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Episode two hundred forty two – part one
Jenn sat down with Sam DeMase: Career Confidence Coach & Self-Advocacy Expert, Instagram & TikTok influencer, and author of POWER MOOD: UNLOCK YOUR CONFIDENCE, TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE & COMMAND YOUR VALUE.
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Episode two hundred forty two – part two
Friend of the show Robert P. Ottone stopped by to talk about his new book, THE VILE THING WE CREATED. We talked about making the decision to have children, pre- and post-partum anxieties, and folk/body horror.
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Episode two hundred forty two – part three
Heather Webb’s STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT: A NOVEL OF FRANK SINATRA AND AVA GARDNER is a vivid retelling of the tumultuous romance between two of the biggest stars of their time. Jenn and Heather chatted about imagining the interior lives of these compelling figures.
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Episode two hundred forty one – part one
Kim Sherwood, author of DOUBLE OR NOTHING, stops by the show to talk about the legacy and future of James Bond, and her new book which introduces a new generation of Double O agents.
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Episode two hundred forty one – part three
Author Hanna Halperin stops in to discuss I COULD LIVE HERE FOREVER, a gorgeous novel about a tumultuous relationship between an MFA student, and a recovering heroin addict.
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Episode two hundred forty one – part four
Jenn spoke to Joel Blecher and Mairaj Syed about their wonderful translation (the first in English) of Ibn Hajar’s MERITS OF THE PLAGUE. We talked about translation, collaboration, and researching premodern plagues during a pandemic.
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Episode two hundred forty one – part two
Maurene Goo’s THROWBACK is a riotously fun YA tale with a time-travel twist and a moving exploration of intergenerational relationships in immigrant families. Maurene stopped by to talk to Jessikah and Jenn about writing this book.
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Special Episode 30
Maggie Smith’s poem, “Good Bones” captured the American zeitgeist in 2016 and became one of the first “viral” poems of the modern era. Jenn sat down with this accomplished poet and memoirist to discuss her new book, YOU COULD MAKE THIS PLACE BEAUTIFUL, out today!
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Episode two hundred forty – part two
Local author Sydney W. Joshua stopped by the show to talk about two of her books. DEAR MOMMY’S BOSS is a humorous and heartfelt love letter to kindness in the corporate world, while the gorgeous picture book S IS FOR STREET GAMES celebrates childhood and outdoor play.
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Episode two hundred forty – part one
The Knights of the Round Table are alive and in Vancouver! Jes Battis’ THE WINTER KNIGHT is a beautiful and evocative urban fantasy featuring a mystery plot, rich academic setting, and queer and trans protagonists. Jenn loved this book and had a lovely time chatting with Jes about their brilliant take on Arthurian legend.