Pages and People: An inside look into Baker Book House

Episode 2


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In this episode of Pages and People, co-hosts Pete McGowan and Su Hecht take listeners on a journey through the world of Baker Book House, exploring the rich landscape of Christian literature. The episode features insightful conversations with Chris Jagger, the fiction buyer at Baker Book House, and authors Robin Jones Gunn and Misu Andrews. Chris shares her experiences in the evolving world of Christian fiction, while Robin discusses her latest novel, 'Tea with Elephants,' and the importance of friendship in storytelling. Mesu delves into her passion for biblical historical fiction, highlighting her new series on King David's brides. The episode emphasizes the significance of community, storytelling, and the transformative power of literature.

Episode Highlights:

Featured Authors and Their Books:

  1. Robin Jones Gunn
    • Book: Tea with Elephants
    • Purchase here
  2. Mesu Andrews
    • Book: Brave
    • Purchase here

Featured Books:

  1. The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold
    • Purchase here
  2. Across the Ages by Gabrielle Meyer
    • Purchase here

Upcoming Events:

  1. Christmas Author Talk with Lynn Austin
    • Date: November 7th, 7-9 pm
    • Reserve your spot here
  2. Storytime with Kate Rietema
    • Date: Saturday, November 9th
    • Reserve your spot here

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Pages and People: An inside look into Baker Book HouseBy Baker Book House