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Olympics withdrawal? Try this. Andrew Maraniss joined to talk Inaugural Ballers, the true story of the first womens basketball team. Olympic bonus: his dad
@davidmaraniss.bsky.social wrote Path Lit by Lightning on Jim Thorpe, including the 1912 wins and his medals being stripped.🏅📚🎧 buff.ly/Ih6Fr9V
This week we Chattered with @rebeccaslehmann.bsky.social about The Beheading Game. Anne Boleyn is well-trod ground but Lehmann tackles it with imagination, empathy, and provocative thinking. Couldn’t put it down. 👑📚🎧 Listen now | 🔗 Link in bio | open.spotify.com/episode/6s2W...
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Valentine’s Day, but make it history. 💘📚 @nytimes.com
best seller Ilyon Woo joined us to talk Master Slave Husband Wife, the extraordinary true story of Ellen & William Craft who escaped slavery together in one of the boldest acts of love and courage in American history. 🎧✨ buff.ly/vGBj2Gw
We had him as a guest on our podcast to discuss this phenomenal book! His focus on Coretta Scott King's legacy was so eye opening.
12.02.2026 21:26 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0We just had him as a guest on our podcast to discuss this brilliantly written, meticulously researched book. Can't say enough good things about it!
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Matthew Delmont joins David, Torie, and David Maraniss to discuss Until the Last Gun Is Silent, his examination of Black activism during the Vietnam War. Coretta Scott King and Dwight “Skip” Johnson get their due. If you think you know this chapter of history, think again. 🎙️📚 Listen" buff.ly/OW9tVyM
12.02.2026 21:05 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
If you like knowing what’s really going on behind the scenes, this one’s worth a listen. DeMaurice Smith joined Chatter on Books to talk Turf Wars and the power, labor fights, and leadership battles that shape the game off the field. Call it light prep for the big game!
🎧Listen: buff.ly/2b9GGYV
Huge thanks to jclearyauthor.bsky.social for joining us this week! Excited to have you on board for The Pitch!
29.01.2026 17:50 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Nancy Baenan of Arcadia Books @arcadiabookstore.bsky.social joins us to nominate their first author for THE PITCH. James DeVita’s new novel Sanctuary is post apocalyptic and uncomfortably current. The contest conversations are officially underway. 📚💙 Link in bio or ▶️ www.chatteronbooks.com
29.01.2026 16:38 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
This week on Chatter on Books, @markmedley.bsky.social joins us to talk Live to See the Day, a wide ranging, deeply human look at what keeps people going against impossible odds. Thoughtful, hopeful, and a great conversation. 📚💙 Link in bio or ▶️ www.chatteronbooks.com
28.01.2026 19:39 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0@citylightsbooks.bsky.social Thank you for helping us kick off our first author appearance!
27.01.2026 15:38 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our first nominee for THE PITCH is here! From @citylightsbooks.bsky Rae Alexandra social discusses "Unsung Heroines" a collection of profiles honoring 35 women that shaped the bay area. This begins PITCH author appearances allowing listeners to learn about the writers and their work. buff.ly/KupSs8q
26.01.2026 21:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
We’re excited to launch THE PITCH, a writing contest rooted in independent bookstores. Indie stores nominate one author. One winner gets $5,000 and the nominating bookstore gets $500! Featured authors will appear on Chatter on Books, so tune in to follow the journey. buff.ly/DnzOw3U
23.01.2026 21:29 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The cover of Unsung Heroines by Rae Alexandra
Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area
by Rae Alexandra
Hello Bluesky! Chatter on Books is a podcast for people who love books and love talking about them even more. We love smart readers, sharp questions, and the occasional strong opinion. New episodes drop regularly.
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