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Books Are My People

Jennifer Caloyeras
Los Angeles
Books
Book Recommendations
The Wildes
Oscar Wilde
Writing
James Patterson
Pacific Palisades
Publishing Industry
Constance Wilde
Retail Changes
Palisades Fire
The Importance Of Being Earnest
Sally Rooney
Night Magic
Audiobooks
Lisa Marie Presley
Ghostwriting
Megacity Review
Wildfires

Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss what’s happening in the world of books with a focus on frontlist and backlist fiction including literary fiction, suspense, historical, memoir and nonfiction.

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This week on episode #157, I speak with one of my favorite authors, the delightful Sara Levine, author of The Hitch, out tomorrow. I talk about some of my New Year’s resolutions, the amazing new skill I taught my dog and winter break travel plans gon... more

This week, I go back in time to 2012 to share some of my favorite reads as well as discuss other, notable reads from that year. 

We have a special guest author recommendation from Emily Wiberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka authors of Seeing Other Peo... more

Check out my top reads of 2025. I also include some books I read in 2025 that were previously published. I share what craft I'm struggling with, what Thanksgiving crop I grew this year as well as some bookish news. 

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This week, I speak with Aja Gabel, author of Lightbreakers. We talk about loss, writing and book recommendations, of course! We also get a guest author recommendation from Amie McNee, author of To Kill A Queen.

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Recent Guests

Amy Shearn
Author of the new novel Animal Instinct
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Illustrator, designer, writer, and creator of Ideal Bookshelf.
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Kristen Arnett
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Episode: Clowning Around with Kristen Arnett
Traci Thomas
Creator and host of The Stacks podcast, passionate champion of books
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Will Bardenwerper
Author of Homestand, Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America
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Jane Tara
Children's book author and playwright, now writing adult novels.
Episode: Refusing to Disappear
Cynthia Weiner
Author of the debut novel A Gorgeous Excitement, inspired by the 1980s preppy murder case
Episode: Fostering Community at the Culver City Book Festival
Brett Morrow
Writer coordinating the upcoming Culver City Book Festival
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Episode: Fostering Community at the Culver City Book Festival
Jennifer Caspar
Owner of The Village Well, a community-focused bookstore cafe
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Host

Jennifer Caloyaras
Host known for her engaging discussions about books, authors, and literary community events, providing insightful book recommendations and exploring various genres.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Great way to add to your TBR

    I just love this podcast. If you are a lover of reading and books, you will also enjoy this pod cast. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    karen riccio
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best listen to take with me on my daily walks.

    Books Are My People not only has the best voice to listen to on a podcast, but she interviews great authors and reviews books I probably wouldn’t have thought to read without her recommendations.

    Definitely one of my top podcasts to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blueshineart
    Canadaa year ago
  • Lovely book podcast

    Jennifer is lovely and thoughtful. And I love the quick reviews of books and her interviews. And she provides a great recommendations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mala María
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lovely book podcast

    Jennifer is through. And I love the quick reviews of books and her interviews

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mala María
    United States2 years ago
  • Perfect

    I love this podcast for being the perfect mix of interview and book review, and the pace is just perfect (not too long—some podcasts I have to skip through!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ncb2020
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners commend the engaging book recommendations and discussions, often mentioning the warmth and approachability of the host.
Reviews highlight the charm of the host's style and the effective blend of interviews and book reviews.
The content is often described as concise yet informative, making it easy for listeners to keep up with trends in the literary world.
Many appreciate the varied genres covered, allowing them to discover both contemporary and classic literature.
Listeners value the community aspect of the show, likening it to a welcoming book club atmosphere.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Fostering Community at the Culver City Book Festival
Q: Can you describe the flavor of Culver City to listeners?
Culver City has a tight-knit community feel with a strong sense of agency and involvement in local governance.
A Puzzling Mystery
Q: What are you working on next?
Janice is working on her next standalone novel and a trilogy of children's novels.
A Puzzling Mystery
Q: How much plotting goes into a book like this before you sit down to write?
Not very much; the author describes herself as a 'pantser' who writes freely before rewriting significantly.
A Puzzling Mystery
Q: Can you tell us what The Examiner is about?
The Examiner follows six students in a new art course amid suspicions of a murder that the external examiner believes has been covered up.
Refusing to Disappear
Q: What are you working on next?
I am working on a family saga that addresses the stories we tell ourselves and how they affect our lives, set in the late 60s, early 70s LA.

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What is Books Are My People about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The episodes consistently explore a wide range of literary topics, focusing mainly on book recommendations from both authors and the host. Themes often include discussions on contemporary literature, including literary fiction, memoirs, historical narratives, and various genres, with special attention paid to both frontlist and backlist titles. Interviews with authors and other literary figures provide insights into their works and creative processes, enriching the conversations.

Listeners are likely to appreciate the variety of perspectives shared by guests, who include established authors and emerging voices in literature. The casual and friendly tone adopted in discussions makes it feel like a welcoming space for book lovers to discover... more

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2. Jane Mount
3. Kristen Arnett
4. Traci Thomas
5. Will Bardenwerper
6. Jane Tara
7. Cynthia Weiner
8. Brett Morrow

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