The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan

By Mitchell Kaplan

Mitchell Kaplan has been a bookseller and has owned the independent bookstores Books & Books for over 35 years. He is also co-founder of the acclaimed Miami Book Fair. If you love books, writers o... more

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The podcast currently has 208 episodes available.

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February 23, 2019 James Grippando, from trial lawyer to best-selling author…on his latest thriller: *The Girl in a Glass Box*
On his latest podcast episode, Mitchell welcomes former trial lawyer, New York Times best-selling author and winner of the Harper-Lee Prize for Legal Fiction, “Jim” Grippando. Jim has advice for aspiring writers, talks about his own writing process, and new thriller, “The Girl in the Glass Box.” Along with dessert from The Café, Mitchell and Jim also share what they’re reading these days, on this episode of *The Literary Life.* This conversation was recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. Please listen, share and comment on our podcast landing page or on our social media: @BooksandBooks (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
Host: Mitchell Kaplan
Showrunner: Carmen Lucas
Editor: Andy Stermer
Links:
https://booksandbooks.com/
https://www.jamesgrippando.com/
https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062657831/the-girl-in-the-glass-box/

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47min
February 16, 2019 Marlon James, on his anticipated novel, *Black Leopard, Red Wolf.
Man Booker Prize-winner, Marlon James, sits down with Mitchell and shares many things, such as what inspires him, his favorite books and growing up in Jamaica reading “anything he can get his hands on.”. *Black Leopard,* part one of a trilogy, will soon become a film. Great book, great episode! This conversation was recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. Not to be missed! Please listen, share and comment on our podcast landing page or on our social media: @BooksandBooks (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
Host: Mitchell Kaplan
Showrunner: Carmen Lucas
Editor: Andy Stermer
Links:
https://booksandbooks.com/
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/08/books/review/marlon-jamess-john-crows-devil.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/08/books/review/marlon-james-talks-about-his-epic-new-trilogy.html

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39min
February 09, 2019 Ian Rankin, Scottish crime writer, on his latest novel: “In a House of Lies”
Ian Rankin, “the dean of Scottish detective fiction” and the creator of “tartan noir,” discusses his latest book, “In a House of Lies.” In conversation with David Leiwant…on this episode of “The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan.” This exciting conversation was recorded with the audience in attendance at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida. Not to be missed! Please listen, share and comment on our podcast landing page or on our social media: @BooksandBooks (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
Host: Mitchell Kaplan
Showrunner: Carmen Lucas
Editor: Andy Sturmer
Links:
https://booksandbooks.com/
https://www.ianrankin.net/about/

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39min
February 02, 2019 Fruit of the Winter Institute: Mitchell discusses the buzz books for spring and summer of 2019
Straight from the Winter Institute which took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mitchell reveals and discusses some of the most talked about titles and authors. Recorded at Mitchell’s home…and when you listen to this episode, you’ll know why. Please listen, share and comment on our podcast landing page or on our social media: @BooksandBooks (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
Host: Mitchell Kaplan
Showrunner: Carmen Lucas
Links:
https://booksandbooks.com/
https://www.bookweb.org/
https://www.bookweb.org/wi2019/winter-institute-2019

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40min
January 26, 2019 Min Jin Lee…Best-selling author of “Pachinko,” on her Korean roots, life as a writer, her upcoming book and much more.
Min Jin Lee's novel, "Pachinko" was a finalist for the National Book Awards for Fiction, a The New York Times Bestseller, a Top 10 Books of the Year for BBC, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the NYPL The New York Public Library, and, on more than 75 best books of the year lists in 2017. Now she joins Mitchell for a fascinating conversation on this new episode of The Literary Life. Recorded at Books and Books in Coral Gables, Florida. Please listen, share and comment on our podcast landing page or on our social media: @BooksandBooks (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
Host: Mitchell Kaplan
Showrunner: Carmen Lucas
Editor: Danny Varela
Links:
https://booksandbooks.com/
https://www.minjinlee.com/

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38min
January 19, 2019 Dani Shapiro…on her thought-provoking new memoir, “Inheritance”
Ancestry, identity and a stunning family secret revealed. Author Dani Shapiro joins Mitchell for an extraordinary conversation about her new memoir, “Inheritance” on this new episode of The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan. Please listen, share and comment on our podcast landing page or on our social media: @BooksandBooks (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
Host: Mitchell Kaplan
Showrunner: Carmen Lucas
Links:
https://booksandbooks.com/
https://danishapiro.com/books/inheritance/

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39min
January 12, 2019 Lisa Lucas, Executive Director of the National Book Foundation…
Go behind-the-scenes at The National Book Foundation with Executive Director Lisa Lucas. From identifying finalists to selecting the recipients of the coveted National Book Award... Join Mitchell and Lisa on this fascinating new episode of *The Literary Life.* Recorded at Miami Book Fair 2018. Please listen, share and comment on our podcast landing page or on our social media: @BooksandBooks (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
Host: Mitchell Kaplan
Showrunner: Carmen Lucas
Editor: Andy Stermer
Links:
https://booksandbooks.com/
https://www.nationalbook.org/
https://www.nationalbook.org/awards-prizes/national-book-awards-2018/
https://lifehacker.com/im-national-book-foundation-executive-director-lisa-luc-1820856799

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23min
January 05, 2019 Tayari Jones. Oprah’s Book Club author, award-winning writer, acclaimed essayist and much more…
Tayari Jones, award-winning writer, essayist and professor joins Mitchell on this new episode of The Literary Life podcast. Her latest best-selling novel, *An American Marriage,* was selected by Oprah’s Book Club and is on President Obama’s top 10 books list, 2018. Tayari shares what inspired her to write this acclaimed book, growing up in Atlanta, her typewriter collection, and that call from Oprah. Please listen, share and comment on our podcast landing page or on our social media: @BooksandBooks (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
Host: Mitchell Kaplan
Showrunner: Carmen Lucas
Editor: Andy Stermer
Links:
https://booksandbooks.com/
https://www.tayarijones.com/about/

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30min
December 29, 2018 Tina Brown…author, talk-show host and legendary former editor at Vanity Fair
On this episode of The Literary Life, Mitchell’s guest is Tina Brown, author of “The Diana Chronicles” and “The Vanity Fair Diaries.” Brown was also editor at “Vanity Fair,” “The New Yorker” and founding editor of “The Daily Beast.” Mitchell and Brown share an exciting conversation about her life as a media legend and so much more. Listen and share with your friends. Recorded at Miami Book Fair 2019. Follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @booksandbooks.
Host: Mitchell Kaplan
Showrunner: Carmen Lucas
Editor: Andy Stermer
Links:
https://booksandbooks.com/
https://www.businessinsider.com/tina-brown-vanity-fair-daily-beast-women-in-the-world-2018-4
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/04/tina-brown-on-vanity-fair-princess-diana-womens-rights-and-weinstein.html
https://womenintheworld.com/

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35min
December 22, 2018 Les Standiford, historian, author and Director of Florida International University’s Creative Writing Program
On this special episode of The Literary Life, Mitchell is joined by long-time friend, Les Standiford for a conversation about growing up in Ohio, finding his calling in life as a writer, teaching, upcoming projects and his favorite novel. Please listen, share and comment on @BooksandBooks’ Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.
Host: Mitchell Kaplan
Showrunner: Carmen Lucas
Editor: Andy Stermer
Links:
https://booksandbooks.com/
http://www.les-standiford.com/

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33min

FAQs about The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan:

How many episodes does The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan have?

The podcast currently has 208 episodes available.