) – Biblio Adventures – Emily visited several California bookstores: Books Inc. in Alameda Rocket Reuse in Alameda Coastside Books in Half Moon Bay Bookshop Santa Cruz on March 26th to see Luis Alberto Urrea discuss his book The House of Broken Angels Chris tried to go to an author event in Stonington, CT but it was canceled. She did, however, come across a nice Little Free Library where she found a copy of Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman (The Two Mrs Lloyd #1) by Elizabeth Buchan . Everything You Love Will Burn: Inside the Rebirth of White Nationalism in America by Vegas Tenold event she was trying to attend will be rescheduled. – Upcoming Jaunts – April 4th – We are heading on a joint jaunt to Jeff Kinney’s bookstore An Unlikely Story Bookstore & Cafe to see Michael Finkel discuss his book Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit April 7th – Chris is heading to Bookclub Bookstore & More to join John Valeri in conversation with R.C. Goodwin to discuss his new book Model Child April 7th – Chris won’t be able to make the event with Emily Anhalt discussing her book Enraged: Why Violent Times Need Ancient Greek Myths at The Yale Bookstore but wishes she could. April 12th – We are going on a joint jaunt to Savoy Bookshop and Cafe for the Reading Across Road Island sponsored event with Angie Thomas and her book The Hate U Give. April 22nd – Emily is heading to New Haven for the RJ Julia Booksellers sponsored event with Cecile Richards to discuss her new book Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, Finding the Courage to Lead – My Life Story. Her tour is selling out across the country for tickets click here. April 27-28th – We are considering a joint jaunt to the Newburyport Literary Festival – Upcoming Reads – Beyond the Beach: The Allied War Against France – Stephen A. Bourque (CW) The Library: A Catalogue of Wonders – Stuart Kells (CW) Up From the Blue: A Novel – Susan Henderson (EF) The Dispossessed – Ursula K. Le Guin (EF) How to Love the Empty Air – Christine O’Keefe Aptowicz (EF) – Also Mentioned – The Glass Castle – Jeannette Walls The Wishing Spell Series – Chris Colfer Ann Hood books: Morningstar: Growing Up With Books The Book That Matters Most The Knitting Circle

Episode Forty Three Show Notes CW = Chris Wolak EF = Emily Fine – Windham Campbell Awards – See the 2018 winners: http://windhamcampbell.org/recipients Join our Goodreads Group! Let us know what you want us to choose as the next read along. You can email, tweet or join the discussion on the Goodreads page. – Currently Reading/Listening – Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide Open Heart – Scott Stabile (EF) Chicago Poems – Carl Sandburg (CW) The Selected Letters of Willa Cather – Willa Cather, Andrew Jewell (CW) Broken Girls – Simone St. James (CW) Read Chris’s review of the book and enter a giveaway to win the book here. Cooking for Jeffrey: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook – Ina Garten (EF) “16 Bean” Pasta Fagioli recipe here *Changes made by Emily: Did not puree any of the beans, drained all of them and threw them into the soup whole. Cooked pasta separately and added to each bowl of soup as it was devoured. Put cooked pasta into the individual servings that were put into freezer. Delish – enjoy! – Just Read – Tangerine – Christine Mangan (CW) The Hate U Give – Angie Thomas (EF) The Light We Lost – Jill Santopolo (EF) – Biblio Adventures – On March 12th, Emily went to see Chloe Benjamin author of The Immortalists and Jill Santopolo author of The Light We Lost at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT. Chris saw the play Murder on the Orient Express at Hartford Stage for her birthday. Chris visited the Peterborough Town Library in New Hampshire touts itself as the first tax supported library in the country. Literary Monadnock – Peterborough is known as a literary mecca. Read about it here. Toadstool Bookshop – Peterborough, NH – Upcoming Jaunts – University of Nebraska live stream on Our Cather Heritage: Willa Cather’s Modern Relevance. March 20th – Emily is heading to Providence, RI for the Point Street Reading Series. Laura & Emma – Kate Greathead Start Without Me – Joshua Max Feldman Girls Burn Brighter – Shobha Rao Only Child – Rhiannon Navin The Cloister – James Carroll Emily is heading to Bookshop Santa Cruz on March 26th to see Luis Alberto Urrea discuss his book The House of Broken Angels and on March 28th to see Leslie Karst discuss her book Death Al Fresco April 4th – Jeff Kinney’s bookstore An Unlikely Story Bookstore & Cafe to see Michael Finkel discuss his book Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit – Upcoming Reads – The Dog Healers: A Novel – Mark Winik (CW) Eats of Eden – Tabitha Blankenbiller (EF) Wedding Date – Jasmine Guillory (EF) Goodbye, Vitamin – Rachel Khong (EF) The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future and The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World – Chris Guillebeau (EF) – Also Mentioned – Check out Ryan Ludman: This Charming Rant Newsletter /// Instagram: my.books.my.shelf His Maurice read along cocktail can be found here East of Eden – John Steinbeck All Things Pat Conroy Live by Night (Coughlin #2) – Dennis Lehane Chris Guillebeau's podcast is called Side Hustle School The Readers Podcast How Reading Changed My Life – Anna Quindlin i like my body when it is with your by E.E. Cummings i like my body when it is with your body. It is so quite new a thing. Muscles better and nerves more. i like your body. i like what it does, i like its hows. i like to feel the spine of your body and its bones,and the trembling -firm-smooth ness and which i will again and again and again kiss, i like kissing this and that of you, i like, slowly stroking the,shocking fuzz of your electric furr,and what-is-it comes over parting flesh….And eyes big love-crumbs, and possibly i like the thrill of under me you so quite new

What images are conjured when one utters the word “hermit”? An unshaved guru who resides in the wilderness? A Luddite who fears and shuns society? A fancy way of saying homeless? We explore this concept in depth as Michael walks us through his latest book “A Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his new memoir, Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50-Year Friendship On and Off the Court, and his decades-long friendship with UCLA coach and mentor John Wooden.  The NBA’s all-time leading scorer took the stage in a live event hosted by Read to Grow and RJ Julia and Just the Right Book Podcast was there every step of the way.  After the conversation, with sportscaster Dan Patrick, Adbul-Jabbar answers questions from the audience, including one young fan's question on who Kareem's favorite teammate was and why.   Later in this episode, we hear from patrons of RJ Julia on what's on their nightstand.   Be sure to like us on Facebook and join our mailing list to hear more news about Just the Right Book Podcast We’re trying to get a better demographic handle on the people like yourself who listen to Just The Right Book Podcast. Just go to our website, www.BookPodcast.com, and click on the “Listener Survey,” it should take you about 30 seconds and be most helpful to us. Thank you in advance for this! Books in this episode: Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50-Year Friendship On and Off the Court by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson The to All the Boys I've Loved Before Collection: To All the Boys I've Loved Before; P.S. I Still Love You; Always and Forever, Lara Jean (Boxed Set) by Jenny Han The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy Heartbreak Hotel by Jonathan Kellerman  The Force by Don Winslow This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare by Gabourey Sidibe The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Beren and Luthien by J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien Like Family by Paolo Giordano    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Go West, Young Podcast, a conversation with author Michael Finkel about Christopher Knight, the “North Pond Hermit” who lived for 27 years alone in the Maine woods. Michael's book is The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the the Last True Hermit. Michael's book is based on this GQ […] The post Michael Finkel and the North Pond Hermit appeared first on Center for Western Priorities.

In this episode of Go West, Young Podcast, a conversation with author Michael Finkel about Christopher Knight, the “North Pond Hermit” who lived for 27 years alone in the Maine woods. Michael’s book is The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the the Last True Hermit. Michael’s book is based on this GQ article from 2014 […]

Michael Finkel is the guest. He is the author of True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, which was made into a film starring Jonah Hill and James Franco. His latest book is called The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit, available now from Knopf.  In today's monologue, I talk briefly about becoming a hermit, and then I respond to some listener mail.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book podcasting legends, Michael Kindness and Ann Kingman from "Books on the Nightstand" recently joined Roxanne in the "Just the Right Book" studios to chat about books they are reading. They also give more than a dozen recommendations for your TBR list. Find out which book Roxanne is calling "the book to read this Spring" in this must-listen episode!   Be sure to like us on Facebook and join our mailing list to hear more news about “Just the Right Book Podcast.” Books in this episode: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas By John Boyne The Hearts Invisible Furies By John Boyne Endurance By Scott Kelly Exit West By Mosin Hamid The Underground Railroad By Colson Whitehead American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House  By John Mechum American War By Omar El Akkad The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving A F*ck: How to Stop Spending Time You Don't Have with People You Don't Like Doing Things You Don't Want to Do By Sarah Knight The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley By Hannah Tinti The Good Thief By Hannah Tinti The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit By Michael Finkel 50 Days of Solitude By Doris Gumbach Reading with Patrick: A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing Friendship By Michelle Kuo Standard Deviation By Katherine Heiny Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. By Judy Blume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Michael Finkel's book is a hard-to-believe true narrative of a modern-day hermit whose self-imposed isolation is much more than a simple story. “The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit” is our April selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”

Epigraph We are fucking thrilled to have Michael Kindness and Ann Kingman on Episode 11. Michael and Ann are the hosts of the late, great Books on the Nightstand podcast and sales reps for Penguin Random House. This episode is sponsored by Books & Whatnot, the newsletter dedicated to books, bookselling, and bookish folk. We were too excited about hosting Books on the Nightstand to mention Books & Whatnot on air, but you should definitely check out the newsletter archive here. Follow Books & Whatnot on Twitter at @booksandwhatnot. Introduction In Which Ann Doesn’t Let Us Set Anything on Fire, Emma Makes Coworkers Awkward, Michael Activates Host Mode, and Kim Finds a Book Too Relevant We’re drinking Cider House Drools (local hard cider, shot of rum, dash of bitters). The alternate drink is the Out-cider (sub bourbon for rum). Or, if you’re Michael and rockin’ the cold medicine, tea. Ann had originally planned to have us drink Charles Dickens’s punch, which involves a shit ton of alcohol and, uh, fire. If you’re braver than we are, here’s the recipe: https://food52.com/blog/18626-the-punch-you-add-a-spoonful-of-fire-to-literally What We’re Reading:   Emma is reading: Where Am I Now?: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame by Mara Wilson and Life Among the Savages by Shirley Jackson (Bonus reading! Check out The New Yorker article about the new Shirley Jackson bio: The Haunted Mind of Shirley Jackson) Michael is reading: Shadow Man by Alan Drew (pubs 23 May 2017... also mentioned: Gardens of Water) Ann is reading: The Stars Are Fire by Anita Shreve (pubs 2 May 2017) Kim is reading: Trainwreck: The Women We Love to Hate, Mock, and Fear... and Why by Sady Doyle Emma and Kim just read Vicious by V E Schwab (shout out to book club!) Chapter I [11:00] In Which We Discuss the Noble Role of the Bookseller to Booksellers and How To Be an Introvert in a Socially-Focused Industry Ann and Michael work for this little publishing house you’ve probably never heard of named Penguin Random House. Yeah, we think they should have called themselves the Random Penguin House, too. Be among your people at BookRiot Live. They have designated reading rooms, for all y’all introverted book nerds. We see you. Chapter II [19:20] In Which We Unveil the Creation Story of Books on the Nightstand, Michael Issues a Mea Culpa for not Reading Ann’s Recs Sooner, and Kim Wonders About Knitting Podcasts Books on the Nightstand readers voted on what Michael should read over the summer. The results: So, due to popular demand, Michael finally read Ann’s recommendations from yeeeeeeears ago: Stoner by John Williams and The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. He also recently discovered how great Stephen King is and treated himself to Salem’s Lot for Halloween. Ann recently reread The Secret History by Donna Tartt. She also loved The Nix by Nathan Hill and Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill by Candice Millard Check out the last eight years of Books on the Nightstand episodes at their website: http://booksonthenightstand.com/podcasts. BTW, Booktopia is still alive via Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, VT. Field trip? Michael’s Recent Favorite Comics/Graphic Novels/Graphica: The Vision by Tom King DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughan Emma follows up with a rec for Joyride by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, then we all nerd out about Lumberjanes. (Seriously, y’all. it’s awesome.) Chapter III [35:10] In Which Ann Wants to Read The Road Set at a Boarding School, Kim is Uncomfortable with Magical Realism, and We Crush on Bookstores Ann’s book description guaranteed to get her reading: A dark and disturbing apocalyptic story collection of thrillers set in boarding schools. The Unfinished World: And Other Stories by Amber Sparks The Secret History by Donna Tartt The Secret Place by Tana French Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel The Road by Cormac McCarthy Favorite Short Story Collections Strange Pilgrims: Twelve Stories by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Emma has to name drop Kelly Link (obvi) and everybody flips out.  Ann: Tenth of December by George Saunders. She also loves the individual stories “Anything Helps” by Jess Walter (from We Live in Water) and “Governor’s Ball” by Ron Carlson (expanded upon in Ron Carlson Writes a Story) Desert Island/Station Eleven/Wild Books Michael used to say The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, but he doesn’t actually... like reading Shakespeare, so maybe not. So then he thought he’d pick 100 Skills You'll Need for the End of the World (as We Know It) by Ana Maria Spagna, illustrated by Brian Cronin. But, naw, nevermind. He’d bring DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke. Ann would take The Complete Essays by Michel De Montaigne, because she got a crush on him due to How to Live: Or a Life of Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Attempts at an Answer by Sarah Bakewell. Go-To Handsell Michael: Any Human Heart by William Boyd and Stoner by John Williams Ann - The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell (IT’S ABOUT JESUITS IN SPACE, GUYS) Bookseller Confessions Michael still hasn’t read Great Expectations. But, I mean, he read A Christmas Carol, so he’s read Dicken’s okay? Also, he hasn’t read Sandman by Neil Gaiman. Neither has Emma. Or Kim. But we’ve read Alan Moore’s Watchmen, so that balances out, right? Right?? Ann convinced hundreds of people to read War and Peace with her, but only got to page 75. At least she’s inspiring. Bookstore Crushes Ann: Green Apple in San Francisco, CA (featured in Ep 8 with Pete Mulvihill) Michael: Powell’s Books in Portland, OR (featured in Ep 3 with Kevin Sampsell) Favorite literary podcasts The Readers Literary Disco What Should I Read Next Chapter IV [52:45] In Which Michael and Ann Tell Us About Two Three Books They Can’t Wait for Us to Read Michael: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Gilded Cage by Vic James (pubs 14 Feb 2017) The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti (pubs 28 March 2017) Ann: The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel (pubs 7 March 2017) American War by Omar El Akkad (pubs 4 April 2017) Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny (pubs 23 May 2017) Epilogue [1:05:50] You can follow Ann and Michael on Twitter at: Ann: @annkingman Michael: @mkindness  They’re also on Instagram, Litsy, and Goodreads, so look them up there. You can find us on Twitter at @drunkbookseller and everywhere else as DrunkBooksellers (plural).  Aaaaaaand, we’re about to launch an Instagram account, so you should probably start following that @DrunkBooksellers. Our dear friend and fellow bookseller is in charge of it, and it’s gonna be weird and wonderful. Here’s a teaser: Emma tweets @thebibliot and writes bookish things for Book Riot.  Kim tweets occasionally from @finaleofseem, but don’t expect too much.