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Book ImprintA Tree Grows in Brooklyn with Skye ParrottCo-founder of Dossier Magazine (both iterations), formerly of Playgirl, Departures, and T-Magazine, Skye Parrott has seen her fair share of good writing. But Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is the book that stands out to her as life-changing, from when she first read it as a young girl to the many (many) time she re-read it afterwards. Skye takes us through her time running photographer Nan Goldin's studio (and whether she thinks its related to this book...), what parts of this book resonated most for her, and the meaningful ways this book covers the journey of girlhood...2025-05-131h 10Book ImprintTar Beach with Tocarra EliseIn this episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and comedian & writer Tocarra Elise dive into the 1991 Faith Ringgold classic Tar Beach. Told from the point of view of eight year old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, the book is based on the story quilt by the same artist. Tocarra shares where she was when she first read this book - her local library - what it felt like, and how it continues to impact her today. Tocarra hosts a delightful recap of children's literature via her TikTok and Instagram.Read Tar BeachListen to Faith Ringold read...2025-04-151h 02Book ImprintThe Handmaid's Tale with Bonnie J. BakerContent warning: this episode contains references to sexual assault, child abuse, and suicide. Nashville-based songwriter Bonnie J. Baker comes from an ultra-convservative Christian background and knew she had to leave; Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel The Handmaid's Tale gave her the push she needed, reflecting back to her the oppressive system she lived in, allowing her to identity it and understand that she wasn't alone. In this episode, Bonnie and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss how reading this book in college was a seminal moment in Bonnie's life, the history it reflects, and the future...2025-04-011h 10Book ImprintFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler with Adam SchatzMusician, writer, and record producer Adam Schatz drops in to talk about From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, a 1968 middle grade book by E.L. Konigsburg about two siblings who run away from their suburban Connecticut home to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Are the kids kind of annoying? Yes. Do they talk about money a lot? Also yes. But there's something so charming and grounded about this book that has allowed it to endure as a classic since its release. Adam discusses why this is a real New York...2025-03-181h 01Book ImprintPlaying for Keeps with Michael V. PinaSenior Staff Writer at "The Ringer" Michael V. Pina share the book that showed him what he could do one day, if he worked hard - write about basketball. Playing for Keeps by David Halberstam is the seminal 1999 sports biography that's not exactly a biography - it's about basketball, it's about the NBA, and it's about how sports brings people together. Michael talks through what he loves about the game, if he really thinks Michael Jordan is the GOAT, and the exact moment this book changed his life (it was on an airplane!).And what is...2025-02-251h 04Book ImprintThe Andy Warhol Diaries with Anne-Marie GuarnieriBeauty editor and creative director Anne-Marie Guarnieri shares the book that made her want to move to New York City as a teenager - The Andy Warhol Diaries. She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman dive into the format of the diary (it's written by someone else), the tone of the entries, and how reading the diary can change one's perspective on Andy Warhol as both an artist and a human being. It's a nearly-thousand page tome that's just weird and propulsive enough to make you want to read the whole thing!Read The...2025-02-111h 02
Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastBook Imprint: Sideways Stories from Wayside School with Josh GondelmanEnjoyed this podcast? Please subscribe to "Book Imprint" for future episodes!In the first episode of season 1, host Rebecca Thandi Norman welcomes comedian and writer Josh Gondelman to discuss the classic kids' comedy book, Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar. They dive into how to structure jokes for kids that still resonate with adults and to how this book is reflected in Josh's own work. How does a comedian build his comedic sensibility? Books are a pretty good start!Read Sideways Stories from Wayside School2025-01-291h 04Book ImprintSideways Stories from Wayside School with Josh GondelmanIn the first episode of season 1, host Rebecca Thandi Norman welcomes comedian and writer Josh Gondelman to discuss the classic kids' comedy book, Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar. They dive into how to structure jokes for kids that still resonate with adults and to how this book is reflected in Josh's own work. How does a comedian build his comedic sensibility? Books are a pretty good start!Read Sideways Stories from Wayside SchoolSubscribe to Josh's newsletter, That's Marvelous!Read Josh's book, Nice Try: Stories...2025-01-281h 04
Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastIntroducing: Book ImprintHas a book ever changed your life? How old were you? At Book Imprint, host Rebecca Thandi Norman interviews people about the books that changed their lives before the age of 25, ostensibly the time until which our brains are developing.Check out the trailer and subscribe to our feed at Book Imprint to listen to the first episode, launching 29th January 2025.Join us for season 1! Have questions or comments? Write to us at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com and follow along at @bookimprintpodcast.This podcast is...2025-01-2201 minBook ImprintIntroducing: Book Imprint PodcastBook Imprint is a podcast about the books that change our lives before the age of 25; the books that imprint on us.Host Rebecca Thandi Norman, previously host of Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast, interviews each guest about the book that they feel changed their life. From writers to comedians to musicians and anyone else you can imagine, Rebecca takes the perspective that "everyone is interesting," and books affect all of us in deep and specific ways.Join us for season 1! Have questions or comments? Write to us at...2025-01-2101 min
Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastListener Q&A + A BIG ANNOUNCEMENTWe have news! This is not only the final episode of season 3....it's also the final episode of Tea & Murder! Ever! Well, at least for now. We're answering some listener questions, including how to get away with murder, how to fake your own death, and even a few questions about Christie's work!Books recommended in this episode:The Couple at the Table by Sophie HannahA Game for All the Family by Sophie HannahCase Histories by Kate AtkinsonEveryone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena...2024-10-0328 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastMurder at the Vicarage with G.T. KarberIt's our final interview of season 3! Host Rebecca Thandi Norman talks with G.T. Karber, the creator and author of Murdle murder mystery puzzles. What started as an online game has become a whole universe, with books, a board game, live events, and event the upcoming Murdle Junior! Karber and Rebecca discuss the first Miss Marple novel, Murder at the Vicarage, and how Miss Marple changes over the course of her series. The chat about Miss Marple's power of invisibility, comfort reading, and why Rebecca loves Murdle so much.Get your Murdle book...2024-09-0359 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastA Murder is Announced with Prof. Caroline DerryIn this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and Professor Caroline Derry discuss A Murder is Announced. One of Rebecca's favorite Marples, this book includes one of Christie's most obvious lesbian-coded couples as well as an in-depth look at English village life in a post-WWII world. Rebecca and Caroline talk about the wonderful round-robin scene at the beginning of the book (a classic!), other LGBTQ-coding in Christie's work, and what this coding reflects about the time Christie was writing.Read Professor Derry's book:Lesbianism and Criminal Law: Three Centuries...2024-08-2051 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe Secret Adversary with Teresa and Bill PeschelWho else could make Rebecca re-read a Tommy and Tuppence book other than the fantastic Teresa and Bill Peschel of Peschel Press? They discuss how the book reflects the style and interests of the time, the parody aspect of the book, and whether Rebecca actually enjoyed reading this one (surprise: she did!).Teresa, who wrote a book of reviews of Christie adaptations, Agatha Christie, She Watched, talks them through the various adaptations of this book. Bill explains his work in creating the annotated version of the novel, and why he thinks annotated books are so important.2024-08-0659 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe Witness for the Prosecution with Ilya MilsteinWelcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20.In this episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman chats with illustrator Ilya Milstein, who among many other things, draws the World of Agatha Christie puzzles! We discuss The Witness for the Prosecution in both its short story and play...2024-07-241h 05Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastAfter the Funeral with Ayana ChristieWelcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. For this episode, we speak with Bond & Grace Chief Product Officer Ayana Christie. We chat about her family's background running an antique store in Brooklyn, New York, her work with Bond & Grace, and the book After the Funeral.2024-07-0954 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe Clocks with Gray Robert BrownWelcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. Co-host of "The Swinging Christies" podcast Gray Robert Brown joins host Rebecca Thandi Norman for a discussion of The Clocks, a true 1960s thriller-cum-mystery with Poirot in a role that puts his little grey cells to the test...2024-06-251h 04Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastEndless Night with Julia SealesWelcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. In this episode, we talk with author Julia Seales about the gothic-style Christie novel Endless Night. Julia's first novel, A Most Agreeable Murder, was recently released to rave reviews, combining Austen and Christie into a Regency-era murder mystery...2024-06-1135 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe Hollow with David MorrisWelcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace. Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. David Morris is the author of "Collecting Christie," the newsletter and website that demystifies collecting and shares information all about the (extensive!) universe of those who collect Agatha Christie books and other items.2024-06-0657 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastBonus Episode: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd with Kate KrosschellTea & Murder's very own producer Kate Krosschell finally read a Christie, so of course we talked to her about it! She sits down with host Rebecca Thandi Norman to discuss the classic twist in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (pssst: spoilers for this book!) and the "unreliable narrator" trope. Did Kate guess the murderer? Yes! Did that stop her from enjoying the book? Thankfully, no!This episode is a bonus mini-episode between seasons 2 and 3. Get ready for season 3, launching soon!Want to read it for yourself?The Murder of Roger Ackroyd:2024-03-2932 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastAt Bertam's Hotel with Dr Mark AldridgeIn the final episode of season 2, host Rebecca Thandi Norman speaks with Christie historian and writer Dr Mark Aldridge about a Miss Marple mystery that they both love: At Bertram's Hotel. Mark and Rebecca discuss the way Christie approaches the changes of the 1960s, the fantastic character of Bess Sedgwick, and why this is a book that may not be for those who want lots of clues and a big reveal at the end. They even imagine another ending (tell us if you prefer it too!).Mark is currently co-hosting the fabulous podcast "The Swinging Christies"...2024-02-2957 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastMurder on the Links with Ragnar JonassonAt age 17, Ragnar Jonasson began translating Agatha Christie books into his native Icelandic. Years later, Ragnar is a crime writer himself, specialising in the region's beloved "Nordic Noir" genre, but he still loves Christie's work. Jonasson and host Rebecca Thandi Norman talk about Ragnar's work as a translator, why he loves the Poirot & Hastings combination, and what book took the longest to translate. They discuss Murder on the Links, a book that Ragnar has a special connection to, and why it's a charming example of Christie's early Poirots.There is a partial spoiler for Lord Edgware...2024-01-1645 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastAn Appointment with Death with Manon Wogahn**Please note that this episode contains mentions of suicide as part of the book discussion. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Please reach out to a loved one or a hotline in your country. All international hotlines can be found here.**We're chatting with Manon Wogan, the creator of Bookstagram account @mysterymanon and the fantastic The Cluesletter newsletter. Host Rebecca and Manon are talking about how to get involved with book-focused social media and dive into An Appointment with Death, the Christie book with a psychological edge.From...2024-01-0253 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe Pale Horse with Freya McOmishIn this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman chats with digital designer, filmmaker, and astrology expert Freya McOmish. They discuss Agatha Christie's astrological birth chart, what makes astrology interesting, and how Chrstie typically includes spiritual and/or occult elements in her work.In the book club portion of the interview. Rebecca and Freya dive into The Pale Horse, the ideal book to reflect on how Christie often uses spiritual elements as a plot device in her mysteries. Please note that there are non-specific spoilers for The Pale Horse in this episode!...2023-12-1955 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe Mousetrap with Kristian Husted"The Mousetrap" is the longest running play of all time; we're discussing what keeps audiences coming back to this charming production! Director Kristian Husted recently staged a version with Copenhagen Theatre Circle, the English-language amateur theatre company based in Copenhagen. He speaks with host Rebecca Thandi Norman about the enduring appeal of the play, how to stage a mystery, and how to direct a play you've never seen before.Don't worry, there are NO SPOILERS in this episode. You're welcome!Please note that CTC's production of "The Mousetrap" has already run; we recorded...2023-12-0547 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastAnd Then There Were None with Rachel Howzell HallIt's our first repeat book of the book club, and we couldn't have chosen a better one: And Then There Were None. There are so many elements to explore about the best selling mystery novel of all time, so let's dive in. American author Rachel Howzell Hall discusses her own take on the structure They All Fall Down, as well as why Christie's book is such an enduring classic.And Then There Were None:https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062073488See Rachel Howzell Hall's website:https://www.rachelhowzell.com/2023-11-2152 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastCrooked House with Marthe Jocelyn*Spoilers for Crooked House throughout this episode!*In this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman welcomes author Marthe Jocelyn to discuss Crooked House. They talk about the nature of evil in Christie's work, the psychology of the killer, and how to write murders that young readers connect to. Marthe is the author of the Aggie Morton series, a middle-grade book series based on Agatha Christie as a young girl.See Marthe Jocelyn's website:https://www.marthejocelyn.com/Follow Marthe on Instagram:2023-11-0750 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe Mystery of the Blue Train with Levi HiggsFor this instalment of the book club, host Rebecca Thandi Norman is joined by David Webb Jewels's Head of Archive and Brand Heritage Levi Higgs to discuss The Mystery of the Blue Train. Levi is a jewelry expert, decorative arts aficionado, and mystery-lover, but he hasn't read much Christie...until now! The two discuss jewelry as a narrative device in mysteries, what works about the book (and what doesn't), and whether or not the regular person on the street would know a famous diamond if it smacked them in the face.Follow Levi Higgs on Instagram...2023-10-2441 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastMurder in Mesopotamia with Caroline Crampton*Spoilers for Murder in Mesopotamia*Our guest this episode is Caroline Crampton, author and host of the Shedunnit podcast. We discuss Murder in Mesopotamia, a book set in an archeological dig. Christie knew dig sites well, and that's reflected in the details of this book. Rebecca and Caroline discuss how her experiences shaped the book, colonial elements of the narrative, and why this is such a great example of a "closed box" mystery.Listen to Shedunnit's episode on Agatha's Archeologists:https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/shedunnit/id1439204048...2023-10-1054 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastMurder on the Orient Express with Paula SuttonAuthor and creator of Hill House Vintage Paula Sutton joins the show to talk about the Poirot classic, "Murder on the Orient Express." She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss "vintage style, not vintage values," why we find certain aesthetics comforting, and why this particular mystery is so enduring. They also talk about the book's abrupt ending, as well as the real-life case it was based on.Learn more about Paula Sutton and buy her book:https://www.hillhousevintage.com/https://bookshop.org/p/books/hill-house-living-the-art-of-creating-a-joyful-life-paula-sutton/16550359?ean=9780593234464Follow Paula...2023-09-2651 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastTea & Murder Season 2 Trailer"Agatha Christie believed in evil..."Season 2 of Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast is coming! Get a sneak peek of what's in store with our short trailer. Our first episode comes out on Tuesday, 26th September. We'll be discussing Murder on the Orient Express with Paula Sutton.Read it here:https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062073495Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See...2023-09-2401 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastAgatha Christie Listener Q&A (Part 2)What does host Rebecca Thandi Norman think of the controversy surrounding word changes in Christie's books? Will the podcast be discussing film adaptations moving forward? Producer Kate and Rebecca discuss these questions and more in the second part of the listener Q&A.Season 2 begins next month! Please note that there is some feedback throughout the episode on producer Kate's microphone. Thanks for your patience with this small sound issue! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1618 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastAgatha Christie Listener Q&A (Part 1)In this bonus episode between seasons, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and producer Kate Krosschell answer listener questions, including Rebecca's favorite Christies, whether she reads anything else (spoiler: she does), and whether the show will ever cover film and TV adaptations. Mentioned in this episode:The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Justerhttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780394820378The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixinhttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780765382030We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Modern Ireland by Fintan O'Toolehttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/97816314965302023-07-2524 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe A.B.C. Murders with Ashley NormanHow different is the work of a real-life private investigator to the work of Hercule Poirot? In this episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman interviews her sister (!) Ashley Norman, who is a former private investigator. They discuss how Poirot's work is similar to her own, whether there are really "famous" detectives, and the plot of The A.B.C. Murders. This is our last episode of season 1. Season 2 will start in fall 2023, but keep an eye out for a few fun episodes in between seasons this summer. Thank you for listening to "Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast!"2023-05-0947 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastEvil Under the Sun with Sophie HannahIn the penultimate episode of season 1 of "Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast," host Rebecca Thandi Norman speaks with the current author of the Hercule Poirot series (as well as many of her own books!) Sophie Hannah. Sophie discusses one of her favorite Christie mysteries: Evil Under the Sun, why Poirot never gets to take a vacation, and what makes for an ideal murder mystery location. She also talks through the process of taking on Poirot as a character but not taking on Christie's voice, and why she would never try to do that..See Sophie...2023-04-2552 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe Moving Finger with Laura ThompsonAuthor of the biography Agatha Christie: A Mysterious Life (2007), Laura Thompson, discusses the fabulous Marple mystery set in a small English village, The Moving Finger. She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman talk about Christie's coded-LGBTQ+ characters, which parts of the book they "buy" (and which they don't!), and whether you can enjoy Christies if the ending has been spoiled.See Laura Thompson's website:http://www.laurathompson.co.uk/ Read Agatha Christie: A Mysterious Lifehttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9781681776538Read The Last Landlady: An English Memoir2023-04-111h 02Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastHallowe'en Party with Robin StevensAuthor of the Murder Most Unladylike and Ministry of Unladylike Activity series, Robin Stevens knows a thing or two about writing murder mysteries. Her focus is on Young Adult (YA) fiction. Robin and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss the Poirot mystery Hallowe'en Party, why they keep coming back to it although they agree that it's not Christie's best work, and what makes a murder mystery appropriate for young adult literature. Robin also talks about how Christie inspires her own work, including Poirot as the inspiration for one of her detectives, Hazel Wong. She goes into the connection she feels...2023-03-2858 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastFive Little Pigs with Dr. John CurranHistorian and writer Dr. John Curran joins the podcast this week to discuss his uncovering of Agatha Christie's secret notebooks and the book Five Little Pigs, a favorite of both he and host Rebecca Thandi Norman. Dr. Curran explains why he thinks people are currently overanalyzing Christie's work, while Rebecca makes the argument that certain analyses are necessary in order for a younger generation to enjoy the books today.Read Agatha Christie's Secret Notebookshttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780061988370 Read Agatha Christie: Murder in the Makinghttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062065438 2023-03-1457 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe Body in the Library with Kate FinniganBritish journalist Kate Finnigan has been an Agatha Christie fan since childhood, but hasn't re-read any of her favorites in years. She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss the Miss Marple classic The Body in the Library, what it's like to read Christie's work from a feminist perspective, and why Miss Marple is such a subversie character. Follow Kate on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/katefinnigan__/Read "There's a Dead Body in My Library": Crime Fiction Texts and the History of Libraries by Rachel Franks https...2023-02-2847 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe Secret of Chimneys with Kemper DonovanIt's a meeting of the Agatha Christie podcasts! Host of "All about Agatha" Kemper Donovan joins Rebecca Thandi Norman to discuss one of thelr least favorite books: The Secret of Chimneys. This is the second lowest-rated book on Kemper's podcast, so they're revisiting it to ask, is it really that bad? Turns out: kind of! Find out what both Kemper and Rebecca really think of this book, and why they're committed to reading the Agatha Christie books that they don't like. Kemper also discusses his own work and the joy of being part of the Agatha Christie community worldwide.2023-02-141h 03Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe Man in the Brown Suit with Matias VestergårdDanish composer Matias Vestergård joins the podcast to discuss his love of the Orient Express (the train, not the book), writing an Agatha Christie-inspired opera, and why boats are such a great setting for both a mystery and, as it turns out, an opera.Listen to Matias's work:https://www.youtube.com/@matiasvestergardhansen6304See Matias's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/matias.vestergard/?hl=enLearn more about Lisbon Floor:https://kglteater.dk/en/whats-on/season-20222023/opera/lisbon-floor?section=topNext w...2023-01-3147 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastCards on the Table with Aja BarberWriter, stylist, and sustainable fashion expert Aja Barber reads her first Agatha Christie in order to discuss Cards on the Table with host Rebecca Thandi Norman. As an avid reader, what does Aja think of Christie's work, and will she be reading another mystery? Listen to her first impressions, including whether she'd want to hang out with Poirot and if she was able to solve the mystery herself. Aja and Rebecca discuss how to love imperfect books, what they read as children, and the joy in pursuing your passions.Aja Barber's Patreon:https://www...2023-01-1744 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastThe Four Suspects with Kelsey McKinneyHost of the podcast "Normal Gossip," founder of Defector Media, and author Kelsey McKinney is on the podcast to chat about the story "The Four Suspects" in the book of Marple short stories The Thirteen Problems. Kelsey and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss how gossip and mysteries are intertwined, and what makes a good gossip versus a good mystery. They also talk about the biggest gossip-meets-mystery of all: when Agatha Christie disappeared in 1926!Listen to Kelsey's podcast, "Normal Gossip:"https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/normal-gossip/id1597761181Read...2023-01-0252 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastA Caribbean Mystery with Jean KwokAuthor Jean Kwok discusses A Caribbean Mystery, the Miss Marple book she took inspiration from in her latest story, "The Jade Empress." This story is part of the new MARPLE book: 12 Miss Marple stories by 12 different authors.She chats about what it was like to take on such an icon, how Agatha Christie was part of her journey in learning English, and why Miss Marple is really a modern character. Plus we discuss Agatha Christie's sense of humor and how she subverts the underdog trope with both Marple and Poirot.A Caribbean Mystery:2022-12-1950 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastDeath on the Nile with Michael BrownCreative Director and host of Netflix's Tiny Mic Interviews, Michael Brown knows good cinema. His sincere love of Kenneth Brannagh's "Death on the Nile" film brings him to Tea & Murder, where he and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss the differences between the film and the book (can you guess which they prefer?), what makes something camp, and whether there really ever could be enough champagne to fill the Nile. They also discuss how to modernize the adaptations of Christie books, and whether this version succeeds in doing so. This is Michael's first time reading an Agatha Christie book; find...2022-12-051h 05
Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastAnd Then There Were None with Stuart TurtonBritish author of the bestselling mysteries The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and Devil and the Dark Water, Stuart Turton knows a thing about crafting a twisted tale. But did you know he's a major Agatha Christie fan? We discuss his favorite Christie book, And Then There Were None, which he calls "one of only two perfect books ever written." Stuart talks about why he comes back to Christie books again and again, and how his own work is influenced by her.Content warning: There is a brief mention of suicide as part of the plot of...2022-11-2147 min
Busigirl PodcastGrowing as an entreprenuer with Rebecca Thandi NormanENGLISH EPISODE! This week our guest is Rebecca Thandi Norman, editor, writer and Co-Founder af 'Scandinavia Standard' and podcast host of the brand new podcast 'Tea & Murder'. Rebecca and Terese discuss launching a podcast, being an entrepreneur and how growth, networking and +10 years of experience equals more flexibility and freedom, but also self confidence and self worth in your business. Listen and get some of Rebecca's best tips to ask for help, build your network and grow as a business woman!CONNECT:Follow Busigirl Podcast:Instagram, Tik Tok, LinkedIn...2022-11-1145 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastTea & Murder with Producer Kate KrosschellWelcome to Tea & Murder, a podcast about the work of Agatha Christie! In this episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman sits down with producer Kate Krosschell to share what the podcast is all about, how it got started, and what you can expect this season. Part book club and part interview show, Tea & Murder is a playful take on why we love cozy murder mysteries.Thank you to producer Kate Krosschell and sound engineer Winther Robinson. Our logo is by Freya August McOmishFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/teaandmurder/2022-11-0720 minTea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastTea & Murder Season 1 TrailerCan murder be cozy?! Agatha Christie thought so. Welcome to Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast. Host Rebecca Thandi Norman is talking about the opposite of true crime with an array of fantastic guests in this podcast that's part book club, part interview show. Hear what's in store this season!Thank you to producer Kate Krosschell and sound engineer Winther Robinson. Our logo is by Freya August McOmishFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/teaandmurder/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-0602 min
Busigirl PodcastBusigirls in a foreign country with Rebecca Thandi Norman & Bee KralovicovaENGLISH EPISODE! In this episode #busigirls Rebecca Thandi Norman of Scandinavia Standard and Bee Kralovicova of Honey Studio join me for a talk about becoming a busigirl in a foreign country. We talk about how to create a professional network in a new city, the challenges they faced, and maybe still face, getting close to the locals, and much more! If you're new in Copenhagen or any other city, and have big dreams, this episode is for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-08-2445 min