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Bookreporter Talks To2023 Bookreporter Bets On Selections: Books We're Betting You'll LoveCarol Fitzgerald shares commentary about her 44 Bookreporter Bets On selections from 2023. These are books that she is betting Bookreporter readers will love! Podcast interviews are available for the asterisked authors. Carol’s Three Top Titles of 2023 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See * Homecoming by Kate Morton * The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger * Fiction Go As a River by Shelley Read * Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok * Yellowface by R.F. Kuang The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar * The Better Half by Alli Fran...
2023-12-151h 33Bookreporter Talks ToSarah Pekkanen: Gone TonightSarah Pekkanen joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest thriller, GONE TONIGHT. In this mother/daughter story, a mother will do anything she can to keep her daughter, who is now in her 20s, safe and living near her. She had her daughter as a teen and has been long estranged from her family. The book is told from the points of view of both the mother and the daughter. Sarah talks about ratcheting up the tension while also doing a slow reveal. Parts of the book take place in a memory care unit, and she...
2023-09-1451 minBookreporter Talks ToAngie Kim: Happiness FallsAngie Kim joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her new novel, HAPPINESS FALLS, which packs so much between its pages. It’s a family story with a mystery woven through. And much of the book revolves around the young son, Eugene, who has Angelman syndrome --- and what he may know about the disappearance of their father/husband. Angie talks about how long this story was in her head --- more than a decade --- and why she felt that this was the right time to tell it. She notes that she aimed to look at the im...
2023-09-121h 25Bookreporter Talks ToMelanie Benjamin: California GoldenMelanie Benjamin joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest work of historical fiction, CALIFORNIA GOLDEN. Set in Southern California in the ‘50s and ‘60s, the story is built around Carol --- a prize-winning surfer at a time when women were not big contenders in the sport --- and her two daughters, Mindy and Ginger. Melanie discusses the structure of the book with the daughters’ story coming first, then the mother’s, and finally all of them together. She also delves into how the lives of women have changed over the past decades, as well as her research on surfing...
2023-08-281h 03Bookreporter Talks ToShari Lapena: Everyone Here is LyingCarol Fitzgerald talks to Shari Lapena about her latest thriller, EVERYONE HERE IS LYING. Carol has christened Shari “the Queen of the One-Sit Read,” as every time she starts reading one of her books, she does not stop until she finishes. And she is not alone; we are hearing this from other readers. Shari talks about how the book opens and sets the story up, and from there how the neighbors all become part of the plot. The ending will make you stop and say, “That is so perfect.” Shari discusses her writing process, her drafts and early passes on her b...
2023-08-1851 minBookreporter Talks ToTracey Lange: The Connellys of County DownCarol Fitzgerald talks to Tracey Lange about her second novel, THE CONNELLYS OF COUNTY DOWN, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Tracey talks about the Connelly siblings, what she thought was special about each of them, and how her background in behavioral health helped her in developing them and their various situations. The themes of loyalty and love are at the core of this book, and she discusses how they came together. And yes, she explains where she got all the jokes that Conor tells and the story behind the fairy tale. She also touches upon her debut...
2023-08-1544 minBookreporter Talks ToNaomi Hirahara: EvergreenNaomi Hirahara joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest mystery, EVERGREEN. The story once again features Aki Ito, who readers met in CLARK AND DIVISION. Aki has now moved back to Los Angeles from Chicago where her family was displaced during World War II. Naomi talks about her research for this book, some of which was drawn from relatives, as well as her work over the past decades. She explains how EVERGREEN works well as a stand-alone novel and what brought her and the publisher to call these books Japantown mysteries. Carol shares how they give an insightful lo...
2023-08-1457 minBookreporter Talks ToLiz Nugent: Strange Sally DiamondLiz Nugent joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her new thriller, STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Liz reminds Carol that they spoke in 2017 about her debut, UNRAVELING OLIVER; it was her first interview. She explains how she developed the character of Sally. Carol was astonished to learn that this latest novel was not plotted, but rather written stream-of-consciousness. Liz also talks about letters that were shared with Sally and why they were woven into the story. She notes that while there are a lot of dark things insinuated in the book, they are not...
2023-08-041h 06Bookreporter Talks ToAlli Frank and Asha Youmans: The Better HalfAlli Frank and Asha Youmans make a return visit to “Bookreporter Talks To” to share their thoughts on their latest book, THE BETTER HALF — a Bookreporter Bets On selection — with Carol Fitzgerald. They talk about what they brought to their protagonist, Nina Morgan Clarke, who is the first Black female head of the very tony Royal-Hawkins School. Nina quickly learns that, along with being in charge of student life, she must manage a board and lots of parental expectations. Alli shares that she knew this would not be a job for her, though she had thought she did want that rol...
2023-07-281h 17Bookreporter Talks ToCarolyn Mackler: The Wife AppCarolyn Mackler joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her first book for adults, THE WIFE APP. Carol was a huge fan of Carolyn’s YA novels, including THE EARTH, MY BUTT, AND OTHER BIG ROUND THINGS; TANGLED; GUYAHOLIC; VEGAN VIRGIN VALENTINE; and LOVE AND OTHER FOUR-LETTER WORDS. Carolyn got the idea for this book talking to her mom friends about the kind of work that typically is handled by women in the family — filling out school forms, arguing with the insurance company, and so much more. In THE WIFE APP, three divorced women join forces to create an app wher...
2023-07-2151 minBookreporter Talks ToAdrienne Brodeur: Little MonstersAdrienne Brodeur joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her novel, LITTLE MONSTERS, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. They talk characters — and each shares her favorite — as well as the story’s structure with multiple points of view. Adrienne has spent summers on the Cape for as long as she can remember, and her writing so beautifully about the place gives a clear picture of how much she loves it — and treasures time there. After writing her memoir, WILD GAME, where her mother was a central character, Adrienne noted that the mother is absent in her novel. T...
2023-07-1353 min
Aww Man10.12.2022 - Show 79: Garbage as public art edition01. Oscar TV Wills And His Heartbreakers - Don't Reach Cross My Plate (single / 1959 / Speed)
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02. Splizz - Pflasterstrand (Splizz / 2022 / self-released)
https://splizz.bandcamp.com
03. Palberta - Pharmacy (Chips For Dinner / 2022 / Wharf Cat)
https://palbertapalberta.bandcamp.com
04. The Megatons - Isis (single / 1962 / Jell)
05. The Jolly Jacks - Rock The House (single / 1965 / Landa)
06. Sorge - Ultimo Sacro Rituale (Demo / 2022 / self-released)
https://sorge1.bandcamp.com
07. Free Refills - Miss America's Lab Rat (Singles: 2021-2022 / 2022 / self-released)
https://freerefills.bandcamp.com
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Songs from especially good 2022 releases
08. Editrix - Horse Girls (Editrix II: Editrix Goes To Hell / 2022 / Exploding In Sound)
https://editrix.bandcamp.com/
09. Exwhite - Es...
2022-12-102h 00
Where's Beverly?TNG Genesis, or "The Hot Tub Frog Episode" with The Spinal Frontier PodcastGrab your sunhat and a margarita, it's the hottub frog episode y'all. Kelley and Eryn from Spinal Frontier Pod join us to discuss Genesis, arguably the most scientifically accurate and critically acclaimed TNG episode of all time... How many mittens does an octopus wear, cat=iguana I guess, time to reverse the polarity, Geordi really is the MVP and do we really have time to unpack spider Barclay?
2022-08-171h 16
Listen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookLegacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History Audiobook by Sean BeanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 504967
Title: Legacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History
Author: Sean Bean
Narrator: Sean Bean
Format: Unabridged
Length: 02:16:38
Language: English
Release date: 05-06-21
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: History, World, Military
Summary:
The Second World War ended over 75 years ago, and the number of men and women who lived through it is rapidly dwindling. But its legacy casts a long shadow, and the memories of those who experienced the conflict left both powerful stories and often a complex inheritance behind for their children and grandchildren.
In this...
2021-05-072h 16
Relish The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Next-Level!Legacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History by Sean BeanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504967to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Legacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History
Author: Sean Bean
Narrator: Sean Bean
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 16 minutes
Release date: May 6, 2021
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
The Second World War ended over 75 years ago, and the number of men and women who lived through it is rapidly dwindling. But its legacy casts a long shadow, and the memories of those who experienced the conflict left both powerful stories and often a complex inheritance behind for their children and grandchildren. In this series, Sean Bean investigates how the trauma...
2021-05-062h 16Listen To The Most Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Today!Legacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History by Sean BeanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504967to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Legacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History
Author: Sean Bean
Narrator: Sean Bean
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 16 minutes
Release date: May 6, 2021
Genres: Military
Publisher's Summary:
The Second World War ended over 75 years ago, and the number of men and women who lived through it is rapidly dwindling. But its legacy casts a long shadow, and the memories of those who experienced the conflict left both powerful stories and often a complex inheritance behind for their children and grandchildren. In this series, Sean Bean investigates how the trauma...
2021-05-062h 16
Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in History, WorldLegacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History by Sean BeanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504967 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Legacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History Author: Sean Bean Narrator: Sean Bean Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 16 minutes Release date: May 6, 2021 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: The Second World War ended over 75 years ago, and the number of men and women who lived through it is rapidly dwindling. But its legacy casts a long shadow, and the memories of those who experienced the conflict left both powerful stories and often a complex inheritance behind for their children and grandchildren. In this series, Sean Bean investigates how the...
2021-05-0605 minFind Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in History, WorldLegacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History by Sean BeanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504967to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Legacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History
Author: Sean Bean
Narrator: Sean Bean
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 16 minutes
Release date: May 6, 2021
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
The Second World War ended over 75 years ago, and the number of men and women who lived through it is rapidly dwindling. But its legacy casts a long shadow, and the memories of those who experienced the conflict left both powerful stories and often a complex inheritance behind for their children and grandchildren. In this series, Sean Bean investigates how the trauma...
2021-05-062h 16Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in History, MilitaryLegacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History by Sean BeanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504967to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Legacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History
Author: Sean Bean
Narrator: Sean Bean
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 16 minutes
Release date: May 6, 2021
Genres: Military
Publisher's Summary:
The Second World War ended over 75 years ago, and the number of men and women who lived through it is rapidly dwindling. But its legacy casts a long shadow, and the memories of those who experienced the conflict left both powerful stories and often a complex inheritance behind for their children and grandchildren. In this series, Sean Bean investigates how the trauma...
2021-05-062h 16
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in History, MilitaryLegacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History by Sean BeanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504967 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Legacy of War: A BBC World War 2 History Author: Sean Bean Narrator: Sean Bean Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 16 minutes Release date: May 6, 2021 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: The Second World War ended over 75 years ago, and the number of men and women who lived through it is rapidly dwindling. But its legacy casts a long shadow, and the memories of those who experienced the conflict left both powerful stories and often a complex inheritance behind for their children and grandchildren. In this series, Sean Bean investigates how the...
2021-05-0605 min