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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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||
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Chris Bohjalian joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about his new novel, THE AMATEUR, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. He wrote in an "alchemic frenzy" over 90 days in the summer of 2024 without telling anyone — not his wife, daughter, editor or... more
Nadia Hashimi joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her new novel, CITY OF WIDOWS, a Bookreporter Bets On selection set in Afghanistan, a place that she previously wrote about. While the book looks back in time, the arc of it moves towards the U.S. withd... more
Sophie Chen Keller joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest novel, LITTLE WONDER, which was published by Jenna Bush Hager's imprint, Thousand Voices. It is an Oprah's Book Club pick and a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Song, a migrant worker,... more
Ben Reeves joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about his debut novel, EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTFUL AND NOTHING HURT, which is an instant New York Times bestseller, a #1 Indie Next pick, and a Bookreporter Bets On selection. The book reimagines the Grim Reaper ... more
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- Excellent author conversations!
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!
Apple Podcasts5WSAlistens
United States3 months 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 - 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 States6 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 States7 years ago
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In-depth author interviews that explore craft, research, and the building blocks of published novels. Conversations cover historical contexts, writing routines, adaptation from page to screen, and behind-the-scenes storytelling decisions. Guests are typically literary fiction, historical fiction, and thriller authors, with a focus on how real-world settings and research shape character and plot. The show often includes audience questions and audiobook/social media Tie-ins, highlighting a collaborative, reader-informed atmosphere. A standout trait is the breadth of guest profiles—from debut and mid-career authors to well-known names—paired with thoughtful host prompts that illuminate both craft and process.
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1. Nadia Hashimi
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3. Ben Reeves
4. Rachel Beanland
5. Lisa Scottoline
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8. Beatriz Williams
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