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On Tuesdays, Kate Hergott talks with authors about their books and writing processes. On Fridays, Kate talks with multiple co-host Bookstagrammers and BookTubers about a variety of bookish topics.

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This week, I talk with Keith Giles about how the early Christian world was far more diverse and mystical than most people realize. He unpacks the history of suppressed gospels, the erasure of Mary Magdalene’s authority, and how non-duality, interconn... more

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This week, Gare, Steph and I all chose one of our own favorite plot devices and recommended books in that vein! This episode definitely has a book for just about everybody!

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Audra McElyea returns to talk about her new locked-room, cancel-culture thriller Not Good People, a twisty ensemble mystery set in a blizzard-stranded Blue Ridge Mountain castle. Audra shares how a decades-old British play inspired her to blend popco... more

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This week, I talk with Erin Crosby Eckstine about her debut Southern Gothic, Junie. She shares how the book developed across years of writing, the importance of portraying enslaved characters with full humanity rather than stereotypes, and why she cr... more

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Recent Guests

Audra McElyea
Author of Not Good People, a thriller exploring morality and cancel culture.
Episode: Cancel Culture, Castles and Chaos: Audra McElyea's Not Good People
Erin Crosby Eckstine
Author of Junie
Episode: Ghosts, Girlhood & Generational Memory: Erin Crosby Eckstine on the Humanity of Junie
Wen-Yi Lee
Author of When They Burned the Butterfly
Episode: Rage, Myth, and Magic in 1970s Singapore: Wen-Yi Lee's When They Burned The Butterfly
Nic Stone
Author of adult thriller 'Boom Town', known for her young adult fiction.
Episode: Strip Clubs, Power Dynamics and Storytelling: Nic Stone's Boom Town
Kirsten Miller
Author known for her captivating storytelling and exploration of female perspectives.
Episode: Witches vs. the Oligarchs: Kirsten Miller’s Women of Wild Hill
Pelumi Olatinpo
Poet and author of 'Manifest Destiny'
Episode: Pelumi Olatinpo's Manifest Destiny: Being a Witness to Corroborate Experiences That Have Been Hidden
Vanessa Lillie
Author of *The Bone Thief* and *Blood Sisters*
Self-published
Episode: Vanessa Lillie's The Bone Thief: Stolen Bones, Stolen Land, and a Shady “Founders Society”
Nekesa Afia
Author of As Long As You're Mine, a mystery thriller set in old Hollywood
Episode: Nekesa Afia's As Long As You're Mine: Solving Mysteries in Old Hollywood
John Fugelsang
Comedian and author of 'Separation of Church and Hate'
Episode: John Fugelsang's Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds

Host

Kate Hergott
Host of discussions revolving around books and author insights, engaging in thoughtful conversations about literary themes and writing processes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • GET ANOTHER BOOKSHELF

    You’re gonna need another bookshelf. My TBR is JAM PACKED thanks to Kate and Bookwild. As a thriller lover, this podcast is the perfect blend of yapping with your best friends about books you’re obsessed with and learning from the authors about how they crafted those books. It’s amazing! My personal favorite episodes are when Kate, Gare, and Steph get together and make recommendations. I like to live dangerously and save these episodes for when I walk around the bookstore. The checkout line hate... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C1244
    United Statesa year ago
  • INCREDIBLE

    Kate always has an insightful way of talking about books and characters and plots. Her way of interviewing authors makes me anticipate the next episode of this podcast as much as I would my favorite show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bleak Billings
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I love this podcast! Kate is so fun and has a lot of interesting guests. I just enjoy the conversations so much. If you’re reading thrillers and not tuning in to this podcast, you’re losing out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Somo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Can’t get enough thrillers!

    I am an avid thriller reader so I’m so glad to have found another podcast that focuses on the genre! I really enjoy the book chat and love the author interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Secondhook
    United Statesa year ago
  • Engaging and Lively Discussions

    Kate is a fantastic host, with a natural organic style that is easy to listen too. She is great at bringing out interesting perspectives from her guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bookish Content
    United Statesa year ago

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Many comments reflect a sense of community among listeners who enjoy sharing book recommendations and exploring literary themes together.
Listeners appreciate the engaging dialogues about books and the seamless blend of humor and insight.
Reviews highlight the rich detail shared by authors about their writing experiences and character development.

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#102
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Apple Podcasts
#197
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Apple Podcasts
#203
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Strip Clubs, Power Dynamics and Storytelling: Nic Stone's Boom Town
Q: When you were writing Boom Town, did you have two POVs in mind?
Nic confirms that she is a hardcore plotter and outlines her perspectives extensively, initially including more but ultimately focusing on Black women's POV.
Strip Clubs, Power Dynamics and Storytelling: Nic Stone's Boom Town
Q: How you came to writing, like what your writing journey was in general?
Nic Stone reflects on her childhood and the importance of representation in literature, which sparked her desire to write.
Rage, Myth, and Magic in 1970s Singapore: Wen-Yi Lee's When They Burned The Butterfly
Q: Why did you choose to set the story in 1972 Singapore?
Lee initially randomly picked significant fires from that era but found that 1972 serendipitously fit the themes of the book, paralleling the protagonist's coming of age with the city's own transformation.
Rage, Myth, and Magic in 1970s Singapore: Wen-Yi Lee's When They Burned The Butterfly
Q: What was your journey to writing?
Wen-Yi Lee describes being a lifelong writer, starting from a young age and gradually discovering her own narrative style in college.
Witches vs. the Oligarchs: Kirsten Miller’s Women of Wild Hill
Q: What was your initial inspiration for 'The Women of Wild Hill'?
I wanted to see how powerful women would interact in various historical contexts and remind us of our grandmothers' lives.

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