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919. Myriam Lacroix
Episode 919
Myriam Lacroix is the author of the debut novel How It Works Out, available from The Overlook Press. It is the official May pick of the Otherppl Book…
2 years ago
Sam Tallent on Publishing, Comedy, Community, Doug Stanhope, Vegas, Reading, Self-Education, Writing, Weed, and Panic Attacks
In today's flashback, an outtake from Episode 708, my conversation with author and comedian Sam Tallent. It first aired on May 26, 2021.
Tallent is a …
2 years ago
918. Carvell Wallace
Episode 918
Carvell Wallace is the author of the debut memoir Another Word for Love, available from MCD Books.
Wallace grew up between Southwestern PA, Washington…
2 years ago
The Life of a Bookseller
A new 'Craftwork' episode entitled 'The Life of a Bookseller.' My guest is Paul Yamazaki, principal book buyer for City Lights Bookstore. His new boo…
2 years ago
Garth Greenwell on Style, Opera, Kentucky, Mentors, Poetry, Bulgaria, Prose, Good Art, and Magnetism in Language
In today's flashback, an outtake from Episode 626, my conversation with author Garth Greenwell. The episode first aired on February 26, 2020.
Greenwe…
2 years ago
917. Hanif Abdurraqib
Episode 917
Hanif Abdurraqib is the bestselling author of the memoir There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, available from Random House.
Abdurraqi…
2 years ago
916. Helen Tworkov
Episode 916
Helen Tworkov is the author of the debut memoir Lotus Girl, available from St. Martin's Essentials.
Tworkov is founding editor of Tricycle: The Buddhi…
2 years ago
Alexandra Kleeman on Los Angeles, Filmmaking, Boredom, Adaptation, Todd Haynes, Writing, Idealism, Cynicism, Hamlet, Climate Change, and Public Breakdowns
In today's flashback, an outtake from Episode 732, my conversation with author Alexandra Kleeman. The episode first aired on October 13, 2021.
Kleema…
2 years ago
The Power of Names in Writing and Real Life
A new 'Craftwork' episode, about the power of names in writing and real life. My guest is Ethel Rohan, author of the novel Sing, I, available from Tr…
2 years ago
915. Alejandro Zambra and Megan McDowell
Episode 915
Alejandro Zambra is the author of the story collection My Documents, available from Penguin Books. Official April pick of the Otherppl Book Club.
Meg…
2 years ago