Beaks & Geeks

Todd Moss, author of MINUTE ZERO and THE GOLDEN HOUR, talks about the Judd Ryker series, and how his experience as a former senior State Department official impacts his writing. Book page: http://bit.ly/1RdfxWa

Jessica Abel joins us to talk about her new book, OUT ON THE WIRE, a comic book about narrative nonfiction radio. She praises editors, encourages workshops, and wants you to start your project! About the book: http://bit.ly/1OGLwjK Jessica's podcast: http://jessicaabel.com/podcast/

Margaret Atwood stops by the studio to discuss her new novel, THE HEART GOES LAST. Margaret reveals her fascination with Las Vegas, Elvis and Marilyn impersonators, as well as the strange reality behind sex robots. About the book: http://bit.ly/1G2jxs5

Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, came on Beaks & Geeks to talk about her new book about King David, THE SECRET CHORD. She talks about myth vs. history, music, family, and the range of the human experience. About the book: http://bit.ly/1LgaFdY

THE MARTIAN author, Andy Weir came on Beaks & Geeks to talk about the book and much-anticipated film adaptation directed by Ridley Scott. He tells us about conquering his anxiety and fear of flying to attend the movie premiere, the real science behind THE MARTIAN, and his visit to a NASA Space Center. You’ll also learn about his hacked Twitter (@AndyWeirAuthor) account, which is back up and running, and more. About the book: http://bit.ly/1jvQoeC THE MARTIAN movie: http://fox.co/1Bdo0FF

Kevin Breel, stand-up comedian and author of BOY MEETS DEPRESSION, talks with us about writing, performing his Tedtalk, and his struggle with depression. About the book: http://bit.ly/1MGOyUu Dancing Man at Festival video: http://bit.ly/1k7LMri Forbes article: http://onforb.es/1Nxz3gd

Jane McGonigal, Ph.D. came on the show to talk about SUPERBETTER, video game culture, creativity, happiness, and how a personal trauma inspired her to write this book. About the book: http://bit.ly/1KQNUnb

Sabaa Tahir, author of the instant New York Times-bestseller, EMBER IN THE ASHES, discusses the success of her novel, her love of fantasy books, and two announcements, a movie adaptation and a sequel to the first book! Listen on iTunes: http://apple.co/1FxK0rJ About the book: http://bit.ly/1VMdQC2 Sequel announcement: http://nyti.ms/1ivlimK

Live from BEA 2015, Mary Laura Philpott talks with us about her book PENGUINS WITH PEOPLE PROBLEMS. Read about the book here: http://bit.ly/1EzWgwW

Ottessa Moshfegh joins us to talk about her stunning debut novel, EILEEN. About the book: http://bit.ly/1WR09mU Praise for Eileen: NYT: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/16/books/review/eileen-by-ottessa-moshfegh.html?_r=0 NPR: http://www.npr.org/2015/08/23/432582483/eileen-is-dark-damaged-fun Vanity Fair: http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/08/ottessa-moshfegh-eileen-interview

Vanessa Diffenbaugh, the bestselling author of THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS, chats with us about her new novel, WE NEVER ASKED FOR WINGS, out today, 8/18! About the book: http://bit.ly/1NivZpi

Linda Fairstein returns to discuss DEVIL'S BRIDGE, her newest novel in the Alex Cooper series. We chat about her rich historical settings, Cooper's agelessness, and of course, her love for our Penguin Book Truck. Is it safe to assume that it's currently parked at Linda's Martha's Vineyard home? About the book: http://bit.ly/1KgwvxY

National Book Award Finalist, STATION ELEVEN is a poetically written post-apocalyptic novel by Emily St. John Mandel. She joins us in the studio to chat more about the book, the research behind it, and, of course, the story behind her unique name. Read about STATION ELEVEN: http://bit.ly/1T0Euno Mandel's backlist titles are out in paperback today! Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1JKtutL

Live from BEA: Amy talks with J. Ryan Stradal about his debut novel, KITCHENS OF THE GREAT MIDWEST. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/1AMuyLw

Rebecca Makkai's new short story collection, MUSIC FOR WARTIME was published this year, shortly after her new novel, THE HUNDRED-YEAR HOUSE. She chats with Amy about writing historical fiction, family legacy, and the scandalous 1920's. Read more about MUSIC FOR WARTIME here: http://bit.ly/1OkOTsN Read more about THE HUNDRED-YEAR HOUSE here: http://bit.ly/1IcA72s