Best Annie Hartnett Podcasts (2025)

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The Grounded Fantastic 25:08

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On episode #150, I sit down with Matthew J. Trafford to talk about his short fiction collection Runs in the Blood. We explore the grounded fantastic—where everyday life meets the surreal—and how queerness, family, and myth shape his stories. Books Discussed: This is It – Matthew Fox Endling - Maria Reva How to Restore A Timeline - Peter Counter The…

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Surprising Books That Subvert Expectations 31:16

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This week, on episode #149 with Laura Dickerman, we discuss her debut novel, HOT DESK - a funny and touching book about two people who share a desk in the publishing industry, some of our favorite books that subvert expectations and, I've decided I only want to read whatever Laura Dickerman has read because she picks the best books! We also get a g…

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Reading About Adventure and Drawing Your Adventures with Samantha Dion Baker 26:24

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This week, we speak with the delightful Samantha Dion Baker, artist and author of Draw Your Adventures: Making Art to Celebrate Everyday Experiences and Travel Near and Far. This episode is sponsored by The Housekeeper’s Secret by Sandra Schnakenburg. Enter the Mona’s Eyes Giveaway: closes September 15th, 2025 Open to U.S. Mailing addresses only Th…

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147 - Books About Death and Dying 28:52

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This week, I'm joined by Lisa Pahl who talks about an inventive way to talk about death and dying, through use of The Death Deck. We also discuss books that deal with this topic. The Clouds Far Behind Me by Laurie Lo Cicero Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living by Penny Hawkins Smith Things in Na…

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Nicole Graev Lipson, author of MOTHERS & OTHER FICTIONAL CHARACTERS | 48:08

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Tessa and Ellen talk to Nicole Graev Lipson, author of MOTHERS & OTHER FICTIONAL CHARACTERS NICOLE GRAEV LIPSON is the author of the memoir-in-essays Mothers and Other Fictional Characters, a USA Today national bestseller. Her writing has been awarded a Pushcart Prize, selected for The Best American Essays anthology, and shortlisted for a National …

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Me, Myself and I 12:23

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An adorably short episode where I talk about the Pulitzer winning book of fiction as well as ponder whether or not dead authors' work should be publishing after their death and without their permission. Plus, I recommend five books. The Names by Florence Knapp Sleep by Honor Jones How Not To Drown In A Glass of Water by Angie Cruz Warhol's Muses by…

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Slutty Golden Retrievers - The Always Original, Annie Hartnett 34:33

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Today, I'm in conversation with Annie Hartnett, author of the recently published Road to Tender Hearts. We talk about the inspiration for her protagonist, PJ as well as how many pages she wrote before she sold this novel. Books Recommended: The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett The Red Grove by Tessa Fontaine Tilt by Emma Pattee Women! In! Pe…

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When Science and Novel Writing Collide 32:56

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This week, I'm in conversation with Lauren Steinstra, author of The Beauty of the End. We discuss genetics, how her career in science influenced her work and whether or not people should delete their 23 and Me accounts. Plus, lots of book recommendations. This episode is sponsored by People of the Titanic by Shawn Carlow Andrew Porter, author of Th…

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Nicole Cuffy, author of O Sinners! 33:24

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Annie and Tessa chat with Nicole Cuffy, author of O Sinners! Nicole Cuffy is the author of Dances,longlisted for the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction and the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel. Cuffy has an MFA from The New School and is a lecturer at the University of Maryland and… More about Nicole Cuffy…

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The Art of Painting Books with Jane Mount 36:20

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On this episode of Books Are My People, I'm visited by artist and bibliophile Jane Mount. We discuss the importance of talking about banned books, her favorite book to paint, and how her degree in anthropology informs her work. This episode is sponsored by People of the Titanic by Shawn Carlow Books Recommended: The Adventures of Amina Asarfti by A…

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Clowning Around with Kristen Arnett 34:10

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This week, I'm joined by author Kristen Arnett. We chat about clown and how they relate to her latest novel, Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One. Guest Book Author Recommendation: Eliza Kennedy Lucky Night recommends The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk Book Recommendations: State of Paradise by Laura Van Den Berg Hot Air by Marcy Dermasnky Lot by Bryan Was…

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Book Podcasters Unite! 30:32

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On this week’s episode of BOOKS ARE MY PEOPLE I’m joined by fellow book podcaster Traci Thomas of THE STACKS. We chat about some of her favorite author interviews, how she manages her reading time and, she even spills the tea regarding what kind of tea Regina Porter sent her after their interview! Guest Book Recommendation: Will Bardenwerper author…

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Refusing to Disappear 26:09

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This week, on episode #141 Jane Tara visits all the way from Australia to discuss her first book written for adults, Tilda is Visible. We talk about self love during the aging process, what it's like to write over 100 children's books and of course, we both recommend books. Christine Murphy, author of Notes on Surviving the Fire also recommends a f…

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Listener Question: Should I use AI to edit my book? 42:55

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A listener writes in with a question about whether AI could help edit her novel. And later, Annie asked listeners a super important and relatable question. If you're looking to connect with people to swap manuscripts, send emails to [email protected]. And send more listener questions, we love them!…

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Shelby Van Pelt and How Her Three-Year-Old Helped with the Octopus in Remarkably Bright Creatures 48:01

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All three good moms were SO LUCKY to talk to Shelby Van Pelt, who is a total star and lovely human being, about writing, parenting, research, her next book, the movie adaptation of Remarkably Bright Creatures and whether or not you can get free Starbursts at the movie theatre for being a famous writer.…

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Fostering Community at the Culver City Book Festival 28:42

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This week, I speak with Jennifer Caspar, founder and owner of Village Well Books & Coffee and one of their events coordinators, Brett Morrow. We focus on The Culver City Book Festival, Saturday, February 22nd from 10 - 5 pm. I will be there representing Books Are My People. Come say hi! We also talk about the many activities and events held at this…

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100 Days of Writing, Sticker Charts, & Jakob Kerr, author of DEAD MONEY 46:13

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The Good Moms talk about the 100 days of writing project, sticker charts, and then with Jakob Kerr, the author of debut novel DEAD MONEY. “With Dead Money, Jakob Kerr has penned a stone-cold banger of a novel—a twisty journey through Silicon Valley’s dark side, all wrapped in a stunning mystery package with some wild surprises along the way. . . . …

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Los Angeles is a Megacity 27:53

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This week, Genaro Trejo, founder of Megacity Review visits and we talk about his new literary and art journal which amplifies underrepresented voices. Author Jane Corey recommends a favorite read and I breakdown my experience during the recent L.A. fires. Jane Corry author of I Died on A Tuesday recommends Tell Me Everything by Elisabeth Strout Rec…

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The Good Moms & Tidy Dad (AKA Tyler Moore, author of Tidy Up Your Life ) 59:55

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Tessa & Annie talk to Tyler Moore, author of the new book "Tidy Up Your Life," about mental health, writing a book, deadlines, growing his audience, and making a "safety plan" after a book comes out. We also talk about our 100 days of writing 100 stickers challenge! Tyler Moore is the creator of the hugely popular “Tidy Dad” Instagram, TikTok, and …

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If It Was True Love I Could Have It: On Popsicles and Book Revision 47:34

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Annie Tessa & Ellen gab about what's going on with their kids and discuss a listener question about Book Revision.By Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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A Quick Fire Update 1:17

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Be back in two weeks. Stay safe out there. Be kind to one another. Support the show Get your Books Are My People coffee mug here! I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!By Jennifer Caloyeras

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Best of Books 2024 28:36

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On Episode #138 I share my favorite reads and audiobook listens from 2024 as well as some favorite backlist titles I read this past year. Watch me recommend books on The Mark Thompson Show. Win a copy of Guilt and Ginataan. Click here to enter. Closes Thursday, January 2nd, 2024. Read Faces in the Crowd by Valeria Luisella with me on Substack start…

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Back In Time: Favorite Books From 2013 Plus A Very Special Holiday Guest 37:19

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This week, my favorite guest is back, my dad, writer Ron Clark! Plus, there’s even a special bonus guest. We all giggle. A lot. Then, I go back in time and recommend some of my favorite reads from 2013. This episode is sponsored by Out Like A Lion by Tracey L. Thompson Books Recommended: Life After Life by Atkinson Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell …

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Season 4!! Annie's new book, writing camp debrief, and who is the boss of your house? 47:31

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We're back!! Really this time!! Exciting guests coming up this season and updates on Annie's new book The Road to Tender Hearts!! (please preorder!) and Tessa's update after the hurricane.By Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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Reimagining the Past 36:15

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A.D. Rhine - the pseudonym for co-authors Ashlee Cowles and Danielle Stinson are here to discuss their latest novel, Daughters of Bronze, a retelling of Homer's Iliad from the women who were there. This episode is sponsored by Out Like A Lion by Tracey L. Thompson Books Recommended: Horses of Fire by A.D. Rhine Daughters of Bronze by A.D. Rhine A W…

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Finding A Way Home 30:54

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This week, I speak with Nayantara Roy about her debut novel The Magnificent Ruins. We speak about how she managed the logistics of her page-turning family saga, how her lived experience influenced this novel, as well as how long it took her to write this expansive novel. This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by Out Like A Lion by Tracy L…

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Writing Advice and Origin Stories 28:11

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This week, on episode 134, I'm joined by podcaster and writer Jonathan Small, author of the recently published Write About Now: Successful Authors on Overcoming Obstacles, Finding Inspiration and the Birth of Their Careers. He also has an incredible podcast called Write About Now! We talk about origin stories, our shared love of book to film adapta…

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Marvels of the Dark 23:13

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In episode 133, I'm visited by Leigh Ann Henion author of Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark. We discuss artificial light, glowworms, mothapalooza and the biodiversity of night. Plus, we get a guest recommendation from Dianne C Braley author of The Summer Before. Book Recommendations: Night Magic: A…

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Oscar Wilde Was A Family Man 25:15

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On episode 132 Louis Bayard discusses his latest historical novel, The Wildes: a novel in five acts. We talk about our shared affinity for Oscar Wilde, Bayyard's favorite work of Wilde's and we share some recent reads we loved. In addition, Shannon Bowring, author of Where the Forest Meets the River recommends a favorite read. Books Recommended: Th…

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A Puzzling Mystery 23:45

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This week, on episode 131, I speak with the incredibly creative and talented Janice Hallett about her latest novel, The Examiner. We discuss how she goes about crafting her novels and she shares some of her favorite reads. Guest Author Recommendation: Caroline Woods, author of The Mesmerist recommends The Divorcees by Rowan Beaird. Get your Books A…

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Some Favorite Summer Reads 15:33

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I read 40 books this summer! On episode 130, I share some of my favorites. This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by Darrin Doyle’s Let Gravity Seize the Dead. Books Recommended: This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud Bear by Julia Phillips Cutting for Stone also by Abraham Verghese Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Ki…

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Announcing: FALL WRITING CAMP! Nov 7 - 11 in New Hampshire! 28:36

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Tessa and Annie talk the details of Fall Writing camp -- 5 days and 4 nights of writing time, campfires, readings, craft talks, agent chats... but probably no karaoke. Nov 7-11 at Purity Springs Resort in NH. More details here: https://www.accountabilityworkshops.com/writing-camp We also talk hot writers and Annie says "anxiety" 400 times. Happy al…

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A Magpie Tells The Story with Catherine Chidgey 32:53

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Episode 129 of Books Are My People is sponsored by Let Gravity Seize the Dead by Darrin Doyle. This week, I speak with Catherine Chidgey, the award-winning author of The Axeman's Carnival and Pet. We talk about magpies and finding the perfect point of view for your novel. Books Recommended: The Axeman’s Carnival by Catherine Chidgey Jackie by Dawn …

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The Sandwich Generation and Book Recommendations 23:27

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On episode 128 I speak with author Catherine Newman about summer hair, humor as survival strategy and Catherine’s previous job working in a sandwich shop. This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by Let Gravity Seize the Dead by Darrin Doyle. Sandwich by Catherine Newman We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Books Recommended: Q…

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Me, Myself and I: Celebrating Five Years of Podcasting with a Special Guest 28:52

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These week, on episode 127 I take it back to the OG days of the podcast five years ago when I struggled to get a guest on the show. Now, I am so lucky to get to pick amazing guests! This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by The Year We Danced: A Memoir by Stephen E. Smith Books Recommended: I am Not Sydney Poitier by Percival Everett The …

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Let's Talk Picture Books 32:07

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This week, on episode 126, I speak with picture book author Nell Cross Beckerman. We discuss how authors find illustrators, some of our favorite picture books and Nell’s recently published book, From Park to Playa: The Trails That Connect Us. From Park to Playa: The Trails That Connect Us by Nell Cross Beckerman, illustrated by Sophie Diao This epi…

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Ellen and Annie reunite to shoot the s&^% 38:59

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Ellen and Annie reunite after many months and we talk about the cutest baby and Ellen reveals a secret we've kept from listeners. We talk disciplining children, and why Drew isn't starting a home daycare any time soon. We love you, you're doing a good job. xx Annie Ellen and TessaBy Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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How to Start an Independent Press 28:05

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This week on episode #125, author and Drag Queen Story Hour founder Michelle Tea visits and talks to us about her new Press, Dopamine, its forthcoming anthology, Sluts and how she generates so much writing. This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by The Year We Danced, A Memoir by Stephen E. Smith Books Discussed: Sluts Anthology edited by…

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Turning Discarded Books Into Art 27:51

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On episode #124, collage artist and printmaker Sarah Z. Short talks about her creative process, how language figures into her art, the books she used to love to teach and, she recommends some of her favorite reads on episode 124 of Books Are My People. Books Discussed: The Hunter by Tana French Real Americans by Rachel Khong Fourth Wing by Rebecca …

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FREE* upcoming novel/memoir classes & How to write with a newborn 58:49

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We're back! Hoping to start more regular programming... For free admission to the Novel & Memoir classes, preorder Tessa's novel The Red Grove from any bookstore and email receipt to [email protected] Novel Class, April 23 at 8 pm est on zoom Memoir class, April 30 at 8 pm est on zoom One place to preorder: https://riffraffpvd.com/the-red-g…

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Murder in Sicily with Jo Piazza author of The Sicilian Inheritance 33:48

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#123 with Jo Piazza The Sicilian Inheritance This week, I talk food and books with The Sicilian Inheritance author and podcaster extraordinaire, Jo Piazza. Book Recommended The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza The Secret Book of Flora Lee by Patti Callahan Henry The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Finlay Donovan is Killing it by Elle Cosiman…

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Changing Legislation through Books with Garrard Conley 31:02

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On episode #122, author Garrard Conley (Boy Erased) speaks with me about his latest novel, All The World Beside. We talk about the research involved in writing historical fiction, how he helped change legislature, and some scandalous letters he discovered while conducting research. , Books Recommended: All the World Beside by Garrard Conley Exhibit…

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How to Write A Graphic Memoir 33:23

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In episode #121, graphic memoirist, Kelcey Ervick joins the show to talk about her graphic memoir and what it’s like to write about and draw her lived experience. Books Recommended: I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft Good Talk by Mira Jacob The Painter’s Daughter by Emily Howes Give Me Space Bu…

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Roxana Robinson 28:27

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On episode #120, Roxana Robinson (Leaving) and I discuss novels that move us, Parisian sewers and best approaches to teaching writing. Books Recommended: Leaving by Roxana Robinson Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert MacFarlane Piglet by Lottie Hazell Trespasses Louise Kennedy Alice Sadie Celine by Sarah Blakley-Cartright Late in the Day by Te…

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Books About War 27:11

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In episode #119, John Evans, owner of Diesel Bookstore talks about selling his independent bookstore, what he'll miss most and how books help us deal with difficult subjects such as war. Click below to purchase the books at my affiliate Bookshop.org shop, which gives money back to Diesel Bookstore and supports this show. Books recommended: Trilogy …

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Building Community Through Books and Art 27:32

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This week, on episode #118 of Books Are My People, I'm visited by H. Maria Armijo a visual artist, librarian and instructor on a mission to boost community literacy. We talk books and the importance of information literacy. Books recommended: Sigh, Gone by Phuc Tran The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez I’d Rather Burn Than Bloom by Shannon C. Rogers You…

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Five Great Book Recommendations 14:16

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On episode #117, learn about three new works of fiction, one memoir and a backlisted short fiction collection. Join my book club if you're looking for a book community. I talk about book bans in Florida, reading goals and Keanu Reeves. Books Recommended: Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy o…

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Bookshop.org and the Importance of Independent Bookstores 36:09

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Today, on episode #116, Andy Hunter CEO of Bookshop.org stops by and talks about how he started his company and he shares some of his favorite recent reads. One of the best things you can do to support my free podcast is to purchase books through my affiliate links below! Or, buy me a coffee! (I do love coffee!) Books Recommended: The Maniac by Ben…

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Best Books of 2023 27:47

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Today, on episode #115, my father and screenwriter Ron Clark and I talk movies and I recommend my favorite reads from 2024. Books recommended: Chain-Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah The Fraud by Zadie Smith Big Swiss by Jen Beagin The Bee Sting by Paul Murray Death Valley by Melissa Brodeur Guest Author Recommendations by Betsy Marro, aut…

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Best Books of 2014 13:13

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Today on episode #114 I go back in time and review my favorite book from 2014. Etsy Link To My Journals Send me an email at [email protected] with your address I will send you a handmade collage! Books recommended in 2014 Euphoria by Lily King All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews A Girl is A Half-Formed Thing by Eimear McBride Boy Snow Bird…