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Chatter on Books

This weekly podcast will be hosted by Torie Clarke with co-hosts David Aldridge, Jeanne McManus and Michael Kornheiser. Each week, they"ll have entertaining interviews with authors, plus lively discussions about what they are reading, what they love and what they hate! This show will be many things, but boring won"t be one of them!

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01:01:26

Emily St. John Mandel “Sea of Tranquility”

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2023/03/28

“Time, being and perspective.” Chatter rolls with a packed house as Angie Kim, Michael Kornheiser and Rodney Ferguson join David, Torie and Claude. Rodney’s just back from Senegal and updates the gang on his men’s book club. The countdown’s on for Angie’s new book “Happiness Falls,” out in September. Michael gives an update on the offspring (books are big with them!) and recalls Chatter’s first take on “Station Eleven.” Speaking of, author Emily St. John Mandel zooms in to share “Sea of

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46:09

Alma Katsu “Red London”

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2023/03/21

“Seductive.” March madness is underway with Torie, David, and returning author (and secret sports fan) Ana Reyes. Chatter welcomes its youngest author, 10 year old Manny Jennings, author of “It’s OK to be Me.” It’s an inspiring book about how he stutters and how he lives his best life every day. COB’s favorite intel author Alma Katsu returns, this time with “Red London,” the gripping and entirely plausible story of spies, turncoats, and post-Putin Russia. And a reminder: Chatter will be back at

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59:16

Ed Aymar “No Home For Killers”

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2023/03/07

“Families!” Chatter rolls into March with David, Torie and Jud Ashman. Jud debriefs the 2023 Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 20 with dozens of authors and hopefully a special Chatter on Books taping. David shares his Union Station Colleen Hoover experience, and they all marvel at her staying power. Four leaders of the Child2ChildFoundation join in. Inspired by a shared love for books and a desire to help others, these remarkable young women have sent over 60,000 books to children in Nigeria and

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01:01:02

Tiffany McDaniel “On the Savage Side”

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2023/02/28

“Disturbing and inspiring.” Chatter wraps up February with betting, debates and a deeply provocative book. David, Torie, and Jamie revisit Super Bowl betting – the most ever – and its societal impact. They agree on the Roald Dahl censorship debate (it’s all about context). Award winning and brilliantly original Tiffany McDaniel zooms in to share “On the Savage Side.” Called “exceptionally inventive” by the New York Times, McDaniel weaves a magical tapestry of lives connected by addiction but defined

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54:15

Ana Reyes “The House in the Pines"

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2023/02/14

“Total page turner“ Chatter rolls with a Feb 14 special – sort of. David, Torie and Jamie break down the Super Bowl. All the guys say no romance in their reading history. They cover book recommendations for Valentine’s Day, some are serious, and some are not. Best selling and creative writing teacher of older adults Ana Reyes zooms in. She shares her deeply disturbing and “can’t put it down” “The House in the Pines.” At turns troubling and always mesmerizing, it’s about friendships and memory and

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40:22

David Wright Falade – “Black Cloud Rising”

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2023/02/07

“Commonality“ David briefs the Super Bowl. Jamie breaks down the “balloon incident.” Torie, David and Jamie play “if you liked this book on Chatter, get this one,” aka book recommendations. They fawn over COB alums Brendan Slocumb and Silas House, both finalists for the 2023 Southern Book Awards. Writer, teacher and semi-pro football player, David Wright Falade zooms in to share “Black Cloud Rising,” about a brigade of Black soldiers in the Civil War. The New York Times calls it “a straight-up page

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51:07

Amita Parikh "The Circus Train”

Chatter on Books ·

2023/01/25

“The fragility of life.” Claude kicks things off with big literary news. Manny has a book! "It's Okay to Be Me!" , his uplifting story of how he doesn’t let stuttering hold him back. Jamie breaks down ChatGPT for Torie and David with real-life examples from the world of Chatter. Amita Parikh zooms in to share “The Circus Train,” her profoundly moving and entertaining saga of a European circus train under the shadows of war and persecution. Based in World War II, the questions of discrimination,

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52:46

Andrew Maraniss “Inaugural Ballers – The True Story...

Chatter on Books ·

2023/01/18

“Changing women’s sports for the next twenty-five years.” Chatter rolls with David, Torie and Torie’s sister from another mother Liz Clarke. They break down “Spare” – who lets somebody put some of that in print? Award winning Andrew Maraniss zooms in to talk about “Inaugural Ballers,” the story of the first U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team. Praised for writing stories with larger social messages, Maraniss uses meticulous research and extensive interviews to tell the story of the unknowns who

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55:07

Buzz Bissinger “The Mosquito Bowl – A Game of Life...

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2023/01/10

“They were boys.“ David, Torie and Jamie ring in the new year with chatter about resolutions, reading’s health benefits and the incredible Robert Caro. They talk with Heidi Powell and Hope Harrod of An Open Book Foundation, a terrific DMV organization that connects students with authors, illustrators and their books to foster a lifelong love of books. Iconic writer Buzz Bissinger zooms in to share “The Mosquito Bowl,” superbly researched and passionately written, it’s about brotherhood and bravery

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54:41

Silas House – “Lark Ascending”

Chatter on Books ·

2022/12/20

“Hope.” Chatter rolls into the holidays with David, Torie and COB fave Michael Croley. Mike shares his piece in Esquire, a tribute to his late brother and the healing power of golf. Award winning and multi-talented author Silas House zooms in to share his latest, “Lark Ascending.” Ostensibly about a boy in a not too distant future dystopia, it’s really about grief and survival and humanity. It’s unlike anything else out there.

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01:03:16

Kate Anderson Brower – “Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit...

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2022/12/13

Don and Petie Kladstrup – “Champagne Charlie: The Frenchman Who Taught Americans to Love Champagne.” COB has a double header. Wash Post editor and writer and author of the Miss America history “There She Was,” Amy Argetsinger joins David and Torie. They break down Christmas movies and books and the women crushing best sellers lists. Award winning journalists who love wine, baseball and France, Don and Petie Kladstrup, zoom in from Paris to share “Champagne Charlie,” the remarkable story of the

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52:03

Andrew Sean Greer – “Less is Lost”

Chatter on Books ·

2022/12/06

“You don’t get a Pulitzer!“ Torie, David and Jamie break down the World Cup, gaslighting, goblin mode and Dylan. Pulitzer Prize winner Andrew Sean Greer zooms in to share “Less is Lost.” On the road with Arthur Less, a “minor American novelist,” who’s trying to pay down bills, reconcile relationships and find himself. Along the way there’s a pug named Dolly, an Rv called Rosina and a litany of almost literary events. It’s like Chris Buckley and Hunter Thompson – but better.

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58:04

Bob Brush “The Piazza – Stories from Piazza Santa...

Chatter on Books ·

2022/11/22

“It takes courage to be an adolescent.“ It’s the annual Thanksgiving Chatter family special! Renaissance man Nevin Martell and celebrity mixologist Rodney Ferguson join Torie for talk about twitter, drinks, and even a few book related topics. Multiple award winner and multi-talented Bob Brush zooms in to share “The Piazza – Stories from Piazza Santa Caterina Piccola.” Lovers, beggars, royalty and more share hopes, desires and fears in the shadow of impending catastrophe. Beautiful writing enhanced

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46:12

Nghi Vo “Into the Riverlands”

Chatter on Books ·

2022/11/15

“Intimate and profound.” Torie, David, “Bath Haus” author P.J. Vernon, and awesome storyteller Nghi Vo kick around Dan Snyder selling the Commanders (finally!), whither Twitter and the future of social media. Torie shares yet another Dolly tribute, this time a $100 million award for courage and civility. Then they (finally) turn to books. Hugo award winner and epic storyteller, Nghi shares “Into the Riverlands,” her physically small but thematically huge novella.

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40:14

Susan Coll - “Bookish People”

Chatter on Books ·

2022/11/08

“More than you think.” David, Torie and Jamie kick things off with> Dolly, and November notables. They debate “Gone With the Wind’s Pulitzer status. Author Susan Coll zooms in to share “Bookish People.” Think books, relationships, cancel culture gone bad, and appliances with lives of their own. It’s terrific!

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59:26

Mark Leibovich “Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald...

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2022/10/18

“Enablers” Chatter welcomes back the one and only Jeanne McManus. She joins David and Torie to talk painting and scary stories.COB Hall of Famer Mark Leibovich zooms in to share “Thank You for Your Servitude,” his searing account of how once seemingly respectable politicians lost their way, joined a cult and enabled the unthinkable. If you read only one book on politics, this is the one.

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47:17

LaToya Watkins “Perish”

Chatter on Books ·

2022/10/04

“The silence was the problem.” Chatter kicks off October with David, Torie and Jamie. Book news covers Maggie Haberman’s new book on Trump (probably won’t buy) and Tom Hanks’ first novel. The pop quiz is on required reading for first years in college. David wins! LaToya Watkins zooms in with “Perish,” her debut novel about family, trauma, race, class, and dysfunction. As many have said, it’s hard to read but impossible to put down.

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36:02

Dawnie Walton and Deesha Philyaw

Chatter on Books ·

2022/09/27

“All things short fiction” Claude, David and Torie go a mile wide and an inch deep. They cover COB housekeeping, listener emails, and career advice from David. COB faves Dawnie Walton (“The Final Revival of Opal and Nev”) and Deesha Philyaw (“Secret Lives of Church Ladies”) zoom in. In addition to writing, publishing, and teaching, they’ve launched “Ursa”, a podcast dedicated to all things short fiction and underrepresented writers. Take a listen; it’s really good!

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44:29

David Maraniss – “Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of...

Chatter on Books ·

2022/09/20

“Complicated” Marc joins David and Torie for a breakdown on the U.S. Open, the Queen’s funeral, and should we all know who Collen Hoover is? David Maraniss zooms in with “Path Lit By Lightning,” another remarkable book in the Pulitzer Prize winner’s collection of definitive biographies. He goes beyond Thorpe’s legendary athletic accomplishments to capture in riveting detail the story of a complex cultural icon and the broader American Indian experience.

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52:07

Ann Leary – “The Foundling”

Chatter on Books ·

2022/09/13

“Like an otter....” David, Torie and Jamie talk back-to-school, but David’s drop off of the first born went well. They talk Dolly, of course, and Claude has a great spinoff idea for the goddess. Best selling author Ann Leary Zooms in to share “The Foundling”. Its back story is as fascinating as the book itself, a fast-paced story of friendships, loyalty and the all-too real institutions that embraced eugenics as a widely accepted practice in the 1920s.

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