A special guest stops by to help Jacke talk about life, literature, and one of the world's great masterpieces: The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka. Hope you enjoy!
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789 The 25 Greatest Books of All Time (with Mike Palindrome) | My Last Book with Cass Sunstein
In 2025, Jacke began a countdown of the top 25 greatest books of all time, as part of a series called "25 for 25." In this episode, Jacke reveals the #2 and #1 entries on the list. Then Mike Palindrome, longtime friend and President of the Literature Supporters Club, joins Jacke ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 2024
Par-delà les étoiles, de la vie... [Best-of]
Depuis des années, la NASA, ainsi que d'autres pays, enquêtent sur la possibilité d'une vie extraterrestre. François Garijo, auteur passionné par les sujets inexpliqués, s'est intéressé à ces recherches. Dans cet épisode du podcast "Mystères & Inexpliqués", il met en avant la déc ... Show More
31m 56s
Sep 2024
#273 - La fabuleuse histoire de Dorothée Gilbert, danseuse étoile
Mes chers amis, je suis ravie de vous retrouver aujourd’hui avec une invitée exceptionnelle, que j’ai littéralement pourchassée pendant des années ! C’est une personne que j’admire profondément pour sa grâce, son humilité et son éthique de travail. Il s’agit de Dorothée Gilbert, ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2025
Ian McEwan on Speculative Fiction, Lost Poems and What We Can Know
Ian McEwan is the critically acclaimed author of nineteen novels and two short story collections. His novels include Atonement, Enduring Love, The Children Act and On Chesil Beach, and he is the recipient of many awards including the Booker Prize, the Somerset Maugham Award and t ... Show More
42 m
Sep 2025
ON WRITING... With Salman Rushdie and Kazuo Ishiguro
Welcome to another special edition of How to Fail, where I revisit conversations from the How to Fail archives. Each week, we shine a light on a particular theme, hopefully offering inspiration, perspective and comfort through the words of past guests. This week’s theme is on wri ... Show More
24m 18s
Jun 2025
737. Stay Present In Your Own Story
In this insightful episode, Najwa Zebian, 4x best-selling author, speaker, and creator teaches us that embracing change has the power to enrich our lives. Najwa + Krista explore the nuances of loyalty, self-discovery, and the inspiration behind Najwa’s forthcoming book, The Only ... Show More
13m 46s
