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The Jewish Lens PodcastThe Jewish Lens presents: the author of Go on Pretending, Alina Adams!Join author Jonathan Rosen, as he chats with the author of Go on Pretending, Alina Adams!Alina discusses her book Go on Pretending, writing for Soap Operas, the history of the Jewish Autonomous Region of Birobidzhan in the Soviet Union, & much more!2025-06-2350 min
Amusing JewsEp. 105: From Soaps to Historical Fiction – with novelist Alina AdamsAlina Adams is a New York Times bestselling author whose latest historical novel, Go On Pretending, explores three generations of Jewish women battling the tides of history from segregated 1950s America to the fall of the USSR to the rise of revolutionary Rojava. Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Alina’s websitehttps://alinaadams.com/ Go On Pretendinghttps://www.historythroughfiction.com/go-on-pretendingAlina’s Substackhttps://alinaa.substack.com/Amusing Jews Merch Storehttps://www.amusingjews.com/merch#!/ Subscribe to the Am...2025-06-1629 min
The Locher RoomAlina Adams Returns: Guiding Light, Soap Secrets & Her Powerful New NovelBestselling author Alina Adams returned to The Locher Room to talk about her brand-new historical novel, Go On Pretending—a powerful multigenerational saga spanning the golden age of 1950s television, the fall of the USSR, and the rise of the Women’s Revolution in Rojava, Syria.Soap fans will love the story’s deep connection to Guiding Light, as it follows Rose Janowitz, a trailblazing woman navigating the early days of TV soap operas while hiding a taboo romance with Jonas Cain, the African-American star who made Guiding Light a radio sensation. As Rose tries to protect both their...2025-06-101h 03
Real Coffee with Scott AdamsEpisode 2845 CWSA 05/20/25God's Debris: The Complete Works, Amazon https://tinyurl.com/GodsDebrisCompleteWorksFind my "extra" content on Locals: https://ScottAdams.Locals.comContent:Politics, Flying Cars, Home Depot Sales Spike, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Stephen Miller, America First Legal, NYS Grievance Committee, Letitia James, James Comey Sea Shells, President Trump, Biden's Note Cards, Biden's Teleprompter, Biden Aides Concealment Techniques, Kamala Harris, Biden's Prostate Cancer, Hakeem Jeffries, Laura Loomer, Harris Campaign Paid Endorsements, Rep. LaMonica McIver Assault Charges, Alina Habba, US Budget Debt Crisis, US Deficit Death Spiral, CBS President Resignation, Epstein Suicide Controversy, TPS Venezuelans, India...2025-05-201h 01
History Through Fiction - The PodcastAlina Adams and Kyra Davis LurieThis episode is sponsored by Anne Dean, author of Far Side of Revenge – Filled with captivating, complex characters, Far Side of Revenge is a remarkable feat of storytelling. The world of medieval Ireland springs to life before your eyes.
In the final episode of Season 8, Alina Adams and Kyra Davis Lurie engage in a compelling conversation. They discuss the inspiration behind The Great Mann, focusing on the two Black characters from The Great Gatsby. Alina shares the "What if?" question that led to Go On Pretending. The authors address cultural appropriation, differentiating genuine representation from inauthenticity, and talk about facing pu...2025-05-0547 min
It's Pronounced MemwahWhat Have We Here? Portraits of a Life by Billy Dee WilliamsBuy Billy Dee's memwah hereThank you to Alina Adams for recommending this memwah!Follow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah PodcastVisit us at Pronounced MemwahMusic: "Promenade" themeBuy Wendi's booksI'm Wearing Tunics NowGinger Mancino, Kid ComedianSocksWendi's Substack2025-04-2823 min
Book Notification PodcastNew Book Releases: April 28th to May 4th, 2025We say goodbye to the old month and enter the new month in the best way possible – with approximately 500 new books coming out during that period!As the old saying goes – April showers bring May books!This week's ten books:The Murder Machine by Heather Graham 00:56Breaking Coven, Building Dreams 02:21The Rambo Report by Nat Segaloff 04:09Love Her Darkly by L.T. Vargus and Tim McBain 06:11Stone Cold Murder by Kris Bock 07:20Go On Pretending by Alina Adams 08:52If Two Are Dead by Rick Mofina 11:39Hot Neighbor Summer by C...2025-04-2718 minIt's Pronounced MemwahWhat Have We Here? Portraits of a Life by Billy Dee WilliamsBuy Billy Dee's memwah hereThank you to Alina Adams for recommending this memwah!Follow us on Instagram: Memwah PodcastJoin our Facebook group! Memwah PodcastVisit us at Pronounced MemwahMusic: "Promenade" themeBuy Wendi's booksI'm Wearing Tunics NowGinger Mancino, Kid ComedianSocksWendi's Substack2025-04-1400 min
Real Coffee with Scott AdamsEpisode 2807 CWSA 04/12/25God's Debris: The Complete Works, Amazon https://tinyurl.com/GodsDebrisCompleteWorksFind my "extra" content on Locals: https://ScottAdams.Locals.comContent:Politics, ChatGPT Update, President Trump's Yearly Physical, Alina Habba, NJ Governor Probe, Larry Fink, European US Tourism, Democrats Imaginary Concerns, President Trump, Elon Musk, Bill Maher's Trump Meeting, Tariff Negotiation Variables, DOGE Social Security, Glenn Greenwald, Chicken-head Chaos Technique, Chaos Senior Fear Strategy, Political Poll Who Cares More, 2026 Midterms, Voter ID, NOAA Climate Research Budget, Peter Navarro's Ron Vara, Product IP Laws, Scott Adams~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you would like...2025-04-121h 02
Mark SimoneFULL SHOW: Stocks Tumble, Eric Adams isn't done yet, Bruce Springsteen is releasing what!?Mayor Eric Adams is running as an independent in the Mayoral Race in NYC. The Reciprocal Tariffs will only be temporary until deals are made with other countries. Stocks are tumbling on Trump's Tariff News. Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. Steve thinks Trump chew off more than he could take with the tariffs. The Short-Term pain may not be the best. Will robots take over jobs in the future? 7 lost Bruce Springsteen albums are coming out in June. Is Trump's NJ's Federal Prosecutor Alina Habba being unprofessional with her appearance? Older women are very concerned about the MAGA movement. Is...2025-04-031h 06
History Through Fiction - The PodcastAnnouncing Season 8Announcing Season 8 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, hosted by the founder of History Through Fiction Colin Mustful! This season is packed with engaging stories and fascinating insights from a diverse group of authors. Highlights include Costanza Cosati's exploration of ancient civilizations in Babylonia and Sarah Penner's intriguing mystery, The Amalfi Curse. We'll also have episodes from four History Through Fiction authors, C.W. Towarnicki, Jillian Forsberg, Alina Adams, and J. E. Weiner. From historical narratives to thrilling mysteries, each episode promises to captivate and inspire. Join us as we explore new perspectives and delve into the rich tapestry of...2025-02-0101 min
1000 Zeichen. Und mehr.#16 ÜberLeben LebensWert. Ein moralisches Dilemma
Heute gibt es eine Leseprobe. Und zwar aus dem Buch »ÜberLeben LebensWert« von Agatha Huxley. Das Buch ist ein tiefgründiger, gesellschaftskritischer Roman, Agathas Debüt und ist vor zwei Tagen erschienen.
Die Streetworkerin Karo engagiert sich für Suchtkranke und kämpft verzweifelt gegen die Krankheit ihres Sohnes. Ein erschütterndes Erlebnis ihrer Vergangenheit bringt sie dazu, das drogenkranke Mädchen Alina bei sich zu Hause aufzunehmen. Die Unerbittlichkeit der Sucht trifft auf die Feinfühligkeit ihres Sohnes. Ein Ausflug an den Abgrund der Gesellschaft.
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email: 1000zeichen.podcast@gmx.de...2024-11-2739 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsSoap Operas, Family Sagas & the Immigrant Experience with Alina Adams (E101)Send us a textIn today’s episode, I am chatting with Alina Adams. Alina is a New Your Time best-selling author, soap opera insider and pioneer in online storytelling. She was born in the Soviet Union and immigrated with her parents to the U.S. at age 7, where she learned English by watching American soap operas at their home in San Francisco. Alina’s childhood and immigration experience was the inspiration for her two latest historical fiction novels, “The Nesting Dolls” (2020) and “My Mother’s Secret: A Novel of the Jewish Autonomous Region” (2022). Episode Highlights:...2024-09-0550 min
The Shelf WarmersThe business of booksThis week, we discuss some of the pitfalls and concerns when you're getting started selling your books.
"No one buys books," Elle Griffin
"Yes, People Still Buy Books," Lincoln Michel
"Is Everyone Selling More Books Than You?," Alina Adams
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The Education Gadfly Show#926: What “Young Sheldon” teaches about parenting, with Alina AdamsOn this week’s Education Gadfly Show podcast, Alina Adams, a New York Times best-selling author, joins Mike and David to discuss the parenting lessons she learned from watching “Young Sheldon.” Then, on the Research Minute, Adam examines a new study investigating the rigor (or lack thereof) of online credit recovery courses.Recommended content: “I watched the parenting on ‘Young Sheldon’… and did the exact opposite” —Alina Adams, Education Next“Fun fact: ‘Young Sheldon’ provides insight into parenting bright children” —Jonathan Plucker, Education Next“Time to press ‘pause’ on credit recovery” —Adam Tyner, Fordham InstituteJennifer Darling-Aduana, Carol...2024-06-2628 min
Real Coffee with Scott AdamsEpisode 2487 CWSA 05/27/24My book Reframe Your Brain, available now on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/3bwr9fm8
Find my "extra" content on Locals: https://ScottAdams.Locals.com
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Politics, Climate Justice Alliance, Senator Capito, Mike Goodwin, Libertarian Nominee, President Trump, Trump VP Selection, Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, Dana Bash, Certifying 2024 Election, Vivek Ramaswamy, Alina Habba, Judge Merchan, Greta Susteren, Byron York, James Carville, Better Political Messaging, DNC Jaime Harrison, Ross Ulbricht Pardon, Justice System Credibility, J6 Political Prisoners, Political Prisoner Peter Navarro, President Biden, King Randall School For Boys, Scott Adams
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AlchemistX: Innovators InsideThe Intersection of Innovation and Sustainability with Alina AdamsIn this episode of AlchemistX Innovators Inside podcast, Ian Bergman chats with Alina Adams about her journey from physics and engineering into the world of startups focused on sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Alina, who has a track record of launching companies and teaching the next wave of entrepreneurs, shares her insights into how businesses can make a real difference in the world. She talks about the crucial balance between making a profit and having a positive impact, highlighting the roles everyone from consumers to big corporations and governments plays in pushing for a more sustainable future.
The...2024-02-2049 min
History, Books & Wine PodcastThe Jewish Autonomous Region with Guest Author Alina AdamsToday we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Alina Adams. On this episode we’re going to talk about Birobidzhan, the world's first Jewish Autonomous Region, shining a light on an aspect of Jewish and Soviet history very few know anything about.Paired with this episode:Alina: Tea but in the evening will have vodkaLori: Tazo Tea but in the evening will have a Josh cab sauvEliza: Elizabeth Spencer Cabernet SauvignonAlina's Book:My Mother's SecretWhat Alina is Readin...2024-02-1338 min
Historical Fiction: UnpackedAlina Adams—The Jewish Autonomous RegionI learned so much from this conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author Alina Adams about her latest novel, My Mother's Secret. We discussed the Jewish autonomous region of Birobidzhan established by Stalin in 1931 and Alina's own childhood and immigration story as well as her long and winding road to writing books in her favorite genre.
Here's the description of My Mother's Secret from Amazon:
With his dying breath, Lena's father asks his family a cryptic question: "You couldn't tell, could you?" After his passing, Lena stumbles upon the answer that changes her life forever.
As her revolutionary neighbor mysteriously...2023-09-2836 min
Beyond the Legal Limit with Jeffrey Lichtman8 Days, 3 Cases, $11M in Fraud — and 7 Days in Jail / Mayor In Da Club Admits NYC Was Destroyed by His Own Party / MAGA Super Mad / Alina Habooby Strikes AgainThis episode explains Jeff’s strategy behind achieving practically three no-jail federal sentencings in eight days — on cases totaling $11 million in fraud. Jeff also reveals that NYC Mayor Adams finally admits that the Biden administration’s open border policy has destroyed his city. MAGA is mad at Jeff — the voicemail one of them left is priceless — and the Proud Boys actually think Trump will save them. Finally, Trump’s brainless mouthpiece strikes again.Receive episodes directly to your inbox.
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FMKlit Pod94. Con Artists!A thief steals something while a con artist convinces you to give it to them. Even if it's your heart! Which is why today we're doing con artists! For this felonious episode we read "Thieves at Heart" by Alina Adams and "The Hellion's Waltz: Feminine Pursuits" by Olivia Waite. Our hosts discuss when the shameful secrets aren't juicy enough, when the male love interest doesn't realize he's in a romcom, and Claire wants to break someone's hands!
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