Best Kent Shelton Podcasts (2024)

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Marjan Kamali: The Lion Women of Tehran 1:02:26

4d ago1:02:26

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Marjan Kamali joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest novel, THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. We are told the genesis of the story and how Marjan built on it from there. She delves into her personal history coming to the US as a child and what it means to be a “lion woman.” We learn about how class and cu…

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“Bookaccino Live” Book Group with William Kent Krueger 1:07:51

15d ago1:07:51

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We wrapped up our early 2024 “Bookaccino Live” Book Group programming with William Kent Krueger as our guest. He discussed his New York Times bestseller and Edgar Award-nominated book, THE RIVER WE REMEMBER. Readers joined to ask questions, which covered a myriad of topics. Kent also gave us a preview of his new Cork O’Connor mystery, SPIRIT CROSSI…

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Lisa Wingate: Shelterwood 1:12:21

1M ago1:12:21

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Lisa Wingate joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest work of historical fiction, SHELTERWOOD, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. She explains the origin of the story, a piece she found about a woman named Kate Barnard that sent her down a rabbit hole of learning more about the children known as “elf children” who lived in trees. The…

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Ruth Reichl: The Paris Novel 36:51

1M ago36:51

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Ruth Reichl joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about THE PARIS NOVEL, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. The concept for this book was born from a section in SAVE ME THE PLUMS, Ruth’s 2019 memoir, which prompted her longtime editor, Susan Kamil, to ask for a novel with that as a starting-off point. Ruth talks about why she set the book in the 1…

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Bookaccino Book Club: Ann Napolitano 1:06:51

1M ago1:06:51

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Ann Napolitano joined us for May’s “Bookaccino Live” Book Group event. She talked about her New York Times bestseller, HELLO BEAUTIFUL (which was Oprah’s 100th Book Club selection), and her newly re-released 2004 debut novel, WITHIN ARM’S REACH. There also was a peek inside her writing process, which includes nine months of musing before putting pe…

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Genevieve Kingston: Did I Ever Tell You? 1:09:33

2M ago1:09:33

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Genevieve “Gwen” Kingston joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her memoir, DID I EVER TELL YOU?, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. When Gwen was three years old, her mother, Kristina, was diagnosed with breast cancer; she passed away when Gwen was 11. When Kristina realized that her cancer was terminal, she created a box filled with individua…

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Terah Shelton Harris: Long After We are Gone 1:09:49

2M ago1:09:49

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Terah Shelton Harris joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her second novel, LONG AFTER WE ARE GONE, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Terah explains what heir property is and the research she did about it to inform her story. She talks about developing the plot from four different points of view and her inspiration for that. Terah always k…

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Ann Hood: The Stolen Child 47:12

2M ago47:12

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Ann Hood joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest work of historical fiction, THE STOLEN CHILD, which is a Bookreporter Bets On pick. Ann loves the World War I time period and has researched it through the years. She talks about her travels to World War I battle sites and how her son shares her passion for this history. Her thoughts about th…

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Mary Kay Andrews: Summers at The Saint 40:46

2M ago40:46

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Mary Kay Andrews returns to “Bookreporter Talks To” to discuss her latest book, SUMMERS AT THE SAINT, with Carol Fitzgerald. She talks about the resort that she modeled The Saint after and how she conducted research there while spending time with a friend. She also touches on the many storylines that are woven so well into this Bookreporter Bets On…

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EPISODE 59: Asteroid City 27:17

2M ago27:17

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We take you to the late 1950s. To the barren Nevada Desert. Or maybe backstage at a Broadway show, or maybe to a televised documentary about a Broadway show set in the Nevada desert. Who knows... But hey look!: Tom Hanks is a Grandpa!By Kent Shelton

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EPISODE 58: A Man Called Otto 24:47

3M ago24:47

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Tom Hanks is a grumpy old man who favors vehicles made by Chevy. Hijinks ensue.By Kent Shelton

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"Bookaccino Live" Book Group: Kate Morton 1:28:50

3M ago1:28:50

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Kate Morton joined us for April’s “Bookaccino Live” Book Group event to talk about her latest novel, HOMECOMING, a Bookreporter Bets On pick and one of Carol Fitzgerald’s top three books of 2023. At the start of the pandemic, Kate was working on another book in London. When she and her family went to Australia for what was planned as a spring break…

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EPISODE 57: Pinocchio 28:33

3M ago28:33

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Hey Gepetto! Tom Hanks talks like a Super Mario in this live-action retelling of the wooden boy who dreamed he was real and loved it. But the dream is over, and the insect is awake.By Kent Shelton

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EPISODE 56: Elvis 31:12

3M ago31:12

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Are you lonesome tonight? Well, we can fix that with a splashy, frothy, tribute to the King of Rock n' Roll and the evil carnival con-man who took half his money and worked him into an early grave. Thank you very much.By Kent Shelton

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Simone Gorrindo: The Wives 1:31:21

3M ago1:31:21

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Simone Gorrindo, whose debut memoir, THE WIVES, is a Bookreporter Bets On selection, joins Carol Fitzgerald on this episode of “Bookreporter Talks To.” Simone explains how she found her way to writing this book when her husband, an Army Special Ops team member, was assigned to a base in Columbus, Georgia. There she found herself with a group of wom…

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Megan Miranda: Daughter of Mine 39:04

3M ago39:04

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Megan Miranda returns to “Bookreporter Talks To” to talk about her new thriller, DAUGHTER OF MINE, a Bookreporter Bets On selection with Carol Fitzgerald. She shares her inspiration for the book, as well as insight into her creative process. They talk about how she laid out the twists that make the book so special. She loves the narrator for the au…

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EPISODE 55: Finch (not Fitch) 23:20

3M ago23:20

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Its the end of the world as we know it and Tom feels fine. Well, except for the hacking bloody cough and the nagging fear that no one will walk the dog. Thank Goodness for Robots!By Kent Shelton

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EPISODE 54: News of the World 32:36

4M ago32:36

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In the ugly wake of the (first) American Civil War, Tom takes to the road and reads the newspaper to townsfolk who do not yet rely on Fox News. Then he meets an orphan in a jam.By Kent Shelton

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Anna Quindlen: After Annie 55:07

4M ago55:07

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Anna Quindlen joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her latest novel, AFTER ANNIE. The idea for the opening of the book came to Anna in a moment, which she explains. She thought for a while about just writing from the point of view of Ali, Annie’s 13-year-old daughter, but she changed her mind as she realized that she could not see the complete purview…

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EPISODE 53: Greyhound 24:21

4M ago24:21

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In the darkest days of the Second World War Tom Hanks got a new pair of slippers from his sweetheart. Then things got complicated. Take your Dramamine, the waters are about to get choppy.By Kent Shelton

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EPISODE 52: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 27:07

4M ago27:07

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Speedy delivery! Speedy delivery! Tom changes into sneakers and a cardigan to bring us a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Fred Rogers, the beloved PBS host who transported kids to the land of make-believe. Daniel Striped Tiger also stars.By Kent Shelton

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Tamron Hall: Watch Where They Hide 54:22

4M ago54:22

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Tamron Hall, the Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer of the syndicated talk show “Tamron Hall” and the bestselling author of the Jordan Manning series, joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her latest thriller, WATCH WHERE THEY HIDE. Tamron shares the genesis of the plot for this second book in the series and why it is set in 2009. She also …

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EPISODE 51: The Post 29:44

4M ago29:44

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Tom takes on the Pentagon, Nixon, and even the Supreme Court in this true story of the Washington Post and the quest for the ultimate scoop. Featuring many of the great fashions of the 1970s.By Kent Shelton

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Bookreporter Talks To... Kristin Hannah 1:12:16

4M ago1:12:16

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Kristin Hannah was our guest for a very special “Bookreporter Talks To” program. She was in conversation with Bookreporter readers and Carol Fitzgerald about her #1 bestseller, THE WOMEN, which is a Bookreporter Bets On pick. A lot of ground was covered, including Kristin’s inspiration for writing the book, why she felt that now was the right time …

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EPISODE 50: The Circle 28:29

4M ago28:29

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Imagine if Tom Hanks was Steve Jobs, but also a little bit Tony Robbins. Imagine if Emma Watson wasn't at a school for wizards, but was working for Google and live-streaming her parents getting it on. Ok, stop imagining stuff. We watched this movie for you.By Kent Shelton

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"Bookaccino Live" Book Group with Shelby Van Pelt 1:32:59

5M ago1:32:59

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Shelby Van Pelt, author of REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES, joins us for February’s “Bookaccino Live” Book Group event. She explains how a short piece that she had written for a writing class became the start of her New York Times bestseller, how growing up with her Swedish grandmother influenced her character, Tova, and why it worked for Marcellus to …

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EPISODE 49: INFERNO 28:29

5M ago28:29

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It's Symbology Time! Stand back, fools. It is once again, its time for the action-hero of academia to use his brain and his brawn against the powers of evil. We hope you enjoy the film INFERNO.By Kent Shelton

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Hank Phillippi Ryan: One Wrong Word 1:08:34

5M ago1:08:34

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Hank Phillippi Ryan joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her latest thriller, ONE WRONG WORD, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. The idea for this book came from something that happened to Hank when she was 19. She talks about crafting the characters and how she tries to keep readers on top of the action by introducing the characters as chapte…

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EPISODE 48: Sully 34:38

5M ago34:38

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Brace for impact. I hope your tray tables are up and your seatbelts are on. Tom slips into the cockpit and takes on the role of a real-life hero. He beat the odds, but can he beat those evil goons from the National Transportation Safety Board!By Kent Shelton

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EPISODE 47: Hologram for the King (Ithaca) 31:46

5M ago31:46

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Tom gets lost in translation with no wifi and a lump on his back. And then there was another movie too.By Kent Shelton

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EPISODE 46: Bridge of Spies 32:44

5M ago32:44

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The Cold War is heating up! Tom Hanks defends a Soviet Spy in this true retelling of the cloak and dagger dealings of the Hollow Nickel case.By Kent Shelton

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EPISODE 45. Saving Mr. Banks 38:09

6M ago38:09

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Tom morphs into Walt Disney and finds himself at loggerheads with Mrs. P.L Travers, all in an attempt to bring the story of Mary Poppins to the big screen. Oh, and Colin Farrell coughs up blood.By Kent Shelton

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“Bookaccino Live” Book Group with Lisa See 1:14:57

6M ago1:14:57

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For our first “Bookaccino Live” Book Group of 2024, Lisa See talks about her most recent book, LADY TAN’S CIRCLE OF WOMEN, with Carol Fitzgerald. She explains how she came to discover Tan Yunxian, a female physician from 15th-century China, and why she decided to write a novel based on her extraordinary life. Two readers, Debbie and Michelle, appea…

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EPISODE 44. Captain Phillips 39:14

6M ago39:14

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Arrrg Maties! Tom runs the tightest ship in the shipping business but his cargo run to Mombasa hits a snag when a group of plucky pirates snatch him from the boat. When the Navy Seals show up, the plot gets dinghy!By Kent Shelton

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Ashley Elston: First Lie Wins 54:16

6M ago54:16

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Ashley Elston joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her instant New York Times bestseller, FIRST LIE WINS, which is Reese's Book Club pick for January and a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Ashley shares how she came to write this book and why the time was right for her to work on it. She explains what she learned about storytelling from the decade s…

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EPISODE 43. Cloud Atlas 25:43

6M ago25:43

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You get 4 or 5 Tom Hanks here, plus a bunch of Hallie Baileys, a half-dozen Hugh Grants and more Hugo Weavings than you ever asked for. What a bargain!By Kent Shelton

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Amanda Peters: The Berry Pickers 50:53

6M ago50:53

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Amanda Peters joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her breakout hit debut novel, THE BERRY PICKERS, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Amanda, who is a mixed-race of Mi’kmaq and European ancestry, was born and raised in Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. She explains how a trip with her father to Maine to see the actual site of the blueberry pi…

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EPISODE 42: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 19:53

6M ago19:53

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A boy with issues spends his free time looking for a keyhole with an ancient mute. Don't be fooled: It's not as much fun as it sounds.By Kent Shelton

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Katherine Faulkner: The Other Mothers 49:23

6M ago49:23

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Katherine Faulkner talks to Carol Fitzgerald about her latest domestic thriller, THE OTHER MOTHERS, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection (as was her previous book, GREENWICH PARK). They talk about her protagonist Tash, who, like Katherine, was a full-time journalist; she is on the prowl for a great story to jumpstart her freelance career. Tash…

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EPISODE 41: HANKS RANKS PART TWO 35:45

7M ago35:45

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40 movies in! We pause for a moment to gather our thoughts and put things where they belong. We call this process: HANKS RANKSBy Kent Shelton

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EPISODE 40: Larry Crowne 24:38

7M ago24:38

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Tom Hanks as you have always wanted to see him: Riding a moped to community college. Yes, that is what we are dealing with here.By Kent Shelton

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EPISODE 39: Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4 27:07

7M ago27:07

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Those crazy talking toys just won't stop. Let us now delve into parts 3 and 4 of their cinematic odyssey.By Kent Shelton

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2023 Bookreporter Bets On Selections: Books We're Betting You'll Love 1:33:01

7M ago1:33:01

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Carol Fitzgerald shares commentary about her 44 Bookreporter Bets On selections from 2023. These are books that she is betting Bookreporter readers will love! Podcast interviews are available for the asterisked authors. Carol’s Three Top Titles of 2023 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See * Homecoming by Kate Morton * The River We Remember by Wil…

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Nita Prose: The Mystery Guest 47:14

7M ago47:14

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Nita Prose joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about THE MYSTERY GUEST, which is a follow-up to THE MAID. Like her first book, her latest is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Nita shares the challenges of writing a second novel featuring the same character and how she worked to be sure that the story here was as strong as what she delivered in THE MAID.…

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Fiona Davis: The Spectacular 48:37

7M ago48:37

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Fiona Davis joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss THE SPECTACULAR, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Radio City Music Hall is the latest iconic New York City building that Fiona explores. This time, she layers in an additional element as she unearths a story about a habitual bomber who terrorized the city for a more than a decade, targeting we…

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EPISODE 38: Angels And Demons 38:16

7M ago38:16

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Action-Symbologist Robert Langdon is back -AND HE'S MAD AS HELL!By Kent Shelton

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Gilly Macmillan: The Manor House 46:10

7M ago46:10

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Gilly Macmillan joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest thriller, THE MANOR HOUSE. The premise is a fun one as a couple wins the lottery, and they set out to spend their winnings wisely. They first build a beautiful glass house with all the bells and whistles that one might want. It’s just brilliant. But mere pages into the book, one of the…

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"Bookaccino Live": Our Reviewers' Top Book Picks of 2023 1:28:24

7M ago1:28:24

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Carol Fitzgerald and Tom Donadio talk to eight Bookreporter reviewers about their top three books of 2023. Narrowing their selections down to just three was a challenge for all of them! You can see the books that they discussed, along with their covers, here: https://www.bookreporter.com/sites/default/files/Bookaccino_Live_Special_Event_Bookreporte…

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“Bookaccino Live” Book Group: Dani Shapiro 1:15:15

7M ago1:15:15

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Dani Shapiro discusses SIGNAL FIRES for “Bookaccino Live” Book Group moderated by Carol Fitzgerald. Bookreporter readers loved this book and were quick to ask questions about the characters, who drive this story. Dani had put this book away a while ago, and when she came back to it, it was with fresh eyes and a new perspective. She shares why she p…