Best Bellezza Podcasts (2024)

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger Horn - Fall 2024 Recommended Reads 1:11:24

3d ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of Fall 2024. Mary's selections: Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Loigman Remember You Will Die by Eden Robbins American Rapture by CJ Leede Libby Lost and Found by…

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Kimberly Brock - THE FABLED EARTH 34:29

4d ago34:29

34:29

In this interview, I chat with Kimberly Brock about The Fabled Earth, how she decided to write about Cumberland Island and how she created her characters, building a strong sense of place, looking back on history through a 2024 lens, what makes us human, her cover and title, and much more. Kimberly's recommended reads are: Circe by Madeline Miller …

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Le nostre dipendenze (con Erika) - Riflessioni #89 40:01

6d ago40:01

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Iscriviti alla lista di attesa del mio prossimo corso di lingua e cultura italiana! In questo episodio di "Riflessioni", io ed Erika parliamo di sostanze e comportamenti da cui dipendiamo. Trascrizione (PI Club, livello oro) Altri link e risorse utili: Fonetica Italiana Semplice, il mio corso di pronuncia italiana EBOOK GRATIS: Come raggiungere il …

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Persuasion Chapter 12 1:11:41

11d ago1:11:41

1:11:41

This episode is only covering one chapter because this chapter brings the DRAMA. We meet a new man who draws our attention the fact that Anne is hot, Louisa jumps down a flight of stairs and gets a severe concussion, and Wentworth shows that he trusts Anne. Topics discussed include Cape Cod, the way Wentworth came to the rescue for Benwick, Chekhov…

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Le leggi più strane d'Italia - Intermedio #41 31:40

20d ago31:40

31:40

Trova il tuo insegnante ideale su Italki! Usa il codice Davide per €5 di sconto (per lezioni di almeno €10) In questo episodio andiamo alla scoperta delle leggi più strane che abbiamo in Italia! Trascrizione con glossario (gratis) Iscriviti alla lista di attesa del mio prossimo corso di lingua e cultura italiana Altri link e risorse utili: Fonetica…

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Persuasion Chapters 10-11 1:15:50

25d ago1:15:50

1:15:50

Charles Hayter gives up on Henrietta, so she pays him a visit, and Anne overhears a conversation between Louisa and Wentworth. Wentworth takes everyone on a November beach vacation to Lyme and we meet the Harvilles and Captain Benwick. Topics discussed include PUPPIES, anonymity in numbers, Admiral Croft's driving skills or lack thereof, Anne compa…

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of April - June 2024 57:17

1M ago57:17

57:17

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June 2024. Our shared top reads: How To Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea Kelly’s remaining top reads: The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris I …

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Persuasion Chapters 8-9 1:19:36

1M ago1:19:36

1:19:36

Today, Anne and Wentworth are thrown together in a variety of awkward situations, and we discover a love quadrangle. Topics discussed include the devastation of not being able to read your favorite book again for the first time, military superstitions, Hayter the hater, how much we love the Crofts, an abundance of Charleses, and Anne's deeply held …

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Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding - ELIZABETH OF EAST HAMPTON 31:52

1M ago31:52

31:52

In this interview, I chat with Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding about Elizabeth of East Hampton, how they decided to write together, modernizing Jane Austen and the pressure of updating such an iconic author's works, how writing for television is different than writing novels, how they decide which book to tackle and when, and much more. Audrey's …

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Gill Paul - SCANDALOUS WOMEN 32:36

1M ago32:36

32:36

In this interview, I chat with Gill Paul about Scandalous Women, how she decided to write about these two women and why she paired them together, what surprised her the most when writing this one, her fascinating research, the changes these authors made in the publishing industry, and much more. Gill's recommended reads are: Songs in Ursa Major by …

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Alison Espach - THE WEDDING PEOPLE 32:28

1M ago32:28

32:28

In this interview, I chat with Alison Espach about The Wedding People, her title and cover, the inspiration for this novel, the role a "stranger" plays in a story, the hardest thing about writing the book, and much more. Alison's recommended reads are: Green Dot by Madeleine Gray Big Swiss by Jen Beagin Looking for some great summer reads? Check ou…

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Che cos'è davvero una dipendenza? Con Valerio Rosso - Intervista #40 44:44

2M ago44:44

44:44

Trova il tuo insegnante ideale su Italki! Usa il codice Davide per €5 di sconto (per lezioni di almeno €10): https://go.italki.com/podcast8 In questa seconda parte della mia chiacchierata con lo psichiatra, psicoterapeuta e divulgatore parliamo di dipendenze, di sostanze d'abuso e delle false idee su di esse. Trascrizione (PI Club, livello oro) Sco…

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Elizabeth of East Hampton with Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding 53:14

2M ago53:14

53:14

The authors of Emma of 83rd Street are BACK with Elizabeth of East Hampton! In this summery modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet is an East Hampton townie whose life is thrown into disarray when Manhattanites Will and Charlie settle in for the season. Topics discussed include local vs. tourist vibes, surfing, characters and plo…

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242: Pride and Prejudice (1995) with Authors Audrey Bellezza & Emily Harding 33:22

2M ago33:22

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This week, we discuss two very important topics - the 1995 Pride and Prejudice miniseries, and Elizabeth of East Hampton, the sequel to Audrey Bellezza & Emily Harding's beloved novel Emma of 83rd Street. The four of us dive into the miniseries just like Colin Firth-as-Darcy dives into that pond, and discuss how it inspired Audrey and Emily's moder…

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L'Italia ha troppi turisti? - Avanzato #34 29:35

2M ago29:35

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L'iperturismo (ossia il turismo eccessivo) è un problema di cui si discute sempre più spesso in molti paesi del mondo. Perché è un problema e che conseguenze ha sulle città italiane? Trascrizione Iscriviti alla lista d'attesa del corso B2 (intermedio-alto) Altri link e risorse utili: Fonetica Italiana Semplice, il mio corso di pronuncia italiana EB…

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Persuasion Chapters 6-7 1:26:14

2M ago1:26:14

1:26:14

In today's chapters, Mary and Charles Musgrove complain to Anne, the Crofts move in to Kellynch Hall, we learn the tale of Poor Richard, Lil C gets injured, and Captain Wentworth comes to visit. Topics discussed include the ranks of British nobility, our high school math classes, internal panic, Wentworth's band of misfit boys, and Wentworth's inte…

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Jennifer Mathieu - THE FACULTY LOUNGE 33:50

2M ago33:50

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In this interview, I chat with Jennifer Mathieu about The Faculty Lounge, how she began writing this book, writing an adult novel versus a YA book and how the two differ, weaving the characters together, what surprised her the most when writing this one, her fun cover, and much more. Jennifer's recommended reads are: Rift by Cait West I'm Wearing T…

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La salute mentale è ancora un tabù in Italia? Con Valerio Rosso - Intervista #39 29:28

3M ago29:28

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Oggi ho il piacere di intervistare Valerio Rosso, psichiatra, psicoterapeuta e divulgatore. In questa prima parte, parliamo dello stato della salute mentale in Italia, tema di cui sempre più spesso si discute ma su cui rimane qualche tabù da superare. Aiutaci a creare il nostro prossimo corso B2 (intermedio-alto) rispondendo a un breve questionario…

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L'uomo nel bosco (storia) - Principiante #28 + ANNUNCIO 15:20

3M ago15:20

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Una bambina di nome Beatrice va a cercare funghi nel bosco e fa un incontro particolare. Una storia per principianti. Trascrizione Segui il nuovo podcast per principianti, che si chiama Podcast Italiano Principiante: Spotify Apple Podcasts Altri link e risorse utili: Il mio ebook gratuito, "50 modi di dire per parlare come un italiano" Il mio canal…

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Flynn Berry - TRUST HER 32:14

3M ago32:14

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In this interview, I chat with Flynn Berry about Trust Her, why she returned to writing about Tessa and Marian, creating such a strong sense of place, focusing on motherhood, her title and cover, her writing process, Northern Spy's screen adaptation, Reese's Lit Up program, and much more. Flynn's recommended reads are: Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. …

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Dashed by Amanda Quain 47:00

3M ago47:00

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Today, Molly is joined by Amanda Quain, author of Accomplished, Ghosted, and now Dashed, to discuss her brand new book! Dashed is a contemporary sequel to Sense and Sensibility, following Margaret Dashwood as she and her sisters spend 6 weeks together on a cruise ship. Topics discussed include cruising, writing retellings, the Marianne and Brandon …

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Laura Wood - UNDER YOUR SPELL 41:24

3M ago41:24

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In this interview, I chat with Laura Wood about Under Your Spell, writing an adult novel, how she wrote this one, her title and cover, how writing adult novels varies from Young Adult and children's books, her title and cover, and much more. Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my Summer Reading Guide Preview or my complete printable 12-p…

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Il nostro viaggio in Islanda (con Erika) - Riflessioni #88 44:51

3M ago44:51

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Io ed Erika siamo appena tornati da un viaggio in Islanda. In questo nuovo episodio della rubrica "Riflessioni" ti raccontiamo com'è stato. Prima parte del nostro vlog in Islanda (PI Club) Trascrizione (Pl Club, livello oro) Altri link e risorse utili: Fonetica Italiana Semplice, il mio corso di pronuncia italiana EBOOK GRATIS: Come raggiungere il …

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Kristy Woodson Harvey- A HAPPIER LIFE 39:34

3M ago39:34

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In this interview, I chat with Kristy Woodson Harvey about A Happier Life, her title and cover, why this is a very personal story for her, tackling a dual timeline story, unearthing her feelings about traditions, her next book, and much more. Kristy's recommended reads are: Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan A Novel Summer by Jamie Brenner Seven Su…

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241: A Colin & Penelope Love Story? • Bridgerton Season 3 • Part 2 1:13:33

3M ago1:13:33

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We're back to discuss Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2! We were left on some exciting cliffhangers from Part 1. Now, Colin and Penelope are engaged and happy! But when Cressida Cowper boldly claims to be Lady Whistledown leading Colin to discover the truth -- will their engagement still end in wedded bliss? ~~~ The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian…

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Persuasion Chapters 4-5 1:09:31

3M ago1:09:31

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Today, we learn the story of Anne, Wentworth, and the ultimate persuasion. We also meet the Crofts and the final Elliot sister. Topics discussed include who is at fault for Anne's persuasion, whether Anne was right to break up with Wentworth, exes doing better than you, "the one that got away" trope, Mrs. Clay's romantic ventures, and youngest chil…

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Perché gli italiani sono ossessionati dal bidet? - Intermedio #40 23:45

3M ago23:45

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Il bidet è un oggetto presente in ogni bagno delle case degli italiani, ma per molti stranieri è un oggetto misterioso. Scopriamo perché gli italiani ne sono così ossessionati, a tal punto da avere una legge che ne impone la presenza in ogni casa. Trascrizione Altri link e risorse utili: Fonetica Italiana Semplice, il mio corso di pronuncia italian…

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Julie Satow - WHEN WOMEN RAN FIFTH AVENUE 35:19

3M ago35:19

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In this interview, I chat with Julie Satow about When Women Ran Fifth Avenue, deciding to write about these women, her research, getting the cover right, how her title came about, and much more. Julie's recommended reads are: Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan All the Summers in Between by Brooke Lea Foster Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen An…

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Laura Hankin - ONE-STAR ROMANCE 27:30

4M ago27:30

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In this interview, I chat with Laura Hankin about One-Star Romance, setting the book over a longer period of time than most rom-coms, the publishing world as a backdrop, writing a rom-com versus women's fiction, and much more. Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my Summer Reading Guide Preview or my complete printable 12-page 2024 Summer…

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Persuasion Chapters 1-3 1:07:56

4M ago1:07:56

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Welcome to season FOUR of Pod and Prejudice! Today, we're diving into Persuasion, starting with the first three chapters. We meet the Elliots, get ready for a trip to Bath, and the navy comes to town. Topics discussed include: family history fans, our first certifiable DADDY, eternal life cults, the tale of William Walter Elliot Esquire, the Elliot…

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La bellezza dell'Italia (con Marco Cappelli) - Riflessioni #87 32:16

4M ago32:16

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In questo episodio di Riflessioni, io e Marco Cappelli facciamo quattro chiacchiere sulle bellezze dell'Italia. Parliamo dei fantastici siti UNESCO, delle sfide del sovraturismo e diamo consigli su posti meno conosciuti ma comunque belli da visitare. Io e Marco abbiamo lavorato per mesi al nostro corso avanzato "Dentro l'Italia, in italiano", dove …

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Clare Pooley - HOW TO AGE DISGRACEFULLY 36:24

4M ago36:24

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In this interview, I chat with Clare Pooley about How to Age Disgracefully, including a memorable dog in this book, how readers do not like dogs to die in books, Iona Iverson's various covers and titles, the easiest and hardest characters to write in this one, her research into gang behavior, and much more. Clare's recommended reads are: Weyward by…

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Quando è nata l’Italia? - Avanzato #33 34:38

4M ago34:38

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In questo episodio di livello avanzato, esploriamo le radici dell'identità italiana, dalle antiche monete ai miti greci, fino alla nascita dello Stato unitario nel 1861. Aperte le iscrizioni al corso "Dentro l'Italia, in italiano", il nuovo corso avanzato di Podcast Italiano: solo fino al 17 giugno. Iscriviti ora per avere accesso a numerosi bonus …

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Susie Orman Schnall - ANNA BRIGHT IS HIDING SOMETHING 37:35

4M ago37:35

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In this interview, I chat with Susie Orman Schnall about Anna Bright Is Hiding Something, how her marketing background helps her as an author, the research she conducted for this one, the Elizabeth Holmes effect, how she decided what invention to use, the Thursday Authors group, and much more. Susie's recommended reads are: Frozen River by Ariel La…

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Annabel Monaghan - SUMMER ROMANCE 28:15

4M ago28:15

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In this interview, I chat with Annabel Monaghan about Summer Romance, the term "hard pants", exploring grief as well as what it means to be a mother, multi-tasking, skateboarding, her book title, and much more. Annabel's recommended reads are: This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen Anna Bright Is Hidi…

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240: Taking a Husband • Bridgerton Season 3 • Part 1 57:22

4M ago57:22

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We're back! After a hiatus that lasted longer than we, and even Hollywood had anticipated, we're here to talk about Part One of the third season of Bridgerton. There's so much to catch up on in the Bridgerton universe - Penelope wants a husband to be free of her family; Colin is the hottest boy in town after his study abroad; and Violet Bridgerton'…

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Bitcherton: An Improvised Regency Podcast 46:32

4M ago46:32

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We have a special treat for you today - our friends at Many Sided Media are releasing an improvised Regency podcast called Bitcherton, and we have a sneak preview of the pilot for our fans. If you like the pilot, pre-save their kickstarter, which is going live on June 13th. PRE-SAVE THE KICKSTARTER Lady Patience Bitcherton has unwed daughters, nosy…

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