Today on the pod, Joe talks with Mike Albo about his new book Another Dimension of Us (out January 17). They dive into Mike's process, what it was like growing up in the 80s, feedback from his authenticity readers, the excitement around his audiobook, and of course- curating a new age bookshelf.
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Nov 20
Page to Screen Magic: Authors on Adaptations
Buckle up, book lovers — we’re going full Hollywood this week in an extended edition of Book Lounge! Joe kicks things off with the iconic Louis Sachar, who spills delightful behind-the-scenes tea about writing the Holes screenplay, hanging out on set, and the surreal experience o ... Show More
2h 32m
Nov 13
Food for Thought: Holiday Feasts, Mamrie Hart, and the Books We’re Thankful For
Comedian, writer, and foodie extraordinaire Mamrie Hart joins Joe in the Book Lounge to talk about her new cookbook All I Think About Is Food, her must-haves for holiday hosting, and why laughter really is the secret ingredient.
Then, Carmen, Kevin Norman, and Meara pull up a c ... Show More
1h 46m
Nov 6
Science Fiction Double Feature: Exploring New Worlds through Books
It’s time to go beyond the stars! In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by Alex Segura, Daniel H. Wilson, and Ken Liu for a cosmic conversation on the ever-evolving world of science fiction. They dive into the genre’s growth, the art of writing in shared universe ... Show More
1h 33m
Jan 2024
Book Talk With Founder & CEO of Bookshop.org Andy Hunter
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1749254/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In Episode 133 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Renee welcome guest Andy Hunter, founder and CEO of Bookshop.org . They share what they've been loving lately, t ... Show More
55m 47s
Sep 2020
Tim Ferriss: Best-Selling Author of The Four Hour Work Week, Best of iTunes Podcaster, and Tech Investor
Tim Ferriss discusses being an online influencer, a multiple best-selling author of The Four Hour Work Week and four other books, depression, and why physical exercise is so important to him. People sometimes refer to him as the Oprah of Audio because his podcast has been downloa ... Show More
56m 48s
Apr 2021
Brandon Sanderson (Best-Selling Author) on Writing, Careers and Finding Your Passion
Hey everyone - another bit of an 'in-between'-isode this week. In this episode, Ali talks to Brandon Sanderson - his favourite author of all time. Brandon is a best-selling author who has written books that have sold millions of copies including the incredible fantasy books, Mist ... Show More
1h 34m
Oct 2021
Ep. 355 Under-the-radar books and pivoting back to passion
It has been over five years since Amy Allen Clark brought her amazing book recommendations and reader insights to Sorta Awesome, but this is no trick, it’s all treat - she’s back! Amy sits down with Meg this week to discuss the health and medical challenges she has overcome, and ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2023
Sounds That Sell: How companies entice us with sonic candy
Since the earliest days of commercial radio, companies have been using sound to worm their way into our brains. And over the decades, they’ve come up with all kinds of sonic tactics to make us want, crave and remember their products. In this episode, we take a whirlwind tour thro ... Show More
23m 18s