fiction

Episode 23 — Dennis Cooper

Dennis Cooper is the guest. He’s the author of several books, including The Sluts, God Jr., the five novels of the George Miles cycle, and, most recently, The Marbled Swarm, now available from Harper Perennial. “Disquieting, humbling, and sadly beautiful … Continue reading →

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Episode 19 — Elissa Schappell

by Other People with Brad Listi November 20, 2011 author interview podcasts

The guest is Elissa Schappell, author of the story collections Use Me (William Morrow), which was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award, and the brand new Blueprints for Building Better Girls, available now from Simon & Schuster. A former … Continue reading →

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Episode 18 — Katie Arnoldi

by Other People with Brad Listi November 16, 2011 author interview podcasts

Today’s guest: Katie Arnoldi, the bestselling author of three novels: Chemical Pink, The Wentworths, and Point Dume. This one’s gonna blow your mind, people. Just trust me. It’ll make you want to buy a plane ticket. It’ll make you want … Continue reading →

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Episode 17 — Joshua Mohr

by Other People with Brad Listi November 13, 2011 author interview podcasts

Joshua Mohr is the guest. He’s the author of three novels: Some Things That Meant the World to Me, Termite Parade, and, most recently, Damascus. All are available from Two Dollar Radio, one of America’s finest independent presses. “The bard … Continue reading →

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Episode 16 — Gina Frangello

by Other People with Brad Listi November 9, 2011 author interview podcasts

Gina Frangello is the guest. She is the critically acclaimed author of the novel My Sister’s Continent (Chiasmus Press), the story collection Slut Lullabies (Emergency Press), and the forthcoming novel A Life in Men (Algonquin). She is also the esteemed … Continue reading →

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Episode 15 — Jillian Lauren

by Other People with Brad Listi November 6, 2011 author interview podcasts

The guest is Jillian Lauren, author of the memoir Some Girls: My Life in a Harem, a New York Times bestseller, and the brand new novel Pretty, both available from Plume Books. Kirkus calls her a “deft storyteller,” and Antoine … Continue reading →

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Episode 12 — Diana Spechler

by Other People with Brad Listi October 26, 2011 author interview podcasts

A great conversation with Diana Spechler, author of the novels Who By Fire and Skinny, both from Harper Perennial. We get into it. Topics of conversation include: tequila, book tour, cocktail waitressing, pizza delivery, horrible bosses, getting fired, the fact … Continue reading →

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Episode 11 — Adam Levin

by Other People with Brad Listi October 23, 2011 author interview podcasts

Adam Levin is the guest. He’s the author of The Instructions, a 1,030-page novel published by McSweeney’s in late 2010 to great critical acclaim. “Evocative of David Foster Wallace,” writes Rolling Stone, “full of death-defying sentences, manic wit, exciting provocations … Continue reading →

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McSweeney’s ‘Recommends’ Other People

by Other People with Brad Listi October 22, 2011 author interview podcasts

Good news! The editors at McSweeney’s have included Other People in the latest edition of their ‘McSweeney’s Recommends’ column. Some very kind words about the show: My thanks to the folks at McSweeney’s! And: humbling to have the … Continue reading →

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