Brett is joined once agin with Renee from itsbooktalk where they discuss their fourth quarter favs as well as giving up one book each they know will be on their best of the year lists. 

Books discussed:

-Running Man by Charlie Engle

-Life & Death & Giants by Ron Rindo

-Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman

-The Director by Daniel Kehlmann

-Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson

-Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicolas Boggs

-The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard

-Minor Black Figures by Brandon Taylor

Some Bright Nowhere by Anne Packer

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In this episode Brett sits down with author Justinian Huang to talk about his new book, Lucky Seed.They discuss his travel life, his hero growing up, writing Asian LA, Hungry Ghost, why a twist needs to be earned, Chinese Palace Dramas and Jackie Collins. 

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In this episode Brett sits down with Quiara Alegria Hudes to discuss her fiction debut, 'The White Hot'. They discuss childhood imagination and when writing started for her. Why Daphne Rubin Vega was the best choice for the audio recording, Siddhartha and story book archetypes, Jagged Little Pill, and the differences between being a novelist vs a playright.

Quiara's website:
https://www.quiara.com/

Quiara's instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/quiaraalegria/

The White Hot playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/show/21rEwC8CJyHViJI0fc4Iro?si=vVt_XOgsQSKHbQ5CtsLMLQ

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In this episode Brett sits down with Lance Garland to discuss his new memoir, 'Out There'. They talk about growing up gay in an ultra conservative home, the Navy SEALS and the physical demands of both that and being a firefighter, why firefighting as a profession, and embracing risk in ones job and in life. 

Lance's website:
https://www.lancegarland.com/

Lance's instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/outtherewithlance/

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In this episode Brett sits down with author Brian Schaefer to discuss his debut novel 'Town & Country'. They delve into his dance history and how that transitioned into writing, what inspired the story, removing outside political influences while writing about politics, and perhaps a favorite musical or two.

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In this episode Brett sits down with author Catherine Newman to discuss her latest book, 'Wreck'. They talk about writing as therapy, kids, empty nesting, growing old, anxiety, long term relationships, and a small casting session on who could play Rocky. 

Catherine's website:

https://www.catherinenewmanwriter.com/

Catherine's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/catherinewman/

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In this episode Brett sits down with writer Max Delsohn to talk about his debut collection of short stories, 'Crawl'. They discuss, trans masculine life in Seattle, what dream profession he wished for, a love for music, a dive into Stephen Sondheim, and his stand up past. 

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https://www.maxdelsohn.com/

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In this episode Brett sits down with author Ron Rindo to talk about his new novel 'Life, & Death, & Giants'. They discuss where the giant idea sprang from, the Amish community, his favorite character in the book, and who was the inspiration for that character, the poetry of Emily Dickinson, and they take a run at which actresses could be right for the character of Hannah. 

Ron's website:

https://ronrindo.com/

ron's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/rrindoauthor/

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In this episode Brett sits down with Kirsten Miller to discuss her new book, 'The Women of Wild Hill'. They talk about her early work in advertising, the things that are passed on through generations, the collective power of women, what she would choose as her magical ability, and the advice she'd give to young women today. 

Kirsten's website:

https://www.kirstenmillerbooks.com

Kirsten's instagram:

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In this episode Brett is joined with returning guest Renee from @itsbooktalk to discuss some of our favs from quarter three, as well as discuss some titles we're excited about in the final quarter of the year! This episode is avail at the link in my bio or from your podcast platform of choice!
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