The Book Case

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Are you stuck in a reading rut? The Book Case makes the case for books outside of your usual genre. Wander the aisles of your local bookstore with Kate and Charlie Gibson and meet fascinating characters who will open your appetite to new categories while deepening your hunger for books. This weekly series will journey cover to cover through the literary world, featuring interviews with best-selling authors, tastemakers, and independent bookstore owners. New episodes post every Thursday.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Jason Reynolds on Music, Reading and Writing

    Jason Reynolds is one of the best young adult writers of our generation. But don’t let the label fool you into thinking that young adult writing hasn’t provided some of the most important books in the American Literary Canon (Catcher in the Rye? To Kill a Mockingbird?). His latest, Soundtrack, explores the life of teenagers busking great music in New York subway stations. It is also about the fact that even though we are born into a family that never leaves us, our chosen family of friends is just as important. Funny, gritty and brilliantly written, this is a book that brings to you all the sights and smells of New York City, both above and underground. Jason speaks so beautifully also about writing and the importance of reading…well, we got addicted to just listening to him. Join us and you will see why. Find books mentioned on The Book Case: ⁠https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned on this week's show: Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds All American Boys by Jason Reynolds Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds Miles Morales, Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds When I was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds Ghost by Jason Reynolds Coach by Jason Reynolds Patina by Jason Reynolds Sunny by Jason Reynolds Lu by Jason Reynolds The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka Black Boy by Richard Wright Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jasmyn Ward Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon Monster by Walter Dean Myers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min

  2. 16 APR

    Why Are Boys Falling Behind On Reading?

    The Book Case is largely about talking to authors, yes, but we believe that reading is critical for everyone. We believe it is most important for kids, that raising readers is one of the most important duties a parent can perform. But we read a study recently that said boys reading scores are lower than girls. And not just in the US, boys reading scores are lower internationally as well. Why? What is the key to teaching boys to read, and to love it for life? We are joined by Dr. Sean Reardon at Stanford author of the study as well as Dr. Nakia Townes President of Accelerate, which is studying how to turn and research into action for our kids. Finally, we are joined by Brayden Piper and his mom Lauren, who have been helped by Accelerate’s efforts to elevate boys love of reading. We had a piece on Good Morning America a few weeks ago that touched on these issues, but in this podcast we take a deep dive. Join us for this important discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min

  3. 9 APR

    Tana French Mixes Ireland and the Old West

    We are going full Ireland on this show.  First, we talk to the incredible Tana French about her newest, The Keeper.  Set in rural Ireland it combines great mystery writing with the classic American Western. Does that sound like it is a long shot? Not with Tana’s talent. We then go from a fascinating conversation with a great author to Hodges and Figgis, our first international bookseller, smack in the middle of Dublin. It’s all Irish and on this week’s Book Case, so pull up a pint and join us. Find books mentioned on The Book Case: ⁠https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned on this week's show: The Keeper by Tana French In the Woods by Tana French The Likeness by Tana French Faithful Place by Tana French The Searcher by Tana French The Secret Place by Tana French Broken Harbor by Tana French The Witch Elm by Tana French The Trespasser by Tana French The Hunter by Tana French Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith The Secret History by Donna Tart Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Ulysses by James Joyce  Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien The City We Became by N.K. Jemison We by Yevgeny Zamyatin All Systems Red by Martha Wells A Psalm From the Wild Built by Becky Chambers The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min

  4. 2 APR

    Jenny Lawson Wants You to Be Okay

    Jenny Lawson is Kate’s all time favorite humor author. Obsessed since her first book, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, Kate saw she had a new one out, How to be Okay When Nothing is Okay, and she actually whooped. Loudly. In this book, Jenny shares the different tools and tricks that she uses to try to right the ship, when she is sinking in depression. But this is not your average advice book. It’s hilarious. Seriously. It is also moving, personal, and, well, helpful. Join us when we talk to one of the great humorists of our generation. She also happens to own an independent bookstore in her hometown of San Antonio Texas, Nowhere Books. We talk to their assistant manager and events coordinator, Vicky. Have a listen for a laugh and some good advice…. Find books mentioned The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books in this week's episode: How to be Okay When Nothing is Okay by Jenny Lawson Broken (In the Best Possible Way) by Jenny Lawson Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson Quietly Hostile by Samantha Kirby Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min

  5. 26 MAR

    Louise Erdrich And the Art of the Seminal Moment

    Louise Erdrich is one of the most important writers of our time. Her award-winning words have created modern classics such as Love Medicine, The Night Watchman and The Sentence. Her newest release, Python’s Kiss, is a collection of short stories, illustrated by Aza Erdrich Abe, her daughter. Each one speaks to turning points…moments that change us and shape us. Louise talks about how her writing shapes her and how she shapes her writing.  Aza then joins us to talk about how she brought her mother’s stories to life through her art. Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned in this week's episode: Python’s Kiss by Louise Erdrich, illustrated by Aza Erdrich Abe The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich The Sentence by Louise Erdrich The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich The Round House by Louise Erdrich The Master Butchers Singers Club by Louise Erdrich The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich LaRose by Louise Erdrich The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich The Bingo Palace by Louise Erdrich The Antelope Wife by Louise Erdrich The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler The City We Became by NK Jemison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    32 min

  6. 19 MAR

    Elizabeth Berg And a Love Story to Life (Also with Kate DiCamillo and Kelly Yang!)

    It’s a TRIPLE header on the Book Case podcast. First, our main guest is Elizabeth Berg, whose newest, Life: A Love Story is a beautifully woven tale of a woman reflecting on what objects she has saved throughout her life and why. Look around your room…are there things in there that means something to you but no one else? Elizabeth Berg writes so deftly that you will want to write your own autobiography in objects. AND, we are joined by the AMAZING Kelly Yang and Kate DiCamillo so they can tell us all about their new podcast, Storykind. JOIN US! Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned in this week's episode: Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg Talk Before Sleep by Elizabeth Berg Night of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg The Story of Arthur Trulove by Elizabeth Berg The Dream Lover by Elizabeth Berg Until the Real Thing Comes Along by Elizabeth Berg Joy School by Elizabeth Berg The Pull of the Moon by Elizabeth Berg Durable Goods by Elizabeth Berg Open House by Elizabeth Berg Say When by Elizabeth Berg Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler Charlotte’s Web By EB White Bel Canto by Ann Patchett Front Desk by Kelly Yang The Tale of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo Top Story by Kelly Yang The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    33 min

  7. 12 MAR

    Joan Lunden Says Good Morning Book Case!

    Joan Lunden has been a part of the Gibson family for a long time. Her newest memoir, Joan, is an attempt to look back upon the moments of her life, her life that she has lived at an almost breakneck speed.  How did she hold down one of the toughest jobs in journalism, raise a bunch of kids and write a bunch of books?  What is life like after GMA?  She answers all those questions and gets a chance to reminisce with her old partner, Charlie.  Join us. Find books mentioned on The Book Case: ⁠https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned on this week's episode: Joan by Joan LundenGood Morning, I’m Joan Lunden by Joan LundenHad I Known by Joan LundenWhy Did I Come Into This Room by Joan Lunden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min

  8. 5 MAR

    For Us, Anna Quindlen is ALWAYS More Than Enough

    We have been broadcasting long enough to have what we think of as “authors we always love to talk to” and Anna is one of those.  She is a stunning talent and has thoughts about writing that always knock us out.  So sit down with us to discuss Anna’s latest, More Than Enough, and stay tuned for a great interview with Prologue Books in Ohio. Happy Spring! Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned on this week's episode: More Than Enough By Anna Quindlen After Annie by Anna Quindlen Write for Your Life by Anna Quindlen Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen Miller’s Valley by Anna Quindlen Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen Every Last One by Anna Quindlen Blessings by Anna Quindlen Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting by Anna Quindlen A Short Guide to a Happy Life by Anna Quindlen Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen Rise and Shine by Anna Quindlen Object Lessons by Anna Quindlen One True Thing by Anna Quindlen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34 min
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Are you stuck in a reading rut? The Book Case makes the case for books outside of your usual genre. Wander the aisles of your local bookstore with Kate and Charlie Gibson and meet fascinating characters who will open your appetite to new categories while deepening your hunger for books. This weekly series will journey cover to cover through the literary world, featuring interviews with best-selling authors, tastemakers, and independent bookstore owners. New episodes post every Thursday.

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  • Channel
    GMA
  • Creator
    ABC News | Charlie Gibson, Kate Gibson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    207
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
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