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Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You Read

Adriana Trigiani
Family
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Adriana Trigiani
New York City
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The View From Lake Como
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Sophie Kinsella
Empathy
Writing
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Margaret Atwood
Billy Collins
Joni Mitchell
Kin
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Adriana Trigiani is The New York Times best selling author of 21 books in fiction and nonfiction, award-winning filmmaker, and the host of You Are What You Read. In this podcast, Adriana goes one-on-one in deep, surprising, and humorous conversations with the great cultural figures of our time about the books that built their souls.

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On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to bring you our LIVE conversation with the great Susan Lucci at the Adelphi University Writers & Readers Festival. Susan Lucci is the most famous face in daytime television history and... more

On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Emma Straub with her new novel, American Fantasy. Emma is the New York Times-bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow, All Adults Here, The Vacationers, Modern Lovers, Laura Lamont’s L... more

This Holy Week on You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to welcome bestselling author, lecturer and community organizer, Sister Helen Prejean. You know Sister Helen’s books: Dead Man Walking (which was adapted into the Academy Award-winning film), T... more

On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Ruthie Rogers with her all-new book, Table 4 at The River Cafe: Conversations about Food and Life.

Ruthie Rogers is the co-founder of The River Cafe in London and an award-winning che... more

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Recent Guests

Susan Lucci
New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-winning actress
Self-employed / Lucci Enterprises
Episode: LIVE with La Lucci: A conversation with Susan Lucci
Emma Straub
New York Times bestselling author; author of American Fantasy
Books Are Magic (Brooklyn Books Are Magic)
Episode: Emma Straub on Books and Boy Bands
Sister Helen Prejean
Best-selling author and anti-death-penalty advocate
Independent author; activist
Episode: Holy Week with Sister Helen Prejean
Ruthie Rogers
Co-founder of The River Cafe (London); chef and author
The River Cafe
Episode: Table 4 at the River Cafe with Ruthie Rogers
Annabelle Gurwitch
Actress and author; known for Dinner and a Movie and NPR commentary
Episode: Annabelle Gurwitch: The End of My Life is Killing Me
Scott Eyman
Film historian and biographer
New York Times bestselling author
Episode: Joan Crawford and Hollywood: A conversation with Film Historian Scott Eyman
Allison Pataki
New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction
Author, It Girl
Episode: The Life of a Showgirl: A conversation about Allison Pataki's IT GIRL
Rebecca Serle
Magical realism author, author of Once and Again, Expiration Dates, One Italian Summer, etc.
Author
Episode: Rebecca Serle on Magic and Motherhood
Tayari Jones
Author of five novels including An American Marriage and Kin
Episode: Tayari Jones: Kin, Oprah's Book Club Pick

Host

Adriana Trigiani
Lead interviewer and author-host known for deep, conversational discussions with writers and cultural figures.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 447 ratings
  • Great interviewer and listener

    I have learned something new and interesting from each of her podcasts. I appreciate how she is able to ask insightful questions and still infuse that great personality of hers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth#29
    United States2 months ago
  • Pataki great

    Buying her book today - sho book covers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beans13!$rr
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting and fun

    Adriana does such a great job getting authors to talk about themselves as well as their books. I realize they are real people with many of the same struggles we have. Their characters show us ways to deal with those struggles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grammie Patti
    United States3 months ago
  • A Must Listen

    I love this podcast. It is interesting, fun, and nourishes my love of books! Adriana has written some of my favorite novels! I am thrilled to listen to her podcast each week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anne E O
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent podcasts!

    The warmth and wit that I find in Adriana Trigiani’s novels come through in her interviews with this marvelous collection of writers. These conversations reveal her knowledge and love of literature and people!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Starrtup
    United States5 months ago

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The host asks insightful questions and brings warmth to every conversation.
Listeners praise the host's ability to reveal humanity behind authors and subjects.
Audio quality is sometimes imperfect, but the storytelling and interviews are consistently strong.
Guests are well-chosen; discussions cover both craft and personal growth.

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#74
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Apple Podcasts
#218
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#245
Canada/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#241
Ireland/Arts/Books

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

LIVE with La Lucci: A conversation with Susan Lucci
Q: Does everybody agree with that?
The group affirms her points about the influence of Agnes Nixon and the innovative storytelling on All My Children, underscoring the collaborative nature of TV production and Lucci's long career.
Holy Week with Sister Helen Prejean
Q: Can you talk about that evolution in you to choose life and to care about the living and the sanctity of life?
Sister Helen describes a gradual awakening to the importance of life and dignity for all, shaped by her Catholic faith, her experience with the poor, and her time working with death-row inmates, which deepened her commitment to nonviolence and compassion.
Table 4 at the River Cafe with Ruthie Rogers
Q: My first question for you is, you delved into the childhood of, I would call them a lot of the talent and shapeshifters of our times that you talk about in the book, and we'll get to them. But I want to know about your childhood. So can you tell us a little bit about little Ruthie?
Ruthie describes growing up in the Catskills, Monticello, later moving to Woodstock, and how a sense of community, conversation, and food shaped her worldview and the philosophy behind The River Café and the book.
The Life of a Showgirl: A conversation about Allison Pataki's IT GIRL
Q: What makes this era and Evelyn's story so compelling for a modern audience?
The era was a tectonic shift in technology, media, and gender dynamics, and Evelyn's story mirrors contemporary concerns about fame, power, and the way women are portrayed in public life, making it both historically rich and deeply relevant.
The Life of a Showgirl: A conversation about Allison Pataki's IT GIRL
Q: Why did you change the last names of the real-life figures to give yourself room to play?
Changing the names allows me to honor the historical truth while using the freedom fiction gives to explore character and motive without being constrained by exact biographical details.

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A thoughtful, book-centered interview show that pairs a seasoned author-host with a wide range of writers and cultural figures to explore the books that shaped their thinking. Episodes often center on literary craft, storytelling, and the way personal history—family, memory, and culture—influences published work. Noteworthy traits include deep-dive conversations, a warm, personable interviewing style, and a penchant for connecting literary themes to broader cultural moments; guests range from novelists and memoirists to scholars and public figures, offering a rich mix of inspiration and practical insight for readers and aspiring guests alike.

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Recent guests on Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You Read include:

1. Susan Lucci
2. Emma Straub
3. Sister Helen Prejean
4. Ruthie Rogers
5. Annabelle Gurwitch
6. Scott Eyman
7. Allison Pataki
8. Rebecca Serle

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