Summary: This week, Rajan, Ryan, and Patches discuss the effects an author has on the book that’s being read. Before we tackle a new novel or non-fiction tome, we have to believe the book has the potential to be great. How much does the author’s name play into that? Leave comments/retorts/suggestions by clicking the header, subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, following @sophisticast on Twitter, or leaving us a message here on Tumblr! If you would like to be a guest on the show, feel free to send us topic submissions and we’ll find a time to have you on. Download the podcast
