So Many Books

Douglas Stuart's favorite tweed and Yann Martel considers the Iliad

On the latest episode of So Many Books, Douglas Stuart discusses his latest novel "John of John." He also explains how his background in textiles and weaving informs his writing process. Plus, Yann Martel considers the Iliad and the myths behind the Trojan War. He also reads a passage from his new novel "Son of Nobody" Find these titles and more at www.politics-prose.com Music: "Balkan Jingle" by Tjalle

May Book Picks and Lindy West Wants to Write a Mystery Novel

Our head book buyer Anton is back with his list of can't miss books for this May. Plus, we talked to Lindy West about her new memoir "Adult Braces." Find all titles mentioned here: https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-5 Music is "Balkan Jingles" by Tjalle

National Poetry Month and Remembering Book World

Our staffers Bob, Mishy, Sayan, and Claire read from some of their favorite poems for National Poetry Month. Plus, a tribute to the late Book World section of the Washington Post- featuring Marie Arana, Rita Dove, Michael Dirda, and Ron Charles. All featured poems are in the public domain. Music: "Balkan Jingles" by Tjalle

Lauren Groff and April Picks

In this episode, Anton and Nicole discuss the new books that you won't want to miss this April. Plus, Politics and Prose co-owner Lissa Muscatine chats with author Lauren Groff about her bookstore The Lynx and her new collection "Brawlers". For a list of all the titles mentioned, please visit: https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-3 Music: "Balkan Jingles" by Tjalle

Bsrat Mezghebe, Wil Haygood, and What Makes a Good Book Cover?

We're back for our second episode, and it's a good one! This episode includes: - Our head buyer Anton with his picks for books coming out this March (@1:45) - A reading by debut novelist Bsrat Mezghebe (@ 9:50) - An interview with author Wil Haygood on his new book "The War Within a War" (@ 16:30) - A conversation with book designer Daniel Cantada on what goes into designing a book (@27:15) - A conversation between Donna and Leah of our Children's and Teen's department about how they foster a sense of exploration and discovery in the kids that stop by the store. (@41:50) Shop these titles here: https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-2 Visit Daniel's site: https://danielcantada.com/ Music is "Tjalle" by Balkan Jingles