Is death metal the secret to writing a bestseller? with Elif Shafak
What can Little Women teach modern boys about sisterhood? How does food become a language of love and grief? How does writing in a third language shape your creative rhythm? And why can finishing a masterpiece feel like a tragedy?This week on Ask Penguin, Rhianna is joined by bes ...Show more
How do you adapt East of Eden for screen?
How do you begin breaking down a 600-page American epic to bring it to the screen? How did Florence Pugh capture the essence of the central character Cathy? How did John Steinbeck’s secret writing journals help the screenwriters? And what should you read next if you loved reading ...Show more
In this episode, Ellen sits down with New York Times best selling author Taylor Jenkins Reid. They discuss family dynamics, their mutual love of houses, and the magic of the Hollywood sign.
For author Taylor Jenkins Reid, fame is a brilliant lens through which to examine societal expectations of women. The female celebrities in her glamourous novels all navigate the restrictions put on their behaviour in very different ways, in turn mirroring how all women – famous ...Show more
The friends are sitting down to discuss all things Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Tune in to hear their unpopular opinions, rating, and potential fan cast! Don't forget to follow along on IG and TikTok!