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Beyond the PhIrst Page
Club Meeting 2 - The Golem and the Jinni
eyond the Phirst Page - Episode 2 - "The Golem and the Jinni" Description: Welcome back to "Beyond the Phirst Page" with Phebe and Phil! In our second episode, we dive into the mystical world of "The Golem and the Jinni" by Helene Wecker. This tale blends elements of Jewish and Arab folk mythology in the setting of turn-of-the-century New York City. đ About the Book: "The Golem and the Jinni" is Helene Wecker's debut novel, which intricately weaves together the stories of two supernatural creatures in New York. The novel is celebrated for its rich storytelling and unique blend of cul...
2024-01-26
29 min
Dawnversations with Anthony Podcast
Improve Your Self-Esteem - HELENE DAVIES
Send us a textOn todays podcast Helene Davies joins us to talk about body image, relationship with food and exercise, mindset and confidence. Such a great person and conversation!!! I hope you love it! You can find her: Instagram @ thebodyliberationcoach www.thebodyliberationcoach.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn9792/messageAUDIO ONLY EPISODEFIND DAWN HERE:https://linktr.ee/dawnversations Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://u...
2023-02-10
31 min
Writer Craft Podcast
Ep95: A Year in Review
 Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 95 of the podcast and it's December 14, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: A Year in Review PATREON: No new patrons this week,  A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on th...
2022-12-15
39 min
Finding Genius Podcast
Getting In Touch With The Writing Process With Novelist Helene Wecker
Today, we learn about the creative writing process straight from an Award-winning historical fantasy novelist. Helene Wecker is the author of The Golem and the Jinni and its sequel, The Hidden Palace â two books that have captured the imagination of readers around the globe⊠Helene comes from a Jewish background, and she uses her life experiences to inspire her work. With a passion for writing that has been present from a young age, Helene has developed her creative approach over the years, leading to the engaging telling of fascinating stories. Join the discussion to discover: H...
2022-10-30
41 min
The Good Question Podcast
Uncovering The Creative Process Of Award-Winning Author Helene Wecker
In this episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Helene Wecker. Helene is the author of the Mythopoeic Award-winning historical fantasy novel The Golem and the Jinni and its sequel, The Hidden Palace. Today, she joins the podcast to discuss her work, background, and writing process. Helene was an aspiring writer from a young age, and as time went on, she started writing short stories that ultimately blossomed into a successful career path. Drawing inspiration from a number of distinct elements related to her Jewish heritage, Helene has created a work of literature that is truly...
2022-10-26
40 min
Wine, Women and Words
Exploring Hidden Palaces with Helene Wecker
We get to talk with Helene Wecker about both The Golem and the Jinni and Hidden Palaces. Diana and Helene commiserate over historical fiction woes and Helene's science fiction influences. Get your copy of Hidden Palaces and The Golem and the Jinni at our bookshop. Â
2022-10-13
1h 05
Wine, Women and Words
"The Unquiet Dead" with Stacie Murphy
Stacie Murphy returns to the show to discuss "The Unquiet Dead," the next adventure of Amelia and Jonas (the characters from her debut novel "A Deadly Fortune"). We discuss the agent-author relationship, Stacie's experience working with a sensitivty reader, expanding her characters' world in book two and much more! Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Unquiet Dead" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
2022-09-28
41 min
Wine, Women and Words
"The Accidental Pinup" with Danielle Jackson
Author Danielle Jackson joins us to discuss her debut novel "The Accidental Pinup." We discuss Danielle's inspiration and research process behind "Dreamland," the lingerie line featured in the novel, how Danielle's past career as a publicist in publishing prepared her to become an author and much more! Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Accidental Pinup" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop. Â
2022-09-08
27 min
Wine, Women and Words
"Ben & Beatriz" with Katalina Gamarra
Author Katalina Gamarra joins us to discuss her debut novel, "Ben & Beatriz." We have a mini Shakespeare nerd-out session before discussing Katalina's inspiration for a modern-day Beatriz, how her theater background helped her write dialogue in the novel and much, much more! Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Ben & Beatriz" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
2022-09-08
37 min
Wine, Women and Words
"Dark Earth" with Rebecca Stott
Author Rebecca Stott joins us to discuss her latest novel, "Dark Eart" set during the Dark Ages in Londinium, the Roman settlement in Britain. We nerd out on research (of course) and archaeology, the brooch that inspired the novel, the meaning behind the title and much more. Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Dark Earth" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
2022-09-08
31 min
College Commons
Immigrant âAliensâ â Literally
Author Helene Wecker and the immigrant experience told through the lives of mythical monsters. Helene Weckerâs first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was awarded the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature, the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel, and the Harold U. Ribalow Prize, and was nominated for a Nebula Award and a World Fantasy Award. Its sequel, The Hidden Palace, was published in June 2021, and received a National Jewish Book Award and a Golden Poppy Award. A Midwest native, she holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from Co...
2022-08-30
28 min
http://gallifreysmostwanted.libsyn.com/podcast
Gallifrey's Most Wanted Episode 127 -- The Curse of Peladon
The Third Doctor and Jo land on Peladon and get drawn into court intrige. Can they make sure that Peladon can join the Galactic Ferderation and stop Hepesh. What do Ross and Vic think of this comfortable little Doctor Who tale? Vic recommends: The Golem and Jinni By Helen Wecker https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-golem-and-the-jinni-helene-wecker?variant=32131834511394 The Double Helix By Dr James Watson https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/126061.The_Double_Helix Â
2022-08-28
52 min
Swords & Starships
Mythology!
Send us a textMyths, legends and lore are more than ancient stories, they provide fertile inspiration to some of our favorite novels! Brittney and Joshua share four of their favorite mythology inspired reads from around the world.Brittney's Picks:The Girl Who Fell Beneath The Sea by Axie OhBull by David ElliottJoshua's Picks:The Star-touched Queen by Roshani ChokshiThe Golem And The Jinni by Helene WeckerThings We Talked About:A clip from Intervention (S5...
2022-07-22
53 min
Between Two Pews
Sibling Rivalry: July 17th, 2022
Welcome back to Between Two Pews with Stephen Caine! Much like Trinity Sunday, Stephen has some bones to pick with this passage (Luke 10:38-42). We bring in historian and scholar Dr. Marita von Weissenberg to chat with us about the famed sisters Martha and Mary whom Jesus often took shelter with on his journeys. Frustration with Jesus playing favorites abounds, but we also get to hear several delightful stories that our medieval ancestors told about Jesus-- the veracity of which is...dubious, but hey, the stories are REALLY entertaining. THE TEXT: Now as they went on their...
2022-07-14
1h 07
A Book for Everyone podcast
Why We Read...Fantasy
Join Beth and Pearl as they talk about the wide-ranging genre of fantasy. From epic fantasy to low fantasy, from paranormal to afrofantasy, there is something for everyone in this episode. High Fantasy Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Mists of Avalon Marion Zimmer Bradley The Song of the Lioness quartet by Tamora Pierce Sabriel by Garth Nix A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin Low Fantasy The House on the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune The Ten Thousand Doors of January by A...
2022-04-18
50 min
Book Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)
The Machine Was a Vampire (The Incomparable Mothership 600)
In this six-hundredth episode of The Incomparable, recorded across two separate sessions, we talk about a whole bunch of novelsânamely, our picks for the best SF/F novels of the first decade of The Incomparable, the 2010s! For our purposes, weâre designating the âdecadeâ as 2010-2019. Along the way, we may ponder the most important question a reader should ask: Are there Zeppelins? Host Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Aleen Simms, Erika Ensign and David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Round One: Scott - The Dream of Perpe...
2022-02-04
1h 55
The Incomparable Mothership
The Machine Was a Vampire
In this six-hundredth episode of The Incomparable, recorded across two separate sessions, we talk about a whole bunch of novelsânamely, our picks for the best SF/F novels of the first decade of The Incomparable, the 2010s! For our purposes, weâre designating the âdecadeâ as 2010-2019. Along the way, we may ponder the most important question a reader should ask: Are there Zeppelins? 2010s book draft Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Dan Moren, Glenn Fleishman, Aleen Simms, Erika Ensign and David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Round One: Scott...
2022-02-04
1h 55
Jewish Magic
E:20 Jewitch Book Recommendations
In this episode, Michele introduces new podcast segments and announces news for the future of the podcast. She recommends 10 fiction books for the Jewish Witch interested in something new to read. Parshah for the week: Shemot Quote of the Week- 0:0:38 âBooks may well be the only true magic.â - Alice Hoffman Book Recommendations: 0:0:58 The Red Tent by Anita Diamant The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman The Marriage of Opposites by Alic...
2021-12-20
11 min
Two Girls and a Grape
The Christmas Spirit Series: Gin
In the first of their Christmas spirit episodes, Anne and Drea are visited by the ghost of gin past. Anne tells Drea all about the London gin craze and they share a beet and ginger gin martini. Recommendations include: Future Gin and Gin Mare, baked brie and artichoke dip, short stories by the writer Saki, especially âBertieâs Christmas Eve,â and the novel The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Want to learn more about the history of gin? Check out Gin: A Global History by Lesley Jacobs Solomonson or âThe Intoxicating History of Ginâ by Anthony Lane, published in The New...
2021-12-12
58 min
Page Break with Brian McClellan
Ep 23 - Helene Wecker - Novelist
Brian's guest this week is novelist Helene Wecker. Helene is author of the best-selling and award-winning book, the Golem and the Jinni and its recent follow up, The Hidden Palace. Helene and Brian are also debut buddiesâtheir first books came out the same month in April of 2013.Helene and Brian talk about writing classes and pursuing higher education for creative writing, the despair when a book just isnât clicking, the loneliness of being a writer, and the way life can get in the way of a creative job. Enjoy his conversation with Helene Wecker!
2021-12-07
1h 15
Vox Vomitus
Author Helene Wecker, Interviewed By authors Jennifer Anne Gordon and Allison Martine
www.helenewecker.com/ Helene Weckerâs first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was awarded the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature, the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel, and the Harold U. Ribalow Prize, and was nominated for a Nebula Award and a World Fantasy Award. A Midwest native, she holds a B.A. in English from Carleton College and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from Columbia University. Her work has appeared in literary journals such as Joyland and Catamaran, as well as the fantasy anthology The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories. She cu...
2021-09-24
48 min
Reading Envy
Reading Envy 229: Second Contact with Tom Merritt
Author and podcaster Tom Merritt joins Jenny to talk about books, mostly science fiction and fantasy, and Tom shares about his newest book, Project V.E.R.A. Jenny knows Tom from the Sword and Laser Book Club and Podcast, but it's not his only project!Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 229: Second Contact Subscribe to the podcast via this link:Â Feedburner Or subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: Subscribe Or listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via Stitcher Or listen t...
2021-09-21
00 min
Star Trek and the Jews
Part I - Captain David Gold: Don't Call it a Midrash
The first half of our deep dive in Captain David Gold, lead character of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers eBook series, and one of the most prominent Jewish characters in the Star Trek literary world. Guest Heidi Rabinowitz, host of The Book of Life podcast and Jewish children's librarian, joins us to unpack these stories and the state of the Jewish children's literary world. -- HSHW: "Creative Couplings" by Glenn Hauman & Aaron Rosenberg, which can be found in the anthology book Star Trek: Corps of Engineers: Creative Couplings, or alternatively in Books #47 and #48 of the...
2021-08-09
38 min
Rick Kleffel:Narrative SpeciesâThe Agony Column
2107: A 2021 Interview with Helene Wecker
Helene Wecker discusses The Hidden Palace.
2021-07-30
00 min
Books, Broads, & Booze
The Golem and the Jinni
Join Monica and I was we discuss, The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Chava is a creature made of clay by a disgraced rabbi. Ahmad is a jinni born of fire. They meet each other in NYC. Itâs a historical fantasy fiction romance with Jewish mysticism and middle eastern myths woven all together. As always, drink responsibly. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay
2021-07-25
25 min
Booklicious Podcast
The Hidden Palace: By Helene Wecker | Book Review Podcast
The Hidden Palace: By Helene Wecker Website: https://gobookmart.com âA blend of romance, Mary Shelley-esque horror, and folkloreâŠ. Wecker skillfully combines the storylines of Chava the Golem and Ahmad the Jinni and numerous other players, good and evil, in an enchanting tale that pleases on every page.â                           -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) âImpressiveâŠstorytelling Ă la DickensâŠA satisfying, mature sequel to The Golem and the Jinni, continuing the magical story of two immigrant mythological characters from the turn of the 20th century to the outbreak of WWI.â              -- Publishers Weekly âSpanning more than a decade and touching on major early-twen...
2021-07-06
02 min
Booklicious Podcast
The Hidden Palace: By Helene Wecker | Book Review Podcast
The Hidden Palace: By Helene Wecker Website: https://gobookmart.com âA blend of romance, Mary Shelley-esque horror, and folkloreâŠ. Wecker skillfully combines the storylines of Chava the Golem and Ahmad the Jinni and numerous other players, good and evil, in an enchanting tale that pleases on every page.â                           -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) âImpressiveâŠstorytelling Ă la DickensâŠA satisfying, mature sequel to The Golem and the Jinni, continuing the magical story of two immigrant mythological characters from the turn of the 20th century to the outbreak of WWI.â              -- Publishers Weekly âSpanning more than a decade and touching on major early-twen...
2021-07-06
02 min
Infatuated
Lady Liberty and Pomegranate Seeds
This week, Emily tells us about the unlikely friendship between two mythical creatures in The Golem and the Djinni by Helene Wecker, while Rebecca shares a poetic technique she loves in works by Sabrina Benaim and Louise GlĂŒck. We talk about our writing bucket lists, answer an interesting film question, and find out which Crow from Six of Crows we would be. Rebecca also shares a song that bridges our shared loves! Â Our infatuations: The Golem and the Djinni - Helene Wecker (i) - (Depression and Other Magic Tricks - Sa...
2021-07-02
1h 20
Narrated
104: The Hidden Palace
The Hidden Palace, written by Helene Wecker and narrated by George Guidall is the much anticipated sequel to The Golem and the Jinni. The Hidden Palace [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] Â The Golem and the Jinni [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Episode 14] Â Our Favorite Audiobooks of 2020Episode 85
2021-06-15
08 min
Book Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)
The Worst Way to Write a Book, Ever (The Incomparable Mothership 569)
Back in 2014, we read Helene Weckerâs novel âThe Golem and the Jinni,â and we liked it! Little did we know that she was listening to us⊠and that she would end up as an Incomparable panelist! Now a sequel, âThe Hidden Palace: A Novel of the Golem and the Jinniâ has arrived! In this special episode, Jason and Helene discuss the first novel, how real life can intrude on a publishing schedule, the value and temptation of research, and how âThe Hidden Palaceâ ultimately came together. Host Jason Snell with Helene Wecker Referenced Works ...
2021-06-05
1h 32
The Incomparable Mothership
The Worst Way to Write a Book, Ever
Back in 2014, we read Helene Weckerâs novel âThe Golem and the Jinni,â and we liked it! Little did we know that she was listening to us⊠and that she would end up as an Incomparable panelist! Now a sequel, âThe Hidden Palace: A Novel of the Golem and the Jinniâ has arrived! In this special episode, Jason and Helene discuss the first novel, how real life can intrude on a publishing schedule, the value and temptation of research, and how âThe Hidden Palaceâ ultimately came together. Helene Wecker and "The Hidden Palace" Jason Snell with Helene Weck...
2021-06-05
1h 32
Uncanny Valley | WIRED
Vaccine Incentives, From Donuts to Dollars
So, you want to vaccinate your populace. Sometimes it's not enough to appeal to people's basic sense of self-preservation. You have to find other ways to entice them. Governments in states like Ohio, California, and West Virginia have announced plans to offer vaccine lotteries. The premise is simple: Get vaccinated, and you could win upwards of $1 million. Now, private companies are following suit, offering their own bonuses and sweepstakes to encourage customers to vaccinateâand to open up their wallets.This week, we talk with WIRED senior correspondent Adam Rogers about the behavioral science of vaccine lotteries, an...
2021-06-04
31 min
Random Trek
"Too Short a Season" (TNG) with Helene Wecker
Helene Wecker, author, joins Scott to discuss TNGâs âToo Short a Seasonâ (S1E16). Topics include book hoarding, indie bookstore websites, The Hidden Palace (it is good, you should buy it and then read it), and bad old age makeup.
2021-05-14
50 min
Keep It Fictional
Most Anticipated Reads of Spring/Summer 2021 Part 2
Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia continue to gush about books they are looking forward to reading this summer. Be sure to check out Part One. Books mentioned in this episode: The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin, Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia, The Very Nice Box by Eve Gleichman and Laura Blackett, The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker, The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo, My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Grapham Jones, Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu, Afterparties by Anthony Veasna So, If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy...
2021-05-04
46 min
Writing and Breathing
29: Helene Wecker
Helene Wecker (The Golem and the Djinni, The Hidden Palace) joins Antony to discuss telling details, research that both enlightens and frustrates, and pulling the spine out of a manuscript.Helene Wecker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heleneweckerHelene Wecker on the web: https://www.helenewecker.com***Antony on Twitter:Â https://twitter.com/AntonyJohnstonAntony on the web:Â https://AntonyJohnston.com/
2021-04-19
1h 12
Currently Reading
Season 3, Episode 34: The Reading Playground + Genres We Shy Away From
On this weekâs episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: immersive reading and a bookish gift Current Reads: we are all over the playground of reading taste Deep Dive: we discuss which genres we shy away from Book Presses: a few memoirs for those of you who shy away (ahem, Meredith) As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If youâd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, donât scro...
2021-04-05
47 min
The Library Love Fest Podcast
An Interview with Helene Wecker, Author of THE HIDDEN PALACE
On this episode, Chris Connolly interviews Helene Wecker, author of THE HIDDEN PALACE, available on June 8, 2021. Find show notes here: bit.ly/weckerpod For more information, go to librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.
2021-03-26
36 min
Finding Favorites with Leah Jones
Maria Carson explores Discworld with Cheery Littlebottom
Maria Carson, a Jewish scholar in Pittsburgh, takes us on an exploration of Terry Pratchett's fantasy series known as Discworld. More specifically, Maria shares why she loves the character Cheery Littlebottom more than anyone else in the expansive universe. Show Links and Notes Terry Pratchett's Discworld Cheery Littlebottom bio Guards Guards   Wyrd Sisters Going Postal Feet of Clay Thud The Fifth Elephant The Watch on BBC (an explainer) Jasper Fforde and the Thursday Next series Cairo Geniza The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
2021-02-22
57 min
O Nome do Livro
Favoritos por GĂȘnero / O Nome do Livro #62
Nesse episĂłdio, Juliana Leuenroth,  Luana Werb e Rafael Kalebe respondem Ă tag "Livros Favoritos de Cada GĂȘnero" (criada pela ReniĂ©re, do Palavras Radioativas). Livros citados no episĂłdio: O continente, de Ărico VerĂssimo Assassinato no expresso do oriente, de Agatha Christie Golem e o gĂȘnio, de Helene Wecker Tambores da chuva, de Ismail KadarĂ© Marcelo, marmelo, martelo, de Ruth Rocha A mĂŁo esquerda da escuridĂŁo, de Ursula LeGuin A amiga genial, de Elena Ferrante Alguma poesia, de Carlos Drummond de Andrade NecropolĂtica, de Achille Mbembe Fun home, de  Alison Bechdel O quarto...
2021-02-05
1h 32
Edit Your Darlings
Episode 10: "They're Giving You a Map" (Feat. Whitney Hill)
write_wherever on Instagram and Twitter, whitneyhillwrites.com for websiteShadows of Otherside series: Elemental, Eldritch Spark, Ethereal SecretsBetaBooks: https://betabooks.co/Fiverr, a platform for all sorts of freelance services: https://www.fiverr.com/#RevPit: https://reviseresub.com/annual-contestJeni Chappelle, editor: https://www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/linksTweet: What it looks like around Ardenâs house: https://twitter.com/write_wherever/status/1341140392482402305?s=20Pitch Wars: https://pitchwars.org/DV Pit: https://www.dvpit.com/Tessera Editorial BIPOC mentorship program: ht...
2021-01-19
24 min
All the Books!
New Releases and More for January 19, 2021
This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss The Rib King, Last Night at the Telegraph Club, Remote Control, and more great books.Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit o...
2021-01-19
49 min
The Fantasy Inn Podcast
66: Our Most Anticipated Books of 2021
After at least a decade, 2020 is over! With a little luck, 2021 will be a better and brighter year for all of us. If nothing else, there are certainly a lot of great books to look forward to! The Inn attempts to narrow down the dozens of books they're excited about for 2021, as well as set some reading goals for the upcoming year. What We're Reading: Sara: Squire Archie's Rectory Christmas by Harper Fox Jenia: Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge Kop: Vaseline Buddha by Jung Young Moon, translated by Yewon Jung Travis: Carved...
2021-01-05
40 min
Tiny Town Library Podcast
Episode 13- Best of 2020
Weâre pulled together a list of the best books of 2020. Join us as we take a look back at 2020 for the highs and lows of the year. Amy: 2020 New Fiction 1. The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel 2. Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy 3. Greenwood by Michael Christie 4. Beheld by TaraShea Nesbit 5. Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore 6. The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow 7. The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E.Schwab 8. The Southern Book Clubâs Guide to Slayi...
2020-12-30
1h 24
The Other 51
Back to the Book with Rob Rokicki
Composer and lyricist Rob Rokicki joins Brian to do a deep dive into The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Rob and Brian talk about The Lightning Thiefâs long journey from a one-hour free show made for kids to a full-on Broadway musical. Rob discusses how he got involved in the project, how he became familiar with the world of Percy Jackson and how he worked to make a show that rang true to the seriesâ devoted fans. Rob describes how he worked collaboratively with book writer Joe Tracz to stay true to the books, how early...
2020-12-30
33 min
The Incomparable Star Wars feed
The Incomparable 546: Cracks In His Armor
Is this the way? We break down the second season of âThe Mandalorian,â which sees our title character struggling with his own identity as a Mandalorian as well as coming to grips with the important task of protecting the child that heâs been caring for. Whatâs the difference between good and bad fan service? How many different spin-off shows were being set up this season? And we workshop a Baby Yoda sitcom. Host Jason Snell with Antony Johnston, Dan Moren, James Thomson, Helene Wecker and Kelly Guimont.
2020-12-27
1h 32
The Incomparable Mothership
Cracks In His Armor
Is this the way? We break down the second season of âThe Mandalorian,â which sees our title character struggling with his own identity as a Mandalorian as well as coming to grips with the important task of protecting the child that heâs been caring for. Whatâs the difference between good and bad fan service? How many different spin-off shows were being set up this season? And we workshop a Baby Yoda sitcom. "The Mandalorian" season 2 Jason Snell with Antony Johnston, Dan Moren, James Thomson, Helene Wecker and Kelly Guimont Referenced Works ...
2020-12-27
1h 32
Live Outrageously with Lady Grey
Discovering Magic with Helene Wecker
Send us a textNYT best-selling author, Helene Wecker, shares her thoughts on busting down barriers, discovering magic, and having an outrageous partner. Learn more about her perspective as we discuss:writing her first novelthe importance of staying "loose" as a writer capturing her family's Jewish and Arab American storiesher outrageous washi tape adviceGuest BiographyHelene Weckerâs first novel, The Golem and the Jinni, was awarded the Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature, the VCU Cabell Award for First Novel, and the Harold U. Ribalow Prize, and was nominated for a Neb...
2020-12-17
42 min
The Incomparable Star Wars feed
TeeVee 672: The Mandalorian S2E1 Review: "Chapter 9: The Marshal"
A Complicated Profession is back to cover season 2 of The Mandalorian, and host Dan Moren welcomes podcaster and author Helene Wecker to discuss the evolution of our protagonist from season one, having your tropes and eating them too, and whether there are more than six things in the Star Wars universe. Host Dan Moren with Helene Wecker.
2020-11-01
1h 05
A Complicated Profession: "Star Wars" on TV
The Mandalorian S2E1: "Chapter 9: The Marshal"
A Complicated Profession is back to cover season 2 of The Mandalorian, and host Dan Moren welcomes podcaster and author Helene Wecker to discuss the evolution of our protagonist from season one, having your tropes and eating them too, and whether there are more than six things in the Star Wars universe. Host Dan Moren with Helene Wecker Referenced Works Show Notes & Links W. Earl Brown on being cast in The Mandalorian Behind the Sand Raider sign language
2020-11-01
1h 05
TeeVee
The Mandalorian S2E1 Review: "Chapter 9: The Marshal"
A Complicated Profession is back to cover season 2 of The Mandalorian, and host Dan Moren welcomes podcaster and author Helene Wecker to discuss the evolution of our protagonist from season one, having your tropes and eating them too, and whether there are more than six things in the Star Wars universe.
2020-11-01
1h 05
Enchanted Ink
I Dream of Jinni
Tune in this week to learn about the magical beings known as jinn (genies). Discover their origins, mythology and historical significance through the lens of Helene Weckerâs debut novel, The Golem and the Jinni. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enchantedink/support
2020-08-20
20 min
Friendlier
What's getting us through
What's getting us throughWith stay-at-home orders and social distancing we have had more time at home than ever before. We share some of our favorite things that are bringing us joy and helping us through this unprecedented time. Here are the links to things we mentioned in the show:Home Cooking podcastPod Save AmericaGourmet MakesCall of the MidwifeDance MomsSchitt's CreekCosmic Kids YogaSesame StreetMagic School BusOK GoGolem and the Jinni by Helene WeckerDutch House by Ann PatchettBringing Down the Duke by Evie DunmoreWell Met by Jenn DeLucaRoxaboxen by Alice McLerran and Barbara Cooney (and here on...
2020-06-16
36 min
Friendlier
Food in the time of COVID-19
The pandemic has changed a lot about how we shop for food and plan meals. We discuss what those changes look like, as well as the snacks weâre enjoying and the things we might want to take forward after things settle. And we come at this topic from a place of privilege. If, like us, youâre doing okay with food, check out Feeding America for ways to help others who are experiencing food insecurity.Life latelySarah upped her laundry game by investing in some new clothespins, and Abby is taking a dail...
2020-05-19
25 min
Books on Books
Episode 2 | The Stationery Shop & Dr Space Junk Vs the Universe
In this episode, we discuss: The Stationery Shop by Marjan KamaliDr Space Junk Vs the Universe by Alice GormanThe Golem and the Jinni by Helene WeckerA Tale for the Time Being Ruth Ozeki Becoming by Michelle ObamaLearn more about our work at PATH.org
2020-05-11
19 min
Random Trek
"When the Bough Breaks" (TNG) with Helene Wecker
Helene Wecker, writer and Scottâs Internet pal, joins Scott to discuss TNGâs When The Bough Breaks (S1E17). Listen as we struggle to remember watching this episode for the first time, chat about picky kidnappers, and say hello and goodbye to the Aldeans for the first and last time. Please note: This episode was recorded several months ago in the âbefore time.â COVID-19 wasnât even a thing, so listen with that context.
2020-04-02
45 min
The Incomparable Doctor Who feed
The Incomparable Mothership 506: Hold My Infinite Beers
This week we review the just-completed season of âDoctor Who.â Itâs the second year for showrunner Chris Chibnall and star Jodie Whittaker, and this one felt like a real return to form after a tentative set of episodes in 2018. What do we make of the showâs canon-altering revelations? Which episodes were good and which ones were stinkers? How do you make the Cybermen interesting? Howâs the fam holding up? Curl up in a haunted houseâor just go sit on a lounge chair for three hoursâand listen to this episode, followed by the Masterâs TED Talk.
2020-03-15
1h 39
Quoth the Camser
Episode 65: Book Recs for MakeWorkWork
I listened to MakeWorkWork (MWW 22: Kinda Wild But Also Fun) for the first time today and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a talk show by by Hrefna HelgadĂłttir (Habbi) & Hailley Griffis. They chatted about books in this episode and I was inspired to jump in with some recommendations. So, here goes. Firstly, the podcast I mentioned is The Incomparable. Here's a book episode mentioned one my my book recommendations: 33 Percent RuleThe Calculating StarsNovel by Mary Robinette KowalFifth Business(The Deptford Trilogy #1)by Robertson Davies,The Golem a...
2020-02-14
14 min
The Incomparable Star Wars feed
The Incomparable 498: That Puppet Has an Agent
Grab a tracking fob and saddle up a bluurg, because itâs time to discuss âThe Mandalorian,â the first live-action Star Wars TV series. Why is the showâs main character always wearing a mask? How much merchandise money did Disney forego in order to keep Baby Yoda a secret? Is the Mandalorian capable of providing an environment in which Baby Yoda can thrive? Why is serving tea so civilized? Weâve got to get us one of those jet packs. Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Helene Wecker, Chip Sudderth and Aleen Simms.
2020-01-25
1h 12
The Tome Show
The Golem and the Jinni (Tome Book Club)
In this episode Tracy, Eric, and Jeff discuss The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker.  Thanks to our sponsor, Easy Roller Dice! Links: Tracy on Twitter  Tracy on the Web  Eric on Twitter  Jeff on Twitter  Thetomeshow.com  Patreon.com/thetomeshow  Â
2018-10-17
54 min
The Tome Show
The Golem and the Jinni (Tome Book Club)
In this episode Tracy, Eric, and Jeff discuss The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker.  Thanks to our sponsor, Easy Roller Dice! Links: Tracy on Twitter  Tracy on the Web  Eric on Twitter  Jeff on Twitter  Thetomeshow.com  Patreon.com/thetomeshow  Â
2018-10-17
54 min
Inconceivable! (from Game Show)
The Whole Hasperat (Game Show 93)
Welcome back to âInconceivable!â, the show that tests two teamsâ knowledge of the nerdy, the useless, and the obscure. For this episode, recorded live at the World Science Fiction Convention in San Jose, CA, itâs a North American face-off, as Team USA takes on Team Canada. The panelists must identify fictional foods, figure out what character a group of actors have in common, and play a little game of musical mash-ups. Helene Wecker, Adam Rakunas, and Navah Wolfe represent the U.S. while Warren Frey, Erika Ensign, and Steven Schapansky fly the Canadian flag. Host Dan...
2018-08-21
35 min
The Incomparable Game Show
The Whole Hasperat
Welcome back to âInconceivable!â, the show that tests two teamsâ knowledge of the nerdy, the useless, and the obscure. For this episode, recorded live at the World Science Fiction Convention in San Jose, CA, itâs a North American face-off, as Team USA takes on Team Canada. The panelists must identify fictional foods, figure out what character a group of actors have in common, and play a little game of musical mash-ups. Helene Wecker, Adam Rakunas, and Navah Wolfe represent the U.S. while Warren Frey, Erika Ensign, and Steven Schapansky fly the Canadian flag. Inconcei...
2018-08-21
35 min
Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro
The Power of The Power of Kroll
Cast your minds back to the early days of Radio Free Skaro when there just hosts, Steven and Warren, and they would press record and then plan what they were going to talk about? Well, this episode is a throwback to those pre-smartphone days of the podcast, with Steven and Warren convening in a hotel room in San Jose, CA (home of WorldCon 76), along with guests Jason Snell, Helene Wecker, and Erika Ensign, to talk about how Doctor Who became a part of our lives, and where the show is going from here. What better way to celebrate our...
2018-08-19
00 min
Narrated
14: The Golem and the Jinni
The Golem and the Jinni is a literary fantasy novel written by Helene Wecker, narrated by George Guidall, and published by HarperAudio. Our discussion is spoiler-free. The Golem and the Jinni Start your free trial at Audible
2018-06-24
23 min
Chasing Creative
S4 E4: How We Waste Extra Time
Weâve all done it: said we had no time to get everything done, let alone do something creative. Sometimes, thatâs true. And other times, we need to take a look at how we are actually spending those little moments throughout the day and ask ourselves if not having enough time is the issue, or if we are maybe just wasting a little more than we think. Ashley and Abbie fess up on what they spend their âextraâ time on - and what they should be doing instead. Resources on Time Wasting I Know How She...
2017-11-06
52 min
Book Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)
Kids Love the Kaiser (An Autumn Reading List) (The Incomparable Mothership 377)
Here in North America, the leaves are brightly colored and thereâs a chill in the air. What better time to stay inside, make a warm pot of tea, and curl up with a good book? Our panel has many suggestions for excellent books to read if you or a friend is looking for a good science fiction or fantasy novel. Host Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Dan Moren and David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Scott - All Systems Red by Martha Wells David - Deathbird Stories or Strange Wine by Ha...
2017-10-28
1h 19
Chasing Creative
S4 E1 - Creative Conversations in Season 4
Chasing Creative is back for season 4! Tune in to hear more about what we have planned for the upcoming season and find out what weâve been up to in our creative lives lately. Good things we talked about Kendra at the Lazy Genius blog What Should I Read Next? podcast with Anne Bogel Mini Book Club Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Reading People by Anne Bogel The Golem and the Jinni by He...
2017-10-16
31 min
Couple's Book Club
Episode 7- The Golem and the Jinni
Lauren and Isaac read Helene Wecker's lovely 2013 novel The Golem and the Jinni and discuss the parts they liked and also the parts they liked even more.
2017-10-09
00 min
Random Trek
"Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy" (VOY) with Helene Wecker
Helene Wecker, author of âThe Golem and the Jinniâ, joins Scott to discuss VOYâs âTinker Tenor Doctor Spyâ (S6E4). Topics include the reasons not to project someoneâs fantasies in the holodeck, Harry Kim being the worst, and dramatically appearing pips.
2017-09-01
43 min
Get Booked
Harry Potter Meets Lord Of The Rings Meets Pokemon
Amanda and Jenn discuss classic retellings, post-Hamilton reads, small town stories, and more in this weekâs episode of Get Booked.This episode is sponsored by Penguin Random House Audio and Doubleday, publishers The Clockwork Dynasty, the new novel by Daniel Wilson.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.
2017-08-16
46 min
SCIFI SNAK
Ep. 36: Arrival / Story of Your Life
I dette afsnit ser vi bĂ„de pĂ„ en film og en novelle-samling. Novellesamlingen er Ted Chiangâs âStory of your life and othersâ hvorfra titelhistorien er blev til filmen Arrival, som blev lidt af en blockbuster i 2016. Lyt med, nĂ„r vi kaster os ud i at drĂžfte Ted Chiangâs cerebrale forfatterskab, hvor hver enkelt historie er en lille rubikskube, som lĂŠseren kan lĂžse og genlĂžse pĂ„ nye mĂ„der. Og hvordan gĂ„r det sĂ„ nĂ„r man hyrer âLois Laneâ, âHawkeyeâ og âSawâ og indspiller det som hollywood-film? Jens og Anders SCIFI Snakker âStory o...
2017-01-03
56 min
Get New Releases Audiobooks in Fiction, Literary
Divestment Audiobook by Helene Wecker
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Divestment Author: Helene Wecker Narrator: Widdi Turner Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Fiction, Literary Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Helene Wecker (The Golem and the Jinni) brings us inside the disintegrating mind of a German-Jewish grandmother in this sometimes chilling, sometimes heartwarming, consistently riveting story. When Gerda Kohl moves from the home in which she raised her family to a posh new retirement center, she must decide what to take with her and...
2016-09-01
29 min
Disruption
The D Word
Does the world have you feeling down, with Twitter verification FUBAR, burkinis banned on French beaches, and neighborhood community sites used for racial profiling? Don't worry, dinosaur pants are here to the rescue. FTFY! This episode of Disruption is sponsored by: Agenda Minder: A meeting is only as good as the agenda. Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code DISRUPTION. Links and Show Notes Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we...
2016-08-29
1h 17
Comic Book Club (from The Incomparable)
Kitty's in Space Now (The Incomparable 303)
We celebrate all of mutantkind with a broad discussion of Marvelâs Uncanny X-Men, especially the versions we grew up reading in comics. What makes their outsider status resonate? Where should new readers start? And we choose some of our favorite X-Men characters in a sequence of choices that is definitely not a draft. Host Jason Snell with Lisa Schmeiser, Merlin Mann, Helene Wecker and Monty Ashley.
2016-06-04
1h 24
Less Than or Equal
Helene Wecker
Helene and Aleen talk about writing, respecting other cultures, career choices, juggling parenting with authorship, and more! Guest Starring: Helene Wecker Links and Show Notes Helene on Twitter Helene's website The Golem and the Jinni: A Novel on Amazon The Incomparable's Zardoz Episode (Stay Inside My Aura)
2016-03-15
1h 00
Common Room: Passionate Discussion of Pop Culture, Food, Fitness, & Fashion!
Folklore + Myth Meet in 1920s NYC
Surprise! You might have noticed we already did an episode about The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker before. I wanted a do-over and a bit more of an in-depth discussion on the story. #AlltheTales was the perfect time to try again. A few of the questions we used to form our discussion were lifted straight out of the great online book club, NovelTea Book Club, run by our pal Kristin of My Life as a Tea Cup. Please check this thread out and the book club if you'd like great conversations and book recommendations. ...
2016-02-09
1h 02
Unjustly Maligned
"Constantine" with Helene Wecker
Nebula and World Fantasy Award-nominated author Helene Wecker joins Antony to talk Constantineâs unjustly maligned visual feast, the angelic Tilda Swinton, and the size of Keanuâs hands.
2015-08-31
1h 06
Clockwise
Betas are for Chumps
Apple Music's future prospects, whether anyone should use OS betas, the reality of iPad productivity features actually being used, and the merits of maintenance OS upgrades. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Justworks - Grow your business, not your busywork. Get 15% off with code CLOCKWISE. Guest Starring: Aleen Simms and Paul Kafasis Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership "Betas. Are. Not. Just. For. Developers." The End of All Things by John Scalzi Leviathan Wakes by James S...
2015-06-17
30 min
Rocket Surgery (from The Incomparable Mothership)
Stay Inside My Aura (The Incomparable Mothership 250)
Draw a beard on your face with a Sharpie, prepare to learn math via touch, and weâll take you to the second level! Our trek into films of questionable quality continues with John Boormanâs 1974 sci-fi epic âZardoz,â starring Sean Connery in a red diaper and a floating stone head. Even the writer/director/producer canât explain what happened, and neither can weâexcept maybe for Glenn. Host Jason Snell with Helene Wecker, Joe Rosensteel, Erika Ensign, Steve Lutz, David J. Loehr and Glenn Fleishman Sponsors Mailroute - Get your Inbox free of spam...
2015-06-06
1h 23
Rocket Surgery (from The Incomparable Mothership)
Stay Inside My Aura (The Incomparable Mothership 250)
Draw a beard on your face with a Sharpie, prepare to learn math via touch, and weâll take you to the second level! Our trek into films of questionable quality continues with John Boormanâs 1974 sci-fi epic âZardoz,â starring Sean Connery in a red diaper and a floating stone head. Even the writer/director/producer canât explain what happened, and neither can weâexcept maybe for Glenn. Host Jason Snell with Helene Wecker, Joe Rosensteel, Erika Ensign, Steve Lutz, David J. Loehr and Glenn Fleishman Sponsors Mailroute - Get your Inbox free of spam...
2015-06-06
1h 23
Random Trek
"Oasis" (ENT) with Helene Wecker
Helene Wecker, author of the fantastic âThe Golem and the Jinniâ joins Scott to discuss âOasisâ (ENT S1E20). What do you do when youâre stranded on an inhospitable planet? Create holographic friends and eat a lot of kumquats. And who is that in the back? Why, is that Odo? No, it is not.
2015-02-20
44 min
The Catapult
Ep 23: Kyle Chayka & Helene Wecker
Do you need to go somewhere new in order to find yourself? If you go somewhere new, can you even help learning more about who you are and what you want? This episode brings you two writers exploring these questions in very different ways: Kyle Chayka's essay, "Art Youth," explores expat and hipster culture in Beijing, and Helene Wecker's reading from her novel, The Golem and the Jinni, shows a lost, lonely Golem in 1899 New York trying to understand herself and her new world. CatapultReads.com // @CatapultReads // The Trebuchet
2015-01-19
25 min
Imaginary Worlds
The Golem and The Jinni
"The Golem and The Jinni" by Helene Wecker is one of my favorite novels in recent years. It's about two mythological characters meeting in late 19th century New York -- one from Arab culture and the other from Jewish folklore. The inspiration for the book came from real life. She's Jewish and her husband is Arab-American.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2015-01-15
25 min
Book Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)
Maps of London (The Incomparable Mothership 216)
London is a thriving modern metropolis, but beneath its streets and behind its doors are ancient, magical secrets. In this episode, a group of (North) Americans discuss some of our favorite London-based urban fantasy novels. This is a spoiler-light episode, so listen in and get ready to add a whole bunch of books to your to-read list. Plus, what are we reading? Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Dan Moren and David Burkhart Sponsors Lynda.com - Great online video training for experts and novices alike. Get a free seven-day trial with access...
2014-10-18
1h 07
The BoneBat Show
The BoneBat Show Episode 119: Voodoo Reptile Love Rocket!
This Episode: Steve and Gord ramp up the rage as they spin brand new cuts from Ice-T's legendary BODY COUNT, and get the low down on the band's history and new release Manslaughter from co-founder and guitarist ERNIE C! All this plus What Pisses Us Off, a preview of our forthcoming movie night at Scarecrow Video, a cosmic edition of Gord's Weird Stuff, and Multimedia Triage reviews of Bungie's Destiny game demo, the novel The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker, and the film Snowpiercer zip up the body bag in this maddened yet mellow episode 119 of The BoneBat...
2014-08-03
1h 20
richter.fm
der Weisheit LIII â Eis, Herzsteine & BĂŒcher
Warnung: Diese Sendung hat technische Probleme. Ihr könnt Sie trotzdem gefahrlos hören, aber am Ende der aktuellen Weisheit, ist zu erleben, wie es sich anhören wĂŒrde, wenn dieser Podcast nur von einer einzigen Person veranstaltet wĂŒrde. Aber Dank dem Fliegenden Spaghettimonster ist das zum GlĂŒck nicht der Fall! Den Rest dieser erbaulichen Stunde gibt es das gebenedeite Quartett in Hochform und mit Informationen zu allen wichtigen und sehr wichtigen Fragen im Leben: Milcheis oder Fruchtsorbet? Welches Buch? Hendrik: The Golem And The Jinni von Helene Wecker Carlo: Die Commonwealth Saga von Pe...
2014-04-29
00 min
richter.fm » alle podcasts
der Weisheit LIII â Eis, Herzsteine & BĂŒcher
Warnung: Diese Sendung hat technische Probleme. Ihr könnt Sie trotzdem gefahrlos hören, aber am Ende der aktuellen Weisheit, ist zu erleben, wie es sich anhören wĂŒrde, wenn dieser Podcast nur von einer einzigen Person veranstaltet wĂŒrde. Aber Dank dem Fliegenden Spaghettimonster ist das zum GlĂŒck nicht der Fall! Den Rest dieser erbaulichen Stunde gibt es das gebenedeite Quartett in Hochform und mit Informationen zu allen wichtigen und sehr wichtigen Fragen im Leben: Milcheis oder Fruchtsorbet? Welches Buch? Hendrik: The Golem And The Jinni von Helene Wecker Carlo: Die Commonwealth Saga von Pe...
2014-04-29
00 min
Technical Difficulties
073 - Bringing Stories to Life with Helene Wecker
US National Archives We're thrilled to welcome Helene Wecker to the show this week. Helene recently published her debut novel The Golem and the Jinni. On the show, Helene discusses how she got started as an author, her approach to writing, and some of the tools she uses to bring her stories from concept to reality. Meet Helene Wecker Listen to this section on SoundCloud: 0:00 Helene Wecker is the author of The Golem and the Jinni. Recently nominated for the 2013 Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America Nebula Award, the novel...
2014-04-21
00 min
Technical Difficulties Master Feed
TD 073 - Bringing Stories to Life with Helene Wecker
US National Archives We're thrilled to welcome Helene Wecker to the show this week. Helene recently published her debut novel The Golem and the Jinni. On the show, Helene discusses how she got started as an author, her approach to writing, and some of the tools she uses to bring her stories from concept to reality. Meet Helene Wecker Listen to this section on SoundCloud: 0:00 Helene Wecker is the author of The Golem and the Jinni. Recently nominated for the 2013 Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America Nebula Award, the novel...
2014-04-21
00 min
The Avid Reader Show
Helene Wecker author of The Golem & the Jinni
The Avid Reader interviews Helene Wecker best selling author of The Golem & the Jinniï»żIn The Golem and the Jinni, a chance meeting between mythical beings takes readers on a dazzling journey through cultures in turn-of-the-century New York.
2014-03-16
56 min
VerdHugos Podcast
Segundo episodio de la tercera temporada
<div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="CA" style="mso-ansi-language: CA;">ÂĄVuelve el podcast mĂĄs esperado a este lado del horizonte de sucesos! <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="CA" style="mso-ansi-language: CA;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="CA" style="mso-ansi-language: CA;">Nuestro nuevo episodio ya estĂĄ disponible en <a href="https://archive.org/download/LosVerdHugosS03E02/Los%20Ver...
2014-02-04
40 min
Book Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)
Thief-Based Economy (The Incomparable Mothership 179)
Our book club returns with discussion of two books! First we talk Scott Lynchâs âThe Lies of Locke Lamora,â a fantasy book about a gang of thieves that are even outlaws to other thieves (spoiler horn at 12:00). Then itâs Ann Leckieâs âAncillary Justice,â a space opera about AIs and ships and empires and corpse soldiers that brings Iain M. Banks to mind (starts at 28:48, spoilers at 33:22). Confusingly long prologues! Fun with gendered pronouns! Questionable burrito metaphors! Plus: What are we reading (starts at 68:13)? Host Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Scott McNulty and Monty Ashley
2014-01-26
1h 16
The Nato Sessions
Helene Wecker
On this episode of The Nato Sessions, Nato talks to novelist Helene Wecker, whose first book âThe Golem & the Jinniâ was released this spring. They talk about mystical Jewish and Syrian creatures, fin de siĂšcle New York City, chassidic wizards, and how Midwestern Jews make/ruin a brisket. Also, Nato takes a blow to the face.
2013-09-04
39 min
Let the Stories Come Alive With Free Audiobook
Golem and the Djinni Audiobook by Helene Wecker
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 307272 Title: Golem and the Djinni Author: Helene Wecker Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 19:44:00 Language: English Release date: 08-15-13 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Epic Fantasy Summary: One of only two novels I've ever loved whose main characters are not human BARBARA KINGSOLVER For fans of The Essex Serpent and The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock. By far my favourite book of of the year Guardian One cold night, two newcomers emerge onto the streets of 1899 New York, and it is...
2013-08-15
7h 44
Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Epic Fantasy
The Golem and the Djinni by Helene Wecker
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/307272 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Golem and the Djinni Author: Helene Wecker Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 44 minutes Release date: August 15, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Epic Fantasy Publisher's Summary: âOne of only two novels I've ever loved whose main characters are not humanâ BARBARA KINGSOLVER For fans of The Essex Serpent and The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock. âBy far my favourite book of of the yearâ Guardian One cold night, two newcomers emerge onto the streets of 1899 New York, and it is never the same again. But thes...
2013-08-15
05 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Historical
The Golem and the Djinni by Helene Wecker
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/307272to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Golem and the Djinni Author: Helene Wecker Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 44 minutes Release date: August 15, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: âOne of only two novels I've ever loved whose main characters are not humanâ BARBARA KINGSOLVER For fans of The Essex Serpent and The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock. âBy far my favourite book of of the yearâ Guardian One cold night, two newcomers emerge onto the streets of 1899 New York, and it is never the same again. But these two are...
2013-08-15
7h 44
Rick Kleffel:Narrative SpeciesâThe Agony Column
1495: Podcast Update: Time to Read Episode 106: Helene Wecker
The Golem and the Jinni
2013-07-11
40 min