A fun chat with Mark Stevens all about his new book No Lie Lasts Forever, classical music, baseball, and his fascinating connection to They Might Be Giants. Plus – Dave’s strange persona lends itself for some strange first impressions. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

This month’s podcast kicks off our summer series for 2025: the Lost Summer is all about what we’ve lost – directors, actors, films – and what this means to us. We’re starting with one that is very close to our… Continue reading →

O escritor Menalton Braff, vencedor de diversos prêmios literários, lança Sonata Patética, seu mais novo romance publicado pela Degustadora Editora. A obra mergulha nos conflitos de uma família marcada pela suspeita de uma traição amorosa. Com narrativa ágil, capítulos curtos e três pontos de vista — dos irmãos Marco Aurélio, Júlia e Augusto —, o livro constrói um drama intenso e envolvente, tendo como figura central Olívia, personagem que desequilibra e movimenta a dinâmica familiar. Na segunda

We’re joined by Bradeigh Godfrey and Alison Hammer for a fun chat all about their new Ali Brady book Battle of the Bookstores, the genius of You’ve Got Mail, having fun with tropes, indie bookstores, and cannoli taste tests. Plus – Dave expounds on his running > cycling theory. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

A fun chat with Maggie Stiefvater all about her new book The Listeners, fancy hotels, capital letter conversations, and the (shockingly small) number of pages she gives a book before deciding whether or not to keep reading it. Plus – Dave & Laura move Sylvia into her first apartment, Dave has some end of the … Continue reading Ep. 293 The Page Sixteen Rule With Maggie Stiefvater

The panel concludes the second book and, in a series of retrograde manoeuvres, progresses through the third book until Dr. Slop is able to receive delivery of his forceps, free them from their knotted bag, and demonstrate their usage on Uncle Toby.Continue reading

Continuity is the name of the game in this chat with a true curator of the complex histories of the comic characters and the events we know and love! Peter Sanderson is an American comic book historian, critic, and writer, best known for his extensive work with Marvel and DC Comics. As Marvel's first official archivist, he authored Marvel Saga and Wolverine Saga, which chronicle the fictional histories of Marvel characters. Sanderson contributed to The Official Handbook of the Marvel Univers...

Take a look here to see how I can help you publish your book! This week’s guest is the brilliant Russ Litten – author, screenwriter, editor and long-time writer-in-residence in prisons across the UK. We discuss his latest novel The Crime Writer, a gritty, compelling story inspired by his first-hand experiences working with inmates on their life stories. Russ shares insights on the blurred line between fact and fiction, why authenticity matters, and how to retain your creative curiosity – even...

Moderatorin Laura de Weck, Lukas Bärfuss, Gerhard Pfister und – als Gast – die Autorin und Podcasterin Samira El Ouassil diskutieren über spannende Neuerscheinungen.Der japanische Autor Uketsu ist der erfolgreichste Vertreter des «Sketch-Mystery»-Romans. Es sind fesselnde Spannungsromane, die Zeichnungen und Diagramme enthalten. Damit hat Uketsu, der stets mit weisser Maske auftritt, das Krimi-Genre in Japan verändert. Der Band «Seltsame Bilder» erscheint nun auf Deutsch. In «Russische

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Ha valaki nem követte volna figyelemmel közelmúltbeli munkálkodásunkat, annak eláruljuk: Jane Austen-évet tartunk (mi is, meg a világ úgy egyáltalán), ugyanis kedvenc írónőnk éppen 250 éve született! Ennek örömére az idén újraolvassuk a regényeit, és igen gyorsan, már a második megjelent könyvével eljutottunk legtöbbek kedvencéhez, a Büszkeség és balítélethez. Aki azonban a vizes inges Colin … Bővebben: Jane Austen: Büszkeség és balítélet – a 267. epizód

A post-mortem breakdown of Till The Heavens Burst feature me, Joab Gilroy, the editor Nathan Lawrence and the Alpha/Proto-reader Liam Gilroy! Yes, it’s four hours long. Yes, those were cans of beer being cracked at the start. It’s long and unstructured and rambling and honestly pretty onanistic. Also not terribly professional. It’s four hours of […]

O programa Autores e Livros traz nesta edição uma seleção de lançamentos e novidades do universo literário. O destaque inicial é a segunda edição do Prêmio Candango de Literatura, que está com inscrições abertas até 25 de junho. Com R$ 195 mil em premiação, o concurso valoriza obras em português nas categorias romance, conto, poesia e incentivo à leitura, além de premiar projeto gráfico e capa. Entre os lançamentos está Deztroços, de Nelson Cruz, que une arte, literatura e sustentabilidade por meio

A fun chat with Chris Pavone all about his new novel The Doorman, an unforgettable doorman he once knew, why he was wearing a tuxedo on the subway, and his quest to visit every major league ballpark. Plus – The best place to get a snow cone. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

Send us a message! Let us know what you think? It hasn't been too long since our episode covering the Final Destination franchise! But oh, how time flies when you're having fun! Now we have a new Final Destination Film: Bloodlines. How does it hold up with the rest of the franchise? Horror fans Mark and Jason give you their detailed thoughts as we discuss and review this entry into the franchise. Remember to enjoy the time that you have left. We suggest you do the same! The United Nations of ...

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Summary In this episode, we check in with little Rocky, who is doing just fine, talk about how much we love Dawn, and how Anya's yearning for the side of good again. We're enjoying Season 7 and our discussions about it so far, and we just want to say thank you so much for listening … Continue reading Episode 139: Beneath You →

I det tredje avsnittet av Biblioetern har Nikolina läst Naomis Kleins hyllade bok Doppelgänger och Leodan har läst debatten om skolbibliotekslagen. Vi diskuterar förutsättningarna för skolbiblioteken, kommenterar marknadsskolans uselhet samt pratar om olika Naomis och andra offentliga personer som fastnat i den mörka spegelvärlden. Vad händer när progressiva personligheter plötsligt tycks gå över till den reaktionära sidan? Och kommer skolorna hinna anställa 1300 skolbibliotekarier innan 1 juli?

The panel discusses book II, chapters 6–17 and Sterne's use of metanarrative focus on the correct art of oratory, the use of puns and textual elisions, the need to fill in details or leave them to readerly imagination, and the use of real-world sermons.Continue reading

Horror Comics come front and center when André interviews a man at the forefront of the genre! Doug Wagner is an American comic book writer best known for his creator-owned titles with Image Comics, including Plastic, Vinyl, Plush, and The Ride: Burning Desire. His work blends dark comedy, horror, and psychological themes, often in collaboration with artist Daniel Hillyard. Wagner has also written for major publishers like DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment, with credits on titles such as ...