
"Bookreporter Talks To" is a podcast from The Book Report Network where we host in-depth conversations with authors about the books that we love. We know authors cannot travel everywhere, so we want to bring them to you, wherever YOU may be.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Ruta Sepetys talks about her ninth book and first adult novel, A FORTUNE OF SAND, with Carol Fitzgerald. Set in 1920s Detroit during the Prohibition era, the story is centered on the wealthy Lennox automotive dynasty behaving badly and accumulating p... more
Wally Lamb joined us for May's "Bookaccino Live" Book Group event to discuss his instant New York Times bestseller, THE RIVER IS WAITING, which is now available in paperback. It also is an Oprah's Book Club pick and a Bookreporter Bets On selection. ... more
Kathryn Stockett joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her new novel, THE CALAMITY CLUB, her first book since THE HELP (which was published in 2009) and a Bookreporter Bets On selection. The story is set in Mississippi during the Great Depression and fol... more
Laura Dave joined us for a "Bookaccino Live" Book Group event to discuss her instant New York Times bestseller, THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM, a Reese's Book Club pick and a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Laura shared how she came to write the sequel to ... more
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I love the conversations with Carol Fitzgerald at Bookreporter. Truly insightful, excellent and always my go-to to learn more about a book and author. Five stars!
I would have given this podcast series five stars because I love hearing the authors speak about their lives and their books, but my review lost a star because Carol puts too much of herself into her “interviews.” Sometimes, instead of asking a question, she tells the author about his/her own book. Other times, Carol’s lead up to a question is so long, I imagine the author rolling his/her eyes—as I am—and hoping she gets to the point. Still other times, she relates anecdotes from her own life th... more
I would have given this podcast series five stars because I love hearing the authors speak about their lives and their books, but my review lost a star because Carol puts too much of herself into her “interviews.” Sometimes, instead of asking a question, she tells the author about his/her own book. Other times, Carol’s lead up to a question is so long, I imagine the author rolling his/her eyes—as I am—and hoping she gets to the point. Still other times, she relates anecdotes from her own life th... more
I would have given this podcast series five stars because I love hearing the authors speak about their lives and their books, but my review lost a star because Carol puts too much of herself into her “interviews.” Sometimes, instead of asking a question, she tells the author about his/her own book. Other times, Carol’s lead up to a question is so long, I imagine the author rolling his/her eyes—as I am—and hoping she gets to the point. Still other times, she relates anecdotes from her own life th... more
What an interesting and thought provoking author interview. Carol does such a great job and brings out awesome responses to her in depth questions.
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A long-running interview show features in-depth conversations with authors about their latest books, often framed as a live, book-group style discussion with audience questions. Episodes span literary fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, and memoirs, with a strong emphasis on craft, research, character development, and storytelling choices (structure, POV, timelines, and how real-world contexts inform fiction). Notable throughlines include behind-the-scenes drafting processes, audience engagement, and the intersection of publishing, media, and adaptation. It's particularly notable for its show format that blends intimate author chats with reader participation, producing a warm, community-driven tone that can help listeners decide if a bo... more
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2. Laura Dave
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