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In today's episode, we interview renowned horror author Stephen Graham Jones. We delve into his latest book, "I Was a Teenage Slasher," and explore his passion for the horror genre. Additionally, we discuss his journey from aspiring farmer to successful writer, and pick his brain for book and movie recommendations!
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About Stephen Graham Jones:Stephen Graham Jones is a prolific American horror author known for his unique blend of contemporary horror and Native American themes. Born in West Texas and a member of the Blackfeet Nation, Jones has written numerous acclaimed novels and short stories, including "The Only Good Indians" and "Mongrels." His work often explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the supernatural.
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I Was A Teenage SlasherMy Heart Is a ChainsawThe Only Good IndiansMongrelsBooks discussed on today's episode:
Please Stop Trying to Leave Me by Alana SaabMean Spirited by Nick RobertsInk Blood Sister Scribe by Emma TörzsThe Monkeyâs Paw by W.W. Jacobs -
On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we chat with prolific and beloved audiobook narrator Natalie Naudus who shares her journey into the world of audiobooks. We discuss the challenges and rewards of the profession, including the process of bringing characters to life through voice. The episode provides an insider's look at the audiobook industry, and we discuss tips and tricks of the trade, how AI narration is disrupting the industry, her debut novel, and much more.
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About Natalie Naudus:Natalie Naudus is one of the most beloved audiobook narrators working today. She has won an Audie award and nine Earphones awards, and maintains a robust social media following. She lives with her family on a mountain in Virginia. Gay the Pray Away is her debut novel which was released in June 2024.
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Gay the Pray AwayBooks discussed on today's episode:
Interesting Facts about Space by Emily AustinSucker by Daniel HornsbyGrey Dog by Elliott GishRing by Koji Suzuki -
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On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we sit down with Christine Bollow, co-owner and events manager for the DC based, community-oriented Loyalty Bookstore. We discuss the importance of book events to communities, Christineâs previous career in audiobooks, how Loyalty raises up young authors and marginalized voices, and our least favorite household chores.
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Books discussed on todayâs episode:Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aokihttps://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781250824479-light-from-uncommon-stars
Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxtonhttps://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781549113482
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In this episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we interview Kalima DeSuze, the owner of Cafe con Libros, an intersectional feminist bookstore and coffee shop in Brooklyn, New York. Kalima discusses the challenges of running a bookstore, the importance of community support, and the decision-making process behind stocking books. She also talks about the power of book clubs as spaces for discussion and connection, and the role of audiobooks in making reading more accessible.
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On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we speak with Mairi Oliver, a bookseller and owner at Lighthouse Bookshop, a radical bookshop in Edinburgh, Scotland. We discuss the shop's mission as an unapologetically activist radical bookshop and its commitment to promoting diverse voices and fighting for social justice. We also talk about the shopâs Pay It Forward program and the importance of accessibility in the book world.
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Books discussed on todayâs episode:Namesake: Essays on a Warrior Woman by N.S. Nuseibeh
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On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we sit down with NYT Bestselling author Claire Lombardo. We discuss her new book, Same As It Ever Was, as well as her previous novel, The Most Fun We Ever Had. We dive into her love for writing about family dynamics and the process of crafting realistic dialogue. She also shares what itâs like to be a bookseller at Prairie Lights Books and offers book recommendations.
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About Claire Lombardo:Claire Lombardo's debut novel, The Most Fun We Ever Had, was an instant New York Times bestseller and has been translated or is forthcoming in over a dozen languages. Her second novel, Same As It Ever Was, releases in June 2024. Her short fiction has appeared in, among others, Playboy, Barrelhouse Magazine, Little Fiction, and Longform.
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Same As It Ever WasThe Most Fun We Ever HadBooks discussed on today's episode:
The Berry Pickers by Amanda PetersThe Guncle Abroad by Steven RowleyThe Sentence by Louise ErdrichFellowship Point by Alice Elliott DarkAmerican Mermaid by Julia Langbein The Shining by Stephen KingThings Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes Hardcover by Eric LaRocca -
In the final episode of our first-ever Libro.fm Podcast Extravaganza, we interview author Steven Rowley. We discuss "The Guncle" and its sequel, themes of grief and humor in his books, his experience narrating his own audiobooks, and more. The episode concludes with the hosts discussing plans for Independent Bookstore Day.
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About Steven Rowley:Steven Rowley is the New York Times bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book of 2016, The Editor, named by NPR as one of the Best Books of 2019, The Guncle, a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for 2021 Novel of the Year and winner of the 22nd Thurber Prize for American Humor, and The Celebrants, a TODAY Show Read With Jenna Book Club pick. His fiction has been published in twenty languages. All of his books are in development for feature film or television adaptation.
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The GuncleThe Guncle AbroadThe CelebrantsLily and the OctopusThe EditorBooks discussed on today's episode:Weetzie Bat by Francesca Block
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In this episode of the Libro.fm Podcast Extravaganza, Craig and Karen interview Dr. Darcie Little Badger, author of "Elatsoe" and the prequel "Sheine Lende." Dr. Little Badger discusses her background as an oceanographer and her transition to full-time writing, the influence of her family on her work, and indigenous futurism.
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About Dr. Darcie Little Badger:Darcie Little Badger is a Lipan Apache writer with a PhD in oceanography. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, Elatsoe, was featured in Time Magazine as one of the best 100 fantasy books of all time. Elatsoe also won the Locus award for Best First Novel and is a Nebula, Ignyte, and Lodestar finalist. Her second fantasy novel, A Snake Falls to Earth, received a Nebula Award, an Ignyte Award, and a Newbery Honor and is on the National Book Awards longlist. Her third book, Sheine Lende, is the prequel to Elatsoe and will be published in 2024.
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ElatsoeSheine LendeA Snake Falls to EarthBooks discussed on today's episode:
Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn WardThe Grip of It by Jac JemcJames by Percival Everett -
On todayâs episode, we sat down with Pulitzer Prize-winning author of âLess,â Andrew Sean Greer. We discuss how he approached writing the sequel âLess is Lostâ, book recommendations, his favorite burrito in San Francisco, and what it's like to be a crossword clue and question on Jeopardy.
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About Andrew Sean Greer:Andrew Sean Greer is the author of seven works of fiction, including the bestsellers The Confessions of Max Tivoli and Less. Greer has taught at a number of universities, including Stanford and the Iowa Writers Workshop, been a TODAY show pick, a New York Public Library Cullman Center Fellow, a judge for the National Book Award, and a winner of the California Book Award and the New York Public Library Young Lions Award. He is the recipient of a NEA grant, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
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Less is LostLessThe Impossible Lives of Greta WellsThe Story of a MarriageBooks discussed on today's episode:
The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWittThe Wishing Game by Meg ShafferFunny Story by Emily Henry -
In this episode, we interview author Hanif Abdurraqib about his new book, "There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension," his writing process, and the themes of aging and mortality in his book. We also discuss his upcoming tour and the importance of place and community in his work, as well as his favorite style of french fry.
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About Hanif Abdurraqib:Hanif Abdurraqib is a poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio, and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation âGeniusâ grant. His most recent book, A Little Devil in America, was the winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Gordon Burns Prize and a finalist for the National Book Award. His first collection of essays, They Canât Kill Us Until They Kill Us, was named one of the books of the year by NPR, Esquire, BuzzFeed, O: The Oprah Magazine, Pitchfork, and Chicago Tribune, among others.
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There's Always This YearThey Can't Kill Us Until They Kill UsA Fortune For Your DisasterA Little Devil in AmericaBooks discussed on today's episode:
The Apology by Jimin HanThe Men Can't Be Saved by Ben PurkertWandering Stars by Tommy Orange -
Join Craig and Karen for the first ever Libro.fm Podcast Extravaganza, a week-long celebration of authors, narrators, booksellers, and more leading up to Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday April 27th, 2024! Stay tuned for conversations with authors Hanif Abdurraqib, Andrew Sean Greer, Darcie Little Badger, and Steven Rowley. Libro.fm also has a huge sale and Golden Ticket Giveaway this weekâhead over to https://libro.fm/ibd for more details.
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In this episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we sat down with S.A. Cosby, bestselling author of All the Sinners Bleed and Razorblade Tears. We discussed his background and inspiration for becoming a writer, as well as his experiences with growing up in the South and writing a middle-grade book with Questlove.
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About S.A. Cosby:S. A. Cosby is an Anthony Award-winning writer from Southeastern Virginia. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Razorblade Tears & Blacktop Wasteland, which won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, was a New York Times Notable Book, and was named a best book of the year by NPR, The Guardian, andLibrary Journal, among others. When not writing, he is an avid hiker and chess player.
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Razorblade TearsAll the Sinners Bleed My Darkest Prayer Blacktop WastelandThe Rhythm of TimeBooks discussed on today's episode:Ozark DogsEverybody KnowsBeware the WomanLowdown RoadSheâs Not SorrySociopath: A Memoir
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In this episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we sat down in person with Casey McQuiston, bestselling author of Red, White, and Royal Blue, One Last Stop, and I Kissed Shara Wheeler. We discussed audiobooks, their writing process, their upcoming novel âThe Pairing,â and what it was like to work at Cold Stone Creamery and sing whenever they got tipped.
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About Casey McQuiston:Casey lives at the intersection of fun, escapist romantic adventure and smart-mouthed characters with bad manners and big hearts. They were born and raised in the Deep South, which taught them how to love a good story and a great biscuit, and now lives and works in New York City with their dog, Pepper.
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One Last StopI Kissed Shara Wheeler The Pairing Red, White & Royal BlueBooks discussed on today's episode:Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of FaeriesEmily Wildeâs Map of the Otherlands*The Prospects
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In this episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we sat down in person with bestselling author and physician, Dr. Abraham Verghese. His most recent novel âThe Covenant of Waterâ was an instant New York Times Bestseller, an Oprah Book Club Pick, and one of Barack Obamaâs top books of 2023. We discuss his research process, how he auditioned to narrate his own book, how his work as a physician impacts his writing, and his recipe for âbachelor chickenâ.
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About Abraham Verghese:Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP, is a best-selling author and a physician with a reputation for his focus on healing in an era where technology often overwhelms the human side of medicine. He received the Heinz Award in 2014 and was awarded the National Humanities Medal, presented by President Barack Obama, in 2015.
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The Covenant of Water The Tennis Partner Cutting for StoneBooks discussed on today's episode:
Tom Lake by Ann PatchettThe Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh ChouWhalefall by Daniel Kraus The Fetishist by Katherine Min -
In this episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we speak with writer, small business owner, politician, and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams. We cover her newest novel, her work in politics, book banning, her romance writer alter-ego, and more.
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About Stacey Abrams:Stacey Abrams is the four-time New York Times bestselling author of Staceyâs Extraordinary Words, While Justice Sleeps, Our Time is Now, and Lead from the Outside; an entrepreneur; and a political leader. She is the award-winning producer of the documentary, All In: The Fight for Democracy, which made the 2021 Academy Award shortlist for best documentary.
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Rogue JusticeWhile Justice SleepsOur Time Is NowLead from the OutsideBooks discussed on today's episode:
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko AoyamaNetwork Effect by Martha WellsThe Last Lion by William ManchesterKillers of a Certain Age by Deanna RaybournHow to Loiter In a Turf War by Coco Solid -
In this episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we were lucky enough to interview award-winning author Kacen Callender about their new book, "Stars in Your Eyes." We also discuss the importance of finding community and connection in their work, their experience in publishing, book banning, and more!
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About Kacen Callender:Kacen Callender is a Saint Thomian author of children's fiction and fantasy, best known for their Stonewall Book Award and Lambda Literary Award-winning middle grade debut Hurricane Child. Their fantasy novel, Queen of the Conquered, is the 2020 winner of the World Fantasy Award and King and the Dragonflies won the 2020 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
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Stars in Your EyesFelix Ever AfterKing and the DragonfliesHurricane ChildMoonflowerBooks we discussed on today's episode:
Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham JonesHitchcock's Blondes by Laurence LeamerOne in a Millennial by Kate KennedyBlack Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse -
We sat down with author Kelsey Norris, whose debut collection of short stories, 'House Gone Quiet,' released on October 17th, 2023. We discussed the themes of her storiesâthe search for home and a sense of community and belongingâ, her journey to becoming a full-time writer, multi-narrator audiobooks, the publishing industry, and more.
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About Kelsey Norris:Kelsey Norris is a writer and editor from Alabama. She earned an MFA from Vanderbilt University and has worked as a teacher in Namibia, a school librarian, and a bookseller. Her work has been published in The Kenyon Review, Black Warrior Review, and The Rumpus, among others. She is currently based in Washington, DC.
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House Gone Quiet (Stories)Books we discussed on today's episode:
Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen CallenderTell Me I'm Worthless by Alison RumfittSisters of the Lost Marsh by Lucy StrangeThe Changeling by Victor LaValleQuietly Hostile by Samantha IrbyThe Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff -
On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Kelly Jensen of Book Riot and Leah Johnson, author and owner of independent bookstore Loudmouth Books, to discuss combatting censorship, the importance of libraries, and much more.
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About Kelly Jensen:Kelly Jensen is an Editor at Book Riot, the largest independent book website in North America. She covers all things young adult literature and has written about censorship for nearly ten years. She is the author of three critically-acclaimed and award-winning anthologies for young adults.
About Leah Johnson:Leah Johnson is an eternal midwesterner and author of award-winning books for children and young adults. Her bestselling debut YA novel, You Should See Me in a Crown, was a Stonewall Honor Book, and the inaugural Reese's Book Club YA pick. In 2021, TIME named You Should See Me in a Crown one of the 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time.
Books we discussed on today's episode:
Ellie Engle Saves Herself by Leah JohnsonHope by Andrew RidkerEverything I Need I Get from You by Kaitlyn TiffanyThe Forest Demands Its Due by Kosoko JacksonOutrage Machine by Tobias Rose-StockwellThe September House by Carissa Orlando -
On today's episode, we sit down with Danny Caine, part owner of The Raven Book Store, poet, and author. We discuss his book How to Resist Amazon and Why and his forthcoming book How to Protect Bookstores and Why, what running a bookstore is like, the need for strong local communities, and why he considers himself a really good grocery shopper.
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About Danny Caine:Danny Caine is the owner of the Raven Book Store in Lawrence, Kansas. He is the author of the book "How to Resist Amazon and Why," and the forthcoming âHow to Protect Bookstores and Whyâ from Microcosm Publishing. The author of the poetry collections "Continental Breakfast," "El Dorado Freddy's" and "Flavortown," his writing has appeared in Literary Hub, Publishers Weekly, DIAGRAM, Barrelhouse and other publications. He was the recipient of the 2019 Bookseller of the Year Award from the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association.
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How to Resist Amazon and WhyHow to Protect Bookstores and WhyBooks we discussed on today's episode:
The Netanyahus by Joshua CohenHolly by Stephen KingThe September House by Carissa Orlando -
On today's episode, we sit down with James McBride, a novelist, musician, and educator. We discuss his newest novel 'The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store', the writing process, the state of public education, the power of positive thinking, and much more.
Author photo credit: Chia Messina
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About James McBride:James McBride is an accomplished musician and author of the National Book Awardâwinning The Good Lord Bird, the #1 bestselling American classic The Color of Water, and the bestsellers Song Yet Sung and Miracle at St. Anna. He is also the author of Kill âEm and Leave, a James Brown biography. A recipient of the National Humanities Medal in 2016, McBride is a Distinguished Writer in Residence at New York University.
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Deacon King KongThe Heaven & Earth Grocery StoreThe Color of WaterFive-Carat SoulThe Good Lord BirdBooks we discussed on today's episode:
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L. ShirerHappiness by Matthieu RicardPretend I'm Dead by Jen BeaginGone to the Wolves by John Wray - Laat meer zien
