Beaks & Geeks
190 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsOn Beaks & Geeks, we have candid conversations with authors. We seek to learn more about the people behind great books.
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#189: Lexie Elliott
April 11, 2018 18:07 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBLexie Elliott joins Amy to talk about her debut thriller, THE FRENCH GIRL. They talk about friend group dynamics, self-doubt, and a slinky French ghost. Learn more about the book here: https://bit.ly/2JEit11
#188: Gayle Forman
April 04, 2018 20:31 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBGayle Forman, author of IF I STAY, joined Amy to talk about her newest novel, I HAVE LOST MY WAY. They talk about the magic of NYC, how to help someone in need, and how YouTube has changed fame. Learn more about the book here: https://bit.ly/2F8B9UK The illustrator of Pour Your Heart Out is Monica Garwood! Check her out on Instagram (@monicagarwood)
#187: Clare Mackintosh
March 30, 2018 19:45 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBClare MackIntosh, author of LET ME LIE, joins Amy to talk about detective-work, post-it notes, and mental health. Learn about the book here: https://bit.ly/2GFiuTL
#186: Rebecca Harrington
March 21, 2018 18:25 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThe hilarious Rebecca Harrington joins Amy to talk about her new novel SOCIABLE. They talk pretentious startup culture, that weirdly specific social media tone, and feeling not-quite-cool-enough. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2FS2YVc
#185: Melissa Dahl
March 14, 2018 21:23 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBMelissa Dahl joins Amy to talk about CRINGEWORTHY, her book all about the science of awkwardness. They discuss reframing emotions, exposure therapy, and all the sweaty, nervous, self-conscious stuff our bodies put us through. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2FLk6I5
#184: Rhiannon Navin
February 28, 2018 20:56 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBDebut novelist Rhiannon Navin joins Amy to talk about her book, ONLY CHILD. Told from the point of view of a six-year-old survivor of a school shooting, the novel grapples with love, grief, and family. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2Eyw2gq
#183: Chanel Cleeton
February 13, 2018 22:08 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBChanel Cleeton joins Amy to talk about her new book, NEXT YEAR IN HAVANA. They talk about music playlists, the real family story that inspired the novel, and what she learned while researching the revolution. Learn more about the book here:http://bit.ly/2nXyMg9
#182: Brendan Duffy
February 05, 2018 17:49 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBBrendan Duffy, author of THE STORM KING, joins Amy to talk about sophomore novels, friends who know us better than we know ourselves, and the image of a boy that shaped the novel. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2E6uh9q
#181: Jasmine Guillory
January 30, 2018 22:22 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBJasmine Guillory joins Amy to talk about her first novel, THE WEDDING DATE. They talk meet-cutes, romantic comedies, tropes in love stories, and much more. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2GsXGvP
#180: Nick Harkaway
January 23, 2018 22:27 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBNick Harkaway, author of THE GONE-AWAY WORLD, and TIGERMAN, joins Amy to talk about his massive, thrilling new book, GNOMON. They discuss surveillance, finding stories everywhere, and mind-blowing real-life technology. Read more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2DBtst3
#179: Chloe Benjamin
January 18, 2018 19:33 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBTHE IMMORTALISTS author, Chloe Benjamin, joins Amy to talk uncertainty, faith, family, and magic. The interview with the author starts at 10:50. This episode features two special guests! The hosts of the Read It Forward podcast, Abbe and Emma, visit the show for a brief book discussion. Learn more about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2Bh0AB3
#178: Sam Graham-Felsen
January 02, 2018 21:50 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBSam Graham-Felsen joins Amy to talk about his first novel, GREEN. Set in 1992 Boston, the book follows middle-schooler David as he grapples with racism and white privilege. Learn more about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2CGAEjS
#177: Tochi Onyebuchi
November 30, 2017 17:44 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBTochi Onyebuchi joins Amy to talk about his debut YA fantasy book, BEASTS MADE OF NIGHT. They talk Nigerian food, anime, and much more. Learn about the book and read an excerpt here: bit.ly/2AnpH5v
#176: Brit Bennett
November 08, 2017 20:20 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBBrit Bennett, author of THE MOTHERS, joins Amy to talk about nuance in fiction, adapting for the screen, and the value of gossip. Learn more about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2Al5Fav
#175: Francesca Hornak
October 25, 2017 20:32 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBFrancesca Hornak joins Amy to talk about her debut novel, SEVEN DAYS OF US. They discuss creaky family estates, awkward moments, gruesome diseases and much more. Learn about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2iyAiWl
#174 Roger Hodge
October 10, 2017 14:45 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBRoger Hodge, author of TEXAS BLOOD, joins Amy to talk all things Texas. They touch on family history, pilgrimages, Cormac McCarthy, and the borderlands. Learn about the book here: bit.ly/2fYJuyB
#173: Camille Bordas
September 28, 2017 19:31 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBHOW TO BEHAVE IN A CROWD author Camille Bordas joins Amy to talk about the loneliness of academia, why she likes to imagine which tv shows her characters would watch, and her personal rules for fiction. Learn about the book here: bit.ly/2yaWUTp
#172: Celeste Ng
September 07, 2017 17:19 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBCeleste Ng, author of the hit debut novel, EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU joins Amy to talk about her new book, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE. They discuss family secrets, blowing stuff up, empathy in character building and much more. Learn about the book here: bit.ly/2ePk89w
#171: Chiara Barzini
August 29, 2017 20:55 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBChiara Barzini joins Amy to talk about her new novel THINGS THAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE EARTHQUAKE. They cover translation, reckless teenage days, and culture shock. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2wH4mEP
#170: Camille Aubray
August 16, 2017 16:08 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBCamille Aubray joins Amy to talk about her book, COOKING FOR PICASSO. They cover provençal cuisine, writing in the south of France, and Picasso's many love affairs. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2vEfTn2
#169: Sophie Chen Keller
August 08, 2017 15:30 - 17 minutes - 16 MBSophie Chen Keller joins Amy to talk about her first novel, THE LUSTER OF LOST THINGS. They cover NYC bakeries, beloved kids' books, and going the extra mile to be kind. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2tNCOw3
#168: Edan Lepucki
August 01, 2017 19:46 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBEdan Lepucki joins Amy to talk performance art, class in California, and which books she reads over and over again. Learn about WOMAN NO. 17 here: http://bit.ly/2vl9htL
#167: Anne Corlett
July 25, 2017 21:59 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBAnne Corlett joins Amy to talk physical and emotional distance, writing inspirations, and more. Read about the book here: http://bit.ly/2v62uVI
#166: Katherine Heiny
July 19, 2017 15:11 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBKatherine Heiny joins Amy to talk about hyper-specific subcultures, infidelity as a recurring plot point, and having no conversational filter. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2tGHqzN
#165: Diksha Basu
July 10, 2017 21:37 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBDiksha Basu joins Amy to talk about her first novel, THE WINDFALL. They chat about money and class, house and home, and unexpected romance. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2u6LTPY
#164: Fiona Barton Returns
June 28, 2017 18:28 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBFiona Barton is back to talk about THE CHILD. She and Amy discuss insatiable journalistic curiosity, hopping from one perspective to the next, and the most touching newsroom tradition. Learn about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2tlEJYn
#163: Patricia Lockwood
June 20, 2017 17:56 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBPatricia Lockwood joins Amy to talk about her hilarious and touching memoir, PRIESTDADDY. They cover jewel-hoarding, mysterious household rags, and dad-habits. Learn about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2sMPjad
#162: Joe Finder
June 13, 2017 16:49 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBJoseph Finder chats with John about THE SWITCH, coffee, writing, Alfred Hitchcock and more. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2s6ZZy5
#161: Kei Miller
June 08, 2017 22:18 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBKei Miller chats with Amy about procrastination, finding his voice, etymology and much more. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2s1z60a
#160: Amy Thielen
June 01, 2017 22:55 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBAmy Thielen, author of the James Beard Award-winning cookbook THE NEW MIDWESTERN TABLE, joins Amy to talk about her memoir GIVE A GIRL A KNIFE. They talk about her cabin in the woods, cooking mistakes, and why a dish is like a song. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2suaZEn
#159: CA Higgins
May 23, 2017 16:35 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBCA Higgins joins guest host Haley to talk about the last book in the Lightless Trilogy, RADIATE. They talk morality, welsh mythology, and how people are like particles. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2qgpYjN
#158: Nick Petrie
May 16, 2017 15:45 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBGuest host John talks to Nick Petrie about his Peter Ash books, character development, life balance, and fans. Learn more about BURNING BRIGHT here: http://bit.ly/2j5oOVh Learn about LIGHT UP (coming in 2018) here: http://bit.ly/2rmA6bV
#157: Abbi Waxman
May 03, 2017 18:23 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBAbbi Waxman joins Lindsay to talk grief, growth, gardening and much more. Read about THE GARDEN OF SMALL BEGINNINGS here: http://bit.ly/2pFVid8
#158: Anita Shreve
April 28, 2017 13:42 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBAnita Shreve, best-selling author of THE WEIGHT OF WATER and THE PILOT’S WIFE joins Amy to talk about her newest novel, THE STARS ARE FIRE. Listen as they talk Maine, history, favorite books, and cultural taboos. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2oSVmVH
#157: Jennifer Finney Boylan
April 11, 2017 16:30 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBJennifer Finney Boylan joins Lindsay to talk about her new book, LONG BLACK VEIL. They talk murder, historical figures, and intrigue. Read more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2oovVNU
#156: Jay Chandrasekhar
March 30, 2017 18:58 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBJay Chandrasekhar of Super Troopers fame joins John to talk movie-making, starting out in comedy, and why he's a little tired of superheros. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2oDCGJh
#155: Sana Krasikov
February 21, 2017 17:32 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBSana Krasikov joins Lindsay to talk about her debut literary fiction novel, THE PATRIOTS. They talk about the inspiration behind the book, at what point Sana realized she wanted to be a writer, and the differences between writing short stories and novels. Read more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2miqk8e
#154: Garrard Conley
February 16, 2017 15:52 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBGarrard Conley joins Amy to talk about his memoir, BOY ERASED. They talk about his time in gay conversion therapy, finding himself afterwards, and focusing on compassion. Read more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2lbv0xl
#153: Elan Mastai
February 07, 2017 19:01 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBElan Mastai joins Lindsay to talk about his debut novel, ALL OUR WRONG TODAYS. They talk about the possibilities of time, his definition of love, and transitioning from screenwriting to writing fiction. Learn more about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2lkSazX
#152: Lisa Gardner
January 31, 2017 22:09 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBNew York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner joins Natasha to talk about her newest book, RIGHT BEHIND YOU. Listen in as they talk research, twists, favorite reads, and creating suspense. Read about the book here: http://bit.ly/2js9fLY
#151: Laura McHugh
January 17, 2017 15:32 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBLaura McHugh, author of ARROWOOD, joins Lindsay at Random House Open House to talk about writing, Iowa, Missouri, true crime, and her new writing companion: a puppy! Read the book: http://bit.ly/2jkrL5B
#150: Lindsey Lee Johnson
January 11, 2017 19:58 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBLindsey Lee Johnson, author of THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACE ON EARTH, joins Lindsay Jacobsen (and yes, they talk about "Lindsa/eys") at Random House Open House to talk about the inspiration behind her powerful debut novel about modern high school students in an affluent California community. Read the book: http://bit.ly/2jEIF23
#149: Allison Pataki
December 20, 2016 21:47 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBNew York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki joins Lindsay to talk about the little known Empress, Sisi of Austria, how historical fiction drives powerful storytelling, and why she listens to music for inspiration. Allison also talks about her journey from journalism to full time novelist. Read the book: http://bit.ly/2hFfWIC
#148: Tara Clancy
December 07, 2016 19:04 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBTara Clancy, author of THE CLANCYS OF QUEENS, joins Amy to talk Brooklyn, Shakespeare, The Moth, and how writing a memoir with your name at the bottom is a spoiler in and of itself. Read the book: http://bit.ly/2hk5Hpo
#147: Lisa Napoli
November 29, 2016 21:40 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBJournalist and author Lisa Napoli joins Amy to talk about her book, RAY & JOAN. They discuss McDonald's history, radical giving, technological advances, and the work of art that inspired Napoli to start digging. . Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2g3dMP4
#146: Mitch Horowitz
November 22, 2016 23:52 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBMitch Horowitz is the Vice President and Executive Editor of TarcherPerigee books and master of all things occult and esotericism. Mitch & Lindsay discuss the struggle with mainstream media and how we can retain information in the age of oversaturation. They talk about his recent fanboy moment as well as witch hunting, Ouija boards, positive thinking, and spirituality. Interfaith Voices: http://bit.ly/2fRL97V Read OCCULT AMERICA: http://bit.ly/2gi8Uaj Read ONE SIMPLE IDEA: http://bit.ly/2gf...
#145: Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
November 15, 2016 21:17 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBAmie and Jay join Amy to talk about the second book in The Illuminae Files, GEMINA. From learning about space stations and computer hacking, to having a designer shoot a book these authors go all in. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2eXFnQE
#144: Richard Cohen
November 08, 2016 21:45 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBRichard Cohen joined Amy to talk about what's on his reading bucket list, what makes fiction great, and the weirdest way to learn rhythm. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2ejDylk
#143: Amor Towles
November 01, 2016 18:53 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBAmor Towles, author of the best-selling RULES OF CIVILITY, came on the show to talk about his new book, A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW. He and Amy talk Russian literature, gratifying research and why Andre Agassi is like a good novelist. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2dZtM7W
#142: Christina Henry
October 26, 2016 13:16 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBChristina Henry, author of The Chronicles of Alice series, stopped by the studio during NYCC to talk with Lindsay about her Lewis Carroll-inspired books, a 2nd place Goodreads choice award winner, ALICE and the follow-up, RED QUEEN. Despite the series being dark and not for the faint of heart, Henry insists she's not devoid of fear and is still horrified of Nightmare on Elm Street. Find out her other (surprisingly) favorite movie--of which she's watched hundreds of times--and what's next for ...