Sophie Chen Keller on kids’ books, New York City, and kindness
Sophie Chen Keller joins Amy to talk about her first novel, THE LUSTER OF LOST THINGS. They cover NYC bakeries, beloved kids’ books, and going the extra mile to be kind.
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Edan Lepucki on California and cool parents
Edan Lepucki joins Amy to talk performance art, class in California, and which books she reads over and over again. Learn more about her novel, WOMAN NO. 17.
Anne Corlett on the apocalypse and writing inspirations
Anne Corlett, author of the crossover sci-fi hit, THE SPACE BETWEEN THE STARS, joins Amy to talk physical and emotional distance, writing inspirations, and more.
Katherine Heiny on subcultures, infidelity, and Standard Deviation
Katherine Heiny joins Amy to talk about hyper-specific subcultures, infidelity as a recurring plot point, and having no conversational filter. Â Her book, STANDARD DEVIATION, is a hilarious novel about infidelity, parenting, and New York.
Diksha Basu on money, class, and unexpected romance
Diksha Basu joins Amy to talk about her first novel, THE WINDFALL. They chat about money and class, house and home, and unexpected romance.
Listen: Fiona Barton on journalism, perspective, and unshakeable curiosity
Listen: Patricia Lockwood on dad-habits, youth groups, and jewel-hoarding
Patricia Lockwood joins Amy to talk about her hilarious and touching memoir, PRIESTDADDY. They cover jewel-hoarding, mysterious household rags, and dad-habits.
Listen: Joseph Finder on coffee, character choices, and more
Joseph Finder chats with John about THE SWITCH, coffee, writing, Alfred Hitchcock and more.
Listen: Kei Miller on procrastination, etymology, and Augustown
Kei Miller chats with Amy about procrastination, finding his voice, etymology and much more. His lyrical novel, AUGUSTOWN follows one cataclysmic day in 1982 Jamaica.
Listen: Amy Thielen on cabins, cooking, and her new memoir
Amy Thielen is the author of the James Beard Award-winning cookbook, THE NEW MIDWESTERN TABLE, and her memoir, GIVE A GIRL A KNIFE. She discusses composing a dish like a song, her 19th century homesteader-style cabin, and how some meals are loyal to their cooks.
