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Artwork for Limousine: A podcast for readers and writers

Limousine: A podcast for readers and writers

Limousine Reading Series
Anna Karenina
New York City
Writing
Literature
Love
Sexuality
Sally Rooney
Levin
Philip Roth
Tolstoy
Intermezzo
Great Black Hope
Bad Witches
Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Gender Roles
Marriage
Portnoy's Complaint
Goodbye Columbus
Woke Culture

Heather and Leah interview other NYC-based writers about their work, their process, and how they make their lives as writers.

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To celebrate this year's re-issue of Toni Morrison's oeuvre, we kicked off the year with a book club of her brilliant debut novel, The Bluest Eye. Welcome to The Bluest Eye book club, in collaboration with our dear friend Kelly Chervin of Lit Club NY... more

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Recent Guests

Akosua Adasi
Writer and podcaster, guest on the book club episode
Independent author/academic
Episode: Bad Witches Book Club Part 1 w/ Akosua Adasi
Marley Gotterer
Genius comedian, writer, and performer based in New York City
Independent
Episode: Cartman, Tubi, and How to Write Stand-Up w/ Marley Gotterer
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Award-winning investigative reporter for the New York Times Magazine, known for her work on civil rights and racial injustice.
The New York Times
Episode: History, Journalism, & Witnessing w/ Nikole Hannah-Jones
Jacqueline Woodson
An American writer of books for adults, children, and adolescents, known for her National Book Award-winning memoir, 'Brown Girl Dreaming'.
Penguin Random House
Episode: The Bluest Eye Book Club with Jacqueline Woodson and Kelly Chervin
Jennifer Wilson
A staff writer at The New Yorker covering books and culture
The New Yorker
Episode: Anna Karenina Book Club Part 8 ft. Jennifer Wilson
Layne McArdle
A member of the podcast's community and participant in the Anna Karenina book club.
Episode: Anna Karenina Book Club Part 7 ft. Layne McArdle
Eliza McLamb
Professional podcaster and writer
Independent Artist, Podcaster
Episode: Anna Karenina Book Club Part 6 ft. Eliza McLamb
Ama Kwarteng
Special guest and friend of the hosts
Episode: Anna Karenina Book Club Part 4 ft. Ama Kwarteng
Adlan Jackson
Writer at Hellgate, a local news publication
Hellgate
Episode: Anna Karenina Book Club Part 3 ft. Adlan Jackson

Hosts

Heather
Co-host of Limousine, frequently described as a co-creator; appears in multiple episodes discussing writing craft, author interviews, and literary analysis.
Leah
Co-host and frequent collaborator; helps drive literary discussions, book club segments, and author interviews.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Good inspiring pod over here

    Im gonna go ahead and slam down this whole catalogue in like a week? Wonderful conversations, you two are intelligent queens, love how educated y’all are in the narrative studies. Also ur theme song slaps 🎉💃❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tori____hope
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative and fun!

    I love hearing about different writers’ stories and processes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrabrams.nc
    United Statesa year ago
  • hosts feel like my besties

    feels like hanging out with my two smartest oomfies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JennyCDO
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best reading series in New York!!!

    I’ve learned about so many amazing writers by coming to this show IRL and this podcast is the perfect companion piece. If you want to know about all the coolest young thinkers before your friends ya gotta listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chandlerjdean
    United States2 years ago
  • Iconic podcast

    Love their literary takes and updates on their lives!

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    5
    Nycbookgirl
    United States2 years ago

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Audience appreciates the mix of author guests and practical writing insights.
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bad Witches Book Club Part 1 w/ Akosua Adasi
Q: What is your relationship to the text?
The guests describe their personal and thematic connections to Bad Witches, noting how the book evokes Gossip Girl and magical realism while exploring Black girlhood, friendship, and coming-of-age in a contemporary New York setting.
Cartman, Tubi, and How to Write Stand-Up w/ Marley Gotterer
Q: Why is writing both a vocation and a job for Marley, and how does that tension affect her craft?
She discusses the pressure of having to produce new material constantly, balancing art with the professional demands of touring and performing.
Cartman, Tubi, and How to Write Stand-Up w/ Marley Gotterer
Q: How does Marley approach pre-written material versus improv in stand-up?
Marley explains a hybrid approach: pre-written elements and songs coexist with on-stage improvisation and audience notes, especially during tours.
The Bluest Eye Book Club with Jacqueline Woodson and Kelly Chervin
Q: Jacqueline, how did you become a writer?
I feel like I was born a writer. From the age of seven, I was saying, I want to be a writer. I've always loved story and the physical act of writing.
Anna Karenina Book Club Part 6 ft. Eliza McLamb
Q: Can you tell me what happened in your week as a writer?
Heather shares experiences about her recent freelance work and her excitement about the upcoming book season in October, while Leah discusses the joy and struggles of freelance writing and her recent article for Vogue.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two NYC-based hosts chat with a rotating roster of writers, journalists, and literary critics about craft, process, and living as a writer in the modern era. Episodes frequently center on writing across genres (poetry, theater, screenplays, novels), the tension between art and work, and the realities of publishing, touring, and streaming media. The show often weaves in discussions of identity, branding, and culture, with a strong emphasis on literary analysis, book clubs, and the writer's life in a metropolitan context. A standout trait is the close, conversational style that blends practical writing advice with thoughtful cultural critique, making it especially useful for aspiring authors, editors, and literary-minded listeners who enjoy d... more

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