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The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan

Mitchell Kaplan has been a bookseller and has owned the independent bookstores Books & Books for over 35 years. He is also co-founder of the acclaimed Miami Book Fair. If you love books, writers o... Read more

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Min Jin Lee…Best-selling author of “Pachinko,” on her Korean roots, life as a writer, her upcoming book and much more.

Min Jin Lee…Best-selling author of “Pachinko,” on her Korean roots, life as a writer, her upcoming book and much more.

Min Jin Lee's novel, "Pachinko" was a finalist for the National Book Awards for Fiction, a The New York Times Bestseller... Read more

26 Jan 2019

37mins

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Taylor Jenkins Reid, on her new rock ’n’ roll novel, *Daisy Jones and the Six*

Taylor Jenkins Reid, on her new rock ’n’ roll novel, *Daisy Jones and the Six*

Taylor Jenkins Reid joins Mitchell for a trippy conversation on her just released novel, *Daisy Jones and the Six.* Set ... Read more

16 Mar 2019

28mins

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Dani Shapiro…on her thought-provoking new memoir, “Inheritance”

Dani Shapiro…on her thought-provoking new memoir, “Inheritance”

Ancestry, identity and a stunning family secret revealed. Author Dani Shapiro joins Mitchell for an extraordinary conver... Read more

19 Jan 2019

38mins

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Dave Cullen, best-selling author of “Columbine,” on his latest book, “Parkland”

Dave Cullen, best-selling author of “Columbine,” on his latest book, “Parkland”

On part one of the latest The Literary Life podcast episode, acclaimed author of Dave Cullen, has a candid conversation ... Read more

2 Mar 2019

46mins

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Pico Iyer, renowned travel writer and philosopher on his new book, “Autumn Light”

Pico Iyer, renowned travel writer and philosopher on his new book, “Autumn Light”

On this episode of “The Literary Life” podcast, Mitchell’s guest is Pico Iyer. Part monk, part reveler, the British born... Read more

10 May 2019

1hr

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Tayari Jones. Oprah’s Book Club author, award-winning writer, acclaimed essayist and much more…

Tayari Jones. Oprah’s Book Club author, award-winning writer, acclaimed essayist and much more…

Tayari Jones, award-winning writer, essayist and professor joins Mitchell on this new episode of The Literary Life podca... Read more

5 Jan 2019

29mins

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Tina Brown…author, talk-show host and legendary former editor at Vanity Fair

Tina Brown…author, talk-show host and legendary former editor at Vanity Fair

On this episode of The Literary Life, Mitchell’s guest is Tina Brown, author of “The Diana Chronicles” and “The Vanity F... Read more

29 Dec 2018

34mins

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James Grippando, from trial lawyer to best-selling author…on his latest thriller: *The Girl in a Glass Box*

James Grippando, from trial lawyer to best-selling author…on his latest thriller: *The Girl in a Glass Box*

On his latest podcast episode, Mitchell welcomes former trial lawyer, New York Times best-selling author and winner of t... Read more

23 Feb 2019

46mins

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Pete Souza, former White House Staff Photographer to President Barack Obama, talks about his latest best-seller, “Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents”

Pete Souza, former White House Staff Photographer to President Barack Obama, talks about his latest best-seller, “Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents”

Pete Souza, White House Staff Photographer to President Barack Obama, will be kicking off a special seven episode series... Read more

17 Nov 2018

31mins

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Jeff Abbott on his latest thriller, the challenges of losing his home, and entering the world of writing for film and television.

Jeff Abbott on his latest thriller, the challenges of losing his home, and entering the world of writing for film and television.

Mitchell is joined by the masterful suspense novelist, Jeff Abbott, as he talks about his early influences growing up in... Read more

10 Nov 2018

38mins

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Best Books of 2018 and Holiday Book Recommendations

Best Books of 2018 and Holiday Book Recommendations

The Two Cristinas join Mitchell on this week's episode of The Literary Life. Books & Books’ very own Director of Eve... Read more

15 Dec 2018

43mins

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Jason Reynolds, National Book Award-nominee, from our Miami Book Fair Series

Jason Reynolds, National Book Award-nominee, from our Miami Book Fair Series

Author, Jason Reynolds joins Mitchell on this episode of The Literary Life. From Jason’s early life as a kid who really ... Read more

8 Dec 2018

34mins

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Doris Kearns Goodwin, PulitzerPrize-winning author and presidential historian, from our Miami Book Fair Series

Doris Kearns Goodwin, PulitzerPrize-winning author and presidential historian, from our Miami Book Fair Series

On this episode of The Literary Life, Mitchell welcomes his friend, American biographer, historian, and political commen... Read more

1 Dec 2018

23mins

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Oren Teicher, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, on indie bookstores and their cultural significance.

Oren Teicher, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, on indie bookstores and their cultural significance.

Go behind the scenes for a fascinating conversation that is perfectly timed in celebration of Small Business Saturday, N... Read more

24 Nov 2018

40mins

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Les Standiford, historian, author and Director of Florida International University’s Creative Writing Program

Les Standiford, historian, author and Director of Florida International University’s Creative Writing Program

On this special episode of The Literary Life, Mitchell is joined by long-time friend, Les Standiford for a conversation ... Read more

22 Dec 2018

32mins

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Lisa See on her new novel, *The Island of Sea Women*

Lisa See on her new novel, *The Island of Sea Women*

Acclaimed author, Lisa See joins Mitchell for a deep, and often humorous, conversation about her Chinese-American ancest... Read more

23 Mar 2019

45mins

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Marlon James, on his anticipated novel, *Black Leopard, Red Wolf.

Marlon James, on his anticipated novel, *Black Leopard, Red Wolf.

Man Booker Prize-winner, Marlon James, sits down with Mitchell and shares many things, such as what inspires him, his fa... Read more

16 Feb 2019

38mins

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Part 2: Dave Cullen, best-selling author of “Columbine,” on his latest book, “Parkland,” and more

Part 2: Dave Cullen, best-selling author of “Columbine,” on his latest book, “Parkland,” and more

On part two of this new The Literary Life podcast episode, acclaimed author of Dave Cullen, continues his conversation w... Read more

9 Mar 2019

28mins

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Ian Rankin, Scottish crime writer, on his latest novel: “In a House of Lies”

Ian Rankin, Scottish crime writer, on his latest novel: “In a House of Lies”

Ian Rankin, “the dean of Scottish detective fiction” and the creator of “tartan noir,” discusses his latest book, “In a ... Read more

9 Feb 2019

38mins

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Lisa Lucas, Executive Director of the National Book Foundation…

Lisa Lucas, Executive Director of the National Book Foundation…

Go behind-the-scenes at The National Book Foundation with Executive Director Lisa Lucas. From identifying finalists to s... Read more

12 Jan 2019

22mins

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