Interviews
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Author Spotlight: Kate Atkinson
Kate Atkinson’s first novel, Behind the Scenes at the Museum, was named England’s Whitbread Book of the Year in 1996. Since then, she has written nine more ground-breaking, bestselling books. Her latest novel, Transcription, a dramatic story of WWII espionage, betrayal, and loyalty, was heralded by the Seattle Times as “mesmerizing, from every angle.”
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Behind the Mic: LeVar Burton
We are excited to share Behind the Mic from AudioFile Magazine. This podcast highlights favorite audiobooks in short daily episodes, along with extended feature conversations with narrators and authors—like this bonus episode with LeVar Burton!
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Author Interview: Wayetu Moore
Called by Marie Claire, “an exhilarating tale of the formation of Liberia,” Wayétu Moore’s powerful debut novel, She Would Be King, reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia’s early years through three unforgettable characters who share an uncommon bond.
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Fatima Farheen Mirza Interview
Called “absolutely gorgeous” by the Washington Post and a “miracle of a book” by NPR, Fatima Farheen Mirza’s debut novel A Place For Us is a deeply moving and resonant story of love, identity and belonging that follows an Indian American Muslim family in Northern California. The novel is the first title in Sarah Jessica Parker’s new imprint, Hogarth, and is narrated by Audie Award nominees Deepti Gupta and Sunil Malhotra.
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Roshani Chokshi Interview
New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi’s new Middle Grade novel, Aru Shah and the End of Time, is the first installment in a four-part series following the adventures twelve-year-old Aru Shah.
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Finn Murphy Interview
Finn Murphy—know by his trucker handle U-Turn—has enjoyed a fascinating view of the American experience from the driver’s seat of his 53-foot eighteen wheeler, Cassidy. More than thirty years ago, he dropped out of college to become a long-haul trucker, and since then has covered more than a million miles of asphalt.
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100 Notable Books of 2017 from the New York Times Book Review
This past week, the New York Times Book Review released its 100 Notable Books of 2017, including poetry, non-fiction, and fiction. The list represents books reviewed after December 4, 2016, when last year’s list was […] Read More
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Audiophile Files: Literate Housewife
There is, quite likely, no other blogger out there more dedicated to audiobooks than Jennifer Conner of Literate Housewife. Winner of last year’s brand-new Audie Award for Blogger of the Year and mastermind behind the Armchair Audies, Jennifer is a go-to resource for all things audiobook.
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The Bookseller Chronicles: Village Books
Between Seattle and the Canadian border, is a small town called Bellingham, a town which wears more than one hat: home of Western Washington University, fishing boats, tourists, and a deep community. In that town is a an old bookstore with rambling aisles and passionate booksellers. Village Books.
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