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Beaks & Geeks

Summary: On Beaks & Geeks, we have candid conversations with authors. We seek to learn more about the people behind great books.

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 #159: CA Higgins | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:14

CA Higgins joins guest host Haley to talk about the last book in the Lightless Trilogy, RADIATE. They talk morality, welsh mythology, and how people are like particles. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2qgpYjN

 #158: Nick Petrie | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:44

Guest host John talks to Nick Petrie about his Peter Ash books, character development, life balance, and fans. Learn more about BURNING BRIGHT here: http://bit.ly/2j5oOVh Learn about LIGHT UP (coming in 2018) here: http://bit.ly/2rmA6bV

 #157: Abbi Waxman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:06

Abbi Waxman joins Lindsay to talk grief, growth, gardening and much more. Read about THE GARDEN OF SMALL BEGINNINGS here: http://bit.ly/2pFVid8

 #158: Anita Shreve | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:19:06

Anita Shreve, best-selling author of THE WEIGHT OF WATER and THE PILOT’S WIFE joins Amy to talk about her newest novel, THE STARS ARE FIRE. Listen as they talk Maine, history, favorite books, and cultural taboos. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2oSVmVH

 #157: Jennifer Finney Boylan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:13

Jennifer Finney Boylan joins Lindsay to talk about her new book, LONG BLACK VEIL. They talk murder, historical figures, and intrigue. Read more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2oovVNU

 #156: Jay Chandrasekhar | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:25

Jay Chandrasekhar of Super Troopers fame joins John to talk movie-making, starting out in comedy, and why he's a little tired of superheros. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2oDCGJh

 #155: Sana Krasikov | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:09:33

Sana Krasikov joins Lindsay to talk about her debut literary fiction novel, THE PATRIOTS. They talk about the inspiration behind the book, at what point Sana realized she wanted to be a writer, and the differences between writing short stories and novels. Read more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2miqk8e

 #154: Garrard Conley | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:11

Garrard Conley joins Amy to talk about his memoir, BOY ERASED. They talk about his time in gay conversion therapy, finding himself afterwards, and focusing on compassion. Read more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2lbv0xl

 #153: Elan Mastai | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:39:28

Elan Mastai joins Lindsay to talk about his debut novel, ALL OUR WRONG TODAYS. They talk about the possibilities of time, his definition of love, and transitioning from screenwriting to writing fiction. Learn more about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2lkSazX

 #152: Lisa Gardner | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:22

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner joins Natasha to talk about her newest book, RIGHT BEHIND YOU. Listen in as they talk research, twists, favorite reads, and creating suspense. Read about the book here: http://bit.ly/2js9fLY

 #151: Laura McHugh | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:08:27

Laura McHugh, author of ARROWOOD, joins Lindsay at Random House Open House to talk about writing, Iowa, Missouri, true crime, and her new writing companion: a puppy! Read the book: http://bit.ly/2jkrL5B

 #150: Lindsey Lee Johnson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:10:54

Lindsey Lee Johnson, author of THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACE ON EARTH, joins Lindsay Jacobsen (and yes, they talk about "Lindsa/eys") at Random House Open House to talk about the inspiration behind her powerful debut novel about modern high school students in an affluent California community. Read the book: http://bit.ly/2jEIF23

 #149: Allison Pataki | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:10:18

New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki joins Lindsay to talk about the little known Empress, Sisi of Austria, how historical fiction drives powerful storytelling, and why she listens to music for inspiration. Allison also talks about her journey from journalism to full time novelist. Read the book: http://bit.ly/2hFfWIC

 #148: Tara Clancy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:17:57

Tara Clancy, author of THE CLANCYS OF QUEENS, joins Amy to talk Brooklyn, Shakespeare, The Moth, and how writing a memoir with your name at the bottom is a spoiler in and of itself. Read the book: http://bit.ly/2hk5Hpo

 #147: Lisa Napoli | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:04

Journalist and author Lisa Napoli joins Amy to talk about her book, RAY & JOAN. They discuss McDonald's history, radical giving, technological advances, and the work of art that inspired Napoli to start digging. . Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2g3dMP4

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