You Are What You Read

Give yourself a sweet treat for Halloween and enjoy a conversation with the great Alice Hoffman. We look back at Alice's lifelong love of reading, remembering favorite titles from Ray Bradbury to Beverly Cleary. Alice gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her blockbuster book-to-screen adaptations, Practical Magic and Aquamarine, leaving us with a whole new perspective on books, learning, plots, characters, and, of course, magic. We'd also like to thank our sponsor Book of the Month.

Isabel Allende is a total original, a decorated literary giant, a lover of history, family, friends, and her husband, Roger. (Yes, there's even a sex tip or two in this week's conversation.) You will be inspired by Isabel Allende's writing process, creativity and vision and riveted by her lustrous storytelling and characters. We'd also like to thank our sponsor Book of the Month.  Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening,

Jacqueline Woodson grew up reading the Bible in Bushwick, Brooklyn. From Noah's Ark to Lot's wife turning into a pillar of salt, the fantastical stories of scripture told a young Jacqueline there were possibilities in storytelling. Now an award-winning and bestselling author of over thirty books, she has brought important stories to readers of all ages. In this week's episode, learn how the great Jacqueline Woodson crafts characters, settings, and stories on the page and in her heart. We'd also

If you are beginning your small business, creative career or planning how to enter the workforce, enjoy a master class with Lidia Bastianich, a 25-year veteran of television, restauranteur, and entrepreneur, who built a business with elegance, superb taste, and vision. Lidia's experience will help you build your dream. Enjoy! We'd also like to thank our sponsor Book of the Month.  Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening,

Sarah Jessica Parker's magnificent mother created a family of avid readers. "Never leave the house without a book," she would say. Her daughter took it to heart. Sarah Jessica is the world-renowned actor, producer, creative director and publisher. Her imprint, SJP Lit at Zando books, brings multi-layered and diverse novels to our bookshelves, introducing us to characters, stories and places that inform, entertain and inspire readers. In this premiere episode, Sarah Jessica meets us at the library

Adriana Trigiani is The New York Times best selling author of 20 books in fiction and nonfiction, award-winning filmmaker, and the host of the blockbuster Facebook Live show, "Adriana ink".  For five years, her online conversations have reached a loyal audience of 2.1 million readers.  With the "You Are What You Read" podcast, Adriana goes one-on-one in deep, surprising, and humorous conversations with the great cultural figures of our time about the books that built their souls.  Available