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So Many Books
Hosted by Politics and Prose · EN
A podcast for book lovers by book lovers. So Many Books brings listeners inside the world of books through intimate author conversations, industry insights, and thoughtful discussions about the stories that shape our lives. Produced by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.
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May Book Picks and Lindy West Wants to Write a Mystery Novel
2w ago00:23:12Tap to summarizeOur head book buyer Anton is back with his list of can't miss books for this May. Plus, we talked to Lindy West about her new memoir "Adult Braces."Find all titles mentioned here:https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-5Music is "Balkan Jingles" by Tjalle
Transcribe →National Poetry Month and Remembering Book World
4w ago00:25:19Tap to summarizeOur staffers Bob, Mishy, Sayan, and Claire read from some of their favorite poems for National Poetry Month. Plus, a tribute to the late Book World section of the Washington Post- featuring Marie Arana, Rita Dove, Michael Dirda, and Ron Charles.All featured poems are in the public domain.Music: "Balkan Jingles" by Tjalle
Transcribe →Lauren Groff and April Picks
Apr 600:27:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Anton and Nicole discuss the new books that you won't want to miss this April.Plus, Politics and Prose co-owner Lissa Muscatine chats with author Lauren Groff about her bookstore The Lynx and her new collection "Brawlers".For a list of all the titles mentioned, please visit:https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-3Music: "Balkan Jingles" by Tjalle
Transcribe →Bsrat Mezghebe, Wil Haygood, and What Makes a Good Book Cover?
Mar 200:55:08Tap to summarizeWe're back for our second episode, and it's a good one!This episode includes:- Our head buyer Anton with his picks for books coming out this March (@1:45)- A reading by debut novelist Bsrat Mezghebe (@ 9:50)- An interview with author Wil Haygood on his new book "The War Within a War" (@ 16:30)- A conversation with book designer Daniel Cantada on what goes into designing a book (@27:15)- A conversation between Donna and Leah of our Children's and Teen's department about how they foster a sense of exploration and discovery in the kids that stop by the store. (@41:50)Shop these titles here:https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-2Visit Daniel's site:https://danielcantada.com/Music is "Tjalle" by Balkan Jingles
Transcribe →Lily Meyer, Edmund Ghareeb, and Silence of the Lambs being a romance novel?
Feb 900:51:05Tap to summarizePolitics and Prose Bookstore is excited to announce the launch of So Many Books, a new podcast that brings listeners inside the world of books through intimate author conversations, industry insights, and thoughtful discussions about the stories that shape our lives.This episode includes:- Our head buyer Anton discussing his favorite new releases this February- An interview with author Lily Meyer on her second novel, "The End of Romance"- An excerpt of Edmund Ghareeb reading from and discussing the Palestinian poetry anthology "Enemy of the Sun"- A discussion between our own Amber and Rob about what they love about the romance genreFind These Titles Here: https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-1Music: "Tjalle" by Balkan Jingleswww.politics-prose.com
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