Ep 383: Juicy, big-hearted family novels

Ep 383: Juicy, big-hearted family novels

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Ep 513: Maggie O’Farrell on writing for the page and screen

Readers, we have a special episode for you today: Anne is talking with one of her favorite authors, Maggie O'Farrell. They're not just talking about one book, one film, or one story today; instead, their conversation explores the creative process, and why certain stories resonate ...  Show more

Ep 512: I'm looking for 5-star stunners

Today's guest has been on a long run of three or three-and-a-half-star reads. This isn't bad, but it's not what she's looking for, so she and Anne dive into this conundrum together. Meredith Wiggins works in library services from her hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, which means she ...  Show more

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