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.

  1. Kate McKean chooses: The World According to Garp by John Iriving

    APR 21

    Kate McKean chooses: The World According to Garp by John Iriving

    Author, literary agent, and the creator of the Agents + Books newsletter Kate McKean read The World According to Garp by John Irving when she was 14. She read it with her high school boyfriend, and still has their jointly-annotated copy. In this episode, Kate and host Rebecca Thandi Norman discuss this classic, wide-ranging novel, including questions like: is this a protest novel (John Irving says yes!) and if so, what is it protesting? Is this a book about writing? How much can you skim without missing the plot? Kate reveals how this book made her feel about being a writer at a young age, what passages she underlined as a teenager, and whether she'd recommend this to other 14 years olds. Read The World According to Garp Subscribe to Agents + Books Read Write Through It by Kate McKean Read Pay Attention To Me by Kate McKean Follow Kate McKean on Instagram 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 World According to Garp // John Irving // Kate McKean // Agents and Book // 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 20m
  2. 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
  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

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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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