The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan

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John Grisham, the Best-Selling Thriller Writer in the World May 15, 2020

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After practicing law for nearly 10 years, John Grisham, turned to writing, inspired by a testimony he overheard. Grisham has since sold more than 300-million books. On this episode he talks with Mitchell Kaplan about his latest murder mystery, CAMINO WINDS. Recorded virtually in Florida and Virginia.

Host: Mitchell Kaplan

Producer: Carmen Lucas

Editor: Justin Alvarez, Lit Hub Radio

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The History of Pharma in Times of Crisis May 08, 2020

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Investigative journalist Gerald Posner talks about the DNA of the pharmaceutical industry and how finding a vaccine or treatment can rescue its since tarnished reputation. His new book is PHARMA: Greed, Lies, and the Poisoning of America. Recorded virtually in Miami, Florida.

Host: Mitchell Kaplan

Producer: Carmen Lucas

Editor: Lit Hub Radio

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Julia Alvarez Examines Her Life as a Writer May 01, 2020

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“The book stays with somebody in a way that not a lot of narratives do. Afterlife could be about this time, as well.” Beloved Dominican author, Julia Alvarez takes about her first novel in 14 years. Livestreamed between South Florida and Vermont.

Host: Mitchell Kaplan

Producer: Carmen Lucas

Editor: Lit Hub Radio

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Nick Flynn on What Art Can and Cannot Reflect Apr 17, 2020

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On this episode Nick Flynn talks with Mitchell about his new book, Stay: threads, conversations, collaborations, a mixed-media retrospective and self-portrait through's collaborations over the years, including photographer Amy Arbus, actor Robert De Niro, filmmaker Paul Weitz, and artists John Baldessari and Marilyn Minter. This is episode was livestreamed between Miami and outside New York City.

Host: Mitchell Kaplan

Producer: Carmen Lucas

Editor: Lit Hub Radio

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Mark Kurlansky on His Most Important Environmental Writing Yet Apr 10, 2020

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“The ocean is losing its ability to feed the animals that live in it. This is the scariest thing I’ve ever learned,” author and journalist Mark Kurlansky. On this episode he talks with Mitchell about the impact of climate change on food supplies and sea life. Kurlansky is currently social distancing with his family in New York City. His new book is SALMON: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate. This is episode was livestreamed between Miami and New York City.

Host: Mitchell Kaplan

Producer: Carmen Lucas

Editor: Lit Hub Radio

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Dave Barry, The Literary Life’s First Guest. Just What We Need Now. Apr 03, 2020

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We can all use some Dave Barry humor these days. Good friends Mitchell and Dave talk about the turbulent eighties Miami, his days as a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and the time Bruce Springsteen played in Dave’s band, with Dave’s guitar. And it’s all quite humorous.

Host: Mitchell Kaplan

Producer: Carmen Lucas

Editor: Lithub Radio

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Podcast Creator and Strategist, Eric Nuzum on: Make Noise, a Creator’s Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling Mar 27, 2020

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Eric Nuzum “is the leading expert in audio, podcasting, radio and spoken word entertainment. He brought programs like NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Snap Judgment and Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! into the world of podcasts.” On this episode, he talks about how his love of radio led to his role in the history of podcasts, and his new book, Make Noise.

Host: Mitchell Kaplan

Producer: Carmen Lucas

Editor: Lithub Radio

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Alex Segura on Miami Midnight; Pete Fernandez’s Final Chapter Mar 20, 2020

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On this episode of The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan, novelist, comic book writer, and podcaster Alex Segura, talks about the role his mom played in his love of comics, the final chapter of the Pete Fernandez series, Star Wars and the just-released Archie Meets B-52’s. An amusing conversation with this very creative writer. Recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.

Host: Mitchell Kaplan

Producer: Carmen Lucas

Editor: Lithub Radio

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http://www.polisbooks.com/authors/alex-segura/

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Campaign Strategist David Plouffe on Making a Difference in the 2020 Election Mar 13, 2020

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Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign mastermind, David Plouffe, shares his advice on how to defend against misinformation online, creating and spreading content, and motivating all citizens to get out and vote on November 3, 2020. His new books: A Citizen’s Guide to Beating Donald Trump and Ripples of Hope, a middle-grade nonfiction project about the United States' election process.

This episode of The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan was recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.

Host: Mitchell Kaplan

Producer: Carmen Lucas

Editor: Lithub Radio

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https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/617053/a-citizens-guide-to-beating-donald-trump-by-david-plouffe/

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Amy Fine Collins on The International Best-Dressed List: The Official Guide Mar 06, 2020

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Vanity Fair special correspondent and author, Amy Fine Collins, talks about her fascinating life as a writer, model and muse to many designers, most notably Geoffrey Beene. Her new book, The International Best-Dressed List: The Official Guide, is “the ultimate source for fashion mavens, Instagram followers and celebrity worshipers.” Much fashion history in this episode of The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan. Recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.

Host: Mitchell Kaplan

Producer: Carmen Lucas

Editor: Lithub Radio

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https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847864133/

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