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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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On Beaks & Geeks, we have candid conversations with authors. We seek to learn more about the people behind great books.

    #189: Lexie Elliott

    #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.

    Learn more about the book here: https://bit.ly/2JEit11

    • 13 min
    #188: Gayle Forman

    #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)

    • 14 min
    #187: Clare Mackintosh

    #187: Clare Mackintosh

    Clare MackIntosh, author of LET ME LIE, joins Amy to talk about detective-work, post-it notes, and mental health.

    Learn about the book here: https://bit.ly/2GFiuTL

    • 15 min
    #186: Rebecca Harrington

    #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.
    Learn more about the book here: http://bit.ly/2FS2YVc

    • 21 min
    #185: Melissa Dahl

    #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.

    Learn about the book here: http://bit.ly/2FLk6I5

    • 23 min
    #184: Rhiannon Navin

    #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

    • 18 min

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