Chatter on Books

By Torie ClarkeSociety & Culture Arts Books

Chatter on Books episodes

June 17, 2019 Lelia Nebeker and Amanda Quain : Pop Quiz!!
On today's episode (minus David) the gang talk about the great things going on at Calvert Woodley Liquors (and La Cheeserie!), plus Jeanne gives her book report on "Goldfinch". Then they welcome in Lelia Nebeker and Amanda Quain from the independent bookstore "One More Page Books" in Arlington VA, to talk about their love books and what goes on at their store - and they play the "Newlyread Game" with the gang to see how much they know about each other's reading habits, and they finish off with the Deserted Island by talking about books that are too smart for them!
1 hr 14 min
June 10, 2019 Jon Ward : Camelot's End and the Lost Art of Bunting
On today's episode, the gang talk about Art and whether it should be for one person or the whole world, and the influence of technology on books and whether it has been a good thing, and they get an update on Jeanne's book report on "Goldfinch". Then they welcome in author Jon Ward to talk about his book "Camelot's End" which is about the battle between Jimmy Carter and Ted Kennedy for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1980, and they close out with what "hot"books they read as kids!
1 hr 5 min
June 03, 2019 David Maraniss "Dead at 2 Over Par"
On today's show, Jeanne gives an update on her book report, and they all give thoughts on summer reading - what to read and how to read it. Then they welcome in Pulitzer Prize winning author David Maraniss to discuss his latest book "A Good American Family : The Red Scare and My Father", and they close out by talking about what books would make great wedding gifts!
54 min
May 20, 2019 Louis Bayard : Local Legend
On today's show, Torie passes along the next book report to Jeanne, and they read some emails to help with 'Book Club Therapy", and thay have a quick chat on the phone with Emilie Sommer who is the book buyer for the independent book store "East City Book Shop". Then they welcome in their guest author - Louis Bayard to talk about his career of writing historical fiction, and they discuss his latest novel "Courting Mr Lincoln" in detail, and they close out with recommendations for college grads.
1 hr 2 min
May 14, 2019 Nevin Martell : More Yams!
On today's episode, Torie gives her much anticipated book report on Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man", and they discuss whether satire is dead. After that, they welcome in their author - Nevin Martell to about a number of his books - including "Looking For Calvin and Hobbes" and the "Red Truck Bakery Cookbook", and they close the show out by talking about the one cookbook they'd need on the deserted island.
1 hr 8 min
May 06, 2019 Abby Maslin : A True Inspiration
On today's show, the gang begins by weighing on on the controversial ending at the Kentucky Derby. Then Torie gives an update on her book report, and they discuss some interesting theories on Freud. After that, they welcome in author Abby Maslin to discuss her book "Love You Hard : A Memoir of Marriage, Brain Injury, and Reinventing Love" which should inspire us all, and they close out by sharing some of their favorite books about disasters!
52 min
April 29, 2019 Yes She Did!
On today's episode, Torie gives an update on her book report on "Invisible Man", and then the gang discuss whether it's ever ok to ban a book. Then they welcome in their authors : Andrea Flores, Kalisha Dessources Figures, Nita Contreras, and Taylor Lustig, who contributed to "Yes She Can : 10 Stories of Hope and Change from Young Female Staffers of the Obama White House"
56 min
April 22, 2019 Happy Birthday Bard!
On today's episode, Torie gives an update on which book she'll be doing her report on, and the gang discuss the concept of the Great American Novel, and whether that can still be written today. Then they welcome in their author - Chuck Culpepper of the Washington Post - to talk about his book "Bloody Confused : A Clueless American Sportswriter Seeks Solace in English Soccer", and they close things out by talking about their favorite Shakespeare play!
53 min
April 15, 2019 Check the listserv
On today's episode, the gang discusses the sad news of the day with the fire at Notre Dame in Paris. They also talk about using books as fashion accessories (seriously). Then they welcome in their author of the week : Julie Langsdorf and they talk to her about her new novel "White Elephant". And they close out by talking about their favorite book series.
58 min
April 08, 2019 C-I-L-L My Landlord
On today's episode, David is back in studio and he gives Torie a choice of three books for her upcoming book report. Then , in honor of April being National Poetry Month, everyone recites some lines form their favorite poems. After that, they welcome in their guest author - Allan Topol, who talks about how he balances being a lawyer with also being a writer and his his creative process. And they close out by talking about whether it's ok to give up on a book that you aren't enjoying!
59 min

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Chatter On Books is a weekly podcast hosted by Torie Clarke, with co-hosts Claude Jennings and David Aldridge, plus a rotating crew of writers, journalists, and the occasional welcome surprise.