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

June Picks and Madeline Bell Imagines What Jane Austen Would Think of the Present Day

Anton and Nicole run down this month's must read new titles. Plus, Rob and Amber return to interview Madeline Bell, author of their favorite recent romance book- The Austen Affair. Shop these titles and more here: https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-7 Music by "Balkan Jingle" Tjalle

Bonus Episode- Rob and Amber ICYMI

In this bonus episode, we're flashing back to our first episode conversation between Amber and Rob about their thoughts on the Romance genre. Next month, Rob and Amber will return to interview a very special guest. Stay Tuned! Music: "Balkan Jingle" by Tjalle

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