Books, Beach, & Beyond

• Curtis Sittenfeld

  Elin and Tim welcome to the podcast Curtis Sittenfeld, the author of Prep, American Wife, and Show, Don’t Tell. They start with Curtis’s favorite books, her time at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop where Elin and her compare stories, and then segue into her debut novel, “the boarding school book of boarding school books”, Prep. They discuss how much of it was inspired by Curtis’s own boarding school experience and compare and contrast it to Elin’s upcoming boarding school novel, The Academy, as well as chat about their favorite campus novels. The three move on to Curtis’s novels inspired by First Ladies, American Wife and Rodham, and they laugh about their favorite SNL skits. This episode is rich with reading recommendations so don’t miss it!Curtis Sittenfeld’s Reading List:PrepAmerican WifeEligibleRomantic ComedyRodhamShow Don’t TellWhat Else Are We Reading in this Episode:Charlotte’s Web by E.B WhiteStuart Little by E.B. WhiteThe Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Secret History by Donna TarttFoster Dade Explores the Cosmos by Nash JenkinsSarah Phillips by Andrea LeeGentlemen and Players by Joanne HarrisI am Charlotte Simmons by Thomas WolfeThe Islanders by Lewis RobinsonGirlfriending by Susanna DanielMy Own Devices by DessaAnimal Instinct by Amy ShearnFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

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• Wally Lamb

  This bonus episode features the live conversation with your host, Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books, at the Nantucket Book Festival with one of his favorite novelists, Wally Lamb. Wally is the author of seven New York Times best-sellers, three of them selections for Oprah’s Book Club, She’s Come Undone, I Know This Much is True, and most recently, The River is Waiting. The two discuss many of Wally’s books, one of Tim’s favorites of all time, I Know This Much is True, and the newest novel, The River is Waiting. They examine its themes, our prison system, addiction, the act of forgiveness, emotional intelligence, and the transformative power of fiction.A Special thank you to our episode sponsor:J.CrewWally Lamb Reading List:She’s Come UndoneI Know this Much is TrueThe Hour I First BelievedCouldn’t Keep it To MyselfI’ll Fly AwayWe Are WaterWishin’ and Hopin’The River is WaitingWhat else are we reading in this episode?Flannery Conner, Anny Tyler, Raymond Carver, John UpdikeGreat Expectations by Charles DickensFlannery O’Conner Collected StoriesRaymond Carver Collected StoriesThe Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph CampbellBird by Bird by Ann LamottPaper Girl by Beth MacyFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

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• Adam Ross

  This bonus episode features the live conversation with your host, Elin Hilderbrand, at the Nantucket Book Festival with Adam Ross, author of Playworld. Playworld is one of Elin’s favorite books she has read in a decade. Adam is the acclaimed author of Mr. Peanut and renowned editor of the Sewanee Review.  Sure to be a conversation to remember, these two masters of their craft have much to discuss about contemporary fiction, the publishing industry, and the art of storytelling.A Special thank you to our episode sponsor:J.CrewAdam Ross Reading List:Mr. PeanutPlayworldLadies and Gentleman: Stories What else are we reading in this episode?The Adventures of Augie March by Saul BellowsFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

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• Carl Hiaasen

  Books, Beach, & Beyond’s first LIVE podcast recording was June 14th at the Nantucket Book Festival where Elin and Tim were in conversation with best-selling author Carl Hiaasen, author of Fever Beach. The three talk about Carl’s career as a journalist turned novelist, setting his novels in the state of Florida, writing satire, his outrageous characters, and writing for both adults and children. Carl discusses how publishing has changed in his long career, engaging in politics, the exuberant writing and humor in his novels, his advice to graduates, and his take on Hollywood adaptations. The audience at the Nantucket Book Festival was in stitches and you will be, too.Carl Hiaasen Books:Double WhammyTourist SeasonFever BeachAssume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You’ll Never HearHootOther Books Mentioned:The Hardy Boys by Franklin W DixonNancy Drew by Carolyn KeeneDavy Barry booksKaren Russell booksErik Larson booksMartin Amos booksChristopher Moore books Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

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• Gayle King

  Our first official episode of Season 3 is with the force that is GAYLE KING! Gayle is an award-winning journalist and co-host of CBS MORNINGS, also editor-at-large of Oprah Daily and hosts “Gayle King in the House,” a live, weekly radio show on SiriusXM. The three discuss their favorite interview topics to engage with writers about, what Gayle was reading as a young girl, how her journalism career started, and some highlights from that journey. The three continue with their reading habits, book recommendations, likes and dislikes in their reading lives, interviewing tips, and the people they would most like to interview someday.A Special Thank you to our Episode SponsorsNantucket Book PartnersBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Island Properties NantucketReading ListElsie Dinsmore by Martha FinleyNancy Drew Books Bobby Twins Books Danielle Steel BooksLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottBeverly Cleary Books Judith Krantz Books Barbara Taylor Bradford BooksTilt by Emma Pattee The River is Waiting by Wally LambI Know This Much is True by Wally LambThe Emperor of Gladness by Ocean VuongBridge of Sighs by Richard RussoFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

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