Every once in a while I like to just record on my own! Especially when life gets hectic! We get a guest author recommendation from Kristin Bair, author of Clementine Crane Prefers Not To. I share a story about why I'll never wear white pants again, I talk about the National Book Award fiction contenders and I recommend five great reads. Enjoy! In November, we'll be reading Washington Black and watching the TV series in my online bookclub on Substack. Come join us! Books Recommende...

This week, we're joined by Nick Medina, author of The Whistler. We talk about superstitions, narrative voice and so much more! We also get a book recommendation from Julian Brave NoiseCat, author of We Survived The Night. Books Recommended: Buffalo Hunter Hunter - Stephen Graham Jones The Red Car by Marcy Dermasnky Villain Hitting for Viscous Little Nobodies - Lindsay Wong (this one is forthcoming and not yet listed online.) The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy Angel Down by Da...

On episode 151 Kristine Eckart visits and talks about her new book, Meet Me At Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from the Gilmore Girls. We talk about Rory's booklist, sense of community and important lessons we can learn from the beloved series. Books Recommended: Spells and Forgotten Things by Brianne Randall Hazel Says No by Jessica Burger Gross Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt The Accidental Favorite by Fran Littlewood Babel by RF Kuang Where to find Kristine Eckart Website In...

On episode #150, I sit down with Matthew J. Trafford to talk about his short fiction collection Runs in the Blood. We explore the grounded fantastic—where everyday life meets the surreal—and how queerness, family, and myth shape his stories. Books Discussed: This is It – Matthew Fox Endling - Maria Reva How to Restore A Timeline - Peter Counter The Hounding - Xenobe Purvis Cuckoo – Gretchen Felker-Martin Other Books Mentioned: How to Survive A Bear Attack - Claire Cameron ...

This week, on episode #149 with Laura Dickerman, we discuss her debut novel, HOT DESK - a funny and touching book about two people who share a desk in the publishing industry, some of our favorite books that subvert expectations and, I've decided I only want to read whatever Laura Dickerman has read because she picks the best books! We also get a guest author recommendation from Thomas Schlesser, author of MONA'S EYES. I just so happen to be running a book giveaway for MONA'S EYES over ...

This week, we speak with the delightful Samantha Dion Baker, artist and author of Draw Your Adventures: Making Art to Celebrate Everyday Experiences and Travel Near and Far. This episode is sponsored by The Housekeeper’s Secret by Sandra Schnakenburg. Enter the Mona’s Eyes Giveaway: closes September 15th, 2025 Open to U.S. Mailing addresses only Thank you to Europa Editions for sponsoring this giveaway. Guest author recommendation from Jessica Francis Kane, author of Fonseca. Check ou...

This week, I'm joined by Lisa Pahl who talks about an inventive way to talk about death and dying, through use of The Death Deck. We also discuss books that deal with this topic. The Clouds Far Behind Me by Laurie Lo Cicero Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living by Penny Hawkins Smith Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yin Li The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family by Marguerite Magnuson Learn ...

An adorably short episode where I talk about the Pulitzer winning book of fiction as well as ponder whether or not dead authors' work should be publishing after their death and without their permission. Plus, I recommend five books. The Names by Florence Knapp Sleep by Honor Jones How Not To Drown In A Glass of Water by Angie Cruz Warhol's Muses by Laurence Leamer Is Mother Dead by Videos Hjorth Check out Peggi Kroll Roberts on Instagram. Support the show Get your Books Are My...

Today, I'm in conversation with Annie Hartnett, author of the recently published Road to Tender Hearts. We talk about the inspiration for her protagonist, PJ as well as how many pages she wrote before she sold this novel. Books Recommended: The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett The Red Grove by Tessa Fontaine Tilt by Emma Pattee Women! In! Peril! by Jessie Ren Marshall Three Bags Full by Leoni Swann Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky Guest Recommendation from Dean Van Nguyen, author of Wo...

This week, I'm in conversation with Lauren Steinstra, author of The Beauty of the End. We discuss genetics, how her career in science influenced her work and whether or not people should delete their 23 and Me accounts. Plus, lots of book recommendations. This episode is sponsored by People of the Titanic by Shawn Carlow Andrew Porter, author of The Imagined Life recommends a favorite read. Giveaway: Girls and Their Horses Books Discussed: The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompso...

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...

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 M...

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 Book...

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 ...

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 humoro...

This week, Genaro Trejo, founder of Megacity Review visits and we talk about his new literary and art journal which amplifies underrepresented voices. Author Jane Corey recommends a favorite read and I breakdown my experience during the recent L.A. fires. Jane Corry author of I Died on A Tuesday recommends Tell Me Everything by Elisabeth Strout Recommended Books: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch Homeseeking by Karissa Chen Butter by Asako Yuzuki Playworld by Adam Ross Stolen by An...

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On Episode #138 I share my favorite reads and audiobook listens from 2024 as well as some favorite backlist titles I read this past year. Watch me recommend books on The Mark Thompson Show. Win a copy of Guilt and Ginataan. Click here to enter. Closes Thursday, January 2nd, 2024. Read Faces in the Crowd by Valeria Luisella with me on Substack starting January 6th. Books Recommended: Clean by Alia Trabucco Zeran Still Life With Remorse by Maira Kalman Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar James ...

This week, my favorite guest is back, my dad, writer Ron Clark! Plus, there’s even a special bonus guest. We all giggle. A lot. Then, I go back in time and recommend some of my favorite reads from 2013. This episode is sponsored by Out Like A Lion by Tracey L. Thompson Books Recommended: Life After Life by Atkinson Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt The Flame Throwers by Rachel Kushner The Interestings Meg Wolitzer We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by...

A.D. Rhine - the pseudonym for co-authors Ashlee Cowles and Danielle Stinson are here to discuss their latest novel, Daughters of Bronze, a retelling of Homer's Iliad from the women who were there. This episode is sponsored by Out Like A Lion by Tracey L. Thompson Books Recommended: Horses of Fire by A.D. Rhine Daughters of Bronze by A.D. Rhine A Woman in Berlin: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City: a Diary by Anonymous James by Percival Everett Versailles by Katheryn Davis We Begin at th...