Book Imprint | The books that change our lives before the age of 25

Rebecca Thandi Norman | Book Podcast | What to Read | Literature Lover
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Book Imprint is a podcast about the books that change our lives, and how they do it. Host Rebecca Thandi Norman, also the host of Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast, interviews guests about one book that imprinted on them before the age of 25. At Book Imprint, we know that everyone has a story and most people have a book that helped write it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Emma Holten chooses: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

    MAR 24

    Emma Holten chooses: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

    In this live podcast recording at Books & Company, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and cultural historian and author Emma Holten discuss the blockbuster book The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. Emma talks about how this book led her to think about history like solving a mystery, why she recently wanted to re-read it, and the power of "comfort reading." There's a discussion of the book's flaws, its merits, and even its deceptions. This is a fun and wide-ranging talk on a book phenomenon. The talk is followed by a Q&A session. Buy Emma's book Defecit here Follow Emma on Instagram here Buy The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown here This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. The title music is by DJARTMUSIC. We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions or comments, reach out at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com, or follow us at @bookimprintpodcast on Instagram. Affiliate disclosure: Some book links are affiliate links, which means the podcast earns a small commission when you buy through our link. The price does not change whether or not you use our link. We appreciate your support! ___________________ The Da Vinci Code // author Dan Brown // Emma Holten // book podcast // literary podcast // book podcast // reading podcast // what to read Book Imprint is a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? It doesn't have to be the best book, and it doesn't have to be your favorite book; it's about how it affected you. Each episode, a guest shares a book that they feel changed them in some way, at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m
  2. Samantha Weiss-Hills chooses: Redwall by Brian Jacques

    FEB 3

    Samantha Weiss-Hills chooses: Redwall by Brian Jacques

    Join Domino magazine managing editor Samantha Weiss-Hills as she discusses how reading Redwall by Brian Jacques (that's JAKES, btw!) changed her perception of food and food writing. Growing up in a small town in Indiana, Weiss-Hills was first exposed to many types of foods - and the language around them - when she first read this book. Find out how it piqued both her interest and palate.... Read Redwall by Brian Jacques Domino magazine, instagram & Home Front Follow Samantha Weiss-Hills on Instagram & her newsletter, Dinner at 10 More resources: Southern Foodways Alliance The Redwall Cookbook  Redwall animated show on YouTube This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions or comments, reach out at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com, or follow us at @bookimprintpodcast on Instagram. Book Imprint is a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? It doesn't have to be the best book, and it doesn't have to be your favorite book; it's about how it affected you. Each episode, a guest shares a book that they feel changed them in some way, at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  3. 11/03/2025

    Line Miller chooses: The Copenhagen Trilogy by Tove Ditlevsen

    Content warning: this episode contains multiple references to suicide. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out to a loved one or a dedicated hotline: 988 in the USA, or any international hotline that can be found here. This is the first live episode recording of Book Imprint! Taking place at Books & Company in Hellerup, Denmark, this interview took place in front of a live audience, so please be aware that there is some background noise. In this episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman speaks with People's Press CEO and director of publishing Line Miller. A former translator who has worked with some of the biggest publishing houses in Denmark, Line is not only a literature expert, but a translation expert. That comes in useful for her book choice, Tove Ditlevsen's The Copenhagen Trilogy. They discuss what the book (and Tove more generally) means to Danish culture, whether this is truly a memoir, and how to understand this book in terms of its translation. The Q&A session at the end of the evening is also included at the end of the episode. This live recording is one of a three part series. If you're located in Denmark, take a look at the calendar for our next event. Read The Copenhagen Trilogy Find out more about People's Press This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions or comments, reach out at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com, or follow us at @bookimprintpodcast on Instagram. Book Imprint is a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? It doesn't have to be the best book, and it doesn't have to be your favorite book; it's about how it affected you. Each episode, a guest shares a book that they feel changed them in some way, at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m

  4. 06/02/2025

    Lydia Okello chooses: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

    Join Vancouver-based content creator, writer and model Lydia Otello and host Rebecca Thandi Norman in talking about Ann Brashares's 2001 YA classic, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Lydia recounts when they first read the book, how they related to the characters, and whether this book is actually magical realism. Read The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Follow Lydia on Instagram Follow Lydia on TikTok This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions or comments, reach out at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com, or follow us at @bookimprintpodcast on Instagram. Book Imprint is a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? It doesn't have to be the best book, and it doesn't have to be your favorite book; it's about how it affected you. Each episode, a guest shares a book that they feel changed them in some way, at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m

  5. 05/13/2025

    Skye Parrott chooses: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

    Co-founder of Dossier Magazine (both iterations), formerly of Playgirl, Departures, and T-Magazine, Skye Parrott has seen her fair share of good writing. But Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is the book that stands out to her as life-changing, from when she first read it as a young girl to the many (many) time she re-read it afterwards. Skye takes us through her time running photographer Nan Goldin's studio (and whether she thinks its related to this book...), what parts of this book resonated most for her, and the meaningful ways this book covers the journey of girlhood to womanhood. Skye and Rebecca also dive into the question of this book's success, and why it would have been so popular amongst soldiers during WWII (so popular, in fact, that it was published in military edition made to fit in a soldier's pocket!), Read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith Subscribe to the Dossier newsletter Order Dossier Magazine Follow Syke Parrott This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions or comments, reach out at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com, or follow us at @bookimprintpodcast on Instagram. Book Imprint is a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? It doesn't have to be the best book, and it doesn't have to be your favorite book; it's about how it affected you. Each episode, a guest shares a book that they feel changed them in some way, at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m

  6. 04/15/2025

    Tocarra Elise chooses: Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold

    In this episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and comedian & writer Tocarra Elise dive into the 1991 Faith Ringgold classic Tar Beach. Told from the point of view of eight year old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, the book is based on the story quilt by the same artist. Tocarra shares where she was when she first read this book - her local library - what it felt like, and how it continues to impact her today. Tocarra hosts a delightful recap of children's literature via her TikTok and Instagram. Read Tar Beach Listen to Faith Ringold read Tar Beach Watch the Reading Rainbow episode featuring Tar Beach Interested in learning more about the story quilt that inspired the book? Listen to this episode of Why'd They Put That in a Museum? Follow Tocarra Elise on TikTok Follow Tocarra Elise on Instagram Listen to The List, Tocarra's comedy podcast This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions or comments, reach out at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com, or follow us at @bookimprintpodcast on Instagram. Book Imprint is a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? It doesn't have to be the best book, and it doesn't have to be your favorite book; it's about how it affected you. Each episode, a guest shares a book that they feel changed them in some way, at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m

  7. 04/01/2025

    Bonnie J. Baker chooses: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

    Content warning: this episode contains references to sexual assault, child abuse, and suicide. Nashville-based songwriter Bonnie J. Baker comes from an ultra-convservative Christian background and knew she had to leave; Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel The Handmaid's Tale gave her the push she needed, reflecting back to her the oppressive system she lived in, allowing her to identity it and understand that she wasn't alone. In this episode, Bonnie and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss how reading this book in college was a seminal moment in Bonnie's life, the history it reflects, and the future it foreshadows for us in the US right now. They touch on the patheticness of power, Atwood's cut-glass writing style, and the differences between reading this book as a young person and later in life. Read The Handmaid's Tale. Find out more about Bker Music and sign up for Bonnie's newsletter. Follow Bonnie on Instagram. This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions or comments, reach out at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com, or follow us at @bookimprintpodcast on Instagram. Book Imprint is a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? It doesn't have to be the best book, and it doesn't have to be your favorite book; it's about how it affected you. Each episode, a guest shares a book that they feel changed them in some way, at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m

  8. 03/18/2025

    Adam Schatz chooses: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg

    Musician, writer, and record producer Adam Schatz drops in to talk about From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, a 1968 middle grade book by E.L. Konigsburg about two siblings who run away from their suburban Connecticut home to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Are the kids kind of annoying? Yes. Do they talk about money a lot? Also yes. But there's something so charming and grounded about this book that has allowed it to endure as a classic since its release. Adam discusses why this is a real New York City book, how often he goes to the Met (almost never!), and what he forgot about this book before re-reading it for the podcast. Buy From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Listen to Adam's music (as Landlady). Follow Adam on Instagram. Read Adam's advice. Sign up for Adam's Patreon. See The Geometry of Circles. This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions or comments, reach out at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com, or follow us at @bookimprintpodcast on Instagram. Book Imprint is a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? It doesn't have to be the best book, and it doesn't have to be your favorite book; it's about how it affected you. Each episode, a guest shares a book that they feel changed them in some way, at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  9. 02/24/2025

    Michael V. Pina chooses: Playing for Keeps by David Halberstam

    Senior Staff Writer at "The Ringer" Michael V. Pina share the book that showed him what he could do one day, if he worked hard - write about basketball. Playing for Keeps by David Halberstam is the seminal 1999 sports biography that's not exactly a biography - it's about basketball, it's about the NBA, and it's about how sports brings people together. Michael talks through what he loves about the game, if he really thinks Michael Jordan is the GOAT, and the exact moment this book changed his life (it was on an airplane!). And what is a book about Michael Jordan, if we never hear the voice of Michael Jordan? His absence is a question mark that lingers throughout the book.... Read Playing for Keeps by David Halberstam Read Michael's work at The Ringer Follow Michael on Instagram Michael's GQ article on "The Last Dance" and Bill Russell This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions or comments, reach out at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com, or follow us at @bookimprintpodcast on Instagram. Book Imprint is a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? It doesn't have to be the best book, and it doesn't have to be your favorite book; it's about how it affected you. Each episode, a guest shares a book that they feel changed them in some way, at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  10. 02/10/2025

    Anne-Marie Guarnieri chooses: The Andy Warhol Diaries by Andy Warhol & Pat Hackett

    Beauty editor and creative director Anne-Marie Guarnieri shares the book that made her want to move to New York City as a teenager - The Andy Warhol Diaries. She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman dive into the format of the diary (it's written by someone else), the tone of the entries, and how reading the diary can change one's perspective on Andy Warhol as both an artist and a human being. It's a nearly-thousand page tome that's just weird and propulsive enough to make you want to read the whole thing! Read The Andy Warhol Diaries, edited by Pat Hackett Subscribe to Starving for Beauty Follow Anne-Marie on Instagram and see her portfolio This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. Book Imprint is a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? It doesn't have to be the best book, and it doesn't have to be your favorite book; it's about how it affected you. Each episode, a guest shares a book that they feel changed them in some way, at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m

  11. 01/27/2025

    Josh Gondelman chooses: Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar

    In the first episode of season 1, host Rebecca Thandi Norman welcomes comedian and writer Josh Gondelman to discuss the classic kids' comedy book, Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar. They dive into how to structure jokes for kids that still resonate with adults and to how this book is reflected in Josh's own work. How does a comedian build his comedic sensibility? Books are a pretty good start! Read Sideways Stories from Wayside School Subscribe to Josh's newsletter, That's Marvelous! Read Josh's book, Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results Resources we discussed off-mic: Labour Notes How Things Work by Hamilton Nolan Salvo by Kim Kelly Jacobin articles by Alex N. Press Have questions or comments? Get in touch: bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com. Follow along on Instagram at @bookimprintpodcast. This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. Book Imprint is a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? It doesn't have to be the best book, and it doesn't have to be your favorite book; it's about how it affected you. Each episode, a guest shares a book that they feel changed them in some way, at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  12. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing: Book Imprint Podcast

    Book Imprint is a podcast about the books that change our lives before the age of 25; the books that imprint on us. Host Rebecca Thandi Norman, previously host of Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast, interviews each guest about the book that they feel changed their life. From writers to comedians to musicians and anyone else you can imagine, Rebecca takes the perspective that "everyone is interesting," and books affect all of us in deep and specific ways. Join us for season 1! Have questions or comments? Write to us at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com and follow along at @bookimprintpodcast. This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. Book Imprint is a podcast that asks the question: what is a book that changed your life before the age of 25? It doesn't have to be the best book, and it doesn't have to be your favorite book; it's about how it affected you. Each episode, a guest shares a book that they feel changed them in some way, at a young age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

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Book Imprint is a podcast about the books that change our lives, and how they do it. Host Rebecca Thandi Norman, also the host of Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast, interviews guests about one book that imprinted on them before the age of 25. At Book Imprint, we know that everyone has a story and most people have a book that helped write it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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