On this episode, I talk about The Rib King, My Brilliant Life  and other great books. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyFind me on instagram at @jennifercaloyerasBooks Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)My Brilliant Life by Ae-ran KimThe Housewife Chronicles by Jennifer SnowThe Rib King Ladee HubbardWe Could Be Heroes by Mike ChenThe Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie BenedictOther Books Mentioned: Detransition, Baby by Torrey PetersMilk Blood  Heat by Dantiel W. Moniz A Beginning At the End by Mike Chen (listen on episode #18)The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict (listen on #15)Other Things Menitioned:Roxanne Gay’s Book ClubNew York Public Libraries Story LineGet in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.comInstagram @jennifercaloyerasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)

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Books Are My People - Episode 41

On this episode, I talk about The Wife Upstairs, The Fortunate Ones and other great books. And you can enter a book giveaway! Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyFind me on instagram at @jennifercaloyerasBooks Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)Ed Tarkington The Fortunate OnesThe Wife Upstairs by Rachel HawkinsMiss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel JoyceTsarina by who Ellen AlpstenExciting Times by Naoise DolanOther Things Menitioned:The End of October by Lawrence Wright On Earth We’re Briefly Georgeous Lydia Millet, a Chinldren’s Bible Jane Eyre: Charlotte BronteArticle by Lawrence Wright in the New YorkerEd Tarkington The Fortunate Ones Giveaway on my Instagram page open until Saturday January 16thGet in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.comInstagram @jennifercaloyerasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)

Books Are My People - Episode #40

On this episode, I go back in time and visit some of my favorites books  from 2017 including White Tears and Forest Dark. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyFind me on instagram at @jennifercaloyerasBooks Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)The Leavers by Lisa KoHer Body and other Parties by Carmen Maria MachadoWhite Tears by Hari KunsruForest Dark by Nicole KraussStrange Heart Beating by Ellie GoldstoneOther Things Menitioned:Enrollment is open for my online, asynchronous young adult novel writing class. Thee class will last ten weeks and run from January 13th to March 23rd. Click here to learn more. Get in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)

Books Are My People - Episode #39

On this episode, author Marit Weisenberg visits and speaks about her novel, The Insomniacs. We also discuss The Dutch House, The Harpy  and other great books. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyBooks Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)The Insomniacs by Marit WeisenbergThe Harpy by Megan HunterTell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka BruntThe Beauty in Breaking by Michele HarperThe Dutch House by Ann PatchettHere is the Beehive by Other Books Mentioned:Select by Marit WeisenbergSelect Few by Marit WeisenbergMonogamy by Sue MillerCommonwealth by Ann PatchettFriends And Strangers by J. Courtney SullivanPlain Bad Heroines by Emily M. DanforthOther Things Menitioned:Enrollment is open for my online, asynchronous young adult novel writing class. Thee class will last ten weeks and run from January 13th to March 23rd. Click here to learn more. Find Marit on instagram @maritweisenbergwww.maritweisenberg.comWant more of the Insomniacs? Listen to Episode 31Get in touch with me at booksaremypeople@gmail.comor on instagram at @jennifercaloyerasSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)

Books Are My People - Episode #38 with Marit Weisenberg

On this episode, I talk about Caste by Isabelle Wilkerson, Intimations by Zadie Smith and other great books. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyFREE shipping on all orders in my Bookshop.org bookstore through November 30th. Click here to be taken there. Books Discussed:Caste by Isabel WilkersonThe Shining Girls by Lauren BeukesIntimations by Zadie SmithSanta Monica by Cassidy LucasSingular Sensation by Michael Riedel Other Books Mentioned:Tokyo Ueno Station by You MiriA Real Life by Brandon TaylorMonogamy by Sue MillerThe Glass Kingdom by Lawrence OsborneBeheld by TaraShea NesbitThe Midnight Library By Matt HaigOther things mentioned:The World's Reading Habits infographicTake my 10 - week Young Adult Novel Writing Course through UCLA Extension's Writers' Program. Learn more here! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)

Books Are My People - Episode #37

On this episode, author Kitty Cook visits and speaks about her novel, Sleeping Together. We also talk about Why Fish Don’t Exist, This Is How You Lose the Time War and other great books. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyBooks Discussed: (click books to be taken to my bookshop.org shop)Sleeping Together  by Kitty CookWhy Fish Don’t Exist: The story of Loss, Love and the Hidden Order of Life by Lulu MillerThis Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El Mohtar and Max Gladstone?The Orchard by David Hopen (a special thank you to Harper Collins and Netgalley for the advanced review copy)How To Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy, and the Racial Divide by Crystal M. FlemingLeave The World Behind by Ruman AlamWhere to find Kitty Cook:@kittycookbooksKittycookbooks.comEnrollment is open for my online, asynchronous young adult novel writing class. Thee class will last ten weeks and run from January 13th to March 23rd. Click here to learn more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)

Books Are My People - Episode #36 with Kitty Cook

On this episode, I talk about White Ivy, How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America and other great books. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyBooks Discussed:Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiWhite Ivy by Susie YangAnxious People by Fredrik BackmanHow to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America by Kiese LaymonMiss Iceland by Audor Ava Olafsdottir Other Books Mentioned:A Man Called Ove by Fredrik BackmanHeavy by Kiese LaymonHomegoing by Yaa GyasiSleeping Together by Kitty Cook Other things mentioned:Diesel, A Bookstore Go Fund Me PageToni Morrison’s house for saleCome see me speak about writing beginnings, the event is free. Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 5 PM PST – 6 PM PSTPublic · Hosted by Library | Shoreline Community College I will talk about what make a successful beginning to a novel as well as share a few short excerpts from the start of some of my short fiction stories in order to help new writers get started with their NaNoWriMo journeys. Nanowrimo is national novel writing month, which began November 1st.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)

Episode #35 - Books Are My People

On this episode, I speak with author Mallory Tater about The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun, Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss and other great books. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyBooks Discussed: The Birth Yard by Mallory TaterThe Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-EunHow a Woman Becomes a Lake by Marjorie CelonaLeonard and Hungry Paul by Ronan HessionGhost Wall by Sarah MossSad Janet by Lucie BritschLeave the World Behind by Ruman AlamIf You Discover a Fire by Shaun Robertson Other Things Discussed:Get a glimpse at the new Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad limited TV series here.  If you like what you hear, please consider giving my Books Are My People a rating on i-tunes! It helps other listeners find the show. Are you a bookish person interested in being a guest on the show? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.comWant a book recommendation for yourself or a friend or relative? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com and put the words: "Book Recommendation" in the subject line. Learn more about Mallory Tater:Mallorytater.comTwitter: @malatoninSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)

Books Are My People - Episode #34 with Author Mallory Tater

On this episode, I talk about Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell, The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi and other great books. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyWant to join my writing workshop on October 18th from 10 - 11:30 am? Click here to register and learn more. You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link! Books Discussed: Hamnet – Maggie O’FalrrelThe Death Of Vivek Oji  by Akwaeke EmeziEvolving Vegan by Akwaeke EmeziThe Comback by Ella BermanBright and Dangerous Object by Annalise MacIntoshOther Things Discussed:Want to see a photo of my molting chicken?If you like what you hear, please consider giving my Books Are My People a rating on i-tunes! It helps other listeners find the show. Are you a bookish person interested in being a guest on the show? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.comWant a book recommendation for yourself or a friend or relative? Email me at booksaremypeople@gmail.com and put the words: "Book Recommendation" in the subject line. US library of Congress new AI tool Next episode, Mallory Tater author of The Birth Yard will be visiting.Up next for me: The Orchard by David by David HopenSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)

Books Are My People - Episode #33

On this episode Midge Raymond, publisher and author of My Last Continent, stops by for a visit. We share some of our favorite environmentally friendly reads including We Are Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler, Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver and other great books. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyWant to join my writing workshop on October 18th from 10 - 11:30 am? Click here to register and learn more. You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link! Books Discussed:African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle and Song edited by Kevin YoungMy Last Continent by Midge RaymondWe Are Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy FowlerThe Animals in That by Laura Jean McKay. Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver Strange As This Weather Has Been by Ann PancakeProtest Kitchen by Carol J. Adams and Virginia Messina I continue to update virtual literary events on my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.comDrop me a line at booksaremypeople@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)

Books Are My People - Episode #32 with special guest Midge Raymond and a focus on eco books

On this episode I discuss The Insomniacs by Marit Weisenberg, Luster by Raven Leilani and other great books! Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyYou can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link! Books Discussed:Born A Crime - by Trevor NoahThe Insomniacs – Marit WeisenbergMusical Chairs by Amy POeppelLuster by Raven LeilaniKasuma: The Graphic Novel by Elisa Marcellari Translated by Edward FortesNext up for me: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. Other Things Discussed: Reclaim Her Name projectTrip FictionPublisher and author Midge Raymond will be here next episode. Check out some of her book ahead of time by clicking this link to my online bookstore. I continue to update virtual literary events on my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.comDrop me a line at booksaremypeople@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram @jennifercaloyerasSupport the showSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)

Book Are My People - Episode #31

On this episode Julie Christine Johnson, author of The Crows of Beara, stops by for a visit. We share some of our favorite recent reads including The Vanishing Half, Disappearing Earth and other great books. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyYou can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link! Books Discussed:The Crows of Beara by Julie Christine JohnsonIn Another Life by Julie Christine JohnsonDisappearing Earth by Julia PhillipsThe Vanishing Half by Brit BennettInland by Tea ObrechGodshot by Chelsea BiekerThe Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke EmezHighway of Tears by Jessica McDiarmidI continue to update virtual literary events on my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.comDrop me a line at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Book Are My People - Episode #30 - with special guest Julie Christine Johnson

On this episode I discuss Enter the Aardvark by Jessica Anthony, Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia and other great books! Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyYou can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link! Books Discussed:Enter the Aardvark by Jessica AnthonyTurbulence by David SzalayGingerbread by Helen OyeyemiThis Was Our Pact by Ryan AndrewsMexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-GarciaOther Things Discussed: The Crows of Beara author Julie Christine Johnson will be here next week! Comicon at HomeI continue to update virtual literary events on my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.comDrop me a line at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Books Are My People - Episode #29

On this episode Katy Yocom visits to discuss her novel Three Ways To Disappear and share some of her favorite reads. You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link! Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyBooks Discussed:Three Ways to Disappear by Katy YocomSleeping Together by Kitty CookParakeet by Marie-Helene Bertino2 am at the Cat’s Pajamas – Marie-Helen BertinoBlue Territory: A  meditation on the life and art of Joan Mitchell by Robin LippincottThe Return By Rachel HarrisonThe Soul of an Octopus: A surprising exploration in to the wonder of unconsciousness by Sy Montgomery Other Things Discussed: I continue to update virtual literary events on my blog at www.jennifercaloyeras.comDrop me a line at booksaremypeople@gmail.com

Book Are My People - Episode #28 - Special Guest Katy Yocom

On this episode I discuss The Last Flight by Julie Clark, Devolution:  A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks and other great books!You can purchase all the books I discuss on this episode by clicking this link. Or click on the individual book titles below. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyBooks Discussed:The Last Flight by Julie ClarkDevolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max BrooksAutobiography Of A Face by Lucy GrealyTruth & Beauty: A Friendship by Ann PatchettWho Is Very Kelly? By Rosalie KnechtKeep up with virtual literary events on my blog at  www.jennifercaloyeras.com

Book Are My People - Episode #27

Books Are My People is a podcast for book lovers with book news, book recommendations and ruminations on living a literary life in Los Angeles. Each episode will feature at least five book recommendations in various genres as well as bookish news and occasional guests. Jennifer Caloyeras is an author, voracious reader and writing instructor living in Los Angeles.

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