This podcast episode includes not just one, but TWO author interviews that let us peek behind the scenes of the books that we love Mariquita sits down with Rebecca Makkai for a discussion about Murder, Mystery, and Feminism! They discuss Rebecca’s recently released novel, I Have Some Questions for You, a literary feminist boarding school […]
This episode includes back to back author interviews! First up, Mariquita talks with poet Maggie Smith about the pain of loss, the recovery of self, and her new memoir, You Could Make This Place Beautiful. Books mentioned by Mariquita & Maggie Smith: You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith Goldenrod by Maggie Smith
Ashley sits down with Andrea Dunlop, the author of Women Are the Fiercest Creatures. During their conversation they talk about community and social commentary pertaining to women. Andrea also speaks about journalism and her true crime podcast, “No One Should Believe Me.” Get a copy of WOMEN ARE THE FIERCEST CREATURES by Andrea Dunlop Bookstores
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It’s National Poetry Month! Get your creativity flowing with Niba and Adhya Kona, 18-year-old poetic genius. Adhya shares her verses and explores the fascinating intersection of art and science. And as if that’s not enough, Adhya even spills the tea on some pro-tips for tapping into your own creative potential. Don’t miss out on this
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Mariquita and Steph sit down to discuss Szilvia Molnar’s debut novel, The Nursery, which examines one woman’s struggles with overwhelming postpartum fear and disconnection. They reflect on how the book mirrored their own experiences and the disservice we do by not discussing the daunting reality of new parenthood. Books mentioned: The Nursery by Szilvia Molnar
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What is copaganda? And why do so many thrillers feel like copaganda? Mariquita and Renee discuss these questions plus how to spot copaganda in our literature. They also share some books that they loved that don’t pass the test and some great books that do. In the second segment, Ashley interviews Diane Marie Brown, author
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Ashley interviews Cecile Pin about her debut novel, Wandering Souls. Wandering Souls follows siblings Anh, Minh, and Thanh as they journey to Hong Kong after the last American troops leave Vietnam. The conversation includes making a girl the oldest child, creating community through food, making a home amidst assimilation, and recalling memories. Book content warning:
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In this episode Natalia interviews Lily Brooks-Dalton, author of The Light Pirate. They talk about what it means to be resilient, what even *is* good infrastructure, hope, ecology, that dream we have of sawing Florida off the nation as a whole, and so much more. We hope after listening to the conversation you love this
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Jordy sits down with Kanchan Bhaskar to discuss her book Leaving: How I Set Myself Free from an Abusive Marriage. Kanchan is from New Delhi, India and she shares with us her story of escape and the struggles faced by women in India today. This conversation discusses domestic violence and abuse, addictions, and mental health.
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One thing you may not know is that Natalia and Renee regularly text each other about food–what they’re eating, what they’re cooking, what they’re craving, what they discovered at Costco–you name it, they’ve chatted about it. So they’re rechanneling that hungry energy into a conversation about their favorite cookbooks, cookbook cultures, and cultural cookbooks. Renee
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It’s been a very good year of reading for Renee so far. Even though we’ve barely scratched the surface of the year (and we’re still covered in snow), Renee shares seven books that she’s rated five stars already. Then, Jordy sits down with Academy-Award nominated screenwriter, Iris Yamashita, to discuss her debut novel, City Under
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Looking for a new thriller to start off the year with? How about the recently released book, The House in the Pines? Published on January 3rd by Dutton Books, Mariquita sits down with the author of The House in the Pines, Ana Reyes to discuss her debut novel. Get Your Copy: The House in the
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![Road trip season has arrived and this #bookmail has up planning our road trip TBR 🚗
HERE WE GO AGAIN by Alison Cochrun is a queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country.
If you're in the mood for a sapphic romance that has spice, laughs, and tears, HERE WE GO AGAIN might be the road trip read for you.
Thank you to @atriabooks for sending this book our way!
What books are you reading on your roadtrip?
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