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On Beaks & Geeks, we have candid conversations with authors. We seek to learn more about the people behind great books.
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#189: Lexie Elliott
Lexie Elliott joins Amy to talk about her debut thriller, THE FRENCH GIRL.
They talk about friend group dynamics, self-doubt, and a slinky French ghost.
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#188: Gayle Forman
Gayle Forman, author of IF I STAY, joined Amy to talk about her newest novel, I HAVE LOST MY WAY. They talk about the magic of NYC, how to help someone in need, and how YouTube has changed fame.
Learn more about the book here: https://bit.ly/2F8B9UK
The illustrator of Pour Your Heart Out is Monica Garwood! Check her out on Instagram (@monicagarwood) -
#187: Clare Mackintosh
Clare MackIntosh, author of LET ME LIE, joins Amy to talk about detective-work, post-it notes, and mental health.
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#186: Rebecca Harrington
The hilarious Rebecca Harrington joins Amy to talk about her new novel SOCIABLE.
They talk pretentious startup culture, that weirdly specific social media tone, and feeling not-quite-cool-enough.
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#185: Melissa Dahl
Melissa Dahl joins Amy to talk about CRINGEWORTHY, her book all about the science of awkwardness. They discuss reframing emotions, exposure therapy, and all the sweaty, nervous, self-conscious stuff our bodies put us through.
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#184: Rhiannon Navin
Debut novelist Rhiannon Navin joins Amy to talk about her book, ONLY CHILD. Told from the point of view of a six-year-old survivor of a school shooting, the novel grapples with love, grief, and family.
Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2Eyw2gq