Rachel Barenbaum interviews author Leo Vardiashvili’s about his debut novel“Hard By a Great Forest” – a story about a man who fled the Republic of Georgia in the midst of war. It’s a unique tale about the traumas of war and the lasting effects of those families driven not just to survive, but to remember, love and live.…

Rachel Barenbaum interviews author Maura Cheeks who talks about her new novel Acts of Forgiveness. Set in a speculative America, readers navigate a world where the government has approved reparation payments for black Americans – but only if they can prove they are descended from slaves.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Vauhini Vara's story collection, THIS IS SALVAGED, has been named by The New Yorker, Publisher’s Weekly, Vox, and the New York Public Library as one of the best books of the year.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with her colleagues from the Howe Library in Hanover, New Hampshire to discuss their favorite reads from 2023.Door Rachel Barenbaum

This week on Check This Out, host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with Emma Törzs, author of "Ink Blood Sister Scribe." Törzs' debut novel will soon be available in 13 languages. It's a fast paced, magical book about two estranged half-sisters tasked with guarding their family's library of magical books. They work together along with a stranger, a magic…

Episode 109. You may know Ayana Mathis from her debut novel, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie. Published 11 years ago, the excitement and noise around that debut took up all the space and energy Mathis had to write fiction. Her new second novel is called The Unsettled. It’s a mother-daughter-son story that braids two narratives - one from the south and …

John Manuel Arias is a queer Costa Rican-American poet and writer who has lived in the U.S. and in Costa Rica where, as he reports, he shared a house with his grandmother and four ghosts. His debut novel, Where There Was Fire, burst onto the scene in August 2023. Set in Costa Rica, this story follows several generations of women in one family — mot…

This week, host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with Angie Kim, author of the novel "Miracle Creek." Kim was named a finalist for the New American Voices Award. Her latest work, "Happiness Falls" follows the story of family in crisis, after a father goes missing — and the only person who knows what happened to him is the family's non-verbal 14 year old …

This week, host Rachel Barenbaum sits down with Tania James, author of the novels "The Tusk That Did the Damage" and "Atlas of Unknowns." Her latest work, "Loot," has been named to the longlist of the 2023 National Book Award in fiction. In this conversation, Tania James shares her inspiration for "Loot," which gives readers a front-row seat to 18t…

Episode 105. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah on the launch of his phenomenal debut CHAIN-GANG ALL-STARS. Do not miss this book of this author!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 104. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Claire Jimenez on the launch of her debut, WHAT HAPPENED TO RUTHIE RAMIREZ?Door Rachel Barenbaum

Rachel Barenbaum interviews Priya Guns on the launch of her debut novel, YOUR DRIVER IS WAITING.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Rachel Barenbaum interviews debut author Jenny Jackson on the launch of her Instant New York Times Best Seller PINEAPPLE STREET.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Rachel Barenbaum interviews Patricia Park on the launch of her debut YA novel IMPOSTER SYNDROME.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 100. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Ruben Degollado on the launch of his debut novel, THE FAMILY IZQUIERDO. Don't miss this interview of this amazing book!!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 99. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Elena Armas on the launch of her new novel THE AMERICAN ROOMMATE EXPERIMENT. Elena is a brilliant writer who started by self publishing - and grew into a TikTok sensation. After exploding sales, she was picked up by a big publisher and both of her books have been NYTimes instant bestsellers. Don't miss this b…

Episode 98. Rachel Barenbaum interviews debut author Belinda Huijuan Tang about her novel A MAP FOR THE MISSING. Don't miss this amazing book!!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 97. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Kelly J. Ford on the release of her new novel REAL BAD THINGS. This interview is a part of the new literary series CHECK THIS OUT at the Howe Library.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 96. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Jonathan Escoffery on the launch of his debut IF I SURVIVE YOU. This book is already nominated for the National Book Award. Do not miss the book or this interview!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 95 Rachel Barenbaum interviews E.B. Bartels on the launch of her debut GOOD GRIEF. Don't miss this amazing author or interview!!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 94. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Felicia Berliner on the launch of her debut, SHMUTZ. Don't miss it!!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 93. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Zibby Owens on the launch of her debut memoir, BOOKENDS. Do not miss this amazing author or her memoir!!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 92. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Katie Gutierrez on the launch of her debut MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW. This book is fantastic. Don't miss it or this amazing author.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 91. Rachel Barenbaum interviews John Vercher on the launch of his second novel, AFTER THE LIGHTS GO OUT. Don't miss this amazing book or interview.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 90. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Vauhini Vara on the launch of her debut novel THE IMMORTAL KING RAO. This book was unbelievable!! Do not miss this interview.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 89. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Karen Winn on the launch of her debut novel OUR LITTLE WORLD. Don't miss it!!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 88. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Courtney Maum on the launch of her debut memoir THE YEAR OF THE HORSES. The book is heartbreaking and uplifting - brilliant. Don't miss this interview.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 87. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Boris Dralyuk on the launch of his debut poetry collection, MY HOLLYWOOD. Don't miss this amazing interview or collection.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 86. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Kate Quinn on the launch of her new novel THE DIAMOND EYE. This author and this novel are incredible. Do not miss them!!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Special Episode: Caroline Leavitt interviews Rachel Barenbaum on the launch of Rachel's second novel, ATOMIC ANNA.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 85. Author Spotlight. Don't miss this episode!! Rachel Barenbaum interviews Ellen Alpsten on the launch of her second book THE TSARINA'S Daughter, book two in the trilogy.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 84. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Alex Segura on the launch of his novel SECRET IDENTITY. Don't miss this interview!!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 83. Author spotlight. Jennifer Haigh discusses her latest, MERCY STREET, with Rachel Barenbaum. This book is INCREDIBLE. Do not miss it. And don't miss the bonus - writing advice and tips from Jennifer.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 82. Debut author Renee Branum talks about her amazing debut DEFENESTRATE with Rachel Barenbaum.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 81. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Destiny O. Birdsong on the launch of her debut NOBODY'S MAGIC. Don't miss this interview or this amazing book!!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 80. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Sequoia Nagamatsu on the launch of his debut HOW HIGH WE GO IN THE DARK. Don't miss it.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 79 Gwen E. Kirby talks to Rachel Barenbaum about her debut short story collection: SHIT CASSANDRA SAW. This collection and this author are amazing! Don't miss it.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 78. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Clare Chambers on the launch of her eight novel: SMALL PLEASURES. This amazing book was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Don't miss it!!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 77. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Mina Seçkin on the launch of her debut novel: THE FOUR HUMORS. Don't miss it.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 76. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Jenna Blum on the launch of her debut memoir, WOODROW ON THE BENCH. Don't miss this fantastic interview!Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 75. Rachel Barenbaum interviews David Hoon Kim on the launch of his debut PARIS IS A PARTY, PARIS IS A GHOST.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 74. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Zoraida Córdova on the launch of her adult debut, The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina. Don't miss the amazing author. She talks about writing for Star Wars and magical realism.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 73. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Judy Bolton-Fasman on the launch of her debut memoir: ASYLUM.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Rachel Barenbaum interviews the brilliant and lovely Honorée Fanonne Jeffers about her debut novel - THE LOVE SONGS OF W.E.B. DU BOIS.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 71. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Rachel Yoder on the launch of her debut, NIGHTBITCH.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 70. Rachel Barenbaum interviews the incredible and brilliant Charlotte McConaghy on the launch of her new book ONCE THERE WERE WOLVES. McConaghy is the aithor of MIGRATIONS - named Amazon's best book of the year.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 66. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Dariel Suarez on the launch of his debut novel, THE PLAYWRIGHT'S HOUSE.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 65. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Zakiya Dalila Harris on the launch of her debut, THE OTHER BLACK GIRL.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 64. Rachel Barenbaum interviews Rahul Raina on the launch of his debut: HOW TO KIDNAP THE RICH.Door Rachel Barenbaum

Episode 63. Rachel Barenbaum interviews debut author Dawnie Walton on the launch of her debut novel, THE FINAL REVIVAL OF OPAL & Nev.Door Rachel Barenbaum