Paul Theroux, is the author of over 50 books in fiction and nonfiction, which include The Great Railway Bazaar, Motherland,The Bad Angel Brothers, The Lower River, Jungle Lovers, and The Mosquito Coast. In Burma Sahib, Paul's latest novel, he explores one of English literature’s most beloved and controversial figures—George Orwell. In this week's episode of You Are What You Read, Paul takes us through his extensive research of the places Orwell lived, worked and wrote, and draws parallels between Orwell's adventures and his own.  We'd also like to thank our sponsor Book of the Month.  Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Theroux: The World's Most Traveled Writer

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On this week's bonus episode of You Are What You Read we are joined by Julia Quinn, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 40 books, including the blockbuster Bridgerton series. Now streaming on Netflix, the television adaptation of Bridgerton is a global phenomenon produced by Shonda Rhimes. In this 2021 conversation, Julia talks to us about the dazzling adaptation of her books and her exciting plans for the future of the Bridgertons.   Thanks to our wonderful sponsors! This episode of You Are What You Read is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/WHATYOUREAD today to get 10% off your first month. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. We'd also like to thank Book of the Month.  Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Quinn: Bridgerton Forever

On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by actor, producer and director Griffin Dunne to talk about his remarkable new memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club. You know Griffin's work as producer and actor in After Hours; director of Practical Magic and of the documentary The Center Will Not Hold about his aunt, Joan Didion.  The son of Dominick and Ellen Dunne and nephew of Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne, Griffin grew up among literary superstars. His memoir brims with anecdotes about Hollywood’s most dazzling characters: Sean Connery, Janis Joplin, Tom Wolfe, Carrie Fisher, and many more. Griffin and his family found hope even in the darkest of circumstances after the murder of his beloved sister, Dominique. In this episode, Griffin unpacks the absurd, hilarious and heartbreaking stories of his memoir and the love and humor that sustained his family. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors! This episode of You Are What You Read is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/WHATYOUREAD today to get 10% off your first month. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. We'd also like to thank Book of the Month.  Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Dunne: The Friday Afternoon Club

On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. You know Emily's blockbuster titles: Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers, Happy Place, and her latest, Funny Story. Over the years, we've had conversations with Emily about these can't-put-down romances, and now, we bring them to you in a fun, illuminating episode. From Jane Austen to Nora Ephron, we discuss the books and movies that built Emily and launched her into a career as one of the most notable novelists today.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors! This episode of You Are What You Read is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/WHATYOUREAD today to get 10% off your first month. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. We'd also like to thank Book of the Month.  Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer Romance: A conversation with Emily Henry

On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by chef, food writer and bestselling author, Ruth Reichl with her latest novel, The Paris Novel.  Ruth is the former editor in chief of Gourmet magazine, and previously served as restaurant critic for The New York Times, as well as food editor and restaurant critic for the Los Angeles Times. Her popular weekly food newsletter, La Briffe, is hosted on Substack, as is the podcast “Three Ingredients” she produces with Nancy Silverton and Laurie Ochoa. Ms. Reichl has also recently finished producing and starring in a documentary film, Food and Country, which premiered at The Sundance Film Festival and will have a theatrical release this summer. This year, the James Beard Foundation honored Ruth with their Lifetime Achievement Award. This is a delicious, stylish conversation about food, books, and the place on everyone's mind this summer, Paris!  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors! This episode of You Are What You Read is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/WHATYOUREAD today to get 10% off your first month. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. We'd also like to thank Book of the Month.  Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's go to Paris with Ruth Reichl

On this week's bonus episode of You Are What You Read, Whoopi Goldberg joins us for another illuminating conversation about her instant New York Times bestselling memoir, Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me. Thank you to our friends at the 92nd Street Y for hosting us for this conversation with such a wonderful audience. To learn more about upcoming cultural events at this venerable New York City institution, visit www.92ny.org/events.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors! This episode of You Are What You Read is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/WHATYOUREAD today to get 10% off your first month. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. We'd also like to thank Book of the Month.  Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99. Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Theroux: The World's Most Traveled Writer

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