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Candid Conversations with Authors

Categories: Explore: “Fiction”
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 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.

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 18, 2018 Beaks & Geeks

THE IMMORTALISTS author, Chloe Benjamin, joins Amy to talk uncertainty, faith, family, and magic. The interview with the author starts at 10:50.

This episode features two special guests! The hosts of the Read It Forward podcast, Abbe and Emma, visit the show for a brief book discussion.

Jan 3, 2018 Beaks & Geeks

Sam Graham-Felsen, former chief blogger for Obama, joins Amy to talk about his first novel, GREEN. Set in 1992 Boston, the book follows middle-schooler David as he grapples with racism and white privilege.

Dec 20, 2017 Beaks & Geeks

Tochi Onyebuchi joins Amy to talk about his debut YA fantasy book, BEASTS MADE OF NIGHT.

They talk Nigerian food, anime, and much more.

Nov 9, 2017 Beaks & Geeks

Brit Bennett, author of THE MOTHERS, joins Amy to talk about nuance in fiction, adapting for the screen, and the value of gossip.

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