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Books Are My People

Jennifer Caloyeras
Books
Los Angeles
Book Recommendations
Oscar Wilde
The Wildes
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
Wildfires
Megacity Review

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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Latest Episodes

On episode 151 Kristine Eckart visits and talks about her new book, Meet Me At Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from the Gilmore Girls. 

We talk about Rory's booklist, sense of community and important lessons we can learn from the beloved series. 

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On episode #150, I sit down with Matthew J. Trafford to talk about his short fiction collection Runs in the Blood. We explore the grounded fantastic—where everyday life meets the surreal—and how queerness, family, and myth shape his stories. 

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This week, on episode #149 with Laura Dickerman, we discuss her debut novel, HOT DESK - a funny and touching book about two people who share a desk in the publishing industry, some of our favorite books that subvert expectations and, I've decided I o... more

This week, we speak with the delightful Samantha Dion Baker, artist and author of Draw Your Adventures: Making Art to Celebrate Everyday Experiences and Travel Near and Far.

This episode is sponsored by The Housekeeper’s Secret by Sandra Schnakenbur... more

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Writer coordinating the upcoming Culver City Book Festival
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Host

Jennifer Caloyaris
Host of Books Are My People.

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 Statesa year 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 appreciate the engaging atmosphere that feels like a book club without the organizational effort.
Audience members love the diverse genres discussed, emphasizing the podcast's approachability without any literary elitism.
Many find the podcast's production quality high, with a well-structured format that enhances the overall listening experience.
The podcast offers wonderful insights for readers looking for their next book, blending thoughtful conversation and personalized recommendations.
The host is praised for her ability to connect personally with guests, fostering a relatable and warm environment that encourages literary exploration.

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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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Focused on the literary world, episodes cover a diverse range of topics related to both new and classic works of fiction, memoir, and nonfiction. The narrative includes intimate conversations with authors and guests who provide insights into their works and the broader landscape of literature. Listeners can expect discussions on influential literary figures, current events in publishing, and the significance of themes like community, identity, and resilience in storytelling. The unique blend of thoughtful book recommendations and engaging conversation with industry voices makes it an invaluable resource for avid readers looking to deepen their literary knowledge.

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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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