Beaks & Geeks

Lexie Elliott joins Amy to talk about her debut thriller, THE FRENCH GIRL. They talk about friend group dynamics, self-doubt, and a slinky French ghost. Learn more about the book here: https://bit.ly/2JEit11

Gayle Forman, author of IF I STAY, joined Amy to talk about her newest novel, I HAVE LOST MY WAY. They talk about the magic of NYC, how to help someone in need, and how YouTube has changed fame. Learn more about the book here: https://bit.ly/2F8B9UK The illustrator of Pour Your Heart Out is Monica Garwood! Check her out on Instagram (@monicagarwood)

Clare MackIntosh, author of LET ME LIE, joins Amy to talk about detective-work, post-it notes, and mental health. Learn about the book here: https://bit.ly/2GFiuTL

The hilarious Rebecca Harrington joins Amy to talk about her new novel SOCIABLE. They talk pretentious startup culture, that weirdly specific social media tone, and feeling not-quite-cool-enough. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2FS2YVc

Melissa Dahl joins Amy to talk about CRINGEWORTHY, her book all about the science of awkwardness. They discuss reframing emotions, exposure therapy, and all the sweaty, nervous, self-conscious stuff our bodies put us through. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2FLk6I5

Debut novelist Rhiannon Navin joins Amy to talk about her book, ONLY CHILD. Told from the point of view of a six-year-old survivor of a school shooting, the novel grapples with love, grief, and family. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2Eyw2gq

Chanel Cleeton joins Amy to talk about her new book, NEXT YEAR IN HAVANA. They talk about music playlists, the real family story that inspired the novel, and what she learned while researching the revolution. Learn more about the book here:http://bit.ly/2nXyMg9

Brendan Duffy, author of THE STORM KING, joins Amy to talk about sophomore novels, friends who know us better than we know ourselves, and the image of a boy that shaped the novel. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2E6uh9q

Jasmine Guillory joins Amy to talk about her first novel, THE WEDDING DATE. They talk meet-cutes, romantic comedies, tropes in love stories, and much more. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2GsXGvP

Nick Harkaway, author of THE GONE-AWAY WORLD, and TIGERMAN, joins Amy to talk about his massive, thrilling new book, GNOMON. They discuss surveillance, finding stories everywhere, and mind-blowing real-life technology. Read more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2DBtst3

THE IMMORTALISTS author, Chloe Benjamin, joins Amy to talk uncertainty, faith, family, and magic. The interview with the author starts at 10:50. This episode features two special guests! The hosts of the Read It Forward podcast, Abbe and Emma, visit the show for a brief book discussion. Learn more about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2Bh0AB3

Sam Graham-Felsen joins Amy to talk about his first novel, GREEN. Set in 1992 Boston, the book follows middle-schooler David as he grapples with racism and white privilege. Learn more about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2CGAEjS

Tochi Onyebuchi joins Amy to talk about his debut YA fantasy book, BEASTS MADE OF NIGHT. They talk Nigerian food, anime, and much more. Learn about the book and read an excerpt here: bit.ly/2AnpH5v

Brit Bennett, author of THE MOTHERS, joins Amy to talk about nuance in fiction, adapting for the screen, and the value of gossip. Learn more about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2Al5Fav

Francesca Hornak joins Amy to talk about her debut novel, SEVEN DAYS OF US. They discuss creaky family estates, awkward moments, gruesome diseases and much more. Learn about the book and read an excerpt here: http://bit.ly/2iyAiWl

Roger Hodge joins Amy to talk all things Texas. They touch on family history, pilgrimages, Cormac McCarthy, and the borderlands. Learn about the book here: bit.ly/2fYJuyB

Camille Bordas joins Amy to talk about the loneliness of academia, why she likes to imagine which tv shows her characters would watch, and her personal rules for fiction. Learn about the book here: bit.ly/2yaWUTp

Celeste Ng, author of the hit debut novel, EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU joins Amy to talk about her new book, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE. They discuss family secrets, blowing stuff up, empathy in character building and much more. Learn about the book here: bit.ly/2ePk89w

Chiara Barzini joins Amy to talk about her new novel THINGS THAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE EARTHQUAKE. They cover translation, reckless teenage days, and culture shock. Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2wH4mEP

Camille Aubray joins Amy to talk about her book, COOKING FOR PICASSO. They cover provençal cuisine, writing in the south of France, and Picasso's many love affairs. Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2vEfTn2