Angie speaks with award-winning journalist Bianca Bosker about how hearing of the existence of ‘The Best Sommelier in the World Competition’ sparked an obsession to become a sommelier herself, a decision that upended her life and led to her best-selling book Cork Dork: A Wine-FUELED Adventure Among The Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste. We also touch upon her latest obsession—the art world—which will be captured in her forthcoming book, Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See, out February 6, 2024. Bianca will be back on the pod in February, to talk about her next riveting read!
Catherine Lacey on crafting her multilayered fictional Biography of X, unknowability, and the mysterious forces that draw people together.
Michael Cecchi-Azzolina on collecting a lifetime’s worth of New York City restaurant tales.
Reid Mitenbuler on getting swept up in explorer Peter Freuchen’s larger-than-life stories.
Revisiting our conversation with Elizabeth Day!
Kate Baer on ‘And Yet’ speaking truth through poetry.
Tarajia Morrell on collaborating with the late chef Fatima Ali and uncovering fascinating characters through food writing.
2022 in books (plus a gift guide!) feat. Ruby Smith.
The Cut’s Jen Ortiz on honing her editing skills and secret YouTube obsessions.
Nimarta Narang, Literary Editor of Brown Girl Magazine, on creating space for a multitude of South Asian stories.
The Bard Behind Bars: Introducing Where There’s a Will
Susan Orlean on living with animals and following her curiosity.
Alyssa Shelasky on 'This Might Be Too Personal.'
Laura Warrell on the 20-year journey to write her new novel Soft, Sweet, Plenty Rhythm.
Cody Keenan on his book, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America
Belletrist's Karah Preiss stops to talk books, family, making TV , and a lot more.
Kal Penn on his memoir You Can't Be Serious.
A Labor Day rerelease: Stanley Tucci
Natasha Sizlo on All Signs Point to Paris
Isaac Fitzgerald on his memoir Dirtbag, Massachusetts.
Safia Elhillo on her new book of poetry, GIRLS THAT NEVER DIE.
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