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So Many Damn Books

Christopher Hermelin
Literary Fiction
Fantasy Literature
Beautyland
King Nyx
Fruit Of the Dead
Book Recommendations
Oye
Post-Graduation Life
The Skunks
Community Support
How To Do Nothing
The Husbands
Worry
Voyager 1
The Little Prince
Writing Process
Tana French
Charles Fort
Fifty Beasts To Break Your Heart
Thistlefoot

A blessing, a curse, a podcast, since 2014. Christopher (@cdhermelin) invites folks to the Damn Library to talk about reading, literature, publishing, and trying to make it through the never-dwindling stack of things to read. All with a themed drink in hand. Recorded at the Damn Library in Brooklyn, NY. For show info, book lists, and drink recipes, follow @somanydamnbooks and visit somanydamnbooks... more

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Erin Somers returns to the Damn Library, this time virtually, for a punny cocktail and a chat about her novel The Ten Year Affair, expanding her lens, millennial marriage, and how she feels about her debut novel Stay Up with Hugo Best six years on. P... more

Patrick Ryan drops into the Damn Library Soda Shoppe for a chocolate peanut butter egg cream and a chat about his much-lauded novel Buckeye. We chat about a family secret that fueled the book, how he achieves the right tone, and how he discovered the... more

Mona Awad becomes the most frequent guest of So Many Damn Books with this appearance, chatting We Love You, Bunny, how it’s a good time to make fun of yourself, and the pleasure of getting too deep into a narrative, even if you can’t find your way ba... more

Kerry Cullen drops in, in person, so I smoke a cocktail (and forget to mention that Manhattans contain vermouth). We get to talking about working in books and then writing a book, shocking your writing group, and the best places to write. And then we... more

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Recent Guests

Mona Awad
Author of Rouge, All's Well, Bunny, and Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl.
Syracuse University
Episode: 247: Mona Awad (WE LOVE YOU, BUNNY) & Kenneth Grahame's THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Kerry Cullen
Author of House of Beth
Freelance Editor
Episode: 246: Kerry Cullen (HOUSE OF BETH) & Nicky Gonzalez's MAYRA
Allison King
An Asian American writer and software engineer based in Cambridge.
Episode: 243: Allison King (THE PHOENIX PENCIL COMPANY) & Anton Hur's TOWARD ETERNITY
Tyler Wetherall
Author of "Amphibian" and memoir "No Way Home"
Episode: 241: Tyler Wetherall (AMPHIBIAN) and Terjei Vesaas' THE ICE PALACE
Kate Folk
Author of Sky Daddy and Out There
Independent Author
Episode: 240: Kate Folk (SKY DADDY) and Marlen Haushofer's THE WALL
Marlen Haushofer
Author of The Wall
Independent Author
Episode: 240: Kate Folk (SKY DADDY) and Marlen Haushofer's THE WALL
Jeanne Thornton
Author of ASL, known for her previous works including Black Emerald and Summer Fun, which won the Lambda Award for Transgender Fiction.
Feminist Press
Episode: 239: Jeanne Thornton (A/S/L) & Anton Solomonik's REALISTIC FICTION
Cynthia Weiner
Writer and teacher, author of A Gorgeous Excitement, Assistant Director of the Writer's Studio.
Episode: 235: Cynthia Weiner (A GORGEOUS EXCITEMENT) & Susanna Moore's IN THE CUT
Emily Habeck
Author of the novel Shark Heart: A Love Story
Episode: 233: Emily Habeck (SHARK HEART: A LOVE STORY) & Jenny Offill's DEPT. OF SPECULATION

Host

Christopher Hermelin
Host of the literary discussions focused on reading and publishing, Christopher brings lively conversation and curated book content. He often represents the perspectives of a dedicated reader and embraces themes of identity and culture within literature.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 331 ratings
  • Top Notch

    I look forward to every episode. The conversations are lively, smart, and the recommendations are out of this world! One of my favorite podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara C T
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of the best!

    I love listen to interviews with authors I’ve never heard of and discovering new work! I will listen to every episode! Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cleighb
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent!

    One of my favorite podcasts! I loved this show with two hosts and just as much with one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plum_Crab
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun!

    This podcast has some solid bookish content and yet manages not to take itself too seriously. I have discovered some of my favorite reads through SMDB. The cocktail creations are intriguing, too. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReadingMidwife
    United States2 years ago
  • My favorite book podcast!

    I’ve tried a few other book podcasts but they didn’t seem to help me find new and interesting books. A lot of them pulled from other bestseller and book club lists.

    SMFB fits all my needs! A diverse selection, enough summary without spoiling the plot, and a very insightful host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Casey Sheehey
    United States3 years ago

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The chemistry between hosts is often praised, creating an inviting atmosphere that resonates with listeners looking for authentic discussions.
Listeners appreciate the lively and intelligent conversations that spark their interest in new literature.
Many find the mix of book recommendations and humor refreshing, making it a favorite among book-loving listeners who appreciate thoughtful dialogue.
There is significant enjoyment in discovering lesser-known authors and themes, with a focus on diverse books that don't rely solely on bestseller lists.

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Talking Points

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247: Mona Awad (WE LOVE YOU, BUNNY) & Kenneth Grahame's THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Q: Can you tell the listeners who might not be familiar with it yet what the book is about?
Awad explains that it takes place in a New England Ivy League campus and involves a clique of privileged MFA students who conjure men out of rabbits in violent and magical workshops.
245: Leonie Swann (BIG BAD WOOL, THREE BAGS FULL, AGNES SHARPE) & Robert Jackson Bennett's THE TAINTED CUP
Q: Can you tell the listeners what the book is about?
The basic idea is about a flock of sheep who are trying to solve their shepherd's murder.
245: Leonie Swann (BIG BAD WOOL, THREE BAGS FULL, AGNES SHARPE) & Robert Jackson Bennett's THE TAINTED CUP
Q: How has it felt connecting with readers over sheep?
Every single contact with somebody who read the books is really interesting in a way, uplifting.
240: Kate Folk (SKY DADDY) and Marlen Haushofer's THE WALL
Q: Can you tell the listeners who haven't run across your book yet what it's about?
Sky Daddy is about a woman named Linda who is obsessed with airplanes and believes she is destined to die in a plane crash.
234: Favorite Reads of 2024
Q: What was the first or some of the early literary fiction that you read that made you realize literary fiction was the genre for you?
He recalls reading 'The Lovely Bones' and 'Adventures of Cavalier and Clay' as formative experiences that led him to enjoy literary fiction.

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4. Tyler Wetherall
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7. Jeanne Thornton
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