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Candid Conversations with Authors

Archives: 2018
Apr 12, 2018 Beaks & Geeks

Lexie Elliott joins Amy to talk about her debut thriller, THE FRENCH GIRL. They talk about friend group dynamics, self-doubt, and a slinky French ghost.

Apr 5, 2018 Beaks & Geeks

Gayle Forman, author of IF I STAY, joined Amy to talk about her newest novel, I HAVE LOST MY WAY. They talk about the magic of NYC, how to help someone in need, and how YouTube has changed fame.

Mar 30, 2018 Beaks & Geeks

Clare Mackintosh, author of LET ME LIE, joins Amy to talk about detective-work, post-it notes, and mental health.

Mar 21, 2018 Beaks & Geeks

The hilarious Rebecca Harrington joins Amy to talk about her new novel SOCIABLE.  They talk pretentious startup culture, that weirdly specific social media tone, and feeling not-quite-cool-enough.

Mar 15, 2018 Beaks & Geeks

Melissa Dahl joins Amy to talk about CRINGEWORTHY, her book all about the science of awkwardness. They discuss reframing emotions, exposure therapy, and all the sweaty, nervous, self-conscious stuff our bodies put us through.

Feb 28, 2018 Beaks & Geeks

Debut novelist Rhiannon Navin joins Amy to talk about her book, ONLY CHILD. Told from the point of view of a six-year-old survivor of a school shooting, the novel grapples with love, grief, and family.

Feb 20, 2018 Beaks & Geeks

Brendan Duffy, author of THE STORM KING, joins Amy to talk about sophomore novels, friends who know us better than we know ourselves, and the image of a boy that shaped the novel.

Feb 20, 2018 Beaks & Geeks

Chanel Cleeton joins Amy to talk about her new book, NEXT YEAR IN HAVANA. They talk about music playlists, the real family story that inspired the novel, and what she learned while researching the revolution.

Jan 31, 2018 Beaks & Geeks

Jasmine Guillory joins Amy to talk about her first novel, The Wedding Date. They talk meet-cutes, romantic comedies, tropes in love stories, and much more.

Jan 24, 2018 Beaks & Geeks

Nick Harkaway, author of The Gone-Away World, and Tigerman, joins Amy to talk about his massive, thrilling new book, Gnomon.

They discuss surveillance, finding stories everywhere, and mind-blowing real-life technology.

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