The Book Hunter Podcast

Episode #3: Byron Lane and Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk

Byron Lane [https://byronlane.com], an acclaimed author, playwright, and screenwriter, has written two novels Big Gay Wedding and his debut A Star is Bored, inspired by his time as Carrie Fisher's assistant. Recognized by The New York Times Book Review and People magazine for his humor and warmth, Lane's storytelling extends to the stage and screen. His hit comedy Tilda Swinton Answers An Ad On Craigslist received worldwide acclaim, as did his award-winning web series Last Will & Testicle, lauded as "fearless" by Cosmopolitan. Lane co-starred in and wrote the feature film Herpes Boy, which took home awards from Comic Con and Austin Film Festival. A finalist in Project Greenlight's See Yourself contest with the series trailer for Gay Divorce, Lane also holds two regional Emmy Awards from his journalism career. Originally from New Orleans, he now lives in Palm Springs with his husband, author Steven Rowley, and their rescue dogs. — Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk was (embarrassingly) the first book I've read by this famous author. I absolutely loved it and enjoyed the time spent discussing this title with Byron. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookhunter.pub [https://bookhunter.pub?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode #2: Ryan McRae and Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft

Ryan McRae runs the Literary Apothecary [https://ryanmcrae.net] where he shares his favorite novels, writing advice, and other nerdy findings. Senlin Ascends [https://amzn.to/3PQz7z8] by Josiah Bancroft is a historical fantasy novel that follows a man who loses his wife in a hostile world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookhunter.pub [https://bookhunter.pub?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode #1: KJ Dell'antonia and Gaudy Night by Dorothy Sayers

KJ Dell’atonia is the author of the novels The Chicken Sisters, In Her Boots, and Playing the Witch Card. She also has written two non-fiction books, How to Be a Happier Parent and Reading with Babies, Toddlers, and Twos. She is the former editor and lead writer of the parenting section of the New York Times, is the co-host of the #AmWriting Podcast [https://amwriting.substack.com] and, has a fantastic substack newsletter #AmReading [https://kjda.substack.com] which you should definitely subscribe to. You can find out more about KJ at kjdellantonia.com [https://kjdellantonia.com] or by visiting her substack at kjda.substack.com [https://kjda.substack.com]. Gaudy Night is a mystery written in 1935 by Dorothy L Sayers. It's a book I had never heard of and definitely would never have read if it weren't for KJ. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookhunter.pub [https://bookhunter.pub?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]