Best Ereaders Podcasts (2024)

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MTTA 206: David Ellis 32:42

41m ago32:42

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Other Books by David Ellis With James Patterson Show Notes & Transcript In episode 206 of “Meet the Thriller Author,” host Alan Petersen interviews David Ellis, an Edgar award-winning author and justice on the Illinois Appellate Court. Ellis, who has co-authored several bestsellers with James Patterson, shares insights into his dual careers in writ…

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MTTA 205: Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado

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Books by Jeffery Deaver Books by Isabella Maldonado Show Notes & Transcript Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado Interview (Episode 205) In the world of thriller novels, few names command as much respect as Jeffrey Deaver and Isabella Maldonado. Recently, these two powerhouse authors joined forces to create “Fatal Intrusion,” a gripping new novel …

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Democracy...the Book 23:22

25d ago23:22

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This episode is from our old podcast series Annotated, and it seemed fitting to bring it out of the archive this election season. In this episode: A woman with no prior political experience decides to run for city commission in her small college town. So she goes to the library and checks out a book called How to Win a Local Election. And she wins.…

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MTTA 204: Vannessa Cronin 32:43

1M ago32:43

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Have you ever wondered what goes into selecting the best mystery and thriller books of the year? In this episode of Meet the Thriller Author, I chat with Vannessa Cronin, a senior editor at Amazon Books, to uncover the intricate process behind curating their top picks. Vannessa, with her extensive background in the book industry... The post MTTA 20…

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My Reading Life 59:19

2M ago59:19

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While I am out on vacation, I am bringing something out from the vault. I have done a couple of "Reading Life" episodes here on First Edition with Adam Limon and James McBride, and that format got started as its own, sadly ended, podcast series: Reading Lives. While I was doing that show, I got a bunch of requests for my own episode, which I tried …

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TKC 719 Austin Masterson 39:54

2M ago39:54

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Technical Advisor for Amazon’s Worldwide Prime organization Links Amazon First Reads Prime Reading Amazon Pharmacy Rx Pass Amazon Photos Rufus “A Shopper’s Best Friend? Meet Rufus, Amazon’s New AI Helper” at Len’s Newsletter on Substack If you’d like brief updates on technology, books, marriage, and puppies, you can follow along with my Morning Jou…

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What is Going On With Book Sales? 52:15

2M ago52:15

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Jeff is joined by Brenna Connor, Director & Industry Analyst for U.S. books sales for Circana. She has the goods: what is selling, what is trending, how retailers are doing, and much more. I learned a TON, and I bet you will too. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Subst…

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The Reading Life of Ada Limón 53:46

3M ago53:46

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In this episode of First Edition, the reading life of U.S. National Poet Laureate Ada Limón. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this episode: You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World, edited by Ada Limón In Praise of Mystery by Ada Limón, illustrated by Peter S…

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MTTA 203: Ace Atkins 31:52

3M ago31:52

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Photo by Bill Dabney More Books from Ace Show Notes & Transcript The post MTTA 203: Ace Atkins appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.By Alan Petersen

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Ayana Mathis and THE UNSETTLED 46:03

3M ago46:03

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Jeff O'Neal talks with Ayana Mathis about her latest book, The Unsettled. The Unsettled was a 2023 New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and a Best Book of the Year selection by The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Oprah Daily, and others. The Unsettled is now available in paperback. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through th…

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MTTA 202: Susan Elia MacNeal Author Interview 27:14

4M ago27:14

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Other Books Show Notes and Transcript Summary Video Transcript Note: This transcript was machine generated and subsequently reviewed and edited minimally by a human, Alan, for accuracy. Please be aware that there may still be errors and typos. The post MTTA 202: Susan Elia MacNeal appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.…

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Claire Messud and THIS STRANGE, EVENTFUL HISTORY 34:44

4M ago34:44

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In this episode, Jeff talks with Claire Messud about her new novel, This Strange, Eventful History. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Book Riot

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MTTA 201: Ajay Chowdhury 32:03

4M ago32:03

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Other Books by Ajay Chowdhury Show notes and Transcript In this episode… Video Transcript The post MTTA 201: Ajay Chowdhury appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.By Alan Petersen

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Connection, The Alchemy of Happiness, and Office Parties with Rachel Khong, author of REAL AMERICANS 48:09

5M ago48:09

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In this episode, Jeff talks with Rachel Khong about her new novel, Real Americans. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more about your ad choices…

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THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET at 40 28:23

5M ago28:23

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40 years ago, Sandra Cisneros published what would become a contemporary classic: The House on Mango Street. To mark the occasion, Everyman's Library has released a new edition. The introduction to that edition was written by Professor John Philip Santos, a fellow writer and long-time friend of Cisneros. He joins me on this episode to talk about th…

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MTTA 200: Brian J. Morra 42:02

5M ago42:02

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Other Books Show Notes & Transcripts In this episode: I strongly recommend watching the Netflix documentary “Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War” which features an interview with Brian about the Cold War. He plays a prominent role in episode five. Video The post MTTA 200: Brian J. Morra appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.…

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MTTA 199: Dana Perry 46:21

6M ago46:21

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Other books by Dana Perry Show Notes and Transcript The post MTTA 199: Dana Perry appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.By Alan Petersen

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MTTA 198: Ron Corbett 43:50

6M ago43:50

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Other Books by Ron Corbett Show Notes & Resources Ron Corbett Author Interview (On Video) The post MTTA 198: Ron Corbett appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.By Alan Petersen

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TKC 718 Thought Partner at SXSW 33:47

6M ago33:47

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In this special episode of The Kindle Chronicles, my guest is ChatGPT. I had no idea I could use OpenAI's revolutionary AI assistant as a Thought Partner. That's how Peter Deng, OpenAI's head of ChatGPT uses the tool he leads. So, on a tight deadline this morning at the Hampton Inn Capitol/University, I put together an "interview" with ChatGPT and …

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Anatomy of a Scene and Hardest/Easiest with Xochitl Gonzalez 44:12

6M ago44:12

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Xochitl Gonzalez, author of Anita de Monte Laughs Last, joins Jeff to debut two new First Edition segments: Anatomy of a Scene and Hardest/Easiest. In the first segment, they each pick a scene to dissect from Anita de Monte Laughs Last. In the second, Gonzalez talks about what part of the book was the easiest to write....and which was the hardest. …

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The State of Ereaders 41:31

7M ago41:31

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Jason Snell of sixcolors.com, and ereader connoisseur, joins Jeff to talk about the state of ereaders, what makes a good ereader, a couple of interesting, oddball new devices, and more. Check out sixcolors.com and The Incomparable. Want to make your book club the best club? Sign up for our In the Club newsletter. In the Club will deliver recommenda…

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TKC 717 Nyckle Sijtsma 44:11

7M ago44:11

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At left, Founder of New Things Lab I spoke by Zoom today with Nyckle Sijtsma in Delft, Netherlands, about his inspiring design company. I discovered New Things via an Instagram ad for the Memo White Board, a product I truly love. You will hear all about it in this conversation, along with Nyckle's personal mission to "help people think clearly." Li…

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TKC 716 Matt Gallagher 34:09

7M ago34:09

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Author of Daybreak: A Novel I spoke with Matt Gallagher by Zoom on February 8, 2024, in advance of the release of his new novel, which was released by Simon & Schuster on February 20. It's a powerful story set in Ukraine at the start of a war that continues into its third year. Highly recommended!

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MTTA 197: Lisa Regan 28:34

7M ago28:34

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More Books by Lisa Regan Show Notes and Resources Video Interview The post MTTA 197: Lisa Regan appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.By Alan Petersen

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MTTA 196: Nick Petrie 33:03

7M ago33:03

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Other Books by Nick Petrie Show Notes and Transcript of Nick Petrie Author Interview Nick Petrie returns to the podcast for a new interview discussing his latest novel, “The Price You Pay.” Video You can watch this interview on my YouTube channel or down below. The post MTTA 196: Nick Petrie appeared first on Meet the Thriller Author.…

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How to Bring Back a Book 36:02

9M ago36:02

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Joshua Bodwell of Godine & Black Sparrow Press talks to Jeff about a book they both love, The Orchard by Adele Crockett Robertson, and the process of reissuing it as part of Godine's Nonpareil series. It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader you know and love) hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a b…

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The It Books of the Year 1:05:23

10M ago1:05:23

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Jeff and Rebecca sit down to determine the It Books of the Year. From 24 finalists, they will whittle down to twelve. The last cut is the deepest. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader …

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THE SISTERHOOD with Prof. Courtney Thorsson 42:48

10M ago42:48

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In this episode, I talk to Prof. Courtney Thorsson about her new book, The Sisterhood: How a Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture. Over the course of two years, a group of remarkable black women writers met to discuss their work, connect with each other, and ultimately influence the next decades of American cultural life. The Sis…

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TKC 715 Dwight Garner 39:53

11M ago39:53

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Author of Upstairs Delicatessen: On Eating, Reading, Reading About Eating, and Eating While Reading Photo by Richard Bowditch YouTube video of the interview Links “Inside the NYT Book Review: Pamela Paul & Dwight Garner” (YouTube) Garner’s Quotations: A Modern Miscellany by Dwight Garner (2020) Dwight Garner’s book reviews in The New York Times To …

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The It Books of November 53:23

11M ago53:23

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It's the last big month for new releases, so Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky saddle up for one more It Book Knockout Round for 2023. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you hate carrying around bulky…

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The Making of the Modern Publishing Industry 42:30

11M ago42:30

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Jeff talks to Prof. Dan Sinykin about his new book, Big Fiction: How Conglomeration Changed Book Publishing and American Literature. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. Email in with questions, comments, and ideas: firstedition@bookriot.com. Learn more about yo…

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TKC 714 Neil deGrasse Tyson 38:15

11M ago38:15

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Author of To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery Links Neil deGrasse Tyson’s website Neil deGrasse Tyson on The Late Show with Steven Colbert (2023) Carl Sagan on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson - March 2, 1978 (YouTube) StarTalk Media Network Hayden Planetarium “Shot in the Arm,” a documentary scheduled for release in November, …

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TKC 713 Neil deGrasse Tyson Interview Lost in a Black Hole 34:31

11M ago34:31

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Podcaster doing back flip into a black hole after interviewing Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery Links Neil deGrasse Tyson’s website Neil deGrasse Tyson on The Late Show with Steven Colbert (2023) Carl Sagan on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson - March 2, 1978 (YouTube) Note: To find out what rea…

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MTTA 195: Emily Shiner 29:45

11M ago29:45

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More Books From the Author Video Show Notes & Resources I. IntroductionA. Speaker’s introduction and backgroundB. Episode number and podcast nameC. Guest introduction and backgroundD. Mention of website with show notes and more resources II. Guest’s Career PathA. Transition from banking to teaching preschoolB. Working as a house cleaner in between …

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October 2023 “It Book” Knockout Round 52:26

12M ago52:26

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It's time for the October "It Book" Knockout Round! Plus, a special mini-roundup of notable celebrity memoirs coming out this fall. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. Autumn is here, which means it's time to curl up with a great read and get cozy — whatever yo…

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TKC 712 Nick Fuller Googins 49:21

12M ago49:21

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Author of The Great Transition Links Nick Fuller Googins’s web site Elements Books Coffee Beer in Biddeford, Maine Alice Eliot Dark Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Rutgers Newark MFA in Creative Writing Nuuk, Greenland Green New Deal (Wikipedia) “In historic upset, 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unseats 4th ranking House Democrat …

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How the Publishing Phenomenon of the Year Was Made 37:45

12M ago37:45

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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros has taken the book world by storm. It is the first book (!) out from the new imprint Red Tower, and on today's episode, Molly Majumder (Editorial Director) and Stacy Abrams (V-P of Operations) talk to me about how it came to be, what it was like to be a part of the book's amazing success, and what they've learned. Subs…

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MTTA 194: Andrew Mayne 39:00

12M ago39:00

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Latest author interview for the podcast is with Andrew Mayne. Andrew Mayne is an artificial intelligence creative, educator and Wall Street Journal best selling author. Andrew has been nominated for the Edgar Award for his book Black Fall and the Thriller Award for Name of the Devil and The Naturalist – an Amazon Charts best-seller... The post MTTA…

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TKC 711 Amazon New Products Event 1:00:24

12M ago1:00:24

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At the closing reception yesterday at HQ2 Links Full video of Amazon’s New Products Event (YouTube) Overview of Amazon new devices and features at AboutAmazon.com - September 20, 2023 James McQuivey of Forrester Research “Previewing the future of Alexa” by Daniel Rausch at AboutAmazon.com - September 20, 2023 "Meet Len Edgerly, Kindle superfan and …

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Special Announcement 3:11

1y ago3:11

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Exciting News: “Meet the Thriller Author” is Back and Better Than Ever! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? First and foremost, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your patience and unwavering support during our unexpected hiatus. Your messages, comments, and emails have been a beacon of encouragement, reminding... The post Spe…

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September 2023 It Book Knockout & The History of Women's Words 1:26:01

1y ago1:26:01

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In this episode, Rebecca Schinsky helps me decide on the "it" book of the month after much consternation. Then, Professor Jenni Nuttall comes on to discuss her new book, Mother Tongue: The Surprising History of Women's Words. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack.…

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