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  • Nerdette Book Club: Sabrina Imbler on ‘How Far the Light Reaches’

    We talk to the author about how they found a deeper sense of self by exploring the lives of sea creatures.

    Feb 7, 2023 read more
    Listen — 24:00
  • Nerdette Book Club: ‘Now Is Not the Time to Panic,’ discussed!

    We discuss the nostalgia and magic in Kevin Wilson’s latest novel.

    Jan 31, 2023 read more
    Listen — 37:51
  • Taking down anti-fat bias with Aubrey Gordon

    Plus, hosts of NPR’s Code Switch join us to discuss the Academy Awards nominations.

    Jan 27, 2023 read more
    Listen — 30:15
  • Undercover: The art of adaptation

    We look at the challenges of bringing a book to the big (or little) screen!

    Jan 20, 2023 read more
    Listen — 19:56
  • Undercover: How audiobooks bring a story to life

    We follow the lifecycle of an audiobook from author to producer to narrator to the sounds coming out of your earbuds!

    Jan 13, 2023 read more
    Listen — 20:12
  • Nerdette Book Club: Kevin Wilson on ‘Now Is Not the Time to Panic’

    Author Kevin Wilson discusses his most personal novel yet.

    Jan 10, 2023 read more
    Listen — 24:33
  • Undercover: The thorny business of book blurbs

    “The road to blurb hell is paved with good intentions.”

    Jan 6, 2023 read more
    Listen — 12:51
  • Nerdette Book Club: ‘Trust,’ discussed!

    We puzzle over Hernan Diaz’s second novel with bookstagrammer Lupita Aquino and critic Hillary Kelly.

    Dec 27, 2022 read more
    Listen — 31:58
  • The best TV shows of 2022

    TV critic Inkoo Kang joins us to unwrap her favorite series of the year.

    Dec 23, 2022 read more
    Listen — 27:59
  • The best books of 2022

    New York Times Books editor MJ Franklin dishes on his top picks of the year!

    Dec 16, 2022 read more
    Listen — 22:29
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