As part of its recent "100 Best Books of the 21st Century" project, The New York Times Book Review is interviewing some of the authors whose books appeared on the list. This week, Isabel Wilkerson joins host Gilbert Cruz to discuss her 2010 book about the Great Migration.
Mar 20
Andy Weir on Writing the Hit Book Behind the Movie ‘Project Hail Mary’
Andy Weir’s first time at the Hollywood rodeo was a singular trip. His debut novel, “The Martian,” went from self-published project to blockbuster, best picture-nominated film starring Matt Damon. His third book, “Project Hail Mary,” was also a sensation, and its adaptation, star ... Show More
39m 1s
Mar 13
Louise Erdrich on Her New Story Collection and the Mystery of Writing
Since the publication of her first novel, “Love Medicine,” in 1984, Louise Erdrich has written fiction, nonfiction, poetry and children’s books. Her work has earned multiple awards, including the National Book Award (“The Round House”) and the Pulitzer Prize (“The Night Watchman” ... Show More
34m 17s
Mar 6
The Avett Brothers’ Bassist on Writing a John Quincy Adams Book
For more than two decades, Bob Crawford has toured the country as the bassist for the Avett Brothers. But long before he began his career as a musician, he was obsessed with American history. After turning that obsession into two podcasts, he has now written his first book, “Amer ... Show More
38m 12s
Feb 2018
Interview with Mira T. Lee
Autumn and Kendra chat with Mira T. Lee, the author of Everything Here is Beautiful, about her debut novel, her road publication, and the importance of discussing the complexities of mental health.
Author Bio
Mira T. Lee's debut novel, EVERYTHING HERE IS BEAUTIFUL, was recently ... Show More
30m 41s
Aug 2025
Jason Mott’s new novel ‘People Like Us’ is metafiction that was almost memoir
In 2021, Jason Mott won the National Book Award for Hell of a Book. Now, he’s out with a new novel called People Like Us, in which two Black writers navigate life in the United States in an era of gun violence. Mott says the book is loosely based on himself – and leans into the a ... Show More
9m 26s
Jun 2021
Interview with Jenny Lawson
In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Jenny Lawson about her most recent book, Broken (in the Best Possible Way), which out now from Henry Holt.
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49m 16s
Sep 2025
David Wright Faladé Reads “Amarillo Boulevard”
<p>David Wright Faladé reads his story “<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/10/06/amarillo-boulevard-fiction-david-wright-falade"><strong>Amarillo Boulevard</strong></a>,” from the October 6, 2025, issue of the magazine. Wright Faladé, the recipient of a Zora Neale H ... Show More
42m 51s
<p><strong>In Episode 201, author Lidija Hilje talks with Sarah about her debut novel, <a href= "https://amzn.to/4jaQ3LD"><u>Slanting Towards the Sea</u></a>. Spanning two decades and one transformative summer in Croatia, <a href="https://amzn.to/4jaQ3LD">Slanting Towards the Sea ... Show More
<p>Paul Theroux joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1958/02/15/the-necklace"><strong>The Necklace</strong></a>,” by V. S. Pritchett, which was published in <em>The New Yorker</em> in 1958. Theroux’s nonfiction books include “<a ... Show More
