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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DAY SHIFT is Charlaine Harris' newest novel in the Midnight, Texas series. She chats with Lindsay about the book, her favorite scary stories, and advice for writers. Bonus: Charlaine's voice is as enthralling as her books! DAY SHIFT book page: http://bit.ly/1I2RZ6e
ARMADA by Ernest Cline was announced as Reddit's first ever bookclub selection! (http://bit.ly/1HbI07W) Ernie is the author of READY PLAYER ONE which is currently being made into a movie directed by Steven Spielberg. This entire caption is kind of a big deal. ARMADA book page: http://bit.ly/1KKMJoj
Anna North, author of THE LIFE AND DEATH OF SOPHIE STARK, chats with us after Twitter Fiction Festival to discuss her highly praised novel and the inspiration behind it. Read an excerpt: http://bit.ly/1KpH1Vi
I WAS HERE author Gayle Forman reads her Twitter Fiction Live at Subculture in New York City. We caught up with her after to talk all things writing, movie adaptations, and dinosaur porn. Read an excerpt: http://bit.ly/1Fbt34L
Jodi Picoult and her daughter, Samantha Van Leer, chat with Lindsay at Random House's Open House event to discuss their 2nd book together, OFF THE PAGE. Read an excerpt: http://bit.ly/1PIH1kw
Trainer and nutritionist Adam Rosante taught the Random House Open House audience how to do an everyday chair workout. Lindsay caught up with him afterwards to discuss his new book, THE 30-SECOND BODY. Read an excerpt: http://bit.ly/1G9SR6v
New York Times best selling author, Jen Lancaster's new memoir, I REGRET NOTHING, is all about goals. She talks to Amy about her bucket list, which includes learning to ride a bike, visiting Italy, and more. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/1Il8Dvq
James M. Citrin sits down with Amy to discuss his new book, The Career Playbook. They discuss how to get an interview, how to improve your chances of getting a job with a humanities background, and much more: http://bit.ly/1bAZ27i
Brendan Duffy, a former editor here at Putnam, and author of the thrilling new novel, HOUSE OF ECHOES, sits down with Lindsay to discuss his editorial career and becoming an author. Read an excerpt from HOUSE OF ECHOES: http://bit.ly/1HOVA6P
Fredrik Eklund, Million Dollar Listing New York star and #1 Real Estate broker in the nation, came into the studio to discuss his new book, THE SELL: The Secrets of Selling Anything to Anyone. Read an excerpt from THE SELL: http://bit.ly/1Fi3mEo Learn more about Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York: http://bravo.ly/1DV8qMP
New York Times bestselling author, Jennifer Chiaverini, talks to Amy about her newest novel, MRS. GRANT AND MADAME JULE. Chiaverini talks about her research for historical fiction, personal correspondence and writing inspiration. Read an excerpt of the book here: http://bit.ly/1yrFtJ3
Comedian and New York Times bestselling author, Dave Barry wants you to know that ketchup does not need to be refrigerated. He also wants you to LIVE RIGHT AND FIND HAPPINESS (Although Beer Is Much Faster) in his new, New York Times bestselling, hilarious book about what it's like raising a child in today's world. Barry met Lindsay at the studio to discuss all things from Brazil World Cup to Justin Bieber, and we couldn't stop laughing. Hands down, one of our funniest interviews yet. Enjoy! Don't forget to check out the LIVE RIGHT AND FIND HAPPINESS bookpage: http://bit.ly/1IvREb5
Jon Ronson, author of THE PSYCHOPATH TEST, FRANK, LOST AT SEA and more, joins Amy to talk about his latest book, SO YOU'VE BEEN PUBLICLY SHAMED. Read about the book here: http://bit.ly/1HjcZAY
Jon Acuff, author of DO OVER: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck, stops by the studio to talk about how to love what you do for a living. His hilarious and inspirational book is perfect for anyone, no matter your profession or career level. Jon's pre-order campaign can be found here: http://acuff.me/ Read more about DO OVER: http://bit.ly/1B6JxJw
Acclaimed author of HOW TO GET FILTHY RICH IN RISING ASIA and MOTH SMOKE, Mohsin Hamid sits down with Amy to discuss his new book of essays, DISCONTENT AND ITS CIVILIZATIONS. Read an excerpt of the book here: http://bit.ly/1E8zA02