Beaks & Geeks

New York Times film critic, A.O. Scott joins our guest host, Lisa Rosman to talk about his new book, BETTER LIVING THROUGH CRITICISM. About the book: http://bit.ly/1mq7hYK Follow A.O. Scott on twitter: @aoscott

For our 100th episode, Irvine Welsh, author of TRAINSPOTTING, joins Lindsay Jacobsen and Amy Brinker to talk about writing, traveling, making movies, Scotland, and his most recent novel, A DECENT RIDE--out today! Book page: bit.ly/1TzTxs7

Eddie S. Glaude Jr. joins our guest host, Joe Muscolino, to talk about his new book, DEMOCRACY IN BLACK. About the book: http://bit.ly/1Kfmd7u Follow Glaude on twitter: @esglaude

Melanie Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of THE AVIATOR'S WIFE joins our guest host, Kristin Fritz, to talk about her new book, THE SWANS OF FITH AVENUE. Follow Melanie Benjamin on twitter: @MelanieBen About the book: http://bit.ly/1OWC4Vc

Beaks & Geeks hosts, Lindsay Jacobsen and Amy Brinker, chat about books they've read in 2015 and what's to come in 2016.

Katherine Zoepf worked as a stringer in many different arab countries, reporting the lives of women. She talks about how biases are generalizations, and that we can learn much more, just from asking questions. Katherine: https://twitter.com/katherinezoepf Kate Brooks: https://twitter.com/katebrooksphoto

Helen Ellis tells us how she started her not-so-anonymous Twitter account, @WhatIDoAllDay. We find out about her love for horror movies, cats, and marriage. Interview by guest host, Emily Hughes. Read American Housewife: http://bit.ly/22Y1PxU

[The Best of Beaks & Geeks part 2] As they approach 100 episodes, our hosts recap some of the most memorable writing advice and personal book recommendations from authors. Featuring: Mohsin Hamid, Marlon James, Siobhan Adcock, CJ Box, Mary Oliver, Sabaa Tahir, Jojo Moyes, Todd Moss, Emma Straub, Brooke Davis, Sarah Vowell, Lev Grossman, Meg Gardiner, Damien Echols, Thomas Pierce, and Charlaine Harris.

As they approach 100 episodes, Lindsay and Amy recap some of the funniest and most surprising author responses on the show. Featuring: Jodi Picoult, Mary Laura Philpott, Dave Barry, Jen Lancaster, Jason Gay, J. Ryan Stradal, Andy Weir, Jon Ronson, Dana Thomas, Ottessa Moshfegh, Kevin Breel, Mohsin Hamid, Sylvia Day, and Emma Straub.

George Saunders calls our guest host, Emily Hughes to talk about THE VERY PERSISTENT GAPPERS OF FRIP. About the book: http://bit.ly/1NsACs6

David Ebershoff, author of THE DANISH GIRL, talks with Lisa Rosman from Wordandfilm.com to discuss his novel and the movie adaptation. About the book: http://bit.ly/1MASBiB

I Eat Podcasts For Breakfast is a podcast for food lovers from Tastebook.com. Lisa Oz came on the show to share her favorite tips on holiday cooking. The Oz Family Kitchen cookbook: http://bit.ly/1kROJkg

Sarah Vowell, author of LAFAYETTE IN THE SOMEWHAT UNITED STATES, came on the show to talk about her new book. Book page: http://bit.ly/1WXenVF

Guest host John sits down with Robert Crais to discuss his newest novel, THE PROMISE. Book Page: http://bit.ly/1SgAmQS

If you want to laugh for 38 minutes, listen to Wall Street Journal sports columnist, Jason Gay talk about his book, LITTLE VICTORIES. Website: http://www.Jason-Gay.com Book page: http://bit.ly/1MaKhDG Jason in Times Square part 1 (VIDEO): http://bit.ly/1H4y1rJ Jason in Times Square part 2 (VIDEO): http://bit.ly/1WuxS7O