The Book Case

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May 14 Laurie Frankel, Impossible Realism and Caroline Bicks’ Childhood Ghosts
Today The Book Case has another two for one. Laurie Frankel’s newest, ENORMOUS WINGS is funny, thought provoking and will have you questioning the vitality of choosing everything in your life from those first steps towards independence to dying with dignity. An incredible read you won’t want to put down. Caroline Bicks talks to us about her newest, MONSTERS IN THE ARCHIVES. In it, she explores the archives of Stephen King’s early works and tells us why he is enormously popular and worthy of academic study. Join us!

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Books mentioned in this week's episode:
Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel
One, Two, Three by Laurie Frankel
Family Family by Laurie Frankel
This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel
The Atlas of Love by Laurie Frankel
Goodbye For Now by Laurie Frankel
Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King by Caroline Bicks
Shakespeare, Not Stirred by Caroline Bicks and Michelle Ephraim

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38 min
May 07 Elizabeth Strout Tries Something New
Elizabeth Strout has departed from Olive Kittredge, Lucy Barton and Burgess Boys; she has even departed from Maine. Her newest, THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY, introduces us to Artie Dam, a teacher in Massachusetts who is just as full of depth, pain and laughter as any character Strout has ever written. Haunted by the divisiveness that has beset our nation, he searches for meaning in his family and his work, and is upended by a secret he never saw coming. A wonderful book full of Strout’s amazing ability to explore the follies and foibles of the human mind, THE THINGS WE NEVER SAY will charm you and such you in. Join us for a conversation about why she chose to depart from her already beloved characters to explore someone new.

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Books mentioned in this week's episode:
The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
Lucy By the Sea by Elizabeth Strout
Oh William! By Elizabeth Strout
My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
Olive Kittredge by Elizabeth Strout
Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout
Amy and Isabelle by Elizabeth Strout
The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout
Abide with Me by Elizabeth Strout
Winter by Elizabeth Strout
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
The News from Dublin by Colm Toibin
Love and Summer by William Trevor

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33 min
April 30 Books for Mother's Day
If you had a mother who was a strong influence in your life, we wanted to honor her with this week’s Book Case episode. Sometimes we want to find all the right words to tell mom how much she meant to us and we can’t find them. This week we share some great books that would make terrific gifts for Mother’s Day. From Mary Laura Philpott to Niall Wiliams to Whoopi Goldberg, there is something in this week’s Book Case for every type of mom. Grab a pen and paper and join us to make your Mother’s Day shopping easy this year. Join us!

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Books mentioned on this week's show:

Where Rivers Part by Kao Kalia Yang
Bits and Pieces by Whoopi Goldberg
The Time of the Child by Niall Williams
Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg
Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott
Class Clown by Dave Barry

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32 min
April 23 Jason Reynolds on Music, Reading and Writing
Jason Reynolds is one of the best young adult writers of our generation. But don’t let the label fool you into thinking that young adult writing hasn’t provided some of the most important books in the American Literary Canon (Catcher in the Rye? To Kill a Mockingbird?). His latest, Soundtrack, explores the life of teenagers busking great music in New York subway stations. It is also about the fact that even though we are born into a family that never leaves us, our chosen family of friends is just as important. Funny, gritty and brilliantly written, this is a book that brings to you all
the sights and smells of New York City, both above and underground. Jason speaks so beautifully also about writing and the importance of reading…well, we got addicted to just listening to him. Join us and you will see why.

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Books mentioned on this week's show:

Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
All American Boys by Jason Reynolds
Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds
Miles Morales, Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds
The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds
When I was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds
As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds
Ghost by Jason Reynolds
Coach by Jason Reynolds
Patina by Jason Reynolds
Sunny by Jason Reynolds
Lu by Jason Reynolds
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
Black Boy by Richard Wright
Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jasmyn Ward
Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon
Monster by Walter Dean Myers

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37 min
April 16 Why Are Boys Falling Behind On Reading?
The Book Case is largely about talking to authors, yes, but we believe that reading is critical for everyone. We believe it is most important for kids, that raising readers is one of the most important duties a parent can perform. But we read a study recently that said boys reading scores
are lower than girls. And not just in the US, boys reading scores are lower
internationally as well. Why? What is the key to teaching boys to read, and to love it for life? We are joined by Dr. Sean Reardon at Stanford author of the study as well as Dr. Nakia Townes President of Accelerate, which is studying how to turn and research into action for our kids. Finally, we are joined by Brayden Piper and his mom Lauren, who have been helped by Accelerate’s efforts to elevate boys love of reading. We had a piece on Good Morning America a few weeks ago that touched on these issues, but in this podcast we take a deep dive. Join us for this important discussion.

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37 min
April 09 Tana French Mixes Ireland and the Old West
We are going full Ireland on this show. First, we talk to the incredible Tana French about her newest, The Keeper. Set in rural Ireland it combines great mystery writing with the classic American Western. Does that sound like it is a long shot? Not with Tana’s talent. We then go from a fascinating conversation with a great author to Hodges and Figgis, our first international bookseller, smack in the middle of Dublin. It’s all Irish and on this week’s Book Case, so pull up a pint and join us.

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Books mentioned on this week's show:
The Keeper by Tana French
In the Woods by Tana French
The Likeness by Tana French
Faithful Place by Tana French
The Searcher by Tana French
The Secret Place by Tana French
Broken Harbor by Tana French
The Witch Elm by Tana French
The Trespasser by Tana French
The Hunter by Tana French
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
The Secret History by Donna Tart
Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Ulysses by James Joyce
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
The City We Became by N.K. Jemison
We by Yevgeny Zamyatin
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
A Psalm From the Wild Built by Becky Chambers
The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury

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44 min
April 02 Jenny Lawson Wants You to Be Okay
Jenny Lawson is Kate’s all time favorite humor author. Obsessed since her first book, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, Kate saw she had a new one out, How to be Okay When Nothing is Okay, and she actually whooped. Loudly. In this book, Jenny shares the different tools and tricks that she uses to try to right the ship, when she is sinking in depression. But this is not your average advice book. It’s hilarious. Seriously. It is also moving, personal, and, well, helpful. Join us when we talk to one of the great humorists of our generation. She also happens to own an independent bookstore in her hometown of San Antonio Texas, Nowhere Books. We talk to their assistant manager and events coordinator, Vicky. Have a listen for a laugh and some good advice….

Find books mentioned The Book Case:
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302
Books in this week's episode:
How to be Okay When Nothing is Okay by Jenny Lawson
Broken (In the Best Possible Way) by Jenny Lawson
Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson
Quietly Hostile by Samantha Kirby
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris

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37 min
March 26 Louise Erdrich and the Art of the Seminal Moment
Louise Erdrich is one of the most important writers of our time. Her award-winning words have created modern classics such as Love Medicine, The Night Watchman and The Sentence. Her newest release, Python’s Kiss, is a collection of short stories, illustrated by Aza Erdrich Abe, her daughter. Each one speaks to turning points…moments that change us and shape us. Louise talks about how her writing shapes her and how she shapes her writing. Aza then joins us to talk about how she brought her mother’s stories to life through her art.

Find books mentioned on The Book Case:
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Books mentioned in this week's episode:
Python’s Kiss by Louise Erdrich, illustrated by Aza Erdrich Abe
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich
The Round House by Louise Erdrich
The Master Butchers Singers Club by Louise Erdrich
The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich
LaRose by Louise Erdrich
The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich
The Bingo Palace by Louise Erdrich
The Antelope Wife by Louise Erdrich
The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich
The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The City We Became by NK Jemison

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33 min
March 19 Elizabeth Berg And a Love Story to Life (Also with Kate DiCamillo and Kelly Yang!)
It’s a TRIPLE header on the Book Case podcast. First, our main guest is Elizabeth Berg, whose newest, Life: A Love Story is a beautifully woven tale of a woman reflecting on what objects she has saved throughout her life and why. Look around your room…are there things in there that means something to you but no one else? Elizabeth Berg writes so deftly that you will want to write your own autobiography in objects. AND, we are joined by the AMAZING Kelly Yang and Kate DiCamillo so they can tell us all about their new podcast, Storykind. JOIN US!

Find books mentioned on The Book Case:
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302
Books mentioned in this week's episode:
Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg
Talk Before Sleep by Elizabeth Berg
Night of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg
The Story of Arthur Trulove by Elizabeth Berg
The Dream Lover by Elizabeth Berg
Until the Real Thing Comes Along by Elizabeth Berg
Joy School by Elizabeth Berg
The Pull of the Moon by Elizabeth Berg
Durable Goods by Elizabeth Berg
Open House by Elizabeth Berg
Say When by Elizabeth Berg
Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler
Charlotte’s Web By EB White
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
The Tale of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo
Top Story by Kelly Yang
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

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34 min
March 12 Joan Lunden Says Good Morning Book Case!
Joan Lunden has been a part of the Gibson family for a long time. Her newest memoir, Joan, is an attempt to look back upon the moments of her life, her life that she has lived at an almost breakneck speed. How did she hold down one of the toughest jobs in journalism, raise a bunch of kids and write a bunch of books? What is life like after GMA? She answers all those questions and gets a chance to reminisce with her old partner, Charlie. Join us.
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Books mentioned on this week's episode:
Joan by Joan Lunden
Good Morning, I’m Joan Lunden by Joan Lunden
Had I Known by Joan Lunden
Why Did I Come Into This Room by Joan Lunden

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36 min

About The Book Case

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Are you stuck in a reading rut? The Book Case makes the case for books outside of your usual genre. Wander the aisles of your local bookstore with Kate and Charlie Gibson and meet fascinating characters who will open your appetite to new categories while deepening your hunger for books. This weekly series will journey cover to cover through the literary world, featuring interviews with best-selling authors, tastemakers, and independent bookstore owners. New episodes post every Thursday.