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Beaks and Geeks

Candid Conversations with Authors

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Nov 3, 2016 Beaks & Geeks

Amor Towles, author of the best-selling RULES OF CIVILITY, came on the show to talk about his new book, A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW. He and Amy talk Russian literature, gratifying research and why Andre Agassi is like a good novelist.

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Oct 4, 2016 Beaks & Geeks


Phoebe Robinson, comedian and host of WNYC’s 2 Dope Queens podcast, talks to Lindsay about writing, getting older, podcasting, criticism, and her new Amazon show with Kevin Bacon and Kathryn Hahn, I Love Dick. She also tells us which celebs would be her ideal roundtable interview, and why she loves her niece more than anything.

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Sep 28, 2016 Beaks & Geeks


Jenny Blake, author of PIVOT, talks with Lindsay about work, life, e-mail parties, trolls, and everything in between. She explains how failing is merely not trying at all, and why making small changes in your career can sometimes launch your path to greatness.

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Sep 20, 2016 Beaks & Geeks


Johanna Basford, the hugely popular illustrator behind adult coloring books, joins Amy to talk about the personal inspirations behind her art, fan tattoos, and more.

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Sep 6, 2016 Beaks & Geeks


Catherine Banner joins Amy to talk about her new novel, The House at the Edge of Night.  They cover character development, researching different time periods, and the culture of small towns.

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Aug 10, 2016 Beaks & Geeks


Blake Crouch, author of DARK MATTER, chats with Lindsay about quantum mechanics, love, and how alternate realities redefine regret.

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Aug 4, 2016 Beaks & Geeks


Jennifer Close, author of THE HOPEFULS, chats with Lindsay about Washington, D.C, relationships with family and friends, Hilary Clinton, and more.  Find Jennifer reading one of Lindsay’s favorite parts at: 15:27.

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Aug 2, 2016 Beaks & Geeks

Nadja Spiegelman joins Amy to talk about painful family history, becoming closer to her mother and grandmother, living in Paris, and much more.

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Jul 26, 2016 Beaks & Geeks


Chuck Palahniuk,  author of MAKE SOMETHING UP, chats with Lindsay about his wild book events, something about himself that no one knows, and his much awaited sequel, FIGHT CLUB 2.

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Jul 20, 2016 Beaks & Geeks


Yaa Gyasi , author of HOMEGOING, chats with Amy about diaspora, history, her ambitious debut novel, and more.

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