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New Books in Literature

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ge... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Webster
Author of Without Terminus, Untraining an Archive
Greywolf (publisher)
Episode: chaun webster, "Without Terminus: untraining an archive" (Greywolf, 2026)
Elina Penner
Author, Nightberries
CMU Press
Episode: Elina Penner, 'Nightberries" (CMU Press, 2026)
Stephen Fraser
Senior Literary Agent at Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency
Episode: An Interview with Senior Literary Agent Stephen Fraser
Elizabeth Bradfield
Poet and naturalist; Brandeis University English and Creative Writing; founder/editor-in-chief of Broadsided Press
Brandeis University; Broadsided Press
Episode: Elizabeth Bradfield's Books in Dark Times (JP)
Paige Lewis
Author of Canon
University of Iowa (creative writing professor)
Episode: Paige Lewis, "Canon" (Viking, 2026)
Mike Papantonio
Author of A Death in Arcadia, trial lawyer with focus on mass torts and public-interest cases
Attorney; Law firm in Pensacola, Florida
Episode: Mike Papantonio, "A Death in Arcadia" (Arcade Publishing, 2026)
Laura Kamoie
Author of A Founding Mother, co-author of the depicted novel
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Episode: Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, "A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams" (William Morrow, 2026)
Caroline Bicks
Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine
University of Maine
Episode: Caroline Bicks, "Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King" (Hogarth, 2026)
Maria Ingrande Mora
Author of A Wild Radiance
Quirk Books / author
Episode: Maria Ingrande Mora, "A Wild Radiance" (Peachtree Teen, 2026)

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Rebecca Buchanan
Host at New Books Network
Hollay Ghadery
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chaun webster, "Without Terminus: untraining an archive" (Greywolf, 2026)
Q: Can you describe the impetus behind the book and how a single interview sparked a broader inquiry?
The project began with a simple conversation with my mother about my grandfather's life as a porter, which opened up a cascade of questions about archival records, memory, and how porters have been historically represented, leading to a larger, more intricate exploration.
Elizabeth Bradfield's Books in Dark Times (JP)
Q: Was there a moment when poetry clicked for you or a specific teacher who helped you see how revision can transform a piece?
She recalls discovering revision as a deliberate craft moment in college, realizing how rearranging structure (like placing the end at the beginning) could unlock new meanings and feelings in her own poems.
Elizabeth Bradfield's Books in Dark Times (JP)
Q: What books give you comfort and why, especially in troubling times?
Bradfield describes turning to poetry and to works that connect personal feeling with historical or ecological contexts, including readings by Eavan Boland and collaborative and project-based poetry that maps communities and landscapes.
Mike Papantonio, "A Death in Arcadia" (Arcade Publishing, 2026)
Q: Could you just start out by giving a synopsis about the book and what it's about?
Papantonio explains that the book combines a personal history with a focus on reform schools and their modern evolution, framing a thriller about a law firm that tackles large-scale corporate wrongdoings, including private reform schools, with the protagonist driven by guilt and a desire to expose systemic abuse.
An Interview with Senior Literary Agent Stephen Fraser
Q: What keeps writers encouraged in this industry?
A word of encouragement can make a huge difference; I even started an encouragement fund for writers through SCBWI to support them financially and emotionally.

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What is New Books in Literature about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form literary interviews that pair authors, editors, and scholars to explore recently published books and the craft behind them. Episodes frequently center historical fiction, literary history, and contemporary literary worlds, with guests ranging from debut novelists to established writers and academics who study literature, genre, and archives. The format tends to blend close readings, research processes, and conversations about themes, publication journeys, and the interplay between history and fiction. A notable strength is the show's ability to situate a work within broader literary and cultural conversations, often highlighting archival research, cross-disciplinary influences, and the craft of storytelling. For potential listener... more

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