Books Are My People Podcast
1) Superstitious Fiction
This week, we're joined by Nick Medina, author of The Whistler. We talk about superstitions, narrative voice and so much more! We also get a book recommendation from Julian Brave NoiseCat, author of ...Show More
2) Read Like A Gilmore Girl
On episode 151 Kristine Eckart visits and talks about her new book, Meet Me At Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from the Gilmore Girls. We talk about Rory's booklist, sense of community and important...Show More
3) The Grounded Fantastic
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 queer...Show More
4) Surprising Books That Subvert Expectations
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 boo...Show More
5) Reading About Adventure and Drawing Your Adventures with Samantha Dion Baker
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 ...Show More
6) 147 - Books About Death and Dying
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 Behin...Show More
7) Me, Myself and I
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 permissio...Show More
8) Slutty Golden Retrievers - The Always Original, Annie Hartnett
Today, I'm in conversation with Annie Hartnett, author of the recently publihshed Road to Tender Hearts. We talk about the inspiration for her protagonist, PJ as well as how many pages she wrote befor...Show More
9) When Science and Novel Writing Collide
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 ...Show More
10) The Art of Painting Books with Jane Mount
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 ant...Show More