April 2021

We hear from the authors of seven of the most interesting books being released this month. Their subjects include Phillip Roth, frozen yogurt, Helen Frankenthaler, motorcycle races, OxyContin and more.

We hear from the authors of seven of the most interesting books being released this mon... more

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

8 CLIPS51 MINS

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“Phillip Roth: The Biography” by Blake Bailey

Blake Bailey, the author of a new biography about the novelist Phillip Roth, explains his working process with the famous writer during the final years of Roth’s life. From the podcast The Book Review.

“Phillip Roth: The Biography” by Blake Bailey

The Book Review

6 MINS

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“Milk Fed” by Melissa Broder

“Milk Fed” author Melissa Broder reads an excerpt from her brilliant novel about body dysmorphia, frozen yogurt, calorie counting, Jewish identity, lesbian dating rituals in Los Angeles, and backstabbing co-workers. From the podcast Skylight Books.

Skylight Books Podcast Series

7 MINS

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“Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler & New York in the 50’s” by Alex Nemrov

Alexander Nemrov discusses his decision to focus on Helen Frankenthaler’s twenties, when she was just starting to paint. From the podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books.

“Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler & New York in the 50’s” by Alex Nemrov

Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books

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“The Hard Crowd” by Rachel Kushner

Two-time National Book Award finalist Rachael Kushner discusses her brilliant new collection of essays “The Hard Crowd” and what she’s been reading lately. From the podcast Apology.

Apology

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“Empire of Pain” by Patrick Radden Keefe

“Empire of Pain” author Patrick Radden Keefe talks to Chris Hayes about the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma and the manufacturers of OxyContin. From the podcast Why Is This Happening?

“Empire of Pain” by Patrick Radden Keefe

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

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“The Bomber Mafia” by Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell reads an excerpt from his new audiobook “The Bomber Mafia” about innovation in aerial warfare during World War Two. From the podcast Against The Rules.

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis

6 MINS

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“Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie; The Founding Mothers of NPR” by Lisa Napoli

Author Linda Napoli explains to CNN’s Brian Stetler how these four women journalists founded this scrappy start-up known as National Public Radio. From the podcast Reliable Sources.

“Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie; The Founding Mothers of NPR” by Lisa Napoli

Reliable Sources

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“Beautiful Things” by Hunter Biden

President Biden’s son Hunter discusses his decades-long drug addiction and his new book “Beautiful Things” with Marc Maron from the WTF Podcast.

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

7 MINS

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April 2021

“Phillip Roth: The Biography” by Blake Bailey

The Book Review

“Milk Fed” by Melissa Broder

Skylight Books Podcast Series

“Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler & New York in the 50’s” by Alex Nemrov

Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books

“The Hard Crowd” by Rachel Kushner

Apology

“Empire of Pain” by Patrick Radden Keefe

Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

“The Bomber Mafia” by Malcolm Gladwell

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis

“Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie; The Founding Mothers of NPR” by Lisa Napoli

Reliable Sources

“Beautiful Things” by Hunter Biden

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast

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