Novel Gazing Podcast

Novel Gazing Podcast

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Novel Gazing is a biweekly podcast dedicated to news, recommendations, and general goings-on from the world of literary fiction.

Literary Comics

Literary Comics

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? What are some great literary comics? And, what are you reading now? This episode is sponsored by THE LIGHTEST OBJECT IN THE UNIVERSE by Kimi Eisele, now in paperback from Algonquin Books; Dark August by Harper Publishing; and Hey YA, Book Riot’s own podcast about all things young adult lit. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. BOOKS AND TEXTS DISCUSSED: Ke

Jun 30, 2020 • 52:49

Literature in Translation, Part II

Literature in Translation, Part II

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? What are some newly translated books? And, what are you reading now? This episode is sponsored by The Secret Women from Amistad Books, TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations, Book Riot’s personalized reading recommendation service, which now has gifting!, and the Books and Boba podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. BOOKS AND TEXTS DISCUSSED: Book worke

Jun 16, 2020 • 48:57

Interview with Screenwriter Sarah Gubbins about SHIRLEY

Interview with Screenwriter Sarah Gubbins about SHIRLEY

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? What was it like to adapt Shirley Jackson to film? And, what are you reading now? This episode contains a really special interview with Sarah Gubbins, screenwriter of the new release film adaptation, Shirley.  This episode is sponsored by On LightHouses, The Yield, and Shelf Addiction. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. BOOKS AND TEXTS DISCUSSED: #Frigh

Jun 2, 2020 • 44:31

Doorstoppers

Doorstoppers

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? What are some of the best and worst doorstopper books? And, what are you reading now? This episode is sponsored by Lit Stitch: 25 Cross-Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers, made by Book Riot and Abrams, TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes, and The Reading Women podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, o

May 19, 2020 • 47:49

Crossover Hits

Crossover Hits

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? What are some of the best crossover hits? And, what are you reading now? This episode is sponsored by Flatiron Books, publisher of The Paris Hours by Alex George, Libro.FM, and The Reading Women podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. BOOKS AND TEXTS DISCUSSED: “Majority of authors ‘hear’ their characters speak, finds study” by Alison Flood The Come

May 5, 2020 • 59:53

What is the Truth? (Literary Nonfiction)

What is the Truth? (Literary Nonfiction)

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? What are the best books of literary nonfiction? What IS literary nonfiction? And, what are you reading now? This episode is sponsored by Flatiron Books, publisher of The Paris Hours by Alex George and The Reading Women podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. BOOKS AND TEXTS DISCUSSED: The 2020 International Booker Prize Shortlist is Mostly Women Agai

Apr 21, 2020 • 58:57

Literary Fiction that Changed Our Lives

Literary Fiction that Changed Our Lives

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? What are the books of literary fiction that changed your life? And, what are you reading now? This episode is sponsored by Shelf Addiction podcast, Catapult, and The Malevolent Volume by Justin Phillip Reed, published by Coffee House Press. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. BOOKS AND TEXTS DISCUSSED: "Book sales surge as self-isolating readers

Apr 7, 2020 • 1:08:19

Literary Fiction Vs. Genre Fiction

Literary Fiction Vs. Genre Fiction

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? What's the difference between literary fiction and genre fiction? Is one "better" than the other? And, what are you reading? This episode is sponsored by The Winemaker's Wife, Libro FM, and TBR: Tailored Book Recommedations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. BOOKS AND TEXTS DISCUSSED: "What It’s Like to Try to Promote a Book in the Middle of a

Mar 24, 2020 • 45:21

How do you find the books that you read?

How do you find the books that you read?

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? Where do you find the books that you read? How do you decide what to read next? And, what are you reading? This episode is sponsored by Libro FM, Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community, and TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. BOOKS AND TEXTS DISCUSSED: “On the Paradoxes of Toni

Mar 10, 2020 • 51:31

Film Adaptations and Autumn de Wilde on EMMA

Film Adaptations and Autumn de Wilde on EMMA

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? How does Director Autumn de Wilde feel about her new film adaptation of Emma? And, what are you reading? This episode is sponsored by Get Booked: Handsell, Libro FM, and Book Marks, A customizable journal to record your reading life! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. BOOKS AND TEXTS DISCUSSED: “New Literary Prize Will Award Over $100,000 to a F

Feb 25, 2020 • 58:33

How to Read Literary Fiction that Doesn't Want You to Read It

How to Read Literary Fiction that Doesn't Want You to Read It

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like, how to read books that are very difficult to get through. What’s going on in the literary world right now? And, what are you reading? This episode is sponsored by The Stationery Shop; b, Book, and Me; and Book Marks. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. BOOKS AND TEXTS DISCUSSED: “Hillary without Bill: Curtis Sittenfeld rewrites Clinton’s personal history” by Alison Flood “What the Great Russia

Feb 11, 2020 • 50:35

Translated / To Be Translated Literary Fiction

Translated / To Be Translated Literary Fiction

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like, what titles should be translated? What are some of our favorite literary fiction in translation? What’s going on in the literary world right now? And, what are you reading? This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders and Libro.fm. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. BOOKS AND TEXTS DISCUSSED: “A new Missouri bill proposes jailing librarians who provide children “age-inappropriate” books” by

Jan 28, 2020 • 43:06

Is Harry Potter Literary Fiction?

Is Harry Potter Literary Fiction?

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like, is Harry Potter literary fiction? What’s going on in the literary world right now? And, what are you reading? This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders and Libro.fm. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. BOOKS AND TEXTS DISCUSSED: “Without Women The Novel Would Die” by Johanna Thomas-Corr. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte “It’s Time to Fall Back in Love With Zora Neale Hurston” by Jennif

Jan 14, 2020 • 41:33

Defining Art In Two Minutes

Defining Art In Two Minutes

In this introduction to Novel Gazing, hosts Mary Kay and Louise discuss how to define literary fiction and offer up some bookish confessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2019 • 11:00

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