# people using (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover people using. Page: Feed: --- ## Fertile Senior Citizens with Laurie Frankel _2026-06-08 · Books Are My People_ In this episode, we get a visit from the amazing author, Laurie Frankel, author of the recently published, Enormous Wings. We discuss reproductive freedoms, bodily autonomy, aging and ageism. And I make a very special and bittersweet announcement. Books Mentioned: Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel The Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehmann The Library Book by Susan Orlean The Future by Naomi Alderman… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/486445/episodes/19302950-fertile-senior-citizens-with-laurie-frankel.mp3) ## Meet Melissa Clark - A Force of Nature and My Sister! _2026-05-18 · Books Are My People_ Not only is my sister Melissa Clark a force of nature, she also published a fantastic young adult novel titled Force of Nature! We discuss podcasting, writing for children's television and novel writing on today's episode, plus we offer a slew of book recommendations. This episode is sponsored by To Lay to Rest our Ghosts by Caitlin Hamlton Summie Learn more at caitlinhamiltonmarketing.com Force… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/486445/episodes/19189261-meet-melissa-clark-a-force-of-nature-and-my-sister.mp3) ## Talking Dogs and Art _2026-05-04 · Books Are My People_ Today, we're talking about dogs and art, two of my favorite topics! In The Dog's Gaze: A Visual History, historian Thomas W. Lauqeur investigates why so many dogs are depicted in great works of art. We also chat about the long history of the relationship between humans and dogs. Shownotes: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Dancing Woman by Elaine Nell Orr Books Discussed: The Dog’s Gaze: A Visual… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/486445/episodes/19117900-talking-dogs-and-art.mp3) ## Monsters in the Archives - My Year of Fear with Stephen King _2026-04-20 · Books Are My People_ On episode #164 author and King scholar Caroline Bicks discusses her latest book, Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King . We talk about what makes Stephen King so ubiquitously beloved across generations, how horror stories are a way to face our deepest fears and how King called upon Shakespeare for one of his most famous manuscripts. Plus we get a guest author recommendation… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/486445/episodes/19034699-monsters-in-the-archives-my-year-of-fear-with-stephen-king.mp3) ## Brian Platzer - The Optimists _2026-04-06 · Books Are My People_ On episode 163, I speak with Brian Platzer author of The Optimists . We discuss many things including who influenced the creation of his protagonist and whether or not optimism can be taught. This episode is sponsored by Fangs of Fate by Rebecca Parcha. Click here to listen to the audiobook. Sheila Yasmin Marikar , author of Incidentals recommends With Friends Like You by Amy Chozick. Rebecca… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/486445/episodes/18963499-brian-platzer-the-optimists.mp3) ## Judy Blume: A Life - with Mark Oppenheimer _2026-03-23 · Books Are My People_ On episode 162, I'm visited by biographer Mark Oppenheimer, author of Judy Blume: A Life. We discuss our favorite Judy Blume books, Blume's captivating draw as an author and we share some favorite book recommendations. This episode is sponsored by Fangs of Fate by Rebecca Parcha. Click here to listen to the audiobook. Books Recommended: The Director by Daniel Kehlmann translated Cursed Bread by… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/486445/episodes/18884957-judy-blume-a-life-with-mark-oppenheimer.mp3) ## Booker Prize Nominee Charlotte Wood and The Natural Way of Things _2026-03-09 · Books Are My People_ On episode 161 this week I'm visited by Booker Prize shortlist nominee, Charlotte Wood. We talk about internalized misogyny, systems of oppression, what it’s like to be a Booker Award finalist and Wood's reissue of her 2015 novel, The Natural Way of Things. Books Recommended: So Long, See You Tomorrow, William Maxwell The Old Fire by Elisa Shua Disapin translated by Aneesa Abbas Higgins Delirious… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/486445/episodes/18763437-booker-prize-nominee-charlotte-wood-and-the-natural-way-of-things.mp3) ## Bad Asians - a conversation with author Lillian Li _2026-02-23 · Books Are My People_ This week, on episode 160 of Books Are My People, I speak with Lillian Li author of Bad Asians. We talk about identity, the perils of the internet, and the aftermath of the 2008 recession. Shownotes: How to Commit A Post Colonial Murder by Nina McConigley Vigil by George Saunders Nice Places by Vincent Chu Pedro the Vast by Simón Lopez Trujillo translated by Sophie Hughes House of Monstrous Women… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/486445/episodes/18713410-bad-asians-a-conversation-with-author-lillian-li.mp3) ## Meet Bookish Serial Makers: Monica and Cortney from Craft Cook Read Repeat _2026-02-09 · Books Are My People_ It's a bit of a longer episode today but I couldn’t tear myself away from my new Bay Area Crafty friends: Monica and Cortney from the fantastic podcast Craft Cook Read Repeat. These joyful makers will inspire creativity and curiosity in the kitchen, on the needles on the nightstand and more. And, one of them answers the age-old question "Are Sophie scarves a project for beginning knitters?" Plus,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/486445/episodes/18641134-meet-bookish-serial-makers-monica-and-cortney-from-craft-cook-read-repeat.mp3) ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XuJVgk32N8Qa) _2026-02-09 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## Heated Rivalry: I'm Going There _2026-01-26 · Books Are My People_ Yup, I finally read part of a romance novel and watched two romance shows. Who am I in 2026? In episode #158 I announce some new forthcoming screen adaptations, we get a guest author book recommendation from Nalini Singh, author of Such A Perfect Family and I recommend five books to add to your TBR. Join me on Substack. Books Recommended: Such a Perfect Family Nalini Singh The Midnight Taxi -… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/486445/episodes/18561046-heated-rivalry-i-m-going-there.mp3)