Bookreporter Talks To
Carol Fitzgerald"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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Lisa Ridzén joined us from Sweden for a "Bookaccino Live" Book Group event about her internationally bestselling debut novel, WHEN THE CRANES FLY SOUTH, which also was the Swedish Book of the Year and a Bookreporter Bets On pick. This was a very spec... more
Jane Harper joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her sixth novel, LAST ONE OUT, which is set in Carralon Ridge, a dying rural Australian mining town that has become a shadow of its former self due to an industrial mining operation. It follows Ro Crowley... more
Devi S. Laskar joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her third novel, MIDNIGHT, AT THE WAR, which is primarily set in the years after 9/11. The protagonist, Rita Das, is a journalist inspired by Christiane Amanpour and Sylvia Poggioli, who planted themse... more
Allison Pataki joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her latest novel, IT GIRL, which is a USA Today bestseller and a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Allison shares that her inspiration for the book was Evelyn Nesbit, one of the Gibson Girls of the early... more
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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
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United States5 years ago - Great authors
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
Apple Podcasts4Eater, eaterUnited States5 years ago - Great authors
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
Apple Podcasts4Eater, eaterUnited States5 years ago - Jean Kwok
What an interesting and thought provoking author interview. Carol does such a great job and brings out awesome responses to her in depth questions.
Apple Podcasts5MaryelleWUnited States6 years ago - Love this podcast!
I look forward to learning what inspired the authors and hearing stories behind the books. I also enjoy the audiobook excerpt that sometimes follows the interview. Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5JackieBhealthyUnited States6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #119 |  Ireland/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  Sweden/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #197 | Ireland/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  United Arab Emirates/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #236 | Sweden/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #241 |  Denmark/Arts/Books |
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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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