Across the Pond
Across the Pond is a podcast about the most discussed and anticipated books on both sides of the Atlantic. Texas indie bookstore owner Lori Feathers and UK publisher Sam Jordison bring their unique perspectives on the book business, local literary trends, and author news. In each episode Lori and Sam will also provide a critical take on an important book, discussing how it has been anticipated and received on either side of the pond. Exciting US and UK authors occasionally join Lori and Sam to talk about their work.
Podcasting since 2021 • 129 episodes
Across the Pond
Latest Episodes
130. Caleb Klaces, "Mr. Outside"
We talk to Caleb Klaces about his wonderful, Sebaldian novel, Mr. Outside.
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Episode 130
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35:57
129. Simón López Trujillo, "Pedro the Vast"
Author Simón López Trujillo joins us to talk about his novel Pedro the Vast, a multitudinous novel that explores manuel labor, parenting, religion, and corporate greed.
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Episode 129
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50:19
128. Austyn Wohlers, "Hothouse Bloom"
Sam's farming career, and we talk to writer and musician Austyn Wohlers about her intriguing and beautifully written novel, Hothouse Bloom.
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Episode 128
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40:12
127. Xiaolu Guo, "Call Me Ishmaelle"
What we will be reading over the holidays, and we welcome writer Xiaolu Guo to talk about her latest novel, Call Me Ishmaelle. (Hint: There could be a white whale!).
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Episode 127
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39:32
126. Gonzalo C. Garcia, "Telenovela"
We celebrate the publication of Galley Beggar Press's latest book, Telenovela by Gonzalo C. Garcia, and Gonzalo joins us for a wonderful discussion about the novel's themes of artistic failure, family dynamics, and political-social upheaval in ...
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Episode 124
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46:41