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The Watchung Booksellers PodcastEpisode 38: Historical FictionIn this episode of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast, authors Laurie Lico Albanese and Anastasia Rubis discuss reading and writing historical fiction.Laurie Lico Albanese is a historical novelist, most recently of the acclaimed novel Hester, which gives voice to Hester Prynne in a retelling of The Scarlet Letter. Hester was a Book of the Month club selection and an Audible and Goodreads Best Books of 2022. Laurie’s previous historical novels include Stolen Beauty, about the famed Gustav Klimt portrait known as The Lady in Gold. She lives in Montclair with her husband, where they raised the...2025-03-1846 min
Elena Meets the AuthorTrailblazer of Journalism: Anastasia Rubis Talks About Her Novel OrianaIn today’s episode, I sat down with Anastasia Rubis—who goes by Stacy—to dive into her debut novel, Oriana. In the book, Stacy chronicles the life of pioneering Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci, whose fearless interviews with world leaders like Henry Kissinger, Gaddafi, and Golda Meir made her a trailblazer in journalism. I loved hearing Stacy read a compelling excerpt that perfectly captures Fallaci’s confrontational style with Kissinger.We explored everything from Fallaci’s unique approach to journalism and the challenges of balancing love and a demanding career, to how her childhood during World War II shaped...2025-02-0752 min
Lost in JerseyOvercoming RejectionAuthor Anastasia Rubis shares her debut novel, ORIANA, which she published at 64. She reveals her 11-year journey of rejections, editing, graduate school, and what ultimately helped her cross the publishing line. In ORIANA, she explores the extraordinary life of journalist Oriana Fallaci (description below). In our conversation, Rubis opens up about perseverance and chasing dreams no matter your age and shares how Oriana’s fierce determination became a role model for her own tenacity. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a historical fiction fan, or need a little nudge to follow your dreams, this episode is f...2024-12-1034 min
Lost in JerseyElection? What Election? We got Book and TV Recs!Can a haircut cure post-election blues? Since we can't go around cutting all our listeners' hair, we have done the next best thing.We are sharing our best books and streaming picks. We implore you to TAKE A BREAK from the news! At least for a little bit. Fresh off the Montclair Film Festival, we discuss Sean Baker's winning film Anora and Mikey Madison's mesmerizing performance that is still bouncing around in our brains. AI wants us to say we have plenty of reflections and insights in this episode, but we can't guarantee that.Regardless, take...2024-11-1218 min
Read With Your Ears, Explore With Your Heart With Full AudiobookOriana: A Novel of Oriana Fallaci Audiobook by Anastasia RubisListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 803882
Title: Oriana: A Novel of Oriana Fallaci
Author: Anastasia Rubis
Narrator: Anthoula Katsimatides
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11:00:00
Language: English
Release date: 10-22-24
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Contemporary Women
Summary:
Oriana Fallaci was born a rebel. She fought beside her father at age fourteen in Italy's Resistance against the Nazis and overcame poverty, the lack of a university education, and relentless sexism in the newsroom. By 1973 when she moved to New York, Oriana Fallaci was hailed by Newsweek as the greatest interviewer of...2024-10-2211h 00
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Title: Oriana: A Novel of Oriana Fallaci
Author: Anastasia Rubis
Narrator: Anthoula Katsimatides
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 36 minutes
Release date: October 22, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
Oriana Fallaci was born a rebel. She fought beside her father at age fourteen in Italy's Resistance against the Nazis and overcame poverty, the lack of a university education, and relentless sexism in the newsroom. By 1973 when she moved to New York, Oriana Fallaci was hailed by Newsweek as the greatest interviewer of her day. She became famous...2024-10-2211h 36Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalOriana: A Novel of Oriana Fallaci by Anastasia RubisPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/803882to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Oriana: A Novel of Oriana Fallaci
Author: Anastasia Rubis
Narrator: Anthoula Katsimatides
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 36 minutes
Release date: October 22, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Oriana Fallaci was born a rebel. She fought beside her father at age fourteen in Italy's Resistance against the Nazis and overcame poverty, the lack of a university education, and relentless sexism in the newsroom. By 1973 when she moved to New York, Oriana Fallaci was hailed by Newsweek as the greatest interviewer of her day. She became famous...2024-10-2211h 36
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenOriana: A Novel of Oriana Fallaci by Anastasia RubisPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/803882 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Oriana: A Novel of Oriana Fallaci Author: Anastasia Rubis Narrator: Anthoula Katsimatides Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 36 minutes Release date: October 22, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Oriana Fallaci was born a rebel. She fought beside her father at age fourteen in Italy's Resistance against the Nazis and overcame poverty, the lack of a university education, and relentless sexism in the newsroom. By 1973 when she moved to New York, Oriana Fallaci was hailed by Newsweek as the greatest interviewer of her day. She...2024-10-2230 minAccess Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenOriana: A Novel of Oriana Fallaci by Anastasia RubisPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/803882to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Oriana: A Novel of Oriana Fallaci
Author: Anastasia Rubis
Narrator: Anthoula Katsimatides
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 36 minutes
Release date: October 22, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
Oriana Fallaci was born a rebel. She fought beside her father at age fourteen in Italy's Resistance against the Nazis and overcame poverty, the lack of a university education, and relentless sexism in the newsroom. By 1973 when she moved to New York, Oriana Fallaci was hailed by Newsweek as the greatest interviewer of her day. She became...2024-10-2211h 36