Bookreporter Talks To

Hosted ByCarol Fitzgerald

“Bookreporter Talks To” is a podcast from The Book Report Network where we host in-depth conversations with authors about the books that we love. We know authors cannot travel everywhere, so we want to bring them to you, wherever YOU may be.


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Lisa Scottoline: Loyalty

Lisa Scottoline talks to Carol Fitzgerald about her second work of historical fiction, LOYALTY. They cover a lot of ground, talking about the trip to Sicily that inspired the characters and the settings. Before heading there, Lisa had done a lot of…

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Sadeqa Johnson: The House of Eve

Sadeqa Johnson joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about THE HOUSE OF EVE, her second work of historical fiction. She explains that the inspiration for the book came from her family history. She also discusses character development and which character came…

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William Landay: All That Is Mine I Carry With Me

William Landay talks to Carol Fitzgerald about ALL THAT IS MINE I CARRY WITH ME, his first book in 11 years following his bestseller, DEFENDING JACOB. They discuss the structure of the novel, which is told in four parts, and why he chose this…

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Bookaccino Book Club: Fiona Davis

Fiona Davis joined Carol Fitzgerald for a “Bookaccino Live” Book Group discussion about her novel, THE MAGNOLIA PALACE. Fiona talked about her inspiration to set the book at the Frick Museum. She shared some terrific photos that gave readers…

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Shelley Read: Go As A River

Shelley Read joins Carol Fitzgerald for a deep-dive conversation about her highly anticipated debut novel, GO AS A RIVER, and the history behind it. Carol has spent a lot of time in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado that Shelley writes about, so this…

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William Kent Krueger: The Levee

William Kent Krueger talks to Carol Fitzgerald about his novella, THE LEVEE, which is available in audio format only. He shares the history of this story, as well as the decision to produce it as an audio original. They talk about the narrator, JD…

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J.T. Ellison: It’s One of Us

J.T. Ellison talks to Carol Fitzgerald about the inspiration for her new thriller, IT’S ONE OF US, as well as her personal story that made it her most emotional book to write. She shares when she learned about sperm donors, as well as what sites…

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Hank Phillippi Ryan: The House Guest

Hank Phillippi Ryan talks to Carol Fitzgerald about her latest thriller, THE HOUSE GUEST, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. She offers insight into her characters, Alyssa and Bree, and explains how she created the cat-and-mouse game in which…

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Jane Harper: Exiles

Jane Harper joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about EXILES, the final book in her Aaron Falk series. She explains why she felt it was time to say goodbye to Falk. The book takes place in a lush area of South Australia, and Jane mentions a trip there that…

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