In today's episode, we interview renowned horror author Stephen Graham Jones. We delve into his latest book, "I Was a Teenage Slasher," and explore his passion for the horror genre. Additionally, we discuss his journey from aspiring farmer to successful writer, and pick his brain for book and movie recommendations!

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About Stephen Graham Jones: Stephen Graham Jones is a prolific American horror author known for his unique blend of contemporary horror and Native American themes. Born in West Texas and a member of the Blackfeet Nation, Jones has written numerous acclaimed novels and short stories, including "The Only Good Indians" and "Mongrels." His work often explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the supernatural.

Read Stephen Graham Jones’s books:

• I Was A Teenage Slasher
• My Heart Is a Chainsaw
• The Only Good Indians
• Mongrels

Books discussed on today's episode:

• Please Stop Trying to Leave Me by Alana Saab
• Mean Spirited by Nick Roberts
• Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs
• The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs

On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we chat with prolific and beloved audiobook narrator Natalie Naudus who shares her journey into the world of audiobooks. We discuss the challenges and rewards of the profession, including the process of bringing characters to life through voice. The episode provides an insider's look at the audiobook industry, and we discuss tips and tricks of the trade, how AI narration is disrupting the industry, her debut novel, and much more.

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About Natalie Naudus: Natalie Naudus is one of the most beloved audiobook narrators working today. She has won an Audie award and nine Earphones awards, and maintains a robust social media following. She lives with her family on a mountain in Virginia. Gay the Pray Away is her debut novel which was released in June 2024.

Read Natalie's book:

• Gay the Pray Away

Books discussed on today's episode:

• Interesting Facts about Space by Emily Austin
• Sucker by Daniel Hornsby
• Grey Dog by Elliott Gish
• Ring by Koji Suzuki

On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we sit down with Christine Bollow, co-owner and events manager for the DC based, community-oriented Loyalty Bookstore. We discuss the importance of book events to communities, Christine’s previous career in audiobooks, how Loyalty raises up young authors and marginalized voices, and our least favorite household chores.

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Books discussed on today’s episode: Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781250824479-light-from-uncommon-stars

Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781549113482

In this episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we interview Kalima DeSuze, the owner of Cafe con Libros, an intersectional feminist bookstore and coffee shop in Brooklyn, New York. Kalima discusses the challenges of running a bookstore, the importance of community support, and the decision-making process behind stocking books. She also talks about the power of book clubs as spaces for discussion and connection, and the role of audiobooks in making reading more accessible.

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Books discussed on today’s episode:

• The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker

On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we speak with Mairi Oliver, a bookseller and owner at Lighthouse Bookshop, a radical bookshop in Edinburgh, Scotland. We discuss the shop's mission as an unapologetically activist radical bookshop and its commitment to promoting diverse voices and fighting for social justice. We also talk about the shop’s Pay It Forward program and the importance of accessibility in the book world.

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Books discussed on today’s episode: Namesake: Essays on a Warrior Woman by N.S. Nuseibeh

On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we sit down with NYT Bestselling author Claire Lombardo. We discuss her new book, Same As It Ever Was, as well as her previous novel, The Most Fun We Ever Had. We dive into her love for writing about family dynamics and the process of crafting realistic dialogue. She also shares what it’s like to be a bookseller at Prairie Lights Books and offers book recommendations.

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About Claire Lombardo: Claire Lombardo's debut novel, The Most Fun We Ever Had, was an instant New York Times bestseller and has been translated or is forthcoming in over a dozen languages. Her second novel, Same As It Ever Was, releases in June 2024. Her short fiction has appeared in, among others, Playboy, Barrelhouse Magazine, Little Fiction, and Longform.

Read Claire’s books:

• Same As It Ever Was
• The Most Fun We Ever Had

Books discussed on today's episode:

• The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
• The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley
• The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
• Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark
• American Mermaid by Julia Langbein
• The Shining by Stephen King
• Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes Hardcover by Eric LaRocca

In the final episode of our first-ever Libro.fm Podcast Extravaganza, we interview author Steven Rowley. We discuss "The Guncle" and its sequel, themes of grief and humor in his books, his experience narrating his own audiobooks, and more. The episode concludes with the hosts discussing plans for Independent Bookstore Day.

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About Steven Rowley: Steven Rowley is the New York Times bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book of 2016, The Editor, named by NPR as one of the Best Books of 2019, The Guncle, a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for 2021 Novel of the Year and winner of the 22nd Thurber Prize for American Humor, and The Celebrants, a TODAY Show Read With Jenna Book Club pick. His fiction has been published in twenty languages. All of his books are in development for feature film or television adaptation.

Read Steven’s books:

• The Guncle
• The Guncle Abroad
• The Celebrants
• Lily and the Octopus
• The Editor

Books discussed on today's episode: Weetzie Bat by Francesca Block

In this episode of the Libro.fm Podcast Extravaganza, Craig and Karen interview Dr. Darcie Little Badger, author of "Elatsoe" and the prequel "Sheine Lende." Dr. Little Badger discusses her background as an oceanographer and her transition to full-time writing, the influence of her family on her work, and indigenous futurism.

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About Dr. Darcie Little Badger: Darcie Little Badger is a Lipan Apache writer with a PhD in oceanography. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, Elatsoe, was featured in Time Magazine as one of the best 100 fantasy books of all time. Elatsoe also won the Locus award for Best First Novel and is a Nebula, Ignyte, and Lodestar finalist. Her second fantasy novel, A Snake Falls to Earth, received a Nebula Award, an Ignyte Award, and a Newbery Honor and is on the National Book Awards longlist. Her third book, Sheine Lende, is the prequel to Elatsoe and will be published in 2024.

Read Darcie’s books:

• Elatsoe
• Sheine Lende
• A Snake Falls to Earth

Books discussed on today's episode:

• Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
• The Grip of It by Jac Jemc
• James by Percival Everett