Chloe Benjamin on magic, uncertainty, and fate

January 18, 2018 Kathryn Monaco

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.

Beaks & Geeks, Fiction

Sam Graham-Felsen on privilege, growing up, and his new novel

January 3, 2018 Kathryn Monaco

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.

Beaks & Geeks, Fiction, Science Fiction / Fantasy

Tochi Onyebuchi on anime, ComiCon, and Nigerian food

December 20, 2017 Kathryn Monaco

Tochi Onyebuchi joins Amy to talk about his debut YA fantasy book, BEASTS MADE OF NIGHT. They talk Nigerian food, anime, and much more.

Beaks & Geeks, Fiction

Brit Bennett on writing fiction and adapting for the screen

November 9, 2017 Kathryn Monaco

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

Beaks & Geeks, Fiction

Francesca Hornak on family and her debut novel

October 26, 2017 Kathryn Monaco

Francesca Hornak joins Amy to talk about her debut novel, SEVEN DAYS OF US. They discuss creaky family estates, awkward moments, gruesome diseases and much more.

Beaks & Geeks, Nonfiction

Roger Hodge on borderlands, family history, and Texas

October 10, 2017 Kathryn Monaco

Roger Hodge, author of Texas Blood, joins Amy to talk all things Texas. They touch on family history, pilgrimages, Cormac McCarthy, and the borderlands.

Beaks & Geeks, Fiction

Camille Bordas on academia, France, and memory

September 29, 2017 Kathryn Monaco

Camille Bordas joins Amy to talk about the loneliness of academia, why she likes to imagine which tv shows her characters would watch, and her personal rules for fiction. Learn about her new novel, HOW TO BEHAVE IN A CROWD.

Beaks & Geeks, Fiction, Uncategorized

Celeste Ng on family secrets, photography, and idealism

September 7, 2017 Kathryn Monaco

Celeste Ng, author of the hit debut novel, EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU joins Amy to talk about her new book, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE. They discuss family secrets, blowing stuff up, empathy in character building and much more.

Beaks & Geeks, Fiction

Chiara Barzini on natural disasters, LA in the 90’s, and reckless teenagers

August 30, 2017 Kathryn Monaco

Chiara Barzini joins Amy to talk about her new novel THINGS THAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE EARTHQUAKE. They cover translation, reckless teenage days, and culture shock.

Beaks & Geeks, Fiction

Camille Aubray on provençal cooking and Picasso’s affairs

August 16, 2017 Kathryn Monaco

Camille Aubray joins Amy to talk about her book, COOKING FOR PICASSO, which follows a young woman whose life changes when she spends a summer cooking for Picasso. They cover provençal cuisine, writing in the south of France, and Picasso’s many love affairs.

Archives

Chloe Benjamin on magic, uncertainty, and fate

Sam Graham-Felsen on privilege, growing up, and his new novel

Tochi Onyebuchi on anime, ComiCon, and Nigerian food

Brit Bennett on writing fiction and adapting for the screen

Francesca Hornak on family and her debut novel

Roger Hodge on borderlands, family history, and Texas

Camille Bordas on academia, France, and memory

Celeste Ng on family secrets, photography, and idealism

Chiara Barzini on natural disasters, LA in the 90’s, and reckless teenagers

Camille Aubray on provençal cooking and Picasso’s affairs

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