Bookreporter Talks To
281 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings“Bookreporter Talks To” is a podcast from The Book Report Network where we host in-depth conversations with authors about the books that we love. We know authors cannot travel everywhere, so we want to bring them to you, wherever YOU may be.
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Beatriz Williams
December 04, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBBeatriz describes multiple events from the WWII's Bahamas that inspired her to write The Golden Hour, including a mysterious murder, old money changing hands, and the vibrant personalities of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, who were sent to the islands during wartime. But that's not all. Carol talks to her about her ongoing collaboration projects with Lauren Willig and Karen White including the upcoming All the Ways We Said Goodbye, and her next solo book, The Wicked Redhead, which will be...
Beatriz Williams: The Golden Hour
December 04, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBBeatriz describes multiple events from the WWII's Bahamas that inspired her to write The Golden Hour, including a mysterious murder, old money changing hands, and the vibrant personalities of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, who were sent to the islands during wartime. But that's not all. Carol talks to her about her ongoing collaboration projects with Lauren Willig and Karen White including the upcoming All the Ways We Said Goodbye, and her next solo book, The Wicked Redhead, which will be...
Sally Hepworth: The Mother-in-Law
November 26, 2019 19:17 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBEnjoy the beginning of the holiday season! With Thanksgiving this weekend and so many family events on the horizon, we decided to rewind with Carol's interview with Sally Hepworth. Originally one of Bookreporter's first YouTube videos, the two discuss Sally's book, The Mother-in-Law. For more about the book, follow the link here: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/the-mother-in-law Sign up for the weekly Bookreporter.com newsletter here: http://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters FOLLOW US F...
Sally Hepworth
November 26, 2019 19:17 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBEnjoy the beginning of the holiday season! With Thanksgiving this weekend and so many family events on the horizon, we decided to rewind with Carol's interview with Sally Hepworth. Originally one of Bookreporter's first YouTube videos, the two discuss Sally's book, The Mother-in-Law. For more about the book, follow the link here: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/the-mother-in-law Sign up for the weekly Bookreporter.com newsletter here: http://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters FOLLOW US F...
Shari Lapena
November 19, 2019 16:52 - 42 minutes - 97.7 MB VideoCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Shari Lapena about about her latest novel, Someone We Know, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. They discuss quiet neighborhoods, computer hacking, the secrets hidden among small communities, and an in-book mystery that could set this town's characters against each other. Someone We Know Bets On: Someone We Know The Couple Next Door A Stranger in the House An Unwanted Guest Shari Lapena on Bookreporter Shari Lapena Official We...
Shari Lapena: Someone We Know
November 19, 2019 16:52 - 42 minutes - 97.7 MB VideoCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Shari Lapena about about her latest novel, Someone We Know, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. They discuss quiet neighborhoods, computer hacking, the secrets hidden among small communities, and an in-book mystery that could set this town's characters against each other. Someone We Know Bets On: Someone We Know The Couple Next Door A Stranger in the House An Unwanted Guest Shari Lapena on Bookreporter Shari Lapena Official We...
Sheila Weller
November 13, 2019 19:53 - 41 minutes - 94 MB VideoCarol talks to Sheila Weller about her recent biography, Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge. The two discuss Carrie's early life, her achievements, and various overcome controversies that led her to be one of the most respected women in Hollywood. Books discussed in this video: Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/wishful-drinking Postcards from the Edge by Carrie Fisher Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge by Sheila Weller https://www.bookreporter.com...
Sheila Weller: Wishful Drinking
November 13, 2019 19:53 - 41 minutes - 94 MB VideoCarol talks to Sheila Weller about her recent biography, Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge. The two discuss Carrie's early life, her achievements, and various overcome controversies that led her to be one of the most respected women in Hollywood. Books discussed in this video: Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/wishful-drinking Postcards from the Edge by Carrie Fisher Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge by Sheila Weller https://www.bookreporter.com...
Jean Kwok: Searching for Sylvie Lee
November 06, 2019 15:01 - 46 minutes - 106 MB VideoCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Jean Kwok about about her latest novel, SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE review https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/searching-for-sylvie-lee SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE "Bets On" commentary https://www.bookreporter.com/features/bookreportercom-bets-on/searching-for-sylvie-lee SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE Discussion Guide: https://www.readinggroupguides.com/reviews/searching-for-sylvie-l...
Jean Kwok
November 06, 2019 15:01 - 46 minutes - 106 MB VideoCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Jean Kwok about about her latest novel, SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE review https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/searching-for-sylvie-lee SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE "Bets On" commentary https://www.bookreporter.com/features/bookreportercom-bets-on/searching-for-sylvie-lee SEARCHING FOR SYLVIE LEE Discussion Guide: https://www.readinggroupguides.com/reviews/searching-for-sylvie-l...
Heather Morris: The Tattooist of Auschwitz
October 30, 2019 16:12 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter.com talks to Heather Morris about her most recent New York Times Bestseller, Cilka's Journey, as well as her runaway bestseller, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. In their thought-provoking conversation, they discuss the aftermath of the Holocaust, life in the Gulag labor camps, and the personal research and investigation Heather embarked upon while writing her novels. Books Discussed in This Video: Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris https://www.bookre...
Heather Morris
October 30, 2019 16:12 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter.com talks to Heather Morris about her most recent New York Times Bestseller, Cilka's Journey, as well as her runaway bestseller, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. In their thought-provoking conversation, they discuss the aftermath of the Holocaust, life in the Gulag labor camps, and the personal research and investigation Heather embarked upon while writing her novels. Books Discussed in This Video: Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris https://www.bookre...
Heather Morris: Tatooist of Auschwitz
October 30, 2019 16:12 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter.com talks to Heather Morris about her most recent New York Times Bestseller, Cilka's Journey, as well as her runaway bestseller, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. In their thought-provoking conversation, they discuss the aftermath of the Holocaust, life in the Gulag labor camps, and the personal research and investigation Heather embarked upon while writing her novels. Books Discussed in This Video: Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris https://www.bookre...
Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille
October 24, 2019 15:09 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter.com talks to Nelson DeMille and his son, Alex DeMille, about their newest thriller, The Deserter and first collaboration. Nelson shares the effect his time in the army had on his writing and discusses the only past collaboration he's had. Alex discusses his transition to novel writing from his screenwriting career. Books discussed in this episode: The Deserter by Nelson DeMille The Cuban Affair by Nelson DeMille Plum Island by Nelson DeMille Sign...
Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille: The Deserter
October 24, 2019 15:09 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter.com talks to Nelson DeMille and his son, Alex DeMille, about their newest thriller, The Deserter and first collaboration. Nelson shares the effect his time in the army had on his writing and discusses the only past collaboration he's had. Alex discusses his transition to novel writing from his screenwriting career. Books discussed in this episode: The Deserter by Nelson DeMille The Cuban Affair by Nelson DeMille Plum Island by Nelson DeMille Sign...
Marjan Kamali: The Stationery Shop
October 17, 2019 21:45 - 53 minutes - 98.7 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Marjan Kamali about her latest book, The Stationery Shop, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Discussed in this interview: The Stationery Shop Together Tea
Marjan Kamali
October 17, 2019 21:45 - 53 minutes - 98.7 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Marjan Kamali about her latest book, The Stationery Shop, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Discussed in this interview: The Stationery Shop Together Tea
Karen White
October 15, 2019 21:18 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Karen White about her latest book in the Tradd Street Series, The Christmas Spirits of Tradd Street. Karen also goes in depth on her experiences with Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig in writing their collaborative book, All the Ways We Said Goodbye. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: THE CHRISTMAS SPIRITS OF TRADD STREET by Karen White ALL THE WAYS WE SAID GOODBYE by Karen White, Lauren Willig, and Beatriz Williams THE GLASS OCEAN by Ka...
Karen White: The Christmas Spirits of Tradd Street
October 15, 2019 21:18 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Karen White about her latest book in the Tradd Street Series, The Christmas Spirits of Tradd Street. Karen also goes in depth on her experiences with Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig in writing their collaborative book, All the Ways We Said Goodbye. BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: THE CHRISTMAS SPIRITS OF TRADD STREET by Karen White ALL THE WAYS WE SAID GOODBYE by Karen White, Lauren Willig, and Beatriz Williams THE GLASS OCEAN by Ka...
Raymond Khoury
October 11, 2019 17:04 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Raymond Khoury about his new book, EMPIRE OF LIES. They discuss the complexities of time travel in stories and the ways in which Raymond's research helped him construct a fully realized, modern-day Ottoman Empire. They also talk about his "Templar past" with Steve Berry, as they both published Templar books in 2006. Books discussed in this episode: Raymond Khoury: EMPIRE OF LIES THE LAST TEMPLAR Steve Berry: THE TEMPLAR L...
Raymond Khoury: Empire of Lies
October 11, 2019 17:04 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Raymond Khoury about his new book, EMPIRE OF LIES. They discuss the complexities of time travel in stories and the ways in which Raymond's research helped him construct a fully realized, modern-day Ottoman Empire. They also talk about his "Templar past" with Steve Berry, as they both published Templar books in 2006. Books discussed in this episode: Raymond Khoury: EMPIRE OF LIES THE LAST TEMPLAR Steve Berry: THE TEMPLAR L...
Fiona Davis: The Chelsea Girls
October 08, 2019 20:30 - 51 minutes - 71 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Fiona Davis about her latest book, THE CHELSEA GIRLS, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection, as well as her earlier works, each of which is set in an iconic New York building. THE CHELSEA GIRLS: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/... THE MASTERPIECE: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/... THE ADDRESS: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/... THE DOLLHOUSE: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/... Fiona Davis on Bookreporter: https...
Fiona Davis
October 08, 2019 20:30 - 51 minutes - 71 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Fiona Davis about her latest book, THE CHELSEA GIRLS, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection, as well as her earlier works, each of which is set in an iconic New York building. THE CHELSEA GIRLS: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/... THE MASTERPIECE: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/... THE ADDRESS: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/... THE DOLLHOUSE: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/... Fiona Davis on Bookreporter: https...
Patti Callahan: Becoming Mrs. Lewis
September 30, 2019 21:30 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Patti Callahan, author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis, about her research and her writing about the life of Joy Davidman, the wife of C.S. Lewis. They also discuss Patti's new podcast, "Behind the Scenes of Becoming Mrs. Lewis," which will give readers more insight into Joy and the writing of the book. Books discussed in this episode: Becoming Mrs. Lewis A Naked Tree: Love Sonnets to C.S. Lewis and Other Poems by Joy Davidman
Patti Callahan
September 30, 2019 21:30 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Patti Callahan, author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis, about her research and her writing about the life of Joy Davidman, the wife of C.S. Lewis. They also discuss Patti's new podcast, "Behind the Scenes of Becoming Mrs. Lewis," which will give readers more insight into Joy and the writing of the book. Books discussed in this episode: Becoming Mrs. Lewis A Naked Tree: Love Sonnets to C.S. Lewis and Other Poems by Joy Davidman
Linwood Barclay
September 17, 2019 12:00 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Linwood Barclay about his latest book, Elevator Pitch, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Discussed in this interview: Elevator Pitch A Noise Downstairs Parting Shot The Twenty-Three Far From True Broken Promise Linwood Barclay on Bookreporter Stephen King: Pet Semetary 11-22-63 The Institute The Stand The Long Walk by Richard Bachman Ross Macdonald: The Chill The Instant Enemy The Zebra Stand Hearse ...
Linwood Barclay: Elevator Pitch
September 17, 2019 12:00 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Linwood Barclay about his latest book, Elevator Pitch, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Discussed in this interview: Elevator Pitch A Noise Downstairs Parting Shot The Twenty-Three Far From True Broken Promise Linwood Barclay on Bookreporter Stephen King: Pet Semetary 11-22-63 The Institute The Stand The Long Walk by Richard Bachman Ross Macdonald: The Chill The Instant Enemy The Zebra Stand Hearse ...
Gilly Macmillan
September 12, 2019 15:49 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Gilly Macmillan about her latest book, The Nanny, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Books discussed in this interview: The Nanny I Know You Know Odd Child Out The Perfect Girl What She Knew Gilly Macmillan on Bookreporter.com Sign up for the weekly Bookreporter.com newsletter here Gilly Macmillan's Website
Gilly Macmillan: The Nanny
September 12, 2019 15:49 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Gilly Macmillan about her latest book, The Nanny, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Books discussed in this interview: The Nanny I Know You Know Odd Child Out The Perfect Girl What She Knew Gilly Macmillan on Bookreporter.com Sign up for the weekly Bookreporter.com newsletter here Gilly Macmillan's Website
Mary Beth Keane
August 27, 2019 19:05 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Mary Beth Keane about her novel, Ask Again, Yes, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection and Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show Summer Read. Ask Again, Yes Bookreporter Review Ask Again, Yes, Bets On Commentary: Read an excerpt from Ask Again, Yes Mary Beth Keane on Bookreporter Mary Beth Keane - Official Website Sign up for the weekly Bookreporter.com newsletter here
Mary Beth Keane: Ask Again, Yes
August 27, 2019 19:05 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBCarol Fitzgerald from Bookreporter talks to Mary Beth Keane about her novel, Ask Again, Yes, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection and Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show Summer Read. Ask Again, Yes Bookreporter Review Ask Again, Yes, Bets On Commentary: Read an excerpt from Ask Again, Yes Mary Beth Keane on Bookreporter Mary Beth Keane - Official Website Sign up for the weekly Bookreporter.com newsletter here