Join Courtney as she talks with people from all walks of life about their career journeys. Courtney explores how folks have found success in all sorts of industries to help listeners chart their own career paths. Listen to this podcast if you’ve ever been curious about exploring a different industry, want to learn how others have made decisions in their careers, and what folks wish they had learned earlier on in their careers.
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Welcome to Guitar for Introverts presented by the Fretboard Journal. Hosted by Jamie Stillway, beloved fingerstyle guitarist and fellow introvert, this podcast features thoughtful and quiet conversations about living a musical life in an increasingly noisy world.
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Singer-Songwriter and Songwriting Coach Anne Sibley interviews guest songwriters who together with Anne, sing their original music and discuss the healing magic and processes of songwriting.
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We know that adulthood can be awkward, and you’re not alone in navigating the turbulent times of your 20’s. Join Nicole and credible guests as they share relatable stories, advice, and vulnerable wisdom about the ups and downs of adulting. From negotiating your salary and understanding your own health insurance to finding a therapist and navigating awkward dating experiences, we’ve been there and we’re here to support you every other Friday with a brand-new episode.
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Get the ultimate insider's scoop on the best new books. The editors at Kirkus Reviews interview your favorite authors, tell you whether or not the books on the bestseller list are worth the read, give you behind-the-scenes insights, and introduce you to great books you may otherwise never find.
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For our fifth episode, we speak with Marisa Anderson, a Portland, Oregon-based guitarist, composer, and improviser. Her compositions and improvisations re-imagine the landscape of American music with elements of minimalism, electronic music, drone and 20th century classical music. In our talk, you’ll hear about her early musical history with instru…
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J. Courtney Sullivan discusses her new novel, The Cliffs (Knopf, July 2): “A novel about a woman, a house, and the history that haunts them” (starred review). And in a sponsored interview, Megan speaks with Dan Yaccarino, author-illustrator of The Luna Sisters and Their Amazing Lunafish (Holiday House, July 9), a fun, fast-paced beginning reader gr…
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Stacey D’Erasmo discusses her new essay collection, The Long Run: A Creative Inquiry (Graywolf, July 9): “A rich meditation on the artist’s life and work over time” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.By info@podcastone.com
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Claire Messud discusses her new novel, This Strange Eventful History (Norton, May 14). Kirkus: “A family rides the waves of current events and personal conflicts across three generations….Brilliant and heart-wrenching; Messud is one of contemporary literature’s best” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.…
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On our Best July Books, Kirkus’ editors share their top titles for the month. Then debut novelist Meriam Metoui joins us to discuss one of the best books of July, Portrait of a Shadow (Henry Holt, July 16), in which “a girl’s search for her missing sister peels back a deeper mystery….Masterfully written, this is a deceptively charming horror story …
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Olivia Laing joins us to discuss The Garden Against Time: In Search of a Common Paradise (Norton, June 25). Kirkus: “The award-winning author pens a fascinating and personal journey of paradise….An intellectually verdant and emotionally rich narrative journey” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.…
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On the Fully Booked Takeover, special guest host Karen M. McManus (One of Us Is Lying) welcomes friend and fellow #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathleen Glasgow (Girl in Pieces) for an illuminating conversation about writing and publishing. Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.…
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“I’m the best of me when I’m with you” Courtney Hartman's music is like the most beautiful summer day, relaxing and one you want to savor! I find that the trifecta of her voice, guitar playing, and songwriting cause the listener to drop deeper into the present moment. “No more indulging in useless doubt, I’m only carving the good bits out” Maybe yo…
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On our third annual Pride Episode, novelist Yael van der Wouden joins us to discuss The Safekeep (Avid Reader Press, May 28). Kirkus: “Two women spend a fraught summer together in the Dutch countryside…. [in this] this brilliant debut, as multifaceted as a gem” (starred revew). Then Kirkus’ editors recommend some exciting new books by LGBTQIA+ auth…
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On this Best June Books episode, Kirkus’ editors share their top titles for the month. Then bestselling YA author Nicola Yoon joins us to discuss her hotly anticipated adult fiction debut, One of Our Kind (Knopf, June 11). In this scintillating psychological thriller, a successful young family moves to a wealthy Black enclave where all is not as it…
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Emma Copley Eisenberg discusses her debut novel Housemates (Hogarth, May 28). Kirkus: “A timely coming-of-age story about art and love from the author of The Third Rainbow Girl (2020)… Emotionally rich and quietly thought-provoking, this is simply a stunning fiction debut.” Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.…
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Christopher Paolini x Rachel Hartman x Marie Brennan
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On the Fully Booked Takeover, special guest host Christopher Paolini welcomes fellow fantasy phenoms Rachel Hartman and Marie Brennan for a spirited discussion of process, publishing, dragons, and more. Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.By Christopher Paolini
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For our fourth episode, we speak with Nina Gerber, a teacher, arranger, producer, and accompanist currently based in Sebastopol, California. We wandered through the conversational terrain of early guitar experiences, how to define success, and much more. To learn more about Nina and her music: http://ninagerber.com Also, please check out the articl…
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Filmmaker, artist, and author Miranda July discusses her new novel, All Fours (Riverhead, May 14), in which a woman on a cross-country road trip takes an irresistible detour. Kirkus: “This tender, strange treatise on getting out from the “prefab structures” of a conventional life is quintessentially July.” Then our editors share their top picks in …
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Best May Books with Aimee Nezhukumatathil
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On this special episode, Kirkus’ share some of the Best May Books and a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making our book lists. Then Aimee Nezhukumatathil joins us to discuss Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees (Ecco, April 30), a gorgeous memoir-in-essays showcasing the sweet and bitter memories associated with 40 significant foods. Kirkus: “…
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We are back with a special episode featuring songwriter Johnsmith and more new episodes coming shortly so please "Follow" or Subscribe to the show! John's beautiful albums that span his forty year career are special soundtracks from his life that have become the accompaniment for so many of his fans lives. One of ten children, John has been singing…
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Alexandra Tanner discusses her debut novel, Worry (Scribner, March 26): “A dark millennial comedy starring testy, needy Floridian Jewish sisters who move in together in New York City and drive each other nuts” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.By info@podcastone.com
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On the Fully Booked Takeover, special guest host David Levithan celebrates the publication of Wide Awake Now (Knopf, April 16) with friend and fellow #1 New York Times-bestselling author Gayle Forman (If I Stay, I Have Lost My Way, etc.). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.By David Levithan
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Darcie Little Badger joins us to discuss Sheine Lende (Levine Querido, April 16), a magnificent prequel to her acclaimed YA debut Elatsoe. Kirkus: “Two generations before the events of Elatsoe (2020), Shane, a 17-year-old Lipan Apache girl, helps her mother, Lorenza, perform volunteer search-and-rescue operations….A classic fantasy adventure and a …
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Ornithologist, professor, poet, and essayist J. Drew Lanham joins us to discuss Joy Is the Justice We Give Ourselves (Hub City Press, April 2), “another luminous mixture of prose and poetry…. that memorably, vibrantly shows how choosing joy is an act of resilience, courage, and power” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in book…
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Kirkus’ editors join host Megan Labrise in celebration of the Best Books of April, with their top picks in books for the month and a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making our book lists. Then Julia Alvarez joins us to discuss The Cemetery of Untold Stories (Algonquin, April 2), in which a retiring Dominican American professor and novelist conceiv…
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Illustrator Nikki McClure joins us to discuss Something About the Sky (Candlewick Studio, March 12), her stunning new picture book with words by Rachel Carson. Kirkus: “Reflections on clouds and other wonders of our atmospheric ‘ocean’….Contemplative and stirring—definitely for wonderers” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in …
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On this week's Fully Booked Takeover, special guest host Téa Obreht, author of The Tiger’s Wife, Inland, and The Morningside—out today, from Random House—talks with friend and fellow novelist Parini Shroff (The Bandit Queens). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.By info@podcastone.com
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New Yorker cultural critic Vinson Cunningham joins us to discuss his debut novel, Great Expectations (Hogarth, March 12), which Kirkus calls “a top-shelf intellectual bildungsroman” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.By info@podcastone.com
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Tricia Romano joins us to discuss The Freaks Came Out To Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture (PublicAffairs, Feb. 27). Kirkus: “Journalist Romano makes a zesty book debut with a polyphonic oral history of the iconic Village Voice.” Then our editors share their top picks in books for th…
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Breanna J. McDaniel joins us to discuss Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller (Dial Books, Feb. 6), an outstanding picture book celebrating a legendary librarian “who sought out every gap a tale could bridge, who shattered barriers to ensure Black children would see themselves on library shelves, and whose l…
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On this week's Fully Booked Takeover, special guest host Nita Prose, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Maid and The Mystery Guest, talks with award-winning Irish crime writer Liz Nugent. Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.By info@podcastone.com
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For our third episode, we speak with Grant Gordy (Mr Sun, David Grisman Quintet), a Brooklyn-based guitarist and composer. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about his early meetings with the guitar, color wheels and the circle of fifths, composing, and more. To learn more about Grant and his music: https://www.grantgordy.com Guitar for Int…
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Internationally bestselling Canadian romance author Amy Lea joins us to discuss The Catch (Berkley, Feb. 13), “A sweet conclusion to a swoony contemporary romance trilogy” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.By info@podcastone.com
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How to Become a Conduit for Effortless Songwriting
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In today's mini-episode I share "Three Ways to Become a Conduit for Effortless Songwriting." Get your Free Songwriting Guide Here: https://www.annesibley.com/events Want to feel inspired again? Write those songs that are on your heart? Hint: It’s all about your energy. Connecting with inspiration, becoming power charged and letting the music pour t…
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Shayla Lawson joins us to discuss How to Live Free in a Dangerous World: A Decolonial Memoir (Tiny Reparations, Feb. 6): “A stunning essay collection about travel, mortality, and liberation” (starred review). Then Kirkus’ editors share their top picks in books for the week.By info@podcastone.com
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Laurie Lewis, in my opinion, is the queen of bluegrass. She is a masterful storyteller, performer, and a special human being. It was an honor and an incredibly lovely experience to be with her; to talk with her, laugh with her, and celebrate her songwriting and musicianship. In this episode, she sings about the town of “Barstow” while she delves in…
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Venita Blackburn joins us to discuss Dead in Long Beach, California (MCD/Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Jan. 23), “an astonishing debut novel from a remarkably creative writer” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.By info@podcastone.com
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Shell Mendelson: ADHD Career Coach, Speaker, Mentor, Teacher and Masterclass Facilitator
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With a master's in counseling and emphasis on career, Shell Mendelson has helped hundreds of ADHD adults and young adults over the past 35 years find a fulfilling and sustainable career direction. On this week's episode of Uncharted Careers, hear how Shell has navigated her own share of jobs in order to help her realize her strengths. She has built…
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Veera Hiranandani joins us to discuss the novel Amil and the After (Kokila, Jan. 23), a standalone companion to her 2019 Newbury Honor winner The Night Diary. Kirkus: “A quietly brilliant, deeply insightful story of living in uncertain times” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.…
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On a special Spring Preview episode, Marie-Helene Bertino joins us to discuss the novel Beautyland (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Jan. 16). Kirkus: “A heartbreaking book that staggers with both truth and beauty” (starred review). Then our editors share some of their most anticipated spring 2024 titles.By info@podcastone.com
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College Internships and Being a Paralegal with Sam Hartman
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This week, Courtney's sister Samantha joins the conversation. Sam is a few years out from having graduated with her undergraduate degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. She had an incredible experience there from volunteering within the community to internships in various parts of the music industry. Hear how Sam took advantage of what New O…
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For our second episode, we speak with Courtney Hartman, a guitarist, singer, writer and producer currently based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We talk about early musical experiences, seasons of creativity, home repairs, and also about her last album, 'Glade.' For more information about Courtney, her music, and to watch the video for “Bright at My Back…
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On this week's Fully Booked Takeover, special guest host Stuart Gibbs (Spy School, FunJungle, etc.) talks with YRL powerhouse Christina Soontornvat (2020 Kirkus Prize winner All Thirteen, etc.). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.By Stuart Gibbs
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On this episode of Uncharted Careers, Courtney talks with Sandy Lenner who spent his four decade long (and counting) career as a Certified Public Accountant. Listeners will gain an understanding of what it takes to become an accountant, the benefits of becoming a CPA, how to distinguish yourself in a big accounting firm and become a partner, and wh…
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Erika Howsare joins us to discuss The Age of Deer: Trouble and Kinship With Our Wild Neighbors (Catapult, Jan. 2). Kirkus: “A fascinating exploration….Outstanding natural history writing” (starred review). Then our editors share their top picks in books for the week.By info@podcastone.com
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Laura Wortman and Kagey Parish are The Honey Dewdrops. They seamlessly weave a thoughtfulness into every note, harmony, chord that they play and sing in their soulful duet. They first captured my heart in 2008 with their winning performance on “A Prairie Home Companion” and they have spent decades touring the country and sharing their music with au…
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Happy New Year, Fully Booked fans! Kirkus correspondent Michael Schaub joins editor-in-chief Tom Beer and host Megan Labrise for the annual Fully Booked Year in Review. Our merry crew discusses 2023's weird book news and announces the most popular episode of the year.By info@podcastone.com
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Megan's Favorite Interviews of 2023 with Ilyon Woo and Amy Schneider
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On this special holiday episode, Megan presents her favorite interviews of 2023, featuring Ilyon Woo, author of Master Slave Husband Wife (Simon & Schuster), and Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider, author of In the Form of a Question (Avid Reader Press).By info@podcastone.com
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Best Young Adult Books of 2023 with Brandy Colbert
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Our Best Books of 2023 coverage concludes on this special episode featuring Brandy Colbert, author of The Blackwoods (Balzer + Bray, Oct, 3). “Colbert’s sprawling novel is a deeply felt love letter to Black Hollywood’s groundbreaking forebears and a tribute to the transformative power of maternal love,” Kirkus writes in a starred review of The Blac…
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For our inaugural episode, we speak with Anna Tivel, a Portland, Oregon-based singer/songwriter with a flair for capturing intimate moments and crafting strong, narrative-driven Americana-tinged folk songs. As she puts it, “I’m really interested in people and why they do what they do – the messing up or getting hurt, and the small triumphs. The way…
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How Shara Ruffin Became a Licensed Social Worker and Built a Business Helping Others Do the Same
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Shara Ruffin is now a mentor and coach guiding social workers to pass required exams, as well as an author, therapist, podcaster and LinkedIn Advisor. On this episode of Uncharted Careers, Courtney learns all about Shara's journey becoming a licensed social worker herself. Along the way she was publicly documenting her challenges which created an i…
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Best Middle-Grade Books of 2023 with Zach Weinersmith
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Our Best Books of 2023 coverage continues on this special episode featuring Zach Weinersmith, author of Bea Wolf (First Second, March 21). This cheeky retelling of the first part of Beowulf, illustrated by Boulet, is one Kirkus’ Best Middle Grade Books of 2023. Then young readers’ editors Laura Simeon and Mahnaz Dar discuss their approach to collab…
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Best Picture Books of 2023 with Leah Henderson
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Our Best Books of 2023 coverage continues with picture books. On this special episode, Leah Henderson joins us to discuss The Courage of the Little Hummingbird (Abrams, April 11), illustrated by Magaly Morales, one Kirkus’ Best Picture Books of 2023. Then editor Mahnaz Dar tells us all about the making of this year’s Best Books list.…
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Gynecology and Intimacy Coaching with Dr. Sadaf Lodhi
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Dr. Sadaf Lodhi joins Courtney to discuss her journey from medical school, to working as a Gynecologist while expanding her work to include intimacy coaching, podcasting, and opening her own clinic. Dr. Sadaf has over 22 years of experience as an OBGYN, working in private practice, hospitals and community health centers. On her work spreading sexua…
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