Beaks & Geeks

Roger Hodge, author of TEXAS BLOOD, joins Amy to talk all things Texas. They touch on family history, pilgrimages, Cormac McCarthy, and the borderlands. Learn about the book here: bit.ly/2fYJuyB

HOW TO BEHAVE IN A CROWD author Camille Bordas joins Amy to talk about the loneliness of academia, why she likes to imagine which tv shows her characters would watch, and her personal rules for fiction. Learn about the book here: bit.ly/2yaWUTp

Celeste Ng, author of the hit debut novel, EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU joins Amy to talk about her new book, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE. They discuss family secrets, blowing stuff up, empathy in character building and much more. Learn about the book here: bit.ly/2ePk89w

Chiara Barzini joins Amy to talk about her new novel THINGS THAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE EARTHQUAKE. They cover translation, reckless teenage days, and culture shock. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2wH4mEP

Camille Aubray joins Amy to talk about her book, COOKING FOR PICASSO. They cover provençal cuisine, writing in the south of France, and Picasso's many love affairs. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2vEfTn2

Sophie Chen Keller joins Amy to talk about her first novel, THE LUSTER OF LOST THINGS. They cover NYC bakeries, beloved kids' books, and going the extra mile to be kind. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2tNCOw3

Edan Lepucki joins Amy to talk performance art, class in California, and which books she reads over and over again. Learn about WOMAN NO. 17 here: http://bit.ly/2vl9htL

Anne Corlett joins Amy to talk physical and emotional distance, writing inspirations, and more. Read about the book here: http://bit.ly/2v62uVI

Katherine Heiny joins Amy to talk about hyper-specific subcultures, infidelity as a recurring plot point, and having no conversational filter. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2tGHqzN

Diksha Basu joins Amy to talk about her first novel, THE WINDFALL. They chat about money and class, house and home, and unexpected romance. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2u6LTPY

Fiona Barton is back to talk about THE CHILD. She and Amy discuss insatiable journalistic curiosity, hopping from one perspective to the next, and the most touching newsroom tradition. Learn about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2tlEJYn

Patricia Lockwood joins Amy to talk about her hilarious and touching memoir, PRIESTDADDY. They cover jewel-hoarding, mysterious household rags, and dad-habits. Learn about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2sMPjad

Joseph Finder chats with John about THE SWITCH, coffee, writing, Alfred Hitchcock and more. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2s6ZZy5

Kei Miller chats with Amy about procrastination, finding his voice, etymology and much more. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2s1z60a

Amy Thielen, author of the James Beard Award-winning cookbook THE NEW MIDWESTERN TABLE, joins Amy to talk about her memoir GIVE A GIRL A KNIFE. They talk about her cabin in the woods, cooking mistakes, and why a dish is like a song. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2suaZEn