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El Poder de los TaconesCultura al Acceso de Todos ft. Jeneissy Azcuy | El Poder de los Tacones | Episodio 66Somos Gladys Mezrahi, Xenia Marcinko, y Adriana Madrinan.
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GO Between the Covers21. Kristin Harmel on the Importance of Sharing Holocaust StoriesInternational bestselling author Kristin Harmel joins us to discuss her novel, The Book of Lost Names. Inspired by an astonishing true story from World War II, the book follows a young female forger who helps hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis. Harmel has published over a dozen novels that have been translated into 29 languages and sold all over the world.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Kristin Harmel to find out how she strikes a balance between fact and fiction when writing about the Holocaust. She also shares why she chose to write about the...2022-04-2527 minGO Between the Covers20. Meg Cabot on her Little Bridge Island Series and the Princess DiariesNew York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot joins us to discuss her novel, No Offense, a charming romance between a children’s librarian and the town sheriff. This is the second book in her Little Bridge Island series and is set on a small, beautiful island in the Florida Keys. Cabot has written over 80 books and is best known for The Princess Diaries, which was later adapted by Walt Disney Pictures into two feature films.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Meg Cabot to find out why she chose the Florida Keys as the backdrop for he...2022-04-1827 minGO Between the Covers19. Lisa Unger on her Twisting Psychological Thriller, Confessions on the 7:45New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger joins us to discuss her book, Confessions on the 7:45. Unger has written more than 17 novels, some of which have been published in 26 languages reaching millions of readers worldwide. In this suspense novel, Selena Murphy meets a stranger called “Martha” on the train and they begin sharing their deepest, darkest secrets. Little does Selena know that this private exchange would lead to even darker consequences.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Lisa Unger to find out why anyone would reveal their darkest secrets to a stranger. With her extensive knowledge of t...2022-04-1127 minGO Between the Covers18. David Heska Wanbli Weiden on Life in an Indian ReservationProfessor and author David Heska Wanbli Weiden joins us to discuss his crime novel Winter Counts, following the story of a local Native American enforcer on South Dakota’s Rosebud Indian Reservation. Weiden, an enrolled member of the Sicangu Lakota nation, highlights life on a reservation and dives into the important issue of native identity. Winter Counts is a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice and was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by Publishers Weekly.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with David Heska Wanbli Weiden to talk about the importance of Native American repr...2022-04-0427 minGO Between the Covers17. Chris Bohjalian on The Importance of Character-Driven StoriesNew York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian joins us to discuss two of his riveting thrillers, The Red Lotus and Hour of the Witch. He’s written more than 20 books, including the Midwives, The Sand Castle Girls, The Guest Room and The Flight Attendant. His global thriller The Red Lotus is set amidst the adrenaline-fueled world of the emergency room. Hour of the Witch is a twisting thriller about a young Puritan woman who plots her escape from a violent marriage.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Chris Bohjalian to find out how a New York Ti...2022-03-2824 minGO Between the Covers16. Scott Eyman on The Secret Life of Hollywood Legend Cary GrantNew York Times bestselling biographer and film historian Scott Eyman joins us to discuss his book, Cary Grant: A Brilliant Disguise. It follows the story of Archibald Leach and his journey to becoming Hollywood legend Cary Grant. This is one of over a dozen books that Scott Eyman has written about Hollywood’s Golden Age, which also include John Wayne: The Life and Legend, Hank and Jim: The Fifty-Year Relationship of Henry Fonda and James Stewart and Empire of Dreams: The Epic Life of Cecil B. DeMille.
Today, our host Ann Bocock sits down with Scott Eyman to...2022-03-2126 minGO Between the Covers15. Yaa Gyasi on the Importance of Belonging in her Powerful NovelGhanaian American award-winning author Yaa Gyasi joins us to discuss her novel Transcendent Kingdom, a stunning follow-up to her acclaimed national bestseller Homegoing. This book is a powerful, raw and deeply moving story about a family of Ghanaian immigrants ravaged by depression, addiction and grief.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Yaa Gyasi to talk about her experience living in Huntsville, Alabama with her Ghanaian family and how the pull of these two worlds influenced her to become a writer. From religion to the importance of place and belonging, she discusses the parallels between her life...2022-03-1427 minGO Between the Covers14. Chip Jones on the Tragic Case of a Black Man’s Stolen HeartAward-winning journalist and Pulitzer Prize nominee Chip Jones joins us to discuss his book, The Organ Thieves: the Shocking Story of the First Heart Transplant in the Segregated South. With nearly thirty years of reporting experience, Jones has worked at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Roanoke Times, Virginia Business magazine, and many more. He was also the former communications director of the Richmond Academy of Medicine, where he first discovered this heart-stopping story.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Chip Jones to talk about the horrifying case of Bruce Tucker, a black man whose heart was removed...2022-03-0726 minGO Between the Covers13. Maria Hinojosa on Changing the Narrative on ImmigrationEmmy award–winning journalist and anchor of NPR’s Latino USA Maria Hinojosa joins us to discuss her book, Once I was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America. She tells the eye-opening story of immigration in America through her decades of reporting and personal experiences, painting an astonishing picture of a country in crisis.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Maria Hinojosa to talk about her intimate experience growing up as a Mexican American on the south side of Chicago. She shares what her family went through to cross the border and...2022-02-2825 minGO Between the Covers12. Alice Hoffman on her Spellbinding Prequel to Practical MagicNew York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman joins us to talk about her book Magic Lessons, a prequel to the beloved novel Practical Magic. This book follows the story of Maria Owens, the matriarch of the amazing Owens women, accused of witchcraft in Puritanical Salem, Massachusetts.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Alice Hoffman to find out where her love of magic came from and what type of research she did for her spellbinding prequel. Hoffman also discusses the history of magic in different cultures, the difficulties of being a woman in the 1600s and the...2022-02-2125 minGO Between the Covers11. Hank Phillippi Ryan on the Art of Lying in her Psychological ThrillerUSA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan joins us to discuss The First to Lie, her psychological thriller about an investigative reporter squaring off with a major pharmaceutical company. This revenge story full of dark family secrets pits the newsroom against corporate sabotage.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Hank Phillippi Ryan to explore the intricate art of lying. As an on-air investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH-TV, she is no stranger to keeping secrets for the sake of a great story. Ryan details how closely her stories resemble her undercover work and the ethical tightrope sh...2022-02-1427 minGO Between the Covers10. James Patterson on the Military and What it Means to ServeBestselling author and master storyteller James Patterson joins us to discuss Walk in My Combat Boots, a book he co-wrote with retired U.S. Army Ranger Matt Eversmann. Together, they gather firsthand accounts from veterans, most of whom served in Iraq or Afghanistan, to deliver an authentic depiction of life in the military. Many of the soldiers profiled are children of career military men and were spurred into action by the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with James Patterson to discuss the importance of talking about the military and understanding what it means to...2022-02-0725 minGO Between the CoversGO Between the Covers Season 2 TrailerGO Between the Covers Season 2 premieres on Monday, February 7th! Make sure to subscribe for new episodes every week.
On our first episode, we have the legendary James Patterson! He discusses Walk in My Combat Boots, a book he co-wrote with retired U.S. Army Ranger Matt Eversmann. Together, they gathered firsthand accounts from veterans to deliver an authentic depiction of life in the military. He also discusses his philanthropic work with child literacy and reveals how he manages to write so many books in a year.
Some other upcoming guests include New York Times...2022-01-2101 minGO Between the Covers9. Robert Kolker on Writing about Mental Illness and IndividualityNew York Times bestselling author Robert Kolker talks about his new book Hidden Valley Road, Inside the Mind of An American Family. This haunting true story follows the Galvin family, an extraordinary mid-century family of twelve children, six of them diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Robert Kolker to discuss his experience with the 10 surviving members of the Galvin family and the extensive research he did on schizophrenia, a chronic mental illness that distorts how people interpret reality. He reveals the shame and stigmas surrounding the illness in the late 60s and early 70...2021-04-0526 min
GO Between the Covers8. J. Ryan Stradal on Midwest Representation in LiteratureBestselling author J. Ryan Stradal discusses his newest novel, a family drama called The Lager Queen of Minnesota. It depicts how midwestern values, hard work, fate and some world-class beer helped a group of women succeed in a man’s world of beermaking.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with J. Ryan Stradal to talk about the strong resilient women in his life and how his mother is a source of inspiration for his books. He also explains the misrepresentation of the Midwest in media and his goal to accurately portray his hometown.
While doing re...2021-03-2924 minGO Between the Covers7. Amy Jo Burns on Moonshiners, Myths and Strong WomenAmy Jo Burns tells us about her most recent novel Shiner, a vibrant and intricate story about myths, miracles, moonshiners and faith healers. It follows strong Appalachian women who fight for their dignity and take back their life stories from hoggish men whose power is largely an illusion.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Amy Jo Burns to discuss the running theme of trauma in Shiner and her memoir Cinderland, and how keeping trauma a secret has impacted her life and those of her characters. Burns explores the complexities of womanhood and grapples with the profound q...2021-03-2226 minGO Between the Covers6. Oline Cogdill on Life as a Book ReviewerThis week, we’re taking a look into the life of nationally recognized and highly respected book reviewer Oline Cogdill. Her mystery fiction reviews have appeared in more than 300 publications worldwide, including The Associated Press, Publishers Weekly and Mystery Scene Magazine. She’s also received a Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America and is a judge for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Oline Cogdill to talk about what it takes to review a book. With 30 years of experience, Cogdill shares the power and responsibility that comes with bein...2021-03-1525 minGO Between the Covers5. Angie Kim on Motherhood, Sacrifice and the Immigrant StoryEdgar award-winner Angie Kim discusses her debut novel Miracle Creek. Her courtroom drama focuses on a group of people who are part of a special treatment center with a hyperbaric chamber. This chamber helps cure a range of conditions and disabilities, but when the chamber explodes, there is evidence to believe that it was not an accident.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Angie Kim to discuss how the novel draws on her own life as a Korean immigrant whose child underwent treatment at a hyperbaric chamber. Kim takes a hard look at motherhood, sharing the...2021-03-0826 minGO Between the Covers4. Edwidge Danticat on the Importance of Being SeenAward-winning author Edwidge Danticat shares her latest novel Everything Inside, a collection of vividly imagined stories about community, family, love and her Haitian roots. Known as one of the greatest writers of all time, Edwidge was only 25 years old when her first novel was selected for Oprah’s Book Club.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Edwidge Danticat to discuss her numerous works of fiction and non-fiction. Danticat shares how the massive 2010 earthquake in Haiti has influenced her writing and what she’s learned about death through her books, The Art of Death and Brother, I’m Dyin...2021-03-0124 minGO Between the Covers3. Mamta Chaudhry on Writing a Love Letter to ParisMamta Chaudhry gives us insight on her truly original debut novel, Haunting Paris. Set in two time periods, the Holocaust and the late 1980s, this timeless love story takes an unexpected turn when a bereaved pianist discovers a letter among her late lover’s possessions.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with Mamta Chaudhry to explore the deep questions of loss, courage and morality that will make you wonder: Would I have been part of the French Resistance? Could I stand up for justice against the Nazis?
With Paris and ghosts playing a large role in...2021-02-2227 minGO Between the Covers2. Laura Kamoie on Powerful Women in HistoryNew York Times bestselling author Laura Kamoie, widely known as romance novelist Laura Kaye, joins us to discuss the release of her historical fiction, Ribbons of Scarlet. Starting out as a history professor in the U.S. Naval Academy, Kamoie shares her profound love of history and female empowerment. Her epic novel, in collaboration with five other authors, tells the story of seven unforgettable women during one of the most tumultuous events in history: the French Revolution.
Did these powerful women’s paths actually cross in real life? How thin is the line between truth and fiction? Ou...2021-02-1527 minGO Between the Covers1. James O. Born on his New Crime Thriller with James PattersonAward-winning author James O. Born shares his latest collaboration with the world’s bestselling author James Patterson in the new book Blindside. Set in New York, this thriller follows Detective Michael Bennett as he deals with kidnapping and national security issues.
Our host Ann Bocock sits down with James O. Born to discuss how his long career in police work, DEA and undercover work has helped him write entertaining crime novels. He reveals what it’s like working with the infamous James Patterson and tells us about his other books, such as Scent of Murder, a story abou...2021-02-0824 minGO Between the CoversIntroducing: GO Between the CoversOur first episode drops on Monday, February 8!
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On our first episode, host Ann Bocock is sitting down with award-winning author James O. Born to discuss his latest collaboration with the world’s bestselling author James Patterson in the new book Blindside. He reveals what it’s like working with the infamous Mr. Patterson and shares how his long career in police work, DEA and undercover work has helped him write entertaining crime novels.
Some other upcoming guests include New York Times bestselling author Robert Kolker...2021-01-0801 min