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Are you stuck in a reading rut? The Book Case makes the case for books outside of your usual genre. Wander the aisles of your local bookstore with Kate and Charlie Gibson and meet fascinating characters who will open your appetite to new categories while deepening your hunger for books. This weekly series will journey cover to cover through the literary world, featuring interviews with best-sellin... more

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If you are a devoted GMA watcher (and you should be), you know that about a month ago we sat down with the great Irish native writing couple of Niall Williams and Christine Breen.  What an amazing twosome they make, and we can’t get enough of talking... more

Harlan Coben has authored close to 40 books with some seriously good writing.  His

latest, Nobody’s Fool, takes a detective from an already existing book and TV

series, blows up their story and creates mysteries within mysteries.  Great plot twists... more

It’s a two for one show and do bear with us, because it’s two books we loved, AND you get two authors in one podcast.  One book is a darkly comic novel, All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman, and the other is Homestand, which is a wonderful n... more

Colum McCann’s newest, Twist, explores how the world of underwater fiber cables has vital physical and metaphoric meaning in our day to day lives.  Sound dull?  We promise you, it’s a literary marvel and a page turner to boot.  The men and women who ... more

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Recent Guests

Harlan Coben
Best-selling author of thrillers and creator of Netflix series
Episode: Harlan Coben Writes Like It’s His Job
Sarah Harman
Author of All the Other Mothers Hate Me
Episode: Two Great Summer Reads Arrive in Spring
Will Bardenwerper
Author of Homestand: Small Town Baseball and The Fight for the Soul of America
Episode: Two Great Summer Reads Arrive in Spring
Colum McCann
Award-winning author known for his intertwining narratives and exploration of human connection.
Episode: Colum McCann And his Twist on Great Literature
Kaveh Akbar
Poet and author of Martyr
Episode: Kaveh Akbar and Tommy Orange: The Author Friendship
Curtis Sittenfeld
Author known for novels such as Prep and her new short story collection Show Don't Tell
Random House
Episode: Curtis Sittenfeld Tells Great Stories
James L. West
Professor Emeritus at Penn State University and F. Scott Fitzgerald scholar
Penn State University
Episode: The Great Gatsby is Still Great
Anne Margaret Daniel
Literature instructor at the New School, expert on Fitzgerald
The New School
Episode: The Great Gatsby is Still Great
Geraldine Brooks
Author and journalist, known for her deeply personal writing, including the book 'Memorial Days'
Episode: Geraldine Brooks Honors Her Husband

Hosts

Kate Gibson
Co-host known for her enthusiasm for literature and focus on author insights, one half of the hosting team, nurturing discussions around books and engaging interviews.
Charlie Gibson
Co-host and seasoned journalist, brings a wealth of experience in engaging storytelling and insightful discussions in the literary domain.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 963 ratings
  • The best book podcast!

    I look forward to this podcast every week. I am a long time fan of Charlie Gibson and love his banter with his daughter Kate. They cover a wide variety of books and I have read many that I wouldn’t have otherwise picked up had they not featured it on their podcast. It’s fun and funny and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KingPinKelly
    United States10 days ago
  • Intelligent and fun!!

    Thank you for a wonderful podcast! I have found many wonderful books and authors through this show. The father/daughter relationship you have reminds me of my dad and me. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CathyGr
    United States10 days ago
  • A note of appreciation

    This is my favorite book related podcast. I’ve been listening since the beginning and it never fails to disappoint. I love the look back at classics and enjoy the discussion. Thank you Charlie and Kate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cathy A the book girl
    United States17 days ago
  • Review

    This show is excellent! It should be on everyone’s rotation of book podcasts. Thanks Kate and Charlie!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TXrangersfan87
    United States20 days ago
  • Fun to find new books

    Always a great discussion and a fun way to hear about new (and old) books. I also love the interviews with independent booksellers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nymike1961
    United States21 days ago

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Feedback has highlighted the quality of guests, with many listeners expressing a desire for even more episodes that revisit classic literature.
Listeners appreciate the diverse range of authors and literary insights, making the podcast a valuable source for discovering new books.
Some listeners have called for a greater diversity of genres and voices in future episodes, seeking to broaden the literary scope even further.
The conversational style of the hosts has been praised for being engaging and relatable, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.

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Talking Points

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Colum McCann And his Twist on Great Literature
Q: Why did you choose to title the novel "Twist"?
The title reflects the shape of cables and human nature, addressing the twists within the narrative and characters.
Colum McCann And his Twist on Great Literature
Q: Colum, tell me about the importance of undersea cables in your book.
The undersea cables represent how our communications travel and reflect on both connection and isolation in modern society.
Curtis Sittenfeld Tells Great Stories
Q: What inspired you to get this particular collection together?
I think there are enough stories that engage with the current moment or the recent past, that it just felt like this feels like the right moment.
Curtis Sittenfeld Tells Great Stories
Q: How do your outlines for a novel look different from your outlines for a short story?
My outlines for novels are longer, and my outlines for short stories are shorter. Typically, to me, a scene gets one line in an outline.
Curtis Sittenfeld Tells Great Stories
Q: What do you think an author owes the reader in terms of an ending?
If I'm writing fiction, my primary obligation to the reader is to tell an entertaining story.

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2. Sarah Harman
3. Will Bardenwerper
4. Colum McCann
5. Kaveh Akbar
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7. James L. West
8. Anne Margaret Daniel

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