Adriana Trigiani"s You Are What You Read

45:22

Kathryn Stockett: The Calamity Club

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2026/05/05

Kathryn Stockett is back! The New York Times bestselling author of The Help returns with a new novel, The Calamity Club, which hits bookshelves today. Kathryn’s first novel The Help, has sold over 15 million copies worldwide, was translated into 35 languages and adapted into the major motion picture starring Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Jessica Chastain and more. The Calamity Club is Kathryn Stockett at her most confident, heartfelt, and hilarious—the triumphant return of one of the

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54:57

LIVE with La Lucci: A conversation with Susan Lucci

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2026/04/22

On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to bring you our LIVE conversation with the great Susan Lucci at the Adelphi University Writers & Readers Festival. Susan Lucci is the most famous face in daytime television history and held audiences spellbound for over forty years as the iconic Erica Kane on ABC’s award-winning daytime drama All My Children. In May of 1999, on her nineteenth nomination, she won the Emmy for Best Actress, receiving the longest standing ovation in

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41:52

Emma Straub on Books and Boy Bands

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2026/04/07

On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Emma Straub with her new novel, American Fantasy. Emma is the New York Times-bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow, All Adults Here, The Vacationers, Modern Lovers, Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures, and the short story collection Other People We Married. She is also the author of a picture book, Very Good Hats. Her books have been published in more than twenty languages. She and her husband own one of our favorite indie bookstores,

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60:47

Holy Week with Sister Helen Prejean

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2026/04/01

This Holy Week on You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to welcome bestselling author, lecturer and community organizer, Sister Helen Prejean. You know Sister Helen’s books: Dead Man Walking (which was adapted into the Academy Award-winning film), The Death of Innocents, and River of Fire: My Spiritual Journey. The graphic edition of Dead Man Walking was recently released with stunning illustrations by award-winning artist, Catherine Anyango Grünewald, with a script by Rose Vines that faithfully

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23:45

Table 4 at the River Cafe with Ruthie Rogers

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2026/03/24

On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Ruthie Rogers with her all-new book, Table 4 at The River Cafe: Conversations about Food and Life. Ruthie Rogers is the co-founder of The River Cafe in London and an award-winning chef. She is also the host of the podcast Ruthie’s Table 4 and the author of thirteen cookbooks, including The River Cafe Cookbook, River Cafe 30, and The River Cafe Look Book. She was awarded an MBE in 2010 and a CBE in 2020. You can follow her on

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55:45

Annabelle Gurwitch: The End of My Life is Killing Me

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2026/03/17

On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Annabelle Gurwitch with her latest book, "The End of My Life is Killing Me: The Unexpected Joys of a Cancer Slacker". Annabelle is an actress and author, and known most notably for her stint co-hosting "Dinner and a Movie" on TBS and for her years as a regular commentator on NPR. In "The End of My Life is Killing Me", Annabelle upends the notion of living each day as if it were your last—she discovers you can carpe too much diem, and

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74:56

Joan Crawford and Hollywood: A conversation with Film...

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2026/03/14

In honor of tomorrow's 98th Academy Awards show, we are joined by film historian and acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer Scott Eyman on this episode of You Are What You Read. In this conversation, we take a look back on Hollywood history through the lens of Joan Crawford, Scott's latest subject in his new biography, "Joan Crawford: A Woman’s Face". Scott is the author of eighteen books including the bestsellers "John Wayne: The Life and Legend", "Pieces of My Heart", and "You Must

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34:13

The Life of a Showgirl: A conversation about Allison...

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2026/03/10

On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by New York Times bestselling author, Allison Pataki, with her new novel, IT GIRL. Allison's books include The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post and Finding Margaret Fuller. IT GIRL follows the rise of Evelyn Talbot, America's first self-made female celebrity and model, amidst “the Crime of the Century”.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:41

Rebecca Serle on Magic and Motherhood

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2026/03/03

Rebecca Serle’s new novel, ONCE AND AGAIN, hits shelves next week. You know Rebecca’s work, the New York Times best sellers: Expiration Dates, One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and her young adult novels The Edge of Falling and When You Were Mine. In ONCE AND AGAIN, the women of the Novak family are each born with a gift: they can, just once, turn back time. This novel fits perfectly into the canon of Rebecca Serle, making us reflect on the decisions we make and decide how far we

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35:47

Tayari Jones: Kin, Oprah's Book Club Pick

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2026/02/24

On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Tayari Jones and her new novel, the Oprah's Book Club selection, Kin. Tayari is the author of five novels, including An American Marriage, which was an Oprah’s Book Club selection and also appeared on Barack Obama’s summer reading list and his year-end roundup. An American Marriage won the Women’s Prize for Fiction, the Aspen Words Literary Prize, and an NAACP Image Award and has been published in two dozen countries. Tayari is the

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46:59

Happy Birthday, Toni Morrison: A Look into the Iconic...

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2026/02/18

February is Black History Month, and here with us today on You Are What You Read is Professor of African American literature and Dean of the Graduate School at Howard University, Dr. Dana A. Williams. Dr. Williams joins us for a conversation about her book,Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship, a biography about the great Toni Morrison and the lesser-known details of her work as a writer and an editor. Today, February 18th, happens to be Toni Morrison’s birthday—and we are

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38:08

Presidents' Day with Chris Matthews

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2026/02/16

This Presidents' Day on You Are What You Read, we are joined by former presidential speechwriter, political commentator, talk show host, and New York Times bestselling author, Chris Matthews. Chris is the author of Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero, Kennedy & Nixon: The Rivalry that Shaped Postwar America, and Hardball: How Politics Is Played, Told by One Who Knows the Game. Chris was both a presidential speechwriter and top aide to Speaker of the House Thomas P. “Tip”

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49:23

Father James Martin: Work in Progress

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2026/02/10

On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, Father James Martin joins us with his new memoir, Work in Progress: Confessions of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, corporate tool, and priest. Father Jim is a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America magazine, consultor to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, and host of The Spiritual Life podcast. His books include Learning to Pray, Jesus: A Pilgrimage, and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything. In this

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50:51

Eat Your Ice Cream! A conversation with Dr. Ezekiel...

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2026/02/03

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel joins us this week on You Are What You Read with his new book, Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life. In this practical and entertaining guide to healthy living, Dr. Emanuel reveals that many of the tools for a long and meaningful life are already within reach. Dr. Emanuel is a vice provost and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a bioethicist, health policy expert, and oncologist, and was one of the architects of the Affordable Care

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39:11

We Do Not Care! A conversation with Melani Sanders

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2026/01/27

On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by social media sensation and New York Times bestselling author, Melani Sanders. Melani’s latest book The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook is a “Hot-Mess Guide for Women in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond Who Are Over It”! Melani is a digital creator and founder of the “We Do Not Care Movement”. Her viral “We Do Not Care” reels and posts capture the humor, heart, and chaos of perimenopause, menopause, midlife, motherhood, and

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46:48

Laura Dave is back with another best seller

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2026/01/20

Laura Dave continues Hannah Hall’s pulse-pounding journey in the riveting and deeply moving sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling blockbuster and Apple TV+ show, The Last Thing He Told Me. On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, Laura joins us for a conversation about The First Time I Saw Him—an instant best seller and thrill to read.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:22

"The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans

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2026/01/17

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is #1 on the New York Times best seller list this week, and you will discover why in this episode of You Are What You Read. The book is about a retired law clerk named Sybil, who reflects on her life through letters. She writes to family, friends, and even authors, revealing her regrets, joys, and a painful past she must confront to find forgiveness. Virginia talks about her journey as a writer through her experiences with family, work and books. Learn more about

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33:04

"The Rest of Our Lives" by Ben Markovitz

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2026/01/13

2026 reading has started off strong. This week on You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to host Ben Markovitz with his novel, THE REST OF OUR LIVES, which has been one of the biggest novels this January. THE REST OF OUR LIVES was a finalist for the Booker Prize, a Barnes & Noble Book Club Pick, a Late Show Book Club Pick, and a national best seller. Ben Markovits is the author of eleven novels, including Fathers and Daughters, You Don’t Have to Live Like This, and The Sidekick. He has also

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34:47

A thrill! Brad Meltzer talks about THE VIPER

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2026/01/06

On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by the Emmy-nominated and #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer with his latest, The Viper. You know Brad’s work: his thrillers, his nonfiction, and his children’s books, the Ordinary People Change the World series. This is a conversation about Brad's books, his process, and his connection with his beloved readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:43

The Best Fiction coming in 2026: Skylark by Paula McLain

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2025/12/30

On today’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by the great Paula McLain. Paula is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels, including The Paris Wife, Circling the Sun, and Love and Ruin, as well as two collections of poetry and a memoir. This winter, we are looking forward to Paula’s return to Paris in her forthcoming novel, Skylark.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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