Shows
Bookends with Mattea RoachHere’s what you have wrong about teen momsLeila Mottley was only 17 years-old when she wrote her debut novel, Nightcrawling … and she was 20 when she became the youngest author ever to make the Booker Prize longlist. After that incredible start, Leila is now back with her second novel, called The Girls Who Grew Big. It’s about a group of young mothers who navigate growing up and raising children in a town that ostracizes them. This week, Leila joins Mattea to talk about the nuances of teen motherhood, why she’s so focused on “home” and how she handles major success at a young age....
2025-11-1926 min
Essential Book Drop: Today's Three Best New Releases📚 Fresh Fiction Alert: Three Can't-Miss New ReleasesThe Girls Who Grew Big: A Novel📚 Author: Leila Mottley✨ NEW RELEASESisters | Coming of Age FictionFrom the author of Oprah’s Book Club pick and New York Times bestseller Nightcrawling, here is an astonishing new novel about the joys and entanglements of a fierce group of teenage mothers in a small town on the Florida panhandle.Adela Woods is sixteen years old and pregnant. Her parents banish her from her comfortable upbringing in Indiana to her grandmother’s home in the small town of Padua Beach, Florida. When she arrives, Adela meets Emory, wh...
2025-11-1209 min
Medium Lady ReadsEpisode 49: The First Ten Percent of a Book is the WorstHello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 49 - “The First Ten Percent of a Book is the Worst!” As always, Erin and Jillian have new book recommendations to share!Grab your beverage of choice, find your coziest corner, and join Jillian and Erin for their latest reads. They love having you as their honorary third reader, and who knows—maybe one of today’s picks will be your next five-star favorite.In This Episode:Erin and Jillian check in on how their reading and lives have been going. Time to ju...
2025-10-2843 min
Curious ReadersEp 19: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid & National Book Awards LonglistsIn the latest episode Joseph and Amanda launch into Atmosphere with an in-depth discussion of the queer-coded astronaut love story by Taylor Jenkins Reid. They also take a look at the recently announced fiction and non-fiction longlists from the National Book Award, plus share what they’ve been reading lately and the titles they’re looking forward to picking up next. Book NewsThe Book Club Review podcastA Pair Of Bookends podcast National Book AwardsMargate BookieCheltenham Literary Festival
2025-09-261h 06
The League of Extraordinary ReadersCatch Up with The LeagueIn this week’s episode of The League of Extraordinary Readers, we talk about our weeks, the books we’ve been reading, and dive into Katabasis by R.F. Kuang—plus more reflections on literature, culture, and community.📚 Books Mentioned in This Episode:Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato CrimeNightcrawlingAmittySuleem& Yahzi D-Ville ProjectsKatabais My JimBlack Genius Birth of a Dynasty August LaneKrist&MoaniePermissionBricked Up
2025-09-231h 09The League of Extraordinary ReadersAddie Citchens on Her Novel Dominion | The League of Extraordinary Readers PodcastThe League of Extraordinary Readers presents a powerful conversation with debut author Addie Citchens about her novel Dominion. In this episode, we explore what inspired her to write the story, the themes she wanted to highlight, and how Dominion connects to larger conversations about history, family, and identity.Perfect for readers, book clubs, and anyone looking for fresh perspectives from Black and BIPOC authors.👉 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers every Tuesday for new episodes featuring author interviews, book reviews, and conversations connecting literature to culture.
2025-09-1658 minThe League of Extraordinary ReadersTre Johnson Talks Black Genius | The League of Readers PodcastThis week on The League of Extraordinary Readers, we sit down with Tre Johnson to talk about his powerful debut book *Black Genius*. We dive into what it means to define genius, how it shapes Black culture, the role of family history, and why this conversation matters today. If you’re looking for thought-provoking nonfiction, Black authors, and diverse stories that expand how we think about literature and culture—this episode is for you. ✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews, reviews, and conversations about books, Black literature, and culture. 📢Church Announcements:Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley: https://boo...
2025-09-081h 18The League of Extraordinary ReadersNathan Harris, NYT Bestselling Author Talks Amity | The League of Extraordinary ReadersThis week on The League of Extraordinary Readers, we interview Nathan Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness of Water—an Oprah Book Club pick. Harris returns with his new novel Amity, and we dive into its themes, the craft of historical fiction, and the role of literature in shaping new perspectives.Perfect for readers, book clubs, and fans of Black literature, this episode connects stories to culture and conversation.Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers every Tuesday for book reviews, author interviews, and the latest literary ne...
2025-09-021h 03
Black Market ReadsEpisode 98 - Leila Mottley, The Girls Who Grew BigAdela Woods is sixteen years old and pregnant. Her parents banish her from her comfortable upbringing in Indiana to her grandmother's home in the small town of Padua Beach, Florida. When she arrives, Adela meets Emory, who brings her newborn to high school, determined to graduate despite the odds; Simone, mother of four-year-old twins, who weighs an abortion in the heart of the South; and the rest of the Girls, a group of outcast young moms who raise their growing brood in the back of Simone's red truck. In this episode Lissa talks with author Leila Mottley...
2025-08-2428 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - Our Favorites Reads from April through June 2025In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June 2025.
Our shared top reads:
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
This American Woman by Zarna Garg
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
Kelly’s remaining top reads:
Abigail & Alexa save the Wedding by Lian Dolan
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin
The Names by Florence Knapp
The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram
The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb
King of Ashes by S.A. Cosb...
2025-07-2858 min
From the Front PorchEpisode 539 || Summer Readings: The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila MottleyThis week on From the Front Porch, we have another episode of Summer Readings! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers).
Today, Annie reads a passage from Leila Mottley’s new book The Girls Who Grew Big. Use code SUMMERREADINGS at checkout to get 10% off The Girls Who Grew Big and Nightcrawling this week.
To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 539) or download and shop on The Bookshelf’s of...
2025-07-2413 min
The Fake Ass Book ClubMoni & Kat review "The Girls Who Grew Big" by Leila MottleyIn this episode, the hosts review The Girls Who Grew Big, the powerful new novel by Leila Mottley.Set in a small Florida town, the story follows a group of teenage mothers who form a fierce and unconventional sisterhood while navigating the challenges of young motherhood, fractured families, and societal judgment. With Mottley’s signature lyricism and emotional depth, the novel examines themes of identity, survival, and the resilience of girls growing into women in a world that often fails them. Through rich characters and poignant storytelling, The Girls Who Grew Big invites readers to consider what it means to...
2025-07-241h 12
Politics and Prose PresentsLeila Mottley — The Girls Who Grew Big - with Renee Bracey ShermanAdela Woods is sixteen years old and pregnant. Her parents banish her from her comfortable upbringing in Indiana to her grandmother's home in the small town of Padua Beach, Florida. When she arrives, Adela meets Emory, who brings her newborn to high school, determined to graduate despite the odds; Simone, mother of four-year-old twins, who weighs her options when she finds herself pregnant again; and the rest of the Girls, a group of outcast young moms who raise their growing brood in the back of Simone's red truck.The town thinks the Girls have lost their way...
2025-07-1557 min
Fresh AirDoula & Novelist Leila Mottley On The Nuance Of Young ParenthoodLeila Mottley gained critical acclaim at 19 with her debut novel Nightcrawling, which was longlisted for the Booker Prize. Now, she returns with her second novel, The Girls Who Grew Big. It follows a group of teenage mothers in the Florida Panhandle who form a close-knit community to support each other through the challenges of young motherhood. Mottley talks about why she views this novel as a response to the current political moment surrounding reproductive rights.And TV critic David Bianculli reviews the season premiere of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and its crossover with Abbott Elementary....
2025-07-0944 min
Absorb A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Critically-Acclaimed.The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila MottleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/144137to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Girls Who Grew Big
Author: Leila Mottley
Narrator: Erin Spencer, Khaya Fraites, AhDream Smith
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
Release date: 06-26-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
When Adela Woods tells her parents she’s pregnant, they immediately send her a thousand miles away to stay with her grandmother in Padua Beach. The intention is that she will leave her baby in 'the forgotten Panhandle of Florida' and resume her suburban life nine months later as though nothing happened. But Adela’s plan...
2025-06-2611h 49
Get Complete Digital Audiobooks in High QualityThe Girls Who Grew Big | Leila MottleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/142071 to listen full audiobooks.
Publisher's Summary: Adela Woods is sixteen years old and pregnant. Her parents banish her from her comfortable upbringing in Indiana to her grandmother’s home in the small town of Padua Beach, Florida. When she arrives, Adela meets Emory, who brings her newborn to high school, determined to graduate despite the odds; Simone, mother of four-year-old twins, who weighs her options when she finds herself pregnant again; and the rest of the Girls, a group of outcast young moms who raise their growing brood in the back of Simone’s re...
2025-06-2511h 50Experience The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Powerful!The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila MottleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/142071to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Girls Who Grew Big
Author: Leila Mottley
Narrator: AhDream Smith, Erin Spencer, Khaya Fraites
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
Release date: 06-24-25
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 51 ratings
Genres: Coming of Age
Publisher's Summary:
Adela Woods is sixteen years old and pregnant. Her parents banish her from her comfortable upbringing in Indiana to her grandmother’s home in the small town of Padua Beach, Florida. When she arrives, Adela meets Emory, who brings her newborn to high school, determined to graduate despite the odds; Simone, mother of fo...
2025-06-2411h 50
Gays ReadingLeila Mottley (The Girls Who Grew Big) feat. Chip Pons, Guest Gay ReaderHost Jason Blitman sits down with author Leila Mottley (The Girls Who Grew Big) to discuss her experience as a doula and how it shaped her portrayals of motherhood. They explore themes of friendship, family, shame, and the evolving landscape of abortion laws in Florida. Later, Jason is joined by Guest Gay Reader, Chip Pons, who shares insights on his debut book Winging It With You, his love for rom-coms, and his journey from Bookstagrammer to published author.Leila Mottley is the author of the novel Nightcrawling, an Oprah’s...
2025-06-241h 04
namiseoDownload [PDF] Nightcrawling By Leila MottleyLast Updated 1 mins ago – Here Options to Downloading or Read book of Nightcrawling BY: Leila Mottley the BESTSELLER PDF online for free on Server Amazon, Reddit, Goodreads.
FOLLOW URL: https://gemmapdff.blogspot.com/58537371-nightcrawling
Join our Collector’s Corner to discover rare editions and signed copies, and share your thoughts in the daily fan reviews.
Participate in the Nightcrawling BY: Leila Mottley community by submitting your fan art, testing your knowledge with our daily trivia challenge, and joining the exclusive book club discussions.
Every Sunday, reflect on your favorite moments from the week and kickstart the new week with inspirational quotes...
2024-05-1400 min
Les lectures de SekhmetN°267 Arpenter la nuit de Leila MottleyArpenter la nuit de Leila Mottley publié aux éditions Le livre de pocheKiara et Marcus habitent seuls et l'argent ne se trouve pas sous le sabot d'un cheval alors kia va devoir faire des sacrifices mais jusqu'ou pourra t'elle aller .....Pour d'autre contenue littéraires et pour me donnez vos impressions lectures retrouvez moi sur mon compte instagram @les_lectures_de_sekhmet 😜 Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2024-05-1405 min
KQED's ForumOakland’s Leila Mottley on Her Debut Collection of Poetry ‘woke up no light’In her new book of poems, “woke up no light” Leila Mottley writes: play dead / play docile / play along / stare a beast in its mouth and dare it to bite / this is the only way to know if / the country is still hungry. We talk to Leila Mottley, who was Oakland’s 2018 Youth Poet Laureate, about her poetry, coming of age in the nation’s gaze after the enormous success of her novel, “Nightcrawling,” and her hometown of Oakland.Guests:Leila Mottley, author, "woke up no light: poems" - Mottley was...
2024-05-0355 min
This Is the AuthorS9 E11: George Takei, Leila Mottley, and Clayton Page AldernIn this episode, meet actor George Takei, bestselling writer Leila Mottley, and neuroscientist-turned-environmental journalist Clayton Page Aldern. Listen in as these authors share powerful histories and coming-of-age stories, from George Takei's childhood experience in a US internment camp during World War II, to Leila Mottley's poems of becoming, to Clayton Page Aldern's exploration of the surprising intersection between physical health and climate change.
My Lost Freedom by George Takei
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708382/my-lost-freedom-by-george-takei-illustrated-by-michelle-lee/9780593865286/
woke up no light by Leila Mottley
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672149/woke-up-no-light-by-leila-mottley/9780593869444/
The Weight of Nature by Clayton Page Aldern
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com...
2024-04-1614 min
The Archive ProjectLeila Mottley, in conversation with Mitchell S. Jackson (Rebroadcast)This week’s episode of The Archive Project features a conversation from the 2022 Portland Book Festival. Portland-born writer Mitchell S. Jackson interviewed Leila Mottley about her debut novel, Nightcrawling.
Jackson is the author of the novel The Residue Years and the nonfiction book Survival Math. He is the winner of a Whiting Award and he received the Pulitzer Prize in Feature Writing for his piece on Ahmaud Arbery. Leila Mottley is the former youth poet laureate of Oakland, California. Nightcrawling is her first book, and she was just nineteen years old when it was published last year....
2023-10-2352 min
Erkki Remsu[pdf] Free DOWNLOAD Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley[pdf] Free DOWNLOADNightcrawling by Leila Mottley
Download Book Here ==> https://tinggisekalit.blogspot.com/58537371-nightcrawling[pdf] Free DOWNLOADNightcrawling by Leila MottleyRead OnlineNightcrawling by Leila Mottley is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Nightcrawling for free in any format with visit the link button below.Read Book Here ==> https://tinggisekalit.blogspot.com/58537371-nightcrawling**Download Book Here ==> https://tinggisekalit.blogspot.com/58537371-nightcrawlingBook Synopsis : Kiara and her brother, Marcus, are scraping by in a...
2023-09-2100 min
Raccontati Libri - 4/Quarti4/quarti - Rodrigo Fresan, Leila Mottley, Leo Perutz, Kate Atkinson - I libri più interessanti questa settimana in libreriaArriva la prima puntata ufficiale della nuova stagione!
Andiamo a scoprire insieme la mia selezione delle novità più interessanti appena arrivate in libreria.
in questa puntata vi parlo di:
Rodrigo Fresan, MELVILL - Mondadori
Leila Mottley, PASSEGGIARE LA NOTTE - Bollati Boringhieri
Leo Perutz, DI NOTTE SOTTO IL PONTE DI PIETRA - E/O
Kate Atkinson, IL REGNO DELLA NOTTE - Nord
Segui Raccontati anche su:
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/raccontati.libri/
FACEBOOK https://ww...
2023-09-1213 min
jarit turahan[ePub] free Download Nightcrawling by Leila MottleyRead [ePub] Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
Download Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/58537371-nightcrawling[Pdf] FREE download Nightcrawling by Leila MottleyRead Online Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Nightcrawling for free in any format with visit the link button below.Read Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/58537371-nightcrawling**Download Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/58537371-nightcrawlingBook Synopsis : Kiara and her brother, Marcus, are scraping...
2023-09-0700 min
Fly on the Wallin with Amber and BenThe Headology of Ding-a-lingWatch “We’re” Pregnant and Other Lies on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/wallinfam
Wanna Meet Us in person? Keep those reviews coming on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fly-on-the-wallin-with-amber-and-ben/id1533129862
“Bad Advice with Amber” is LIVE on Tuesday’s at 8/7PM CT follow “amberwallin” on AMP: https://live.onamp.com/amberwallin
Amber's Read: Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
Ben's Read: A Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett
2023-08-301h 03
The StacksUnabridged: The Oakland Live Show with Leila Mottley*patron-only bonus episode teaser*This Unabridged features audio from our first stop on The Stacks tour in Oakland with Leila Mottley. We talk about her book Nightcrawling and share our reality TV hot takes. We also give audience book recommendations with a special guest. This is an edited version of the live show, so if you want more, come join us on tour! Get your tickets here.*This episode is exclusive to members of The Stacks Pack on Patreon. To join this community, get inside access to the show, and listen now, click the link...
2023-08-2512 min
alles stabilZwischen Chaos und NormalitätHerzlich willkommen zur neuen Episode von alles stabil mit Alexandra Stanić!
Alexandra Stanić spricht über ein Thema, das den aktuellen Bundeskanzler Österreichs brennend beschäftigt: Was ist in Österreich normal? Zwischendurch teilt sie Siege, Momente der Freude und eine Situation, in der sie einer “Klimakleber-Gegnerin” die Laune vermiest hat. Außerdem gibt es Serien-Tipps und gleich drei Buchempfehlungen.
Jingle und Schnitt by Mbatjiua Hambira | STSK. Check out his Instagram
Produktionsassistenz: Sarah Nadj
Alexandras Socials: Instagram
Film:
Barbie
Serien:
Too Hot to Handle
Love Island US + UK
Temptation Island
Cha...
2023-07-2716 min
Reading Through Life98: Recent Audiobook FavoritesShow notes: It’s been a long time since we’ve done an episode specifically about audiobooks, so we want to revisit the topic again today. We’re sharing some of our favorite fiction and nonfiction books we’ve read recently, plus a few we hope to read soon. Happy listening! Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you...
2023-07-1924 min
Little OraclesS02:E05 | The Soapbox Moment: A New Constitution, Creative Biodiversity, & July ABC PicksIn which I share a new Constitution, discuss the value of creative biodiversity, and get real about vacuums. Plus! A bunch of reading recs that helped me detach my sociocultural blinders, and July's book club picks, themed Bonfires & Bricklayers: The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner; Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley; and How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu. Take care, keep creating, and stay divine!ResourcesMariame Kaba (publisher website)Abolition. Feminism. Now. by Angela Y. Davis & G...
2023-07-0411 min
Saint MajellaS3E1: Connect, Empower and Disrupt. In conversation with Mel & CelWelcome back, it has been a while between chats and life has been full. We are so excited to be back for Season 3 of Saint Majella. In this episode with Mel and Cel, we let you in on all that is to come for SM in 2023. We chat about our latest offerings, that have been brewing in our cauldron for months, even years are finally taking shape. You can expect community, disruption and empowerment as we move into our next chapter. This evolution of the business, the brand and our friendship didn’t come without some...
2023-06-1133 min
Paagman Tipt Boeken PodcastPaagman tipt... Boek van de maand meiS03E05 - Over ons Boek van de maand mei raken wij niet uitgepraat door de mooie zinnen en het mysterieuze plot. David en Britt praten met Eveline over de keuze voor het Boek van de maand en de andere titels. Ons nieuwe Boek van de maand mei: De kuil van Laura van der Haar.
Lees de besproken boeken terug op www.paagman.nl/podcast
Laura van der Haar – De kuil (Boek van de maand mei)
Nhung Dam – Definitie van liefde
Shelley Read – Ga als een rivier
Leila Mottley – Nightcrawl...
2023-05-0436 min
Jemele Hill is UnbotheredEp 230: LEILA MOTTLEY - The Exception?Award-winning author Leila Mottley joins Jemele to discuss her highly-acclaimed, New York Times best-selling novel, Nightcrawling, which was published in 2022 when she was 20 years old. Leila shares how she came up with the idea to write a fiction novel about a Black Oakland teenager whose life is derailed by poverty, sex trafficking and corrupt police. She also discusses why it was important to center the experiences of a young, vulnerable Black girl in her debut novel, how she felt when Oprah chose her novel for her book club, and how she’s navigating her new life as a famous au...
2023-05-011h 10
You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay28. Kelsey Banaszynski: Safety to Fail, the Lochness Monster & Equitable Policies in Trail RacesKelsey Banaszynski (she/her) is a partner, ultrarunner, advocate, outdoors woman, backpacker, fly fisher, gardener, food scientist and project manager. She started running ultras in 2016 and has multiple finishes from 50k-100ks. She is the Sr. Contract Manufacturing Manager at Campbell Soup Company. She received a BS in Food Science and a Masters of Science in Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has helped to educate kids on the importance of nutrition through the use of a hands on curriculum geared toward low-income families. She developed new recipes that met the cultural needs of participants while staying within...
2023-04-2946 min
Boksnakk på Frogn bibliotekEpisode 15: Nattvesener og Mannen i tre deler.Påsken er over og Fredrik forteller om den danske krimsensasjonen Thomas Baggers bok "Mannen i tre deler" mens Helene har lest Nattvesener, debutboka til amerikanske Leila Mottley, tidenes yngste Bookerpris-nominerte forfatter.
2023-04-1730 minThe Fake Ass Book ClubEpisode 101: A review: "Nightcrawling" by Leila Mottley "We had no idea!!"Welcome back!! The F.A.B podcast is back this week with a review “Nightcrawling” by Leila Mottley 🚨Trigger warning for sexual content, sex work, language, drug abuse , violence etc.🚨The story is told from the perspective of Kiara and offers a unique glimpse into the world of young adults growing up in East Oakland. Throughout the book, the characters struggle to come to terms with their losses and their choices while trying to find a way to make a better life for themselves. Listen as Moni and Kat make their way through this beautiful and painful coming of age story. Ded...
2023-04-131h 11
Lit Bae PodLBP: Season 3 Episode 12 - Black Cake and NightcrawlingBooks we talked about today:
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
There Are Trans People Here by H. Melt
Instagram @litbaereadings - to see when new episode are out - Also follow the podcast on wherever you listen to it so that you'll get notified of new episodes because I do not have a regular schedule for dropping new episodes
To read books for free you can use the libby app - Check out books on your phone or tablet from the library!
Libro...
2023-04-0722 min
Two Girls One Book - Book Club Podcast61. Short Stories Edition - Dust Child, The Cat and the City, Nightcrawling and more...Send a textToday's spoiler free episode contains discussions on all of the following:Post Office - Charles BukowskiThe Day of The Locust - Nathanael WestNightcrawling - Leila MottleyQueenie - Candice Carty-WilliamsThe Cat and The City - Nick BradleyDust Child - Nguyễn Phan Quế MaiThe Cheffe - Marie NDiayeThe Woman Beyond the Sea - Sarit Yishai-LeviThree Women - Lisa Taddeo
2023-04-0443 min
Fruitloops: Serial Killers of ColorBLACK WIDOW - Emma Jean RaineThis week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Emma Jean Raine, a woman who was convicted of murdering her second husband, but is suspected of murdering her first and third husbands as well.(note: time stamps are without ads & may be off a little)First, we dive into the setting (06:35), the killers early life (19:03) and the timeline (20:13). Then, we get into the investigation & arrest (29:56), "Where are they now?" followed by our takeaways and what we think made the perp snap (39:11). As usual we close out the show with some tips on how no...
2023-03-301h 00
Livres café et plusEpisode 7 : MaudPour ce nouvel épisode, j'ai reçu à mon micro Maud du compte instagram @maudandhersweetbooks. J'ai rencontré Maud grâce à notre partenariat commun avec une maison d'édition, et même si elle n'a pas lu Twilight (je sais c'est une aberration !) c'était un plaisir de discuter avec elle.
Nous avons parler de pleins de sujets, notamment des partenariats, des salons du livre, mais aussi de pleins de livres et notamment de notre passion commune pour les polars !
Merci encore une fois à Maud d'être venue, et je vous souhaite une très bonne écoute !
Comme pou...
2023-03-081h 54
Behind the Mic With Kirkus ReviewsAudioFile Favorites: NIGHTCRAWLING by Leila Mottley, read by Joniece Abbott-PrattBehind the Mic is sharing episodes this week focused on some of the 2023 Audie Award finalists. Today’s episode is on NIGHTCRAWLING, Leila Mottley’s novel narrated by Joniece Abbott-Pratt. This audiobook is up for the Best Female Narrator Audie this year, and it was also one of AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of 2022. Listen in to hear host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester discussing this powerful fiction audiobook with unforgettable narrators and a moving narration.Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Random House Audio.Explore a full list...
2023-02-2806 minThe Archive ProjectLeila Mottley, in conversation with Mitchell S. JacksonThis week’s episode of The Archive Project features a conversation from the 2022 Portland Book Festival. Portland-born writer Mitchell S. Jackson interviewed Leila Mottley about her debut novel, Nightcrawling.
Jackson is the author of the novel The Residue Years and the nonfiction book Survival Math. He is the winner of a Whiting Award and he received the Pulitzer Prize in Feature Writing for his piece on Ahmaud Arbery. Leila Mottley is the former youth poet laureate of Oakland, California. Nightcrawling is her first book, and she was just nineteen years old when it was published last year....
2023-02-1352 min
The Graham Norton Book ClubEp 3: Leila Mottley and Al MurrayYoungest ever Booker prize nominee, Leila Mottley, wrote most of Nightcrawling, when she was just 17! Graham finds out how she did it and we discover if our clubbers love it as much as the judges (and Oprah) did. Plus, comedian Al Murray’s passion for World War II history has resulted in a book to Command our attention and Sara Collins is in prize-winning mood with another set of ‘first-class’ recommendations.IMPORTANT NOTE: Nightcrawling by Leila Motley contains references to violence that some people might find upsetting. It also talks about sex work, which might not be a suit...
2023-02-0948 min
The BookshelfBooks Extra: Becky Manawatu and Leila MottleyStories that are tough and joyful, heartbreaking and beautiful, confronting and worth it: Kate Evans speaks with New Zealand writer Becky Manawatu about her novel, Aue; and to American writer Leila Mottley about Nightcrawling
2023-01-1230 min
BibliomanieDer Buchrecap: Unser Literaturjahr 2022
Neues Jahr, neue Bücher!
Aber bevor wir damit starten, rekapitulieren wir noch einmal das Jahr 2022 und reden über die Bücher, die uns besonders geprägt, berührt oder unterhalten haben. Wir haben für euch unsere Highlights zusammengefasst und schließen ein Jahr voller wunderbarer Literatur ab …
»Die Glasglocke« - Sylvia Plath
»Die geheime Geschichte« - Donna Tartt
»Wilder Girls« - Rory Power
»Ich möchte lieber nicht« - Juliane Marie Schreiber
»Like snow we fall« - Ayla Dade
»Westwell« - Lena Kiefer
»Touch of Darkness« - Scarlett St. Clair
»Du darfst nicht alles glauben, was du denkst« - Kurt Krö...
2023-01-0853 min
NPR's Book of the DayInspired by a true story, 'Nightcrawling' deals with sex work – and sexual abuseInspired by a true story from Oakland, California, Leila Mottley's first novel follows a young Black girl who is sexually abused by a group of police officers. Kiara is a 17-year-old girl who comes from a fractured, poor family, and the novel follows her story as she attempts to survive and thrive navigating so much with so little protection. In an interview with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe, Mottley talked about the rich internal world she created for her main character, adding nuance to the storylines of poor characters, and the media coverage of the case that inspired her book....
2023-01-0508 min
ReadMore PodcastEpisode 069 - Leila MottleyAuthor Leila Mottley discusses her critically acclaimed debut novel, Nightcrawling, which she wrote at 17, why she feels like her age was an advantage in telling this story, and why she's not sweating that she's never read The Great Gatsby.
2023-01-0518 min
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)Ep. 74- I Am Murderbot. Murderbot Is Me. (All Systems Red)Send a textHannah and Laura present you with the first entry of The Murderbot Diaries Diaries. Laura is overcoming a cold and sounds like a new person, but she still loves all things Disney, Netflix, and Talia Hibbert. She also has a new reality TV obsession and is looking to get a skincare sponsorship. Hannah recently read a book that made her feel uncomfortable with the expectations and toxic positivity surrounding characters. She also has decided to give up on a certain popular author. Hannah and Laura then dive into the plot of All Systems Red an...
2023-01-041h 24
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE-OWWR End of the Year FavoritesSend a text2022 is coming to an end so Hannah and Laura have decided to share their favorite things that they have read and watched this year! We will be back to OWWR regularly scheduled programming with The Murderbot in 2023!! Colin Bridgerton forever...Media Mentions: Babel by R.F. KuangThe Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Dragon Republic by R.F. KuangThe Burning God by R.F. Kuang@awellreadsoul on InstagramLight From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki@jonesandthebooksFiction Fans podcastEveryone In...
2022-12-281h 19
Tiny Town Library PodcastEpisode 28: “Merry New Year!”Happy Holidays Tiny Town! Tune in to hear about all the holiday happenings around Mont Vernon plus an interview with Chief Slavin of the Mont Vernon Police Department. Amy has her “Best Books of 2022” reading list because of course you’re going to need a book recommendation for the New Year! Cheers!!
Amy’s Best of 2022
1. How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
2. Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
3. Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
4. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
5. Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
6. Inland by Tea Obreht
7. Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
8. The Shadow of...
2022-12-221h 12
On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- Hannah and Laura Catch-UpSend a textHannah and Laura haven't shared what they have been reading, watching, and enjoying in a while, so this episode is dedicated to exactly that! Hannah and Laura break up on air and the future of the podcast is undecided. Then they talk about "capital L" Literature, ending beloved book series, labyrinths, and Law & Order: SVU. It's a mixed bag of an episode, but we enjoyed talking and hope you enjoy listening!Media mentions: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila HarrisOh William! by Elizabeth StroutDelilah G...
2022-12-141h 54
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of 2022In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books of 2022.Kelly’s selections:
Best of the Year - No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib
Best Own Voices Story - Honor by Thrity Umrigar
Best Character Study - Notes On an Execution by Danya Kukafka
Best Thriller With Heart - Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Best Genre Mash-up - Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr
Best New Release from a Beloved Author - Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Smallest Book With the Biggest Punch - Last Summer On Stat...
2022-12-091h 11
The Maris ReviewEpisode 184: Evette DionneThis week on The Maris Review, Evette Dionne joins Maris Kreizman to discuss her debut book, Weightless: Making Space for My Resilient Body and Soul, out now from Ecco Press.Evette Dionne is a journalist, an editor, and a pop-culture critic. She is the National Book Award-nominated author of Lifting as We Climb: Black Women’s Battle for the Ballot Box, a middle- grade nonfiction book about Black women suffragists. A graduate of Bennett College, Dionne is based in Denver, where she works as the executive editor of YES! Media. Her debut is called Weightless.Recomme...
2022-12-0835 minBehind the Mic With Kirkus ReviewsInterview with Joniece Abbott-Pratt: 2022 Best Fiction AudiobooksNarrator Joniece Abbott-Pratt joins AudioFile’s Robin Whitten to tell listeners about narrating NIGHTCRAWLING. Leila Mottley’s powerful debut novel is one of AudioFile’s 2022 Best Fiction Audiobooks for its immersive listening experience crafted beautifully by Joniece. Listen to hear about the emotional intimacy of Joniece’s performance, how she prepared to narrate the moving dialogue, and what’s stayed with her about NIGHTCRAWLING.Read AudioFile’s review of the audiobook at audiofilemagazine.com. Published by Random House Audio.AudioFile’s 2022 Best Fiction Audiobooks:THE ANGEL OF ROME by Jess Walter, read by Edoardo Baller...
2022-12-0213 min
Literature & Libations22. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (PART ONE)Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of the first part of Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel, Little Women. Topics include the importance of depicting everyday occurrences in literature, how Louisa may have been Team Lesbian, and how birth order may or may not show up in our personalities. Also, Kayla accidentally reveals a MASSIVE spoiler, much to Taylor’s chagrin. Ah, sisters!This week’s drink: The Apple Pie-tini via The Literary VeganINGREDIENTS:Apple juice liquid (1 oz apple cider, ¼ tsp brown s...
2022-11-291h 10
Books and the City“Live the raw notes straight for you”Hello and happy end-of-November! Now that we’re moving into the holiday season, if you’re in NYC don’t forget to stop by Ink 48 Hotel in Hell’s Kitchen. The hotel is partnering with the amazing non-profit organization, The Book Fairies, to collect used books to redistribute to underserved communities on Long Island and NYC. Also, don’t forget to stop by Libby’s fan-club book club meeting this Wednesday at 8pm ET for an All This Could Be Different discussion. This is a very fun episode where we steal one of Andy Cohen’s games (since he stole our fish...
2022-11-281h 14
Books Without Borders11. So… We Watched Persuasion…Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books!
In this episode, Nina has interesting thoughts about The Power by Naomi Alderman, Emma finally finished Billy Connolly’s autobiography, and we both watched the 2022 Persuasion adaptation.
Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com
—————————————————
Books mentioned in this episode:
Persuasion - Jane Austen
The Midnight Library - Matt Haig
Harry Potter series - J.K. Rowling
The Power - Naomi Alderman
The Handmaid’s Tale - Margaret Atwood
Windswept & Interesting: My Autobiography - Billy Connolly
The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss
Scottish Folk...
2022-11-161h 11
Club BookClub Book Episode 147 Leila MottleyLeila Mottley is the pen behind Nightcrawling, one of the most-anticipated and best-reviewed fiction releases of 2022. Set in the author’s native Oakland, California, this searing debut welcomes readers into the world of 17-year-old Kiara Johnson. After her rent skyrockets, Kiara turns to sex work to stave off homelessness. She soon finds herself in the crosshairs of a far-reaching scandal and active investigation into the conduct of the Oakland Police Department. In a rave review, The New Yorker lauds: “Careful not to portray Kiara as a victim, Mottley shows us the pleasures of family, friendship, and love. The result is a...
2022-10-211h 00
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 125: 2022 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)In Episode 125, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I are back for our 2nd annual Debuts Special. Today we're sharing our favorite debut novels from 2022 (so far)! Plus, we discuss our reading stats for debuts this year and we talk about some upcoming sophomore novels (and their debuts) that are on our radar. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights We discuss why debut books often feel more polished. A full breakdown of our 2022 debut-related stats. Debuts we love, divided...
2022-10-1954 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastInterview with Toya Wolfe - LAST SUMMER ON STATE STREETIn this interview, Toya and I discuss Last Summer on State Street, having her book selected by Steph Curry's Literati book club, how she ended up crafting Fifi as an adult reflecting back on the events happening in the book, the way the title and cover came about, what surprised her most when writing this book, preserving Chicago history, and much more.Toya's recommended reads are:
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner
The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monae
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on...
2022-10-1840 min
City Arts & LecturesLeila MottleyA native of Oakland, California, Leila Mottley uses her writing as a tool to call for social justice reform and advocate for victims of sexual violence. Her acclaimed poetry has appeared in Oprah Daily and The New York Times, and her incandescent debut novel Nightcrawling was selected by Oprah Winfrey for her 2022 Book Club, making Mottley - who is 20 - the club’s youngest author ever. Inspired by true stories of the exploitation of young women by police departments in the United States, including a 2015 case in Oakland and its subsequent cover-up, the book has earned widespread acclaim. “Leila Mottley’s w...
2022-10-161h 10
L’esprit critiqueL'esprit critique n°40, autour de "V13" d'Emmanuel Carrère, "Le Trésorier-payeur" de Yannick Haenel et "Arpenter la nuit" de Leila MottleyHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2022-10-0247 minL’esprit critiqueL'esprit critique n°40, autour d'"Arpenter la nuit" de Leila MottleyHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2022-10-0213 min
Book Reccos: Between the PagesSeptember wrap upIn the last episode of September, Jess and Lauren share a reading recap of the books they loved this month as well as an exciting announcement of the Book Reccos Reading Journal! Head to www.bookreccos.com/shop to purchase yours now! This episode is brought to you by Bon Charge - formerly known as BLU Blox - the original science backed brand, providing fashionable, Australian made blue light management and red light therapy products, from glasses to reading lights, as seen in Vogue, GQ and Elle. Head to www.boncharge.com to find out more and u...
2022-09-2840 min
RazzleFratChapter 13: Richard Gilmore F*cksWelcome back to Razzlefrat! This week we are celebrating our FIRST podcast anniversary with Gilmore Girls hot takes and wine! Oh, and we discuss some books, too. As always, follow us in between episodes on our booksta accounts @grapes_of_ash and @theresinkonmyhands and also our joint account @razzlefratpod! Until next time, we bid you farewell. xoxo, Razzlefrat
Books mentioned this episode:
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill
The Truly Devious Series by Maureen Johnson
The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by...
2022-09-271h 02
Reading for AttentionNightcrawling by Leila Mottley with Vodka Root BeerThis week, speshes, we're chattin' Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley. Leila is the youngest EVER nominee for the Booker Prize aka a massive show off. Nightcrawling is challenging, heart wrenching and bloody brilliant. Afterwards, to lighten the mood, Sarah and Paul recommend some good horror films then go on to discuss the funniest film moments of all time - objectively.See ya next week chickies xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-231h 01
La Vagabonde PodcastLa Vagabonde • Episode #17 AmericaPour ce nouvel épisode de La Vagabonde, nous parlons Amérique(s) en marge de l’édition 2022 du Festival America qui se tient à Vincennes du 22 au 25 septembre prochain. C’est tout bientôt et si le cœur vous en dit, on s’y croisera peut-être. En attendant, place aux livres. Au programme de cet épisode :Miss Josephine de Margaret Wilkerson Sexton chez Actes Sud39 bonnes raisons de transformer des obsèques hawaiiennes en beuveries de Kristiana Kahakauwila, aux Editions Aux vents des îlesArpenter la nuit de Leila Mottley chez Albin MichelAnnie Muktuk et autres histoires...
2022-09-2132 minBehind the Mic With Kirkus ReviewsNIGHTCRAWLING by Leila Mottley, read by Joniece Abbott-PrattFrom the audiobook’s opening line, Joniece Abbott-Pratt’s narration creates an immersive listening experience. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile contributor Kendra Winchester discuss this impressive debut novel from Leila Mottley. Abbott-Pratt perfectly embodies the first-person perspective of Kiara, a high school dropout living with her older brother. Their father is dead, and their mother is gone, so they only have each other. With Abbott-Pratt’s empathetic understanding of the characters, she creates one of the most moving and emotionally intimate audiobooks of the year.Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Rando...
2022-09-2106 min
BibliomaniacsBibliomaniacs épisode 150 ⭐ Spéciale festival America 2022 ⭐Pour ce 150e épisode, Bibliomaniacs vous propose une émission spéciale « Festival America », un festival consacré aux « Voix d’Amérique », et qui a lieu du 22 au 25 Septembre 2022 à Vincennes, vous pouvez d’ailleurs retrouver les informations et le programme sur le site : https://www.festival-america.com/
Nous vous présentons 7 livres, dont les auteurs seront présents au Festival :
Laure : « Pourfendeur de Nuages » de Russell Banks, traduction Pierre Furlan, chez Actes Sud, 880 pages &
« La Douceur de l’Eau » de Nathan Harris, traduction Isabelle Chapman, chez Philippe Rey, 454 pages.
Claire : « Arpenter l...
2022-09-2047 min
Books Are Pop CultureBAPC | Leila Mottley | Episode 48 | "Limbo"BAPC × Leila Mottley
Leila Mottley exceeds the hype—thankfully she found some time to spend with BAPC to discuss her magnificent debut novel, Nightcrawling.
Join The Fellowship—BAPC's Patreon Community
Follow BAPC on Instagram
Shop BAPC's Bookshop
2022-09-151h 19
stOHRies! - Der PodcastSpätlese
"Im Süden" von Rose Ausländer
"1979" von Val McDermid
"Lightseekers" von Femi Katode
"How to kill your family" von Bella Mackie
"Nachtschwärmerin" von Leila Mottley
"Freiheitsgeld" von Andreas Eschbach
"Illusionen" von Ruth Rehmann
2022-09-1031 min
Books On The GoEp 217: Nightcrawling by Leila MottleyAnna and Annie discuss their predictions for the 2022 Booker Prize Shortlist. Our book of the week is Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley. This novel about a young woman in Oakland has been described as 'an electrifying debut' (Dave Eggers). It is a New York Times Bestseller, an Oprah Book Club pick and is longlisted for the Booker Prize. We think it more than lives up to the hype! Coming up: Bodies of Light by Jennifer Down and Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra. Follow us! Instagram: @abailliekaras and @mr_annie F...
2022-09-0424 min
Take NoteThe Salty GirlEzra Klein "How We Look Matters as Much as What We See"NopeWeekday MatineesField Notes Salt Shed NotebooksRobert Earl Keen "No. 2 Live Dinner"Robert Earl Keen "Picnic"Jody Rosen "White Christmas""Willie Nelson's Long Encore"One True Podcast"The Trees" by Percival Everett"Oh William!" by Elizabeth Strout"Small Things Like These" by Claire Keegan"Nightcrawling" by Leila MottleyWe launched a Patreon.
2022-08-3000 min
LIVE! From City LightsLeila Mottley in Conversation with Margaret Wilkerson SextonCity Lights in conjunction with the Mechanics’ Institute Library and Alfred Knopf present Leila Mottley in conversation with Margaret Wilkerson Sexton, celebrating her fiction debut "Nightcrawling," published by Alfred A. Knopf. This live event took place at the Mechanics’ Institute Library in San Francisco and was hosted by Laura Sheppard and Peter Maravelis.
You can purchase copies of "Nightcrawling" directly from City Lights here: https://citylights.com/nightcrawling/
Leila Mottley is the 2018 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate. Her work has been featured in The New York Times and Oprah Daily. She was born and raised in Oakland, where she continues to live...
2022-08-261h 09Tiny Town Library PodcastEpisode 24: The Time Is NowEpisode 24 Title: “The Time is Now”
Listen in for a recap of summer at the library and an interview with board members of the Mont Vernon Library Charitable Foundation to hear all about their summer FUN raiser “Battle of the Burbs”! The library fundraising thermometer is moving up!! The Time is Now to learn about how you can support a new library in tiny town. Visit www.mvlcf.org to learn about the new library project and how to make a donation.
Amy’s Book Recommendations:
“Nightcrawling” by Leila Mottley
“The It Girl” by Ruth W...
2022-08-181h 24Sarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 120: Summer 2022 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)In Episode 120, Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and I circle back to the books we shared in the Summer 2022 Book Preview — now that we've actually had a chance to read them. Returning to our 12 summer releases, we take a look at what worked and what didn't. Also, with both of our personal lives demanding more of our attention lately, our reading lives have definitely been impacted. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Sarah had a 5 star bo...
2022-08-1750 min
Papierstau PodcastFolge 218: Besoffen von vorgestern („Triskele“ - Miku Sophie Kühmel, „Kleine Dinge wie diese“ - Claire Keegan, „Nachtschwärmerin“ - Leila Mottley.Der Preislistenpodcast schlägt wieder zu, diesmal mit der Poolnudel: Wir sprechen über die Hotlist 2022 für unabhängige Verlage und den Booker Prize, seid gespannt!
Die erste Rezension dieser Folge dreht sich um den neuen Roman von Miku Sophie Kühmel, die bereits mit ihrem Debüt „Kintsugi“ für den Deutschen Buchpreis nominiert war. In „Triskele“ geht es um drei Schwestern, deren Mutter sich das Leben genommen hat. Ob das Buch bald auch in diverse Preisrennen einsteigt?
Claire Keegan steht mit „Kleine Dinge wie diese“ bereits auf der diesjährigen Longlist des Booker Prize. Die Novelle b...
2022-08-1059 min
BookTok PodcastThe Woman in the Library - Part Four (chap. 28-end!) ft. Sulari GentillWell... those theories didn't quite work out did they??? In this episode, we discuss the last section of The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. We are then joined by Sulari to talk about the themes of the book!
SPOILER SECTIONS:
00:00:48 - 00:12:30
00:46:45 - 00:50:17
00:53:35 - 01:04:15
---
Our next book club read is Careless by Kirsty Capes! We want to give you plenty of time to get this book, since the paperback version comes out on August 16th! Given that, we will start reading Careless on 8/21, and the fir...
2022-08-071h 16The Maris ReviewEpisode 167: CJ HauserCJ Hauser teaches creative writing at Colgate University. She is the author of two novels, Family of Origin and The From-Aways. In 2019 she published "The Crane Wife" in The Paris Review, which reached more than a million readers all over the world. The Crane Wife, the book version, is her first work of nonfiction.Recommended Reading:
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley
The Summer Book by Tove Jansson
Shit Cassandra Saw by Gwen Kirby
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-0438 min
ShamelessOmg there's even more to discussOmg hi!!!!!! We’re back!On today’s show, we went everywhere: From the rumours around Em Rata’s cheating husband and the Wagatha Christie trial coming to an end, to one man’s quest for Sammy Robinson’s heart and the biggest offenders when it comes to celebrities and their private jets. Plus! Is Shakira going to jail, why is a Deux Moi blind item about a high-profile royal making headlines, and finally, the Harry Styles, Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh gossip we cannot get enough of.This week, Mich recom...
2022-08-031h 13BookTok PodcastThe Woman in the Library - Part 3 (chap. 19-27)Well we have some strong theories in this episode and who knows if they will hold up to the evidence. Wait... are we Marigold??? In this episode, we discuss the third section of The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. Next week, we are FINISHING the book and we are joined by the author! Cannot wait to find out the answers to all of our burning questions.
In this episode, we also announced our next book club pick - Careless by Kirsty Capes! Grab your copy from a local bookstore or Bookshop.org. We start reading...
2022-07-3126 min
pish posh pages with Lindsey SmithNightcrawling by Leila MottleyMy thoughts and review of the coming of age read, Nightcrawling, from first time author Leila Mottley.
Also mentioned in this episode: The Stacks podcast
Follow my bookstagram: @pishposhpages
Visit the website: pishposhpodcast.com/pish-posh-pages
2022-07-2515 min
Book BistroAuthors of Color RevisitedThis week, Brooke, Kristeen, Shannon, and Kristin recommend books by authors of color. Titles mentioned include:
Tracy Deonn, Legendborn (Legendborn Cycle #1)
Nancy Johnson, The Kindest Lie
Saara El-Arifi, The Final Strife (Ending Fire #1)
Jenny Hahn The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer #1)
Kirstin Chen, Counterfeit
Kellye Garrett, Like A Sister
Nekesa Afia, Dead Dead Girls (Harlem Renaissance Mystery #1)
Ann Aguirre, Witch Please (Fix-It Witches #1)
Makiia Lucier, Year of the Reaper
Jayne Allen, Black Girls Must Die Exhausted (Black Girls Must...
2022-07-221h 26
RazzleFratChapter 10: It's Rotten Fruit: SpoiledWelcome back to Razzlefrat! This week we get really into pop culture, sip the latest publishing tea, and discuss our book club pick… *shudders* Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. Spoiler alert: not our fav. As always, follow us in between episodes on our booksta accounts @grapes_of_ash and @theresinkonmyhands and also our joint account @razzlefratpod! Until next time, we bid you farewell.
xoxo, Razzlefrat
Books mentioned this episode:
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
Bunny by Mona Awad
The Plo...
2022-07-0158 min
Librarians by the SeaEpisode 30: Late Spring CleaningToday on the podcast we are talking about keeping our shelves tidy, all the books we are reading, and giving a shout out to Leila Mottley for her new book Nightcrawling we cannot wait to read it.Links to what we discuss can be found here:Books we discussed EventsNightcrawlingNews:Oprah’s latest book club pick: ‘Nightcrawling,’ by Leila MottleyHanover chooses not to revoke book from school libraryLibrary Book Collections on the Move
2022-06-2422 min
5x15Leila Mottley on NightcrawlingLeila Mottley has been hailed as ‘the voice of a generation’. An acclaimed youth poet, her first novel, NIGHTCRAWLING, was bought in a thirteen-way auction in the States, a nine-way auction in the UK and has already sold into eight languages. Inspired by a true scandal underpinning the police department in Oakland, California, Mottley’s home town, it is an unforgettable novel about young people navigating the darkest corners of an adult world, told with a humanity that is at once agonising and utterly mesmerising.
With thanks for your support for 5x15.
5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of the...
2022-06-2414 min
Ways to Change the World with Krishnan Guru-MurthyLeila Mottley on writing her bestselling novel at 17, police brutality in America and the way the world treats Black girlsLeila Mottley has only just turned 20 and she is already a New York Times Bestseller and the youngest person to make Oprah Winfrey’s book club. Her first book, which she started writing one month before her 17th birthday, has received rave reviews from critics. She joins Krishnan to talk about all the themes her novel, Nightcrawling, takes in; racism, sexism, poverty, injustice, police abuse of power. Produced by : Nina Hodgson
2022-06-2433 minThe StacksEp. 219 Genre Redlining with Leila MottleyThis episode we talk with Oakland native and 2018 youth poet laureate Leila Mottley about writing her debut novel Nightcrawling at 17, and the process of adapting a true story to fiction. Leila imagines how it would be different if she wrote the book now, and insists she's really not exceptional among the countless talented young writers out there.*Note: This was recorded shortly before the announcement of Nightcrawling as an Oprah's Book Club pick.The Stacks Book Club selection for June is White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue … and Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation by La...
2022-06-1554 min
NPR's Book of the DayInspired by a true story, 'Nightcrawling' deals with sex work – and sexual abuseInspired by a true story from Oakland, California, Leila Mottley's first novel follows a young Black girl who is sexually abused by a group of police officers. Kiara is a 17-year-old girl who comes from a fractured, poor family, and the novel follows her story as she attempts to survive and thrive navigating so much with so little protection. In an interview with Ayesha Roscoe on Weekend Edition Sunday, Mottley talked about the rich internal world she created for her main character, adding nuance to the storylines of poor characters, and the media coverage of the case that inspired her...
2022-06-1409 min
The BookshelfRacecourses, race, sex work and exile: new fiction from Geraldine Brooks, Leila Mottley and Zaheda GhaniReading Geraldine Brooks' Horse, Leila Mottley's Nightcrawling and Zaheda Ghani's Pomegranate and Fig with journalist, music writer and memoirist Mawunyo Gbogbo (Hip Hop and Hymns) and CEO of the Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights, Diana Sayed
2022-06-1157 min
Poured OverLeila Mottley on NIGHTCRAWLING"I really wanted to depict the ways that young Black girls are made adults by a culture that sees us as that. And I wanted to show the way that that pressure piles on and what it does to teenage Black girls, who are really often forgotten in our culture." Nightcrawling is a powerful story of family, grief and justice with an unforgettable teenage narrator (and equally unforgettable author), and it's out now. Leila Mottley joins us on the show to talk about writing her first novel at 14, sibling dynamics, the importance of published Black a...
2022-06-0943 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Books with Buzz , Celebrity Bookclub PicksNightcrawling: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club) by Leila MottleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/546741 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Nightcrawling: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club) Author: Leila Mottley Narrator: Joniece Abbott-Pratt Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 48 minutes Release date: June 7, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.42 of Total 33 Ratings of Narrator: 4.17 of Total 12 Genres: Celebrity Bookclub Picks Publisher's Summary: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • AN OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK • A dazzling novel about a young Black woman who walks the streets of Oakland and stumbles headlong into the failure of its justice system. This debut of a blazingly original voice “bursts at the seams of every page and swallows you whole...
2022-06-0710 min