DIY MFA Radio Episode 128: From Page to Stage — Interview with Alexia Vernon

DIY MFA Radio Episode 128: From Page to Stage — Interview with Alexia Vernon

This week, Gabriela Pereira interviews author, speaker, and thought leader Alexia Vernon. In this episode, Alexia shares insights about writers who can use speaking to make a positive impact on the world. At the end of the episode, Gabriela also unveils an exciting contest, with an opportunity for two lucky…

BookTribJanuary 6, 2017

Better Self Miscellany Nonfiction Podcasts

Spartan Up! Bob Roth Explains How Meditation is Part of the Spartan Journey

Meditation teacher and Executive Director for the David Lynch Foundation Bob Roth believes wholeheartedly in the power of meditation and it's transformative effects. Whether you're looking to become stronger in your personal life or your career, or you physically want to be the warrior you know you can be, Roth's Transcendental Meditation…

Beth WaskoAugust 15, 2016

Better Self Miscellany Nonfiction Podcasts

Spartan Up! ‘Born to Run’ Author Christopher McDougall on the Making of a Hero

Author of the International best-seller, Born to Run, Christopher McDougall is constantly seeking out new challenges, pushing the limits and proving that most skills simply lie dormant within all of us, just waiting to be discovered. Here, McDougall talks with Spartan Up's Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan Race, to…

Beth WaskoJune 10, 2016

Better Self Miscellany Nonfiction Podcasts

Spartan Up! Clint Wattenberg Says the Key to a Healthy Diet is Moderation

Cornell head nutritionist and author of Performance Nutrition for Wrestlers, Clint Wattenberg, has a message for all of those extreme dieters and "perfect" eaters: it's not necessary! In this podcast, Wattenberg explains to Spartan Up's Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan Race, that anything in moderation is the key to a…

Beth WaskoApril 15, 2016

Fiction Podcasts

Listen: Steve Berry and Raymond Khoury Play Shadow Tag

Ten years ago FBI agent Sean Reilly and retired Justice Department operative Cotton Malone had separate Templar adventures. Reilly, the popular sleuth from Raymond Khoury, and Malone, the brainchild of Steve Berry, have never had an adventure together—until now. In the e-book Shadow Tag Berry and Khoury have teamed up…

JeriAnn GellerMarch 14, 2016

Better Self Miscellany Nonfiction Podcasts

Spartan Up! Trulia Co-Founder Sami Inkinen Conquers the Rowing Waters

Who takes on a task like rowing across the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco, California to Hawaii? Trulia co-founder Sam Inkinen and his wife, Meredith, do. After rowing 2,750 miles over 45 days, the two learned some incredibly valuable lessons about their health and the real truth behind those "athlete foods" (read: sugar and…

Beth WaskoFebruary 9, 2016

Better Self Miscellany Nonfiction Podcasts

Spartan Up! What Xand van Tulleken Has Found about Western Medicine Might Surprise You

Doctor Xand van Tulleken has accomplished more under the age of 40 than most people in a lifetime. He was a Fulbright Scholar at Harvard and is the current Helen Hamlyn Senior Fellow at Fordham University's Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs. He's also worked for Doctors of the World, as well as a number of other…

Beth WaskoJanuary 12, 2016

Miscellany Nonfiction Podcasts

Novel Concept Episode 10: Mahtob Mahmoody

Many writers feel drawn to the craft from a young age, while others find themselves with a sensational story to tell. Mahtob Mahmoody grew up with the world knowing her story; her mother is Betty Mahmoody, author of the international best seller, Not Without My Daughter (St. Martin's Press; 1987).…

Rachel CarterJanuary 6, 2016

Better Self Business Miscellany Nonfiction Podcasts

Spartan Up! Tim Ferriss’ 4-Hour Workweek Routine Leads to Success

Tim Ferriss, the author of The 4-Hour Workweek and The 4-Hour Body (Crown Publishing), sat down with Spartan Up's Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan Race, to talk about how important focus and routine is to daily life. With a very specific daily routine (waking up, meditating, exercising, journaling and then…

Beth WaskoDecember 7, 2015

Nonfiction

VMA Week’s Friday Flashback: 4 Bios of Rock ‘n’ Roll Musicians Who Shaped a Genre

As we wrap up BookTrib's VMA Week, we thought we would revisit our article from 2015 about artists who shaped musical genres and were pioneers in the industry. Here is a review of 4 books that are just as relevant as when we first ran this piece. Where would I…

Michael RuscoeAugust 25, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

Novel Concept Episode 4: Lincoln Michel

Host Rachel Carter speaks with author Lincoln Michel about short story collections on this latest episode of Novel Concept. The two discuss the short story industry, how to put together a collection, and what goes in to writing in a shorter form. They also look back on the 10 years…

Rachel CarterOctober 7, 2015

Better Self Miscellany Nonfiction Podcasts

Spartan Up! Cornell Professor Risa Mish Details the Importance of Critical Thinking

Risa Mish, Senior Lecturer at Johnson Graduate School at Cornell University, explains to Spartan Up's Joe De Sena, Founder and CEO of Spartan Race, that experience doesn't always promise success. "What worked before doesn't always work next," Mish details. "You have to have a broader palette." Mish also offers tips…

Beth WaskoSeptember 9, 2015

Better Self Business Miscellany Nonfiction Podcasts

Richard Branson shares his secrets to success on Spartan Up! The Video podcast

Welcome to our weekly Spartan Up! feature. Make sure to check back each week for a new episode of Joe De Sena's exhilarating podcast. This week we're excited to have Richard Branson, who agreed to do an interview with Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan Race for Spartan Up! The Podcast,…

BookTribMay 15, 2015

Miscellany Pop Culture

Try Thanksgiving Dinner With a Literary Setting

Thanksgiving is about a week away, which means it’s time to start buying those turkeys and getting out the nice china you keep in a box in the back of your closet. Planning for the big feast can be stressful—almost all energy goes into the food, while most people are…

Rachel CarterNovember 22, 2018

Thrillers

The great equalizer just may be fear

I’ve been thinking lately about my relationship with fear. I’m a fan of the horror and thriller genres, I write twisty psychological suspense novels for a living, and I’d rather spend an evening walking through a haunted house than hanging out at a cocktail party. I’ve been courting fear for…

BookTrib Guest AuthorDecember 27, 2013

Nonfiction

KEEPERS OF THE GAME A Valuable Addition To Baseball Oral History

Jerome Holtzman’s “No Cheering in the Press Box” has long been one of my favorite books. Initially published in 1973 and expanded in 1995, “No Cheering” offered oral history at its best, combining insight into the daily life of sportswriters while placing their craft in the context of their times.…

Lee LowenfishJuly 18, 2013