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Episode two hundred ninety seven – part five
Jenn was thrilled to talk to Erik Larson, author of some of her favorite books like DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY and IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS. Today they chatted about THE DEMON OF UNREST, about the rising tensions in the five months leading up to the American Civil War.
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Episode two hundred ninety six – part four
THE EVOLUTION OF ANNABEL CRAIG is an engaging and moving exploration of the 1925 Scopes trial, in which faith, science, and Charles Darwin took the stand. Lisa chats with Jenn about re-telling this story from the perspective of a young Southern woman, whose every belief is challenged.
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Episode two hundred ninety five – part four
Animal Crossing, or Animal Double-Crossing? Australian cartoonist Luke Milton’s debut graphic novel, ANIMALS RULE THIS LAND, is a trippy fever dream of a Saturday Morning cartoon that imagines a rather peculiar end of the world…
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Episode two hundred ninety five – part two
Jenn sat down with Stacy Stokes to chat about THE DARKNESS RISES, a gorgeous and gripping YA supernatural thriller about a teen with supernatural abilities, and coming to grips with the unintended consequences of our choices.
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Episode two hundred ninety three – part one
A SWEET STING OF SALT is a gorgeous queer reimagining of the classic folktale “The Selkie Wife.” Author Rose Sutherland stopped by to talk about this beautiful tale of longing.
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Episode two hundred ninety two – part four
Hiromi Ito’s THE THORN PULLER explores getting older, caring for aging parents, and living on two continents with touching insight and humor. Jenn got to chat with Hiromi and her translator, Jeffrey Angles, about collaborating on this English translation of her novel.
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Episode two hundred ninety two – part five
Alain Silver and James Ursini, prolific writers and commentators on film history, have given us a fascinating account of the history and making of the iconic noir classic in FROM THE MOMENT THEY MET IT WAS MURDER: DOUBLE INDEMNITY AND THE RISE OF FILM NOIR. They stopped by to talk about writing books, commentary, and the legacy of DOUBLE INDEMNITY.
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Episode two hundred ninety two – part three
Ciera Burch’s SOMETHING KINDRED is a haunting and beautiful exploration of grief, new love, and growing up with eerie horror vibes. Jenn chats with Ciera about mixing romance and horror, intergenerational trauma, and coming of age.
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Episode two hundred ninety one – part two
Kristen Perrin’s HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER is a delicious twist on the cozy mystery, We chat about small town mysteries, building your supporting cast of characters, and protagonists with “golden retriever energy.”
