The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan

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Best Books of 2018 and Holiday Book Recommendations Dec 15, 2018

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The Two Cristinas join Mitchell on this week's episode of The Literary Life. Books & Books’ very own Director of Events & Marketing, Cristina Nosti, and Children's Book Buyer, Cristina Russell, talk best books of 2018 and make some great last-minute recommendations for all of the book lovers on your shopping list. And there’s a special appearance by the newest member of the Books & Books family - Baby Rafa Russell! You’ll hear him in the background. Recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. Host: Mitchell Kaplan Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer Links: https://booksandbooks.com/ Thank you Cristina Nosti and Cristina Russell for joining us on this episode of The Literary Life.

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Jason Reynolds, National Book Award-nominee, from our Miami Book Fair Series Dec 08, 2018

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Author, Jason Reynolds joins Mitchell on this episode of The Literary Life. From Jason’s early life as a kid who really did not like to read, to becoming a best-selling author and literary star. An inspiring conversation not to be missed. Recorded at Miami Book Fair 2018. Host: Mitchell Kaplan Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer Links: https://booksandbooks.com/ https://www.jasonwritesbooks.com/ https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Jason-Reynolds/403685768

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Doris Kearns Goodwin, PulitzerPrize-winning author and presidential historian, from our Miami Book Fair Series Dec 01, 2018

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On this episode of The Literary Life, Mitchell welcomes his friend, American biographer, historian, and political commentator, Doris Kearns Goodwin. The two discuss her life as a presidential historian, best-selling author, her latest book, “Leadership in Turbulent Times” and its connection to today's own times. Recorded at Miami Book Fair 2018. Host: Mitchell Kaplan Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer Links: https://booksandbooks.com/ https://doriskearnsgoodwin.com/about-doris/

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Oren Teicher, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, on indie bookstores and their cultural significance. Nov 24, 2018

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Go behind the scenes for a fascinating conversation that is perfectly timed in celebration of Small Business Saturday, November 24th. Mitchell’s guest, Oren Teicher, shares his knowledge of, and passion for, independent bookselling. They will also discuss the launch of this year’s #IndiesGiveBack campaign by best-selling author, Jason Reynolds, at Miami Book Fair 2018. Host: Mitchell Kaplan Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer Links: https://booksandbooks.com/ bookweb.org https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/

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Pete Souza, former White House Staff Photographer to President Barack Obama, talks about his latest best-seller, “Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents” Nov 17, 2018

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Pete Souza, White House Staff Photographer to President Barack Obama, will be kicking off a special seven episode series titled “The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan: Recorded at the Miami Book Fair 2018.” Mitchell and Pete Souza discuss his world famous photos, his *Shade Instagram,* special moments in the Obama White House and what’s to come in American politics. Host: Mitchell Kaplan Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer, Chaliwa Music + Sound Links: https://shop.booksandbooks.com/book/9780385341004 https://www.petesouza.com/content.html?page=2 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/23/books/pete-souza-shade-obama-trump.html Pete Souza! Thanks for joining us on The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan.

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Jeff Abbott on his latest thriller, the challenges of losing his home, and entering the world of writing for film and television. Nov 10, 2018

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Mitchell is joined by the masterful suspense novelist, Jeff Abbott, as he talks about his early influences growing up in East Texas, his development as a writer and the challenges of bringing his books to film and television. The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan is recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. Host: Mitchell Kaplan Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer, Chaliwa Music + Sound Links: https://shop.booksandbooks.com/book/9780385341004 https://jeffabbott.com/books/ Jeff Abbott! Thanks for joining us on The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan.

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All about The Miami Book Fair Nov 03, 2018

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Exploring the books, authors and history of The Miami Book Fair, Mitchell is in conversation with Lissette Mendez and Marci Cancio-Bello, responsible for programming of TMBF. With over 600 authors attending, this year’s Fair takes place November 11th-18th and is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan is recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. Host: Mitchell Kaplan Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer, Chaliwa Music + Sound Links: https://shop.booksandbooks.com/book/9780385341004 https://www.miamibookfair.com/ Lissette Mendez and Marci Cancio-Bello! Thanks for joining us on The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan.

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Michael Reynolds on Elena Ferrante, HBO, and the mission of Europa Editions Oct 27, 2018

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Michael Reynolds talks with Mitchell about his journey from Australia to becoming publisher of Europa Editions to bringing Elena Ferrante to bestsellerdom across the world and to HBO as a limited series. Host: Mitchell Kaplan Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer, Chaliwa Music + Sound Links: https://shop.booksandbooks.com/book/9780385341004 https://www.europaeditions.com/ https://www.hbo.com/my-brilliant-friend Michael Reynolds! Thanks for joining us on The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan.

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Johnny Temple on his journey to Akashic Books. Oct 20, 2018

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Johnny Temple, the founder and publisher of Akashic Books, joins Mitchell in a freewheeling conversation about Caribbean writing, indie publishing, politics, and the music that started him on his path down the road less traveled. Recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. Host: Mitchell Kaplan Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer, Chaliwa Music + Sound Links: https://shop.booksandbooks.com/book/9780385341004 http://www.akashicbooks.com/ http://www.akashicbooks.com/author/johnny/ Johnny Temple! Thanks for your permission to use your “Girls Against Boys” song “Disco Six Six Six” and for joining us on this episode.

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Debra Dean, bestselling author of “The Madonnas of Leningrad,” on writing, acting and teaching MFA students. Oct 13, 2018

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Debra Dean joins The Literary Life discussing her new book, a biography of the artist Jan Yoors and his two wives, teaching MFA students, and her life as an actress. In an engaging conversation with Mitchell, Debra explores the transition *albeit temporary* from fiction like her bestselling “The Madonnas of Leningrad,” to non-fiction, while giving us insight into the making of a writer and teacher. Recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. Host: Mitchell Kaplan Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer, Chaliwa Music + Sound Links: https://shop.booksandbooks.com/book/9780385341004 https://www.debradean.com/ Thanks for joining us, Debra Dean!

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