Read it Forward
Read it Forward
Abbe Wright
Welcome to the Read it Forward Podcast, hosted by Senior Editor Abbe Wright. Every week, she sits down with authors to hear about their latest book, their writing process, and the books on their TBR pile. Abbe also shares what she's reading and serves up book recommendations that are sure to please. Listen along when you’re on the hunt for your next great read. It's Abbe's mission to comb her shelves to bring you the absolute best books out there.
The Adaptables Podcast — Little Fires Everywhere, Episode 1 with R. Eric Thomas
*Listen to Read it Forward's newest podcast!* There’s nothing better than a book-to-screen adaptation. Except maybe dissecting the adaptation with your friends and debating whether or not it does the book justice! Enter The Adaptables, the podcast that dives into your favorite book-to-screen adaptations. In the first episode of The Adaptables, Abbe and Emma dive right into episode 1 of the Hulu adaptation of LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE. They're joined by R. Eric Thomas, Senior Staff Writer of ELLE.com and author of HERE FOR IT. The episode also features cameos from author Celeste Ng. Warning: there will be little spoilers everywhere! Subscribe to The Adaptables wherever you listen to podcasts.
Mar 18, 2020
50 min
Episode 52 - Marlon James and The Giver of Stars
Abbe chats with Marlon James about his novel, Black Leopard, Red Wolf, and his new podcast, Marlon and Jake Read Dead People. She also recommends books for fans of His Dark Materials and reviews The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes.
Jan 8, 2020
30 min
Episode 51 - Holly Whitaker and Green
Abbe talks sobriety with Quit Like a Woman author and sober influencer, Holly Whitaker, and with psychologist Kelly McGonigal about the importance of movement. Abbe also reviews a book she can't stop thinking about: Green by Sam Graham-Felsen.
Dec 31, 2019
42 min
Episode 50 - Isabel Allende and Saints for All Occasions
Abbe sits down with the legendary author Isabel Allende to discuss the Spanish Civil War, the current refugee crisis, Greta Thunberg, and her latest novel, The Long Petal of the Sea.
Dec 24, 2019
31 min
Episode 49 - Abbe and Penguin Random House’s CEO, Madeline McIntosh, Share Their Favorite Books of 2019
Recently, Abbe Wright, Read it Forward’s Senior Editor, was invited to be in conversation with Madeline McIntosh, CEO of Penguin Random House to talk about a topic they both love. Books! Specifically, what their favorite reads of 2019 were and what books they’re looking forward to giving to friends and family this holiday season. Listen to their conversation here.
Dec 17, 2019
27 min
Episode 48 - Jeff Gordinier and The Glass Hotel
Abbe talks tacos and rock star chefs with food critic and memoirist Jeff Gordinier, reviews Emily St. John Mandel's forthcoming novel, The Glass Hotel, and plays everyone's favorite game: Guess the Celebrity Audiobook Narrator!
Nov 26, 2019
40 min
Episode 47 - Elissa Altman and The Editor
Author Elissa Altman discusses her memoir, Motherland, Abbe chats with fellow podcast host Alli Hoff Kosik about re-reading books from childhood and shares what she's reading.
Nov 20, 2019
35 min
Episode 46 - Tiffany Jenkins and The Nickel Boys
Abbe reviews The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead, chats with Juggling the Jenkins blogger Tiffany Jenkins about her harrowing memoir, High Achiever, and discusses climate change with The Drowning of Money Island author Andrew S. Lewis
Nov 13, 2019
36 min
Episode 45 - Meg Wolitzer and The Other's Gold
Abbe hears from author Meg Wolitzer about her latest book, The Female Persuasion, her mentors (Nora Ephron!), and varying kinds of feminism. Abbe also sits down with novelist Christy Lefteri to talk about the Syrian refugee crisis and how it informs her book, The Beekeeper of Aleppo. Finally, Abbe reveals what she's reading: a work of fiction about female friendship: The Other's Gold by Elizabeth Ames.
Nov 5, 2019
36 min
Episode 44 - Neil Patrick Harris and Normal People
Abbe chats with actor and author Neil Patrick Harris about magic, Gone Girl, being a bookseller, and the stories he reads with his twins. Oh, and his latest middle-grade series, The Magic Misfits. She also talks female friendship with How Could She author Lauren Mechling and raves about Normal People by Sally Rooney.
Oct 29, 2019
38 min
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