What Ya' Readin'? with Stephen King - Interview

 

Excellent interview with Stephen King! He talks about some of his favorite reads in the short, YouTube video above. 

I even added one of the novels he mentioned (Whipple's Castle by Thomas Williams) to my ever growing reading wishlist.

Alta Live - Leigh Bardugo - Author Event

 

I love these weekly 30 minute Alta Live events!!

This week's Alta Live virtual event featured author, Leigh Bardugo.

Leigh Bardugo discussed her creative writing process

and answered audience questions at the end of the interview session.

I enjoyed this excellent live event.

I have yet to read anything written by Leigh Bardugo.

I may just pick up a copy of her novel, The Familiar, to read

in the future.

Have you read anything written by Leigh Bardugo?

If so, which book(s) do you recommend reading by Ms. Bardugo?

Louise Penny Has Cancelled Her USA Book Tour - Audio Interview

I support Louise Penny in her decision to cancel her latest book tour in the USA. Above is an excellent audio interview where Louise Penny articulates her reasons concisely. Who can really blame Ms. Penny for her decision?

Author V. E. Schwab Interview on Redefining the Fantasy Genre

 

I have not read anything written by author, V. E. Schwab, before. However, I have one of her novels, A Darker Shade of Magic, in my 'to be read' pile. Generally, I am not a fantasy genre lover, but I am looking to expand my reading horizons.

Above is a recent interview featuring V. E. Schawb. Now that I've watched the above video on YouTube, I really look forward to reading A Darker Shade of Magic. I am actually hoping to read A Darker Shade of Magic sometime next year as I already have books I hope to read by the end of 2024.

Have read anything written by V. E. Schwab?

Carl Hiaasen on His Love of Florida

 

I've read a couple of Carl Hiaasen's novels, Nature Girl and Skinny Dip, both of which I enjoyed immensely. I like Hiaasen's satirical sense of humor.

I am not really sure why I have not read more of his novels yet, but hopefully I will read more of them in the future.

I enjoyed watching the above video I discovered last week on YouTube.

Margaret Atwood Discusses The Handmaid's Tale

 

I LOVE, Love, love Margaret Atwood and her novel, The Handmaid’s Tale! She's such a brilliant and intelligent woman and writer. I enjoyed watching the above YouTube interview featuring Margaret Atwood.

Enduring Legacy of Stephen King!

It all began 50 years ago when Stephen King's novel, Carrie, was published that his legendary, literary career began. 

Check out the above interview with Stephen King on PBS News as he discusses his writing career.

Are you a Stephen King fan? If so, do you have a favorite novel written by Stephen King? Share in the comment section below!

Salman Rushdie Speaks on Censorship in America with Anderson Cooper

 

Bonnie Garmus Interview on Her "Subversive" Novel "Lessons in Chemistry" From CBS Sunday Morning

 

I have Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus on my ever growing reading wishlist. After watching the above video from CBS Sunday Morning, I now want to read this novel even more! 

Has anyone else read and reviewed Lessons In Chemistry yet? Is this novel as subversive as billed? Does this novel actually live up to its hype? Do let me know in the comments section below!

How Margaret Atwood is making sense of the COVID-19 pandemic

I enjoyed listening to this author interview

with Margaret Atwood. Her take on the COVID-19 pandemic

is interesting and enlightening.

Viet Thanh Nguyen & Maxine Hong Kingston in Conversation

Another wonderful video featuring Viet Thanh Nguyen & Maxine Hong Kingston in conversation. It was a very enlightening conversation between the two of them. I learned a lot of information watching this interview, which is almost 30 minutes in length.