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Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss what’s happening in the world of books with a focus on frontlist and backlist fiction including literary fiction, suspense, historical, memoir and nonfiction.

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Previous Guests

Jane Mount
Jane Mount is an artist and bibliophile known for her unique approach to painting books. With a degree in anthropology, she brings a thoughtful perspective to her work, often exploring themes related to literature and the importance of reading. Jane is also an advocate for discussing banned books and has authored several works, including 'Books Make Good Friends' and 'Bibliophile: an Illustrated Miscellany'. She shares her passion for books through her art and online presence.
Kristen Arnett
Kristen Arnett is an author known for her engaging storytelling and exploration of complex themes in her works. She has gained recognition for her novel 'Stop Me If You've Heard This One', which delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the nuances of identity. Arnett is also active on social media, where she shares insights about her writing process and engages with her readers. In addition to her writing, she contributes to various literary discussions and has a column on Lit Hub titled 'Am I the Literary Asshole'.
Traci Thomas
Traci Thomas is a book podcaster known for her work on THE STACKS, where she interviews authors and discusses various literary topics. She is recognized for her engaging conversations and insights into the book industry, as well as her ability to connect with both readers and writers.
Will Bardenwerper
Will Bardenwerper is an author known for his book 'Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America'. His work often explores themes of community and the cultural significance of sports, particularly baseball, in American society.
Jane Tara
Jane Tara is an Australian author known for her debut adult novel, 'Tilda is Visible'. With a prolific background in writing, she has authored over 100 children's books. Jane is passionate about themes of self-love and the aging process, and she actively engages with her readers through social media and book clubs.
Christine Murphy
Christine Murphy is an accomplished author recognized for her work 'Notes on Surviving the Fire'. She contributes to discussions on literature and shares her favorite reads, enriching the literary community with her insights and recommendations.
Jennifer Caspar
Jennifer Caspar is the founder and owner of Village Well Books & Coffee, a community-focused bookstore-café in Culver City, California. A lifelong lover of books, coffee, and third spaces, she has dedicated her adult life to developing community. With three decades of experience in affordable housing finance and development in Washington DC and Los Angeles, Jennifer realized her dream of creating a supportive community space when she opened Village Well in 2020.
Brett Morrow
Brett Morrow is one of the events coordinators at Village Well Books & Coffee. He is currently involved in organizing the Culver City Book Festival, contributing to the bookstore's mission of fostering community through literary events.

Topics Discussed

banned books Jane Mount anthropology book painting book recommendations clown Kristen Arnett Stop Me If You've Heard This One Eliza Kennedy The Empusium State of Paradise Hot Air Lot Kate & Frida Dry Season Womens Hotel author interviews reading time management memoir literary fiction suspense historical fiction nonfiction self love aging process children's books Culver City Book Festival Village Well Books & Coffee community independent bookstores events
Episodes

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0:00 36:20

The Art of Painting Books with Jane Mount

Hosts
Kristen Arnett
Guests
Jane Mount
Keywords
banned books Jane Mount anthropology book painting book recommendations

On this episode of Books Are My People, I'm visited by artist and bibliophile Jane Mount. We discuss the importance of talking about banned books, her favorite book to paint, and how her degree in anthropology informs her work. 

This episode is sponsored by People of the Titanic by Shawn Carlow

Books Recommended: 

The Adventures of Amina Asarfti by Amina Someone

The Art of Noticing by  Rob Walker 

The Vanished Birds by Simonoa Jiminez

 All that Glitters:  by Orlando Whitfield

The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human by Siddhartha Mukerjee

Life with Picasso by Francoise Gilot 


Amy Shearn, author of Animal Instinct  recommends Being Here is Everything: The Life of Paula Modersohn-Becker by Marie Darrieusseca


Some of Jane's Books:

Books Make Good Friends

Bibliophile:an Illustrated Miscellany

Bibliophile’s Reader’s Journal

Find Jane online: https://janemount.com

Instagram @jane_mount

GIVEAWAY Kristen Arnett Smile if You’ve Heard This One

Book to Film Nickel Boys

The Women’s Hotel

Call the poetry hotline: 385 DIAL-FSG

 

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0:00 34:10

Clowning Around with Kristen Arnett

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unknown
Guests
Kristen Arnett
Keywords
clown Kristen Arnett Stop Me If You've Heard This One book recommendations Eliza Kennedy The Empusium State of Paradise Hot Air Lot Kate & Frida Dry Season Womens Hotel

This week, I'm joined by author Kristen Arnett. We chat about clown and how they relate to her latest novel, Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One. 

Guest Book Author Recommendation: Eliza Kennedy Lucky Night recommends The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk 

Book Recommendations:

State of Paradise by Laura Van Den Berg

Hot Air by Marcy Dermasnky

Lot by Bryan Washington

Kate & Frida by Kim Fey

Dry Season by Melissa Febos

Women’s Hotel by Daniel M. Lavery Substack through my  Read with Me program.

Giveaway: Kristen Arnett’s Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One on Instagram LINK UP Closes April 16th.  

Click here to find out ways in which you can help the attack on Federal funding for libraries. 


On Social Media: Twitter @

Instagram Kristen_Arnett

Blue Sky Kristen Arnett

Substack: Dad Lessons

Link up to her column, Am I the Literary Asshole on Lit Hub

 

 

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0:00 30:32

Book Podcasters Unite!

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unknown
Guests
Traci Thomas Will Bardenwerper
Keywords
book recommendations author interviews reading time management memoir literary fiction suspense historical fiction nonfiction

On this week’s episode of BOOKS ARE MY PEOPLE I’m joined by fellow book podcaster Traci Thomas of THE STACKS. We chat about some of her favorite author interviews, how she manages her reading time and, she even spills the tea regarding what kind of tea Regina Porter sent her after their interview! 

Guest Book Recommendation: Will Bardenwerper author of Homestand Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America recommends The Good Hand: a memoir by Michael Patrick F. Smith


Books Recommended:

One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad

A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

Original Sins by Eve L. Ewing

Private Rites by Julia Armfeld

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins


Other Books Discussed:

North Woods by Daniel Mason

Carry On by Shea Barry Andreoni

Empire of Ruin by Django Wexler

Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

The Partner by John Grisham

Transect of Coexistence Inquiry into Nature Art and Habitat by Illaria Mazzoleni 

Be Ready When The Luck Comes by Ina Garten

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

 

Other Things: 

One for the Books LA ist

Find Traci online at:

Instagarm @thestackpod

Substack: tracithomas

Traci's website

 

 

Links:

Link to Substack Nickel Boys:

Link to Instagram Nickel Boys:

Youtube Bookbinding for the Booker series:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_XVn89hrlI

Link to my handmade upcycled journals.

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0:00 26:09

Refusing to Disappear

Guests
Jane Tara Christine Murphy
Keywords
self love aging process children's books book recommendations literary fiction memoir nonfiction

This week, on episode #141 Jane Tara visits all the way from Australia to discuss her first book written for adults, Tilda is Visible. We talk about self love during the aging process, what it's like to write over 100 children's books and of course, we both recommend books. 

Christine Murphy, author of Notes on Surviving the Fire also recommends a favorite read. 

Books Recommended:

Pictures of You by Emma Grey

The Cafe with No Name by Robert Seethaler

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya

The Pillow Book by Sei Shonagon

Christine Murphy Notes on Surviving the Fire recommends Devolution by Max Brooks

The Great Divide Giveaway Link

One-Day Choir Defying Gravity Link

Read Nickel Boys with me on Substack in March

Find Jane on Social Media:

instagram: @authorjanetara

Facebook: @authorjanetara

Jane's bookclub: Book Queens

Substack: @janetara

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0:00 28:42

Fostering Community at the Culver City Book Festival

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unknown
Guests
Jennifer Caspar Brett Morrow
Keywords
Culver City Book Festival Village Well Books & Coffee community book recommendations independent bookstores events

This week, I speak with Jennifer Caspar, founder and owner of Village Well Books & Coffee and one of their events coordinators, Brett Morrow. We focus on The Culver City Book Festival, Saturday, February 22nd from 10 - 5 pm. I will be there representing Books Are My People. Come say hi! We also talk about the many activities and events held at this wonderful independent bookstore. 

Today’s episode is brought to you by MOLDed: A Memoir of Loss & Resilience - a dark yet humorous journey into the underreported experience of fighting toxic mold.

Books Recommended:

Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray

The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman

The Most by Jessica Anthony

The Great Divide by Christina Enriguez

Cherished Belonging by Gregory Boyle

Cynthia Weiner, guest author of A Gorgeous Excitement recommends Banal Nightmare by Halle Butler

Enter my The Great Divide Giveaway here. Closes March 5th, 2025.

Listen to my interview with Bookshop.org founder, Andy Hunter here on the episode titled: Bookshop.org and the Importance of Independent Bookstores

Jennifer Caspar is founder and owner of Village Well Books & Coffee, a community-focused bookstore-café with a mission: to be a welcoming comfortable community space where people can be inspired and find connection. A life-long lover of books, coffee and third spaces, Jennifer has been focused on developing community for most of her adult life. She worked for 3 decades in Washington DC and Los Angeles in affordable housing finance and development. In 2020 she was able to realize her dream of building a supportive community space when she opened Village Well in downtown Culver City California.

Brett Morrow is one of the events coordinators at Village Well Books & Coffee and is currently organizing the Culver City Book Festival. 

 Learn more about Village Well Books & Coffee here

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