<![CDATA[Fall for the Book Podcast]]>74bc6c60-220a-5151-93d4-3ba4396d3629Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:15:18 +0000Captivate.fmFall for the Bookhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/b29ac90c-3f89-40c5-b8c3-a4ca77845126/18XKsiV0eDFmruaxGrsBiz0D.jpgFall for the Book PodcastFall for the BookFall for the BookA podcast from the Fall for the Book Festival team - Director Kara Oakleaf, and Manager, Suzy Rigdon. Each season, they sit down with writers from across the genre spectrum. Visit the festival's site at https://fallforthebook.org/https://fallforthebook.org/falseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/fallforthebook/nopodcastExperimental Memoirs with Tom McAllister & Sebastian MatthewsExperimental Memoirs with Tom McAllister & Sebastian MatthewsSebastian Matthews and Tom McAllister discuss their experimental memoir structures in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast. In The Patient Body: A Personal Narrative in Pieces, Sebastian questions what it means to lead a balanced life as a husband, father, friend, and more through a mosaic of ‘flash’ pieces. McAllister’s It All Felt Impossible: 42 Years in 42 Essays delivers on the ambitious promise of the title. The essays, which all are 1,500 words or less, explores the profound and mundane moments that build a life.

]]>Sebastian Matthews and Tom McAllister discuss their experimental memoir structures in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast. In The Patient Body: A Personal Narrative in Pieces, Sebastian questions what it means to lead a balanced life as a husband, father, friend, and more through a mosaic of ‘flash’ pieces. McAllister’s It All Felt Impossible: 42 Years in 42 Essays delivers on the ambitious promise of the title. The essays, which all are 1,500 words or less, explores the profound and mundane moments that build a life.

]]>1f7c2588-2cd1-4857-ad57-20e3c5f559ceTue, 10 Mar 2026 08:15:00 -040031:35falsefullConsidering Us with Jenn BouchardConsidering Us with Jenn BouchardLove gets a second chance after fifteen long years in Jenn Bouchard’s Considering Us, set in Boston and along the New Hampshire coast. When private chef Devon Paige is embroiled in a scandal partly of her own making, she gets a job at an elite boarding school where she’s shocked to see an old flame. In this episode of the Fall for the Book podcast, Bouchard talks beloved romance tropes and Rom Coms, delicious food and bookish drinks, and the power of place.

Get her recipes from her YouTube appearance, Serving Up Some Love here: https://youtu.be/dKdM7s7vikA?si=nqHJ-Ln7SMe3Qlj6

]]>Love gets a second chance after fifteen long years in Jenn Bouchard’s Considering Us, set in Boston and along the New Hampshire coast. When private chef Devon Paige is embroiled in a scandal partly of her own making, she gets a job at an elite boarding school where she’s shocked to see an old flame. In this episode of the Fall for the Book podcast, Bouchard talks beloved romance tropes and Rom Coms, delicious food and bookish drinks, and the power of place.

Get her recipes from her YouTube appearance, Serving Up Some Love here: https://youtu.be/dKdM7s7vikA?si=nqHJ-Ln7SMe3Qlj6

]]>09a1fc7d-4dd2-43ed-9da7-5f1b9741be94Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -040021:02falsefullDaughters of Bronze with A.D. RhineDaughters of Bronze with A.D. RhineAshlee Cowles and Danielle Stinson, known collectively as A.D. Rhine, break down their epic duology about of the Trojan War: Horses of Fire, and the newest book, Daughters of Bronze. From the women working behind the scenes of the famous war depicted in The Illiad, to the modern research and retellings, Cowles and Stinson demonstrate their passion and knowledge for the subject, as well as the secrets behind their co-authorship success.

]]>Ashlee Cowles and Danielle Stinson, known collectively as A.D. Rhine, break down their epic duology about of the Trojan War: Horses of Fire, and the newest book, Daughters of Bronze. From the women working behind the scenes of the famous war depicted in The Illiad, to the modern research and retellings, Cowles and Stinson demonstrate their passion and knowledge for the subject, as well as the secrets behind their co-authorship success.

]]>b1f585d5-0a63-4bba-8af7-9b349e852ec6Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -040031:43falsefullIn the House of Modern Upbringing for Girls with Majda GamaIn the House of Modern Upbringing for Girls with Majda GamaPoet Majda Gama reads from and discusses her new collection In the House of Modern Upbringing for Girls. The collection spans growing up in the Saudi Arabia, her life-changing time in the DC Punk scene, and the power and influence of music in Gama's work.

]]>Poet Majda Gama reads from and discusses her new collection In the House of Modern Upbringing for Girls. The collection spans growing up in the Saudi Arabia, her life-changing time in the DC Punk scene, and the power and influence of music in Gama's work.

]]>49ba38fb-c992-4fc8-830f-cb036ee20e65Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:30:00 -040030:24falsefullWilderness of Mirrors with Olufemi TerryWilderness of Mirrors with Olufemi TerryCaine Prize-winning author Olufemi Terry talks about his debut novel, Wilderness of Mirrors set in Stadmutter, a multiracial city at the southern tip of Africa modeled after Cape Town. Terry talks about the changing political landscape of Cape Town and his novel, his journalism, and the inspirations for the book. Author Lola Shoneyin calls it: “An unsentimental portrait of young adulthood in a city both beguiling and perilous, and which reflects Africans as they are too rarely depicted: hybrid, modern, and shaped by their own profound contradictions. Terry’s pared but illuminating prose captures the weight of its protagonists’ search for their place in the world.”

]]>Caine Prize-winning author Olufemi Terry talks about his debut novel, Wilderness of Mirrors set in Stadmutter, a multiracial city at the southern tip of Africa modeled after Cape Town. Terry talks about the changing political landscape of Cape Town and his novel, his journalism, and the inspirations for the book. Author Lola Shoneyin calls it: “An unsentimental portrait of young adulthood in a city both beguiling and perilous, and which reflects Africans as they are too rarely depicted: hybrid, modern, and shaped by their own profound contradictions. Terry’s pared but illuminating prose captures the weight of its protagonists’ search for their place in the world.”

]]>07cace94-4523-4d9c-ba2d-9eb1e598d38aTue, 11 Nov 2025 09:30:00 -040027:34falsefullThese Memories Do Not Belong To Us with Yiming MaThese Memories Do Not Belong To Us with Yiming MaWhat happens when even your memories aren't safe from Big Tech and Big Government? Yiming Ma discusses these questions, and his debut speculative novel These Memories Do Not Belong To Us.

]]>What happens when even your memories aren't safe from Big Tech and Big Government? Yiming Ma discusses these questions, and his debut speculative novel These Memories Do Not Belong To Us.

]]>a0a6b6eb-58a2-484a-bb56-f6b2a444657cTue, 14 Oct 2025 09:30:00 -040023:04falsefullSour Cherry with Natalia TheodoridouSour Cherry with Natalia TheodoridouNatalia Theodoridou discusses his fever dream of a Bluebeard retelling - about the choice and non-choice of those stuck in cycles of abuse, the power of fairytales, and the toxicity of the patriarchy. He also examines choice and character arcs in interactive fiction, and how his landscape has informed his writing.

]]>Natalia Theodoridou discusses his fever dream of a Bluebeard retelling - about the choice and non-choice of those stuck in cycles of abuse, the power of fairytales, and the toxicity of the patriarchy. He also examines choice and character arcs in interactive fiction, and how his landscape has informed his writing.

]]>d2af0829-0d4f-474f-8a03-0038d9970c3eTue, 09 Sep 2025 09:30:00 -040023:41falsefullTransplant: A Memoir with Berardine WatsonTransplant: A Memoir with Berardine WatsonIn the final episode of the season, Bernardine (Dine) Watson sits down to discuss her journey with kidney disease and her two transplants. A nonfiction writer and poet, Watson talks about healthcare disparities, finding community, and accepting her diagnosis of FSGS in this conversation about Transplant: A Memoir, which won the inaugural Washington Writers' Publishing House Creative Nonfiction Award.

]]>In the final episode of the season, Bernardine (Dine) Watson sits down to discuss her journey with kidney disease and her two transplants. A nonfiction writer and poet, Watson talks about healthcare disparities, finding community, and accepting her diagnosis of FSGS in this conversation about Transplant: A Memoir, which won the inaugural Washington Writers' Publishing House Creative Nonfiction Award.

]]>94624b4c-af18-447b-b7a4-a10a91730bffTue, 13 May 2025 08:30:00 -040029:24falsefullGoing to Maine with Sally Chaffin BrooksGoing to Maine with Sally Chaffin BrooksComedian Sally Chaffin Brooks talks about her through hike on the Appalachian Trail. From the funky trail names, to the memorable characters along the way, to the lessons the AT served up for her career in comedy, Chaffin Brooks shares the funny, difficult, and thoughtful stories from her life-changing hike.

]]>Comedian Sally Chaffin Brooks talks about her through hike on the Appalachian Trail. From the funky trail names, to the memorable characters along the way, to the lessons the AT served up for her career in comedy, Chaffin Brooks shares the funny, difficult, and thoughtful stories from her life-changing hike.

]]>1dc6fda0-fe6b-42e2-ab15-dccc7c0bb459Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:30:00 -040029:15falsefullNervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing with Jen SorianoNervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing with Jen SorianoJen Soriano, author of Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing talks about chronic pain, ancestral trauma, and finding joy and support through community. Soriano is a Filipinx-American writer, independent scholar, and performer who has long worked at the intersection of grassroots organizing, narrative strategy, and art-driven social change.

]]>Jen Soriano, author of Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing talks about chronic pain, ancestral trauma, and finding joy and support through community. Soriano is a Filipinx-American writer, independent scholar, and performer who has long worked at the intersection of grassroots organizing, narrative strategy, and art-driven social change.

]]>ea978616-5f8a-4335-ba48-035d4f199144Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:30:00 -040033:45falsefullAnother North with Jennifer BriceAnother North with Jennifer BriceJennifer Brice talks about Another North, her essay collection about growing up in Fairbanks, Alaska and moving through the world, understanding herself as a woman, mother, daughter and granddaughter. In the essays, she looks for answers in family lore, personal experience, and conversations with friends, and beloved books in this wide-ranging and poignant collection.

]]>Jennifer Brice talks about Another North, her essay collection about growing up in Fairbanks, Alaska and moving through the world, understanding herself as a woman, mother, daughter and granddaughter. In the essays, she looks for answers in family lore, personal experience, and conversations with friends, and beloved books in this wide-ranging and poignant collection.

]]>ecc5f958-ee9e-475d-a1ca-daec18a33925Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:30:00 -040034:31falsefullMothership: A Memoir of Wonder and Crisis with Greg WrennMothership: A Memoir of Wonder and Crisis with Greg WrennGreg Wrenn discusses his book Mothership: A Memoir of Wonder and Crisis, a story of personal and global healing. He touches on the importance of coral reefs to the journey to heal from complex PTSD through the administration of a psychedelic tea called ayahuasca, and so much more in this book that blends memoir with cutting-edge science.

]]>Greg Wrenn discusses his book Mothership: A Memoir of Wonder and Crisis, a story of personal and global healing. He touches on the importance of coral reefs to the journey to heal from complex PTSD through the administration of a psychedelic tea called ayahuasca, and so much more in this book that blends memoir with cutting-edge science.

]]>5b89e88f-bc7d-45b5-a9f4-a618859cdf9dTue, 14 Jan 2025 08:30:00 -040032:07falsefullThe Grandfather of Black Basketball with Edwin B. Henderson IIThe Grandfather of Black Basketball with Edwin B. Henderson IIEdwin B. Henderson II discusses his book, The Grandfather of Black Basketball, about his grandfather and namesake, Dr. E. B. Henderson. A local Civil Rights leader, athletics game changer, and prolific writer, E. B.'s legacy is both a local and national story.

]]>Edwin B. Henderson II discusses his book, The Grandfather of Black Basketball, about his grandfather and namesake, Dr. E. B. Henderson. A local Civil Rights leader, athletics game changer, and prolific writer, E. B.'s legacy is both a local and national story.

]]>6271ee37-58a4-43a6-9ee0-b9d8e6d51100Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -040033:41falsefullBetween This World and the Next with Praveen HeratBetween This World and the Next with Praveen HeratPraveen Herat joins Fall for the Book to talk about his debut novel, Between This World and the Next, a gripping exploration of power, identity, and how far one must go to uncover the truth. Herat was born in London to Sri Lankan parents and educated at Oxford and the University of East Anglia. He lived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for several years, a period that marked him profoundly and prompted his research for what would become Between This World and the Next.

]]>Praveen Herat joins Fall for the Book to talk about his debut novel, Between This World and the Next, a gripping exploration of power, identity, and how far one must go to uncover the truth. Herat was born in London to Sri Lankan parents and educated at Oxford and the University of East Anglia. He lived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for several years, a period that marked him profoundly and prompted his research for what would become Between This World and the Next.

]]>955013f3-5e96-4fdf-b16e-f485e28de1f2Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:30:00 -040024:02falsefullA Radical Suffragist with Shirley M. MarshallA Radical Suffragist with Shirley M. MarshallShirley M. Marshall talks about the suffragist movement and the 19th Amendment in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast. Her book, A Radical Suffragist in Washington, D.C.: An Inside Story of the National Woman’s Party is local, national, and international look at the strategy and politics of the suffragist movement.

]]>Shirley M. Marshall talks about the suffragist movement and the 19th Amendment in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast. Her book, A Radical Suffragist in Washington, D.C.: An Inside Story of the National Woman’s Party is local, national, and international look at the strategy and politics of the suffragist movement.

]]>4f89ef89-8a0f-43a6-a77e-fefd1963e108Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -040032:58falsefullLeda's Daughters with K. Avvirin BerlinLeda's Daughters with K. Avvirin BerlinMythology, identity, motherhood, and more discussed in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast with poet K. Avvirin Berlin, author of the collection Leda's Daughters. the collection is full of salt-of-the-earth poems that traverse and transgress the temporal, re-envisioning African American and Native American women’s history as a history of poetics.

]]>Mythology, identity, motherhood, and more discussed in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast with poet K. Avvirin Berlin, author of the collection Leda's Daughters. the collection is full of salt-of-the-earth poems that traverse and transgress the temporal, re-envisioning African American and Native American women’s history as a history of poetics.

]]>2481b0d5-c4e7-4385-9233-4e643f339da3Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -040030:41falsefullStarring Adele Astaire with Eliza KnightStarring Adele Astaire with Eliza KnightEliza Knight talks fantastic flappers, star studded dancers, and incredible female stars in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast. From the underappreciated legacy of Adele Astaire, sister to Fred Astaire, to Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe's unlikely friendship. She is the author of Starring Adele Astaire, Why Can't We Be Friends, and many other titles.

]]>Eliza Knight talks fantastic flappers, star studded dancers, and incredible female stars in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast. From the underappreciated legacy of Adele Astaire, sister to Fred Astaire, to Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe's unlikely friendship. She is the author of Starring Adele Astaire, Why Can't We Be Friends, and many other titles.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1798523401Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:30:00 -040025:59falsefullEliza Knight talks fantastic flappers, star studded dancers, and incredible female stars in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast. From the underappreciated legacy of Adele Astaire, sister to Fred Astaire, to Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe's unlikely friendship. She is the author of Starring Adele Astaire, Why Can't We Be Friends, and many other titles.Disorderly Men with Edward CahillDisorderly Men with Edward CahillEdward Cahill discusses his novel Disorderly Men, which follows three gay men in pre-Stonewall NYC, who find their fates thrown together during the police raid of a Village bar. Cahill talks identity, shame, 'disorderly conduct, and James Baldwin, in this episode of the Fall for the Book podcast.

]]>Edward Cahill discusses his novel Disorderly Men, which follows three gay men in pre-Stonewall NYC, who find their fates thrown together during the police raid of a Village bar. Cahill talks identity, shame, 'disorderly conduct, and James Baldwin, in this episode of the Fall for the Book podcast.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1775640771Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -040026:21falsefullEdward Cahill discusses his novel Disorderly Men, which follows three gay men in pre-Stonewall NYC, who find their fates thrown together during the police raid of a Village bar. Cahill talks identity, shame, 'disorderly conduct, and James Baldwin, in this episode of the Fall for the Book podcast.Burning Like Her Own Planet with Vandana KhannaBurning Like Her Own Planet with Vandana KhannaVandana Khanna sits down to talk about her poetry collection Burning Like Her Own Planet, the ancient Hindu text The Ramayana, women's rage and power, and of course, Beyonce.

]]>Vandana Khanna sits down to talk about her poetry collection Burning Like Her Own Planet, the ancient Hindu text The Ramayana, women's rage and power, and of course, Beyonce.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1749819267Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -040026:31falsefullVandana Khanna sits down to talk about her poetry collection Burning Like Her Own Planet, the ancient Hindu text The Ramayana, women's rage and power, and of course, Beyonce.The Conductors with Nicole GloverThe Conductors with Nicole GloverNicole Glover discusses her genre bending Murder and Magic series - The Conductors, and The Undertakers. Set in post-Civil War society, they feature Hetty and Benji - two former Conductors on the Underground Railroad, as they solve murders using celestial magic.

]]>Nicole Glover discusses her genre bending Murder and Magic series - The Conductors, and The Undertakers. Set in post-Civil War society, they feature Hetty and Benji - two former Conductors on the Underground Railroad, as they solve murders using celestial magic.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1725368265Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:29:00 -040018:55falsefullNicole Glover discusses her genre bending Murder and Magic series - The Conductors, and The Undertakers. Set in post-Civil War society, they feature Hetty and Benji - two former Conductors on the Underground Railroad, as they solve murders using celestial magic.Through the Snow Globe with Annie RainsThrough the Snow Globe with Annie RainsAnnie Rains stops by in this bonus holiday episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast to talk about her novel "Through The Snowglobe," a mashup of "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Groundhog's Day." Romance, Christmas, and second (and third and fourth) chances shape this heartwarming novel.

]]>Annie Rains stops by in this bonus holiday episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast to talk about her novel "Through The Snowglobe," a mashup of "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Groundhog's Day." Romance, Christmas, and second (and third and fourth) chances shape this heartwarming novel.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1688831634Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -040017:39falsefullAnnie Rains stops by in this bonus holiday episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast to talk about her novel "Through The Snowglobe," a mashup of "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Groundhog's Day." Romance, Christmas, and second (and third and fourth) chances shape this heartwarming novel.Dead Drop with M.P. WoodwardDead Drop with M.P. WoodwardM.P. Woodward talks about his own experience in the Intelligence community, and how it helped him write his new espionage thriller, Dead Drop, where international nuclear negotiations turn allies into enemies.

]]>M.P. Woodward talks about his own experience in the Intelligence community, and how it helped him write his new espionage thriller, Dead Drop, where international nuclear negotiations turn allies into enemies.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1678671849Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -040030:14falsefullM.P. Woodward talks about his own experience in the Intelligence community, and how it helped him write his new espionage thriller, Dead Drop, where international nuclear negotiations turn allies into enemies.The Revolution Will Be Hilarious with Caty BorumThe Revolution Will Be Hilarious with Caty BorumCaty Borum talks satire, humor, and the power of uplifting voices through comedy in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast. Borum is Executive Director of the Center for Media & Social Impact, and the author of The Revolution Will be Hilarious: Comedy for Social Change and Civic Power.

]]>Caty Borum talks satire, humor, and the power of uplifting voices through comedy in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast. Borum is Executive Director of the Center for Media & Social Impact, and the author of The Revolution Will be Hilarious: Comedy for Social Change and Civic Power.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1648456500Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -040047:06falsefullCaty Borum talks satire, humor, and the power of uplifting voices through comedy in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast. Borum is Executive Director of the Center for Media & Social Impact, and the author of The Revolution Will be Hilarious: Comedy for Social Change and Civic Power.The House on Sun Street with Mojgan GhaziradThe House on Sun Street with Mojgan GhaziradMojgan Ghazirad discusses her autobiographic novel, The House on Sun Street, about a young girl growing up during the Islamic Revolution. She talks about the power of storytelling, changing identities, and the dangers of book banning.

]]>Mojgan Ghazirad discusses her autobiographic novel, The House on Sun Street, about a young girl growing up during the Islamic Revolution. She talks about the power of storytelling, changing identities, and the dangers of book banning.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1621885659Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -040036:13falsefullMojgan Ghazirad discusses her autobiographic novel, The House on Sun Street, about a young girl growing up during the Islamic Revolution. She talks about the power of storytelling, changing identities, and the dangers of book banning.Queen of Exiles with Vanessa RileyQueen of Exiles with Vanessa RileyVanessa Riley talks about her novel Queen of Exiles, about the first black queen of Haiti after the Haitian Revolution. Marie-Louise Christophe then lived in exile where she became the first 'media-stalked' royal in an impressive tale.

]]>Vanessa Riley talks about her novel Queen of Exiles, about the first black queen of Haiti after the Haitian Revolution. Marie-Louise Christophe then lived in exile where she became the first 'media-stalked' royal in an impressive tale.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1606077882Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -040029:28falsefullVanessa Riley talks about her novel Queen of Exiles, about the first black queen of Haiti after the Haitian Revolution. Marie-Louise Christophe then lived in exile where she became the first 'media-stalked' royal in an impressive tale.Groundglass with Kathryn SavageGroundglass with Kathryn SavageKathryn Savage, author of the debut lyric essay Groundglass, breaks down Superfund sites, the “body burden” of pollution, and the importance of hearing those whose voices often are silenced.

]]>Kathryn Savage, author of the debut lyric essay Groundglass, breaks down Superfund sites, the “body burden” of pollution, and the importance of hearing those whose voices often are silenced.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1514639017Tue, 16 May 2023 11:00:00 -040029:37falsefullKathryn Savage, author of the debut lyric essay Groundglass, breaks down Superfund sites, the “body burden” of pollution, and the importance of hearing those whose voices often are silenced.Out of Mesopotamia with Salar AbdohOut of Mesopotamia with Salar AbdohSalar Abdoh discusses martyrdom, (in)humanity in war, and dichotomies of art, peace, and violence in the Middle East, in his powerful novel Out of Mesopotamia.

Abdoh was born in Iran and splits his time between Tehran and New York City. He is the author of the novels Tehran at Twilight, The Poet Game, and Opium; and he is the editor of Tehran Noir. His latest novel is Out of Mesopotamia.

]]>Salar Abdoh discusses martyrdom, (in)humanity in war, and dichotomies of art, peace, and violence in the Middle East, in his powerful novel Out of Mesopotamia.

Abdoh was born in Iran and splits his time between Tehran and New York City. He is the author of the novels Tehran at Twilight, The Poet Game, and Opium; and he is the editor of Tehran Noir. His latest novel is Out of Mesopotamia.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1476642040Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -040035:42falsefullSalar Abdoh discusses martyrdom, (in)humanity in war, and dichotomies of art, peace, and violence in the Middle East, in his powerful novel Out of Mesopotamia. Abdoh was born in Iran and splits his time between Tehran and New York City. He is the author of the novels Tehran at Twilight, The Poet Game, and Opium; and he is the editor of Tehran Noir. His latest novel is Out of Mesopotamia.Raise Her Up with Debra LaneRaise Her Up with Debra LaneDr. Debra Lane, a 30 year veteran of the education systems in the US and abroad, sits down to talk about resilience in school for students and instructors, the changing role of women in education, and what needs to change to help make students more successful in school.

]]>Dr. Debra Lane, a 30 year veteran of the education systems in the US and abroad, sits down to talk about resilience in school for students and instructors, the changing role of women in education, and what needs to change to help make students more successful in school.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1452243103Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040030:44falsefullDr. Debra Lane, a 30 year veteran of the education systems in the US and abroad, sits down to talk about resilience in school for students and instructors, the changing role of women in education, and what needs to change to help make students more successful in school.Superstorms with novelists Bruce Holsinger & Matt BondurantSuperstorms with novelists Bruce Holsinger & Matt BondurantBruce Holsinger, author of The Displacements, and Matt Bondurant, author of Oleander City, sit down with Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon for the first episode of 2023. They talk superstorms, climate change, disaster response in their tales of a near future Category 6 hurricane and the true devastation in Galveston, TX in the early 1900s.

]]>Bruce Holsinger, author of The Displacements, and Matt Bondurant, author of Oleander City, sit down with Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon for the first episode of 2023. They talk superstorms, climate change, disaster response in their tales of a near future Category 6 hurricane and the true devastation in Galveston, TX in the early 1900s.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1444072231Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -040038:08falsefullBruce Holsinger, author of The Displacements, and Matt Bondurant, author of Oleander City, sit down with Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon for the first episode of 2023. They talk superstorms, climate change, disaster response in their tales of a near future Category 6 hurricane and the true devastation in Galveston, TX in the early 1900s.The Park Sisters with Frances & Ginger ParkThe Park Sisters with Frances & Ginger ParkOn the final episode of the year, Sisters Frances & Ginger Park talk about family history and memory, collaborating on a long list of children's books and a memoir, and the best chocolate pairings for their newest books, That Lonely Spell, and The Hundred Choices Department Store.

]]>On the final episode of the year, Sisters Frances & Ginger Park talk about family history and memory, collaborating on a long list of children's books and a memoir, and the best chocolate pairings for their newest books, That Lonely Spell, and The Hundred Choices Department Store.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1392916963Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -040030:08falsefullOn the final episode of the year, Sisters Frances & Ginger Park talk about family history and memory, collaborating on a long list of children's books and a memoir, and the best chocolate pairings for their newest books, That Lonely Spell, and The Hundred Choices Department Store.All the Ruined Men with Bill GloseAll the Ruined Men with Bill GloseCombat veteran and former paratrooper Bill Glose discusses his story collection, All the Ruined Men, as well as the toll of war on soldiers, and the power of poetry and writing, on this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast.

]]>Combat veteran and former paratrooper Bill Glose discusses his story collection, All the Ruined Men, as well as the toll of war on soldiers, and the power of poetry and writing, on this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1380146410Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -040032:21falsefullCombat veteran and former paratrooper Bill Glose discusses his story collection, All the Ruined Men, as well as the toll of war on soldiers, and the power of poetry and writing, on this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast.A Calm & Normal Heart with Chelsea T. HicksA Calm & Normal Heart with Chelsea T. HicksA Calm and Normal Heart author Chelsea T. Hicks talks about revitalizing the Wazhazhe ie language, creating art, fashion, and poetry, and her story collection in this episode of The Fall for the Book Podcast. Hicks is an enrolled citizen of the Osage Nation and she belongs to the Pawhuska District.

]]>A Calm and Normal Heart author Chelsea T. Hicks talks about revitalizing the Wazhazhe ie language, creating art, fashion, and poetry, and her story collection in this episode of The Fall for the Book Podcast. Hicks is an enrolled citizen of the Osage Nation and she belongs to the Pawhuska District.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1356743293Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -040023:48falsefullA Calm and Normal Heart author Chelsea T. Hicks talks about revitalizing the Wazhazhe ie language, creating art, fashion, and poetry, and her story collection in this episode of The Fall for the Book Podcast. Hicks is an enrolled citizen of the Osage Nation and she belongs to the Pawhuska District.The Fervor with Alma KatsuThe Fervor with Alma KatsuIn the first episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast's season, Alma Katsu curls horror and the supernatural through her historical fiction - from the Donner Party to the Titanic, to Japanese internment campus during WWII in her newest book The Fervor. She talks research, Japanese folklore, and more. She even talks about how she helped predict the future of Intelligence in social media during her time in the CIA.

]]>In the first episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast's season, Alma Katsu curls horror and the supernatural through her historical fiction - from the Donner Party to the Titanic, to Japanese internment campus during WWII in her newest book The Fervor. She talks research, Japanese folklore, and more. She even talks about how she helped predict the future of Intelligence in social media during her time in the CIA.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1326634876Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -040029:56falsefullIn the first episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast's season, Alma Katsu curls horror and the supernatural through her historical fiction - from the Donner Party to the Titanic, to Japanese internment campus during WWII in her newest book The Fervor. She talks research, Japanese folklore, and more. She even talks about how she helped predict the future of Intelligence in social media during her time in the CIA.When You Look Like Us with Pamela HarrisWhen You Look Like Us with Pamela HarrisOn this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast, Pamela N. Harris, author of the debut YA novel When You Look Like Us sits down to talk about defying stereotypes, writing your own experiences, the power of representation in books, and of course, Leonardo DiCaprio.

]]>On this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast, Pamela N. Harris, author of the debut YA novel When You Look Like Us sits down to talk about defying stereotypes, writing your own experiences, the power of representation in books, and of course, Leonardo DiCaprio.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1224514489Tue, 10 May 2022 14:00:00 -040023:31falsefullOn this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast, Pamela N. Harris, author of the debut YA novel When You Look Like Us sits down to talk about defying stereotypes, writing your own experiences, the power of representation in books, and of course, Leonardo DiCaprio.Some Electric Hum with Janice NorthernsSome Electric Hum with Janice NorthernsJanice Northerns discusses her childhood in arid West Texas, changing life and land, and coming back to writing later in life. This episode of the Fall for the Book podcast features her work in the debut collection Some Electric Hum.

]]>Janice Northerns discusses her childhood in arid West Texas, changing life and land, and coming back to writing later in life. This episode of the Fall for the Book podcast features her work in the debut collection Some Electric Hum.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1226399452Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -040024:14falsefullJanice Northerns discusses her childhood in arid West Texas, changing life and land, and coming back to writing later in life. This episode of the Fall for the Book podcast features her work in the debut collection Some Electric Hum.Gold Spun with Brandie JuneGold Spun with Brandie JuneBrandie June, author of the YA fantasy novel Gold Spun, chats about her fairy tale retelling of “Rumpelstiltskin,” which gives the princess more agency, playwriting, doing aerial arts, and more, all on this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast.

Purchase her book here: https://bookshop.org/lists/fall-for-the-book-podcast

]]>Brandie June, author of the YA fantasy novel Gold Spun, chats about her fairy tale retelling of “Rumpelstiltskin,” which gives the princess more agency, playwriting, doing aerial arts, and more, all on this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast.

Purchase her book here: https://bookshop.org/lists/fall-for-the-book-podcast

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1198873531Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -040022:38falsefullBrandie June, author of the YA fantasy novel Gold Spun, chats about her fairy tale retelling of “Rumpelstiltskin,” which gives the princess more agency, playwriting, doing aerial arts, and more, all on this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast. Purchase her book here: https://bookshop.org/lists/fall-for-the-book-podcastHow Genius Ignites with Claudia KalbHow Genius Ignites with Claudia KalbClaudia Kalb, author of Spark: How Genius Ignites, From Child Prodigies to Late Bloomers talks about the role of memory and luck, and the "rage to master" their skills that make each of the 13 profiled geniuses -- including Pablo Picasso, Yo-Yo Ma, and Julia Child-- so incredible.

]]>Claudia Kalb, author of Spark: How Genius Ignites, From Child Prodigies to Late Bloomers talks about the role of memory and luck, and the "rage to master" their skills that make each of the 13 profiled geniuses -- including Pablo Picasso, Yo-Yo Ma, and Julia Child-- so incredible.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1193779747Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -040028:37falsefullClaudia Kalb, author of Spark: How Genius Ignites, From Child Prodigies to Late Bloomers talks about the role of memory and luck, and the "rage to master" their skills that make each of the 13 profiled geniuses -- including Pablo Picasso, Yo-Yo Ma, and Julia Child-- so incredible.The Sadness of Whirlwinds with Jim PetersonThe Sadness of Whirlwinds with Jim PetersonJim Peterson takes readers on a surreal journey in his short story collection The Sadness of Whirlwinds. In this first episode of the 2022 season of The Fall for the Book Podcast, he discusses how each tale dabbles or drips with magical realism and why it's important for the reader to ask questions.

]]>Jim Peterson takes readers on a surreal journey in his short story collection The Sadness of Whirlwinds. In this first episode of the 2022 season of The Fall for the Book Podcast, he discusses how each tale dabbles or drips with magical realism and why it's important for the reader to ask questions.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1179653569Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -040028:07falsefullJim Peterson takes readers on a surreal journey in his short story collection The Sadness of Whirlwinds. In this first episode of the 2022 season of The Fall for the Book Podcast, he discusses how each tale dabbles or drips with magical realism and why it's important for the reader to ask questions.In Case of Contact - with Ethel RohanIn Case of Contact - with Ethel RohanEthel Rohan discusses the importance of "uncomfortable" stories, how memories can shape a character's future, and the power of small moments, all on this episode of The Fall for the Book Podcast. Rohan is the author of In Case of Contact, which won the Dzanc Short Story Collection Prize.

]]>Ethel Rohan discusses the importance of "uncomfortable" stories, how memories can shape a character's future, and the power of small moments, all on this episode of The Fall for the Book Podcast. Rohan is the author of In Case of Contact, which won the Dzanc Short Story Collection Prize.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1128002761Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -040028:05falsefullEthel Rohan discusses the importance of "uncomfortable" stories, how memories can shape a character's future, and the power of small moments, all on this episode of The Fall for the Book Podcast. Rohan is the author of In Case of Contact, which won the Dzanc Short Story Collection Prize.Brief Writing with M.M. Bailey & Yermiyahu Ahron TaubBrief Writing with M.M. Bailey & Yermiyahu Ahron TaubTwo writers discuss power, position, and moving forward: M.M. Bailey in her flash piece “Smaller,” and Yermiyahu Ahron Taub in his poem “The Light at the Beginning of the Tunnel.” Bailey and Taub are two of the hundred writers from DC, Maryland, and Virginia featured in This is What America Looks Like – the first anthology from The Washington Writers’ Publishing House in 25 years. The book showcases work that represents this landmark historical moment of a social justice movement in the midst of a global pandemic. Editor Caroline Bock drops by to discuss the importance of these works.

]]>Two writers discuss power, position, and moving forward: M.M. Bailey in her flash piece “Smaller,” and Yermiyahu Ahron Taub in his poem “The Light at the Beginning of the Tunnel.” Bailey and Taub are two of the hundred writers from DC, Maryland, and Virginia featured in This is What America Looks Like – the first anthology from The Washington Writers’ Publishing House in 25 years. The book showcases work that represents this landmark historical moment of a social justice movement in the midst of a global pandemic. Editor Caroline Bock drops by to discuss the importance of these works.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1108837726Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -040034:52falsefullTwo writers discuss power, position, and moving forward: M.M. Bailey in her flash piece “Smaller,” and Yermiyahu Ahron Taub in his poem “The Light at the Beginning of the Tunnel.” Bailey and Taub are two of the hundred writers from DC, Maryland, and Virginia featured in This is What America Looks Like – the first anthology from The Washington Writers’ Publishing House in 25 years. The book showcases work that represents this landmark historical moment of a social justice movement in the midst of a global pandemic. Editor Caroline Bock drops by to discuss the importance of these works.Dubliners in Exile with Richard WasherDubliners in Exile with Richard WasherRichard Washer, resident playwright at The Rose Theatre Company discusses his new play, Dubliners in Exile after actors perform a scene. In the play, James Joyce wakes up disoriented from a deep sleep to a timeless world at once strange and yet familiar where he knows something important needs to get done quickly, but he can’t remember what it is. As he searches for clues, an ever-changing procession of circumstances and characters distract and confuse him. Will he remember in time?

]]>Richard Washer, resident playwright at The Rose Theatre Company discusses his new play, Dubliners in Exile after actors perform a scene. In the play, James Joyce wakes up disoriented from a deep sleep to a timeless world at once strange and yet familiar where he knows something important needs to get done quickly, but he can’t remember what it is. As he searches for clues, an ever-changing procession of circumstances and characters distract and confuse him. Will he remember in time?

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1108837030Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -040024:08falsefullRichard Washer, resident playwright at The Rose Theatre Company discusses his new play, Dubliners in Exile after actors perform a scene. In the play, James Joyce wakes up disoriented from a deep sleep to a timeless world at once strange and yet familiar where he knows something important needs to get done quickly, but he can’t remember what it is. As he searches for clues, an ever-changing procession of circumstances and characters distract and confuse him. Will he remember in time?Nature Writing in Poetry & Prose with Jesse DeLong & Beth GilstrapNature Writing in Poetry & Prose with Jesse DeLong & Beth GilstrapJesse DeLong and Beth Gilstrap infuse every word of their poetry and prose with atmospheric tension, using nature to explore what it means to be human. DeLong’s poetry collection The Amateur Scientists Notebook uses scientific tables, field guides and more to draw the natural world together with philosophy, memory, and family. Gilstrap’s Deadheading and Other Stories intertwines her Southern Gothic narratives with nature — whether the characters are eating it or healing through it.

]]>Jesse DeLong and Beth Gilstrap infuse every word of their poetry and prose with atmospheric tension, using nature to explore what it means to be human. DeLong’s poetry collection The Amateur Scientists Notebook uses scientific tables, field guides and more to draw the natural world together with philosophy, memory, and family. Gilstrap’s Deadheading and Other Stories intertwines her Southern Gothic narratives with nature — whether the characters are eating it or healing through it.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1108835770Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -040026:02falsefullJesse DeLong and Beth Gilstrap infuse every word of their poetry and prose with atmospheric tension, using nature to explore what it means to be human. DeLong’s poetry collection The Amateur Scientists Notebook uses scientific tables, field guides and more to draw the natural world together with philosophy, memory, and family. Gilstrap’s Deadheading and Other Stories intertwines her Southern Gothic narratives with nature — whether the characters are eating it or healing through it.The Distant Dead with Heather YoungThe Distant Dead with Heather YoungHeather Young discusses her novel, The Distant Dead, set in the high desert hills. Called “electrifying, ambitious, and crushingly beautiful,” by Kirkus Reviews, Young’s novel is a taught literary thriller which tackles the opioid epidemic, poverty, and deeply buried secrets.

]]>Heather Young discusses her novel, The Distant Dead, set in the high desert hills. Called “electrifying, ambitious, and crushingly beautiful,” by Kirkus Reviews, Young’s novel is a taught literary thriller which tackles the opioid epidemic, poverty, and deeply buried secrets.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1108834312Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -040020:13falsefullHeather Young discusses her novel, The Distant Dead, set in the high desert hills. Called “electrifying, ambitious, and crushingly beautiful,” by Kirkus Reviews, Young’s novel is a taught literary thriller which tackles the opioid epidemic, poverty, and deeply buried secrets.Identity & Legacy with Poets Sandra Beasley & Chris StuckIdentity & Legacy with Poets Sandra Beasley & Chris StuckTwo writers examine pressing issues of identity, legacy, and historical memory in their work. Poet Sandra Beasley writes through the lens of Washington D.C. and Virginia’s history to examine race, politics, disability advocacy and more in her collection Made to Explode: Poems. Chris Stuck’s debut short story collection Give My Love to the Savages tackles the taboo with grit, humor, and gripping language that propels readers through his work.

]]>Two writers examine pressing issues of identity, legacy, and historical memory in their work. Poet Sandra Beasley writes through the lens of Washington D.C. and Virginia’s history to examine race, politics, disability advocacy and more in her collection Made to Explode: Poems. Chris Stuck’s debut short story collection Give My Love to the Savages tackles the taboo with grit, humor, and gripping language that propels readers through his work.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1108832173Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -040032:22falsefullTwo writers examine pressing issues of identity, legacy, and historical memory in their work. Poet Sandra Beasley writes through the lens of Washington D.C. and Virginia’s history to examine race, politics, disability advocacy and more in her collection Made to Explode: Poems. Chris Stuck’s debut short story collection Give My Love to the Savages tackles the taboo with grit, humor, and gripping language that propels readers through his work.Children's Books with Megan Wagner Lloyd & Nadine PoperChildren's Books with Megan Wagner Lloyd & Nadine PoperCelebrate Children's Book Week with Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic, and Paper Mice, and Nadine Poper, author of Porcupette and Moppet talk the art and craft of writing kids' books, and the little known facts of the children's book publishing world!

]]>Celebrate Children's Book Week with Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic, and Paper Mice, and Nadine Poper, author of Porcupette and Moppet talk the art and craft of writing kids' books, and the little known facts of the children's book publishing world!

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1040028388Mon, 03 May 2021 13:17:00 -040028:17falsefullCelebrate Children's Book Week with Megan Wagner Lloyd, author of Allergic, and Paper Mice, and Nadine Poper, author of Porcupette and Moppet talk the art and craft of writing kids' books, and the little known facts of the children's book publishing world!The Glass Constellation with Arthur SzeThe Glass Constellation with Arthur SzeArthur Sze sat down with Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon to discuss revisiting fifty years' worth of poetry in his latest collection, The Glass Constellation, finding freedom within structure, and the importance of poetry in daily life.

]]>Arthur Sze sat down with Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon to discuss revisiting fifty years' worth of poetry in his latest collection, The Glass Constellation, finding freedom within structure, and the importance of poetry in daily life.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1029491767Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:19:00 -040031:03falsefullArthur Sze sat down with Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon to discuss revisiting fifty years' worth of poetry in his latest collection, The Glass Constellation, finding freedom within structure, and the importance of poetry in daily life.The Trojan War Museum with Ayşe Papatya BucakThe Trojan War Museum with Ayşe Papatya BucakAyşe Papatya Bucak sat down with Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon to discuss mythology, re-imagining the past, and re-imagining the form of her short stories in her newest collection, The Trojan War Museum.

]]>Ayşe Papatya Bucak sat down with Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon to discuss mythology, re-imagining the past, and re-imagining the form of her short stories in her newest collection, The Trojan War Museum.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1019316580Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -040027:01falsefullAyşe Papatya Bucak sat down with Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon to discuss mythology, re-imagining the past, and re-imagining the form of her short stories in her newest collection, The Trojan War Museum."Felons" with poet Reginald Dwayne Betts"Felons" with poet Reginald Dwayne BettsPoet and memoirist Reginald Dwayne Betts spoke from the road with Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon about his poetry collection Felons, "gateway literature," and his ambitious Million Book Project, which will put 500 books in prisons around the country.

]]>Poet and memoirist Reginald Dwayne Betts spoke from the road with Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon about his poetry collection Felons, "gateway literature," and his ambitious Million Book Project, which will put 500 books in prisons around the country.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1008951685Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -040019:49falsefullPoet and memoirist Reginald Dwayne Betts spoke from the road with Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon about his poetry collection Felons, "gateway literature," and his ambitious Million Book Project, which will put 500 books in prisons around the country.Sleep Donation with Karen RussellSleep Donation with Karen RussellKaren Russell, award-winning author of Swamplandia!, Vampires in the Lemon Grove, Orange World, Sleep Donation, and more sits down with Fall for the Book's Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon to talk magic, ghosts, and writing to uncertainty.

]]>Karen Russell, award-winning author of Swamplandia!, Vampires in the Lemon Grove, Orange World, Sleep Donation, and more sits down with Fall for the Book's Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon to talk magic, ghosts, and writing to uncertainty.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/996901579Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -040036:45falsefullKaren Russell, award-winning author of Swamplandia!, Vampires in the Lemon Grove, Orange World, Sleep Donation, and more sits down with Fall for the Book's Kara Oakleaf and Suzy Rigdon to talk magic, ghosts, and writing to uncertainty.Christina Thompson - Fall for the Book PodcastChristina Thompson - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/964087846Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:00:02 -040018:30falsefullNavigate the Puzzle of Polynesia with Sea People author Christina Thompson. She sits down with Kara Oakleaf to uncover the mysteries of this ten million square miles of ocean and the people who navigated it.The Office of Historical Corrections with Danielle EvansThe Office of Historical Corrections with Danielle EvansDanielle Evans, author of The Office of Historical Corrections and Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self, sits down with Kara Oakleaf to talk short stories, YA, and giving herself permission to write long.

]]>Danielle Evans, author of The Office of Historical Corrections and Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self, sits down with Kara Oakleaf to talk short stories, YA, and giving herself permission to write long.

]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/963570115Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -040021:10falsefullDanielle Evans, author of The Office of Historical Corrections and Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self, sits down with Kara Oakleaf to talk short stories, YA, and giving herself permission to write long.Rion Amilcar Scott - Fall for the Book PodcastRion Amilcar Scott - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/963562615Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:00:06 -040024:00falsefullAward-winning author Rion Amilcar Scott sits down with Fall for the Book Director, Kara Oakleaf to discuss his newest short story collection, The World Does Not Require You.Andre Perry - Fall for the Book PodcastAndre Perry - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/960435250Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:00:09 -040024:10falsefullAndre Perry discusses his debut essay collection Some of Us Are Very Hungry Now, exploring form and telling stories across multiple platforms, and writing against a narrative.Jamel Brinkley - Fall for the Book PodcastJamel Brinkley - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/739646845Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:12:00 -040022:31falsefullFall for the Book Director Kara Oakleaf sits down with short story writer Jamel Brinkley to discuss his collection, A Lucky Man, which was a finalist for the 2018 National Book Award in Fiction, and won the 2018 Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence.Jane Brox - Fall for the Book PodcastJane Brox - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/726363346Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:20:51 -040018:57falsefullFall for the Book and the Visiting Writers Series presents a discussion with Jane Brox, author of Silence: A Social History of One of the Least Understood Elements of Our Lives.Ilya Kaminksy - Fall for the Book PodcastIlya Kaminksy - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/638018286Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:55:32 -040027:56falsefullFall for the Book and the Visiting Writers Series presents a discussion with Ilya Kaminsky about his new book Deaf Republic.Rebecca Makkai - Fall for the Book PodcastRebecca Makkai - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/604934208Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:38:46 -040021:11falsefullAuthor Rebecca Makkai discusses her book The Great Believers with Fall for the Book director Kara Oakleaf.Lyz Lenz - Fall for the Book PodcastLyz Lenz - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/601455783Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:09:51 -040027:45falsefullFall for the Book director Kara Oakleaf sits down with Lyz Lenz to talk about her new book God Land: A Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America.Cynthia Marie Hoffman - Fall for the Book PodcastCynthia Marie Hoffman - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/569996055Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:50:09 -040019:55falsefullCynthia Marie Hoffman sits down with Fall for the Book to discuss her new book, "Call Me When You Talk About The Tombstones"(Persea Books 2018)Liam Callanan - Fall for the Book PodcastLiam Callanan - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/542989962Mon, 10 Dec 2018 21:01:29 -040023:48falsefullExplore the City of Lights with Liam Callanan as he talks about his new book Paris by the Book!Matt Zapruder - Fall for the Book PodcastMatt Zapruder - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/438446523Wed, 02 May 2018 19:57:55 -040014:31falsefullMatt Zapruder discusses his new book Why, PoetryChloe Benjamin - Fall for the Book PodcastChloe Benjamin - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/431698299Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:48:23 -040017:52falsefullChloe Benjamin is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Immortalists, a #1 Indie Next Pick, #1 Library Reads pick, Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection, Amazon Best Book of the Month, and an iBooks Favorite. Her first novel, The Anatomy of Dreams, received the Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award and was long listed for the 2014 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. Her work has been translated into twenty-eight languages. Originally from San Francisco, CA, Chloe is a graduate of Vassar College and the M.F.A. in fiction at the University of Wisconsin. She lives with her husband in Madison, WI.L.M. Elliot and Caroline Tung Richmond - Fall for the Book PodcastL.M. Elliot and Caroline Tung Richmond - Fall for the Book Podcasttag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/398460090Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:42:58 -040022:07falsefullThis episode of Mason Out Loud is brought to you by our friends at Fall for the Book! Listen here to find out about these authors and their upcoming events.