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Get the ultimate insider's scoop on the best new books. The editors at Kirkus Reviews interview your favorite authors, tell you whether or not the books on the bestseller list are worth the read, give you behind-the-scenes insights, and introduce you to great books you may otherwise never find.

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Latest Episodes

On this week’s episode, comedian and former SNL writer Rosebud Baker joins us to discuss Fully Baked: A Messy Memoir (Gallery Books, June 9. Kirkus: “A scathingly funny memoir about a late-bloomer’s wild ride from debauched youth to motherhood and co... more

On this week’s episode, No. 1 New York Times bestselling novelist Christina Baker Kline joins us to discuss The Foursome (Mariner Books, May 12). “Famous conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker were married to Sarah and Adelaide Yates, a pair of sisters... more

On this week’s episode, Lisa Lee joins us to discuss American Han (Algonquin, March 31). “A long-simmering tragedy unfolds in the Kim family of California, from the 1980s to the early 2000s,” Kirkus writes in a starred review of this stunning debut n... more

On this week’s episode, Tom Selleck joins us to discuss You Never Know: A Memoir (Dey Street, May 5), out now in paperback with bonus material. “The beloved actor shares his splendid life and career” Kirkus writes in a review of Selleck’s excellent m... more

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Recent Guests

Rosebud Baker
Comedian, author
Author of Fully Baked, A Messy Memoir
Episode: Ep 480: Rosebud Baker
Christina Baker Kline
Author of The Foursome
Mariner Books (publisher for The Foursome)
Episode: Ep 479: Christina Baker Kline
Lisa Lee
Debut novelist, author of American Han
Algonquin Books
Episode: Ep 478: Lisa Lee
Tom Selleck
Author of You Never Know, A Memoir
Dey Street Books
Episode: Ep 477: Tom Selleck
Jamie Lynn Sigler
Author of And So It Is, A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope
Harper; Messy podcast co-host
Episode: Ep 476: Jamie Lynn Sigler
Patricia Cornwell
World-famous crime novelist, author of True Crime, A Memoir
Grand Central Publishing / Kay Scarpetta series
Episode: Ep 475: Patricia Cornwell
Xochitl Gonzalez
New York Times bestselling novelist, author of Last Night in Brooklyn
Flatiron Books
Episode: Ep 474: Xochitl Gonzalez
Kamla K. Kapur
Author of The Privilege of Aging, Savoring the Fullness of Life
Park Street Press (Imprint of Inner Traditions)
Episode: Ep 473: The Indie Episode With Kamla K. Kapur
Rainbow Rowell
Author of Cherry Baby
William Morrow (publisher appears in episode)
Episode: Ep 472: Rainbow Rowell

Host

Megan Labrese
Host of Fully Booked

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Awesome podcast!

    This podcast has great guests and a terrific host who asks thoughtful and insightful questions. A must download!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bettina1130
    United States3 years ago
  • Great book recs!

    Such a great podcast! I love hearing from the host and authors. The books they talk about are always interesting and I love the personalities of everyone participating. I especially love the host, Megan, and find her interviews to be really fun and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Illustratedreads
    United States3 years ago
  • Unique literary podcast

    This is one of my regular listens. Great conversations with a range of authors. Get a lot of book ideas here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NowReading76
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing!

    It’s a great way to stay on top of the latest books!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jessetla
    United States5 years ago
  • Such promise

    I JUST made it through an episode with a favorite writer, in spite of the host. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD suppress the forced, nervous laughter. You are bigger than that.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    reyx____
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise insightful questions and strong guest lineups.
Some critique the host's laughter as distracting in a few episodes.
Listeners enjoy the mix of craft talk and publishing industry anecdotes.
High appreciation for the show's ability to surface new books and authors.
Fans value concise, engaging author interviews and book recommendations.

Talking Points

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Ep 478: Lisa Lee
Q: What is this story about?
It's a novel about an Asian American and immigrant family in the Bay Area, exploring anger, identity, and the evolving meaning of Han across generations, with a focus on how the siblings and their parents respond to societal pressures.
Ep 479: Christina Baker Kline
Q: What personal connections influenced you to tell this story?
Kline reveals a family genealogist cousin helped connect her to the relatives who inspired the narrative, prompting a sense of responsibility to tell the story from a particular perspective rather than through generic biographies.
Ep 479: Christina Baker Kline
Q: How did you handle the question of voice and who gets to tell the story?
She explains that she wrestled with authority and sensitivity, eventually choosing a single focal point (Sally) to illuminate the lives of others while ensuring her own voice remained credible and ethically grounded.
Ep 479: Christina Baker Kline
Q: But what's your approach for getting into her head?
Kline describes crafting Sally's voice as sheltered and evolving, using internal scenes and literature the character might read to broaden her worldview, and balancing Sally's perspective with the historical context to keep the narrative intimate yet informed.
Ep 480: Rosebud Baker
Q: What role did humor play as you confronted serious subjects like miscarriage and sobriety?
Humor provided relief and accessibility, but I intentionally layered jokes through the text to prevent the book from becoming merely grim; it's about finding light in dark moments while staying true to the emotional truth.

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