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Wes Moore, the author of FIVE DAYS and CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation | Ep32 BOOKS CONNECT US Jul 16, 2020

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Wes Moore is the CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, one of the largest antipoverty organizations in the country. He is the author of the bestsellers THE OTHER WES MOORE and THE WORK, and his latest book FIVE DAYS is an illuminating portrait of Baltimore in the aftermath of the death of Freddie Gray. This account of five days in the life of a city on the edge is told through eight characters on the front lines of the uprising that overtook Baltimore and riveted the world. Now let's join Chris Jackson, the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of One World, in conversation with author Wes Moore.

Kate Stayman-London, author of ONE TO WATCH | Ep31 BOOKS CONNECT US Jul 13, 2020

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Kate Stayman-London is a novelist, screenwriter, and political strategist. She served as lead digital writer for Hillary Rodham Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and has written for notable figures ranging from President Obama to Cher. In her delightful, razor-sharp debut novel ONE TO WATCH, a plus-size bachelorette brings a fresh look to a reality dating show. Let's join editor Emma Caruso in conversation with author Kate Stayman-London.

Josh Malerman, author of BIRDBOX and the sequel MALORIE | Ep30 BOOKS CONNECT US Jul 09, 2020

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Josh Malerman is a New York Times bestselling author and one of two singer/ songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. His debut novel, BIRDBOX, is the inspiration for the hit Netflix film starring Sandra Bullock. His latest MALORIE is a thrilling sequel to BIRDBOX, in which our hero has a harrowing choice to make: to live by the rules of survival that have served her so well, or to venture into the darkness and reach for hope once more. Now let's join editor Tricia Narwani in conversation with author Josh Malerman.

This interview appears courtesy of our sister podcast DEL REYDIO. If you're a fan of sci-fi/fantasy, please check out DEL REYDIO.

Poetry with authors Fatimah Asghar, Olivia Gatwood, Billy Collins, Nate Marshall, Jana Prikryl, and Jenny Zhang | Ep29 BOOKS CONNECT US Jul 07, 2020

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On this special episode we're celebrating poetry with an all-star panel. Enjoy readings from Fatimah Asghar (author of IF THEY COME FOR US), Billy Collins (author of WHALE DAY), Olivia Gatwood (author of LIFE OF THE PARTY), Nate Marshall (author of FINNA), Jana Prikryl (author of NO MATTER), Jenny Zhang (author of SOUR HEART), and moderator Samantha Leach, who is the Culture Editor at Bustle. This event was produced by Random House and Bustle for National Poetry Month. And now please enjoy an episode filled with some of our favorite poets.

Megha Majumdar author of A BURNING | Ep28 BOOKS CONNECT US Jul 06, 2020

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Megha Majumdar was born and raised in Kolkata, India, and moved to the United States to attend college at Harvard University, where she was a Traub Scholar. In her debut novel A BURNING she writes with dazzling assurance at a breakneck pace on complex themes such as class, fate, corruption, justice, and what it feels like to face profound obstacles and yet nurture big dreams in a country spinning toward extremism. Let's join Megha Majumdar in conversation with her editor Jordan Pavlin.

Simran Jeet Singh, author of FAUJA SINGH KEEPS GOING | Ep27 BOOKS CONNECT US Jul 02, 2020

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Today's guest is Simran Jeet Singh, author of FAUJA SINGH KEEPS GOING. This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon. The book shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community. Now let's join Namrata Tripathi, the VP and Publisher of Kokila, in conversation with author Simran Jeet Singh.

Andrea Bartz, author of the suspense thrillers THE LOST NIGHT and THE HERD | Ep26 BOOKS CONNECT US Jun 29, 2020

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Today's guest is Andrea Bartz, a Brooklyn-based journalist and author of the suspense thrillers THE LOST NIGHT and THE HERD. Oprah Magazine raves that “Andrea Bartz breathes new life into the psychological thriller by setting her novels in bitingly modern settings. Her first book, THE LOST NIGHT, is set in Williamsburg’s party scene. THE HERD is a biting satire of a women’s workspace like the Wing, and the darkness that may lurk behind that perfectly coiffed sitting room.” Let's join Random House's Taylor Noel in conversation with author Andrea Bartz.

Ruth Reichl, the bestselling author of MY KITCHEN YEAR, DELICIOUS, and her latest memoir SAVE ME THE PLUMS | Ep25 BOOKS CONNECT US Jun 25, 2020

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Today's guest is Ruth Reichl, the bestselling author of MY KITCHEN YEAR, DELICIOUS, and her latest memoir SAVE ME THE PLUMS which chronicles her groundbreaking tenure as editor in chief of Gourmet. Complete with recipes, SAVE ME THE PLUMS is a personal journey of a woman coming to terms with being in charge and making a mark, following a passion and holding on to her dreams—even when she ends up in a place she never expected to be.
Now let's join Random House's Taylor Noel in conversation with author Ruth Reichl.

SAVE ME THE PLUMS:
“Poignant and hilarious . . . simply delicious . . . Each serving of magazine folklore is worth savoring. In fact, Reichl’s story is juicier than a Peter Luger porterhouse. Dig in.”—The New York Times Book Review

“In this smart, touching, and dishy memoir . . . Ruth Reichl recalls her years at the helm of Gourmet magazine with clear eyes, a sense of humor, and some very appealing recipes.”—Town & Country

“If you haven’t picked up food writing queen Ruth Reichl’s new book, Save Me the Plums, I highly recommend you fix that problem. . . . Reichl is in top form and ready to dish, with every chapter seeming like a dedicated behind-the-scenes documentary on its own.”—Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle

Lauren Ho, author of LAST TANG STANDING | Ep24 BOOKS CONNECT US Jun 22, 2020

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Today's guest is Lauren Ho, author of the debut novel LAST TANG STANDING. This funny romance has been described as CRAZY RICH ASIANS meets BRIDGET JONES' DIARY, and is about the pursuit of happiness, surviving one’s thirties intact, and opening oneself up to love. This story asks the question: In the endless tug-of-war between pleasing others and pleasing herself, is there room for everyone to win? In this interview which also aired on the romance novel podcast LEARNING THE TROPES, Erin Leafe talks to Lauren Ho about her life, her writing, and everything romance.

J. Kelly Hoey (BUILD YOUR DREAM NETWORK) and Maxie McCoy (YOU'RE NOT LOST) | Ep23 BOOKS CONNECT US Jun 18, 2020

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Today we have a conversation between authors J. Kelly Hoey and Maxie McCoy. J. KELLY HOEY is a writer, investor, connector, networking expert, and author of the book BUILD YOUR DREAM NETWORK. In both the book and her podcast of the same name, Hoey presents innovative strategies for forming strong relationships—the genuine, mutually beneficial, long-lasting kind—using all of the social tools at your disposal.

Maxie McCoy is a writer and speaker obsessed with giving women the tools they need to believe in themselves. Her book YOU'RE NOT LOST is the manifesto for a generation of women who don’t have the self-confidence to trust their instincts and go for it.

Let's join J. Kelly Hoey and Maxie McCoy as they discuss networking, business, and just how to maximize your own potential.

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