The Two Cristinas join Mitchell on this week's episode of The Literary Life. Books & Books’ very own Director of Events & Marketing, Cristina Nosti, and Children's Book Buyer, Cristina Russell, talk best books of 2018 and make some great last-minute recommendations for all of the book lovers on your shopping list. And there’s a special appearance by the newest member of the Books & Books family - Baby Rafa Russell! You’ll hear him in the background. Recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.

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Author, Jason Reynolds joins Mitchell on this episode of The Literary Life. From Jason’s early life as a kid who really did not like to read, to becoming a best-selling author and literary star. An inspiring conversation not to be missed. Recorded at Miami Book Fair 2018.

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On this episode of The Literary Life, Mitchell welcomes his friend, American biographer, historian, and political commentator, Doris Kearns Goodwin. The two discuss her life as a presidential historian, best-selling author, her latest book, “Leadership in Turbulent Times” and its connection to today's own times. Recorded at Miami Book Fair 2018.

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Go behind the scenes for a fascinating conversation that is perfectly timed in celebration of Small Business Saturday, November 24th. Mitchell’s guest, Oren Teicher, shares his knowledge of, and passion for, independent bookselling. They will also discuss the launch of this year’s #IndiesGiveBack campaign by best-selling author, Jason Reynolds, at Miami Book Fair 2018.

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Pete Souza, White House Staff Photographer to President Barack Obama, will be kicking off a special seven episode series titled “The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan: Recorded at the Miami Book Fair 2018.” Mitchell and Pete Souza discuss his world famous photos, his *Shade Instagram,* special moments in the Obama White House and what’s to come in American politics.

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Mitchell is joined by the masterful suspense novelist, Jeff Abbott, as he talks about his early influences growing up in East Texas, his development as a writer and the challenges of bringing his books to film and television. The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan is recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.

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Exploring the books, authors and history of The Miami Book Fair, Mitchell is in conversation with Lissette Mendez and Marci Cancio-Bello, responsible for programming of TMBF. With over 600 authors attending, this year’s Fair takes place November 11th-18th and is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

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Michael Reynolds talks with Mitchell about his journey from Australia to becoming publisher of Europa Editions to bringing Elena Ferrante to bestsellerdom across the world and to HBO as a limited series.

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Johnny Temple, the founder and publisher of Akashic Books, joins Mitchell in a freewheeling conversation about Caribbean writing, indie publishing, politics, and the music that started him on his path down the road less traveled. Recorded at Books & Books in Coral Gables, Florida.

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Debra Dean joins The Literary Life discussing her new book, a biography of the artist Jan Yoors and his two wives, teaching MFA students, and her life as an actress. In an engaging conversation with Mitchell, Debra explores the transition *albeit temporary* from fiction like her bestselling “The Madonnas of Leningrad,” to non-fiction, while giving us insight into the making of a writer and teacher.

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