Books Are My People Mon, 18 May 2026 08:05:13 -0400 https://www.jennifercaloyeras.com/podcast en-us © 2026 Books Are My People yes Support this Podcast d17ce918-5550-5236-bb90-ecfa8b917fbf Jennifer Caloyeras episodic true Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss what’s happening in the world of books with a focus on frontlist and backlist fiction including literary fiction, suspense, historical, memoir and nonfiction.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) books, fiction, nonfiction, young adult, new books, books news, suspense, mystery, literature, bestsellers, writing, writers Jennifer Caloyeras https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jujw0ezqoet8xfpv76a7gsfi3lkq?.jpg Books Are My People https://www.jennifercaloyeras.com/podcast Meet Melissa Clark - A Force of Nature and My Sister! Meet Melissa Clark - A Force of Nature and My Sister! Not only is my sister Melissa Clark a force of nature, she also published a fantastic young adult novel titled Force of Nature! We discuss podcasting, writing for children's television and novel writing on today's episode, plus we offer a slew of book recommendations. 

This episode is sponsored by To Lay to Rest our Ghosts by Caitlin Hamlton Summie Learn more at caitlinhamiltonmarketing.com

Force of Nature by Melissa Clark

Books Recommended:

The Red Parts: Autobiography of a Trail by Maggie Nelson

Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel

The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir by Griffin Dunne

How We Survived Communism and Even Laughed by Slavenka Drakulic

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank 

Guest Author Recommendation from Alexa Yasemin Brahme, author of Good News

True Stories by Sophie Calle


More About Melissa:

Melissa's Book Promo Events: 

5/19 @ 6:30pm Book Launch at Diesel Books, Santa Monica, CA

5/29 @ 6:00pm Village Well Books, Culver City, CA

6/3 @ 7:00pm Book Soup, West Hollywood, CA

6/6 Books Inc. Alameda, CA TBA


IG: @msmelissaclark

TikTok: msmelissaclark

 Becoming Mother Nature podcast


Other Things Discussed:

Take a 4-Week Gel Printing Class with me 5/27 - 6/17

Check out my art!

Book to Film:  Midwinter Break by Bernard McLaverty on my Substack


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]]> Not only is my sister Melissa Clark a force of nature, she also published a fantastic young adult novel titled Force of Nature! We discuss podcasting, writing for children's television and novel writing on today's episode, plus we offer a slew of book recommendations. 

This episode is sponsored by To Lay to Rest our Ghosts by Caitlin Hamlton Summie Learn more at caitlinhamiltonmarketing.com

Force of Nature by Melissa Clark

Books Recommended:

The Red Parts: Autobiography of a Trail by Maggie Nelson

Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel

The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir by Griffin Dunne

How We Survived Communism and Even Laughed by Slavenka Drakulic

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank 

Guest Author Recommendation from Alexa Yasemin Brahme, author of Good News

True Stories by Sophie Calle


More About Melissa:

Melissa's Book Promo Events: 

5/19 @ 6:30pm Book Launch at Diesel Books, Santa Monica, CA

5/29 @ 6:00pm Village Well Books, Culver City, CA

6/3 @ 7:00pm Book Soup, West Hollywood, CA

6/6 Books Inc. Alameda, CA TBA


IG: @msmelissaclark

TikTok: msmelissaclark

 Becoming Mother Nature podcast


Other Things Discussed:

Take a 4-Week Gel Printing Class with me 5/27 - 6/17

Check out my art!

Book to Film:  Midwinter Break by Bernard McLaverty on my Substack


Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-19189261 Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 -0700 1753 full false Talking Dogs and Art Talking Dogs and Art Today, we're talking about dogs and art, two of my favorite topics! In The Dog's Gaze: A Visual History, historian Thomas W. Lauqeur investigates why so many dogs are depicted in great works of art. We also chat about the long history of the relationship between humans and dogs. 

 Shownotes: 

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Dancing Woman by Elaine Nell Orr

 Books Discussed:

The Dog’s Gaze: A Visual History by Thomas W. Laqueur

Time Regained - Marcelle Proust

Flesh by David Szalay

King: A Street Story by John Berger 

The Witch by Marie Ndiaye

Spies of the Balkans -  Alan Furst 


Guest Author Book Recommendation:

Sheila Yasmin Marikar, author of Incidentals recommends With Friends Like You by Amy Chosick 


Bonus Dog Books: 

The Friend - Sigrid Nunez

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime - Mark Hadden

 

Link to sign up for my Gelli Print Art Class (If it’s not live yet, just keep an eye on this site!)  

Come visit me at booth 210 at the Beverly Hills Art Show on May 16th and 17th. 

 Take a collagraph printmaking workshop with me on Sunday, June 28th from 1-4 pm at the Marin MOCA in Marin, California. 

Enter my book giveaway for The Optimists by Brian Platzer, closing on May 16th, 2026. 

 

Penguin Press Instagram Page

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]]> Today, we're talking about dogs and art, two of my favorite topics! In The Dog's Gaze: A Visual History, historian Thomas W. Lauqeur investigates why so many dogs are depicted in great works of art. We also chat about the long history of the relationship between humans and dogs. 

 Shownotes: 

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Dancing Woman by Elaine Nell Orr

 Books Discussed:

The Dog’s Gaze: A Visual History by Thomas W. Laqueur

Time Regained - Marcelle Proust

Flesh by David Szalay

King: A Street Story by John Berger 

The Witch by Marie Ndiaye

Spies of the Balkans -  Alan Furst 


Guest Author Book Recommendation:

Sheila Yasmin Marikar, author of Incidentals recommends With Friends Like You by Amy Chosick 


Bonus Dog Books: 

The Friend - Sigrid Nunez

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime - Mark Hadden

 

Link to sign up for my Gelli Print Art Class (If it’s not live yet, just keep an eye on this site!)  

Come visit me at booth 210 at the Beverly Hills Art Show on May 16th and 17th. 

 Take a collagraph printmaking workshop with me on Sunday, June 28th from 1-4 pm at the Marin MOCA in Marin, California. 

Enter my book giveaway for The Optimists by Brian Platzer, closing on May 16th, 2026. 

 

Penguin Press Instagram Page

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-19117900 Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 -0700 1428 full false Monsters in the Archives - My Year of Fear with Stephen King Monsters in the Archives - My Year of Fear with Stephen King On episode #164 author and King scholar Caroline Bicks discusses her latest book, Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King. 

We talk about what makes Stephen King so ubiquitously beloved across generations, how horror stories are a way to face our deepest fears and how King called upon Shakespeare for one of his most famous manuscripts. 

Plus we get a guest author recommendation from Emily Franklin author of Love & Other Monsters. (Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment, Poison, Ecology, Hidden Histories, Zombies, and Black Survival by Maria Pinto.

And we get one from Jennifer N. Brown, author of The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton. (Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards) 

Notes: 

North Woods – Daniel Mason

London Falling – Patrick Radden Keefe

Why Be Happy When you Could Be Normal – Jeanette Winterson

The League of Gentleman Witches by India Holton

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng


Other Links:

Enter The Optimists Book Giveaway

Enter The Beheading Game Book Giveaway

Come see me at the Beverly Hills Art Show! 


Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> On episode #164 author and King scholar Caroline Bicks discusses her latest book, Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King. 

We talk about what makes Stephen King so ubiquitously beloved across generations, how horror stories are a way to face our deepest fears and how King called upon Shakespeare for one of his most famous manuscripts. 

Plus we get a guest author recommendation from Emily Franklin author of Love & Other Monsters. (Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment, Poison, Ecology, Hidden Histories, Zombies, and Black Survival by Maria Pinto.

And we get one from Jennifer N. Brown, author of The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton. (Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards) 

Notes: 

North Woods – Daniel Mason

London Falling – Patrick Radden Keefe

Why Be Happy When you Could Be Normal – Jeanette Winterson

The League of Gentleman Witches by India Holton

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng


Other Links:

Enter The Optimists Book Giveaway

Enter The Beheading Game Book Giveaway

Come see me at the Beverly Hills Art Show! 


Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-19034699 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0700 1942 full false Brian Platzer - The Optimists Brian Platzer - The Optimists On episode 163, I speak with Brian Platzer author of The Optimists. We discuss many things including who influenced the creation of his protagonist and whether or not optimism can be taught. 

This episode is sponsored by Fangs of Fate by Rebecca Parcha. Click here to listen to the audiobook.  

Sheila Yasmin Marikar , author of Incidentals recommends With Friends Like You by Amy Chozick. 

Rebecca Lehmann, author of The Beheading Game recommends The Unveiling by Quan Barry 

Click here to enter the The Beheading Game book giveaway, which closes on April 30th. 


Book Recommendations:

Hard Feelings – Daniel Smith

The Lamb – Lucy Rose

Maud Martha – Gwendolyn Brooks (a novella) add to list to give to mom

The Patientce Stone – Atiq Rahimi

Never Let Me Go – Ishiguro

 

Brian Platzer on instagram.

Brian Platzer's Websitehttps://www.brianplatzer.com


Take my Gelli Printing Class in Los Angeles 


The International Booker Prize Shortlist:

The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran - Shida Bazyar

She Who Remains - Rene Karabash

The Director - Daniel Kehlmann

On Earth As It Ss Beneath - Ana Paula Maia

The Witch - Marie NDiaye 

Taiwan Travelogue - Shuang-zi Yang

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> On episode 163, I speak with Brian Platzer author of The Optimists. We discuss many things including who influenced the creation of his protagonist and whether or not optimism can be taught. 

This episode is sponsored by Fangs of Fate by Rebecca Parcha. Click here to listen to the audiobook.  

Sheila Yasmin Marikar , author of Incidentals recommends With Friends Like You by Amy Chozick. 

Rebecca Lehmann, author of The Beheading Game recommends The Unveiling by Quan Barry 

Click here to enter the The Beheading Game book giveaway, which closes on April 30th. 


Book Recommendations:

Hard Feelings – Daniel Smith

The Lamb – Lucy Rose

Maud Martha – Gwendolyn Brooks (a novella) add to list to give to mom

The Patientce Stone – Atiq Rahimi

Never Let Me Go – Ishiguro

 

Brian Platzer on instagram.

Brian Platzer's Websitehttps://www.brianplatzer.com


Take my Gelli Printing Class in Los Angeles 


The International Booker Prize Shortlist:

The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran - Shida Bazyar

She Who Remains - Rene Karabash

The Director - Daniel Kehlmann

On Earth As It Ss Beneath - Ana Paula Maia

The Witch - Marie NDiaye 

Taiwan Travelogue - Shuang-zi Yang

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-18963499 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0700 2357 full false Judy Blume: A Life - with Mark Oppenheimer Judy Blume: A Life - with Mark Oppenheimer On episode 162, I'm visited by biographer Mark Oppenheimer, author of Judy Blume: A Life. 

We discuss our favorite Judy Blume books, Blume's captivating draw as an author and we share some favorite book recommendations. 

This episode is sponsored by Fangs of Fate by Rebecca Parcha. Click here to listen to the audiobook. 


Books Recommended:

The Director by Daniel Kehlmann translated

Cursed Bread by Sophie McKintosh

Air Guitar: Essays on Art and Democracy by Dave Hickey

The Optimists by Brian Platzer

Lake Effect: A Memoir by Rich Cohen

 

Find Mark Oppenheimer on Substack

 I'm giving away a month-long giveaway to my online book club in April where we will be reading Lauren Groff's Brawler. Click here to enter. 

I will be returning to the Culver City Book Festival on Sunday March 29th from 10 - 5 pm. I’ll be signing books, selling upcycled journals made out of books, selling original art and Books Are My People coffee mugs and stickers, which you can always purchase here. Come say hi if you’re in the area!

Purchase Books Are My People swag here. 

Charlotte Woods The Natural Way of THings Giveaway linkup open closes 3/31. I will contact a winner on April 1st. This giveaway is open to US mailing addresses only. Thank you to Riverhead Books for sponsoring this giveaway.

Click here to enter.

Registration for my gelli printing class in Santa Monica is open. If you happen to be local, please join me for a four-week beginning gelli printing class at the Brentwood Art Center in Santa Monica! Click here for more information. We will have so much fun exploring printmaking and maybe even side chatting about books. 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> On episode 162, I'm visited by biographer Mark Oppenheimer, author of Judy Blume: A Life. 

We discuss our favorite Judy Blume books, Blume's captivating draw as an author and we share some favorite book recommendations. 

This episode is sponsored by Fangs of Fate by Rebecca Parcha. Click here to listen to the audiobook. 


Books Recommended:

The Director by Daniel Kehlmann translated

Cursed Bread by Sophie McKintosh

Air Guitar: Essays on Art and Democracy by Dave Hickey

The Optimists by Brian Platzer

Lake Effect: A Memoir by Rich Cohen

 

Find Mark Oppenheimer on Substack

 I'm giving away a month-long giveaway to my online book club in April where we will be reading Lauren Groff's Brawler. Click here to enter. 

I will be returning to the Culver City Book Festival on Sunday March 29th from 10 - 5 pm. I’ll be signing books, selling upcycled journals made out of books, selling original art and Books Are My People coffee mugs and stickers, which you can always purchase here. Come say hi if you’re in the area!

Purchase Books Are My People swag here. 

Charlotte Woods The Natural Way of THings Giveaway linkup open closes 3/31. I will contact a winner on April 1st. This giveaway is open to US mailing addresses only. Thank you to Riverhead Books for sponsoring this giveaway.

Click here to enter.

Registration for my gelli printing class in Santa Monica is open. If you happen to be local, please join me for a four-week beginning gelli printing class at the Brentwood Art Center in Santa Monica! Click here for more information. We will have so much fun exploring printmaking and maybe even side chatting about books. 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-18884957 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700 2004 full false Booker Prize Nominee Charlotte Wood and The Natural Way of Things Booker Prize Nominee Charlotte Wood and The Natural Way of Things On episode 161 this week I'm visited by Booker Prize shortlist nominee, Charlotte Wood. We talk about internalized misogyny, systems of oppression, what it’s like to be a Booker Award finalist and Wood's reissue of her 2015 novel, The Natural Way of Things. 

Books Recommended: 

So Long, See You Tomorrow, William Maxwell

The Old Fire by Elisa Shua Disapin translated by Aneesa Abbas Higgins

Delirious by Damian Wilkins 

How to Commit A Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigley

Attention: Writing on Life, Art and the World by Anne Einreight  out April 8th

Guest Author: 

Lies We Tell About the Stars by Susie Nadler

 

Find Charlotte on Social Media: 

 Charlottewoodwriter on Instagram

Substack: substraction


Have an easy knitting project for me to try? Email me at booksaremypwople@gmail.com

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> On episode 161 this week I'm visited by Booker Prize shortlist nominee, Charlotte Wood. We talk about internalized misogyny, systems of oppression, what it’s like to be a Booker Award finalist and Wood's reissue of her 2015 novel, The Natural Way of Things. 

Books Recommended: 

So Long, See You Tomorrow, William Maxwell

The Old Fire by Elisa Shua Disapin translated by Aneesa Abbas Higgins

Delirious by Damian Wilkins 

How to Commit A Postcolonial Murder by Nina McConigley

Attention: Writing on Life, Art and the World by Anne Einreight  out April 8th

Guest Author: 

Lies We Tell About the Stars by Susie Nadler

 

Find Charlotte on Social Media: 

 Charlottewoodwriter on Instagram

Substack: substraction


Have an easy knitting project for me to try? Email me at booksaremypwople@gmail.com

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-18763437 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700 2417 full false Bad Asians - a conversation with author Lillian Li Bad Asians - a conversation with author Lillian Li This week, on episode 160 of Books Are My People, I speak with Lillian Li author of Bad Asians. We talk about identity, the perils of the internet, and the aftermath of the 2008 recession. 

Shownotes:

How to Commit A Post Colonial Murder by Nina McConigley

Vigil by George Saunders

Nice Places by Vincent Chu

Pedro the Vast by Simón Lopez Trujillo translated by Sophie Hughes

House of Monstrous Women by Daphne Fama 


Find Lillian Lee on Social Media @zillianzee

 

See my two new Works of Art at Red bluff Gallery

Wuthering Heights Giveaway 

Enter to Win A Free month on Books Are My People

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> This week, on episode 160 of Books Are My People, I speak with Lillian Li author of Bad Asians. We talk about identity, the perils of the internet, and the aftermath of the 2008 recession. 

Shownotes:

How to Commit A Post Colonial Murder by Nina McConigley

Vigil by George Saunders

Nice Places by Vincent Chu

Pedro the Vast by Simón Lopez Trujillo translated by Sophie Hughes

House of Monstrous Women by Daphne Fama 


Find Lillian Lee on Social Media @zillianzee

 

See my two new Works of Art at Red bluff Gallery

Wuthering Heights Giveaway 

Enter to Win A Free month on Books Are My People

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-18713410 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800 1572 full false Meet Bookish Serial Makers: Monica and Cortney from Craft Cook Read Repeat Meet Bookish Serial Makers: Monica and Cortney from Craft Cook Read Repeat It's a bit of a longer episode today but I couldn’t tear myself away from my new Bay Area Crafty friends: Monica and Cortney from the fantastic podcast Craft Cook Read Repeat. 

These joyful makers will inspire creativity and curiosity in the kitchen, on the needles on the nightstand and more. And, one of them answers the age-old question "Are Sophie scarves a project for beginning knitters?"

Plus, they share some of their favorite book recommendations. 

And we get three bonus guest author recommendations this week:

Christina Hammonds Reed, author of The Johnson Four recommends American Nightmare by Kelly McWilliams. 

Rebecca Fallon, author of Family Drama recommends Almost Life by Kiran Mlgood Hargrave.

Eleanor Shearer, author of Fireflies in Winter recommends Barkskins by Annie Proulx.

WIN A FREE MONTH AND READ AND WATCH WUTHERING HEIGHTS WITH US on my Books Are My People bookclub on Substack. 

Books Discussed:

On the Calculation of Volume – Solvej Balle

A Sociopath’s Guide to A Successful Marriage – by M. K. Oliver

The Light Pirate - Lily Brooks-Dalton

The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow

Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi  translated by David Boyd and Lucy North

Bog Queen - Anna North 


Where to find Cortney and Monica on Social Media:

IG @craftcookreadrepeat

Podcast Website

IG @cortneysf 


Other Things Mentioned:

Char Hamilton's amazing art classes! 

Ravelrly 

Imagined Landscapes gnomes



Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> It's a bit of a longer episode today but I couldn’t tear myself away from my new Bay Area Crafty friends: Monica and Cortney from the fantastic podcast Craft Cook Read Repeat. 

These joyful makers will inspire creativity and curiosity in the kitchen, on the needles on the nightstand and more. And, one of them answers the age-old question "Are Sophie scarves a project for beginning knitters?"

Plus, they share some of their favorite book recommendations. 

And we get three bonus guest author recommendations this week:

Christina Hammonds Reed, author of The Johnson Four recommends American Nightmare by Kelly McWilliams. 

Rebecca Fallon, author of Family Drama recommends Almost Life by Kiran Mlgood Hargrave.

Eleanor Shearer, author of Fireflies in Winter recommends Barkskins by Annie Proulx.

WIN A FREE MONTH AND READ AND WATCH WUTHERING HEIGHTS WITH US on my Books Are My People bookclub on Substack. 

Books Discussed:

On the Calculation of Volume – Solvej Balle

A Sociopath’s Guide to A Successful Marriage – by M. K. Oliver

The Light Pirate - Lily Brooks-Dalton

The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow

Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi  translated by David Boyd and Lucy North

Bog Queen - Anna North 


Where to find Cortney and Monica on Social Media:

IG @craftcookreadrepeat

Podcast Website

IG @cortneysf 


Other Things Mentioned:

Char Hamilton's amazing art classes! 

Ravelrly 

Imagined Landscapes gnomes



Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-18641134 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0800 2850 On the Calculation of Volume, Solvej Balle, A Sociopath’s Guide to A Successful Marriage, M. K. Oliver, The Light Pirate, Lily Brooks-Dalton, The Everlasting, Alix E. Harrow, Diary of a Void, Emi Yagi, Lucy North, Bog Queen, Anna North full false Heated Rivalry: I'm Going There Heated Rivalry: I'm Going There Yup, I finally read part of a romance novel and watched two romance shows. Who am I in 2026?

In episode #158 I announce some new forthcoming screen adaptations, we get a guest author book recommendation from Nalini Singh, author of Such A Perfect Family and I recommend five books to add to your TBR. 

Join me on Substack. 

Books Recommended:

Such a Perfect Family Nalini Singh

The Midnight Taxi - Yosha Gunasakera

The Irish Goodbye - Heather Aimee O’Neill

The Infamous Gilberts - Anjela Tomaski

Only Son – Kevin Moffett

Is This A Cry For Help? – Emily Austin

The Housemaid - Freida McFadden

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Yup, I finally read part of a romance novel and watched two romance shows. Who am I in 2026?

In episode #158 I announce some new forthcoming screen adaptations, we get a guest author book recommendation from Nalini Singh, author of Such A Perfect Family and I recommend five books to add to your TBR. 

Join me on Substack. 

Books Recommended:

Such a Perfect Family Nalini Singh

The Midnight Taxi - Yosha Gunasakera

The Irish Goodbye - Heather Aimee O’Neill

The Infamous Gilberts - Anjela Tomaski

Only Son – Kevin Moffett

Is This A Cry For Help? – Emily Austin

The Housemaid - Freida McFadden

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-18561046 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0800 1226 Such a Perfect Family, Nalini Singh, The Midnight Taxi, The Irish Goodbye, Heather Aimee O’Neill, The Infamous Gilberts, Anjela Tomaski, Only Son, Kevin Moffit, Is This A Cry For Help, Emily Austin, The Housemaid, Freida McFadden full false A Dog's Spirit Jumps into a Boy - Sara Levine and The Hitch A Dog's Spirit Jumps into a Boy - Sara Levine and The Hitch This week on episode #157, I speak with one of my favorite authors, the delightful Sara Levine, author of The Hitch, out tomorrow. I talk about some of my New Year’s resolutions, the amazing new skill I taught my dog and winter break travel plans gone wrong. We also get a guest author recommendation from Mark Medley author of Live to see the Day. 

PODCAST NOTES:

The Hitch by Sara Levine

Treasure Island by Sara Levine

War with the Newts – Karel Capek 

Heart The Lover by Lily King

Nature Poem by Tommy Pico

Often I am Happy by Jens Christian Grondhal

Is Mother Dead by Vigdis Hjorth

Instagram @hitchface

Substack

Sara Levine’s website

Live to see the Day by Mark Medley

Joyride by Susan Orlean

Saturday Night by Susan Orlean

 

Read The Empusium with me on Substack

Listen to Episode #3 of Books Are My People, where my dad and I talk about Sara Levine’s Treasure Island!!! (It was only my third episode, so please forgive any sound editing issues!) 

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> This week on episode #157, I speak with one of my favorite authors, the delightful Sara Levine, author of The Hitch, out tomorrow. I talk about some of my New Year’s resolutions, the amazing new skill I taught my dog and winter break travel plans gone wrong. We also get a guest author recommendation from Mark Medley author of Live to see the Day. 

PODCAST NOTES:

The Hitch by Sara Levine

Treasure Island by Sara Levine

War with the Newts – Karel Capek 

Heart The Lover by Lily King

Nature Poem by Tommy Pico

Often I am Happy by Jens Christian Grondhal

Is Mother Dead by Vigdis Hjorth

Instagram @hitchface

Substack

Sara Levine’s website

Live to see the Day by Mark Medley

Joyride by Susan Orlean

Saturday Night by Susan Orlean

 

Read The Empusium with me on Substack

Listen to Episode #3 of Books Are My People, where my dad and I talk about Sara Levine’s Treasure Island!!! (It was only my third episode, so please forgive any sound editing issues!) 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-18482216 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0800 2083 The Hitch, Treasure Island, Sara Levine, War with the Newts, Karel Capek, Heart The Lover, Lily King, Nature Poem, Tommy Pico, Often I am Happy, Jens Christian Grondhal, Is Mother Dead, Vigdis Hjorth, Live to see the Day, Mark Medley, Joyride by Susan Or full true Back in Time Books out in 2012 Back in Time Books out in 2012 This week, I go back in time to 2012 to share some of my favorite reads as well as discuss other, notable reads from that year. 

We have a special guest author recommendation from Emily Wiberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka authors of Seeing Other People . 

Happy New Year, everyone! 

Shownotes: 

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple

We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey 

Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloane

Every Day by David Levethan

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

The Round House by Loise Erdrich

Tell The Wolves I’m Home by Carole Rifka Brunt

Links to Books Are My People mugs

Link to my Chair Art

Link to Empusium Read Along

Link to National Book Award winners

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> This week, I go back in time to 2012 to share some of my favorite reads as well as discuss other, notable reads from that year. 

We have a special guest author recommendation from Emily Wiberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka authors of Seeing Other People . 

Happy New Year, everyone! 

Shownotes: 

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple

We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey 

Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloane

Every Day by David Levethan

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

The Round House by Loise Erdrich

Tell The Wolves I’m Home by Carole Rifka Brunt

Links to Books Are My People mugs

Link to my Chair Art

Link to Empusium Read Along

Link to National Book Award winners

Support the show

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-18327738 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800 1530 The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins, Eleanor & Park, Rainbow Rowell, Where’d You Go Bernadette, Maria Semple We Should All Be Feminists, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, The Snow Child, Eowyn Ivey, Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, Robin Sloane, Every Day, D full false Best Books of 2025 Best Books of 2025 Check out my top reads of 2025. I also include some books I read in 2025 that were previously published. I share what craft I'm struggling with, what Thanksgiving crop I grew this year as well as some bookish news. 

Books Published in 2025 Mentioned:

Heart The Lover by Lily King

The Ten-Year Affair by Erin Somers

A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews

Runs in the Blood by Matthew J. Trafford 

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy 

Endling by Maria Reva

Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li 

Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams

Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley 

Books Published Other Years: 

This Motherless Land by Nikki May

How to Read a Book by Monica Wood 

How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair 

Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell

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]]> Check out my top reads of 2025. I also include some books I read in 2025 that were previously published. I share what craft I'm struggling with, what Thanksgiving crop I grew this year as well as some bookish news. 

Books Published in 2025 Mentioned:

Heart The Lover by Lily King

The Ten-Year Affair by Erin Somers

A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews

Runs in the Blood by Matthew J. Trafford 

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy 

Endling by Maria Reva

Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li 

Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams

Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley 

Books Published Other Years: 

This Motherless Land by Nikki May

How to Read a Book by Monica Wood 

How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair 

Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-18271549 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0800 1634 Heart The Lover by Lily King, The Ten-Year Affair, Erin Somers, A Truce That Is Not Peace, Miriam Toews, Runs in the Blood, Matthew J. Trafford, Wild Dark Shore, Charlotte McConaghy, Endling, Maria Reva, Things in Nature Merely Grow, Yiyun Li, Careless P full false Aja Gabel - When Art and Science Collide Aja Gabel - When Art and Science Collide This week, I speak with Aja Gabel, author of Lightbreakers. We talk about loss, writing and book recommendations, of course! We also get a guest author recommendation from Amie McNee, author of To Kill A Queen.

Books recommended:

Stories of Your Life by Ted Chiang

The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers

Notes on Infinity by Austin Taylor

Maggie: or a man and a woman walk into a bar by Katie Lee

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead

 

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]]> This week, I speak with Aja Gabel, author of Lightbreakers. We talk about loss, writing and book recommendations, of course! We also get a guest author recommendation from Amie McNee, author of To Kill A Queen.

Books recommended:

Stories of Your Life by Ted Chiang

The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers

Notes on Infinity by Austin Taylor

Maggie: or a man and a woman walk into a bar by Katie Lee

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead

 

Find Aja Gabel on Instagram @AjaGabel

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-18185920 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0800 1805 full false Me, Myself and I Me, Myself and I Every once in a while I like to just record on my own! Especially when life gets hectic! 

We get a guest author recommendation from Kristin Bair, author of Clementine Crane Prefers Not To.

I share a story about why I'll never wear white pants again, I talk about the National Book Award fiction contenders and I recommend five great reads. Enjoy!

In November, we'll be reading Washington Black and watching the TV series in my online bookclub on Substack. Come join us! 

Books Recommended: 

The Ex-Boyfriend’s Favorite Recipe Funeral Committee by Saki Kawashiro 

Ghost Fish by Stuart Pennebaker

A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews

Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor

The Road to the Country by Chigozie Obioma


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]]> Every once in a while I like to just record on my own! Especially when life gets hectic! 

We get a guest author recommendation from Kristin Bair, author of Clementine Crane Prefers Not To.

I share a story about why I'll never wear white pants again, I talk about the National Book Award fiction contenders and I recommend five great reads. Enjoy!

In November, we'll be reading Washington Black and watching the TV series in my online bookclub on Substack. Come join us! 

Books Recommended: 

The Ex-Boyfriend’s Favorite Recipe Funeral Committee by Saki Kawashiro 

Ghost Fish by Stuart Pennebaker

A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews

Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor

The Road to the Country by Chigozie Obioma


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-18005312 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0800 1396 full false Nick Medina - Superstitious Fiction Nick Medina - Superstitious Fiction This week, we're joined by Nick Medina, author of The Whistler. We talk about superstitions, narrative voice and so much more! We also get a book recommendation from  Julian Brave NoiseCat, author of We Survived The Night. 

Books Recommended:

Buffalo Hunter Hunter - Stephen Graham Jones

The Red Car by Marcy Dermasnky

Villain Hitting for Viscous Little Nobodies - Lindsay Wong (this one is forthcoming and not yet listed online.) 

The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy

Angel Down by Daniel Krause

Other Books Mentioned:

Never Whistle At Night - Shane Hawk, et al.

There, There by Tommy Orange

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]]> This week, we're joined by Nick Medina, author of The Whistler. We talk about superstitions, narrative voice and so much more! We also get a book recommendation from  Julian Brave NoiseCat, author of We Survived The Night. 

Books Recommended:

Buffalo Hunter Hunter - Stephen Graham Jones

The Red Car by Marcy Dermasnky

Villain Hitting for Viscous Little Nobodies - Lindsay Wong (this one is forthcoming and not yet listed online.) 

The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy

Angel Down by Daniel Krause

Other Books Mentioned:

Never Whistle At Night - Shane Hawk, et al.

There, There by Tommy Orange

Find Nick on Social Media:

@nickmedinawrites

X @medinanick

www.nickmedina.net

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-17990472 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0700 1630 Nicek Medina, The Whistler, Julian Brave NoiseCat, We Survived The Night, Buffalo Hunter Hunter, Stephen Graham Jones, The Red Car, Marcy Dermasnky, Villain Hitting for Viscous Little Nobodies, Lindsay Wong, The Wilderness, Angela Flournoy, Angel Down, Da full false Read Like A Gilmore Girl Read Like A Gilmore Girl On episode 151 Kristine Eckart visits and talks about her new book, Meet Me At Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from the Gilmore Girls. 

We talk about Rory's booklist, sense of community and important lessons we can learn from the beloved series. 

Books Recommended:

Spells and Forgotten Things by Brianne Randall

Hazel Says No by Jessica Burger Gross

Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt

The Accidental Favorite by Fran Littlewood

Babel by RF Kuang


Where to find Kristine Eckart

Website

Instagram

Facebook


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]]> On episode 151 Kristine Eckart visits and talks about her new book, Meet Me At Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from the Gilmore Girls. 

We talk about Rory's booklist, sense of community and important lessons we can learn from the beloved series. 

Books Recommended:

Spells and Forgotten Things by Brianne Randall

Hazel Says No by Jessica Burger Gross

Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt

The Accidental Favorite by Fran Littlewood

Babel by RF Kuang


Where to find Kristine Eckart

Website

Instagram

Facebook


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-17952925 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0700 1823 Spells and Forgotten Things, Brianne Randall, Hazel Says No, Jessica Burger Gross, Angela’s Ashes, Frank McCourt, The Accidental Favorite, Fran Littlewood, Babel, RF Kuang, Kristine Eckhart, Meet Me At Luke's, Gilmore Girls full false Matthew J. Trafford - The Grounded Fantastic Matthew J. Trafford - The Grounded Fantastic On episode #150, I sit down with Matthew J. Trafford to talk about his short fiction collection Runs in the Blood. We explore the grounded fantastic—where everyday life meets the surreal—and how queerness, family, and myth shape his stories. 

 Books Discussed: 

This is It – Matthew Fox

Endling - Maria Reva

How to Restore A Timeline - Peter Counter

The Hounding - Xenobe Purvis

Cuckoo – Gretchen Felker-Martin


Other Books Mentioned:

How to Survive A Bear Attack - Claire Cameron

A Truce That Is Not Peace - Miriam Toewes

Swing Low, A Life - Miriam Toews

Monsters - Claire Dederer


Find Matthew J. Trafford:  

IG @MatthewJTrafford

Knitting and crafting: IG @ Fairygodfatherknits

YouTube Fairygodfatherknits

 

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]]> On episode #150, I sit down with Matthew J. Trafford to talk about his short fiction collection Runs in the Blood. We explore the grounded fantastic—where everyday life meets the surreal—and how queerness, family, and myth shape his stories. 

 Books Discussed: 

This is It – Matthew Fox

Endling - Maria Reva

How to Restore A Timeline - Peter Counter

The Hounding - Xenobe Purvis

Cuckoo – Gretchen Felker-Martin


Other Books Mentioned:

How to Survive A Bear Attack - Claire Cameron

A Truce That Is Not Peace - Miriam Toewes

Swing Low, A Life - Miriam Toews

Monsters - Claire Dederer


Find Matthew J. Trafford:  

IG @MatthewJTrafford

Knitting and crafting: IG @ Fairygodfatherknits

YouTube Fairygodfatherknits

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-17856264 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0700 1508 full false Laura Dickerman - Surprising Books That Subvert Expectations Laura Dickerman - Surprising Books That Subvert Expectations This week, on episode #149 with Laura Dickerman, we discuss her debut novel, HOT DESK - a funny and touching book about two people who share a desk in the publishing industry, some of our favorite books that subvert expectations and, I've decided I only want to read whatever Laura Dickerman has read because she picks the best books!

We also get a guest author recommendation from Thomas Schlesser, author of MONA'S EYES. 

I just so happen to be running a book giveaway for MONA'S EYES over on Instagram. Click here to see how to enter. This giveaway will close on September 15th, 2025 and is open to U.S. mailing addresses only. 

Books Recommended:

Hot Desk - Laura Dickerman

Beautyland – Marie Helene Bertino

A Marriage at Sea - Sophie Elmhurst 

Trust Exercise - Susan Choi

Wild Dark Shore - Charlotte McConaghy

The Road to Tender Hearts - Annie Hartnett

 

Find Laura Dickerman:

Instagram:  @Lauradickermanwriter 

website: Lauradickermanwriter.com

Book review site: Bookclique.org

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]]> This week, on episode #149 with Laura Dickerman, we discuss her debut novel, HOT DESK - a funny and touching book about two people who share a desk in the publishing industry, some of our favorite books that subvert expectations and, I've decided I only want to read whatever Laura Dickerman has read because she picks the best books!

We also get a guest author recommendation from Thomas Schlesser, author of MONA'S EYES. 

I just so happen to be running a book giveaway for MONA'S EYES over on Instagram. Click here to see how to enter. This giveaway will close on September 15th, 2025 and is open to U.S. mailing addresses only. 

Books Recommended:

Hot Desk - Laura Dickerman

Beautyland – Marie Helene Bertino

A Marriage at Sea - Sophie Elmhurst 

Trust Exercise - Susan Choi

Wild Dark Shore - Charlotte McConaghy

The Road to Tender Hearts - Annie Hartnett

 

Find Laura Dickerman:

Instagram:  @Lauradickermanwriter 

website: Lauradickermanwriter.com

Book review site: Bookclique.org

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-17786746 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0700 1876 Hot Desk, Laura Dickerman. Beautyland, Marie Helene Bertino, A Marriage at Sea, Sophie Elmhurst, Trust Exercise, Susan Choi, Wild Dark Shore , Charlotte McConaghy, The Road to Tender Hearts, Annie Hartnett full false Reading About Adventure and Drawing Your Adventures with Samantha Dion Baker Reading About Adventure and Drawing Your Adventures with Samantha Dion Baker This week, we speak with the delightful Samantha Dion Baker, artist and author of Draw Your Adventures: Making Art to Celebrate Everyday Experiences and Travel Near and Far.

This episode is sponsored by The Housekeeper’s Secret by Sandra Schnakenburg.

Enter the Mona’s Eyes Giveaway: closes September 15th, 2025

Open to U.S. Mailing addresses only

Thank you to Europa Editions for sponsoring this giveaway.


Guest author recommendation from Jessica Francis Kane, author of Fonseca. 

Check out What Dan Read here. https://what-dan-read.com


Books Discussed:

A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

This Motherless Land by Nikki May

The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin

How to Read A Book by Monica Wood

The Guest by Emma Cline

 

Find Samantha Dion Baker online:

Website www.sdionbaker.com

Instagram @sdionbekerdesign

Substack @Draw Your World

Samantha Dion Baker's Skillshare Classes

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]]> This week, we speak with the delightful Samantha Dion Baker, artist and author of Draw Your Adventures: Making Art to Celebrate Everyday Experiences and Travel Near and Far.

This episode is sponsored by The Housekeeper’s Secret by Sandra Schnakenburg.

Enter the Mona’s Eyes Giveaway: closes September 15th, 2025

Open to U.S. Mailing addresses only

Thank you to Europa Editions for sponsoring this giveaway.


Guest author recommendation from Jessica Francis Kane, author of Fonseca. 

Check out What Dan Read here. https://what-dan-read.com


Books Discussed:

A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

This Motherless Land by Nikki May

The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin

How to Read A Book by Monica Wood

The Guest by Emma Cline

 

Find Samantha Dion Baker online:

Website www.sdionbaker.com

Instagram @sdionbekerdesign

Substack @Draw Your World

Samantha Dion Baker's Skillshare Classes

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-17713192 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0700 1584 Samantha Dion Baker, Draw Your Adventures, A Prayer for Owen Meany, John Irving, This Motherless Land, Nikki May, The Creative Act: A Way of Being, Rick Rubin, How to Read A Book, Monica Wood, The Guest, Emma Cline full false Books About Death and Dying Books About Death and Dying This week, I'm joined by Lisa Pahl who talks about an inventive way to talk about death and dying, through use of The Death Deck. We also discuss books that deal with this topic. 

The Clouds Far Behind Me by Laurie Lo Cicero

Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor 

Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living by Penny Hawkins Smith

Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yin Li

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family by Marguerite Magnuson

Learn more about The Death Deck

The Death Deck on Instagram

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]]> This week, I'm joined by Lisa Pahl who talks about an inventive way to talk about death and dying, through use of The Death Deck. We also discuss books that deal with this topic. 

The Clouds Far Behind Me by Laurie Lo Cicero

Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor 

Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living by Penny Hawkins Smith

Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yin Li

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family by Marguerite Magnuson

Learn more about The Death Deck

The Death Deck on Instagram

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-17258440 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700 1732 Books about death and dying, death, dying, The Clouds Far Behind Me, Laurie Lo Cicero, Death of the Author, Nnedi Okorafor, Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living, Penny Hawkins Smith, Things in Nature Merely Grow, Yin Li, The Gentle Art of full false Me, Myself and I Me, Myself and I An adorably short episode where I talk about the Pulitzer winning book of fiction as well as ponder whether or not dead authors' work should be publishing after their death and without their permission. Plus, I recommend five books. 

The Names by Florence Knapp

Sleep by Honor Jones

How Not To Drown In A Glass of Water by Angie Cruz

Warhol's Muses by Laurence Leamer

Is Mother Dead by Videos Hjorth

Check out Peggi Kroll Roberts on Instagram. 



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]]> An adorably short episode where I talk about the Pulitzer winning book of fiction as well as ponder whether or not dead authors' work should be publishing after their death and without their permission. Plus, I recommend five books. 

The Names by Florence Knapp

Sleep by Honor Jones

How Not To Drown In A Glass of Water by Angie Cruz

Warhol's Muses by Laurence Leamer

Is Mother Dead by Videos Hjorth

Check out Peggi Kroll Roberts on Instagram. 



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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-17180417 Mon, 19 May 2025 04:00:00 -0700 743 The Names, Florence Knapp, Sleep, Honor Jones, How Not To Drown In A Glass of Water, Angie Cruz, Warhol's Muses, Laurence Leamer, Is Mother Dead, Vigdis Hjorth full false Annie Hartnett - Slutty Golden Retrievers Annie Hartnett - Slutty Golden Retrievers Today, I'm in conversation with Annie Hartnett, author of the recently published Road to Tender Hearts. We talk about the inspiration for her protagonist, PJ as well as how many pages she wrote before she sold this novel. 

Books Recommended:

The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

The Red Grove by Tessa Fontaine

Tilt by Emma Pattee

Women! In! Peril! by Jessie Ren Marshall

Three Bags Full by Leoni Swann

Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky

Guest Recommendation from Dean Van Nguyen, author of Words For My Comrades: A Political History of Tupac Shakur

Find Annie Hartnett on Instagram @Annie_hartnett


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]]> Today, I'm in conversation with Annie Hartnett, author of the recently published Road to Tender Hearts. We talk about the inspiration for her protagonist, PJ as well as how many pages she wrote before she sold this novel. 

Books Recommended:

The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

The Red Grove by Tessa Fontaine

Tilt by Emma Pattee

Women! In! Peril! by Jessie Ren Marshall

Three Bags Full by Leoni Swann

Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky

Guest Recommendation from Dean Van Nguyen, author of Words For My Comrades: A Political History of Tupac Shakur

Find Annie Hartnett on Instagram @Annie_hartnett


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-17088429 Mon, 05 May 2025 04:00:00 -0700 2073 The Road to Tender Hearts, Annie Hartnett, The Red Grove, Tessa Fontaine Tilt, Emma Pattee, Women! In! Peril!, Jessie Ren Marshall, Three Bags Full, Leoni Swann, Hot Air, Marcy Dermansky, Dean Van Nguyen, Words For My Comrades: A Political History, Tupac full false Lauren Steinstra - When Science and Novel Writing Collide Lauren Steinstra - When Science and Novel Writing Collide This week, I'm in conversation with Lauren Steinstra, author of The Beauty of the End. We discuss genetics, how her career in science influenced her work and whether or not people should delete their 23 and Me accounts. Plus, lots of book recommendations. 

This episode is sponsored by People of the Titanic by Shawn Carlow

Andrew Porter, author of The Imagined Life recommends a favorite read. 

Giveaway: Girls and Their Horses

Books Discussed:

The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

Sky Full of Elephants by Cabo Campbell

The Unthinkable: Who Survives Disasters and Why by Amanda Ripley

Dan and Jane at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley

Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill

Other books Mentioned:

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Gallery info: I have a piece of art on display at the Rod Briggs Gallery through May 24th. Click here for more info. 

Art Hang Recording: Draw Book Covers



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]]> This week, I'm in conversation with Lauren Steinstra, author of The Beauty of the End. We discuss genetics, how her career in science influenced her work and whether or not people should delete their 23 and Me accounts. Plus, lots of book recommendations. 

This episode is sponsored by People of the Titanic by Shawn Carlow

Andrew Porter, author of The Imagined Life recommends a favorite read. 

Giveaway: Girls and Their Horses

Books Discussed:

The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

Sky Full of Elephants by Cabo Campbell

The Unthinkable: Who Survives Disasters and Why by Amanda Ripley

Dan and Jane at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley

Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill

Other books Mentioned:

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Gallery info: I have a piece of art on display at the Rod Briggs Gallery through May 24th. Click here for more info. 

Art Hang Recording: Draw Book Covers



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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-17003427 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700 1976 full false The Art of Painting Books with Jane Mount The Art of Painting Books with Jane Mount On this episode of Books Are My People, I'm visited by artist and bibliophile Jane Mount. We discuss the importance of talking about banned books, her favorite book to paint, and how her degree in anthropology informs her work. 

This episode is sponsored by People of the Titanic by Shawn Carlow

Books Recommended: 

The Adventures of Amina Asarfti by Amina Someone

The Art of Noticing by  Rob Walker 

The Vanished Birds by Simonoa Jiminez

 All that Glitters:  by Orlando Whitfield

The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human by Siddhartha Mukerjee

Life with Picasso by Francoise Gilot 


Amy Shearn, author of Animal Instinct  recommends Being Here is Everything: The Life of Paula Modersohn-Becker by Marie Darrieusseca


Some of Jane's Books:

Books Make Good Friends

Bibliophile:an Illustrated Miscellany

Bibliophile’s Reader’s Journal

Find Jane online: https://janemount.com

Instagram @jane_mount

GIVEAWAY Kristen Arnett Smile if You’ve Heard This One

Book to Film Nickel Boys

The Women’s Hotel

Call the poetry hotline: 385 DIAL-FSG

 

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]]> On this episode of Books Are My People, I'm visited by artist and bibliophile Jane Mount. We discuss the importance of talking about banned books, her favorite book to paint, and how her degree in anthropology informs her work. 

This episode is sponsored by People of the Titanic by Shawn Carlow

Books Recommended: 

The Adventures of Amina Asarfti by Amina Someone

The Art of Noticing by  Rob Walker 

The Vanished Birds by Simonoa Jiminez

 All that Glitters:  by Orlando Whitfield

The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human by Siddhartha Mukerjee

Life with Picasso by Francoise Gilot 


Amy Shearn, author of Animal Instinct  recommends Being Here is Everything: The Life of Paula Modersohn-Becker by Marie Darrieusseca


Some of Jane's Books:

Books Make Good Friends

Bibliophile:an Illustrated Miscellany

Bibliophile’s Reader’s Journal

Find Jane online: https://janemount.com

Instagram @jane_mount

GIVEAWAY Kristen Arnett Smile if You’ve Heard This One

Book to Film Nickel Boys

The Women’s Hotel

Call the poetry hotline: 385 DIAL-FSG

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-16912692 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700 2180 The Adventures of Amina Asarfti, Amina Someone, The Art of Noticing, Rob Walker, The Vanished Birds, Simonoa Jiminez, All that Glitters, Orlando Whitfield, The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human, Siddhartha Mukerjee, Life wit full false Clowning Around with Kristen Arnett Clowning Around with Kristen Arnett This week, I'm joined by author Kristen Arnett. We chat about clown and how they relate to her latest novel, Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One. 

Guest Book Author Recommendation: Eliza Kennedy Lucky Night recommends The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk 

Book Recommendations:

State of Paradise by Laura Van Den Berg

Hot Air by Marcy Dermasnky

Lot by Bryan Washington

Kate & Frida by Kim Fey

Dry Season by Melissa Febos

Women’s Hotel by Daniel M. Lavery Substack through my  Read with Me program.

Giveaway: Kristen Arnett’s Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One on Instagram LINK UP Closes April 16th.  

Click here to find out ways in which you can help the attack on Federal funding for libraries. 


On Social Media: Twitter @

Instagram Kristen_Arnett

Blue Sky Kristen Arnett

Substack: Dad Lessons

Link up to her column, Am I the Literary Asshole on Lit Hub

 

 

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]]> This week, I'm joined by author Kristen Arnett. We chat about clown and how they relate to her latest novel, Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One. 

Guest Book Author Recommendation: Eliza Kennedy Lucky Night recommends The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk 

Book Recommendations:

State of Paradise by Laura Van Den Berg

Hot Air by Marcy Dermasnky

Lot by Bryan Washington

Kate & Frida by Kim Fey

Dry Season by Melissa Febos

Women’s Hotel by Daniel M. Lavery Substack through my  Read with Me program.

Giveaway: Kristen Arnett’s Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One on Instagram LINK UP Closes April 16th.  

Click here to find out ways in which you can help the attack on Federal funding for libraries. 


On Social Media: Twitter @

Instagram Kristen_Arnett

Blue Sky Kristen Arnett

Substack: Dad Lessons

Link up to her column, Am I the Literary Asshole on Lit Hub

 

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-16840090 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0700 2050 Kristen Arnett, Stop Me If You've Heard This One, Eliza Kennedy, Lucky Night, The Empusium, Olga Tokarczuk, State of Paradise, Laura Van Den Berg, Hot Air, Marcy Dermasnky, Lot, Bryan Washington, Kate & Frida, Kim Fey, Dry Season, Melissa Febos, Women’s H full true Book Podcasters Unite! Book Podcasters Unite! On this week’s episode of BOOKS ARE MY PEOPLE I’m joined by fellow book podcaster Traci Thomas of THE STACKS. We chat about some of her favorite author interviews, how she manages her reading time and, she even spills the tea regarding what kind of tea Regina Porter sent her after their interview! 

Guest Book Recommendation: Will Bardenwerper author of Homestand Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America recommends The Good Hand: a memoir by Michael Patrick F. Smith


Books Recommended:

One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad

A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

Original Sins by Eve L. Ewing

Private Rites by Julia Armfeld

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins


Other Books Discussed:

North Woods by Daniel Mason

Carry On by Shea Barry Andreoni

Empire of Ruin by Django Wexler

Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

The Partner by John Grisham

Transect of Coexistence Inquiry into Nature Art and Habitat by Illaria Mazzoleni 

Be Ready When The Luck Comes by Ina Garten

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

 

Other Things: 

One for the Books LA ist

Find Traci online at:

Instagarm @thestackpod

Substack: tracithomas

Traci's website

 

 

Links:

Link to Substack Nickel Boys:

Link to Instagram Nickel Boys:

Youtube Bookbinding for the Booker series:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_XVn89hrlI

Link to my handmade upcycled journals.

Support the show

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]]> On this week’s episode of BOOKS ARE MY PEOPLE I’m joined by fellow book podcaster Traci Thomas of THE STACKS. We chat about some of her favorite author interviews, how she manages her reading time and, she even spills the tea regarding what kind of tea Regina Porter sent her after their interview! 

Guest Book Recommendation: Will Bardenwerper author of Homestand Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America recommends The Good Hand: a memoir by Michael Patrick F. Smith


Books Recommended:

One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad

A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

Original Sins by Eve L. Ewing

Private Rites by Julia Armfeld

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins


Other Books Discussed:

North Woods by Daniel Mason

Carry On by Shea Barry Andreoni

Empire of Ruin by Django Wexler

Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

The Partner by John Grisham

Transect of Coexistence Inquiry into Nature Art and Habitat by Illaria Mazzoleni 

Be Ready When The Luck Comes by Ina Garten

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

 

Other Things: 

One for the Books LA ist

Find Traci online at:

Instagarm @thestackpod

Substack: tracithomas

Traci's website

 

 

Links:

Link to Substack Nickel Boys:

Link to Instagram Nickel Boys:

Youtube Bookbinding for the Booker series:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_XVn89hrlI

Link to my handmade upcycled journals.

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-16756642 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0700 1832 Traci Thomas, The Stacks, One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad, A Great Country, Shilpi Somaya Gowda, Original Sins, Eve L. Ewing, Private Rites, Julia Armfeld, The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins full true Jane Tara - Refusing to Disappear Jane Tara - Refusing to Disappear This week, on episode #141 Jane Tara visits all the way from Australia to discuss her first book written for adults, Tilda is Visible. We talk about self love during the aging process, what it's like to write over 100 children's books and of course, we both recommend books. 

Christine Murphy, author of Notes on Surviving the Fire also recommends a favorite read. 

Books Recommended:

Pictures of You by Emma Grey

The Cafe with No Name by Robert Seethaler

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya

The Pillow Book by Sei Shonagon

Christine Murphy Notes on Surviving the Fire recommends Devolution by Max Brooks

The Great Divide Giveaway Link

One-Day Choir Defying Gravity Link

Read Nickel Boys with me on Substack in March

Find Jane on Social Media:

instagram: @authorjanetara

Facebook: @authorjanetara

Jane's bookclub: Book Queens

Substack: @janetara

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]]> This week, on episode #141 Jane Tara visits all the way from Australia to discuss her first book written for adults, Tilda is Visible. We talk about self love during the aging process, what it's like to write over 100 children's books and of course, we both recommend books. 

Christine Murphy, author of Notes on Surviving the Fire also recommends a favorite read. 

Books Recommended:

Pictures of You by Emma Grey

The Cafe with No Name by Robert Seethaler

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya

The Pillow Book by Sei Shonagon

Christine Murphy Notes on Surviving the Fire recommends Devolution by Max Brooks

The Great Divide Giveaway Link

One-Day Choir Defying Gravity Link

Read Nickel Boys with me on Substack in March

Find Jane on Social Media:

instagram: @authorjanetara

Facebook: @authorjanetara

Jane's bookclub: Book Queens

Substack: @janetara

Support the show

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-16669691 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0800 1569 Pictures of You, Emma Grey, The Cafe with No Name, Robert Seethaler, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, Anna Johnston, The Hypocrite, Jo Hamya, The Pillow Book, Sei Shonagon, Christine Murphy, Notes on Surviving the Fire, Devolution, Max Brooks, full false Fostering Community at the Culver City Book Festival Fostering Community at the Culver City Book Festival This week, I speak with Jennifer Caspar, founder and owner of Village Well Books & Coffee and one of their events coordinators, Brett Morrow. We focus on The Culver City Book Festival, Saturday, February 22nd from 10 - 5 pm. I will be there representing Books Are My People. Come say hi! We also talk about the many activities and events held at this wonderful independent bookstore. 

Today’s episode is brought to you by MOLDed: A Memoir of Loss & Resilience - a dark yet humorous journey into the underreported experience of fighting toxic mold.

Books Recommended:

Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray

The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman

The Most by Jessica Anthony

The Great Divide by Christina Enriguez

Cherished Belonging by Gregory Boyle

Cynthia Weiner, guest author of A Gorgeous Excitement recommends Banal Nightmare by Halle Butler

Enter my The Great Divide Giveaway here. Closes March 5th, 2025.

Listen to my interview with Bookshop.org founder, Andy Hunter here on the episode titled: Bookshop.org and the Importance of Independent Bookstores

Jennifer Caspar is founder and owner of Village Well Books & Coffee, a community-focused bookstore-café with a mission: to be a welcoming comfortable community space where people can be inspired and find connection. A life-long lover of books, coffee and third spaces, Jennifer has been focused on developing community for most of her adult life. She worked for 3 decades in Washington DC and Los Angeles in affordable housing finance and development. In 2020 she was able to realize her dream of building a supportive community space when she opened Village Well in downtown Culver City California.

Brett Morrow is one of the events coordinators at Village Well Books & Coffee and is currently organizing the Culver City Book Festival. 

 Learn more about Village Well Books & Coffee here. 

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]]> This week, I speak with Jennifer Caspar, founder and owner of Village Well Books & Coffee and one of their events coordinators, Brett Morrow. We focus on The Culver City Book Festival, Saturday, February 22nd from 10 - 5 pm. I will be there representing Books Are My People. Come say hi! We also talk about the many activities and events held at this wonderful independent bookstore. 

Today’s episode is brought to you by MOLDed: A Memoir of Loss & Resilience - a dark yet humorous journey into the underreported experience of fighting toxic mold.

Books Recommended:

Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray

The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman

The Most by Jessica Anthony

The Great Divide by Christina Enriguez

Cherished Belonging by Gregory Boyle

Cynthia Weiner, guest author of A Gorgeous Excitement recommends Banal Nightmare by Halle Butler

Enter my The Great Divide Giveaway here. Closes March 5th, 2025.

Listen to my interview with Bookshop.org founder, Andy Hunter here on the episode titled: Bookshop.org and the Importance of Independent Bookstores

Jennifer Caspar is founder and owner of Village Well Books & Coffee, a community-focused bookstore-café with a mission: to be a welcoming comfortable community space where people can be inspired and find connection. A life-long lover of books, coffee and third spaces, Jennifer has been focused on developing community for most of her adult life. She worked for 3 decades in Washington DC and Los Angeles in affordable housing finance and development. In 2020 she was able to realize her dream of building a supportive community space when she opened Village Well in downtown Culver City California.

Brett Morrow is one of the events coordinators at Village Well Books & Coffee and is currently organizing the Culver City Book Festival. 

 Learn more about Village Well Books & Coffee here. 

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-16587012 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0800 1722 Culver City Book Festival, Village Well, Harlem Rhapsody, Victoria Christopher Murray The Bright Sword, Lev Grossman, The Most, Jessica Anthony, The Great Divide, Christina Enriguez, Cherished Belonging, Gregory Boyle, Cynthia Weiner, A Gorgeous Excitemen full false Los Angeles is a Megacity Los Angeles is a Megacity This week, Genaro Trejo, founder of Megacity Review visits and we talk about his new literary and art journal which amplifies underrepresented voices. Author Jane Corey recommends a favorite read and I  breakdown my experience during the recent L.A. fires. 

Jane Corry author of I Died on A Tuesday recommends Tell Me Everything by Elisabeth Strout

Recommended Books:

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

Homeseeking by Karissa Chen

Butter by Asako Yuzuki 

Playworld by Adam Ross

Stolen by Ann-Helen Laestadius

 

Megacity Review : Buy a copy here and learn about how to submit.

Megacity on Instagram @Megacityreview

Enter my Homeseeking Giveaway here. 

 Goats on the Loose

Have you been affected by the fires in L.A.? Do you know someone who has? Fill out this questionnaire if you need help replenishing your bookshelves due to the fires.

 

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]]> This week, Genaro Trejo, founder of Megacity Review visits and we talk about his new literary and art journal which amplifies underrepresented voices. Author Jane Corey recommends a favorite read and I  breakdown my experience during the recent L.A. fires. 

Jane Corry author of I Died on A Tuesday recommends Tell Me Everything by Elisabeth Strout

Recommended Books:

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

Homeseeking by Karissa Chen

Butter by Asako Yuzuki 

Playworld by Adam Ross

Stolen by Ann-Helen Laestadius

 

Megacity Review : Buy a copy here and learn about how to submit.

Megacity on Instagram @Megacityreview

Enter my Homeseeking Giveaway here. 

 Goats on the Loose

Have you been affected by the fires in L.A.? Do you know someone who has? Fill out this questionnaire if you need help replenishing your bookshelves due to the fires.

 

Support the show

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-16498838 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0800 1673 Prophet Song, Paul Lynch, Homeseeking, Karissa Chen, Butter, Asako Yuzuki, Playworld, Adam Ross, Stolen, Ann-Helen Laestadius, Jane Corey, I Died on a Tuesday full false A Quick Fire Update A Quick Fire Update Be back in two weeks. Stay safe out there. Be kind to one another. 

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]]> Be back in two weeks. Stay safe out there. Be kind to one another. 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-16425064 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0800 77 full false Best Books of 2024 Best Books of 2024 On Episode #138 I share my favorite reads and audiobook listens from 2024 as well as some favorite backlist titles I read this past year.

Watch me recommend books on The Mark Thompson Show.

Win a copy of Guilt and Ginataan. Click here to enter. Closes Thursday, January 2nd, 2024.

Read Faces in the Crowd by Valeria Luisella with me on Substack starting January 6th.

Books Recommended:
Clean by Alia Trabucco Zeran
Still Life With Remorse by Maira Kalman
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
James by Percival Everett
The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft
Bear by Julia Phillips
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Peggy by Rebecca Godfrey
The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Audiobooks Recommended:
Long Island by Colm Toibin
Mother Doll by Katya Apekina
The Sleepwalkers by Scarlett Thomas
This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud

Backlist Recommended:
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Jackie by Dawn Tripp
Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe
Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor
The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk

Other Books Mentioned:
From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley et al



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]]> On Episode #138 I share my favorite reads and audiobook listens from 2024 as well as some favorite backlist titles I read this past year.

Watch me recommend books on The Mark Thompson Show.

Win a copy of Guilt and Ginataan. Click here to enter. Closes Thursday, January 2nd, 2024.

Read Faces in the Crowd by Valeria Luisella with me on Substack starting January 6th.

Books Recommended:
Clean by Alia Trabucco Zeran
Still Life With Remorse by Maira Kalman
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
James by Percival Everett
The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft
Bear by Julia Phillips
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Peggy by Rebecca Godfrey
The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Audiobooks Recommended:
Long Island by Colm Toibin
Mother Doll by Katya Apekina
The Sleepwalkers by Scarlett Thomas
This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud

Backlist Recommended:
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Jackie by Dawn Tripp
Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe
Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor
The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk

Other Books Mentioned:
From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley et al



Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-16312370 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0800 1716 full false Back In Time: Favorite Books From 2013 Plus A Very Special Holiday Guest Back In Time: Favorite Books From 2013 Plus A Very Special Holiday Guest This week, my favorite guest is back, my dad, writer Ron Clark! Plus, there’s even a special bonus guest. We all giggle. A lot. Then, I go back in time and recommend some of my favorite reads from 2013. 

This episode is sponsored by Out Like A Lion by Tracey L. Thompson

Books Recommended:

Life After Life by Atkinson

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Flame Throwers by Rachel Kushner

The Interestings Meg Wolitzer

We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler

The Dinner by Herman Koch

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton

Other Books Mentioned: 

Read with Me Pick on Substack: Valerie Luisella’s Faces in the Crowd

The Neopolitan Series by Elena Ferrante

Wicked by Gregory Maguire

Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

The Position by Meg Wolitzer

Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton

 

Watch some behind the scenes Wicked content.

Support the show

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]]> This week, my favorite guest is back, my dad, writer Ron Clark! Plus, there’s even a special bonus guest. We all giggle. A lot. Then, I go back in time and recommend some of my favorite reads from 2013. 

This episode is sponsored by Out Like A Lion by Tracey L. Thompson

Books Recommended:

Life After Life by Atkinson

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Flame Throwers by Rachel Kushner

The Interestings Meg Wolitzer

We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler

The Dinner by Herman Koch

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton

Other Books Mentioned: 

Read with Me Pick on Substack: Valerie Luisella’s Faces in the Crowd

The Neopolitan Series by Elena Ferrante

Wicked by Gregory Maguire

Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

The Position by Meg Wolitzer

Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton

 

Watch some behind the scenes Wicked content.

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-16224547 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0800 2239 full false Daughters of Bronze - Reimagining the Past Daughters of Bronze - Reimagining the Past A.D. Rhine - the pseudonym for co-authors Ashlee Cowles and Danielle Stinson are here to discuss their latest novel, Daughters of Bronze, a retelling of Homer's Iliad from the women who were there. 

This episode is sponsored by Out Like A Lion by Tracey L. Thompson

Books Recommended:

Horses of Fire by A.D. Rhine

Daughters of Bronze by A.D. Rhine

A Woman in Berlin: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City: a Diary by Anonymous

James by Percival Everett

Versailles by Katheryn Davis

We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker 

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman 

1177 BC: A Graphic History of the Year Civilization Collapsed by Eric H. Cline and Glynn's Fawkes 

Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe 

Other Books Mentioned: 

Read with Me Pick: Valerie Luisella’s Faces in the Crowd

The Callas Imprint: A Centennial Biography by Sophia Lambton

Colored Television by Danzy Senna

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes

Find A.D. Rhine on social media: 

Tiktok: @adrhineauthor

Instagram @adrhineauthor

Adrhine.com

 

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]]> A.D. Rhine - the pseudonym for co-authors Ashlee Cowles and Danielle Stinson are here to discuss their latest novel, Daughters of Bronze, a retelling of Homer's Iliad from the women who were there. 

This episode is sponsored by Out Like A Lion by Tracey L. Thompson

Books Recommended:

Horses of Fire by A.D. Rhine

Daughters of Bronze by A.D. Rhine

A Woman in Berlin: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City: a Diary by Anonymous

James by Percival Everett

Versailles by Katheryn Davis

We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker 

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman 

1177 BC: A Graphic History of the Year Civilization Collapsed by Eric H. Cline and Glynn's Fawkes 

Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe 

Other Books Mentioned: 

Read with Me Pick: Valerie Luisella’s Faces in the Crowd

The Callas Imprint: A Centennial Biography by Sophia Lambton

Colored Television by Danzy Senna

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes

Find A.D. Rhine on social media: 

Tiktok: @adrhineauthor

Instagram @adrhineauthor

Adrhine.com

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-16158819 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0800 2175 Horses of Fire, A.D. Rhine, Daughters of Bronze, A.D. Rhine, A Woman in Berlin: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City, Anonymous, James, Percival Everett, Versailles, Katheryn Davis, We Begin at the End, Chris Whitaker, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Matt Dinniman, 1 full false Nayantara Roy - Finding A Way Home Nayantara Roy - Finding A Way Home This week, I speak with Nayantara Roy about her debut novel The Magnificent Ruins. We speak about how she managed the logistics of her page-turning family saga, how her lived experience influenced this novel, as well as how long it took her to write this expansive novel.  

This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by Out Like A Lion by Tracy L. Thompson.  

Guest author recommendation Mia P Manansala, author of Guilt and Ginataan recommends A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherri Thomas.

Books Recommended:

Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

Harry Sylvester Bird by Chinelo Okparanta

An Equal Music by Vikram Seth

Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

Other Books Discussed:

Parade by Rachel Cusk

 
Nayantara Roy on Social Media:

Instagram: @tararoi

Twitter: @yanta

Website:  www.nayantararoy.com

 

Other News:

Giveaway: The New Naturals by Gabriel Bump

Closes 11/27 Open to U.S. Mailing addresses only

FREE Wednesday 11/13 11:30 am PT November Chat and Draw

November Substack Book to Film: Poor Things by Alisdair Gray

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]]> This week, I speak with Nayantara Roy about her debut novel The Magnificent Ruins. We speak about how she managed the logistics of her page-turning family saga, how her lived experience influenced this novel, as well as how long it took her to write this expansive novel.  

This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by Out Like A Lion by Tracy L. Thompson.  

Guest author recommendation Mia P Manansala, author of Guilt and Ginataan recommends A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherri Thomas.

Books Recommended:

Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

Harry Sylvester Bird by Chinelo Okparanta

An Equal Music by Vikram Seth

Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

Other Books Discussed:

Parade by Rachel Cusk

 
Nayantara Roy on Social Media:

Instagram: @tararoi

Twitter: @yanta

Website:  www.nayantararoy.com

 

Other News:

Giveaway: The New Naturals by Gabriel Bump

Closes 11/27 Open to U.S. Mailing addresses only

FREE Wednesday 11/13 11:30 am PT November Chat and Draw

November Substack Book to Film: Poor Things by Alisdair Gray

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-16077190 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0800 1854 Nayantara Roy, The Magnificent Ruins, Inheritance, Mia P Minansala, Guilt and Ginitaan, A Study in Scarlet Women, Sherri Thomas, Parade, Rachel Cusk, The New Naturals, Gabriel Bump, Poor Things, Alisdair Gray, full false Writing Advice and Origin Stories Writing Advice and Origin Stories This week, on episode 134, I'm joined by podcaster and writer Jonathan Small, author of the recently published Write About Now: Successful Authors on Overcoming Obstacles, Finding Inspiration and the Birth of Their Careers. He also has an incredible podcast called Write About Now!

We talk about origin stories, our shared love of book to film adaptations and Jonathan’s unique hybrid version of consuming books.

This episode is sponsored by Now You Owe Me by Aliah Wright.

Enter to win a copy of Night Magic. Closes October 30th, 2024.
Join me for my Book To Film Series where we will be reading / watching Poor Things in November. Click here to join.

Books Recommended:
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
Clean by Alia Trabucco Zeran
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
The Anthropologists by Aysegul Savas
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

Writing Books Recommended:
On Writing by Stephen King
Bird by Bird Anne Lamott
A Swim in the Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give A Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life by George Saunders
Craft in the Real World by Matthew Salesses
Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing) by Lisa Cron

Bookish news links:
Ursula K Le Guin 2024 Prize
winner: It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over by Anne de Marcken
Kirkus Prize Finalists
National Book Award Finalists
Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award
Nobel Prize in Literature

Where to find Jonathan Small online:
Instagram:  @writeaboutnowpod
TikTok: @writeaboutnow
Website: Writeaboutnowmedia.com
Take a class with Jonathan!

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> This week, on episode 134, I'm joined by podcaster and writer Jonathan Small, author of the recently published Write About Now: Successful Authors on Overcoming Obstacles, Finding Inspiration and the Birth of Their Careers. He also has an incredible podcast called Write About Now!

We talk about origin stories, our shared love of book to film adaptations and Jonathan’s unique hybrid version of consuming books.

This episode is sponsored by Now You Owe Me by Aliah Wright.

Enter to win a copy of Night Magic. Closes October 30th, 2024.
Join me for my Book To Film Series where we will be reading / watching Poor Things in November. Click here to join.

Books Recommended:
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
Clean by Alia Trabucco Zeran
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
The Anthropologists by Aysegul Savas
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

Writing Books Recommended:
On Writing by Stephen King
Bird by Bird Anne Lamott
A Swim in the Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give A Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life by George Saunders
Craft in the Real World by Matthew Salesses
Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing) by Lisa Cron

Bookish news links:
Ursula K Le Guin 2024 Prize
winner: It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over by Anne de Marcken
Kirkus Prize Finalists
National Book Award Finalists
Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award
Nobel Prize in Literature

Where to find Jonathan Small online:
Instagram:  @writeaboutnowpod
TikTok: @writeaboutnow
Website: Writeaboutnowmedia.com
Take a class with Jonathan!

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-15994878 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700 1691 Write About Now, Jonathan Small, Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, Clean by Alia Trabucco Zeran, Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, The Anthropologists by Aysegul Savas, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, On Writing by Stephen King, Bird by Bird Anne Lamott, A Swim in the full false Night Magic - Marvels of the Dark Night Magic - Marvels of the Dark In episode 133, I'm visited by Leigh Ann Henion author of Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark. We discuss artificial light, glowworms, mothapalooza and the biodiversity of night.

Plus, we get a guest recommendation from Dianne C Braley author of The Summer Before.

Book Recommendations:
Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark by Leigh Ann Henion
Wintering by Catherine May
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach
The Shepherd's Life: Modern Dispatches from an Ancient Landscape by James Rebanks
Intermezzo byy Sally Rooney
The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod by Henry Benton

The Summer Before by Dianne C. Braley
The Making of Genevieve by Judy Lannon

Poor Things: Read With Me on Substack
Link to my substack account. 

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]]> In episode 133, I'm visited by Leigh Ann Henion author of Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark. We discuss artificial light, glowworms, mothapalooza and the biodiversity of night.

Plus, we get a guest recommendation from Dianne C Braley author of The Summer Before.

Book Recommendations:
Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark by Leigh Ann Henion
Wintering by Catherine May
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach
The Shepherd's Life: Modern Dispatches from an Ancient Landscape by James Rebanks
Intermezzo byy Sally Rooney
The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod by Henry Benton

The Summer Before by Dianne C. Braley
The Making of Genevieve by Judy Lannon

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-15899799 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700 1393 full false Louis Bayard - Oscar Wilde Was A Family Man Louis Bayard - Oscar Wilde Was A Family Man On episode 132 Louis Bayard discusses his latest historical novel, The Wildes: a novel in five acts. We talk about our shared affinity for Oscar Wilde, Bayyard's favorite work of Wilde's and we share some recent reads we loved.

In addition, Shannon Bowring, author of Where the Forest Meets the River recommends a favorite read.

Books Recommended:

The Wildes: A Novel In Five Acts by Louis Bayard
James by Percival Everett
Peggy by Rebecca Godfrey with Leslie Jamison
This is Happiness by Niall Williams
Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan
The Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know : the Fathers of Wilde , Yeats and Joyce by Colm Toibin

Louis bayard on social media:
Facebook: Louis bayard
Instagram:  @louisbayardauthor
Threads: @louisbayyardauthor

Where the Forest Meets the River by Shannon Bowring
The Woods by Janice Obuchowsky

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]]> On episode 132 Louis Bayard discusses his latest historical novel, The Wildes: a novel in five acts. We talk about our shared affinity for Oscar Wilde, Bayyard's favorite work of Wilde's and we share some recent reads we loved.

In addition, Shannon Bowring, author of Where the Forest Meets the River recommends a favorite read.

Books Recommended:

The Wildes: A Novel In Five Acts by Louis Bayard
James by Percival Everett
Peggy by Rebecca Godfrey with Leslie Jamison
This is Happiness by Niall Williams
Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan
The Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know : the Fathers of Wilde , Yeats and Joyce by Colm Toibin

Louis bayard on social media:
Facebook: Louis bayard
Instagram:  @louisbayardauthor
Threads: @louisbayyardauthor

Where the Forest Meets the River by Shannon Bowring
The Woods by Janice Obuchowsky

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-15832832 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0700 1515 The Wildes: A Novel In Five Acts, Louis Bayard, James, Percival Everett, Peggy, Rebecca Godfrey, Leslie Jamison, This is Happiness, Niall Williams, Ordinary Human Failings, Megan Nolan, The Screw Tape Letters, C.S. Lewis, Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know full false A Puzzling Mystery with Janice Hallett A Puzzling Mystery with Janice Hallett This week, on episode 131, I speak with the incredibly creative and talented Janice Hallett about her latest novel, The Examiner.  We discuss how she goes about  crafting her novels and she shares some of her favorite reads.

Guest Author Recommendation:
Caroline Woods, author of The Mesmerist recommends The Divorcees by Rowan Beaird.

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Books Recommended:
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
You'd Look Better As A Ghost by Joanna Wallace
The Friend by Sigrid Nunez
The Stars Turned Inside Out by Nova Jacobs

This episode is sponsored by Paris Lost & Found: A Memoir of Love by Scott Dominic Carpenter.

Image of Margaret Atwood from Bookish News.

Find Janice Hallett here:
X:   @janicehallett
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]]> This week, on episode 131, I speak with the incredibly creative and talented Janice Hallett about her latest novel, The Examiner.  We discuss how she goes about  crafting her novels and she shares some of her favorite reads.

Guest Author Recommendation:
Caroline Woods, author of The Mesmerist recommends The Divorcees by Rowan Beaird.

Get your Books Are My People coffee mug here!

Books Recommended:
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
You'd Look Better As A Ghost by Joanna Wallace
The Friend by Sigrid Nunez
The Stars Turned Inside Out by Nova Jacobs

This episode is sponsored by Paris Lost & Found: A Memoir of Love by Scott Dominic Carpenter.

Image of Margaret Atwood from Bookish News.

Find Janice Hallett here:
X:   @janicehallett
Instagram: @janice.hellett

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-15749174 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0700 1425 full false Some Favorite Summer Reads Some Favorite Summer Reads I read 40 books this summer! On episode 130, I share some of my favorites.

This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by Darrin Doyle’s Let Gravity Seize the Dead.

Books Recommended:
This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud
Bear by Julia Phillips
Cutting for Stone also by Abraham Verghese
Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
The Winner by Teddy Wayne

Enter my Anita De Monte's Last Laugh book giveaway here on Instagram.

Read Caoilinn Hughes' The Alternatives with me on Substack during the months of September/October.

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]]> I read 40 books this summer! On episode 130, I share some of my favorites.

This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by Darrin Doyle’s Let Gravity Seize the Dead.

Books Recommended:
This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud
Bear by Julia Phillips
Cutting for Stone also by Abraham Verghese
Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
The Winner by Teddy Wayne

Enter my Anita De Monte's Last Laugh book giveaway here on Instagram.

Read Caoilinn Hughes' The Alternatives with me on Substack during the months of September/October.

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-15665003 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0700 933 This Strange Eventful History, Claire Messud Bear, Julia Phillips, Cutting for Stone, Abraham Verghese, Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books, Kirsten Miller,The Winner, Teddy Wayne full false A Magpie Tells The Story with Catherine Chidgey A Magpie Tells The Story with Catherine Chidgey Episode 129 of Books Are My People is sponsored by Let Gravity Seize the Dead  by Darrin Doyle. 

This week, I speak with Catherine Chidgey, the award-winning author of The Axeman's Carnival and Pet. We talk about magpies and finding the perfect point of view for your novel. 

Books Recommended: 

The Axeman’s Carnival by Catherine Chidgey

Jackie by Dawn Tripp

HORSE by Geraldine Brooks

The Grimalings by Rachel King

HUM by Helen Phillips

The Natural Way of Things By Charlotte Wood

Guest Author, Ellen Hopkins (Synch) recommends The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

Find Catherine on:
Facebook and Twitter @cathchidgey
Instagram @Catherinechidgey
Find Tama the magpie on Twitter @tamamagpie

Giveaway: I am giving away one copy of Xochitl Gonzalez’s Anita de Monte Laughs Last. To Enter: Simply leave a comment on my Giveaway Instagram Post and subscribe to my Books Are My People newsletter on Substack.  This giveaway will close on Thursday, September 5th and I will contact the winner on September 6th. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

Molly The Magpie Link

Neil Gaiman Accusers Speak Up

Watch Carly’s Library Story in Idaho in TikTok @carlyjdot

The Booker Prize 2024 Longlist 

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]]> Episode 129 of Books Are My People is sponsored by Let Gravity Seize the Dead  by Darrin Doyle. 

This week, I speak with Catherine Chidgey, the award-winning author of The Axeman's Carnival and Pet. We talk about magpies and finding the perfect point of view for your novel. 

Books Recommended: 

The Axeman’s Carnival by Catherine Chidgey

Jackie by Dawn Tripp

HORSE by Geraldine Brooks

The Grimalings by Rachel King

HUM by Helen Phillips

The Natural Way of Things By Charlotte Wood

Guest Author, Ellen Hopkins (Synch) recommends The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

Find Catherine on:
Facebook and Twitter @cathchidgey
Instagram @Catherinechidgey
Find Tama the magpie on Twitter @tamamagpie

Giveaway: I am giving away one copy of Xochitl Gonzalez’s Anita de Monte Laughs Last. To Enter: Simply leave a comment on my Giveaway Instagram Post and subscribe to my Books Are My People newsletter on Substack.  This giveaway will close on Thursday, September 5th and I will contact the winner on September 6th. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

Molly The Magpie Link

Neil Gaiman Accusers Speak Up

Watch Carly’s Library Story in Idaho in TikTok @carlyjdot

The Booker Prize 2024 Longlist 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-15598656 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0700 1973 Book Recommendations, The Axeman’s Carnival, Catherine Chidgey, Jackie, Dawn Tripp. Horse, Geraldine Brooks, The Grimalings, Rachel King, Hum, Helen Phillips, The Natural Way of Things, Charlotte Wood, Ellen Hopkins, Synch, The Sky is Everywhere, Jandy N 129 full false Catherine Newman - The Sandwich Generation and Book Recommendations Catherine Newman - The Sandwich Generation and Book Recommendations On episode 128 I speak with author Catherine Newman about summer hair, humor as survival strategy and Catherine’s previous job working in a sandwich shop.

This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by Let Gravity Seize the Dead  by Darrin Doyle. 

Sandwich by Catherine Newman

We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman

Books Recommended:

Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby

Weekends with O’Keeffe by C.S. Merrill

Went to London, Took The Dog: A Memoir Nina Stibbe

Mother Doll by Katya Apekina

Amos and Borris by William Steig

Other Books:

Queenie Candice Cardy-Williams

Etsy Shop Summer Sale 

Substack Book Club:

June: Independent Reading

July: Book to Film Adaptation- The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

September / October Read With Me Series: The Alternatives Caoilinn Hughes

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]]> On episode 128 I speak with author Catherine Newman about summer hair, humor as survival strategy and Catherine’s previous job working in a sandwich shop.

This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by Let Gravity Seize the Dead  by Darrin Doyle. 

Sandwich by Catherine Newman

We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman

Books Recommended:

Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby

Weekends with O’Keeffe by C.S. Merrill

Went to London, Took The Dog: A Memoir Nina Stibbe

Mother Doll by Katya Apekina

Amos and Borris by William Steig

Other Books:

Queenie Candice Cardy-Williams

Etsy Shop Summer Sale 

Substack Book Club:

June: Independent Reading

July: Book to Film Adaptation- The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

September / October Read With Me Series: The Alternatives Caoilinn Hughes

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-15239742 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0700 1407 Catherine Newman, Sandwich, We All Want Impossible Things, book recommendations, author interview, The Alternatives, Caoilinn Hughes, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Patricia Highsmith full false Me, Myself and I: Celebrating Five Years of Podcasting with a Special Guest Me, Myself and I: Celebrating Five Years of Podcasting with a Special Guest
These week, on episode 127  I take it back to the OG days of the podcast five years ago when I struggled to get a guest on the show. Now, I am so lucky to get to pick amazing guests!

This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by The Year We Danced: A Memoir by Stephen E. Smith

 Books Recommended:

I am Not Sydney Poitier by Percival Everett

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Johanna Porter is Not Sorry by Sara Read

The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan

The Dolphin House by Audrey Schulman

Other Books Mentioned:

Kairos by Jenny Erpenveck

Additional Links:

Silent Book Club

1000 Words of Summer

 

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These week, on episode 127  I take it back to the OG days of the podcast five years ago when I struggled to get a guest on the show. Now, I am so lucky to get to pick amazing guests!

This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by The Year We Danced: A Memoir by Stephen E. Smith

 Books Recommended:

I am Not Sydney Poitier by Percival Everett

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Johanna Porter is Not Sorry by Sara Read

The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan

The Dolphin House by Audrey Schulman

Other Books Mentioned:

Kairos by Jenny Erpenveck

Additional Links:

Silent Book Club

1000 Words of Summer

 

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-15179105 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0700 1732 book recommendations, book to film adaptations, book adaptations, book to TV adaptations, I Am Not Sydney Poitier, Percival Everett, The Berry Pickers, Amanda Peters, Johanna Porter is Not Sorry, Sara Read, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, Amy Tan, The Dolph full false Let's Talk Picture Books Let's Talk Picture Books This week, on episode 126, I speak with picture book author Nell Cross Beckerman. We discuss how authors find illustrators, some of our favorite picture books and Nell’s recently published book, From Park to Playa: The Trails That Connect Us.

From Park to Playa: The Trails That Connect Us by Nell Cross Beckerman, illustrated by Sophie Diao

This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by The Year We Danced: A Memoir by Stephen E. Smith

Books Recommended:

The House of East 88th Street by Bernard Waber

Bunny Days by Tao Nyeu

Big Sister and Little Sister by Charlotte Zolotow

In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak

Dear Tree Frog by Joyce Sidman

Follow Nell on Social Media:

Sign up for her newsletter and learn more about her classes on her website: www.nellcrossbeckerman.com

Instagram @nellcrossbeckerman

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X @nellbeckerman

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]]> This week, on episode 126, I speak with picture book author Nell Cross Beckerman. We discuss how authors find illustrators, some of our favorite picture books and Nell’s recently published book, From Park to Playa: The Trails That Connect Us.

From Park to Playa: The Trails That Connect Us by Nell Cross Beckerman, illustrated by Sophie Diao

This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by The Year We Danced: A Memoir by Stephen E. Smith

Books Recommended:

The House of East 88th Street by Bernard Waber

Bunny Days by Tao Nyeu

Big Sister and Little Sister by Charlotte Zolotow

In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak

Dear Tree Frog by Joyce Sidman

Follow Nell on Social Media:

Sign up for her newsletter and learn more about her classes on her website: www.nellcrossbeckerman.com

Instagram @nellcrossbeckerman

Bluesky @nellcrossbeckerman

X @nellbeckerman

Click here to learn more about my Books Are My People Substack and Read With Me program.

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-15093874 Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700 1927 picture book, writing a picture book, how to write a picture book, speak with a picture book author, picture book author, illustrating a picture book, books for kids, picture book recommendations, From Park to Playa, Nell Cross Beckerman, author interview full false How to Start an Independent Press How to Start an Independent Press This week on episode #125, author and Drag Queen Story Hour founder Michelle Tea visits and talks to us about her new Press, Dopamine, its forthcoming anthology, Sluts and how she generates so much writing. 

This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by The Year We Danced, A Memoir by Stephen E. Smith

 Books Discussed:

Sluts Anthology edited by Michelle Tea

My Child The Algorithm by Hannah Silva

Skunks by Fiona Warnick

Candy Darling : Dreamer Superstar by Candy Darling

Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett

Luster by Raven Leilani

Other Things Discussed:

MISA: Madeline Island Arts School

Sign up for my Read With Me Series in May where we are reading The Book of Ayn by Lexi Freiman

Apartment Guide’s on 7 Guidelines for building a home library featuring some bookshelf advice by yours truly. 

Visit Michelle Tea’s Website here. 

Find Michelle Tea on Instagram @michelleteaz

Find Michelle on Facebook @MichelleTea

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]]> This week on episode #125, author and Drag Queen Story Hour founder Michelle Tea visits and talks to us about her new Press, Dopamine, its forthcoming anthology, Sluts and how she generates so much writing. 

This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by The Year We Danced, A Memoir by Stephen E. Smith

 Books Discussed:

Sluts Anthology edited by Michelle Tea

My Child The Algorithm by Hannah Silva

Skunks by Fiona Warnick

Candy Darling : Dreamer Superstar by Candy Darling

Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett

Luster by Raven Leilani

Other Things Discussed:

MISA: Madeline Island Arts School

Sign up for my Read With Me Series in May where we are reading The Book of Ayn by Lexi Freiman

Apartment Guide’s on 7 Guidelines for building a home library featuring some bookshelf advice by yours truly. 

Visit Michelle Tea’s Website here. 

Find Michelle Tea on Instagram @michelleteaz

Find Michelle on Facebook @MichelleTea

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-15005418 Mon, 06 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700 1685 Michelle Tea, Sluts, Anthology, Dopamine Press, drag queen story hour, book recommendations, LGBTQ full false Turning Discarded Books Into Art Turning Discarded Books Into Art On episode #124, collage artist and printmaker Sarah Z. Short talks about her creative process,  how language figures into her art, the books she used to love to teach and, she recommends some of her favorite reads on episode 124 of Books Are My People.

Books Discussed:
The Hunter by Tana French
Real Americans by Rachel Khong
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarrow
One Hundred Days by Alice Pung
The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel

Sarah Z. Short Website
Sarah Z. Short on Instagram

Other Things Discussed:
The Women by Kritsin Hannah giveaway closes 5/9/24  US mailing addresses only. 

Click here to be taken to my Substack
Read with me series in May is The Book Of Ayn by Lexi Frieman  

FSG Poetry hotline 385 3425374 Monday - Friday in April

Instructables Competition

George Orwell’s 1984 audiobook link

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]]> On episode #124, collage artist and printmaker Sarah Z. Short talks about her creative process,  how language figures into her art, the books she used to love to teach and, she recommends some of her favorite reads on episode 124 of Books Are My People.

Books Discussed:
The Hunter by Tana French
Real Americans by Rachel Khong
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarrow
One Hundred Days by Alice Pung
The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel

Sarah Z. Short Website
Sarah Z. Short on Instagram

Other Things Discussed:
The Women by Kritsin Hannah giveaway closes 5/9/24  US mailing addresses only. 

Click here to be taken to my Substack
Read with me series in May is The Book Of Ayn by Lexi Frieman  

FSG Poetry hotline 385 3425374 Monday - Friday in April

Instructables Competition

George Orwell’s 1984 audiobook link

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-14915248 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700 1671 full false Murder in Sicily with Jo Piazza author of The Sicilian Inheritance Murder in Sicily with Jo Piazza author of The Sicilian Inheritance #123 with Jo Piazza The Sicilian Inheritance

This week, I talk food and books with The Sicilian Inheritance author and podcaster extraordinaire, Jo Piazza.

Book Recommended

The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza

The Secret Book of Flora Lee by Patti Callahan Henry

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Finlay Donovan is Killing it by Elle Cosimano

Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

Breaking and Entering by Don Gilmore

Other things mentioned:

The Sicilian Inheritance Podcast (Watch the trailer)

Under the Influence Podcast 

Where to find Jo Piazza:

Substack: Over the Influence @Jopiazza

Instagram: @joypiazzaauthor


Book Giveaway: Monsters We Have Made closes Wednesday, April 17th 

To Enter: Visit and post a comment on my Instagram Page and make sure you subscribe to my Books Are My People newsletter on Substack. Open to US mailing addresses only. Gain extra entries by tagging friends and sharing in your stories. 

Link to LA Times Festival of Books. 

Sponsorship: reach out to booksaremypeople@gmail.com 

 Link to my Books Are My People Substack

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]]> #123 with Jo Piazza The Sicilian Inheritance

This week, I talk food and books with The Sicilian Inheritance author and podcaster extraordinaire, Jo Piazza.

Book Recommended

The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza

The Secret Book of Flora Lee by Patti Callahan Henry

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Finlay Donovan is Killing it by Elle Cosimano

Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

Breaking and Entering by Don Gilmore

Other things mentioned:

The Sicilian Inheritance Podcast (Watch the trailer)

Under the Influence Podcast 

Where to find Jo Piazza:

Substack: Over the Influence @Jopiazza

Instagram: @joypiazzaauthor


Book Giveaway: Monsters We Have Made closes Wednesday, April 17th 

To Enter: Visit and post a comment on my Instagram Page and make sure you subscribe to my Books Are My People newsletter on Substack. Open to US mailing addresses only. Gain extra entries by tagging friends and sharing in your stories. 

Link to LA Times Festival of Books. 

Sponsorship: reach out to booksaremypeople@gmail.com 

 Link to my Books Are My People Substack

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-14836430 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700 2028 The Sicilian Inheritance, Jo Piazza, Sicily, suspense novel, book recommendations, book giveaway, author interview full false Changing Legislation through Books with Garrard Conley Changing Legislation through Books with Garrard Conley On episode #122, author Garrard Conley (Boy Erased) speaks with me about his latest novel, All The World Beside. We talk about the research involved in writing historical fiction, how he helped change legislature, and some scandalous letters he discovered while conducting research. ,

Books Recommended:

All the World Beside by Garrard Conley

Exhibit by R.O. Kwon

James by Percival Everett

The Son of Man by Jean-Baptiste del Amo

The Morningside by Tea Obrecht

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

 Other Books Mentioned:

Anamalia by Jean-Baptiste del Amo

Ramona Ausebel, author of The Last Animal, recommends Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino

Garrard Conley's Links:
Instagram @gayrodcon
Twitter @gayrodcon
podcast : History Unerased

Giveaway for Amy Lin’s Here After closes on 3/27/24

Open to U.S. mailing addreses only.

My Read With Me series on Substack begins in May. We Will be reading The Book of Ayn by Lexi Freiman 

March 27th at 9 am PT Free Book Cover Art Along and Book Discussion. You must be registered here to attend. 

April 2: Substack Paying Subscriber Discussion on The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee and the TV series, The Expats time: TBD

 Hugo awards Article
Tournament of Books

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]]> On episode #122, author Garrard Conley (Boy Erased) speaks with me about his latest novel, All The World Beside. We talk about the research involved in writing historical fiction, how he helped change legislature, and some scandalous letters he discovered while conducting research. ,

Books Recommended:

All the World Beside by Garrard Conley

Exhibit by R.O. Kwon

James by Percival Everett

The Son of Man by Jean-Baptiste del Amo

The Morningside by Tea Obrecht

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

 Other Books Mentioned:

Anamalia by Jean-Baptiste del Amo

Ramona Ausebel, author of The Last Animal, recommends Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino

Garrard Conley's Links:
Instagram @gayrodcon
Twitter @gayrodcon
podcast : History Unerased

Giveaway for Amy Lin’s Here After closes on 3/27/24

Open to U.S. mailing addreses only.

My Read With Me series on Substack begins in May. We Will be reading The Book of Ayn by Lexi Freiman 

March 27th at 9 am PT Free Book Cover Art Along and Book Discussion. You must be registered here to attend. 

April 2: Substack Paying Subscriber Discussion on The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee and the TV series, The Expats time: TBD

 Hugo awards Article
Tournament of Books

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-14751385 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0700 1862 Boy Erased, Garrard Conley, All The World Beside, LGBTQ Books, Inclusive Reads, Queer Lit, Diverse Books, Read With Pride, Books That Matter, Ramona Ausebel, The Last Animal full false How to Write A Graphic Memoir How to Write A Graphic Memoir In episode #121, graphic memoirist, Kelcey Ervick joins the show to talk about her graphic memoir and what it’s like to write about and draw her lived experience. 

 

Books Recommended:

I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib

The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft 

Good Talk by Mira Jacob

The Painter’s Daughter by Emily Howes

Give Me Space But Don't Go Far by Haley Weaver

 Kelcey's books:
The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law that Changed Women's Lives
Field Guide to Graphic Literature

Find Kelcey online:

Website

Substack

Instagram

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]]> In episode #121, graphic memoirist, Kelcey Ervick joins the show to talk about her graphic memoir and what it’s like to write about and draw her lived experience. 

 

Books Recommended:

I Was Their American Dream by Malaka Gharib

The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft 

Good Talk by Mira Jacob

The Painter’s Daughter by Emily Howes

Give Me Space But Don't Go Far by Haley Weaver

 Kelcey's books:
The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law that Changed Women's Lives
Field Guide to Graphic Literature

Find Kelcey online:

Website

Substack

Instagram

Join the Books Are My People Bookclub on Substack

Find a Silent Book Club Near You

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-14658772 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0700 2003 graphic memoir, graphic novel, book club, I Was Their American Dream, Malaka Gharib, The Extinction of Irena Rey, Jennifer Croft, Good Talk, Mira Jacob, The Painter’s Daughter, Emily Howes, Give Me Space But Don't Go Far, Haley Weaver, The Keeper: Socce full false Roxana Robinson Roxana Robinson On episode #120, Roxana Robinson (Leaving) and I discuss novels that move us, Parisian sewers and best approaches to teaching writing.  

Books Recommended:
Leaving by Roxana Robinson

Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert MacFarlane

Piglet by Lottie Hazell

Trespasses Louise Kennedy

Alice Sadie Celine by Sarah Blakley-Cartright

Late in the Day by Tessa Hadley

 
Guest Author Recommendation:
Mrs. Gulliver by Valerie Martin

Twitter: @ValerieMmart

The Morning Star by Karl Ove Knausgaard

Other Things Discussed:

The Expatriates in March and Expats on Substack

Find Roxana on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roxana.robinson

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]]> On episode #120, Roxana Robinson (Leaving) and I discuss novels that move us, Parisian sewers and best approaches to teaching writing.  

Books Recommended:
Leaving by Roxana Robinson

Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert MacFarlane

Piglet by Lottie Hazell

Trespasses Louise Kennedy

Alice Sadie Celine by Sarah Blakley-Cartright

Late in the Day by Tessa Hadley

 
Guest Author Recommendation:
Mrs. Gulliver by Valerie Martin

Twitter: @ValerieMmart

The Morning Star by Karl Ove Knausgaard

Other Things Discussed:

The Expatriates in March and Expats on Substack

Find Roxana on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roxana.robinson

And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxanarobinsonauthor/

Wesbsite: https://www.roxanarobinson.com

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-14568671 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800 1707 Leaving, Roxana Robinson, Underland: A Deep Time Journey, Robert MacFarlane, Piglet, Lottie Hazell, Trespasses, Louise Kennedy, Alice Sadie Celine, Sarah Blakley-Cartright, Late in the Day, Tessa Hadley, Mrs. Gulliver, Valerie Martin, The Morning Star, Ka full false Books About War Books About War In episode #119, John Evans, owner of Diesel Bookstore talks about selling his independent bookstore, what he'll miss most and how books help us deal with difficult subjects such as war.  
 
Click below to purchase the books at my affiliate Bookshop.org shop, which gives money back to Diesel Bookstore and supports this show. 

Books recommended:

Trilogy by H.D.

Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire Dederer

Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell

The Children’s Bach by Helen Garner

Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko

 

Other books mentioned:
The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer

The Position by Meg Wolitzer

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Diesel Bookstore on Instagram

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]]> In episode #119, John Evans, owner of Diesel Bookstore talks about selling his independent bookstore, what he'll miss most and how books help us deal with difficult subjects such as war.  
 
Click below to purchase the books at my affiliate Bookshop.org shop, which gives money back to Diesel Bookstore and supports this show. 

Books recommended:

Trilogy by H.D.

Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire Dederer

Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell

The Children’s Bach by Helen Garner

Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko

 

Other books mentioned:
The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer

The Position by Meg Wolitzer

Visit Diesel bookstore online

Diesel Bookstore on Instagram

Literary Stamps

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-14475732 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800 1631 Trilogy, H.D., Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma, Claire Dederer, Homage to Catalonia, George Orwell, The Children’s Bach, Helen Garner, Ceremony, Leslie Marmon Silko, The Interestings, Meg Wolitzer, The Position, Meg Wolitzer, musicals, literary stamps, full false Building Community Through Books and Art Building Community Through Books and Art This week, on episode #118 of Books Are My People, I'm visited by H. Maria Armijo a visual artist, librarian and instructor on a mission to boost community literacy.  We talk books and the importance of information literacy.

Books recommended:

Sigh, Gone by Phuc Tran 

The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez

I’d Rather Burn Than Bloom by Shannon C. Rogers

You Dreamed of Empires by Albert Enrigue translated by Natasha Wimmer

The Skull by Jon Klassen

Guest author recommendation: Angela Brown, author of Olivia Strauss Is Running Out Of Time recommends Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major 

 Visit H. Maria Armijo's website

H. Maria Armijo's Instagram

Sign up for my Read with Me January Read Along: Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang

Sign up for my Book Social happening on Thursday, January 18th at 5 pm PT.  We will share what books we are reading and loving in January. 

Check out @Blueshineart's artwork and classes. 

Link to copyright free songs and books.

 

 

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]]> This week, on episode #118 of Books Are My People, I'm visited by H. Maria Armijo a visual artist, librarian and instructor on a mission to boost community literacy.  We talk books and the importance of information literacy.

Books recommended:

Sigh, Gone by Phuc Tran 

The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez

I’d Rather Burn Than Bloom by Shannon C. Rogers

You Dreamed of Empires by Albert Enrigue translated by Natasha Wimmer

The Skull by Jon Klassen

Guest author recommendation: Angela Brown, author of Olivia Strauss Is Running Out Of Time recommends Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major 

 Visit H. Maria Armijo's website

H. Maria Armijo's Instagram

Sign up for my Read with Me January Read Along: Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang

Sign up for my Book Social happening on Thursday, January 18th at 5 pm PT.  We will share what books we are reading and loving in January. 

Check out @Blueshineart's artwork and classes. 

Link to copyright free songs and books.

 

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-14304593 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0800 1652 Sigh Gone, Phuc Tran, The Vulnerables, Sigrid Nunez, I’d Rather Burn Than Bloom, Shannon C. Rogers, You Dreamed of Empires, Albert Enrigue, Natasha Wimmer, The Skull, Jon Klassen, Angela Brown, Olivia Strauss Is Running Out Of Time, Maybe Next Time, Cesc full false Five Great Book Recommendations Five Great Book Recommendations On episode #117, learn about three new works of fiction, one memoir and a backlisted short fiction collection. Join my book club if you're looking for a book community. I talk about book bans in Florida, reading goals and Keanu Reeves. 

Books Recommended:

Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton

The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions by Jonathan Rosen

Safe As Houses by Marie-Helene Bertino

The New Naturals by Gabriel Bump

Greek Lessons by Han Kang translated by Deborah Smith and e. yaewon

 

Jennifer Belle, author of Swanna in Love recommends True Grit by Charles Portis

Other Books Discussed:

Beautyland by Marie Helene Bertino

Parakeet by Marie Helene Bertino

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]]> On episode #117, learn about three new works of fiction, one memoir and a backlisted short fiction collection. Join my book club if you're looking for a book community. I talk about book bans in Florida, reading goals and Keanu Reeves. 

Books Recommended:

Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton

The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions by Jonathan Rosen

Safe As Houses by Marie-Helene Bertino

The New Naturals by Gabriel Bump

Greek Lessons by Han Kang translated by Deborah Smith and e. yaewon

 

Jennifer Belle, author of Swanna in Love recommends True Grit by Charles Portis

Other Books Discussed:

Beautyland by Marie Helene Bertino

Parakeet by Marie Helene Bertino

Join February’s Read Along of Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang

Sign up on Substack to receive my Book Release Newsletter

 

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-14389194 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800 856 Birnam Wood, Eleanor Catton, The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions, Jonathan Rosen, Safe As Houses, Marie-Helene Bertino The New Naturals, Gabriel Bump, Greek Lessons, Han Kang, Deborah Smith, e. yaewon, Jennif full false Bookshop.org and the Importance of Independent Bookstores Bookshop.org and the Importance of Independent Bookstores Today, on episode #116, Andy Hunter CEO of Bookshop.org stops by and talks about how he started his company and he shares some of his favorite recent reads.

One of the best things you can do to support my free podcast is to purchase books through my affiliate links below!

Or, buy me a coffee! (I do love coffee!)

Books Recommended:
The Maniac by Benjamin Labatut

Nonfiction by Julia Myerson

The Book Of Ayn by Lexi Freiman

The Fetishist by Katherine Min
Didn't Nobody Give A Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham

Other Books Discussed:

Love and Hydrogen by Jim Shepard

Click here to follow me on Substack and join me for our February Read With Me: Land of Milk and Honey

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]]> Today, on episode #116, Andy Hunter CEO of Bookshop.org stops by and talks about how he started his company and he shares some of his favorite recent reads.

One of the best things you can do to support my free podcast is to purchase books through my affiliate links below!

Or, buy me a coffee! (I do love coffee!)

Books Recommended:
The Maniac by Benjamin Labatut

Nonfiction by Julia Myerson

The Book Of Ayn by Lexi Freiman

The Fetishist by Katherine Min
Didn't Nobody Give A Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham

Other Books Discussed:

Love and Hydrogen by Jim Shepard

Click here to follow me on Substack and join me for our February Read With Me: Land of Milk and Honey

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-14223999 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800 2169 The Maniac, Benjamin Labatut, Nonfiction, Julia Myerson, The Book Of Ayn, Lexi Freiman, The Fetishist, Katherine Min, Didn't Nobody Give A Shit What Happened to Carlotta, James Hannaham full false Best Books of 2023 Best Books of 2023 Today, on episode #115, my father and screenwriter Ron Clark and I talk movies and I recommend my favorite reads from 2024. 

Books recommended:

Chain-Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 
The Fraud by Zadie Smith
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin 
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
Death Valley by Melissa Brodeur 

Guest Author Recommendations by Betsy Marro, author of Casualties. 
Betsy recommends Make It Stop by Jim Ruland

 Other Books Discussed: 

Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang
Find Betsy oon her Substack, Spark.
Link to Elizabeth Marro's book, Casualties.
Visit me on Substack.
Find me on Instagram.

Movies Discussed:
The Holdovers
Oppenheimer
Flowers of the Killer Moon
Monster


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]]> Today, on episode #115, my father and screenwriter Ron Clark and I talk movies and I recommend my favorite reads from 2024. 

Books recommended:

Chain-Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 
The Fraud by Zadie Smith
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin 
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
Death Valley by Melissa Brodeur 

Guest Author Recommendations by Betsy Marro, author of Casualties. 
Betsy recommends Make It Stop by Jim Ruland

 Other Books Discussed: 

Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang
Find Betsy oon her Substack, Spark.
Link to Elizabeth Marro's book, Casualties.
Visit me on Substack.
Find me on Instagram.

Movies Discussed:
The Holdovers
Oppenheimer
Flowers of the Killer Moon
Monster


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-14155520 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0800 1667 Chain-Gang All Stars, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, The Fraud, Zadie Smith, Big Swiss, Jen Beagin, The Bee Sting, Paul Murray, Death Valley, Melissa Brodeur full false Best Books of 2014 Best Books of 2014 Today on episode #114 I go back in time and review my favorite book from 2014.  

Etsy Link To My Journals

Send me an email at booksaremypeople@gmail.com with your address I will send you a handmade collage!

 Books recommended in 2014

Euphoria by Lily King

All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews

A Girl is A Half-Formed Thing by Eimear McBride

Boy Snow Bird by Helen Oyeyemi

Dept of Speculation by Jenny Offilll

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]]> Today on episode #114 I go back in time and review my favorite book from 2014.  

Etsy Link To My Journals

Send me an email at booksaremypeople@gmail.com with your address I will send you a handmade collage!

 Books recommended in 2014

Euphoria by Lily King

All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews

A Girl is A Half-Formed Thing by Eimear McBride

Boy Snow Bird by Helen Oyeyemi

Dept of Speculation by Jenny Offilll

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-14076378 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0800 793 Euphoria, Lily King All My Puny Sorrows, Miriam Toews, A Girl is A Half-Formed Thing, Eimear McBride, Boy Snow Bird, Helen Oyeyemi, Dept of Speculation, Jenny Offilll full false A Grandmother Begins The Story A Grandmother Begins The Story Today, on episode #113, Michelle Porter and I discuss her debut fiction novel, A Grandmother Begins The Story.

 Books Recommended:

A Grandmother Begins The Story by Michelle Porter

Glory by Noviolet Bulawayo 

North Woods by Daniel Mason

Whitemud walking by Matthew James Weigel

The Golem of Brooklyn by Adam Mansbach

The Circle by Katherena Vermette 

Guest Author Recommendation: Holly M.  Wendt, author of Heading North 

Recommends Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese 

 

Links Mentioned:

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Buy my handmade upcycled book journals

https://www.etsy.com/shop/booksaremypeople?ref=shop_sugg_market&section_id=44535495 

Watch Ada Limon’s read “Dear Human At The Edge Of Time” included in the National Climate Assessment. 


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]]> Today, on episode #113, Michelle Porter and I discuss her debut fiction novel, A Grandmother Begins The Story.

 Books Recommended:

A Grandmother Begins The Story by Michelle Porter

Glory by Noviolet Bulawayo 

North Woods by Daniel Mason

Whitemud walking by Matthew James Weigel

The Golem of Brooklyn by Adam Mansbach

The Circle by Katherena Vermette 

Guest Author Recommendation: Holly M.  Wendt, author of Heading North 

Recommends Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese 

 

Links Mentioned:

Link up to the story of my lost dog  

Buy my handmade upcycled book journals

https://www.etsy.com/shop/booksaremypeople?ref=shop_sugg_market&section_id=44535495 

Watch Ada Limon’s read “Dear Human At The Edge Of Time” included in the National Climate Assessment. 


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-13996303 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800 1850 A Grandmother Begins, The Story, Michelle Porter, Glory, Noviolet Bulawayo, North Woods, Daniel Mason, Whitemud Walking, Matthew James Weigel, The Golem of Brooklyn, Adam Mansbach, The Circle, Katherena Vermette, Holly Wendt, Heading North, Indian Horse, full false Edward Carrey Edward Carrey Today, I get a visit from one of my favorite authors, Edward Carrey. We talk about his latest novel, Edith Holler. 

 Books Recommended:

Edith Holler by Edward Carrey

Seeking Fortunes Elsewhere: Stories by Sindya Bhanoo

The Fraud by Zadie Smith

Golem Girl: A Memoir by Riva Lehrer

My Brilliant Friend: The Graphic Novel: Based on the novel by Elena Ferrante by Chiara Lagani and Mara Cerri

Kappa by Ryunosuke Akutagawa

Other Books Discussed:

Little by Edward Carrey

The Swallowed Man by Edward Carrey

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

Link to apply to adopt an adorable puppy I’m fostering. 

Link to Edward Carrey’s website 

Link to download the toy theater from Carrey’s website in black and white
and link to download the toy theater in color.

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]]> Today, I get a visit from one of my favorite authors, Edward Carrey. We talk about his latest novel, Edith Holler. 

 Books Recommended:

Edith Holler by Edward Carrey

Seeking Fortunes Elsewhere: Stories by Sindya Bhanoo

The Fraud by Zadie Smith

Golem Girl: A Memoir by Riva Lehrer

My Brilliant Friend: The Graphic Novel: Based on the novel by Elena Ferrante by Chiara Lagani and Mara Cerri

Kappa by Ryunosuke Akutagawa

Other Books Discussed:

Little by Edward Carrey

The Swallowed Man by Edward Carrey

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

Link to apply to adopt an adorable puppy I’m fostering. 

Link to Edward Carrey’s website 

Link to download the toy theater from Carrey’s website in black and white
and link to download the toy theater in color.

Find me on Substack
Find me oon Instagram. 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-13920925 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0800 1337 Edith Holler, Edward Carrey, Seeking Fortunes Elsewhere: Stories by Sindya Bhanoo, The Fraud, Zadie Smith, Golem Girl: A Memoir, Riva Lehrer, My Brilliant Friend: The Graphic Novel, Elena Ferrante, Chiara Lagani, Mara Cerri Kappa, Ryunosuke Akutagawa full false Five Great Book Recommendations Five Great Book Recommendations Today, on episode #111, I recommend five great  reads. 

Books Recommended:

Pet by Catherine Chidgey

The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Shark Heart by Emily Haebeck

Our Town by Thornton Wilder

Notes on An Execution by Danya Kukafka

 Other Books

Never Whistle at Night Edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst 

Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris

 
Here is the link to my Substack.

Here is the link to my All You Have To Do Is Call book giveaway closing 11/2

Letter from Steinbeck to his son.

My most recent Live book recommendation  with Annie Sullivan of So This

 

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]]> Today, on episode #111, I recommend five great  reads. 

Books Recommended:

Pet by Catherine Chidgey

The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Shark Heart by Emily Haebeck

Our Town by Thornton Wilder

Notes on An Execution by Danya Kukafka

 Other Books

Never Whistle at Night Edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst 

Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris

 
Here is the link to my Substack.

Here is the link to my All You Have To Do Is Call book giveaway closing 11/2

Letter from Steinbeck to his son.

My most recent Live book recommendation  with Annie Sullivan of So This

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-13821322 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700 969 Pet, Catherine Chidgey, The Art Thief, Michael Finkel, Shark Heart, Emily Haebeck, Our Town, Thornton Wilder, Notes on An Execution, Danya Kukafka, Never Whistle at Night, Shane Hawk, Theodore C. Van Alst, Green Fuse Burning, Tiffany Morris full false Reproductive Rights and Women's Healthcare Reproductive Rights and Women's Healthcare On  episode #110 I speak with author Kerri Maher. We talk about reproductive rights, historical fiction and her latest novel, All You Have To Do Is Call.

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Find me on Substack here. 

 Books Reccomended:

All You Have To Do Is Call by Kerri Maher

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

A Special Place for Women by Laura Hankin

Death Valley by Melissa Broder

The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

Guest author recommendation:
The Meadows by Stephanie Oaks recommends The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by  Shannon Chakraborty,

 Other Books Discussed:
Ankle Snatcher by Grady Hendrix (Explore the Creature Feature series here.)

Our Strangers by Lydia Davis
Doppleganger by Naomi Klein
Tom Lake by Anne Patchett

 All you have to do is Call book giveaway:
This giveaway will close on Thursday, November 2nd, and I will announce a winner on my Instagram Giveaway post on November 3rd. This is Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

To enter: Follow me on Instagram, click here to leave a comment  below the All You Have To Do Is Call  giveaway post and sign up for my weekly Books Are My People newsletter , out each Tuesday with new books releases, paperback releases and more if you haven’t yet already. You can gain extra entries by sharing the giveaway post in your stories and by tagging your book-loving friends.

Banned Book wagon tour stops.

Monty Hall Problem

Victoria Authors Festival

 

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]]> On  episode #110 I speak with author Kerri Maher. We talk about reproductive rights, historical fiction and her latest novel, All You Have To Do Is Call.

Sign up for my weekly book recommendation  newsletter here.
Find me on Substack here. 

 Books Reccomended:

All You Have To Do Is Call by Kerri Maher

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

A Special Place for Women by Laura Hankin

Death Valley by Melissa Broder

The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

Guest author recommendation:
The Meadows by Stephanie Oaks recommends The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by  Shannon Chakraborty,

 Other Books Discussed:
Ankle Snatcher by Grady Hendrix (Explore the Creature Feature series here.)

Our Strangers by Lydia Davis
Doppleganger by Naomi Klein
Tom Lake by Anne Patchett

 All you have to do is Call book giveaway:
This giveaway will close on Thursday, November 2nd, and I will announce a winner on my Instagram Giveaway post on November 3rd. This is Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

To enter: Follow me on Instagram, click here to leave a comment  below the All You Have To Do Is Call  giveaway post and sign up for my weekly Books Are My People newsletter , out each Tuesday with new books releases, paperback releases and more if you haven’t yet already. You can gain extra entries by sharing the giveaway post in your stories and by tagging your book-loving friends.

Banned Book wagon tour stops.

Monty Hall Problem

Victoria Authors Festival

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-13734339 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1548 All You Have To Do Is Call, Kerri Maher, Take My Hand, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, The Bee Sting, Paul Murray, A Special Place for Women, Laura Hankin, Death Valley, Melissa Broder, The House of Eve, Sadeqa Johnson, The Meadows, Stephanie Oaks, The Adventures full false Theives' Gambit and Wanderlust Theives' Gambit and Wanderlust Today, on episode #109, I speak with young adult Kayvion Lewis, author of the recently published Thieves’ Gambit. We talk about her writing process and her adventurous spirit is so infectious!  

Book Recommended:

Thieves’ Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan 

Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison

Yellow Face by R.F. Kuang 

Whalefall by Daniel Kraus 

Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix 

Guest author Emily Brightwell, author of Mrs. Jeffries Aims to Win recommends Redshirts by John Scalzi

Other books:

Starter Villian by John Scalzi

See my art in The Nelligan Review.

Shop my art and upcycled book journals. 

Giveaway: I am giving away TWO copies of Bittersweet in the Hollow by Kate Pearsall. This giveaway will close on publication day, October 10th, and I will announce the two winners on this post on October 11th. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.
To enter: Follow me on Instagram, click here to leave a comment  and sign up for my weekly Books Are My People newsletter, out each Tuesday with new books releases, paperback releases and more in my Linktree on Instagram. Gain extra entries by sharing this post in your stories and tagging your book-loving friends. 

Annie Sullivan of SoThis and I went live with book recommendations. Click here to check it out! 

Esquire article on Blurbs: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a44948120/book-publishing-broken-blurbs-system/

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]]> Today, on episode #109, I speak with young adult Kayvion Lewis, author of the recently published Thieves’ Gambit. We talk about her writing process and her adventurous spirit is so infectious!  

Book Recommended:

Thieves’ Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan 

Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison

Yellow Face by R.F. Kuang 

Whalefall by Daniel Kraus 

Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix 

Guest author Emily Brightwell, author of Mrs. Jeffries Aims to Win recommends Redshirts by John Scalzi

Other books:

Starter Villian by John Scalzi

See my art in The Nelligan Review.

Shop my art and upcycled book journals. 

Giveaway: I am giving away TWO copies of Bittersweet in the Hollow by Kate Pearsall. This giveaway will close on publication day, October 10th, and I will announce the two winners on this post on October 11th. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.
To enter: Follow me on Instagram, click here to leave a comment  and sign up for my weekly Books Are My People newsletter, out each Tuesday with new books releases, paperback releases and more in my Linktree on Instagram. Gain extra entries by sharing this post in your stories and tagging your book-loving friends. 

Annie Sullivan of SoThis and I went live with book recommendations. Click here to check it out! 

Esquire article on Blurbs: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a44948120/book-publishing-broken-blurbs-system/

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-13644870 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1918 Thieves’ Gambit, Kayvion Lewis, Daughter of the Moon Goddess, Sue Lynn Tan, Black Sheep, Rachel Harrison, Yellowface,R.F. Kuang, Whalefall, Daniel Kraus, Horrorstor, Grady Hendrix, Emily Brightwell, Mrs. Jeffries Aims to Win, Redshirts, Starter Villian, full false Pockets and Fashion in Books And Culture Pockets and Fashion in Books And Culture Today, on episode #108, I speak with Hannah Carlson, who has a PHD in material culture, to talk about her book, Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close.

Books Recommended:

The Mummies of Urumchi by Elizabeth Wayland Barber

Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution by Caroline Weber

Rouge by Mona Awad

Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan

Guest author recommendation: Laura Zimmerman Just Do This One Thing For Me

Recommends

Weather by Jenny Offill 

Other Books Discussed:

Prophet by Sin Blanche and Helen McDonald 

Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

Up Next:

Pet by Catherine Chidgey

The Fraud by Zadie Smith

 

Annie Sullivan and I recommend book live on Instagram @JenniferCaloyeras 9 am 9 /19

Shop my Journals and Art in my Etsy Shop 

The Weaver and the Witch Queen Giveaway Link, closes Thursday, 9/14

 Sign up for my weekly newsletter out each Tuesday.

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]]> Today, on episode #108, I speak with Hannah Carlson, who has a PHD in material culture, to talk about her book, Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close.

Books Recommended:

The Mummies of Urumchi by Elizabeth Wayland Barber

Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution by Caroline Weber

Rouge by Mona Awad

Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan

Guest author recommendation: Laura Zimmerman Just Do This One Thing For Me

Recommends

Weather by Jenny Offill 

Other Books Discussed:

Prophet by Sin Blanche and Helen McDonald 

Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

Up Next:

Pet by Catherine Chidgey

The Fraud by Zadie Smith

 

Annie Sullivan and I recommend book live on Instagram @JenniferCaloyeras 9 am 9 /19

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The Weaver and the Witch Queen Giveaway Link, closes Thursday, 9/14

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-13561192 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1486 books, book recommendations,The Mummies of Urumchi, Elizabeth Wayland Barber, Happiness Falls, Angie Kim ,Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution, Caroline Weber, Rouge, Mona Awad, Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life, William Finnegan, L full false Dreamgirls Dreamgirls Today, on episode 107 I speak with author Denene Millner about her latest novel, One Blood, and her experience novelizing the film Dreamgirls.

Click on any of the links below to purchase the books discussed. 

Shownotes:

My upcycled book journals are on sale with 25% off through September 15th, 2023 with the code: ENDOFSUMMER Free shipping free when you spend $35 or more. Click here to shop! 


Book Giveaway: The Weaver and the Witch Queen

All you have to do to enter is click here and comment on my The Weaver and the Witch Queen post on my Instagram account, and sign up for my weekly Books Are My. People Newsletter, which comes out each Tuesday on New Book Release Day. You can gain extra entries by sharing the post and tagging friends in the comments. 


This giveaway will close on Thursday, September 14th and I will announce a winner on the original post on Friday, September 15th.


 Where to find me online: 

Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Substack: Jennifer Caloyeras

Email: booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Sign up link for my Books Are My People Weekly Newsletter here. 

 
Books Recommended:

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

What Never Happened by Rachel Howzell Hall

Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold

Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter

Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison

 
Other Books Discussed:

The Weaver and The Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec

The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec

Medusa’s Sisters by Lauren J. A. Bear 

The Warriors by Sol Yurick

Pockets: An Intimate History of How We keep things close by Hannah Carlson

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]]> Today, on episode 107 I speak with author Denene Millner about her latest novel, One Blood, and her experience novelizing the film Dreamgirls.

Click on any of the links below to purchase the books discussed. 

Shownotes:

My upcycled book journals are on sale with 25% off through September 15th, 2023 with the code: ENDOFSUMMER Free shipping free when you spend $35 or more. Click here to shop! 


Book Giveaway: The Weaver and the Witch Queen

All you have to do to enter is click here and comment on my The Weaver and the Witch Queen post on my Instagram account, and sign up for my weekly Books Are My. People Newsletter, which comes out each Tuesday on New Book Release Day. You can gain extra entries by sharing the post and tagging friends in the comments. 


This giveaway will close on Thursday, September 14th and I will announce a winner on the original post on Friday, September 15th.


 Where to find me online: 

Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Substack: Jennifer Caloyeras

Email: booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Sign up link for my Books Are My People Weekly Newsletter here. 

 
Books Recommended:

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

What Never Happened by Rachel Howzell Hall

Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold

Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter

Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison

 
Other Books Discussed:

The Weaver and The Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec

The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec

Medusa’s Sisters by Lauren J. A. Bear 

The Warriors by Sol Yurick

Pockets: An Intimate History of How We keep things close by Hannah Carlson

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-13475507 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700 2458 On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, Ocean Vuong, What Never Happened, Rachel Howzell Hall, Tar Beach, Faith Ringgold, Ripe, Sarah Rose Etter, Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison full false Stephen Sondheim, Writer's Strike and Books Stephen Sondheim, Writer's Strike and Books Shownotes:
Today, on episode #106,  I am joined by screenwriter, Ron Clark, who also happens to be my father. We discuss the writer's strike, Stephen Sondheim, my dad's secret fear and, we hum, in addition to recommending books, of course. Click on any of the titles to be taken to my bookshop.org shop. 

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Books Recommended:

The English Teacher by Lily King

The Finale by D.T. Max

Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys

Miss Lonely Hearts by Nathaniel West

A Cool Million by Nathaniel West

The Day of the Locust by Nathaniel West

 

Guest author recommendation from Eva Silverfine: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck

Ephemeral Wings by Eva Silverfine

How To Bury Your Dog by Eva Silverfine

Elastic Walls by Eva Silverfine

Eva Silverfine on Episode #78 of Books Are My People

Other things discussed:

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Booker Prize Longlist

Up next:

Oscar Hammerstein and the Invention Of The Musical by Laurie Weiner

Whalefall by Daniel Kraus


 

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]]> Shownotes:
Today, on episode #106,  I am joined by screenwriter, Ron Clark, who also happens to be my father. We discuss the writer's strike, Stephen Sondheim, my dad's secret fear and, we hum, in addition to recommending books, of course. Click on any of the titles to be taken to my bookshop.org shop. 

 Permanent Linkups:
 Sign up for my weekly newsletter

Follow me on Substack 

Follow me on Instagram 

Take a writing class with me 

Buy a unique, upcycled journal for book lovers 

Reach out and email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

 
Books Recommended:

The English Teacher by Lily King

The Finale by D.T. Max

Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys

Miss Lonely Hearts by Nathaniel West

A Cool Million by Nathaniel West

The Day of the Locust by Nathaniel West

 

Guest author recommendation from Eva Silverfine: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck

Ephemeral Wings by Eva Silverfine

How To Bury Your Dog by Eva Silverfine

Elastic Walls by Eva Silverfine

Eva Silverfine on Episode #78 of Books Are My People

Other things discussed:

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Booker Prize Longlist

Up next:

Oscar Hammerstein and the Invention Of The Musical by Laurie Weiner

Whalefall by Daniel Kraus


 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-13394746 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1615 The English Teacher, Lily King, The Finale, D.T. Max, Wide Sargasso Sea, Jean Rhys, Miss Lonely Hearts, Nathaniel West, A Cool Million, Nathaniel Wes, The Day of the Locust, Nathaniel West full false Historical Fiction and Hotel Laguna Historical Fiction and Hotel Laguna Today, on episode #105 historical fiction author, Nicola Harrison pops by to discuss her latest novel, Hotel Laguna.

Recommended Books:
Shoulder Season by Christina Clancy
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
The House Is On Fire by Rachel Beanland
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman

Book Giveaway! I'm giving away one copy of May Cobb's A Likable Woman out July 11th. Click here to be taken to my Instagram post to learn how to enter.

Guest author recommendation by Daisy Alpert Florin, author of My Last Innocent Year
Book recommended: Social Engagement by Avery Carpenter Forrey

Other Books by Nicola Harrison:
Montauk
The Showgirl

Up Next:
Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane
Faces by Tove Ditlevsen

Other links:
See Nicole Harrison on Friday, June 23rd at 6 pm at Zibby's
Twitter casting call for Crying in H Mart buy the book here!
Sign up to have your name go to space with Ada Limon's poem.

Nicola Harrison on Instagram @nicolaharrisonauthor
Nicola Harrison on Facebook @nicolaharrisonauthor
Nicola Harrison on Twitter @nicolahauthor

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]]> Today, on episode #105 historical fiction author, Nicola Harrison pops by to discuss her latest novel, Hotel Laguna.

Recommended Books:
Shoulder Season by Christina Clancy
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
The House Is On Fire by Rachel Beanland
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman

Book Giveaway! I'm giving away one copy of May Cobb's A Likable Woman out July 11th. Click here to be taken to my Instagram post to learn how to enter.

Guest author recommendation by Daisy Alpert Florin, author of My Last Innocent Year
Book recommended: Social Engagement by Avery Carpenter Forrey

Other Books by Nicola Harrison:
Montauk
The Showgirl

Up Next:
Big Gay Wedding by Byron Lane
Faces by Tove Ditlevsen

Other links:
See Nicole Harrison on Friday, June 23rd at 6 pm at Zibby's
Twitter casting call for Crying in H Mart buy the book here!
Sign up to have your name go to space with Ada Limon's poem.

Nicola Harrison on Instagram @nicolaharrisonauthor
Nicola Harrison on Facebook @nicolaharrisonauthor
Nicola Harrison on Twitter @nicolahauthor

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-13059316 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1573 Shoulder Season, Christina Clancy, The Crane Husband, Kelly Barnhill, The House Is On Fire, Rachel Beanland, Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, Benjamin Stevenson, The Matchmaker's Gift, Lynda Cohen Loigman full false Suspense Novels and May Cobb Suspense Novels and May Cobb Today, on episode #104, A Likable Woman author, May Cobb, and I talk about how we unknowingly used to be neighbors, what it means to be an unlikable woman and what inspired her latest novel out July 11th. 

Shownotes

click on any title to be taken to my bookshop.org shop: Books Are My People

Recommended Books:

A Likeable Woman by May Cobb

Girls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier

My Last Innocent Year by Daisy Alpert Flores 

Vera Won’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland

How I’ll Kill You by Ren DeStefano

Other Books Mentioned:

Dial A For Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Only One Left by Riley Sager

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

 
Find May on social media:     @may_cobb

Click here to enter my book giveaway of Emma Cline's The Guest. Giveaway closes on June 7th. Open to US mailing addresses only. 

Char Hamilton’s art classes on YouTube

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]]> Today, on episode #104, A Likable Woman author, May Cobb, and I talk about how we unknowingly used to be neighbors, what it means to be an unlikable woman and what inspired her latest novel out July 11th. 

Shownotes

click on any title to be taken to my bookshop.org shop: Books Are My People

Recommended Books:

A Likeable Woman by May Cobb

Girls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier

My Last Innocent Year by Daisy Alpert Flores 

Vera Won’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland

How I’ll Kill You by Ren DeStefano

Other Books Mentioned:

Dial A For Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Only One Left by Riley Sager

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

 
Find May on social media:     @may_cobb

Click here to enter my book giveaway of Emma Cline's The Guest. Giveaway closes on June 7th. Open to US mailing addresses only. 

Char Hamilton’s art classes on YouTube

 Sign up for my Books Are My People newsletter


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-12972185 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1768 A Likeable Woman, May Cobb, Girls and Their Horses, Eliza Jane Brazier, My Last Innocent Year, Daisy Alpert Flores,Vera Won’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, Jesse Q. Sutanto, The Force of Such Beauty, Barbara Bourland, How I’ll Kill You, Ren DeStefano full false Bookpage Magazine Bookpage Magazine Today on episode #103, you won't believe how many books Bookpage Editor, Savanna Walker looks at a month in order to make her review selections at BookPage! And don't forget to enter my giveaway of Emma Cline's The Guest.

Books Recommended:
A Right Sort Of Man by Allison Montclair
The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel
The Devil And The Dark Water by Stuart Turton
The Guest by Emma Cline
All The Sinners Bleed by S. a. Cosby

Other Books Discussed:
Dreaming Of You by Lisa Kleypas
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin
Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Trust by Hernan Diaz
How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

Link to the CRSPR episode on RadioLab

Click here to enter my book giveaway of Emma Cline's The Guest. Giveaway closes on June 7th. Open to US mailing addresses only.

Savanna's Social Media:
Twitter: vanna_walker
Instagram: savanna.c.walker

BookPage Social Media:
Twitter @Boookpage
Facebook / Instagram: @Readbookpage

Here is my link to my Etsy shop where I sell unique, handmade, upside journals.

Here is a link to my website where you can learn more about the creative writing classes I teach and my editing services. 

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]]> Today on episode #103, you won't believe how many books Bookpage Editor, Savanna Walker looks at a month in order to make her review selections at BookPage! And don't forget to enter my giveaway of Emma Cline's The Guest.

Books Recommended:
A Right Sort Of Man by Allison Montclair
The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel
The Devil And The Dark Water by Stuart Turton
The Guest by Emma Cline
All The Sinners Bleed by S. a. Cosby

Other Books Discussed:
Dreaming Of You by Lisa Kleypas
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin
Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
Trust by Hernan Diaz
How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

Link to the CRSPR episode on RadioLab

Click here to enter my book giveaway of Emma Cline's The Guest. Giveaway closes on June 7th. Open to US mailing addresses only.

Savanna's Social Media:
Twitter: vanna_walker
Instagram: savanna.c.walker

BookPage Social Media:
Twitter @Boookpage
Facebook / Instagram: @Readbookpage

Here is my link to my Etsy shop where I sell unique, handmade, upside journals.

Here is a link to my website where you can learn more about the creative writing classes I teach and my editing services. 

Support the show

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-12886108 Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:00 -0700 2010 A Right Sort Of Man, Allison Montclair,The Last Animal, Ramona Ausubel,The Devil And The Dark Water, Stuart Turton, The Guest, Emma Cline, All The Sinners Bleed, S. A. Cosby full false Book Recommendations from a Book Editor Book Recommendations from a Book Editor Today, on episode #102, listen to learn about Katie Mouallek's life as an editor in Amsterdam, her love of Southern storytelling and her number one tip for writers revising their own work.  

Books Recommended:

The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer

House of Cotton by Monica Brashears

All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews

Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro

What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jimenez

 

Other Books Mentioned:

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty

Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

An American Marriage by Tyari Jones

Inheritance by Dani Shapiro

 

Find Katie on Social Media:

Instagram @katiemouallek

Twitter @katiemouallek

www.katiemouallek.com

 

Other links mentioned:

Transcribe historical documents at the U.S. Library of Congress


 

 

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]]> Today, on episode #102, listen to learn about Katie Mouallek's life as an editor in Amsterdam, her love of Southern storytelling and her number one tip for writers revising their own work.  

Books Recommended:

The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer

House of Cotton by Monica Brashears

All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews

Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro

What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jimenez

 

Other Books Mentioned:

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty

Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

An American Marriage by Tyari Jones

Inheritance by Dani Shapiro

 

Find Katie on Social Media:

Instagram @katiemouallek

Twitter @katiemouallek

www.katiemouallek.com

 

Other links mentioned:

Transcribe historical documents at the U.S. Library of Congress


 

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-12793923 Mon, 08 May 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1854 The Collected Regrets of Clover, Mikki Brammer, House of Cotton, Monica Brashears, All This Could Be Different, Sarah Thankam Mathews, Signal Fires, Dani Shapiro, What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez, Claire Jimenez full false Bookstagram and Book Influencers Bookstagram and Book Influencers Today on episode #101,  I speak with lawyer and Bookstagrammer, Caroline Dreyfus of @Texacalibooks. She shares with us three books that make her happy, including the book she wants to hug for the rest of her life. (How’s that for an endorsement?) 
 
Books Recommended:
 
Bear Town by Fredrik Backman
 
For You and Only You a Joe Goldberg Novel by Caroline Kepnes
 
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
 
This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs
 
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
 
 
Other Books Mentioned:
 

Joseph Cornell's Manual of Marvels: How Joseph Cornell reinvented a French agricultural manual to create an American 

  

A Humument 1966-2016 Final edition 

 

 
Check out Caroline on social media
@texacalibooks on Instagram

Carolinedrey1 on Tik-Tok

 


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]]> Today on episode #101,  I speak with lawyer and Bookstagrammer, Caroline Dreyfus of @Texacalibooks. She shares with us three books that make her happy, including the book she wants to hug for the rest of her life. (How’s that for an endorsement?) 
 
Books Recommended:
 
Bear Town by Fredrik Backman
 
For You and Only You a Joe Goldberg Novel by Caroline Kepnes
 
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
 
This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs
 
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
 
 
Other Books Mentioned:
 

Joseph Cornell's Manual of Marvels: How Joseph Cornell reinvented a French agricultural manual to create an American 

  

A Humument 1966-2016 Final edition 

 

 
Check out Caroline on social media
@texacalibooks on Instagram

Carolinedrey1 on Tik-Tok

 


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-12698414 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1584 Bear Town, Fredrik Backman, For You and Only You a Joe Goldberg Novel, Caroline Kepnes, The House in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune, This Bird Has Flown, Susanna Hoffs, The Guncle, Steven Rowley full false 100 Episodes of Book Recommendations 100 Episodes of Book Recommendations This week,  on episode #100, I celebrate my 100th podcast episode!
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Win Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson here.

Books Recommended
We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
The Dog of the North by Elizabeth McKenzie
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
American Mermaid: a novel by Julia Langbein
The Fake by Zoe Whittall

Up Next For Me:
For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes

SoThis Bookclub link
Come say hello to me at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Check here for a forthcoming post about where I will be and when! 

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]]> This week,  on episode #100, I celebrate my 100th podcast episode!
Want more book recommendations? Sign up for my newsletter here.
Win Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson here.

Books Recommended
We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
The Dog of the North by Elizabeth McKenzie
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
American Mermaid: a novel by Julia Langbein
The Fake by Zoe Whittall

Up Next For Me:
For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes

SoThis Bookclub link
Come say hello to me at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Check here for a forthcoming post about where I will be and when! 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-12613031 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1224 We All Want Impossible Things, Catherine Newman, The Dog of the North, Elizabeth McKenzie, The Soulmate, Sally Hepworth, American Mermaid, Julia Langbein, The Fake, Zoe Whittall full false 99 - Books Are My People with Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street 99 - Books Are My People with Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street This week, editor and author, Jenny Jackson, comes on the show to discuss her novel, Pineapple Street. 

 

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Books Recommended:

Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson

Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason

Women Are The Fiercest Creatures by Andrea Dunlop

Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz

Games and Rituals by Katherine Heiny

Other Books Mentioned:

The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman

Find Jenny Jackson on Instagram @jennyjacksonpineapple 

Email me with ideas about how to celebrate my 100th episode at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Win a copy of Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson by signing up for my newsletter and then making a comment to this Instagram Post. I will post the winner on April 14th on my giveaway post. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only. 

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]]> This week, editor and author, Jenny Jackson, comes on the show to discuss her novel, Pineapple Street. 

 

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Books Recommended:

Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson

Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason

Women Are The Fiercest Creatures by Andrea Dunlop

Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz

Games and Rituals by Katherine Heiny

Other Books Mentioned:

The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman

Find Jenny Jackson on Instagram @jennyjacksonpineapple 

Email me with ideas about how to celebrate my 100th episode at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Win a copy of Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson by signing up for my newsletter and then making a comment to this Instagram Post. I will post the winner on April 14th on my giveaway post. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only. 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-12515613 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1438 full false 98 - Books Are My People with Rebecca Makkai, author of I Have Some Questions For You 98 - Books Are My People with Rebecca Makkai, author of I Have Some Questions For You Want more books in your life? Sign up for my weekly newsletter here.

Books Recommended: 
I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca  Makkai

The Door by Magda Szabo

Letters To A Writer of Color edited by Deepa Anappara and Taymour Soomro

Madonna In A Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali

The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

The Virgins by Pamela Erens

 

Other Books Recommended:
Black Candle Woman by Diane Marie Brown

A Likely Story by Leigh McMullan Abramson

Guest Author: Dog on Fire by Terese Svoboda

Terese’s recommendation: Pity the Beast by Robin McLean

Up next for us:

No Knives in the Kitchen of this City by Khaled Khalifa

Notes on an execution by Danya Kukafka

 Find Rebecca online:
On Twitter, Instagram, etc. @RebeccaMakkai

On Substack: Submakk

LA Times Book Prize List of Finalists

Check out my new Etsy store where I am sell homemade journals from up cycled papers and books. 

Listeners in San Francisco, check out my friend's shop, Simple, where my handmade journals are sold. 

Story Studio Chicago (Rebecca Makkai's organization)

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Books Recommended: 
I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca  Makkai

The Door by Magda Szabo

Letters To A Writer of Color edited by Deepa Anappara and Taymour Soomro

Madonna In A Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali

The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

The Virgins by Pamela Erens

 

Other Books Recommended:
Black Candle Woman by Diane Marie Brown

A Likely Story by Leigh McMullan Abramson

Guest Author: Dog on Fire by Terese Svoboda

Terese’s recommendation: Pity the Beast by Robin McLean

Up next for us:

No Knives in the Kitchen of this City by Khaled Khalifa

Notes on an execution by Danya Kukafka

 Find Rebecca online:
On Twitter, Instagram, etc. @RebeccaMakkai

On Substack: Submakk

LA Times Book Prize List of Finalists

Check out my new Etsy store where I am sell homemade journals from up cycled papers and books. 

Listeners in San Francisco, check out my friend's shop, Simple, where my handmade journals are sold. 

Story Studio Chicago (Rebecca Makkai's organization)

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-12419682 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0700 1890 I Have Some Questions For You, Rebecca Makkai, The Door, Magda Szabo, Letters To A Writer of Color, Deepa Anappara, Taymour Soomro, Madonna In A Fur Coat, Sabahattin Ali, The Golden Spoon, Jessa Maxwell, The Virgins, Pamela Erens full false 97 - Books Are My People with Priya Guns, author of Your Driver Is Waiting 97 - Books Are My People with Priya Guns, author of Your Driver Is Waiting 97 – Books Are My people with Priya Guns

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Click any book to be taken to my bookshop.org affiliate page and support the show! 

Episode Guest: Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns

Guest Author Recommendation:  A Small Sacrifice for an Enormous Happiness: Stories by Jai Chakrabarti


Books Recommended:

Exquisite Cadavers by Meena Kandasamy

Endpapers by Jennifer Savran Kelly

Beauty is a Wound by Eka Kurniawan

Yerba Buena by Nina Lacour

A Cup of Rage by Raduan Nassar

Other Books Discussed:

Tom Ripley Novels by Patricia Highsmith

Long Division by Kiese Laymon

The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani

In the Country by Mia Alvar

Letters to a Writer of Color edited by Deepa Anappara and Taymour Soomro

Bored Gay Werewolf by Tony Santorella

 

You can read "Prodigal Son," by Jai Chaibrakarty at Electric Literature.

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Episode Guest: Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns

Guest Author Recommendation:  A Small Sacrifice for an Enormous Happiness: Stories by Jai Chakrabarti


Books Recommended:

Exquisite Cadavers by Meena Kandasamy

Endpapers by Jennifer Savran Kelly

Beauty is a Wound by Eka Kurniawan

Yerba Buena by Nina Lacour

A Cup of Rage by Raduan Nassar

Other Books Discussed:

Tom Ripley Novels by Patricia Highsmith

Long Division by Kiese Laymon

The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani

In the Country by Mia Alvar

Letters to a Writer of Color edited by Deepa Anappara and Taymour Soomro

Bored Gay Werewolf by Tony Santorella

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-12327105 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0800 1532 Your Driver is Waiting, Priya Guns, A Small Sacrifice for an Enormous Happiness, Jai Chakrabarti, Exquisite Cadavers, Meena Kandasamy, Endpapers, Jennifer Savran Kelly, Beauty is a Wound, Eka Kurniawan, Yerba Buena, Nina Lacour, A Cup of Rage, Raduan Nass full true 96 - Books Are My People with Amy Poeppel, author of The Sweet Spot 96 - Books Are My People with Amy Poeppel, author of The Sweet Spot This week, Amy Poeppel and I discuss her new novel, The Sweet Spot, how monologues can help a writer find their character's voice and find out which one of us feels compelled to finish all the books they begin!

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Books Discussed:

 The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

The World According to Fanny Davis by Bridgett M. Davis

Bookworm by Robin Yeatman

The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani  

The Sweet Spot by Amy Peoppel

Other Books Mentioned:

Limelight by Amy Poeppel

Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel

Small Admissions by Amy Poeppel

Bad Mexicans by Kelly Lytle Hernandez 

The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty

Night of the Living Rez Morgan Talty 

The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

Sign Here by Claudia Lux

 The Power by Naomi Alderman

Pretend I’m Dead Jen Beagin

Vacuum in the Dark by Jen Beagin

Link to Amy Poeppel on social media:
Website
Instagram
Twitter

 Link to National Book Critics Circle Awards
First look at Naomi Alderman's The Power TV series
Link to the high cost of books in Egypt 

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Books Discussed:

 The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

The World According to Fanny Davis by Bridgett M. Davis

Bookworm by Robin Yeatman

The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani  

The Sweet Spot by Amy Peoppel

Other Books Mentioned:

Limelight by Amy Poeppel

Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel

Small Admissions by Amy Poeppel

Bad Mexicans by Kelly Lytle Hernandez 

The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty

Night of the Living Rez Morgan Talty 

The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

Sign Here by Claudia Lux

 The Power by Naomi Alderman

Pretend I’m Dead Jen Beagin

Vacuum in the Dark by Jen Beagin

Link to Amy Poeppel on social media:
Website
Instagram
Twitter

 Link to National Book Critics Circle Awards
First look at Naomi Alderman's The Power TV series
Link to the high cost of books in Egypt 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-12220835 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0800 1480 full false 95 - Books Are My People with Grady Hendrix 95 - Books Are My People with Grady Hendrix Want even more book recommendations? Sign up for my weekly newsletter! 

We talk about puppets, Muppets, our mutual love for Jim Henson, how Grady viscerally has to feel horror when he writes and the fascinating subject matter of the next book he's researching and writing.  

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The Elementals by Michael McDowell

Maame by Jessica George

Through the Woods by Emily Carroll

Vampire Weekend by Mike Chen

Shiver by Jungi Ito

When Darkness Loves Us  / Beauty Is by Elizabeth Engstrom

Other Books Discussed:
Girls of Huntington House by Blossom Elfman

Next up:

Endpapers by Jennifer Savrin Kelly

Super Infinite by Katherine Rundell

Climate change article in New York Times

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We talk about puppets, Muppets, our mutual love for Jim Henson, how Grady viscerally has to feel horror when he writes and the fascinating subject matter of the next book he's researching and writing.  

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The Elementals by Michael McDowell

Maame by Jessica George

Through the Woods by Emily Carroll

Vampire Weekend by Mike Chen

Shiver by Jungi Ito

When Darkness Loves Us  / Beauty Is by Elizabeth Engstrom

Other Books Discussed:
Girls of Huntington House by Blossom Elfman

Next up:

Endpapers by Jennifer Savrin Kelly

Super Infinite by Katherine Rundell

Climate change article in New York Times

Click here to be taken to the Grady Hendrix Giveaway: How to Sell a Haunted House 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-12133508 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0800 1399 Grady Hendrix, How to Sell A Haunted House, The Elementals, Michael McDowell, Maame, Jessica George, Through the Woods, Emily Carroll, Vampire Weekend, Mike Chen, Shiver, Jungi Ito, When Darkness Loves Us / Beauty Is, Elizabeth Engstrom full false 94 - Books Are My People with Parini Shroff, author of The Bandit Queens 94 - Books Are My People with Parini Shroff, author of The Bandit Queens This week, Parini Shroff, author of The Bandit Queens, visits and we talk about how we like to organize our books, what inspired her novel and what she is working on next. Plus a Grady Hendrix Giveaway!
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Enter my How to Sell A Haunted house Giveaway 

Books recommended:
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

Animal by Lisa Taddeo

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

Writers and Lovers by Lily King

How to Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

The Five Wounds by Kirstin Valdez Quade
Other books recommended:

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin 

Night Wherever we go by Tracey Rose Peyton 

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Spare by Prince Harry

The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks

Will There Be Wine? by Whitney Cubbison 

The Midnight Library by Matthew Haig

Moonrise Over New Jessup by Jamila Minnicks 

The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict

Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict

The House at the End of the World by Dean Koontz

Tides by Sara Freeman

Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
Find Parini Shroff on Twitter and Instagram @Parinishroff
Instagram: @whitneycubbisonwrites   Comments? Suggestions? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com  


 

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]]> This week, Parini Shroff, author of The Bandit Queens, visits and we talk about how we like to organize our books, what inspired her novel and what she is working on next. Plus a Grady Hendrix Giveaway!
Sign up for my newsletter link. 

Enter my How to Sell A Haunted house Giveaway 

Books recommended:
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff

Animal by Lisa Taddeo

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

Writers and Lovers by Lily King

How to Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

The Five Wounds by Kirstin Valdez Quade
Other books recommended:

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin 

Night Wherever we go by Tracey Rose Peyton 

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Spare by Prince Harry

The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks

Will There Be Wine? by Whitney Cubbison 

The Midnight Library by Matthew Haig

Moonrise Over New Jessup by Jamila Minnicks 

The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict

Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict

The House at the End of the World by Dean Koontz

Tides by Sara Freeman

Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
Find Parini Shroff on Twitter and Instagram @Parinishroff
Instagram: @whitneycubbisonwrites   Comments? Suggestions? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com  


 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-12087979 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0800 1731 full false 93 - Books Are My People with soThis founder, Annie Long Sullivan 93 - Books Are My People with soThis founder, Annie Long Sullivan Sign up for my new Books Are My People Newletter here!    

 This week, I speak with  Annie Long Sullivan, founder of soThis, a bookclub with benefits. She speaks with me about some of her favorite recent reads and why she started a virtual bookclub community. 

Books Recommended:

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All Signs Point to Paris by Natasha Sizlo

The Things We Do To Our Friends by Heather Darwent

I Miss you I Hate this by Sara Saedi

The Storied Life of AJ Fickry by Gabrielle Zevin

Wildcat by Amelia Morris

Other Books Recommended:

Kindred by Octavia Butler

The Age Of Vice 

Spare by Prince Harry Duke of Sussex

The Club by Ellery Lloyd?

The Dream Builders by Oindrilla Mukherjee

How High We go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu

I Came all thisWay to Meet You: Writing Myself Home by Jami Attenberg

The Maid by Nita Prose

Trust by Hernan Diaz 

You Have a Friend in 10a by Maggie Shipstead

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

 

Up Next for Us:

Maame by Jessica George

All Signs Point to Paris by Natasha Sizlo
 

Annie Long Sullivan’s Social Media info:

Sothisisawebsite.com

@SothisisAnnie on Instagram

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]]> Sign up for my new Books Are My People Newletter here!    

 This week, I speak with  Annie Long Sullivan, founder of soThis, a bookclub with benefits. She speaks with me about some of her favorite recent reads and why she started a virtual bookclub community. 

Books Recommended:

Click any title to be taken to my affiliate Bookshop.org shop.

All Signs Point to Paris by Natasha Sizlo

The Things We Do To Our Friends by Heather Darwent

I Miss you I Hate this by Sara Saedi

The Storied Life of AJ Fickry by Gabrielle Zevin

Wildcat by Amelia Morris

Other Books Recommended:

Kindred by Octavia Butler

The Age Of Vice 

Spare by Prince Harry Duke of Sussex

The Club by Ellery Lloyd?

The Dream Builders by Oindrilla Mukherjee

How High We go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu

I Came all thisWay to Meet You: Writing Myself Home by Jami Attenberg

The Maid by Nita Prose

Trust by Hernan Diaz 

You Have a Friend in 10a by Maggie Shipstead

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

 

Up Next for Us:

Maame by Jessica George

All Signs Point to Paris by Natasha Sizlo
 

Annie Long Sullivan’s Social Media info:

Sothisisawebsite.com

@SothisisAnnie on Instagram

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-12004765 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0800 1529 All Signs Point to Paris, Natasha Sizlo, The Things We Do To Our Friends, Heather Darwent, I Miss you I Hate This, Sara Saed, The Storied Life of AJ Fickry, Gabrielle Zevin, Wildcat, Amelia Morris full false 92 - Books Are My People - Back in Time 2015 92 - Books Are My People - Back in Time 2015 92 – Books Are My People – Just Jennifer – Back in time to 2015

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 Books Recommended:

Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff

The First Bad Man by Miranda July

Between the World and Me by Te Nehisi-Coates

The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson

The Sellout by Paul Beatty


Other Books Discussed:

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

The Lemon by S.E. Boyd

We Were Liars by E. Lockheart

Bluets by Maggie Nelson

Beatlebone by Kevin Barry

The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro 

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

H is for Hawk by Helen McDonald


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 Books Recommended:

Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff

The First Bad Man by Miranda July

Between the World and Me by Te Nehisi-Coates

The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson

The Sellout by Paul Beatty


Other Books Discussed:

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

The Lemon by S.E. Boyd

We Were Liars by E. Lockheart

Bluets by Maggie Nelson

Beatlebone by Kevin Barry

The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro 

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

H is for Hawk by Helen McDonald


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Learn more about Workshop Club 

Learn more about my Intermediate Novel Writing Course

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11925868 Mon, 26 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0800 847 Fates and Furies, Lauren Groff, The First Bad Man, Miranda July, Between the World and Me, Te Nehisi-Coates, The Argonauts, Maggie Nelson, The Sellout, Paul Beatty, Shadow and Bone, Leigh Bardugo, The Lemon, S.E. Boyd, We Were Liars, E. Lockheart, Bluets, full false Books Are My People #91 - with Anna Caputo Books Are My People #91 - with Anna Caputo 91 – Books Are My People with Anna Caputo

Books Discussed:

Thank you for Listening by Julia Whelan

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

Poster Girl by Veronica Roth

Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung Translated by Anton Hur

The Wilder women by Ruth Emmie Lang 

Other Books Discussed:

The Splendid Ticket by Bill Cotter 

The Bird Tattoo by Dunya Mikhail

At Certain Points We Touch by Lauren John Joseph

The Tudors in Love Passion and Politics in the age of England’s Most Famous Dynasty by Sarah Gristwood

My Annihilation written by Fuminori Nakamura Translated by Sam Bett

Out There: Stories by Kate Folk 

The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

 

Reading Next:

The Super Powereds Series by Drew Hayes

The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel

 
Anna Caputo's Website
Instagram @annanarrates
Twitter @annanarrates

Search "Anna Caputo" on Audible to see other books she’s narrated.

Levar Burton Christmas Carol Free audiobook linkup


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Books Discussed:

Thank you for Listening by Julia Whelan

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

Poster Girl by Veronica Roth

Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung Translated by Anton Hur

The Wilder women by Ruth Emmie Lang 

Other Books Discussed:

The Splendid Ticket by Bill Cotter 

The Bird Tattoo by Dunya Mikhail

At Certain Points We Touch by Lauren John Joseph

The Tudors in Love Passion and Politics in the age of England’s Most Famous Dynasty by Sarah Gristwood

My Annihilation written by Fuminori Nakamura Translated by Sam Bett

Out There: Stories by Kate Folk 

The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

 

Reading Next:

The Super Powereds Series by Drew Hayes

The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel

 
Anna Caputo's Website
Instagram @annanarrates
Twitter @annanarrates

Search "Anna Caputo" on Audible to see other books she’s narrated.

Levar Burton Christmas Carol Free audiobook linkup


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11848904 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0800 1338 Thank you for Listening, Julia Whelan, Daisy Darker, Alice Feeney, Poster Girl, Veronica Roth, Cursed Bunny, Bora Chung, The Wilder Women, Ruth Emmie Lang, The Splendid Ticket, Bill Cotter, The Bird Tattoo, Dunya Mikhail, At Certain Points We Touch, Laure full false 90 - Books Are My People with Tracy Dawson 90 - Books Are My People with Tracy Dawson Books Are My People – Episode 90
This week, I welcome author and actor Tracy Dawson, author of Let Me Be Frank: A Book about Women Who Dressed Like Men to Do Shit They Weren’t Supposed to Do. 

Books Recommended:

Let Me Be Frank: A Book about Women Who Dressed Like Men to Do Shit They Weren’t Supposed to Do by Tracy Dawson

If Neitzsche Were a Narwhal by Justin Gregg

Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley 

Fatty Fatty Boom Boom by Rabia Chaudry

The Wreckage of my Presence by Casey Wilson

Other Books Mentioned:

Trust by Hernan Diaz

In Sensorium: Notes for my People by Tanais

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

Lady Chatterly’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins

No Farther than the End of the Street by Benjamin Niespodziany

Burntcoat by Sarah Hall

The (Other) You: Stories by Joyce Carol Oats

Love in the Big City Sang Young Park

Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for your Forever Files by Deb Pearlman

Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

How to Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

You can purchase all of the books I talk about on the show on my Bookshop.org store: Books Are My People. It’s a great way to support the show as well as local bookstores. 

 

Tracey: Twitter @dawsontracy

Instagram @dawsontracy

Artist Tina Berning: @tina_berning

 

NEWS NOTES:

Here are the list of Kirkus Prize Winners

Here is the official trailer for the film adaptaion of Lady Chatterly’s Lover


 

 

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]]> Books Are My People – Episode 90
This week, I welcome author and actor Tracy Dawson, author of Let Me Be Frank: A Book about Women Who Dressed Like Men to Do Shit They Weren’t Supposed to Do. 

Books Recommended:

Let Me Be Frank: A Book about Women Who Dressed Like Men to Do Shit They Weren’t Supposed to Do by Tracy Dawson

If Neitzsche Were a Narwhal by Justin Gregg

Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley 

Fatty Fatty Boom Boom by Rabia Chaudry

The Wreckage of my Presence by Casey Wilson

Other Books Mentioned:

Trust by Hernan Diaz

In Sensorium: Notes for my People by Tanais

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

Lady Chatterly’s Lover by D.H. Lawrence

Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins

No Farther than the End of the Street by Benjamin Niespodziany

Burntcoat by Sarah Hall

The (Other) You: Stories by Joyce Carol Oats

Love in the Big City Sang Young Park

Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for your Forever Files by Deb Pearlman

Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

How to Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

You can purchase all of the books I talk about on the show on my Bookshop.org store: Books Are My People. It’s a great way to support the show as well as local bookstores. 

 

Tracey: Twitter @dawsontracy

Instagram @dawsontracy

Artist Tina Berning: @tina_berning

 

NEWS NOTES:

Here are the list of Kirkus Prize Winners

Here is the official trailer for the film adaptaion of Lady Chatterly’s Lover


 

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11765117 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0800 1935 Let Me Be Frank: A Book about Women Who Dressed Like Men to Do Shit They Weren’t Supposed to Do, Tracy Dawson, If Neitzsche Were a Narwhal, Justin Gregg, Run Towards the Danger, Sarah Polley, Fatty Fatty Boom Boom, Rabia Chaudry, The Wreckage of my Pres full true 89 - Books Are My People with Author Brittany Ackerman (The Brittanys) 89 - Books Are My People with Author Brittany Ackerman (The Brittanys) 89 – Books Are My People with Brittany Ackerman (author of The Brittanys and The Perpetual Motion Machine)

The Brittanys  by Brittany Ackerman

The Perpetual Motion Machine by Brittany Ackerman

The Boys of My Youth by Jo Ann Beard

Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson

The Blurry Years by Eleanor Kriseman

None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive by Carolyn Prussa

Jello Girls: A Family History by Allie Rowbottom

 Other Books Discussed:

Child of God by Cormac McCarthy

Newborn by Agustin Maes 

Bunny by Mona Awad

All’s Well by Mona Awad

Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh

Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson

Hurricane Girl by Marcy Dermansky

Aesthetica by Allie Rowbottom

Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

Novelist as a Vocation by Murakami

The Last Party by Claire McIntosh

The Twist of a Knife by Anthony Horowitz

Dickens and Prince by Nick Hornby

Just Thieves by Gregory Galloway

Mothers, Fathers, and Other Essays by Siri Hustvedt

Brown Girls by Daphne Palasi Andreades

The Resemblance by Lauren Nossett

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy

 

Brittany Ackerman's social media links:

Insta: @suboatmilk

Website: Brittanyackerman.com

Postcards to voters. https://postcardstovoters.org

Interested in taking a writing class with me in January? Visit www.jennifercaloyeras.com

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The Brittanys  by Brittany Ackerman

The Perpetual Motion Machine by Brittany Ackerman

The Boys of My Youth by Jo Ann Beard

Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson

The Blurry Years by Eleanor Kriseman

None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive by Carolyn Prussa

Jello Girls: A Family History by Allie Rowbottom

 Other Books Discussed:

Child of God by Cormac McCarthy

Newborn by Agustin Maes 

Bunny by Mona Awad

All’s Well by Mona Awad

Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh

Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson

Hurricane Girl by Marcy Dermansky

Aesthetica by Allie Rowbottom

Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

Novelist as a Vocation by Murakami

The Last Party by Claire McIntosh

The Twist of a Knife by Anthony Horowitz

Dickens and Prince by Nick Hornby

Just Thieves by Gregory Galloway

Mothers, Fathers, and Other Essays by Siri Hustvedt

Brown Girls by Daphne Palasi Andreades

The Resemblance by Lauren Nossett

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy

 

Brittany Ackerman's social media links:

Insta: @suboatmilk

Website: Brittanyackerman.com

Postcards to voters. https://postcardstovoters.org

Interested in taking a writing class with me in January? Visit www.jennifercaloyeras.com

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]]> https://www.jennifercaloyeras.com Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11672086 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0800 2160 Brittany Ackerman, The Brittanys, The Perpetual Motion Machine, Brittany Ackerman, The Boys of My Youth, Jo Ann Beard, Now is Not the Time to Panic, Kevin Wilson, The Blurry Years by Eleanor Kriseman, None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Ali full false 88 - Books Are My People with Author Rachel Harrison (Such Sharp Teeth) 88 - Books Are My People with Author Rachel Harrison (Such Sharp Teeth) This week, I have the perfect Halloween guest, Rachel Harrison, author of the recently published, Such Sharp Teeth. We talk about reads for spooky season!

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth

Ghosteaters by Clay McLeod Chapman

Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

So Happy for you by Celia Laskey

 

Other Books

Cackle by Rachel Harrison

The Return by Rachel Harrison

The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay

This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno

Night Bitch by Rachel Yoder

The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jullian Medoff

Nights of Plague by Orhan Pamuk (translated by Ekin Oklap

Weasels in the attic by Hiroko Oyamada (translated by David Boyd):

Seven Empty Houses by Samanta Schweblin (translated by Megan McDowell)

Sister Novelists : The Trailblazing Porter Sisters, Who Paved the Way for Austen and the Brontës by Devoney Looser

A Murder at Balmoral by Chris McGeorge

The Collective by Alison Gaylin

Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner

She-Wolf: A Cultural History of Female Werewolves by Hanna Priest

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk

The Graveyard of Lost Children by Katrina Monroe

Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson

 Rachell Harrison Social Media

Twitter: @Rachfacelogic

Insta Rachelharrisonsghost

www.Rachel-Harrison.com

Take a writing class with me! 

Link to Shirley Jackson Award Finalists (Yes, I'm aware these are last year's nominees!)

Colleen hoover NYT Article

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]]> This week, I have the perfect Halloween guest, Rachel Harrison, author of the recently published, Such Sharp Teeth. We talk about reads for spooky season!

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth

Ghosteaters by Clay McLeod Chapman

Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

So Happy for you by Celia Laskey

 

Other Books

Cackle by Rachel Harrison

The Return by Rachel Harrison

The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay

This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno

Night Bitch by Rachel Yoder

The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jullian Medoff

Nights of Plague by Orhan Pamuk (translated by Ekin Oklap

Weasels in the attic by Hiroko Oyamada (translated by David Boyd):

Seven Empty Houses by Samanta Schweblin (translated by Megan McDowell)

Sister Novelists : The Trailblazing Porter Sisters, Who Paved the Way for Austen and the Brontës by Devoney Looser

A Murder at Balmoral by Chris McGeorge

The Collective by Alison Gaylin

Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner

She-Wolf: A Cultural History of Female Werewolves by Hanna Priest

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk

The Graveyard of Lost Children by Katrina Monroe

Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson

 Rachell Harrison Social Media

Twitter: @Rachfacelogic

Insta Rachelharrisonsghost

www.Rachel-Harrison.com

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11591529 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1351 full false GUEST HOST: The Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast with Sean Petrie from Typewriter Rodeo GUEST HOST: The Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast with Sean Petrie from Typewriter Rodeo I'm taking the week off to wrap up my teaching commitments, so I've enlisted some help from my friends Amy and Carrie over at The Perks of Being A Book Lover Podcast. Please enjoy this episode where they talk about books (our favorite thing to talk about) and speak with Typewriter Rodeo poet, Sean Petrie!

Learn more about The Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast here.

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]]> I'm taking the week off to wrap up my teaching commitments, so I've enlisted some help from my friends Amy and Carrie over at The Perks of Being A Book Lover Podcast. Please enjoy this episode where they talk about books (our favorite thing to talk about) and speak with Typewriter Rodeo poet, Sean Petrie!

Learn more about The Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast here.

Learn more about Typewriter Rodeo here. 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11554793 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0700 3668 full false 87 - Books Are My People (with author A.M. Homes) 87 - Books Are My People (with author A.M. Homes) This week, I welcome acclaimed author, A.M. Homes to the show! We talk about her latest novel, The Unfolding, as well as her writing habits and what made her want to write about politics.

Books discussed this week. 

The Unfolding by A.M. Homes

Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington by James Kirchick

Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet

Ancestor Trouble by Maude Newton

The Hero of this Book by Elizabeth McCracken

Figuring by Maria Popova

Other Books Discussed

The Foulest Things  Amy Tector

My Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson

A Carnival of Snackery by David Sedaris

Her Hidden Genius by Marie  Benedict

A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt

Leave the World Behind by Ruman Alam

Ephemeral Wings by Eva Silverfine

Black Folk Could Fly: Selected Writings Randal Keenan

Woolf Hall by Hilary Mantell

Bring up the bodies by Hilary Mantel

Giving up the Ghost by Hilary Mantel

The Guncle  by Steven Rowley

Real Life by Brandon Taylor

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell

Find A.M. Homes on Social Media:

Twitter nycnovel

www.Amhomesbooks.com

Three Muses Giveaway instructions:
Go to my instagram @jennifercaloyeras
Scroll until you find the Three Muses post. Follow me and leave a comment to enter. Tag friends for additional entries.  Share in stories for additional entries.  Giveaway closes on October 13th. I will contact the winner on October 14th. U.S. Mailing addresses only. 

 


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]]> This week, I welcome acclaimed author, A.M. Homes to the show! We talk about her latest novel, The Unfolding, as well as her writing habits and what made her want to write about politics.

Books discussed this week. 

The Unfolding by A.M. Homes

Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington by James Kirchick

Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet

Ancestor Trouble by Maude Newton

The Hero of this Book by Elizabeth McCracken

Figuring by Maria Popova

Other Books Discussed

The Foulest Things  Amy Tector

My Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson

A Carnival of Snackery by David Sedaris

Her Hidden Genius by Marie  Benedict

A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt

Leave the World Behind by Ruman Alam

Ephemeral Wings by Eva Silverfine

Black Folk Could Fly: Selected Writings Randal Keenan

Woolf Hall by Hilary Mantell

Bring up the bodies by Hilary Mantel

Giving up the Ghost by Hilary Mantel

The Guncle  by Steven Rowley

Real Life by Brandon Taylor

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell

Find A.M. Homes on Social Media:

Twitter nycnovel

www.Amhomesbooks.com

Three Muses Giveaway instructions:
Go to my instagram @jennifercaloyeras
Scroll until you find the Three Muses post. Follow me and leave a comment to enter. Tag friends for additional entries.  Share in stories for additional entries.  Giveaway closes on October 13th. I will contact the winner on October 14th. U.S. Mailing addresses only. 

 


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11462987 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1494 full false Episode #86 - Books Are My People with BookPage editor, Cat Acree Episode #86 - Books Are My People with BookPage editor, Cat Acree This week, I am joined by Cat Acree, Deputy Editor of BookPage Magazine. We chat about how we select our next picks, changes in the publishing industry and Cat shares some of her favorite recent reads! 

Book recommendations: 

On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton 

Trust by Hernan Diaz

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

Grown Ups by Marie Aubert

The Furrows by Namwali Serpell

Other Book recommendations:

Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory

Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie

The Foulest Thing by Amy Tector

A Play for the End of the World by Jai Chakrabarti

Three Muses by Martha Anne Toll

The Lemon S.E.  Boyd

Liberation Day by George Saunders

Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

Now is Not the time to Panic by Kevin Wilson

Three Muses Giveaway instructions:
Go to my instagram @jennifercaloyeras
Scroll until you find the Three Muses post. Follow me and leave a comment to enter. Tag friends for additional entries.  Share in stories for additional entries.  Giveaway closes on October 13th. I will contact the winner on October 14th. U.S. Mailing addresses only. 

Links to BookPage

Bookpage.com

Facebook:  Bookpage

Twitter:  @readbookpage

Twitter:  @catacree

Link to hair in books on tik tok
Kirkus most anticipated books for fall link

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]]> This week, I am joined by Cat Acree, Deputy Editor of BookPage Magazine. We chat about how we select our next picks, changes in the publishing industry and Cat shares some of her favorite recent reads! 

Book recommendations: 

On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton 

Trust by Hernan Diaz

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

Grown Ups by Marie Aubert

The Furrows by Namwali Serpell

Other Book recommendations:

Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory

Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie

The Foulest Thing by Amy Tector

A Play for the End of the World by Jai Chakrabarti

Three Muses by Martha Anne Toll

The Lemon S.E.  Boyd

Liberation Day by George Saunders

Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

Now is Not the time to Panic by Kevin Wilson

Three Muses Giveaway instructions:
Go to my instagram @jennifercaloyeras
Scroll until you find the Three Muses post. Follow me and leave a comment to enter. Tag friends for additional entries.  Share in stories for additional entries.  Giveaway closes on October 13th. I will contact the winner on October 14th. U.S. Mailing addresses only. 

Links to BookPage

Bookpage.com

Facebook:  Bookpage

Twitter:  @readbookpage

Twitter:  @catacree

Link to hair in books on tik tok
Kirkus most anticipated books for fall link

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11375983 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700 1872 On the Rooftop, Margaret Wilkerson Sexton, Trust, Hernan Diaz, Our Missing Hearts, Celeste Ng, Grown Ups, Marie Aubert, The Furrows, Namwali Serpell, Drunk on Love, Jasmine Guillory, Best of Friends, Kamila Shamsie, The Foulest Thing, Amy Tector, full false 85 - Books Are My People with Italic Type Founder, Emily Achler 85 - Books Are My People with Italic Type Founder, Emily Achler Thinks week I speak with Emily Achler, founder of Italic Type. She recommends books, speaks with us about her online book community and talks bout how she selects her next read.

Books Recommended:

 Beer in the Snooker Club by Waguih Ghali

One’s Company by Ashley Hutson

Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert

The Power by Naomi Alderman

Paperbacks:

Assembly Natasha Brown

Hao: Stories by Ye Chun

Landslide by Susan Conley

Sill Life by Sarah Winman

 
Other Books Mentioned: 

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman

Dark matter by Blake Crouch

Recursion by Blake Crouch

Up Next for Us:

Woman: An intimate Geography by Natalie Angier
Wildcat by Amelia Morris

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Find out more about Emily Achler and Italic Type on social media:

Twitter @italictype
                 @Ea_sportz 

Instagram @italictype
                       @emilylaurel

Website: italictype.com

www.athleticgreens/emerging 

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]]> Thinks week I speak with Emily Achler, founder of Italic Type. She recommends books, speaks with us about her online book community and talks bout how she selects her next read.

Books Recommended:

 Beer in the Snooker Club by Waguih Ghali

One’s Company by Ashley Hutson

Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert

The Power by Naomi Alderman

Paperbacks:

Assembly Natasha Brown

Hao: Stories by Ye Chun

Landslide by Susan Conley

Sill Life by Sarah Winman

 
Other Books Mentioned: 

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman

Dark matter by Blake Crouch

Recursion by Blake Crouch

Up Next for Us:

Woman: An intimate Geography by Natalie Angier
Wildcat by Amelia Morris

Get a free ticket to Bookie Con! 

Find out more about Emily Achler and Italic Type on social media:

Twitter @italictype
                 @Ea_sportz 

Instagram @italictype
                       @emilylaurel

Website: italictype.com

www.athleticgreens/emerging 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11291987 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0700 2193 full false 84 - Books Are My People with Christopher Farnsworth (Reunion) 84 - Books Are My People with Christopher Farnsworth (Reunion)  Today, author Christopher Farnsworth visits and discusses his new novel, Reunion. We also talk about why writers write and he recommends some of his favorite books! 

Books Recommended:

Reunion by Christopher Farnsworth

 Making History by Carolyn See

Elsewhere by Alexis Schaitkin

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

The Kissing Bug: A True sotry of a family, an insect, and a nation’s neglect of a Deadly Disease by Daisy Hernandez

Version Control by Dexter Palmer

House of Leaves by Mark C Danielewsky

The Hero of this Book by Elizabeth McCracken

 Other Books Mentioned: 

Olympus Texas, Stacey Swann

Maranatha Road by Heather Bell Adams

The Good Luck Stone by Heather Bell Adams

Cackle by Rachel Harrison 

Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach

Kin: A memoir by Shawna K. Rodenberg

The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson

Chris’s social media Links

Twitter @ChrisFarnsworth 

Facebook author Chris Farnsworth:

Chris's author website

www.athleticgreens/emerging

 
Take my beginning novel writing class. Click here for more info or email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com



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]]>  Today, author Christopher Farnsworth visits and discusses his new novel, Reunion. We also talk about why writers write and he recommends some of his favorite books! 

Books Recommended:

Reunion by Christopher Farnsworth

 Making History by Carolyn See

Elsewhere by Alexis Schaitkin

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

The Kissing Bug: A True sotry of a family, an insect, and a nation’s neglect of a Deadly Disease by Daisy Hernandez

Version Control by Dexter Palmer

House of Leaves by Mark C Danielewsky

The Hero of this Book by Elizabeth McCracken

 Other Books Mentioned: 

Olympus Texas, Stacey Swann

Maranatha Road by Heather Bell Adams

The Good Luck Stone by Heather Bell Adams

Cackle by Rachel Harrison 

Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach

Kin: A memoir by Shawna K. Rodenberg

The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson

Chris’s social media Links

Twitter @ChrisFarnsworth 

Facebook author Chris Farnsworth:

Chris's author website

www.athleticgreens/emerging

 
Take my beginning novel writing class. Click here for more info or email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com



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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11214446 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1836 full false 83 - Books Are My People with Author Katie Hafner (The Boys) 83 - Books Are My People with Author Katie Hafner (The Boys) Click here to purchase any of the books mentioned today.

This week, I am joined by Katie Hafner, author of The Boys. We talk about how reading is like matchmaking and Katie recommends some of her favorite books. 

Books Recommended :

The Boys by Katie Hafner

You Again by Debra Jo ImmergutI 

The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead

Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith 

Portrait of an Unknown Lady by Maria Gainza translated by Thomas Bunstead

Joan is Okay by Weike Wang

 

Other Books Mentioned:

The Burning by Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse Kellerman 

The Darkness of Others by Cate Holahan 

What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J. A. Chancy 

The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais 

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirely Jackson

Southern Book Club Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix

The Final Girls Support Group by Grady Hendrix

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett

Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth

Katie Hafner on Social Media

Twitter: @katiehafner 

Instagram: @katiehafner

Other Things Mentioned:

Link up to podcast The Sh*t no one tells you about writing

Record your recommendation for the show!  Send a brief voice memo recording to booksaremypeople@gmail.com. Include title and author!

Take a beginning novel writing class with me September 6 – October 28:

Visit my website jennifercaloyeras.com to learn more or my Instagram page @jennifercaloyeras

Sign up for my newsletter: www.jennifercaloyeras.com

Bennet House Link

Athletcisgreen.com/emerging

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]]> Click here to purchase any of the books mentioned today.

This week, I am joined by Katie Hafner, author of The Boys. We talk about how reading is like matchmaking and Katie recommends some of her favorite books. 

Books Recommended :

The Boys by Katie Hafner

You Again by Debra Jo ImmergutI 

The Last Housewife by Ashley Winstead

Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith 

Portrait of an Unknown Lady by Maria Gainza translated by Thomas Bunstead

Joan is Okay by Weike Wang

 

Other Books Mentioned:

The Burning by Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse Kellerman 

The Darkness of Others by Cate Holahan 

What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J. A. Chancy 

The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais 

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirely Jackson

Southern Book Club Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix

The Final Girls Support Group by Grady Hendrix

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett

Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth

Katie Hafner on Social Media

Twitter: @katiehafner 

Instagram: @katiehafner

Other Things Mentioned:

Link up to podcast The Sh*t no one tells you about writing

Record your recommendation for the show!  Send a brief voice memo recording to booksaremypeople@gmail.com. Include title and author!

Take a beginning novel writing class with me September 6 – October 28:

Visit my website jennifercaloyeras.com to learn more or my Instagram page @jennifercaloyeras

Sign up for my newsletter: www.jennifercaloyeras.com

Bennet House Link

Athletcisgreen.com/emerging

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11173290 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0700 2107 full false Books Are My People - Episode #82 Books Are My People - Episode #82 This week, I recommend The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka and other great books! Also, find out how you can get your favorite book recommendation on the show! 

Books Discussed:

The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
Await Your Reply by Dan Chaon
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Such A Good Mother by Helen Monks Takhar

Other Books Discussed:

Heatwave Vicotr Jestin
The Human Zoo by Sabina Murray
Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson
Room and Board by Miriam Parker

Other Things Discussed:

Send in a recording of a book review to booksaremypeople@gmail.com
include your first name, what city you live in, what you do , the title and a short summary of the book and what you like about it (think 2-3 sentences).

Take A Novel Writing Class With Me!

Obama's Summer Reading List 

Up Next:
Elsewhere by Alexis Schaitkin

Learn more at AthleticGreens.com/emerging

Support the show

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]]> This week, I recommend The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka and other great books! Also, find out how you can get your favorite book recommendation on the show! 

Books Discussed:

The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
Await Your Reply by Dan Chaon
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
Such A Good Mother by Helen Monks Takhar

Other Books Discussed:

Heatwave Vicotr Jestin
The Human Zoo by Sabina Murray
Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson
Room and Board by Miriam Parker

Other Things Discussed:

Send in a recording of a book review to booksaremypeople@gmail.com
include your first name, what city you live in, what you do , the title and a short summary of the book and what you like about it (think 2-3 sentences).

Take A Novel Writing Class With Me!

Obama's Summer Reading List 

Up Next:
Elsewhere by Alexis Schaitkin

Learn more at AthleticGreens.com/emerging

Support the show

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11095376 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1133 full false Books Are My People - Episode #81 Books Are My People - Episode #81 This week, I’m joined by The Village Well Books and Coffee owner, Jennifer Caspar who talks about what it takes to run a bookstore as well as shares some of her favorite recent reads! 

 

Books Discussed:

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

Shmutz by Felicia Berliner

Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

The Pink Hotel by Liska Jacobs 

The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker


Up Next for Us:

House of Hearts by Francesca Lia Block

Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet

 

Connect with The Village Well on social media:
Twitter

Insta

Facebook

Sign up for newsletter at Villagewell.com


Learn more at AthleticGreens.com/emerging

 

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]]> This week, I’m joined by The Village Well Books and Coffee owner, Jennifer Caspar who talks about what it takes to run a bookstore as well as shares some of her favorite recent reads! 

 

Books Discussed:

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

Shmutz by Felicia Berliner

Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

The Pink Hotel by Liska Jacobs 

The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker


Up Next for Us:

House of Hearts by Francesca Lia Block

Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet

 

Connect with The Village Well on social media:
Twitter

Insta

Facebook

Sign up for newsletter at Villagewell.com


Learn more at AthleticGreens.com/emerging

 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-11020486 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1880 full false Books Are My People - episode #80 Books Are My People - episode #80 This week, a book about murder turns murderous in my bookish news segment, I recommend five recent paperback releases and five great books that I've read recently. You'll also hear about my trip to Whistler, our new pets, and I'll share who will be my special guest on the next episode. 

BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger
WIN a hard copy of this newly released book by going to my Instagram account @jennifercaloyeras, find the post that shows the giveaway, follow my account and leave a comment on the post. Tag bookish friends for extra entries. Share in your stories for an extra entry. This giveaway will close on Wednesday, July 27th and I will contact a winner on the 28th. Good luck! U.S. mailing addressed only. 

Want to know what this book is about? Listen to today's podcast!

Reach out and say hi at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Like what you hear? Please rate my podcast and share the love! It helps other book enthusiasts find out about the show. 

This week's books:

The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger

The Poet’s House by Jean Thompson 

Night of the Living Rez: Stories by Morgan Talty

A Novel Obsession by Caitlin Barasch

Vera Kelly Lost and Found by Rosalie Knecht

Paperbacks out now:

Ghosts: a novel by Dolly Alderton

Not A happy Family: a novel by Shara Lapena

We Were Never Here: a novel by Andrea Bartz

THe Last Gradiate by Naomi Novik

The Stranger in the Mirror by Liv Constantine

 

Up Next for me: Shmutz by Felicia Meliner

Althletcigreens.com/emerging

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]]> This week, a book about murder turns murderous in my bookish news segment, I recommend five recent paperback releases and five great books that I've read recently. You'll also hear about my trip to Whistler, our new pets, and I'll share who will be my special guest on the next episode. 

BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger
WIN a hard copy of this newly released book by going to my Instagram account @jennifercaloyeras, find the post that shows the giveaway, follow my account and leave a comment on the post. Tag bookish friends for extra entries. Share in your stories for an extra entry. This giveaway will close on Wednesday, July 27th and I will contact a winner on the 28th. Good luck! U.S. mailing addressed only. 

Want to know what this book is about? Listen to today's podcast!

Reach out and say hi at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Like what you hear? Please rate my podcast and share the love! It helps other book enthusiasts find out about the show. 

This week's books:

The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger

The Poet’s House by Jean Thompson 

Night of the Living Rez: Stories by Morgan Talty

A Novel Obsession by Caitlin Barasch

Vera Kelly Lost and Found by Rosalie Knecht

Paperbacks out now:

Ghosts: a novel by Dolly Alderton

Not A happy Family: a novel by Shara Lapena

We Were Never Here: a novel by Andrea Bartz

THe Last Gradiate by Naomi Novik

The Stranger in the Mirror by Liv Constantine

 

Up Next for me: Shmutz by Felicia Meliner

Althletcigreens.com/emerging

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-10932027 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1516 full false Books Are My People - Episode #79 with Julie Clark, author of The Lies I Tell Books Are My People - Episode #79 with Julie Clark, author of The Lies I Tell This week, I'm joined by bestselling author and friend, Julie Clark! She talks about her recently released summer thriller, The Lies I Tell and recommends some great reads.

The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson

Hurricane Girl by Marcy Dermansky

The Civil War of Amos Abernathy by Michael Leali

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

The Rewind by Allison Winn Scotch

 

New Backlist!

With Teeth by Kristen Arnett

Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor

Hell of A Book by Jason Mott

On Animals by Susan Orlean

Embassy Wife by Katie Crouch

Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin

 

Up Next 

The Personal Assistant by Kimberly Belle

The It Girl by Ruth Ware

How To Be Eaten by Maria Adelmann

 

Instagram: @Julieclarkauthor

Facebook: Julie clark books 

Twitter @jclarkab

Julieclarkauthor.com

 

 

Althletcigreens.com/emerging

 

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]]> This week, I'm joined by bestselling author and friend, Julie Clark! She talks about her recently released summer thriller, The Lies I Tell and recommends some great reads.

The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson

Hurricane Girl by Marcy Dermansky

The Civil War of Amos Abernathy by Michael Leali

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

The Rewind by Allison Winn Scotch

 

New Backlist!

With Teeth by Kristen Arnett

Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor

Hell of A Book by Jason Mott

On Animals by Susan Orlean

Embassy Wife by Katie Crouch

Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin

 

Up Next 

The Personal Assistant by Kimberly Belle

The It Girl by Ruth Ware

How To Be Eaten by Maria Adelmann

 

Instagram: @Julieclarkauthor

Facebook: Julie clark books 

Twitter @jclarkab

Julieclarkauthor.com

 

 

Althletcigreens.com/emerging

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-10854760 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0700 2074 full false Books Are My People #78 with Author Eva Silverfine Books Are My People #78 with Author Eva Silverfine This week, author Eva Silverfine visits and discusses her novel, How to Bury Your Dog. We chat about writing, Kate Bush, the environment and other great books including Appleseed by Matt Bell and All the Things We Don't Talk About by Amy Feltman. 

 Books Discussed:

Greenwood by Michael Christie

All the Things We Don’t Talk About  Amy Feltman

Appleseed by Matt Bell

The Lost Apothocary by Sarah Penner

Properties of Thirds by Mary Wiggins

 
Other Books Discussed:

The Last Kabbalist in Lisbon by Richard Zimler

The Drowned World by J.G. Ballard

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark

Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts by Matt Bell

End of the World House by Adrienne Celt

End of the World House Giveaway!
Closes June 19th. To enter, visit my instagram page @jennifercalyeras, find the giveaway post, comment and tag friends for extra entries. Add to your stories for additional entries. U.S. Mailing addresses only.

Learn more at Athleticgreens.com/Emerging
Kindle Promotion for How To Bury your dog June 12 – June 18th for .99

Eva Silverfine contact information:

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]]> This week, author Eva Silverfine visits and discusses her novel, How to Bury Your Dog. We chat about writing, Kate Bush, the environment and other great books including Appleseed by Matt Bell and All the Things We Don't Talk About by Amy Feltman. 

 Books Discussed:

Greenwood by Michael Christie

All the Things We Don’t Talk About  Amy Feltman

Appleseed by Matt Bell

The Lost Apothocary by Sarah Penner

Properties of Thirds by Mary Wiggins

 
Other Books Discussed:

The Last Kabbalist in Lisbon by Richard Zimler

The Drowned World by J.G. Ballard

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark

Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts by Matt Bell

End of the World House by Adrienne Celt

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-10775092 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1951 full false Special Event! Books Are My People visits The Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast Special Event! Books Are My People visits The Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast Today, I'm broadcasting a guest episode I recorded over at the The Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast with Amy and Carrie!

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Books Discussed:

1- Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
2- Tales of The City by Armistead Maupin
3- Why Fish Don't Exist by LuLu Miller
4- Macbeth by William Shakespeare
5- Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
6- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
7- Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
8- Once More We Saw Stars by Jason Green
9- When We Were Vikings by David MacDonald
10- The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
11- Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix
12- The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
13- The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa
14- You by Caroline Kepnes
15- Strays by Jennifer Caloyeras
16- Unruly Creatures by Jennifer Caloyeras
17- The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen
18- A Hell of a Book by Jason Mott
19- The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
20- Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography by Laurie Woolever
21- Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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]]> Today, I'm broadcasting a guest episode I recorded over at the The Perks of Being a Book Lover Podcast with Amy and Carrie!

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Books Discussed:

1- Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
2- Tales of The City by Armistead Maupin
3- Why Fish Don't Exist by LuLu Miller
4- Macbeth by William Shakespeare
5- Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
6- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
7- Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
8- Once More We Saw Stars by Jason Green
9- When We Were Vikings by David MacDonald
10- The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
11- Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix
12- The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
13- The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa
14- You by Caroline Kepnes
15- Strays by Jennifer Caloyeras
16- Unruly Creatures by Jennifer Caloyeras
17- The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet by Reif Larsen
18- A Hell of a Book by Jason Mott
19- The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
20- Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography by Laurie Woolever
21- Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-10703141 Mon, 30 May 2022 04:00:00 -0700 3589 full false Books Are My People - Episode #77 with My Summer Darlings author May Cobb Books Are My People - Episode #77 with My Summer Darlings author May Cobb This week, author May Cobb visits and talks about her latest release, My Summer Darlings. We chat about writing in a pandemic and discuss some of our latest reads including Watch Out for Her by Samantha Bailey and Geiger by Gustav Gordeman. Listen to learn more about how to enter My Summer Darlings book giveaway. 

 

Books Recommended:

My Summer Darlings by May Cobb

The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth.

Watch Out for Her by Samantha Bailey

The Verifiers by Jane Pek

More Than You’ll Ever Know by Kaitie Guitierrez

Geiger by Gustav Skordeman

Other Books Discussed: 

Big Woods by May Cobb

The Hunting Wives by May Cobb

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

 
May Cobb on Social Media:

Instagram May_Cobb 

Website: www.Maycobb.com

Twitter: @maykcobb


Giveaway Info: I'm giving away a copy of My Summer Darlings! All you have to do to enter is visit my Instagram Page , follow me and leave a comment. Share in your stories or tag friends in the comments for more entries. This giveaway is open to U.S. Mailing addresses only and will close on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022. I will notify a winner on Friday, June 3rd. 

Learn more at Athleticgreens.com/Emerging

Link for Bookworm for hire:

https://wordsrated.com/bibliophile-at-large/

Publishers weekly summer reading list: 

https://best-books.publishersweekly.com/pw/best-books/summer-reads-2022

 Entertainment weekly’s summer list:

https://ew.com/books/best-summer-2022-fiction-novels/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Book%20Radar%20051222&utm_term=BookRiot_BookRadar_DormantSuppress

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]]> This week, author May Cobb visits and talks about her latest release, My Summer Darlings. We chat about writing in a pandemic and discuss some of our latest reads including Watch Out for Her by Samantha Bailey and Geiger by Gustav Gordeman. Listen to learn more about how to enter My Summer Darlings book giveaway. 

 

Books Recommended:

My Summer Darlings by May Cobb

The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth.

Watch Out for Her by Samantha Bailey

The Verifiers by Jane Pek

More Than You’ll Ever Know by Kaitie Guitierrez

Geiger by Gustav Skordeman

Other Books Discussed: 

Big Woods by May Cobb

The Hunting Wives by May Cobb

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

 
May Cobb on Social Media:

Instagram May_Cobb 

Website: www.Maycobb.com

Twitter: @maykcobb


Giveaway Info: I'm giving away a copy of My Summer Darlings! All you have to do to enter is visit my Instagram Page , follow me and leave a comment. Share in your stories or tag friends in the comments for more entries. This giveaway is open to U.S. Mailing addresses only and will close on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022. I will notify a winner on Friday, June 3rd. 

Learn more at Athleticgreens.com/Emerging

Link for Bookworm for hire:

https://wordsrated.com/bibliophile-at-large/

Publishers weekly summer reading list: 

https://best-books.publishersweekly.com/pw/best-books/summer-reads-2022

 Entertainment weekly’s summer list:

https://ew.com/books/best-summer-2022-fiction-novels/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Book%20Radar%20051222&utm_term=BookRiot_BookRadar_DormantSuppress

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-10653505 Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:00 -0700 1816 My Summer Darlings, May Cobb, The Younger Wife, Sally Hepworth, Watch Out for Her, Samantha Bailey, The Verifiers, Jane Pek, More Than You’ll Ever Know, Kaitie Guitierrez, Geiger. Gustav Skordeman full false Books Are My People - Episode #76 with Kristen Hong of Fridge Love Books Are My People - Episode #76 with Kristen Hong of Fridge Love This week, I'm joined by fridge organization and meal prep and planning guru, Kristen Hong, author of Fridge Love. She shares great food storage tips as well as some of her favorite reads!

Books Talked About:

Fridge Love by Kristen Hong

End of the World House by Adrienne Celt 

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer

The Love you make by Peter Brown and Steven Gaines

The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

Other Books Mentioned:

Dark Matter boy Blake Crouch

I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes

Geiger by Gustaf Skördeman

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. 

Vera Kelly: Lost and Found by Rosalie Knecht

Where to find Kristen:

@hellonutritarian Insta

FB @hellonutritarian

Hellonutritarian.com

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]]> This week, I'm joined by fridge organization and meal prep and planning guru, Kristen Hong, author of Fridge Love. She shares great food storage tips as well as some of her favorite reads!

Books Talked About:

Fridge Love by Kristen Hong

End of the World House by Adrienne Celt 

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer

The Love you make by Peter Brown and Steven Gaines

The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

Other Books Mentioned:

Dark Matter boy Blake Crouch

I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes

Geiger by Gustaf Skördeman

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. 

Vera Kelly: Lost and Found by Rosalie Knecht

Where to find Kristen:

@hellonutritarian Insta

FB @hellonutritarian

Hellonutritarian.com

Thank you to this week's sponsor, Athletic Greens. To sign up and earn a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase, visit:
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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-10572057 Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:00 -0700 2238 Fridge Love, Kristen Hong, End of the World House, Adrienne Celt, Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert, Like a House on Fire, Lauren McBrayer , The Love you make, The Beatles, Peter Brown, Steven Gaines, The Violin Conspiracy, Brendan Slocumb full false Books Are My People - Episode #75 Books Are My People - Episode #75 This week, I discuss the International Booker Prize shortlist and recommend books including Defenestrate, Unlikely Animals and other great books!

Books recommended:

Defenestrate Renee Branum

Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

Hello Molly! By Molly Shannon

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

International Booker Shortlist Books:

A New Name: Septology VI-VII by Jon Fosse, translated from Norwegian by Damion Searls

Heaven by Mieko Kawakami, translated from Japanese by Samuel Bett and David Boyd

Elena Knows by Claudia Pineiro, translated from Spanish by Frances Riddle

Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree, translated from Hindi by Daisy Rockwell

The Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczuk, translated from Polish by Jennifer Croft



Other Things Discussed:

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]]> This week, I discuss the International Booker Prize shortlist and recommend books including Defenestrate, Unlikely Animals and other great books!

Books recommended:

Defenestrate Renee Branum

Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

Hello Molly! By Molly Shannon

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

International Booker Shortlist Books:

A New Name: Septology VI-VII by Jon Fosse, translated from Norwegian by Damion Searls

Heaven by Mieko Kawakami, translated from Japanese by Samuel Bett and David Boyd

Elena Knows by Claudia Pineiro, translated from Spanish by Frances Riddle

Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree, translated from Hindi by Daisy Rockwell

The Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczuk, translated from Polish by Jennifer Croft



Other Things Discussed:

Come take a writing class with me! Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Novel Writing.  Click here for more info.

Click here to learn more about Gelli plates.

Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-10491406 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0700 997 Defenestrate, Renee Branum, Unlikely Animals, Annie Hartnett, Hello Molly! , Molly Shannon, Memphis, Tara M. Stringfellow, Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus full false Books Are My People - Episode #74 with A.E. Copenhaver Books Are My People - Episode #74 with A.E. Copenhaver This week, I'm joined by author A. E. Copenhaver, author of My Days of Dark Green Euphoria. We discuss eco-anxiety, the ethics of literature and she recommends some great reads!

Books Discussed: 

Dreamland by Venetia Welby

The Candy House by Jennifer Egan

When Goddesses Wake by Marisa Silva-Dunbar

Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li

Kind by Gretchen Primack

 Other Books Discussed:

Little Earthquakes, a graphic novel by Tori Amos et al

A Ballet Of Lepers by Leonard Cohen

Rabbit Cake by Annie Harnett

Up next for us:

The Firecracker Boys by Dan O’Neill

Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

A. E. Copenhaver's  social media links
Instagram: @copenhaverae
Twitter: @copenhaver_ae
Website: www.aecopenhaver.com


I'm teaching Strategies for Writing Scenes online through UCLA Extension - a three-hour workshop on May 7th from 10-1 PT.  $30

More about Tori Amos Little Earthquake Graphic Novel contributors

Learn more about my other private writing workshops
Send me an email at booksaremypeople@gmail.com


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]]> This week, I'm joined by author A. E. Copenhaver, author of My Days of Dark Green Euphoria. We discuss eco-anxiety, the ethics of literature and she recommends some great reads!

Books Discussed: 

Dreamland by Venetia Welby

The Candy House by Jennifer Egan

When Goddesses Wake by Marisa Silva-Dunbar

Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li

Kind by Gretchen Primack

 Other Books Discussed:

Little Earthquakes, a graphic novel by Tori Amos et al

A Ballet Of Lepers by Leonard Cohen

Rabbit Cake by Annie Harnett

Up next for us:

The Firecracker Boys by Dan O’Neill

Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

A. E. Copenhaver's  social media links
Instagram: @copenhaverae
Twitter: @copenhaver_ae
Website: www.aecopenhaver.com


I'm teaching Strategies for Writing Scenes online through UCLA Extension - a three-hour workshop on May 7th from 10-1 PT.  $30

More about Tori Amos Little Earthquake Graphic Novel contributors

Learn more about my other private writing workshops
Send me an email at booksaremypeople@gmail.com


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-10404996 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1833 My Dark Days of Green Euphoria, A.E. Copenhaver, Dreamland, Venetia Welby, The Candy House, Jennifer Egan, When Goddesses Wake, Marisa Silva-Dunbar, Portrait of a Thief, Grace D. Li, Kind, Gretchen Primack full false Books Are My People - Episode #73 with artist and illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows Books Are My People - Episode #73 with artist and illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows This week, I'm joined by artist and illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows. We discuss what a day in the life of an artist is like and talk about books!

Books Discussed: 

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh Chou

1984 by George Orwell

Refuse to Be Done Matt Bell

Matilda by Roald Dahl

 

Other Books Discussed:

Things You Can Do: How to Fight Climate Change and Reduce Waste by Eduardo Garcia. Illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows


Grow: A Family Guide to Plants and How to Grow Them by Riz Reyes, illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows 

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

My Days of Dark Green Euphoria by A.E. Copenhaver

Sara's social media links
Instagram: @boccaccinimeadows 

Facebook: Boccaccinimeadows

Website: www.boccaccinimeadows.com

National Book Critics Awards Winners
Watch the Trailer for Shining Girls
Watch the Trailer for Conversations with Friends

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]]> This week, I'm joined by artist and illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows. We discuss what a day in the life of an artist is like and talk about books!

Books Discussed: 

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh Chou

1984 by George Orwell

Refuse to Be Done Matt Bell

Matilda by Roald Dahl

 

Other Books Discussed:

Things You Can Do: How to Fight Climate Change and Reduce Waste by Eduardo Garcia. Illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows


Grow: A Family Guide to Plants and How to Grow Them by Riz Reyes, illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows 

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow

My Days of Dark Green Euphoria by A.E. Copenhaver

Sara's social media links
Instagram: @boccaccinimeadows 

Facebook: Boccaccinimeadows

Website: www.boccaccinimeadows.com

National Book Critics Awards Winners
Watch the Trailer for Shining Girls
Watch the Trailer for Conversations with Friends

Send me an email at booksaremypeople@gmail.com


Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-10325961 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1688 full false Books Are My People - Episode #72 with Marit Weisenberg Books Are My People - Episode #72 with Marit Weisenberg Today, we are so lucky to be visited by Marit Weisenberg, author of the recently published, This Golden State. We discuss genetic testing and some of our favorite recent reads.

Books. Discussed: 

This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg

The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey

The Replacement Wife by Darby Kane

The Five Wounds by Kirstin Valdez Quade

Hooked by Sutton Foster


Other Books Discussed:

The Flatshare – Beth O’Leary

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

George by Alex Gino

Inheritance by Dani Shapiro 

In the Wild Light, Jeff Zentner

Olypmus Texas by Stacey Swann

A Portrait of  a Thief by Grace D. Li


Follow Marit Weisenberg on Instagram @Marit Weisenberg

Link to my Scene Writing Workshop at UCLA Extension Writers' Program May 7th. 

Let’s Get back to the Party Giveaway link – open until March 15th 

Action Kit to help. fight Banned Books 

ALA list of most frequently Banne Books

 This episode is sponsored by Euvoia Wellness
Use promo code: WELLNESS for 15% off checkout at https://www.euvoiawellness.com/

Link to Previous episode with Marit #38

 

 

 

 

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]]> Today, we are so lucky to be visited by Marit Weisenberg, author of the recently published, This Golden State. We discuss genetic testing and some of our favorite recent reads.

Books. Discussed: 

This Golden State by Marit Weisenberg

The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey

The Replacement Wife by Darby Kane

The Five Wounds by Kirstin Valdez Quade

Hooked by Sutton Foster


Other Books Discussed:

The Flatshare – Beth O’Leary

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

George by Alex Gino

Inheritance by Dani Shapiro 

In the Wild Light, Jeff Zentner

Olypmus Texas by Stacey Swann

A Portrait of  a Thief by Grace D. Li


Follow Marit Weisenberg on Instagram @Marit Weisenberg

Link to my Scene Writing Workshop at UCLA Extension Writers' Program May 7th. 

Let’s Get back to the Party Giveaway link – open until March 15th 

Action Kit to help. fight Banned Books 

ALA list of most frequently Banne Books

 This episode is sponsored by Euvoia Wellness
Use promo code: WELLNESS for 15% off checkout at https://www.euvoiawellness.com/

Link to Previous episode with Marit #38

 

 

 

 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-10237445 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0700 1846 full false Books Are My People - Episode #71 Books Are My People - Episode #71 This week, I recommend Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh and Quiet in Her Bones by Nalini Singh as well as other great books! I also announce my next guest author and host a book giveaway for Let's Get Back to the Party. 

Books Recommended:

This Golden State – Marit Weisenberg

Let’s Get Back to the Party by Zak Salih

Mercy Street – Jennifer Haigh

Quiet in her Bones – Nalini Singh

Essays Two - Lydia Davis

Fridge Love – Kristen Hong

 

Up next for me:
Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Find me on TikTok @jennifercaloyeras
Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Book Giveaway: Go to my Instagram account and find the Let's Get Back to the Party Book Giveaway post. Comment and tag friends and post in your stories by 3/15/22 to enter. US Mailing addresses only.

Link to my May UCLA One-Day Writing Course on Scene


Support the show

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]]> This week, I recommend Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh and Quiet in Her Bones by Nalini Singh as well as other great books! I also announce my next guest author and host a book giveaway for Let's Get Back to the Party. 

Books Recommended:

This Golden State – Marit Weisenberg

Let’s Get Back to the Party by Zak Salih

Mercy Street – Jennifer Haigh

Quiet in her Bones – Nalini Singh

Essays Two - Lydia Davis

Fridge Love – Kristen Hong

 

Up next for me:
Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Find me on TikTok @jennifercaloyeras
Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Book Giveaway: Go to my Instagram account and find the Let's Get Back to the Party Book Giveaway post. Comment and tag friends and post in your stories by 3/15/22 to enter. US Mailing addresses only.

Link to my May UCLA One-Day Writing Course on Scene


Support the show

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-10152053 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0800 984 full false Books Are My People Episode #70 - with author Sarah Blake Books Are My People Episode #70 - with author Sarah Blake This week, author Sarah Blake visits to talk about her latest novel, Clean Air! We also recommend books, books and more books including When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O'Neill and Hard Child by Natalie Shapero.  

Books Recommended:

A Lesser Love by E. J. Koh

When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O’Neill

The Naomi Letters by  Rachel Mennies

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

Hard Child by Natalie Shapero

Agatha Christie and the Eleven  Missing Days by Jarod Kaid

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie  by Marie Benedict. 

 

Other Books Mentioned:

The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante

The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis

Naamah by Sarah Blake

Mr. West by  Sarah Blake

Let’s Not Live on Earth by Sarah Blake

Trashlands by Alison Stein

Vladamir by Julia May Jonas

Find Sarah on Social Media:

Twitter: @BlakeSarah
Instagram: @sarahblakeauthor
Sarahblakeauthor.com

Save $20 on an Arkive Box by using the code BAMP. Good through the end of February.

This episode is sponsored by Pair 

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> This week, author Sarah Blake visits to talk about her latest novel, Clean Air! We also recommend books, books and more books including When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O'Neill and Hard Child by Natalie Shapero.  

Books Recommended:

A Lesser Love by E. J. Koh

When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O’Neill

The Naomi Letters by  Rachel Mennies

Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

Hard Child by Natalie Shapero

Agatha Christie and the Eleven  Missing Days by Jarod Kaid

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie  by Marie Benedict. 

 

Other Books Mentioned:

The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante

The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis

Naamah by Sarah Blake

Mr. West by  Sarah Blake

Let’s Not Live on Earth by Sarah Blake

Trashlands by Alison Stein

Vladamir by Julia May Jonas

Find Sarah on Social Media:

Twitter: @BlakeSarah
Instagram: @sarahblakeauthor
Sarahblakeauthor.com

Save $20 on an Arkive Box by using the code BAMP. Good through the end of February.

This episode is sponsored by Pair 

Support the show

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-10069200 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0800 1729 A Lesser Love, E. J. Koh, When We Lost Our Heads, Heather O’Neill, The Naomi Letters, Rachel Mennies, Black Cake, Charmaine Wilkerson, Hard Child, Natalie Shapero, Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days, Jarod Kaid, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, Ma full false Books Are My People - #69 - with Valerie Jauregui of the J3 Foundation Books Are My People - #69 - with Valerie Jauregui of the J3 Foundation This week, I'm joined by librarian and J3  children's literacy program director, Valerie Jauregui of the J3 Foundation. We discuss some of our favorite recent reads including The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson and The Upstairs House by Julia Fine.

Click links below to be taken to my Bookshop.org shop! 

 Books Discussed:

How to Write one Song by Jeff Tweedy

The New Girl by Jesse Q. Sutanto

The Upstairs House by Julia Fine

The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson

Finding Inner Courage Mark Nepo


What We're Reading Next:

Clean Air by Sarah Blake

Flamer by Mike Curato


Other Books Discussed:

Pachinko

Fleishman is in trouble

Conversations with Friends

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

 Saint X

Children of Blood and Bone

The Plot

Bad Feminist

Find Valerie on Instagram and Twitter @valerie_library

 Find our more about the J3 Foundation:

@j3foundationla

J3 Foundation

This episode is sponsored by Pair 

 Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> This week, I'm joined by librarian and J3  children's literacy program director, Valerie Jauregui of the J3 Foundation. We discuss some of our favorite recent reads including The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson and The Upstairs House by Julia Fine.

Click links below to be taken to my Bookshop.org shop! 

 Books Discussed:

How to Write one Song by Jeff Tweedy

The New Girl by Jesse Q. Sutanto

The Upstairs House by Julia Fine

The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson

Finding Inner Courage Mark Nepo


What We're Reading Next:

Clean Air by Sarah Blake

Flamer by Mike Curato


Other Books Discussed:

Pachinko

Fleishman is in trouble

Conversations with Friends

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

 Saint X

Children of Blood and Bone

The Plot

Bad Feminist

Find Valerie on Instagram and Twitter @valerie_library

 Find our more about the J3 Foundation:

@j3foundationla

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9975409 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0800 1441 How to Write one Song by Jeff Tweedy, The New Girl, Jesse Q. Sutanto, The Upstairs House, Julia Fine, The Violence, Delilah S. Dawson, Finding Inner Courage, Mark Nepo, Clean Air, Sarah Blake, Flamer, Mike Curato, Pachinko, Fleishman is in trouble, Conv full false Books Are My People - Episode #68 - with Carrie and Amy from The Perks of Being A Podcast Lover Books Are My People - Episode #68 - with Carrie and Amy from The Perks of Being A Podcast Lover This week, I'm joined by Carrie and Amy from the podcast, The Perks of Being a Podcast Lover and we discuss some of our favorite recent reads, crochet and sweating in closets. 

Books Discussed:

The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia

All the Frequent Troubles of our Days: The True Story of the American Woman at the Heart of the German Resistance to Hitler by Rebecca Donner

Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley

Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala 

Good Rich People by Eliza Jane Brazier 


What We're Reading Next:

When We Lost Our Heads by Heather oneill

The Rot by Siri Peterson

The Girl With All The Gifts by M. R. Carrey

 

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]]> This week, I'm joined by Carrie and Amy from the podcast, The Perks of Being a Podcast Lover and we discuss some of our favorite recent reads, crochet and sweating in closets. 

Books Discussed:

The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia

All the Frequent Troubles of our Days: The True Story of the American Woman at the Heart of the German Resistance to Hitler by Rebecca Donner

Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley

Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala 

Good Rich People by Eliza Jane Brazier 


What We're Reading Next:

When We Lost Our Heads by Heather oneill

The Rot by Siri Peterson

The Girl With All The Gifts by M. R. Carrey

 

Insta: @Perksofbeingabookloverpod

Website www.perksofbeingabooklover.com

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9932440 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0800 1899 The Murmur of Bees, Sofia Segovia, All the Frequent Troubles of our Days: The True Story of the American Woman at the Heart of the German Resistance to Hitler, Rebecca Donner, Perestroika in Paris, Jane Smiley, Wave, Sonali Deraniyagala, Good Rich People, full false Books Are My People - Episode 67 Books Are My People - Episode 67 This week, I look at Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson, Reckless Girls. by Rachel Hawkins and other great books out now! 

Books Discussed:

Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

The School for Good Mothers: A Novel by Jessamine Chan

The Maid by Nita Prose

Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins

 

Other Books
The Ex Hex Erin Sterling

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]]> This week, I look at Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson, Reckless Girls. by Rachel Hawkins and other great books out now! 

Books Discussed:

Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson

Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

The School for Good Mothers: A Novel by Jessamine Chan

The Maid by Nita Prose

Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins

 

Other Books
The Ex Hex Erin Sterling

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9851302 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0800 902 Mouth to Mouth, Antoine Wilson, Olga Dies Dreaming, The School for Good Mothers, The Maid, Nita Prose, Reckless Girls, Rachel Hawkins, new books, fiction, books full false Books Are My People - Episode #66 - BEST OF 2021 and 2016 Books Are My People - Episode #66 - BEST OF 2021 and 2016

This week, I go back in time to my favorite books in 2016 as well as recommend my favorite reads form 2021. Get your to read list ready! I'm slinging a ton of titles your way!  

 Books Recommended: 

The Association of Small Bombs by Karan Mahajan 

Homegoing by Ya Gyassi

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

The Red Parts: An Autobiography of a Trial by Maggie Nelson

 Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

The Sentence by Lousie Erdrich.    

Wayward by Dana Spiotta

 Hell of a Book by Jason Mott

No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro March

 

Other Books Mentioned:

Transcendent Kingdom by Ya Gyassi

The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson

Bluettes by Maggie Nelson

Jane: A Muder. By Maggie Nelson

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Beartown by Fredrick Backman

the Underground Railroad by Colsoin Whitehead’s

The Rib King by Ladee Hubbard (talked about on episode #41)

Detransition baby by Torrey Peters 

With Teeth by Kristen Arnett(talked about on episode #51)

The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey (talked about on episode #46)

The Mysteries by Marissa Silver (talked out on episode #49

Razorblade tears by SA Cosby 

Rabbits by Terry Miles

Other things discussed:
Freedom Reads

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This week, I go back in time to my favorite books in 2016 as well as recommend my favorite reads form 2021. Get your to read list ready! I'm slinging a ton of titles your way!  

 Books Recommended: 

The Association of Small Bombs by Karan Mahajan 

Homegoing by Ya Gyassi

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

The Red Parts: An Autobiography of a Trial by Maggie Nelson

 Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

The Sentence by Lousie Erdrich.    

Wayward by Dana Spiotta

 Hell of a Book by Jason Mott

No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro March

 

Other Books Mentioned:

Transcendent Kingdom by Ya Gyassi

The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson

Bluettes by Maggie Nelson

Jane: A Muder. By Maggie Nelson

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Beartown by Fredrick Backman

the Underground Railroad by Colsoin Whitehead’s

The Rib King by Ladee Hubbard (talked about on episode #41)

Detransition baby by Torrey Peters 

With Teeth by Kristen Arnett(talked about on episode #51)

The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey (talked about on episode #46)

The Mysteries by Marissa Silver (talked out on episode #49

Razorblade tears by SA Cosby 

Rabbits by Terry Miles

Other things discussed:
Freedom Reads

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9790408 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0800 1534 The Association of Small Bombs, Karan Mahajan, Homegoing, Ya Gyassi, Dark Matter, Blake Crouch, The Red Parts: An Autobiography of a Trial, Maggie Nelson, Cloud Cuckoo Land, Anthony Doerr, The Sentence, Lousie Erdrich, Wayward, Dana Spiotta, Hell of a Boo full false Books Are My People - Episode #65 with Dinah Manoff Books Are My People - Episode #65 with Dinah Manoff This week, author and actor, Dinah Manoff is here to discuss her novel, The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold and recommend some of her favorite reads!

Books discussed:

Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison

Wayward by Dana Spiotta

One Simple Thing by Warren Read

My Sweet Girl by Amanda Jayatissa 

Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen

 

Next up for us:

Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson

Matrix by Lauren Groff


 Link to Bright Burning Stars Giveaway. Open until December 13th. 


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]]> This week, author and actor, Dinah Manoff is here to discuss her novel, The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold and recommend some of her favorite reads!

Books discussed:

Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison

Wayward by Dana Spiotta

One Simple Thing by Warren Read

My Sweet Girl by Amanda Jayatissa 

Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen

 

Next up for us:

Mouth to Mouth by Antoine Wilson

Matrix by Lauren Groff


 Link to Bright Burning Stars Giveaway. Open until December 13th. 


Purchase. The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold:
on bookshop.org
on Amazon
on www.dinahmanoff.org
Star Alley Press

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9707813 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0800 2077 full false Books Are My People Episode #64 with Jessica Laguna from The Towering TBR Books Are My People Episode #64 with Jessica Laguna from The Towering TBR This week, bookstagrammer Jessica Laguna from The Towering TBR visits and recommends some great reads! We discuss The Brittanys by Brittany Ackerman, The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mas and other great books!

Books discussed

 The Brittanys by Brittany Ackerman

The Mad Women’s Ball by Victoria Mas

To Break a Covenant by Alison Ames

Chouette by  Claire Oshetsky

Cackle by Rachel Harrison

 

Other books discussed

Dial A for Aunties

 

Next up for us:

Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins 

The Ghost Tree by Christina Henry

 

Find Jessica on Instagram @The_Towering_TBR instagrm

 Link to Bright Burning Stars Giveaway. Open until December 13th. 

Come say hello to me at artist, Missy Dunaway's Book signing at Diesel Books, Brentwood on Sunday, December 5th at 3 pm.I'll be handing out Books Are My People stickers! 

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]]> This week, bookstagrammer Jessica Laguna from The Towering TBR visits and recommends some great reads! We discuss The Brittanys by Brittany Ackerman, The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mas and other great books!

Books discussed

 The Brittanys by Brittany Ackerman

The Mad Women’s Ball by Victoria Mas

To Break a Covenant by Alison Ames

Chouette by  Claire Oshetsky

Cackle by Rachel Harrison

 

Other books discussed

Dial A for Aunties

 

Next up for us:

Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins 

The Ghost Tree by Christina Henry

 

Find Jessica on Instagram @The_Towering_TBR instagrm

 Link to Bright Burning Stars Giveaway. Open until December 13th. 

Come say hello to me at artist, Missy Dunaway's Book signing at Diesel Books, Brentwood on Sunday, December 5th at 3 pm.I'll be handing out Books Are My People stickers! 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9617838 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0800 1718 full false Books Are My People - Episode 63 Books Are My People - Episode 63 On episode 63 of Books Are My People, I talk about Lean Your Loneliness Slowly Against Mine by Klara Hveberg, The Teller of Secrets by Bise Adjapon and other great books!

Book Recommendations: (Click book titles to be taken to my Bookshop.org page.) 

What Just Happened by Charles Finch

Lean Your Loneliness Slowly Against Mine by Klara Hveberg

The Guide by Peter Heller

The Teller of Secrets by Bise Adjapon

All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris

Other Things Discussed:

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Link to Station Eleven trailer

What Just Happened Giveaway:
 Follow me and leave a comment on my instagram post @jennifercaloyeras by November 25th.  I will DM a winner by November 26th. Open to US mailing addresses only. Tag a reader friend for extra entries. 

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]]> On episode 63 of Books Are My People, I talk about Lean Your Loneliness Slowly Against Mine by Klara Hveberg, The Teller of Secrets by Bise Adjapon and other great books!

Book Recommendations: (Click book titles to be taken to my Bookshop.org page.) 

What Just Happened by Charles Finch

Lean Your Loneliness Slowly Against Mine by Klara Hveberg

The Guide by Peter Heller

The Teller of Secrets by Bise Adjapon

All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris

Other Things Discussed:

Sign up for my novel writing course here! 

Link to Station Eleven trailer

What Just Happened Giveaway:
 Follow me and leave a comment on my instagram post @jennifercaloyeras by November 25th.  I will DM a winner by November 26th. Open to US mailing addresses only. Tag a reader friend for extra entries. 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9545995 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0800 929 What Just Happened, Charles Finch, Lean Your Loneliness Slowly Against Mine, Klara Hveberg, The Guide, Peter Heller, The Teller of Secrets, Bise Adjapon, All Her Little Secrets, Wanda M. Morris, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, Covid, suspense, Nigeria, thril full false Books Are My People Episode #62 Books Are My People Episode #62 On this episode I talk about Win Me Something by Kyle Lucia Wu, New York My Village by Uwem Akpan and other great books!

 Books Discussed:

Win me Something by Kyle Lucia Wu

The Cabinet by Un-Su Kim

Carry the Dog by Stephanie Gangi

The Turnout by Megan Abbott

New York, My Village by Uwem Akpan

Reading next: Lean Your Loneliness Slowly Against Mine by Klara Hveberg  

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]]> On this episode I talk about Win Me Something by Kyle Lucia Wu, New York My Village by Uwem Akpan and other great books!

 Books Discussed:

Win me Something by Kyle Lucia Wu

The Cabinet by Un-Su Kim

Carry the Dog by Stephanie Gangi

The Turnout by Megan Abbott

New York, My Village by Uwem Akpan

Reading next: Lean Your Loneliness Slowly Against Mine by Klara Hveberg  

Saint Heron Community LIbrary

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]]> https://www.buzzsprout.com/486445/9461695-books-are-my-people-episode-62 Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9461695 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0700 944 Books, Book recommendations, fiction, new books, new fiction, Win me Something, Kyle Lucia Wu, The Cabinet, Un-Su Kim, Carry the Dog, Stephanie Gangi, The Turnout, Megan Abbott, New York, My Village, Uwem Akpan full false Books Are My People - Episode #61 with Darrin Doyle Books Are My People - Episode #61 with Darrin Doyle This week, on episode 61, author Darrin Doyle and I discuss his latest  novel, The Beast in Aisle 34 and other great books including, The Auctioneer by Joan Sampson and An Elderly Lady Can Do No Wrong by Ellen Tursdon.

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Books Discussed:

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

The Auctioneer by Joan Samson

Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

Tales the Devil Told me by Jen Fawkes

An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed  by Ellen Tursdon


Other Books Discussed:

Washington Black Esi Edugyan

An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Ellen Tursdon

The Southern Lady’s Book club guide to slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

 

What we're reading next: 

The Rumphulus by  Joseph Peterson

I Love you but I’ve chosen Darkness  Calire Vaye Watkins

 

Where to find Darrin on Social Media

Twitter @ DoyleDarrin

Instagram  @DarrinDoyle Writer

Darrin Doyle's Facebook Author Page

Website Darrindoyle.com
 

BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Edge of the Haight by Katherine Seligman

Enter to win a copy of The Edge of the Haight! Simply cluck here to  go to my post on instagram, follow me and leave a comment on the post to enter. Each additional tag earns you one extra entry. You can post in your story for an additional entry. 

Giveaway open to US mailing addresses only and closes on. October 25th, 2021. 

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]]> This week, on episode 61, author Darrin Doyle and I discuss his latest  novel, The Beast in Aisle 34 and other great books including, The Auctioneer by Joan Sampson and An Elderly Lady Can Do No Wrong by Ellen Tursdon.

Click any book below to be taken to my Bookshop.org bookstore!

Books Discussed:

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

The Auctioneer by Joan Samson

Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

Tales the Devil Told me by Jen Fawkes

An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed  by Ellen Tursdon


Other Books Discussed:

Washington Black Esi Edugyan

An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Ellen Tursdon

The Southern Lady’s Book club guide to slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

 

What we're reading next: 

The Rumphulus by  Joseph Peterson

I Love you but I’ve chosen Darkness  Calire Vaye Watkins

 

Where to find Darrin on Social Media

Twitter @ DoyleDarrin

Instagram  @DarrinDoyle Writer

Darrin Doyle's Facebook Author Page

Website Darrindoyle.com
 

BOOK GIVEAWAY: The Edge of the Haight by Katherine Seligman

Enter to win a copy of The Edge of the Haight! Simply cluck here to  go to my post on instagram, follow me and leave a comment on the post to enter. Each additional tag earns you one extra entry. You can post in your story for an additional entry. 

Giveaway open to US mailing addresses only and closes on. October 25th, 2021. 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9382491 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0700 2139 books, book recommendation, fiction, The Final Girl Support Group, Grady Hendrix, The Auctioneer, Joan Samson, Nightbitch, Rachel Yoder, Tales the Devil Told Me, Jen Fawkes, An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed, Ellen Tursdon, Darrin Doyle, The Beast in Ai full false Books Are My People - Episode #60 Books Are My People - Episode #60 This week on Books Are My People I recommend some new books including A Carnival of Snackery by David Sedaris , The Neighbor's Secret by L. Alison Heller and other great books!

Click on the links below to be taken to my Bookshop.org shop. 

A Carnival of Snackery by David Sedaris

Brood by Jackie Polzin

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

Performance Art, stories by David Kranes

The Neighbor’s Secret by L. Alison Heller

 

Others Books Discussed: 

 Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Holidays on Ice, David Sedaris

 

Next : What Just Happened: notes on a long year by Charles Finch

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Link to National Book Award Nominees

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]]> This week on Books Are My People I recommend some new books including A Carnival of Snackery by David Sedaris , The Neighbor's Secret by L. Alison Heller and other great books!

Click on the links below to be taken to my Bookshop.org shop. 

A Carnival of Snackery by David Sedaris

Brood by Jackie Polzin

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney

Performance Art, stories by David Kranes

The Neighbor’s Secret by L. Alison Heller

 

Others Books Discussed: 

 Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Holidays on Ice, David Sedaris

 

Next : What Just Happened: notes on a long year by Charles Finch

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Link to National Book Award Nominees

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9299997 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0700 677 full false Books Are My People - Episode 59 with author Jen Michalski Books Are My People - Episode 59 with author Jen Michalski This week, author Jen Michalski  joins me to talk about her latest novel , You'll Be Fine. We also discuss books including The Spectacular by Zoe Whitall  and The City We Became by N.K. Jemisen.

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Books Discussed:

The Spectacular         Zoe Whittall     

I am Faithful by Jenny Irish

The Best Short Stories of 2021 The O. Henry Prize Winners

The City We Became N. K. Jamison

The Last Thing He Told me Laura Dave

Other Books Discussed:

Matrix by Lauren Groff

Piranasi by Susanna Clarke

Lady Chatterly’s Lover by D. H. Lawrence

You'll Be Fine by Jen Michalski  

The Tide King by Jen Michalski

The Summer she was under water by Jen Michalski 

Close Encounters  by Jen Michalski 

From Here by Jen Michaelski 

Could You Be With Her Now by Jen Michalski 

What we're reading next

Matrix by Lauren Groff

Deacon King Kong by James McBride


Find Jen on Twitter at @MichalskiJen

Click here to be taken to the  National Book Festival Podcast Series:

Victoria Festival of Authors



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]]> This week, author Jen Michalski  joins me to talk about her latest novel , You'll Be Fine. We also discuss books including The Spectacular by Zoe Whitall  and The City We Became by N.K. Jemisen.

Click on the links below to be taken to my Bookshop.org shop.

Books Discussed:

The Spectacular         Zoe Whittall     

I am Faithful by Jenny Irish

The Best Short Stories of 2021 The O. Henry Prize Winners

The City We Became N. K. Jamison

The Last Thing He Told me Laura Dave

Other Books Discussed:

Matrix by Lauren Groff

Piranasi by Susanna Clarke

Lady Chatterly’s Lover by D. H. Lawrence

You'll Be Fine by Jen Michalski  

The Tide King by Jen Michalski

The Summer she was under water by Jen Michalski 

Close Encounters  by Jen Michalski 

From Here by Jen Michaelski 

Could You Be With Her Now by Jen Michalski 

What we're reading next

Matrix by Lauren Groff

Deacon King Kong by James McBride


Find Jen on Twitter at @MichalskiJen

Click here to be taken to the  National Book Festival Podcast Series:

Victoria Festival of Authors



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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9219847 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0700 1695 full false Books Are My People - Episode 58 Books Are My People - Episode 58 This week, I look at Hell of a Book by Jason Mott, Mrs. March by Virginia Feito and other great books!

Books Recommended:

Hell of a Book by Jason Mott

The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley

The Photographer by Marie Dixie Carter

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

Mrs. March by Virginia Feito

Other Books Mentioned:

The English Patient by Michael Ondaji

 Animal by Lisa Taddeo

A Calling for Charlier Barnes by Joshua Ferris

 
Learn more about Misen knives here. 

The Hit Living Foundation (animal rescue) 

I have 2 creative writing editing slots available for up to 25 pages. If you are interested, please email Booksaremypeople@gmail.com and put "editing" in the subject line. To learn more, visit https://www.jennifercaloyeras.com/coaching-classes

His Only Wife Book Giveaway link, closes Wednesday, September 8th. Click here to enter. 

 Click here to see the schedule of the Library of Congress national book event September 17th - 26th.  

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]]> This week, I look at Hell of a Book by Jason Mott, Mrs. March by Virginia Feito and other great books!

Books Recommended:

Hell of a Book by Jason Mott

The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley

The Photographer by Marie Dixie Carter

Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

Mrs. March by Virginia Feito

Other Books Mentioned:

The English Patient by Michael Ondaji

 Animal by Lisa Taddeo

A Calling for Charlier Barnes by Joshua Ferris

 
Learn more about Misen knives here. 

The Hit Living Foundation (animal rescue) 

I have 2 creative writing editing slots available for up to 25 pages. If you are interested, please email Booksaremypeople@gmail.com and put "editing" in the subject line. To learn more, visit https://www.jennifercaloyeras.com/coaching-classes

His Only Wife Book Giveaway link, closes Wednesday, September 8th. Click here to enter. 

 Click here to see the schedule of the Library of Congress national book event September 17th - 26th.  

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9140109 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0700 880 full false Books Are My People - Episode #57 - with Michael Levin + a Giveaway! Books Are My People - Episode #57 - with Michael Levin + a Giveaway! This week, my friend Michael Levin joins the show and talks about reading his way through Nobel Prize winners including Thomas Mann and A Personal Matter by Kenzaburo Oe.

Click on the links below to be taken to my Bookshop.org shop.

Books Discussed:

Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann

The Plague by Albert Camus

A Personal Matter by Kenzaburo Oe 

One Hundred Years of Solitude Gabriel Garcia Marquez

For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway

Other Books Discussed:

Wolf Hall – Hilary Mantel

Bring up the Bodies – Hilary Mantel

The Mirror and the Light – Hilary Mantel

Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset 

Justine by Lawrence Durrell

What we're reading next

Mrs. March by Virginia Feito

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

HIS ONLY WIFE GIVEAWAY - click to be. taken to my. Instagram Page and enter the giveaway.  All you have to do to enter. is leave a comment under the giveaway post. Feel free to tag a friend for more entries. I will randomly select one winner. Open. to US mailing addresses only. This giveaway will close on Tuesday, September 7th, 2021.

Click here to read the Verge article on which e-readers are becoming obsolete. 

Click here to read the Center For Fiction's longest for the First Novel Prize.

I'm starting a Patreon for fans of Books Are My People and I want your input! Please me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com with your suggestions. I will be open to suggestions for the next two weeks! 

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]]> This week, my friend Michael Levin joins the show and talks about reading his way through Nobel Prize winners including Thomas Mann and A Personal Matter by Kenzaburo Oe.

Click on the links below to be taken to my Bookshop.org shop.

Books Discussed:

Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann

The Plague by Albert Camus

A Personal Matter by Kenzaburo Oe 

One Hundred Years of Solitude Gabriel Garcia Marquez

For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway

Other Books Discussed:

Wolf Hall – Hilary Mantel

Bring up the Bodies – Hilary Mantel

The Mirror and the Light – Hilary Mantel

Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset 

Justine by Lawrence Durrell

What we're reading next

Mrs. March by Virginia Feito

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

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Click here to read the Center For Fiction's longest for the First Novel Prize.

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-9064668 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0700 2002 full false Books Are My People - Episode 56 Books Are My People - Episode 56 This week, I discuss some new releases, including All's Well by Mona Awad and Edge Case by YZ Chin.


Books Discussed: (Click book title to be taken to my Bookshop.org store. It's a GREAT way to support this show!)

All's Well by Mona Awod

Immediate Family by Asjley Nelson

Edge Case YZ Chin

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives by Kristen Miller. 

Safe in My Arms by Sara Shepard


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]]> This week, I discuss some new releases, including All's Well by Mona Awad and Edge Case by YZ Chin.


Books Discussed: (Click book title to be taken to my Bookshop.org store. It's a GREAT way to support this show!)

All's Well by Mona Awod

Immediate Family by Asjley Nelson

Edge Case YZ Chin

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives by Kristen Miller. 

Safe in My Arms by Sara Shepard


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-8989705 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0700 674 full false Books Are My People - Episode 55 with author Rachel Donohue Books Are My People - Episode 55 with author Rachel Donohue This week, Rachel Donohue, the author of The Temple House Vanishing,  visits and we talk about books, including Embers and Love and Fury.

This episode is sponsored by OMIO. Click here to learn more.

Books Discussed:

Embers by Sandor Marai

Love and Fury: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft by Samantha Silva

The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

Mother for Dinner: Shalom Auslander

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

Other Books Discussed:

Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

The Temple House Vanishing by Rachel Donohue

Other Things Discussed:

Link to Lake County Library Tales and Tails program


Find Rachel Donohue  on Social Media:

Instagram: @rachellucydonohue


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]]> This week, Rachel Donohue, the author of The Temple House Vanishing,  visits and we talk about books, including Embers and Love and Fury.

This episode is sponsored by OMIO. Click here to learn more.

Books Discussed:

Embers by Sandor Marai

Love and Fury: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft by Samantha Silva

The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

Mother for Dinner: Shalom Auslander

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

Other Books Discussed:

Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

The Temple House Vanishing by Rachel Donohue

Other Things Discussed:

Link to Lake County Library Tales and Tails program


Find Rachel Donohue  on Social Media:

Instagram: @rachellucydonohue


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-8914334 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0700 1589 full false Books Are My People - Episode 54 Books Are My People - Episode 54 This week, I recommend five great books including Build Your House Around My Body, Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead and other great books!  Click on the link to purchase books at my bookshop.org shop. 

Books Discussed:

Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith
Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon
The Temple House Vanishing by Rebecca Donaohue
Nobody, Somebody, Anybody by Kelly McClorey


Other Books Mentioned:

Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds
Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow
The Storied Life of A.J. Fickery by Gabrielle Zevin

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]]> This week, I recommend five great books including Build Your House Around My Body, Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead and other great books!  Click on the link to purchase books at my bookshop.org shop. 

Books Discussed:

Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith
Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon
The Temple House Vanishing by Rebecca Donaohue
Nobody, Somebody, Anybody by Kelly McClorey


Other Books Mentioned:

Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds
Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow
The Storied Life of A.J. Fickery by Gabrielle Zevin

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-8842372 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0700 786 full false Books Are My People - Episode 53 with Ellen Birkett Morris Books Are My People - Episode 53 with Ellen Birkett Morris This week, Ellen Birkett Morris, author of Lost Girls , visits and we talk about writing, teaching and books, including Klara and the Sun and Euphoria.

Books Discussed:

KLARA AND THE SUN ISHIGURO

EUPHORIA BY LILY KING

THE GIRLS I’VE BEEN BY TESS SHARPE

ABIDE WITH ME BY ELIZABETH STROUT

THE PLOT BY JEAN HANFF Korelitz


Find Ellen Birkett Morris  on Social Media:
Website: Ellenbirkettmorris.ink
Facebook: EllenBirkettMorrisWriter
Twitter: @Birkett_morris
Instagram: @Ellenbirkettmorris


I'm prepping a summer Q and A episode. Send any and all questions to booksaremypeople@gmail.com. Please let me know if I can use your first name on the podcast. 


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]]> This week, Ellen Birkett Morris, author of Lost Girls , visits and we talk about writing, teaching and books, including Klara and the Sun and Euphoria.

Books Discussed:

KLARA AND THE SUN ISHIGURO

EUPHORIA BY LILY KING

THE GIRLS I’VE BEEN BY TESS SHARPE

ABIDE WITH ME BY ELIZABETH STROUT

THE PLOT BY JEAN HANFF Korelitz


Find Ellen Birkett Morris  on Social Media:
Website: Ellenbirkettmorris.ink
Facebook: EllenBirkettMorrisWriter
Twitter: @Birkett_morris
Instagram: @Ellenbirkettmorris


I'm prepping a summer Q and A episode. Send any and all questions to booksaremypeople@gmail.com. Please let me know if I can use your first name on the podcast. 


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-8765327 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0700 1608 full false Books Are My People - Episode 52 Books Are My People - Episode 52 This week, I recommend four books including The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia and other great books!

Books Recommended:

The Son of the House Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia 

With Teeth Kristen Arnett.

How to Stop Time by Matthew Haig

Dial A For Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

 

Other Books Mentioned

Next up for me is Build Your House Around my body by Violet Kupersmith.

Ellen Birkett Morris short stories

 

Other Things:

Pizza Hut Book Club

 My Book Giveaway forThe Hunting Wives closes on Tuesday, June 15th. Enter by visiting my Instagram account @jennifercaloyeras Scroll to find the book  giveaway photo and makes a comment. It’s that easy! Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

I'm prepping a summer Q and A episode. Send any and all questions to booksaremypeople@gmail.com. Please let me know if I can use your first name on the podcast. 

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]]> This week, I recommend four books including The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia and other great books!

Books Recommended:

The Son of the House Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia 

With Teeth Kristen Arnett.

How to Stop Time by Matthew Haig

Dial A For Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

 

Other Books Mentioned

Next up for me is Build Your House Around my body by Violet Kupersmith.

Ellen Birkett Morris short stories

 

Other Things:

Pizza Hut Book Club

 My Book Giveaway forThe Hunting Wives closes on Tuesday, June 15th. Enter by visiting my Instagram account @jennifercaloyeras Scroll to find the book  giveaway photo and makes a comment. It’s that easy! Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

I'm prepping a summer Q and A episode. Send any and all questions to booksaremypeople@gmail.com. Please let me know if I can use your first name on the podcast. 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-8690738 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0700 692 full false Books Are My People - Episode 51 with Missy Dunaway Books Are My People - Episode 51 with Missy Dunaway This week, Missy Dunaway, author of The Traveling Artist: A Visual Journal , visits and talks about writing and some of her favorite books, including Astray by Emma Donahue.

Books Discussed:

The Journey is the Destination: The Journals by Dan Eldon

Bluets by Maggie Nelson

Griffin and Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence by Nick Bantock

My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk

Astray by Emma Donoghue 

Other Books Discussed:

Thousand Cranes by Yasunari Kawabata  

 A Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan

Other Things Discussed:

LeVar Burton's Book Club

Find Missy Dunaway  on Social Media:

Instagram @missydunaway

My Book Giveaway forThe Hunting Wives closes on Tuesday, June 15th. Enter by visiting my Instagram account @jennifercaloyeras Scroll to find the book  giveaway photo and makes a comment. It’s that easy! Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

I'm prepping a summer Q and A episode. Send any and all questions to booksaremypeople@gmail.com. Please let me know if I can use your first name on the podcast. 

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]]> This week, Missy Dunaway, author of The Traveling Artist: A Visual Journal , visits and talks about writing and some of her favorite books, including Astray by Emma Donahue.

Books Discussed:

The Journey is the Destination: The Journals by Dan Eldon

Bluets by Maggie Nelson

Griffin and Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence by Nick Bantock

My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk

Astray by Emma Donoghue 

Other Books Discussed:

Thousand Cranes by Yasunari Kawabata  

 A Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan

Other Things Discussed:

LeVar Burton's Book Club

Find Missy Dunaway  on Social Media:

Instagram @missydunaway

My Book Giveaway forThe Hunting Wives closes on Tuesday, June 15th. Enter by visiting my Instagram account @jennifercaloyeras Scroll to find the book  giveaway photo and makes a comment. It’s that easy! Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

I'm prepping a summer Q and A episode. Send any and all questions to booksaremypeople@gmail.com. Please let me know if I can use your first name on the podcast. 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-8611825 Mon, 31 May 2021 05:00:00 -0700 1804 full false Books Are My People - Episode 50 - With May Cobb Books Are My People - Episode 50 - With May Cobb This week, May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives, visits and talks about writing and some of her favorite books, including Hollow by Owen Egerton and Woman on the Edge by Samantha Bailey. 

Books Discussed:

Woman on the Edge by Samantha Bailey

The Shark Club by Ann Kid Taylor

Hollow by Owen Egerton

World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezukumatathil. 

The Girls Are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn

 

Other Things Discussed:

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

Dial A for Aunties by Jessie Q. Sutanto

Next episode Missy Dunaway will visit to talk about her new book.  The Traveling Artist: A Visual Journal by Missy Dunaway

 Book of the month

 
Find May Cobb on Social Media:

Maycobb.com

Twitter: @maycobb

Instagram @maycobb

 

My Book Giveaway for A Theater For Dreamers by Polly Samson closes Tuesday, May 18th. Enter by visiting my Instagram account @jennifercaloyeras Scroll to find giveaway photo and makes a comment. It’s that easy! 

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]]> This week, May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives, visits and talks about writing and some of her favorite books, including Hollow by Owen Egerton and Woman on the Edge by Samantha Bailey. 

Books Discussed:

Woman on the Edge by Samantha Bailey

The Shark Club by Ann Kid Taylor

Hollow by Owen Egerton

World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezukumatathil. 

The Girls Are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn

 

Other Things Discussed:

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

Dial A for Aunties by Jessie Q. Sutanto

Next episode Missy Dunaway will visit to talk about her new book.  The Traveling Artist: A Visual Journal by Missy Dunaway

 Book of the month

 
Find May Cobb on Social Media:

Maycobb.com

Twitter: @maycobb

Instagram @maycobb

 

My Book Giveaway for A Theater For Dreamers by Polly Samson closes Tuesday, May 18th. Enter by visiting my Instagram account @jennifercaloyeras Scroll to find giveaway photo and makes a comment. It’s that easy! 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-8525913 Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:00 -0700 1605 full false Books Are My People - Episode #49 Books Are My People - Episode #49 On this episode, I discuss No One is Talking about This, Hot Stew and other great books! 

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Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras
email me at booksaremypeople at gmail dot com

Books Discussed: (click link to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

 The Hunting Wives by May Cobb out  May 18

Why Peacocks : An Unlikeyly Search For Meaning In The Worl’d Most Magnificent Bird, by Sean Flynn out  May 11

Everywhere You Don’t Belong by Gabriel Bump

The Atmospherians by Alex McElroy out May 18th

The Mysteries by Marissa Silver out May 4

Other Books Mentioned:
Horror store by Grady Hendrix

The Southern Girl's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

The Last Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

Made for Love by Alissa Nutting

Other Things Menioned:
Enter my Book Give Away on Instagram @jennifercaloyeras. One Winner will receive a hardcover copy of Polly Sampson's new novel, A Theater for Dreamers.  Simple comment on the A Theater for Dreamers post on my Instagram account. Tag a friend for an extra entry. I've extended this contest and it will now close on Tuesday, May 18th 11:59 PM ET. I will DM the winner. Open to US mailing addresses ONLY

Click here to be taken to Instagram Giveaway Page.

Thank you Algonquin Press for sponsoring this giveaway. 


Next Episode, May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives will be on the show! 

You can find me on instragram @jennifercaloyeras, email me at booksaremypeople.com 

If you have a moment please find and rate me on Apple podcasts or wherever you catch your pods! Thank you. 

 


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]]> On this episode, I discuss No One is Talking about This, Hot Stew and other great books! 

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras
email me at booksaremypeople at gmail dot com

Books Discussed: (click link to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

 The Hunting Wives by May Cobb out  May 18

Why Peacocks : An Unlikeyly Search For Meaning In The Worl’d Most Magnificent Bird, by Sean Flynn out  May 11

Everywhere You Don’t Belong by Gabriel Bump

The Atmospherians by Alex McElroy out May 18th

The Mysteries by Marissa Silver out May 4

Other Books Mentioned:
Horror store by Grady Hendrix

The Southern Girl's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

The Last Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix

Made for Love by Alissa Nutting

Other Things Menioned:
Enter my Book Give Away on Instagram @jennifercaloyeras. One Winner will receive a hardcover copy of Polly Sampson's new novel, A Theater for Dreamers.  Simple comment on the A Theater for Dreamers post on my Instagram account. Tag a friend for an extra entry. I've extended this contest and it will now close on Tuesday, May 18th 11:59 PM ET. I will DM the winner. Open to US mailing addresses ONLY

Click here to be taken to Instagram Giveaway Page.

Thank you Algonquin Press for sponsoring this giveaway. 


Next Episode, May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives will be on the show! 

You can find me on instragram @jennifercaloyeras, email me at booksaremypeople.com 

If you have a moment please find and rate me on Apple podcasts or wherever you catch your pods! Thank you. 

 


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-8444938 Mon, 03 May 2021 06:00:00 -0700 907 full false Books Are My People - Episode 48 Books Are My People - Episode 48 On this episode, I discuss No One is Talking about This, Hot Stew and other great books! 

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras
email me at booksaremypeople at gmail dot com


Books Discussed: (click link to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood.

Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia

Too Good To Be True Carola Lovering

Hot Stew by Fiona Mozley     

 

Other Books Mentioned:

Everyone in this Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin. 

Monster walter Dean Myers

Sarah Grien like Water for Elephants

The Sympathizer Viet Nguyen Thang

Other Things Menioned:

Click here for the trailer for the movie, Monster, based on Walter Dean Myer’s novel.

Click here for the article on Sara Gruen in Vulture.

You can find me on instragram @jennifercaloyeras, email me at booksaremypeople.com 

If you have a moment please find and rate me on Apple podcasts or wherever you catch your pods! Thank you. 

 


Support the show

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]]> On this episode, I discuss No One is Talking about This, Hot Stew and other great books! 

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras
email me at booksaremypeople at gmail dot com


Books Discussed: (click link to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood.

Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia

Too Good To Be True Carola Lovering

Hot Stew by Fiona Mozley     

 

Other Books Mentioned:

Everyone in this Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin. 

Monster walter Dean Myers

Sarah Grien like Water for Elephants

The Sympathizer Viet Nguyen Thang

Other Things Menioned:

Click here for the trailer for the movie, Monster, based on Walter Dean Myer’s novel.

Click here for the article on Sara Gruen in Vulture.

You can find me on instragram @jennifercaloyeras, email me at booksaremypeople.com 

If you have a moment please find and rate me on Apple podcasts or wherever you catch your pods! Thank you. 

 


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-8354258 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0700 764 full false Books Are My People - Episode 47 Books Are My People - Episode 47 On this episode, I discuss Hummingbird Salamander, Love in Case of Emergency and other great books! 

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email me at booksaremypeople at gmail dot com


Books Discussed: (click link to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff VenderMeer

Love In Case of Emergency   Daniela Krien

The Good Sister by     Sally Hepworth

A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders

You Love Me  by Caroline Kepnes

 

Stop Asian Hate Reading Lists

Feminist Press

Vox

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If you have a moment please find and rate me on Apple podcasts or wherever you catch your pods! Thank you. 

 


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]]> On this episode, I discuss Hummingbird Salamander, Love in Case of Emergency and other great books! 

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras
email me at booksaremypeople at gmail dot com


Books Discussed: (click link to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff VenderMeer

Love In Case of Emergency   Daniela Krien

The Good Sister by     Sally Hepworth

A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders

You Love Me  by Caroline Kepnes

 

Stop Asian Hate Reading Lists

Feminist Press

Vox

You can find me on instragram @jennifercaloyeras, email me at booksaremypeople.com 

If you have a moment please find and rate me on Apple podcasts or wherever you catch your pods! Thank you. 

 


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-8269623 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0700 887 full false Books Are My People - Episode 46 with Mindy Mejia Books Are My People - Episode 46 with Mindy Mejia On this episode, author Mindy Mejia, author of Strike Me Down, comes to visit and we talk about The Echo Wife, You Will Know Me and other great books! 

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email me at booksaremypeople at gmail dot com

Books Discussed:

Land of Shadows – Rachel Howzell

Every Last Fear Alex Finlay

Bad Habits by Amy Gentry

The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey

You Will Know Me by Megan Abbot

Other books mentioned:

Strike Me Down by Mindy Mejia

The Charmed Wife- Olga Grushin

The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L.  Sayers

Find Mindy Mejia  here:

Facebook: Mejiawrites 

Twitter:  Mejiawrites

Insta: Mindy Mejia

Mindymejia.com

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]]> On this episode, author Mindy Mejia, author of Strike Me Down, comes to visit and we talk about The Echo Wife, You Will Know Me and other great books! 

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras
email me at booksaremypeople at gmail dot com

Books Discussed:

Land of Shadows – Rachel Howzell

Every Last Fear Alex Finlay

Bad Habits by Amy Gentry

The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey

You Will Know Me by Megan Abbot

Other books mentioned:

Strike Me Down by Mindy Mejia

The Charmed Wife- Olga Grushin

The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L.  Sayers

Find Mindy Mejia  here:

Facebook: Mejiawrites 

Twitter:  Mejiawrites

Insta: Mindy Mejia

Mindymejia.com

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-8178580 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0700 1606 full false Books Are My People - Episode 45 Books Are My People - Episode 45 On this episode I discuss How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue, Who Is Maude Dixon? And other great books!

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Books Discussed: (click any book to be taken to my Bookshop.org store)

The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen

Justine by Forsyth Harmon

The Babysitter by Liza Rodman and Jennifer

How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue

Who is Maude Dixon by Alexandra Andrews

What I’m Reading Next:

Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour

Strike Me Down by Mindy Mejia

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]]> On this episode I discuss How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue, Who Is Maude Dixon? And other great books!

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras

Books Discussed: (click any book to be taken to my Bookshop.org store)

The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen

Justine by Forsyth Harmon

The Babysitter by Liza Rodman and Jennifer

How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue

Who is Maude Dixon by Alexandra Andrews

What I’m Reading Next:

Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour

Strike Me Down by Mindy Mejia

Follow me at my author page on Facebook @Booksaremypeople

Send me an email at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-8096742 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0800 621 full false Books Are My People - Episode #44 with Heather Bell Adams Books Are My People - Episode #44 with Heather Bell Adams On this episode, author Heather Bell Adams comes to visit and we talk about The Dearly beloved by Cara Wall, Milk Blood Heat by Dantiel W. Moniz and other great books.  

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras

Books Discussed:

The All Night Sun Diane Zinna 

Fourteen Talk by Age 14: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have With Your Kids Before They Start High School Michelle Icard 

The Dearly Beloved Cara Wall??

Milk Blood Heat Dantiel W. Moniz 

The Last List of Miss Judith Kraft, Andrea Bombotis? 

What We’re Reading Next

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life by George Saunders

Jack by Marilynne Robinson

Other books mentioned:

Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage: Stories by Alice Munroe 

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory MacGuire

Books by Heather Bell Adams:

Maranatha Road Heather Bell Adams

The Good Luck Stone, Heather Bell Adams

Find Heather Bell Adams here:

Instagram @heatherbelladams

Twitter @heatherbelladam

Website: heatherbelladams.com

Facebook: Heather Bell Adams

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]]> On this episode, author Heather Bell Adams comes to visit and we talk about The Dearly beloved by Cara Wall, Milk Blood Heat by Dantiel W. Moniz and other great books.  

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras

Books Discussed:

The All Night Sun Diane Zinna 

Fourteen Talk by Age 14: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have With Your Kids Before They Start High School Michelle Icard 

The Dearly Beloved Cara Wall??

Milk Blood Heat Dantiel W. Moniz 

The Last List of Miss Judith Kraft, Andrea Bombotis? 

What We’re Reading Next

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life by George Saunders

Jack by Marilynne Robinson

Other books mentioned:

Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage: Stories by Alice Munroe 

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory MacGuire

Books by Heather Bell Adams:

Maranatha Road Heather Bell Adams

The Good Luck Stone, Heather Bell Adams

Find Heather Bell Adams here:

Instagram @heatherbelladams

Twitter @heatherbelladam

Website: heatherbelladams.com

Facebook: Heather Bell Adams

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-7995016 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0800 1369 full false Books Are My People - Episode 43 Books Are My People - Episode 43 On this episode, I talk about Milkfed by Melissa Broder, Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan and other great books.  

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Books Discussed:

We Run the Tides by  Vendela Vida   

Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan      

The Delivery by Peter Mendelsund     

Milkfed by Melissa Broder

Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi      

Other Things Discussed:

If you are a kindle reader, I’ve been adding book deals to my Instagram stories, so check back often. I’ve been focusing on books that I’ve recommended on the show. 

My friends and I have started an Instagram page called @3friendspaint where we each paint the same subject and post it. 

Alexander Kwame visits a fan in London

Next time, author Heather Bell Adams will visit! 

Support the show

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]]> On this episode, I talk about Milkfed by Melissa Broder, Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan and other great books.  

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras

Books Discussed:

We Run the Tides by  Vendela Vida   

Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan      

The Delivery by Peter Mendelsund     

Milkfed by Melissa Broder

Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi      

Other Things Discussed:

If you are a kindle reader, I’ve been adding book deals to my Instagram stories, so check back often. I’ve been focusing on books that I’ve recommended on the show. 

My friends and I have started an Instagram page called @3friendspaint where we each paint the same subject and post it. 

Alexander Kwame visits a fan in London

Next time, author Heather Bell Adams will visit! 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-7735294 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0800 893 full false Books Are My People - Episode 42 with Jacki Skole Books Are My People - Episode 42 with Jacki Skole
On this episode, Jacki Skole, author of Dogland,  and I talk about dog books including
 The Friend by Sigrid Nunez, The Particulars of Peter by Kelly Conaboy and other great books.  


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Books Discussed:
Dogland: A Journey into the Heart of America’s Dog Problem by Jacki Skole

The Friend by Sigrid Nunez

On Dogs by E.B. White

How Dogs Love Us: A Neuroscientist and His Adopted Dog Decode the Canine Breed by Gregory Berns

The Particulars of Peter by Kelly Conaboy

The Dogs Who Found Me: What I Learned From Pets Who Were Left Behind by Ken Foster

Other Books  Mentioned:
We Have Always Lived in the Castel by Shirley Jackson

Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pindborough


Other Things Discussed:

Click here to read Shirley Jackson’s newly discovered short story.
Click here to see the trailer for Behind Her Eyes on Netflix.

Find Jacki Skole on Facebook at Jacki Skole

Or a www.jackiskole.com
Get in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Instagram @jennifercaloyeras


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On this episode, Jacki Skole, author of Dogland,  and I talk about dog books including
 The Friend by Sigrid Nunez, The Particulars of Peter by Kelly Conaboy and other great books.  


Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras


Books Discussed:
Dogland: A Journey into the Heart of America’s Dog Problem by Jacki Skole

The Friend by Sigrid Nunez

On Dogs by E.B. White

How Dogs Love Us: A Neuroscientist and His Adopted Dog Decode the Canine Breed by Gregory Berns

The Particulars of Peter by Kelly Conaboy

The Dogs Who Found Me: What I Learned From Pets Who Were Left Behind by Ken Foster

Other Books  Mentioned:
We Have Always Lived in the Castel by Shirley Jackson

Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pindborough


Other Things Discussed:

Click here to read Shirley Jackson’s newly discovered short story.
Click here to see the trailer for Behind Her Eyes on Netflix.

Find Jacki Skole on Facebook at Jacki Skole

Or a www.jackiskole.com
Get in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Instagram @jennifercaloyeras


Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-7460038 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0800 1509 full false Books Are My People - Episode 41 Books Are My People - Episode 41
On this episode, I talk about The Rib King, My Brilliant Life  and other great books. 


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Books Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

My Brilliant Life by Ae-ran Kim

The Housewife Chronicles by Jennifer Snow

The Rib King Ladee Hubbard

We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict

Other Books Mentioned: 

Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters

Milk Blood  Heat by Dantiel W. Moniz 

A Beginning At the End by Mike Chen (listen on episode #18)

The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict (listen on #15)


Other Things Menitioned:

Roxanne Gay’s Book Club

New York Public Libraries Story Line


Get in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

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On this episode, I talk about The Rib King, My Brilliant Life  and other great books. 


Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras

Books Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

My Brilliant Life by Ae-ran Kim

The Housewife Chronicles by Jennifer Snow

The Rib King Ladee Hubbard

We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict

Other Books Mentioned: 

Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters

Milk Blood  Heat by Dantiel W. Moniz 

A Beginning At the End by Mike Chen (listen on episode #18)

The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict (listen on #15)


Other Things Menitioned:

Roxanne Gay’s Book Club

New York Public Libraries Story Line


Get in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-7326286 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0800 861 full false Books Are My People - Episode #40 Books Are My People - Episode #40
On this episode, I talk about The Wife Upstairs, The Fortunate Ones and other great books. And you can enter a book giveaway! 


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Books Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

Ed Tarkington The Fortunate Ones

The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce

Tsarina by who Ellen Alpsten

Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan


Other Things Menitioned:

The End of October by Lawrence Wright 

On Earth We’re Briefly Georgeous

 Lydia Millet, a Chinldren’s Bible 

Jane Eyre: Charlotte Bronte

Article by Lawrence Wright in the New Yorker

Ed Tarkington The Fortunate Ones Giveaway on my Instagram page open until Saturday January 16th


Get in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Support the show

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On this episode, I talk about The Wife Upstairs, The Fortunate Ones and other great books. And you can enter a book giveaway! 


Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras

Books Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

Ed Tarkington The Fortunate Ones

The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce

Tsarina by who Ellen Alpsten

Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan


Other Things Menitioned:

The End of October by Lawrence Wright 

On Earth We’re Briefly Georgeous

 Lydia Millet, a Chinldren’s Bible 

Jane Eyre: Charlotte Bronte

Article by Lawrence Wright in the New Yorker

Ed Tarkington The Fortunate Ones Giveaway on my Instagram page open until Saturday January 16th


Get in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-7222531 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0800 944 full false Books Are My People - Episode #39 Books Are My People - Episode #39 On this episode, I go back in time and visit some of my favorites books  from 2017 including White Tears and Forest Dark. 


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Books Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

The Leavers by Lisa Ko

Her Body and other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado

White Tears by Hari Kunsru

Forest Dark by Nicole Krauss

Strange Heart Beating by Ellie Goldstone


Other Things Menitioned:
Enrollment is open for my online, asynchronous young adult novel writing class. Thee class will last ten weeks and run from January 13th to March 23rd. 

Click here to learn more. 


Get in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> On this episode, I go back in time and visit some of my favorites books  from 2017 including White Tears and Forest Dark. 


Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
Find me on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras


Books Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

The Leavers by Lisa Ko

Her Body and other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado

White Tears by Hari Kunsru

Forest Dark by Nicole Krauss

Strange Heart Beating by Ellie Goldstone


Other Things Menitioned:
Enrollment is open for my online, asynchronous young adult novel writing class. Thee class will last ten weeks and run from January 13th to March 23rd. 

Click here to learn more. 


Get in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-6829780 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0800 848 full false Books Are My People - Episode #38 with Marit Weisenberg Books Are My People - Episode #38 with Marit Weisenberg On this episode, author Marit Weisenberg visits and speaks about her novel, The Insomniacs. We also discuss The Dutch House, The Harpy  and other great books. 


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Books Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

The Insomniacs by Marit Weisenberg

The Harpy by Megan Hunter

Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

Here is the Beehive by Sarah Crossan

Other Books Mentioned:

Select by Marit Weisenberg
Select Few by Marit Weisenberg
Monogamy by Sue Miller
Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
Friends And Strangers by J. Courtney Sullivan
Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth

Other Things Menitioned:
Enrollment is open for my online, asynchronous young adult novel writing class. Thee class will last ten weeks and run from January 13th to March 23rd. 

Click here to learn more. 


Find Marit on instagram @maritweisenberg
www.maritweisenberg.com
Want more of the Insomniacs? Listen to Episode 31

Get in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com
or on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras


Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> On this episode, author Marit Weisenberg visits and speaks about her novel, The Insomniacs. We also discuss The Dutch House, The Harpy  and other great books. 


Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify

Books Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

The Insomniacs by Marit Weisenberg

The Harpy by Megan Hunter

Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

Here is the Beehive by Sarah Crossan

Other Books Mentioned:

Select by Marit Weisenberg
Select Few by Marit Weisenberg
Monogamy by Sue Miller
Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
Friends And Strangers by J. Courtney Sullivan
Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth

Other Things Menitioned:
Enrollment is open for my online, asynchronous young adult novel writing class. Thee class will last ten weeks and run from January 13th to March 23rd. 

Click here to learn more. 


Find Marit on instagram @maritweisenberg
www.maritweisenberg.com
Want more of the Insomniacs? Listen to Episode 31

Get in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com
or on instagram at @jennifercaloyeras


Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-6809068 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0800 1541 full false Books Are My People - Episode #37 Books Are My People - Episode #37 On this episode, I talk about Caste by Isabelle Wilkerson, Intimations by Zadie Smith and other great books.

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FREE shipping on all orders in my Bookshop.org bookstore through November 30th. Click here to be taken there.

Books Discussed:

Caste by Isabel Wilkerson

The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes

Intimations by Zadie Smith

Santa Monica by Cassidy Lucas

Singular Sensation by Michael Riedel

 

Other Books Mentioned:

Tokyo Ueno Station by You Miri

A Real Life by Brandon Taylor

Monogamy by Sue Miller

The Glass Kingdom by Lawrence Osborne

Beheld by TaraShea Nesbit

The Midnight Library By Matt Haig

Other things mentioned:

The World's Reading Habits infographic

Take my 10 - week Young Adult Novel Writing Course through UCLA Extension's Writers' Program. Learn more here! 

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> On this episode, I talk about Caste by Isabelle Wilkerson, Intimations by Zadie Smith and other great books.

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify
FREE shipping on all orders in my Bookshop.org bookstore through November 30th. Click here to be taken there.

Books Discussed:

Caste by Isabel Wilkerson

The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes

Intimations by Zadie Smith

Santa Monica by Cassidy Lucas

Singular Sensation by Michael Riedel

 

Other Books Mentioned:

Tokyo Ueno Station by You Miri

A Real Life by Brandon Taylor

Monogamy by Sue Miller

The Glass Kingdom by Lawrence Osborne

Beheld by TaraShea Nesbit

The Midnight Library By Matt Haig

Other things mentioned:

The World's Reading Habits infographic

Take my 10 - week Young Adult Novel Writing Course through UCLA Extension's Writers' Program. Learn more here! 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-6593440 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0800 972 full false Books Are My People - Episode #36 with Kitty Cook Books Are My People - Episode #36 with Kitty Cook On this episode, author Kitty Cook visits and speaks about her novel, Sleeping Together. We also talk about Why Fish Don’t Exist, This Is How You Lose the Time War and other great books. 


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Books Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

Sleeping Together  by Kitty Cook

Why Fish Don’t Exist: The story of Loss, Love and the Hidden Order of Life by Lulu Miller

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El Mohtar and Max Gladstone?

The Orchard by David Hopen (a special thank you to Harper Collins and Netgalley for the advanced review copy)

How To Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy, and the Racial Divide by Crystal M. Fleming

Leave The World Behind by Ruman Alam

Where to find Kitty Cook:

@kittycookbooks

Kittycookbooks.com

Enrollment is open for my online, asynchronous young adult novel writing class. Thee class will last ten weeks and run from January 13th to March 23rd. 

Click here to learn more. 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> On this episode, author Kitty Cook visits and speaks about her novel, Sleeping Together. We also talk about Why Fish Don’t Exist, This Is How You Lose the Time War and other great books. 


Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify

Books Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)

Sleeping Together  by Kitty Cook

Why Fish Don’t Exist: The story of Loss, Love and the Hidden Order of Life by Lulu Miller

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El Mohtar and Max Gladstone?

The Orchard by David Hopen (a special thank you to Harper Collins and Netgalley for the advanced review copy)

How To Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy, and the Racial Divide by Crystal M. Fleming

Leave The World Behind by Ruman Alam

Where to find Kitty Cook:

@kittycookbooks

Kittycookbooks.com

Enrollment is open for my online, asynchronous young adult novel writing class. Thee class will last ten weeks and run from January 13th to March 23rd. 

Click here to learn more. 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-6331954 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0800 1650 full false Episode #35 - Books Are My People Episode #35 - Books Are My People On this episode, I talk about White Ivy, How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America and other great books.

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Books Discussed:

Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

White Ivy by Susie Yang

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America by Kiese Laymon

Miss Iceland by Audor Ava Olafsdottir

 

Other Books Mentioned:

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Heavy by Kiese Laymon

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Sleeping Together by Kitty Cook

 

Other things mentioned:

Diesel, A Bookstore Go Fund Me Page

Toni Morrison’s house for sale


Come see me speak about writing beginnings, the event is free. 

Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 5 PM PST – 6 PM PST

Public · Hosted by Library | Shoreline Community College

 I will talk about what make a successful beginning to a novel as well as share a few short excerpts from the start of some of my short fiction stories in order to help new writers get started with their NaNoWriMo journeys. Nanowrimo is national novel writing month, which began November 1st. 


 

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]]> On this episode, I talk about White Ivy, How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America and other great books.

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify

Books Discussed:

Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

White Ivy by Susie Yang

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America by Kiese Laymon

Miss Iceland by Audor Ava Olafsdottir

 

Other Books Mentioned:

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Heavy by Kiese Laymon

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Sleeping Together by Kitty Cook

 

Other things mentioned:

Diesel, A Bookstore Go Fund Me Page

Toni Morrison’s house for sale


Come see me speak about writing beginnings, the event is free. 

Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 5 PM PST – 6 PM PST

Public · Hosted by Library | Shoreline Community College

 I will talk about what make a successful beginning to a novel as well as share a few short excerpts from the start of some of my short fiction stories in order to help new writers get started with their NaNoWriMo journeys. Nanowrimo is national novel writing month, which began November 1st. 


 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-6170824 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0800 989 full false Books Are My People - Episode #34 with Author Mallory Tater Books Are My People - Episode #34 with Author Mallory Tater On this episode, I speak with author Mallory Tater about The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun, Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss and other great books.

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Books Discussed: 

The Birth Yard by Mallory Tater

The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun

How a Woman Becomes a Lake by Marjorie Celona

Leonard and Hungry Paul by Ronan Hession

Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss

Sad Janet by Lucie Britsch

Leave the World Behind by Ruman Alam

If You Discover a Fire by Shaun Robertson

 

Other Things Discussed:
Get a glimpse at the new Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad limited TV series here.
 
If you like what you hear, please consider giving my Books Are My People a rating on i-tunes! It helps other listeners find the show. 

Are you a bookish person interested in being a guest on the show? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Want a book recommendation for yourself or a friend or relative? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com and put the words: "Book Recommendation" in the subject line. 

Learn more about Mallory Tater:

Mallorytater.com

Twitter: @malatonin

Support the show

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]]> On this episode, I speak with author Mallory Tater about The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun, Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss and other great books.

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify

Books Discussed: 

The Birth Yard by Mallory Tater

The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun

How a Woman Becomes a Lake by Marjorie Celona

Leonard and Hungry Paul by Ronan Hession

Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss

Sad Janet by Lucie Britsch

Leave the World Behind by Ruman Alam

If You Discover a Fire by Shaun Robertson

 

Other Things Discussed:
Get a glimpse at the new Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad limited TV series here.
 
If you like what you hear, please consider giving my Books Are My People a rating on i-tunes! It helps other listeners find the show. 

Are you a bookish person interested in being a guest on the show? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Want a book recommendation for yourself or a friend or relative? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com and put the words: "Book Recommendation" in the subject line. 

Learn more about Mallory Tater:

Mallorytater.com

Twitter: @malatonin

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-5884030 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0700 1517 Mallory Tater, fiction, poetry, The Disaster Tourist, eco fiction, Leonard and Hungry Paul, Sad Janet, If You Discover A Fire, books, book recommendation full false Books Are My People - Episode #33 Books Are My People - Episode #33 On this episode, I talk about Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell, The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi and other great books.

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Want to join my writing workshop on October 18th from 10 - 11:30 am? Click here to register and learn more.

You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link! 

Books Discussed: 

Hamnet – Maggie O’Falrrel

The Death Of Vivek Oji  by Akwaeke Emezi

Evolving Vegan by Akwaeke Emezi

The Comback by Ella Berman

Bright and Dangerous Object by Annalise MacIntosh

Other Things Discussed:

Want to see a photo of my molting chicken?

If you like what you hear, please consider giving my Books Are My People a rating on i-tunes! It helps other listeners find the show. 

Are you a bookish person interested in being a guest on the show? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Want a book recommendation for yourself or a friend or relative? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com and put the words: "Book Recommendation" in the subject line. 

US library of Congress new AI tool 

Next episode, Mallory Tater author of The Birth Yard will be visiting.

Up next for me: The Orchard by David by David Hopen

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> On this episode, I talk about Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell, The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi and other great books.

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify

Want to join my writing workshop on October 18th from 10 - 11:30 am? Click here to register and learn more.

You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link! 

Books Discussed: 

Hamnet – Maggie O’Falrrel

The Death Of Vivek Oji  by Akwaeke Emezi

Evolving Vegan by Akwaeke Emezi

The Comback by Ella Berman

Bright and Dangerous Object by Annalise MacIntosh

Other Things Discussed:

Want to see a photo of my molting chicken?

If you like what you hear, please consider giving my Books Are My People a rating on i-tunes! It helps other listeners find the show. 

Are you a bookish person interested in being a guest on the show? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Want a book recommendation for yourself or a friend or relative? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com and put the words: "Book Recommendation" in the subject line. 

US library of Congress new AI tool 

Next episode, Mallory Tater author of The Birth Yard will be visiting.

Up next for me: The Orchard by David by David Hopen

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-5737267 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0700 1159 full false Books Are My People - Episode #32 with special guest Midge Raymond and a focus on eco books Books Are My People - Episode #32 with special guest Midge Raymond and a focus on eco books On this episode Midge Raymond, publisher and author of My Last Continent, stops by for a visit. We share some of our favorite environmentally friendly reads including We Are Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler, Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver and other great books.

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Want to join my writing workshop on October 18th from 10 - 11:30 am? Click here to register and learn more.

You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link!

Books Discussed:

African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle and Song edited by Kevin Young

My Last Continent by Midge Raymond

We Are Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler

The Animals in That Country by Laura Jean McKay. 

Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver 

Strange As This Weather Has Been by Ann Pancake

Protest Kitchen by Carol J. Adams and Virginia Messina

I continue to update virtual literary events on my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.com

Drop me a line at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Support the show

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]]> On this episode Midge Raymond, publisher and author of My Last Continent, stops by for a visit. We share some of our favorite environmentally friendly reads including We Are Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler, Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver and other great books.

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify

Want to join my writing workshop on October 18th from 10 - 11:30 am? Click here to register and learn more.

You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link!

Books Discussed:

African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle and Song edited by Kevin Young

My Last Continent by Midge Raymond

We Are Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler

The Animals in That Country by Laura Jean McKay. 

Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver 

Strange As This Weather Has Been by Ann Pancake

Protest Kitchen by Carol J. Adams and Virginia Messina

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]]> http://www.booksaremypeople.com Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-5490634 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0700 1787 Midge Raymond, Barbara Kingsolver, Ann Pancake, eco fiction, environmental literature, Ashland Creek Press full false Book Are My People - Episode #31 Book Are My People - Episode #31 On this episode I discuss The Insomniacs by Marit Weisenberg, Luster by Raven Leilani and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Born A Crime - by Trevor Noah

The Insomniacs – Marit Weisenberg

Musical Chairs by Amy POeppel

Luster by Raven Leilani

Kasuma: The Graphic Novel by Elisa Marcellari Translated by Edward Fortes

Next up for me: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. 


Other Things Discussed:

Reclaim Her Name project

Trip Fiction

Publisher and author Midge Raymond will be here next episode. Check out some of her book ahead of time by clicking this link to my online bookstore. 

I continue to update virtual literary events on my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.com

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]]> On this episode I discuss The Insomniacs by Marit Weisenberg, Luster by Raven Leilani and other great books!

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You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link!

Books Discussed:

Born A Crime - by Trevor Noah

The Insomniacs – Marit Weisenberg

Musical Chairs by Amy POeppel

Luster by Raven Leilani

Kasuma: The Graphic Novel by Elisa Marcellari Translated by Edward Fortes

Next up for me: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. 


Other Things Discussed:

Reclaim Her Name project

Trip Fiction

Publisher and author Midge Raymond will be here next episode. Check out some of her book ahead of time by clicking this link to my online bookstore. 

I continue to update virtual literary events on my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.com

Drop me a line at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Follow me on Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-5301940 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0700 1042 full false Book Are My People - Episode #30 - with special guest Julie Christine Johnson Book Are My People - Episode #30 - with special guest Julie Christine Johnson On this episode Julie Christine Johnson, author of The Crows of Beara, stops by for a visit. We share some of our favorite recent reads including The Vanishing Half, Disappearing Earth and other great books.

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Books Discussed:

The Crows of Beara by Julie Christine Johnson
In Another Life by Julie Christine Johnson
Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Inland by Tea Obrech
Godshot by Chelsea Bieker
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emez
Highway of Tears by Jessica McDiarmid

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]]> On this episode Julie Christine Johnson, author of The Crows of Beara, stops by for a visit. We share some of our favorite recent reads including The Vanishing Half, Disappearing Earth and other great books.

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You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link!

Books Discussed:

The Crows of Beara by Julie Christine Johnson
In Another Life by Julie Christine Johnson
Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Inland by Tea Obrech
Godshot by Chelsea Bieker
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emez
Highway of Tears by Jessica McDiarmid

I continue to update virtual literary events on my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.com

Drop me a line at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-5095768 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0700 1509 full false Books Are My People - Episode #29 Books Are My People - Episode #29
On this episode I discuss Enter the Aardvark by Jessica Anthony, Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Enter the Aardvark by Jessica Anthony

Turbulence by David Szalay

Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi

This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews

Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia


Other Things Discussed:

The Crows of Beara author Julie Christine Johnson will be here next week! 

Comicon at Home

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On this episode I discuss Enter the Aardvark by Jessica Anthony, Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia and other great books!

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You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link!

Books Discussed:

Enter the Aardvark by Jessica Anthony

Turbulence by David Szalay

Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi

This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews

Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia


Other Things Discussed:

The Crows of Beara author Julie Christine Johnson will be here next week! 

Comicon at Home

I continue to update virtual literary events on my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.com

Drop me a line at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-4911299 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0700 963 full false Book Are My People - Episode #28 - Special Guest Katy Yocom Book Are My People - Episode #28 - Special Guest Katy Yocom On this episode Katy Yocom visits to discuss her novel Three Ways To Disappear and share some of her favorite reads.

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Books Discussed:

Three Ways to Disappear by Katy Yocom

Sleeping Together by Kitty Cook

Parakeet by Marie-Helene Bertino

2 am at the Cat’s Pajamas – Marie-Helen Bertino

Blue Territory: A  meditation on the life and art of Joan Mitchell by Robin Lippincott

The Return By Rachel Harrison

The Soul of an Octopus: A surprising exploration in to the wonder of unconsciousness by Sy Montgomery 


Other Things Discussed: 

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]]> On this episode Katy Yocom visits to discuss her novel Three Ways To Disappear and share some of her favorite reads.

You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link! 

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Books Discussed:

Three Ways to Disappear by Katy Yocom

Sleeping Together by Kitty Cook

Parakeet by Marie-Helene Bertino

2 am at the Cat’s Pajamas – Marie-Helen Bertino

Blue Territory: A  meditation on the life and art of Joan Mitchell by Robin Lippincott

The Return By Rachel Harrison

The Soul of an Octopus: A surprising exploration in to the wonder of unconsciousness by Sy Montgomery 


Other Things Discussed: 

I continue to update virtual literary events on my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.com

Drop me a line at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-4715636 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0700 1709 full false Book Are My People - Episode #27 Book Are My People - Episode #27 On this episode I discuss The Last Flight by Julie Clark, Devolution:  A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

The Last Flight by Julie Clark
Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks
Autobiography Of A Face by Lucy Grealy
Truth & Beauty: A Friendship by Ann Patchett
Who Is Very Kelly? By Rosalie Knecht

Keep up with virtual literary events on my blog at  www.jennifercaloyeras.com

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]]> On this episode I discuss The Last Flight by Julie Clark, Devolution:  A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks and other great books!

You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link. Or click on the individual book titles below. 

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Books Discussed:

The Last Flight by Julie Clark
Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks
Autobiography Of A Face by Lucy Grealy
Truth & Beauty: A Friendship by Ann Patchett
Who Is Very Kelly? By Rosalie Knecht

Keep up with virtual literary events on my blog at  www.jennifercaloyeras.com

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-4520180 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0700 1081 full false Book Are My People - Episode #26- Special Guest JoeAnn Hart Book Are My People - Episode #26- Special Guest JoeAnn Hart On this episode I get a visit from author JoeAnn Hart and we discuss her memoir Stamford '76: A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race and Feminism in the 1970's as well as Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld and The End of October by Lawrence Wright and other great books!

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JoeAnn Hart's Books:
Stamford '76: A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race and Feminism in the 1970's
Float
Addled

Books Discussed:

Stamped From The Beginning by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

Negroland by Margo Jefferson

The End Of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe

Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld 

All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

The End of October by Lawrence Wright

Who Was Changed And Who Was Dead by Barbara Comyns


Other Things Discussed: 

Varsity Tutor Free Camp

Virtual literary events, check my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.com


Support the show

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]]> On this episode I get a visit from author JoeAnn Hart and we discuss her memoir Stamford '76: A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race and Feminism in the 1970's as well as Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld and The End of October by Lawrence Wright and other great books!

You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link! 

Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify

JoeAnn Hart's Books:
Stamford '76: A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race and Feminism in the 1970's
Float
Addled

Books Discussed:

Stamped From The Beginning by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

Negroland by Margo Jefferson

The End Of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe

Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld 

All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

The End of October by Lawrence Wright

Who Was Changed And Who Was Dead by Barbara Comyns


Other Things Discussed: 

Varsity Tutor Free Camp

Virtual literary events, check my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.com


Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-4331792 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0700 1799 full false Books Are My People - Episode #25 Books Are My People - Episode #25 On this episode I discuss How to Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X Kendi

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson 

White Fragility by Robin Diangelo

This Book is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell and Aurelia Dorand 

Between the World And Me by Ta – Nehisi Coates
 
Want more? Check out these anti-racist reading lists:

Ibrim X Kendi’s Antiracist Reading List

Vulture’s Anti-racism Reading List

Enjoy Free Streaming of Bryan Stevenson's movie based on the book, Just Mercy through June

Don’t forget,  Joe Anne Hart will be here in two weeks discussing her books including her recent memoir Stamford ’76, A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race, and Feminism in the 1970s

 
Organizations to support:

Criticalresistance.org – International movement to end the Prison INdustrail complex

Joincampaignzero.org – A comprehensive website of urgent policy solutions, integrating recommendations from communities and research organizations. 

Blacklivesmatter.com – the BLM movements page circulating information and news as well as collecting donations. 

 

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]]> On this episode I discuss How to Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X Kendi

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson 

White Fragility by Robin Diangelo

This Book is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell and Aurelia Dorand 

Between the World And Me by Ta – Nehisi Coates
 
Want more? Check out these anti-racist reading lists:

Ibrim X Kendi’s Antiracist Reading List

Vulture’s Anti-racism Reading List

Enjoy Free Streaming of Bryan Stevenson's movie based on the book, Just Mercy through June

Don’t forget,  Joe Anne Hart will be here in two weeks discussing her books including her recent memoir Stamford ’76, A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race, and Feminism in the 1970s

 
Organizations to support:

Criticalresistance.org – International movement to end the Prison INdustrail complex

Joincampaignzero.org – A comprehensive website of urgent policy solutions, integrating recommendations from communities and research organizations. 

Blacklivesmatter.com – the BLM movements page circulating information and news as well as collecting donations. 

 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-4171586 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0700 1152 full false Books Are My People - Episode #24 Books Are My People - Episode #24 Books Are My People #24

On this episode I discuss A Children's Bible by Lydia Miller, Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet

I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes

One Day by David Nicholls

Happy & you Know it by Laura Hankin

Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey


Other Things Discussed:

My new webstie – check it out! www.jennifercaloyeras.com

Virtual Silent Reading Party  

Taika Waititi and many other actors did a reading of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach on YouTube.

Author JoeAnn Hart author of  the memoir, Stamford ’76, A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race, and Feminism in the 1970s and the novel, Float, will visit  Book Are My People on June 29th

Support the show

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]]> Books Are My People #24

On this episode I discuss A Children's Bible by Lydia Miller, Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

A Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet

I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes

One Day by David Nicholls

Happy & you Know it by Laura Hankin

Woman on the Edge by Samantha M. Bailey


Other Things Discussed:

My new webstie – check it out! www.jennifercaloyeras.com

Virtual Silent Reading Party  

Taika Waititi and many other actors did a reading of Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach on YouTube.

Author JoeAnn Hart author of  the memoir, Stamford ’76, A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race, and Feminism in the 1970s and the novel, Float, will visit  Book Are My People on June 29th

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-3992792 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0700 1187 full false Books Are My People - Episode #23 Books Are My People - Episode #23

On this episode I discuss Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker, We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker

We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry

The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa

2am at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino

A Tender Thing by Emily Neuberger
 
Other Things Mentioned:

Article in Vox on Anxiety

Movie Trailer for the New Shirley Jackson Biopick

What I’m reading next: Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld

Want to get ready for my June podcast guest? Then read Stamford ’76, A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race, and Feminism in the 1970s by Joe Anne Hart

Support the show

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]]>

On this episode I discuss Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker, We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker

We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry

The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa

2am at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino

A Tender Thing by Emily Neuberger
 
Other Things Mentioned:

Article in Vox on Anxiety

Movie Trailer for the New Shirley Jackson Biopick

What I’m reading next: Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld

Want to get ready for my June podcast guest? Then read Stamford ’76, A True Story of Murder, Corruption, Race, and Feminism in the 1970s by Joe Anne Hart

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> http://www.bookaremypeople.com Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-3797474 Mon, 18 May 2020 04:00:00 -0700 1401 fiction, nonfiction, books, Hidden Valley Road, We Ride Upon Sticks, The Housekeeper and the Professor, 2am at the Cat's Pajamas, A Tender Thing full false Books Are My People - Episode #22 Books Are My People - Episode #22 On this episode I discuss Pretend I'm Dead by Jen Beagin, The Southern Bookclub's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Pretend I’m Dead by Jen Beagin 

The Southern Bookclub’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

The Lonely City: Adventures in the art of being alone by Olivia Laing

The Dilemma by B. A. Paris

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

Other Things Discussed:  

PopSugar's Bookclub
Emily St. John Mandel speaks at L.A. Times Bookclub on May 19th
Great Books You Can Read In A Day

Reach out and say hello at Booksaremypeople@gmail.com
 

 

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]]> On this episode I discuss Pretend I'm Dead by Jen Beagin, The Southern Bookclub's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Pretend I’m Dead by Jen Beagin 

The Southern Bookclub’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

The Lonely City: Adventures in the art of being alone by Olivia Laing

The Dilemma by B. A. Paris

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

Other Things Discussed:  

PopSugar's Bookclub
Emily St. John Mandel speaks at L.A. Times Bookclub on May 19th
Great Books You Can Read In A Day

Reach out and say hello at Booksaremypeople@gmail.com
 

 

Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-3610375 Mon, 04 May 2020 05:00:00 -0700 1404 fiction, books, nonfiction, new fiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, suspense, Emily St. John Mandel, The Southern Bookclub's Guide to Slaying Vampires, In Five Years, full false Books Are My People - Episode #21 Books Are My People - Episode #21 On this episode I discuss The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandell, We Used to be Friends by Amy Spalding and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
Medieval Bodies: Life and Death in the Middle Ages by Jack Hartnell
We Used to be Friends by Amy Spalding
The Herd by Andrea Bartz

Other Things Discussed:
Greenlight Bookstore author talks
Politics and Prose author talks 

Support the show

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]]> On this episode I discuss The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandell, We Used to be Friends by Amy Spalding and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
Medieval Bodies: Life and Death in the Middle Ages by Jack Hartnell
We Used to be Friends by Amy Spalding
The Herd by Andrea Bartz

Other Things Discussed:
Greenlight Bookstore author talks
Politics and Prose author talks 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Buzzsprout-3418828 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0700 1190 full false Books Are My People - Episode #20 Books Are My People - Episode #20 On this episode I discuss Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman, The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh by Candace Fleming and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman

The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh by Candace Fleming

Temporary by Hilary Leichter

Other things discussed:

Dolly Parton reads bedtime stories

Little Free Library Guidelines

Ten Virtual Book Clubs 

Support the show

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]]> On this episode I discuss Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman, The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh by Candace Fleming and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman

The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh by Candace Fleming

Temporary by Hilary Leichter

Other things discussed:

Dolly Parton reads bedtime stories

Little Free Library Guidelines

Ten Virtual Book Clubs 

Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-3245476 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0700 1021 full false Books Are My People - Episode #19 Books Are My People - Episode #19 On this episode I discuss The Holdout by Graham Moore, Things in Jars by Jess Kidd and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

The Holdout by Graham Moore

Things in Jars by Jess Kidd

The Man in My Basement by Walter Mosley

A Terrible Country  by Keith Gessen

Night Theater by Vikram Paralkar


Other things Mentioned: 

Gucci Osteria Mossimo Buttera @mossimobottera?

Universal Films to release movies early

Diesel Bookstore in Los Angeles

Free code camp 450 Ivy League Courses to take online for free

Cincinaati Zoo live video

Broadway HD

Sourdough Tim

Walter Mosley reads from The Man In My Basement

 


Support the show

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]]> On this episode I discuss The Holdout by Graham Moore, Things in Jars by Jess Kidd and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

The Holdout by Graham Moore

Things in Jars by Jess Kidd

The Man in My Basement by Walter Mosley

A Terrible Country  by Keith Gessen

Night Theater by Vikram Paralkar


Other things Mentioned: 

Gucci Osteria Mossimo Buttera @mossimobottera?

Universal Films to release movies early

Diesel Bookstore in Los Angeles

Free code camp 450 Ivy League Courses to take online for free

Cincinaati Zoo live video

Broadway HD

Sourdough Tim

Walter Mosley reads from The Man In My Basement

 


Support the show

Get your Books Are My People merch here!
I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-3090415 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0700 1181 full false Books Are My People - Episode #18 Books Are My People - Episode #18 On this episode I discuss Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin, Long, Bright River by Liz Moore and other great books! 

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Books Discussed:

Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin

A Beginning at the End by Mike Chen

Reputation by Sara Shepard

The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak

Long, Bright River by Liz Moore


Support the show

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]]> On this episode I discuss Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin, Long, Bright River by Liz Moore and other great books! 

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Books Discussed:

Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin

A Beginning at the End by Mike Chen

Reputation by Sara Shepard

The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak

Long, Bright River by Liz Moore


Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-2946160 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0700 1014 fiction, young adult, new release, suspense, thriller, San Francisco, opioid crisis, sisters full false Books Are My People - Episode #17 Books Are My People - Episode #17 On this episode I discuss Weather by Jenny Offill, When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald and other great books! 

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Books Discussed:

Weather by Jenny Offill

When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald

Three Daughters Of Eve by Elif Shafak

Heathcliff Redux: A Novella and Stories by Lily Tuck

Oksana, Behave! Maria Kuznetsova


The Five Books vying for the Aspen Words Literary Prize:

Patsy, by Nicole Dennis-Benn

Lost Children Archive, by Valeria Luiselli

Lot, by Bryan Washington

Opioid, Indiana, by Brian Allen Carr

The Beekeeper of Aleppo, by Christy Lefteri


Support the show

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I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week! 

]]> On this episode I discuss Weather by Jenny Offill, When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald and other great books! 

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Books Discussed:

Weather by Jenny Offill

When We Were Vikings by Andrew David MacDonald

Three Daughters Of Eve by Elif Shafak

Heathcliff Redux: A Novella and Stories by Lily Tuck

Oksana, Behave! Maria Kuznetsova


The Five Books vying for the Aspen Words Literary Prize:

Patsy, by Nicole Dennis-Benn

Lost Children Archive, by Valeria Luiselli

Lot, by Bryan Washington

Opioid, Indiana, by Brian Allen Carr

The Beekeeper of Aleppo, by Christy Lefteri


Support the show

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-2824084 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0800 1050 fiction, nonfiction, new books, Jenny Offill, Vikings, Wuthering Heights, Turkey, Immigrants full false Books Are My People - Episode #16 - Interview with short fiction writer, Colette Sartor Books Are My People - Episode #16 - Interview with short fiction writer, Colette Sartor On this episode, we get a visit from writer, Colette Sartor and discuss her short fiction collection, Once Removed, as well as other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Call Your Daughter Home by Deb Spera
The Giant Baby by Laurie Foos
The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery Of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity by Axton Betz-Hamilton
The Chronology of Water by Lydia Yuknavitch


Other Books Mentioned:
Once Removed by Colette Sartor
The Penguin Book Of Japanese Short Stories by assorted authors
Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid
No Visible Bruises by Rachel Louise Snyder

Other Things Mentioned:
American Dirt Controversy Podcast
Colette Sartor on Facebook: colettesartor
Colette Sartor on Twitter: @colettesartor
Colette Sartor on Facebook: Colette Sartor - Author

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]]> On this episode, we get a visit from writer, Colette Sartor and discuss her short fiction collection, Once Removed, as well as other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Call Your Daughter Home by Deb Spera
The Giant Baby by Laurie Foos
The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery Of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity by Axton Betz-Hamilton
The Chronology of Water by Lydia Yuknavitch


Other Books Mentioned:
Once Removed by Colette Sartor
The Penguin Book Of Japanese Short Stories by assorted authors
Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid
No Visible Bruises by Rachel Louise Snyder

Other Things Mentioned:
American Dirt Controversy Podcast
Colette Sartor on Facebook: colettesartor
Colette Sartor on Twitter: @colettesartor
Colette Sartor on Facebook: Colette Sartor - Author

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-2706943 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0800 1631 full false Books Are My People - Episode #15 Books Are My People - Episode #15 On this episode I discuss The Only Woman In The Room by Marie Benedict, The Inventors by Peter Selgin and other great books! 

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Books Discussed:

The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict

The Worst Kind of Want by Liska Jacobs

White Elephant by Trish Harnetiaux

The Deep by Rivers Solomon

The Inventors by Peter Selgin


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]]> On this episode I discuss The Only Woman In The Room by Marie Benedict, The Inventors by Peter Selgin and other great books! 

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Books Discussed:

The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict

The Worst Kind of Want by Liska Jacobs

White Elephant by Trish Harnetiaux

The Deep by Rivers Solomon

The Inventors by Peter Selgin


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-2571328 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0800 1202 Fiction, Books, New books, memoir, suspense, literary, speculative, The Only Woman in the Room, Marie Benedict, The Worst Kind of Want, Liska Jacobs, White Elephant, Trish Harnetiaux, The Deep, Rivers Solomon , The Inventors, Peter Selgin, memory, Aspen full false Books Are My People - Episode #14 Books Are My People - Episode #14 On this episode I discuss Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok, My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Williams and other great books!  

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Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok
The Wall – by John Lanhchester
My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Williams
The Grace Year by Kim Liggit
Tell The Machine Goodnight by Katie Williams

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]]> On this episode I discuss Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok, My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Williams and other great books!  

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Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok
The Wall – by John Lanhchester
My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Williams
The Grace Year by Kim Liggit
Tell The Machine Goodnight by Katie Williams

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-2469113 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0800 1365 fraud, nonfiction, mystery, suspense, immigration, climate change, young adult, dystopia, speculative, technology full false Episode #13.5 - BONUS EPISODE! With Ron Clark Episode #13.5 - BONUS EPISODE! With Ron Clark Join my dad and I and a bottle of vodka for some holiday cheer. 

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]]> Join my dad and I and a bottle of vodka for some holiday cheer. 

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-2363117 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0800 770 father daughter, writers, readers, books, vodka, holidays, singing, new year, family full false Books Are My People - Episode #13 Books Are My People - Episode #13 On this episode I go back in time and discuss my favorite books from 2018. 

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The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
Small Animals: Parenting in the Age Of Fear

Other Books Mentioned:
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne
The Hundred Year House by Rebecca Makkai
Music For Wartime: Stories by Rebecca Makkai


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]]> On this episode I go back in time and discuss my favorite books from 2018. 

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The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
Small Animals: Parenting in the Age Of Fear

Other Books Mentioned:
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne
The Hundred Year House by Rebecca Makkai
Music For Wartime: Stories by Rebecca Makkai


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-2280371 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0800 1400 fiction, 2018, books, nonfiction, new books, The Immortalists, Chloe Benjamin, My Sister the Serial Killer, A Ladder to the Sky, John Boyne, families, parenting, Small Animals, The Great Believers, Rebecca Makkai, Chicago, Nigeria, full false Books Are My People - Episode #12 Books Are My People - Episode #12 On this episode I discuss Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid, Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid

Little by Edward Carey

Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow

All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg

Sudden Death by Alvaro Enrigue

Other books mentioned:

I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes
The Story of My Teeth by Valeria Luiselli
Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli

Other Things Mentioned:

Untouchable - Netflix documentary about Harvey Weinstein
Latin History for Morons - play by John Leguizamo


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]]> On this episode I discuss Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid, Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid

Little by Edward Carey

Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow

All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg

Sudden Death by Alvaro Enrigue

Other books mentioned:

I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes
The Story of My Teeth by Valeria Luiselli
Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli

Other Things Mentioned:

Untouchable - Netflix documentary about Harvey Weinstein
Latin History for Morons - play by John Leguizamo


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-2203253 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0800 1180 Such A Fun Age, Kiley Reid, Little, Edward Carey, Catch and Kill, Ronan Farrow, All this Could be Yours, Jami Attenberg, Sudden Death, Alvado Enrigue, fiction, nonfiction, race, power struggles, historic fiction, Weinstein, journalism, dysfunctional famil full false Book Are My People - Episode #11 Book Are My People - Episode #11 On this episode I discuss Very Nice by Marcy Dermansky, Escape Room by Megin Goldin  and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Very Nice by Marcy Dermansky

Escape Room by Megan Goldin

Once More We Saw Stars by Jayson Greene

The Grammarians by Cathleen Schine

I'll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson

Other books mentioned:

One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Fever by Mary Beth Keane
Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perotta
The Professor and The Madman by Simon Winchester

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]]> On this episode I discuss Very Nice by Marcy Dermansky, Escape Room by Megin Goldin  and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Very Nice by Marcy Dermansky

Escape Room by Megan Goldin

Once More We Saw Stars by Jayson Greene

The Grammarians by Cathleen Schine

I'll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson

Other books mentioned:

One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Fever by Mary Beth Keane
Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perotta
The Professor and The Madman by Simon Winchester

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-2082795 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0800 1065 fiction, nonfiction, memoir, new books, Very Nice, Marcy Demansky, Escape Room, Megin Goldin, Suspense, Once More We Saw Stars, Jayson Greene, The Grammarians, Cathleen Schine, language, words, twins, I'll Give You The Sun, Jandy Nelson, Young adult, book full false Books Are My People - Episode #10 Books Are My People - Episode #10 On this episode I discuss Fever by Mary Beth Keane, Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson  and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Fever by Mary Beth Keane

Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson

The Good Liar by Nicholas Searle

The Earthquake Bird by Susanna Jones

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

Other books mentioned:

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson

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]]> On this episode I discuss Fever by Mary Beth Keane, Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson  and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Fever by Mary Beth Keane

Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson

The Good Liar by Nicholas Searle

The Earthquake Bird by Susanna Jones

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

Other books mentioned:

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-1985542 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0800 1428 Fever, Typhoid Fever, Mary Beth Keane, Kevin Wilson, Nothing to See Here, The Earthquake Bird, Tokyo, Susanna Jones, The Good Liar, Nicholas Searle, suspense, mystery, fiction, nonfiction, full false Books Are My People - Episode #9 - THEMED EPISODE Books Are My People - Episode #9 - THEMED EPISODE On this themed episode, I discuss dark books in honor of Halloween, including We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson and Confessions by Kanae Minato and other great, spooky books!

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Books Discussed:

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt

No Exit by Taylor Adams

Bunnicula by Deborah Howe and James Howe

Confessions by Kanae Minato

An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good by Helene Tursten

Other Books Mentioned:

Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perotta
Little Children by Tom Perotta
The Earthquake Bird by Susanna Jones
Caging Skies by Christine Leunens
Penance by Kanae Minato

Other things mentioned:

The Girlfriend Experience TV series
The Goldfinch Movie
Mrs. Fletcher limited TV series
Jojo Rabbit Movie
The Booker Prize 2019




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]]> On this themed episode, I discuss dark books in honor of Halloween, including We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson and Confessions by Kanae Minato and other great, spooky books!

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Vote for me for the 2019 Discover Pods Awards for best new podcast! Visit this link.

Books Discussed:

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

See What I Have Done by Sarah Schmidt

No Exit by Taylor Adams

Bunnicula by Deborah Howe and James Howe

Confessions by Kanae Minato

An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good by Helene Tursten

Other Books Mentioned:

Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perotta
Little Children by Tom Perotta
The Earthquake Bird by Susanna Jones
Caging Skies by Christine Leunens
Penance by Kanae Minato

Other things mentioned:

The Girlfriend Experience TV series
The Goldfinch Movie
Mrs. Fletcher limited TV series
Jojo Rabbit Movie
The Booker Prize 2019




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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-1900973 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0700 1335 Halloween, dark books, fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, chapter book, Shirley Jackson, We Have Always Lived in the Castle, gothic, See What I have Done, Sarah Schmidt, Lizzie Borden, No Exit, Taylor Adams, horror, Bunnicula, Confessions, Kanae Min full false Books Are My People - Episode #8 Books Are My People - Episode #8 On this episode I discuss The Need by Helen Phillips, I Like to Watch by Emily Naussbaum and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

The Arrangement by Robyn Harding

Rabbits for Food by Binnie Kirshenbaum

I Like to Watch by Emily Naussbaum

The Need by Helen Phillips

Guts by Reina Telgemeier


Other books mentioned:

The Arrangement by Sarah Dunn
Bunny by Mona Awad
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Smile by Reina Telgemeier
Sisters by Reina Telgemeier
Drama by Reina Telgemeier
Ghosts by Reina Telgemeier


Other things mentioned:

The Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize shortlist
Read an interview with Waffle House's first poet Laureate
Rea

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]]> On this episode I discuss The Need by Helen Phillips, I Like to Watch by Emily Naussbaum and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

The Arrangement by Robyn Harding

Rabbits for Food by Binnie Kirshenbaum

I Like to Watch by Emily Naussbaum

The Need by Helen Phillips

Guts by Reina Telgemeier


Other books mentioned:

The Arrangement by Sarah Dunn
Bunny by Mona Awad
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Smile by Reina Telgemeier
Sisters by Reina Telgemeier
Drama by Reina Telgemeier
Ghosts by Reina Telgemeier


Other things mentioned:

The Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize shortlist
Read an interview with Waffle House's first poet Laureate
Rea

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-1815445 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0700 1379 Helen Phillips, the need, I like to watch, Emily Naussbaum, guts, Reina Telgemeier, the arrangement, Robyn Harding, rabbits for food, Binnie Kirshenbaum, anxiety, depression, graphic novel, television, escort, motherhood, speculative 8 full false Books Are My People - Episode #7 Books Are My People - Episode #7 On this episode I discuss Red at the Bone by Jaqueline Woodson, Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa

Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert

Red at the Bone by Jaqueline Woodson

Becoming by Michelle Obama


Other Books Mentioned:

Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli

Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Deadly Olga Tokarczuk

Other things mentioned:

I will be teaching a workshop on revision and Twitter Pitch Parties in the Los Angeles area on October 5th brought to you by the Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles.

I am hosting a giveaway of the novel Marilou is Everywhere by Sarah Elaine Smith. You can enter through my instagram account @jennifercaloyeras. The giveaway ends October 1st.

And that's it!

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Twitter @jencaloyeras

www.jennifercaloyeras.com

www.booksaremypeople.com

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]]> On this episode I discuss Red at the Bone by Jaqueline Woodson, Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa

Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert

Red at the Bone by Jaqueline Woodson

Becoming by Michelle Obama


Other Books Mentioned:

Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli

Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Deadly Olga Tokarczuk

Other things mentioned:

I will be teaching a workshop on revision and Twitter Pitch Parties in the Los Angeles area on October 5th brought to you by the Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles.

I am hosting a giveaway of the novel Marilou is Everywhere by Sarah Elaine Smith. You can enter through my instagram account @jennifercaloyeras. The giveaway ends October 1st.

And that's it!

Find me on Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Twitter @jencaloyeras

www.jennifercaloyeras.com

www.booksaremypeople.com

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-1749442 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0700 1259 books, new books, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, Ask Again Yes, Mary Beth Keane, The Memory Police, Yoko Ogawa, Red at the Bone, Jaqueline Woodson, Becoming, Michelle Obama, book awards, young adult, full false Books Are My People - Episode #6 Books Are My People - Episode #6 On this episode I discuss The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger, Lock Every Door by Riley Sager and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger

I.M.: a Memoir by Isaac Mizrahi

To Night Owl From Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer

Lock Every Door by Riley Sager

The Vexations by Caitlin Horrock


Other things mentioned:

I will be teaching a Young Adult Novel Intensive Workshop through UCLA Extension's Writers' Program over two weekends in the fall on the UCLA campus. 

I will be teaching Young Adult Novel I online through UCLA Extension's Writers' Program in the fall. 

I will be teaching a workshop on revision and Twitter Pitch Parties in the Los Angeles area on October 5th brought to you by the Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles.

I am hosting a giveaway of the novel Marilou is Everywhere by Sarah Elaine Smith. You can enter through my instagram account @jennifercaloyeras. The giveaway ends October 1st.

And that's it!

Find me on Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Twitter @jencaloyeras

www.jennifercaloyeras.com

www.booksaremypeople.com


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]]> On this episode I discuss The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger, Lock Every Door by Riley Sager and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger

I.M.: a Memoir by Isaac Mizrahi

To Night Owl From Dogfish by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer

Lock Every Door by Riley Sager

The Vexations by Caitlin Horrock


Other things mentioned:

I will be teaching a Young Adult Novel Intensive Workshop through UCLA Extension's Writers' Program over two weekends in the fall on the UCLA campus. 

I will be teaching Young Adult Novel I online through UCLA Extension's Writers' Program in the fall. 

I will be teaching a workshop on revision and Twitter Pitch Parties in the Los Angeles area on October 5th brought to you by the Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles.

I am hosting a giveaway of the novel Marilou is Everywhere by Sarah Elaine Smith. You can enter through my instagram account @jennifercaloyeras. The giveaway ends October 1st.

And that's it!

Find me on Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Twitter @jencaloyeras

www.jennifercaloyeras.com

www.booksaremypeople.com


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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-1657915 Mon, 09 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0700 1117 books, fiction, nonfiction, book recommendations, The Gifted School, Bruce Holsinger, Lock Every Door, Riley Sager, IM, Isaac Mizrahi, To Night Owl from Dogfish, Meg Wolizer, Holly Goldberg Sloan, The Vexations, Caitlin Horrack, Eric Satie, school, letter full false Books Are My People - Episode #5 Books Are My People - Episode #5 On this episode I discuss The Chain by Adrian McKinty, Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy-Brodesser-Akner and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

The Chain by Adrian McKinty

Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford

Bunny by Mona Awad

The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson

Other books mentioned:

Circe by Madeline Miller

Sula by Toni Morrison

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Other things mentioned:

Neon Retro Arcade in Pasadena 


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]]> On this episode I discuss The Chain by Adrian McKinty, Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy-Brodesser-Akner and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

The Chain by Adrian McKinty

Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford

Bunny by Mona Awad

The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson

Other books mentioned:

Circe by Madeline Miller

Sula by Toni Morrison

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Other things mentioned:

Neon Retro Arcade in Pasadena 


Find me on Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Twitter @jencaloyeras

www.jennifercaloyeras.com

www.booksaremypeople.com

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-1592407 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0700 1229 Suspense, fiction, summer reads, New York, kidnapping, suicide, young adult, humor, magical realism, graduate school, feathers, London, birds, mystery, caper, history, Toni Morrison full false Books Are My People - Episode #4 Books Are My People - Episode #4 On this episode I discuss Where We Come From by Oscar Casares, Close to Shore by Michael Capuzzo and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

This Book Will Save Your Life by A.M. Homes

Close to Shore by Michael Capuzzo

Where We Come From by Oscar Casares

Dig by A.S. King

Little Darlings by Melanie Golding


Other books mentioned:

Made for Love by Alissa Nutting

Station 11 by Emily St. John Mandel

Other things mentioned:
Aug 24th, 2019 The Young and the Reckless Writing Conference
Oct 5th, 2019 Pitch Ready: Revision Strategies to Get Your Manuscript Pitch Party Ready
The Thread Podcast
Dr. Death Podcast
 

Find me on Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

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]]> On this episode I discuss Where We Come From by Oscar Casares, Close to Shore by Michael Capuzzo and other great books!

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Books Discussed:

This Book Will Save Your Life by A.M. Homes

Close to Shore by Michael Capuzzo

Where We Come From by Oscar Casares

Dig by A.S. King

Little Darlings by Melanie Golding


Other books mentioned:

Made for Love by Alissa Nutting

Station 11 by Emily St. John Mandel

Other things mentioned:
Aug 24th, 2019 The Young and the Reckless Writing Conference
Oct 5th, 2019 Pitch Ready: Revision Strategies to Get Your Manuscript Pitch Party Ready
The Thread Podcast
Dr. Death Podcast
 

Find me on Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Twitter @jencaloyeras

www.jennifercaloyeras.com

www.booksaremypeople.com

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]]> Jennifer Caloyeras Buzzsprout-1521868 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0700 1393 books, new books, fiction, nonfiction, humor, sharks, New Jersey, immigrations, borders, young adult, gothic, horror, suspense, motherhood full false Books Are My People - Episode #3 with Special Guest: Writer Ron Clark Books Are My People - Episode #3 with Special Guest: Writer Ron Clark On this episode I host my first guest, writer, Ron Clark (he's also my dad!) We discuss Treasure Island! , Made for Love and other weird and wonderful books. 

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Books Discussed:

Treasure Island by Sara Levine

Holy Lands by Amanda Sthers

Made for Love by Alissa Nutting

Lightening Rods by Helen DeWitt

The Pisces by Melissa Broder


Other books mentioned:

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
Something Wonderful: Rogers and Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution by Todd S. Purdue
The Way It Was: My Life with Frank Sinatra by Eliot Weisman
Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing up Bernstein by    Jamie Berstein
This Book May Save Your Life by A.M. Homes

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Twitter @jencaloyeras


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]]> On this episode I host my first guest, writer, Ron Clark (he's also my dad!) We discuss Treasure Island! , Made for Love and other weird and wonderful books. 

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Books Discussed:

Treasure Island by Sara Levine

Holy Lands by Amanda Sthers

Made for Love by Alissa Nutting

Lightening Rods by Helen DeWitt

The Pisces by Melissa Broder


Other books mentioned:

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
Something Wonderful: Rogers and Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution by Todd S. Purdue
The Way It Was: My Life with Frank Sinatra by Eliot Weisman
Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing up Bernstein by    Jamie Berstein
This Book May Save Your Life by A.M. Homes

Find me on Instagram @jennifercaloyeras

Twitter @jencaloyeras


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