Books, Beach, & Beyond

Barbara Kingsolver is the Pulitzer Prize winning, #1 best-selling author of Demon Copperhead, The Bean Trees, and The Poisonwood Bible. Elin, Tim, and Barbara start by telling listeners their favorite literary quotes inspired by a character in Demon Copperhead and then continue into Barbara’s origin story as a reader and a writer. They talk about the importance of setting in Barbara’s books, the Belgian Congo in The Poisonwood Bible, and Charles Dicken’s inspiring Demon Copperhead. They cover Barbara’s writing process, writers’ block, her favorite writers, the three characters in her own books she would take to dinner, and an exclusive on what she is working on next. What an absolutely delightful episode with this literary sensation.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Cartolina90+ CellarsBarbara Kingsolver Reading List:Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverThe Bean Trees by Barbara KingsolverThe Poisonwood Bible by Barbara KingsolverHomeland and Other Stories by Barbara KingsolverAnimal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver What else are we reading in this episode?Far From The Tree by Andrew SolomonA Little Life by Hanya YangagiharaFamily Happiness by Laurie ColwinLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottMartha Quest by Doris LessingShiloh by Bobbie Ann MasonOther Authors Mentioned:Vaclav Havel, Doris Lessing, Marilyn RobinsonFavorite Literary Quotes:Tim’s Literary Quote"What he knew, he knew from books"  -  Hanya Yanagihara, A Little LifeElin Hildebrand's Literary Quote“Once she had divided the world  into the sort of women who had love affairs, and the sort of woman who do not, but now she, a women who did not, did, and with considerable expertise.”  -  Laurie Colwin, Family HappinessBarbara Kingsolver's Literary Quote“Hope is an ability to work for something because it is good, not just because it stands a chance to succeed.”  -  Vaclav HavelFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Our next guest is Liane Moriarty, the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall, The Husband’s Secret, Truly Madly Guilty and her newest, sure to be a best-seller on shelves this month - Here One Moment. Liane comes to us live from Australia and begins with how she got her start writing, the differences in publishing and reading between Australia and the US, the word "bubbler", and favorite places from the land down under. The three dig into Liane’s latest novel Here One Moment and discuss death, fate, fortune tellers, and her writing process and character development for this high-concept novel. They also discuss the pressure writers have to make each new book better, Hollywood adaptations, and Liane’s speed round of favorite books and writers.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsor:Book of the MonthN Magazine and Nantucket CurrentLiane Moriarty's Reading List:Big Little LiesApples Never FallThe Husband’s SecretTruly Madly GuiltyNine Perfect StrangersWhat Alice ForgotThe Last AnniversaryThe Hypnotist’s Love StoryThree WishesWhat else are we reading in this episode:Feeling Sorry for Celia by Jaclyn MoriartyThe Magic Faraway Tree by Enid BlytonBarracuda by Cristos TsiolkasThe Accidental Tourist by Ann TylerFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

Our guest today in this special bonus episode of Books, Beach, & Beyond is Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG, and Emmy Award winner Nicole Kidman. Elin and Tim ask Nicole about what books she loved throughout her life and how that love of literature turned into the passion for storytelling as an actor. They discuss many of Nicole’s book to screen acting portrayals from the Paddington Bear film to playing Virginia Woolf in The Hours. Discussion quickly and enthusiastically segues into The Perfect Couple, Elin’s 2018 novel and the brand-new Netflix limited series of the same name. Nicole talks about her role as Greer Garrison Winbury, what leapt out at her about the project, working with director Susanne Bier, the joy of collaborating with such a dynamic  ensemble cast, upcoming projects, more favorite books, Nantucket, and beyond! This is a don’t miss episode for any fan of Nicole's or literature and film and especially to learn more "behind the scenes" tidbits of your newest TV obsession - The Perfect Couple!A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Book of the MonthNantucket Book PartnersNantucket DreamlandReading ListThe Perfect Couple by Elin HilderbrandThe English Patient by Michael OndaatjeThe Winds of War by Herman WoukThe Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumJaws by Peter BenchleyThe Famous Five by Enid BlytonThe Secret Seven by Enid BlytonAnne of Green Gables by LM MontgomeryPaddington Bear by Michael BondSeven Little Australians by Ethel TurnerFatal Shore by Robert HughesCold Mountain by Charles FrasierPractical Magic by Alice HoffmanMrs. Dalloway by Virginia WoolfThe Hours by Michael CunninghamBig Little Lies by Liane MoriartyPostmortem by Patricia CornwellPortrait of a Lady by Henry JamesThe Human Stain by Philip RothHere One Moment by Liane MoriartyAll Fours by Miranda JulySame As It Ever Was by Claire LombardoShakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judy DenchOther Authors MentionedFyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, John Steinbeck, Tim Winton, Charlotte Bronte, Emily Bronte, Patrick White, Liane Moriarty, Patricia Cornwell, Elizabeth StroutFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!

You asked, we listened! Our guest today is #1 New York best-selling writer Emily Henry, author of Beach Read, Book Lovers, People We Meet on Vacation, Happy Place, and Funny Story. We start with Emily’s origin story as a YA writer turned romance queen we know today. We talk about her first novel Beach Read, the pressure for each new book, introverted writers being in the spotlight, naming characters, Emily’s favorite date night, and the qualities she looks for in new friends. We chat Hollywood adaptations, what makes each Emily Henry book different, and reading your own book reviews online.  Stick around to the end for Emily’s speed round of favorite books and authors and to hear Emily, Elin, and Tim’s favorite rom com films!A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:The Nantucket HotelJohnnie-O – Use code ELIN20 for 20% off your order before October 4, 2024Emily Henry Reading List:Beach ReadBook LoversPeople We Meet on VacationHappy PlaceFunny StoryWho else are we reading?A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J. MaasIron Flame by Rebecca YarrosUprooted by Naomi NovikSpinning Silver by Naomi NovikOther authors mentioned in this episode:Danielle Steele, Judith Krantz, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Jeffrey Archer, Sally Thorne, Jasmine Guillory, Helen Hoang, Dan Brown, Sherry Thomas, Gillian McAllister, and Mhairi McFarlaneFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!