Jodi Picoult - My Sister's Keeper

Harriett speaks with Kaarina Parker about her debut novel set in ancient Rome - Fulvia.The novel tells the tale of Fulvia, the daughter of a wealthy but inconsequential Roman family. Raised in the country, she yearns for excitement, for power. When her father dies and her inherit ...  Show more

American author Rachel Kusher talks about her award-winning novel, The Mars Room. The novel follows Romy Hall, as she begins two consecutive life sentences at Stanville Women’s Correctional Facility, after killing her stalker.The story weaves between the two sides of Romy’s exist ...  Show more

Jodi Picoult is an American writer who currently has approximately 14 million copies of her books in print worldwide, translated into 34 languages. She joins Jonathan to talk the process of writing, what goes into being a successful author, tackling tough subjects, and more. Fin ...  Show more

Through the dual lens of a devoted sister and parent, Julie explores the emotional terrain of family illness and secrecy, puzzling over how she can care for others without losing herself entirely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The Best of Oprah's Super Soul | This Episode Was Originally Published on September 20th, 2017Life changing wisdom and insights from one of America’s key spiritual voices, Sister Joan Chittister. Sister Chittister is a Roman Catholic nun and author of over 50 books. She’s a tirel ...  Show more

Gabriela Garcia's Of Women and Salt is a beautiful, heartbreaking and haunting novel tracing the struggles and traumas of generations of women, and how they are connected. Anney and Samantha discuss political and intergenerational trauma, motherhood, immigration, addiction and se ...  Show more