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Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss what’s happening in the world of books with a focus on frontlist and backlist fiction including literary fiction, suspense, historical, memoir and nonfiction.
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Bad Asians - a conversation with author Lillian Lee
This week, on episode 160 of Books Are My People, I speak with Lilian Lee author of Bad Asians. We talk about identity, the perils of the internet, and the aftermath of the 2008…
Meet Bookish Serial Makers: Monica and Cortney from Craft Cook Read Repeat
It's a bit of a longer episode today but I couldn’t tear myself away from my new Bay Area Crafty friends: Monica and Cortney from the fantastic podcast Craft Cook Read Repeat. These joyful makers…
Heated Rivalry: I'm Going There
Yup, I finally read part of a romance novel and watched two romance shows. Who am I in 2026?In episode #158 I announce some new forthcoming screen adaptations, we get a guest author book…
A Dog's Spirit Jumps into a Boy - Sara Levine and The Hitch
This week on episode #157, I speak with one of my favorite authors, the delightful Sara Levine, author of The Hitch, out tomorrow. I talk about some of my New Year’s resolutions, the amazing new…
Back in Time Books out in 2012
This week, I go back in time to 2012 to share some of my favorite reads as well as discuss other, notable reads from that year. We have a special guest author recommendation from Emily Wiberley and…
Best Books of 2025
Check out my top reads of 2025. I also include some books I read in 2025 that were previously published. I share what craft I'm struggling with, what Thanksgiving crop I grew this year as well as…
Aja Gabel - When Art and Science Collide
This week, I speak with Aja Gabel, author of Lightbreakers. We talk about loss, writing and book recommendations, of course! We also get a guest author recommendation from Amie McNee, author of To…
Me, Myself and I
Every once in a while I like to just record on my own! Especially when life gets hectic! We get a guest author recommendation from Kristin Bair, author of Clementine Crane Prefers Not To.I share a…
Nick Medina - Superstitious Fiction
This week, we're joined by Nick Medina, author of The Whistler. We talk about superstitions, narrative voice and so much more! We also get a book recommendation from Julian Brave NoiseCat, author of…
Read Like A Gilmore Girl
On episode 151 Kristine Eckart visits and talks about her new book, Meet Me At Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from the Gilmore Girls. We talk about Rory's booklist, sense of community and important…
Matthew J. Trafford - The Grounded Fantastic
On episode #150, I sit down with Matthew J. Trafford to talk about his short fiction collection Runs in the Blood. We explore the grounded fantastic—where everyday life meets the surreal—and how…
Laura Dickerman - Surprising Books That Subvert Expectations
This week, on episode #149 with Laura Dickerman, we discuss her debut novel, HOT DESK - a funny and touching book about two people who share a desk in the publishing industry, some of our favorite…
Reading About Adventure and Drawing Your Adventures with Samantha Dion Baker
This week, we speak with the delightful Samantha Dion Baker, artist and author of Draw Your Adventures: Making Art to Celebrate Everyday Experiences and Travel Near and Far.This episode is sponsored…
Books About Death and Dying
This week, I'm joined by Lisa Pahl who talks about an inventive way to talk about death and dying, through use of The Death Deck. We also discuss books that deal with this topic. The Clouds Far…
Me, Myself and I
An adorably short episode where I talk about the Pulitzer winning book of fiction as well as ponder whether or not dead authors' work should be publishing after their death and without their…
Annie Hartnett - Slutty Golden Retrievers
Today, I'm in conversation with Annie Hartnett, author of the recently published Road to Tender Hearts. We talk about the inspiration for her protagonist, PJ as well as how many pages she wrote…
Lauren Steinstra - When Science and Novel Writing Collide
This week, I'm in conversation with Lauren Steinstra, author of The Beauty of the End. We discuss genetics, how her career in science influenced her work and whether or not people should delete their…
The Art of Painting Books with Jane Mount
On this episode of Books Are My People, I'm visited by artist and bibliophile Jane Mount. We discuss the importance of talking about banned books, her favorite book to paint, and how her degree in…
Clowning Around with Kristen Arnett
This week, I'm joined by author Kristen Arnett. We chat about clown and how they relate to her latest novel, Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One. Guest Book Author Recommendation: Eliza Kennedy Lucky…
Book Podcasters Unite!
On this week’s episode of BOOKS ARE MY PEOPLE I’m joined by fellow book podcaster Traci Thomas of THE STACKS. We chat about some of her favorite author interviews, how she manages her reading time…
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