Latest Booknerd Podcast Episodes
Booked Solid's Annual Summer Reading Roundup
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - May 31, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutesFeatured Titles: Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell Clear by Carys Davies Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang The Bad Ones by Melissa Albert Exordia by Seth Dickinson Remarkably Bright Creatures by She...
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - April 26, 2024 18:10 - 28 minutesKathleen, Kat, and James come face to face with unexpected horrors and unfriendly in-laws in Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s book Mexican Gothic. Join our hosts as they discuss the Gothic novel, the strangling grasp of the patriarchy, and the terror of the fungi kingdom. Please take our survey to help us ...
The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - March 29, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutesKathleen, Kat, and James travel down the Silk Road and encounter con artists, storytellers, and danger around every corner in Daniel Nayeri’s book The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams. Join our hosts as they discuss unreliable narrators, historical jokes, and the joy of finding ...
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - February 23, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutesKathleen, Kat, and James read N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season and discover a rich fantasy world full of dark secrets, unsolved mysteries, and the beginning of the end of the world. Kathleen shows off her detective skills by catching a twist before it is revealed, Kat looks at the systems at play,...
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - December 18, 2023 18:45 - 31 minutesThis month, Kat, Kathleen, and James read the first nonfiction book of the season, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. The group discusses the horrific conspiracy that the book documents against members of the Osage Nation in the 1920s, the shocking systems of oppression and exploitation t...
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - November 01, 2023 14:57 - 25 minutesThis month, Kat, Kathleen, and James saddle up to explore a genre that they all rarely read: historical fiction, courtesy of Geraldine Brooks' award-winning novel Horse. Tune in for a discussion about history and commodification, and discover which of the hosts doesn't like horses.Please take our...
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - October 19, 2023 18:34 - 34 minutesThis month, Kathleen, Kat, and James venture into the unexplored depths of Julia Armfield’s haunting book, Our Wives Under the Sea. Kat loves the characters, Kathleen is fascinated by the mystery, and James can’t stop thinking about a tragic fateful decision. Join our hosts as they discuss grief,...
Summer Reading Roundup and Exciting Fall Releases
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - September 30, 2023 16:04 - 42 minutesPlease take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us know what you enjoy and what improvements we can make for the future. To place a hold on any of the titles mentioned in this episode, check out our Booked Solid reading list on the New Canaan Library website.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - August 31, 2023 18:48 - 29 minutesKathleen and James channel their inner teen detectives and dive into Holly Jackson’s devious YA thriller, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. This month the discussion focuses on intrepid teen sleuths, the trouble with using homework as an excuse for investigating a murder, and fun with localization. ...
Justin Newland - The Genes of Isis - Author Interview - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 5 Episode 9
JeanBookNerd Podcast - July 10, 2023 23:37 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Narry chats with author JUSTIN NEWLAND about his book, THE GENES OF ISIS. JUSTIN NEWLAND Website: https://www.justinnewland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjustinnewland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.newland.author/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j...
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - June 30, 2023 15:31 - 29 minutesThis month, Kathleen and James travel to Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children to discuss the fantasy novella (and murder mystery!) Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire. Listen in as they discuss portal fantasies, found families, and where their magical doors would lead. Will this story ste...
Me (Moth) by Amber McBride
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - May 25, 2023 16:03 - 28 minutesThis month, Kathleen and James read the lush and lyrical novel in verse Me (Moth) by Amber McBride. Tune in for a discussion about identity, self-discovery, and spirituality, as seen through the lens of the life cycle of a moth. James and Kathleen love the language, but will the story haunt them ...
Babel by R.F. Kuang
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - March 31, 2023 19:58 - 31 minutesKathleen and James welcome special guest Kat to the podcast to discuss R.F. Kuang’s historical fantasy epic, Babel. Tune in for a discussion on empire, colonialism, and revolution, as well as everyone’s favorite bad dad, Professor Lovell. Will James and Kat’s enthusiasm for the book win over fant...
CARNIVAL ROW - Erik Oleson - Showrunner - Interview - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 5 Episode 8
JeanBookNerd Podcast - March 25, 2023 10:30 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Erik chats with the Showrunner of Amazon's CARNIVAL ROW, ERIK OLESON. Season Finale out now on Amazon Prime Video ERIK OLESON IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1140282 Twitter: https://twitter.com/erikoleson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinemford/ Watch Carnival Ro...
CARNIVAL ROW - Caroline Ford & Arty Froushan - Interview - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 5 Episode 7
JeanBookNerd Podcast - March 03, 2023 12:35 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Erik chats with CAROLINE FORD and ARTY FROUSHAN from Amazon's CARNIVAL ROW. Season Finale out now on Amazon Prime Video CAROLINE FORD IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4234598 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinemford/ ARTY FROUSHAN IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/n...
CARNIVAL ROW - Andrew Gower & Tamzin Merchant - Interview - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 5 Episode 6
JeanBookNerd Podcast - February 21, 2023 22:59 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Erik chats with the Spurnrose siblings, Ezra and Imogen from Amazon's CARNIVAL ROW. Season Finale out now on Amazon Prime Video ANDREW GOWER IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4362505/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theandrewgower/ TAMZIN MERCHANT IMDb: https://www.imdb.co...
Glenn Kaplan - Author - ANGELS OF AMBITION - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 5 Episode 5
JeanBookNerd Podcast - January 20, 2023 09:09 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Narry chats with New York Times Bestselling Author GLENN KAPLAN about his latest book ANGEL OF AMBITION GLENN KAPLAN Website: https://www.glennkaplan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkaplan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlennKaplanAuthor Goodreads: https://www...
Sean Addo - Filmmaker - ROOTED - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 5 Episode 4
JeanBookNerd Podcast - January 20, 2023 06:05 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Narry chats with Filmmaker SEAN ADDO about his supernatural thriller ROOTED. SEAN ADDO Website: https://www.seanaddo.xyz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doppachief/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.addo IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5107514/ ROOTED IMDb: https://...
Justin Newland - Author - The Old Dragon's Head - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 5 Episode 3
JeanBookNerd Podcast - January 16, 2023 00:15 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Narry chats with author JUSTIN NEWLAND about his book, THE OLD DRAGON'S HEAD. JUSTIN NEWLAND Website: https://www.justinnewland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjustinnewland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.newland.author/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/...
Ryûhei Kitamura - Director/Writer - THE PRICE WE PAY - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 5 Episode 2
JeanBookNerd Podcast - January 15, 2023 13:08 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Erik chats with the Director and Writer of the film, THE PRICE WE PAY (2022), Ryûhei Kitamura. RYUHEI KITAMURA Website: http://www.ryuheikitamura.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryuhei_kitamura/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0457565/ THE PRICE WE PAY IMDb: https://...
Anna Gomez & Kristoffer Polaha - Author - Where the Sun Rises - JeannBookNerd Podcast - Season 5 Episode 1
JeanBookNerd Podcast - January 12, 2023 11:12 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Narry chats with author duo of ANNA GOMEZ and KRISTOFFER POLAHA about the second book of the From Kona with Love universe, WHERE THE SUN RISES. ANNA GOMEZ Website: https://www.annagomezbooks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annagomezbooks Twitter: https://twitter.com/An...
Naz Kutub - Author - The Loophole - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 4 Episode 9
JeanBookNerd Podcast - November 26, 2022 12:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Narry chats with author Naz Kutub as he discusses his newest YA novel, THE LOOOPHOLE. NAZ KUTUB Website: https://www.nazkutub.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/nazkutub Twitter: https://twitter.com/nazkutub THE LOOPHOLE Amazon: https://amzn.to/3F5NsSI To learn more abo...
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - November 23, 2022 15:53 - 23 minutesKathleen and James join forces to pull off one last job… talking about Leigh Bardugo’s excellent fantasy heist, Six of Crows. James fails to keep his cool and cracks under the pressure. Kathleen discovers she enjoys fantasy heists and tries to reconcile this fact with the person she thought she w...
John Gray - Author - The Desecrated - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 4 Episode 8
JeanBookNerd Podcast - November 06, 2022 01:01 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Erik chats with author JOHN GRAY as he discusses his first novel, THE DESECRATED. JOHN GRAY Website: https://www.johngrayofficial.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/bayrdge Twitter: https://twitter.com/JThomasGray IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0336726/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2...
Circe by Madeline Miller
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - October 26, 2022 17:08 - 32 minutesKathleen and James get together and explore an incredible retelling of a myth that fully realizes its characters in new and exciting ways. James reveals that he is a verifiable fanboy for Greek mythology while singing this novel’s praises. Kathleen welcomes James to the podcast and tries to keep ...
"Nothing To See Here" by Kevin Wilson
BOOKED SOLID: A New Canaan Library Podcast for Adventurous Readers Across All Genres - August 04, 2022 12:06 - 38 minutesPlease take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us know what you enjoy and what improvements we can make for the future. To place a hold on any of the titles mentioned in this episode, check out our Booked Solid reading list on the New Canaan Library website.
Alex Kiester - Author - The Truth About Ben and June - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 4 Episode 7
JeanBookNerd Podcast - July 10, 2022 21:32 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Narry chats with author ALEX KIESTER as she discusses her latest book, THE TRUTH ABOUT BEN AND JUINE. ALEX KIESTER Website: https://www.alexkiester.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkiesterwriter/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19575823.Alex_Kieste...
Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson - Authors - Sands of Dune - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 4 Episode 6
JeanBookNerd Podcast - June 26, 2022 10:21 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Narry chats with authors BRIAN HERBERT and KEVIN J. ANDERSON as they shine a light upon the darker corners of the Dune universe with the latest book, SANDS OF DUNE. BRIAN HERBERT Website: https://www.brianherbertnovels.com/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/56.Br...
Priscilla Oliveras - Author - West Side Love Story - JeanBookNerd Podcast - Season 4 Episode 5
JeanBookNerd Podcast - June 06, 2022 22:41 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Narry chats with author PRISCILLA OLIVERAS about her new book WEST SIDE LOVE STORY PRISCILLA OLIVERAS Website: https://www.prisoliveras.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prisoliveras Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrisOliveras Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prisoliver...
Victoria Justice & Adam Demos - A Perfect Pairing - JeanBookNerd Podast - Season 4 Episode 5
JeanBookNerd Podcast - May 19, 2022 11:12 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJeanBookNerd's Narry chats with actors ADAM DEMOS & VICTORIA JUSTICE and discuss their involvement in the NETFLIX Film A PERFECT PAIRING ADAM DEMOS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam_demos/ VICTORIA JUSTICE Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/victoriajustice Twitter: http://www.twitte...