Interview with Lauren Groff

In Reading Women’s final episode, Kendra and a very special guest reminisce about episodes across Reading Women’s six seasons. Things Mentioned Team Page Books Mentioned Plum Pudding Murder by Joanne Fluke Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey ...  Show more

In this week’s episode, Joce talks with Helen Hoang about her latest novel, The Heart Principle, which is out from Berkley Books. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion ...  Show more

Jacke talks to Alison Strayer, translator of several books by French author Annie Ernaux, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2022. PLUS he talks to author and Chekhov expert Bob Blaisdell about his choice for the last book he will ever read. ANNIE ERNAUX (The Years, Gettin ...  Show more

Happy Indie Bookstore Day! To thank you for listening and supporting The Bookshelf, we have a special treat for you: a recording of our live show from our February Reader Retreat! In this episode, Annie and Hunter chat about the books they wish their favorite authors would wri ...

The Pulitzer Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the country for writers... and last year's winners were just announced this week. So today, we're looking back at two nonfiction authors whose books won the accolade. First, journalist Andrea Elliot speaks to Jane Clyson ...  Show more

#PodcastersForJustice Award-winning author and essayist, Vanessa Veselka, spoke to me about her transformation as an artist, writing out of necessity, and the journey from nervy debut to National Book Award longlist. Vanessa is the author of the debut novel Zazen, which won the P ...  Show more