http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/index.html en-us and#x2117; andamp; and#xA9; Penguin Group (USA) Exclusive interviews, helpful advice, and riveting book excerpts from the most exciting authors around. Penguin Group (USA) Tune in each week to hear exclusive interviews, helpful advice, and riveting book excerpts from the most exciting authors around. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Music Store. Tune in each week to hear exclusive interviews, helpful advice, and riveting book excerpts from the most exciting authors around. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Music Store. Penguin Group (USA) online@us.penguingroup.com no http://feeds.feedburner.com/penguinus Penguin Group (USA) Danielle Trussoni discusses her writing process and the inspiration for her first fiction novel, which imagines a war between humans and fallen angels since Biblical times. Danielle Trussoni discusses her writing process and the inspiration for her first fiction novel, which imagines a war between humans and fallen angels since Biblical times. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-031610.mp3 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT 9:04 Danielle Trussoni, Angelology, fallen angels, France, Bulgaria, nuns, Catholicism, angels, paranormal, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Hugh Ambrose discusses his companion volume to the HBO mini series about World War II. He also discusses the differences between the Pacific and the European war fronts. Hugh Ambrose discusses his companion volume to the HBO mini series about World War II. He also discusses the differences between the Pacific and the European war fronts. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-030910.mp3 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT 9:09 Hugh Ambrose, The Pacific, World War II, Pacific War, history, 20th Century, non-fiction, HBO, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Peter Hedges discusses the writing process for his new novel, which looks at a married couple living in Brooklyn Heights and what happens when they get a mysterious new neighbor. Peter Hedges discusses the writing process for his new novel, which looks at a married couple living in Brooklyn Heights and what happens when they get a mysterious new neighbor. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-030210.mp3 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT 6:12 Peter Hedges, The Heights, Brooklyn, fiction, marriage, relationships, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Cathy Erway discusses the story of how she decided to avoid eating out and to cook more so that she could save money, eat healthier food and have fun with food. Cathy Erway discusses the story of how she decided to avoid eating out and cook more so that she could save money, eat healthier food and have fun with food. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-022210.mp3 Tue, 22 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT 8:12 Cathy Erway, The Art of Eating In, cooking, food, eating at home, restaurants, health, not eating out, recipes, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Sascha Rothchild discusses her memoirs, which look at how she fell in love, got married and then got divorced all by the time she was 30, and how she now looks back on it all with a sense of humor. Sascha Rothchild discusses her memoirs, which look at how she fell in love, got married and then got divorced all by the time she was 30, and how she now looks back on it all with a sense of humor. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-021610.mp3 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT 11:10 Sascha Rothchild, How to Get divorced by 30, love, relationships, divorce, memoirs, humor, single, couples, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Julie Klausner discusses her book, plus how pop culture has influenced her views on love and her similarities to Miss Piggy from the Muppets. Julie Klausner discusses her book, plus how pop culture has influenced her views on love and her similarities to Miss Piggy from the Muppets. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-020910.mp3 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT 10:05 Julie Klausner, I Don't Care About Your Band, love, relationships, dating, memoirs, humor, single, couples, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Marlon James discusses his novel about female slaves in Jamaica dabbling in dark power and plotting a revolt against the brutal plantation slavery system. He also discusses the legacy of slavery in Jamaica today. Marlon James discusses his novel about female slaves in Jamaica dabbling in dark power and plotting a revolt against the brutal plantation slavery system. He also discusses the legacy of slavery in Jamaica today. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-020210.mp3 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT 11:33 Marlon James, The Book of Night Women, Jamaica, slavery, plantation, slaves, magic, women, relationships, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Lauren Leto and Ben Bator discuss the creation of their website textsfromlastnight.com, how it became a book, and why it's fun to read drunken text messages sent by random strangers. Lauren Leto and Ben Bator discuss the creation of their website textsfromlastnight.com, how it became a book, and why it's fun to read drunken text messages sent by random strangers. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-012510.mp3 Tue, 25 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT 7:22 Lauren Leto, Ben Bator, Texts from Last Night, text messaging, humor website, Internet, cell phones, relationships, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Jasper Fforde discusses his new book and how he invented a dystopian future ruled by a Colortocracy, where not everyone can see all the colors of the rainbow. Jasper Fforde discusses his new book and how he invented a dystopian future ruled by a Colortocracy, where not everyone can see all the colors of the rainbow. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-011910.mp3 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT 8:25 Jasper Fforde, Shades of Grey, color, dystopian future, Eddie Russet, Jane Grey, Thursday Next, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) James Thompson discusses the first book in his series about Finnish detective Kari Vaara, who investigates the darker side of Finnish society. James Thompson discusses the first book in his series about Finnish detective Kari Vaara, who investigates the darker side of Finnish society. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-011210.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT 8:44 James Thompson, Snow Angels, Kari Vaara, thriller, mystery, Finland, murder, detective, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Elizabeth Gilbert discusses her follow-up to Eat, Pray, Love, which chronicles how she came to terms with a second marriage after swearing never to marry again. Elizabeth Gilbert discusses her follow-up to Eat, Pray, Love, which chronicles how she came to terms with a second marriage after swearing never to marry again. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-010510.mp3 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT 10:28 Elizabeth Gilbert, Committed, Eat, Pray, Love, marriage, love, memoir, commitment, relationships, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Ben Huh will discuss the web phenomenon ICanHasCheezburger.com and the bestselling LOLcats books. Ben Huh will discuss the web phenomenon ICanHasCheezburger.com and the bestselling LOLcats books. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-122209.mp3 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT 7:11 Ben Huh, How to Take Over Teh Wurld, I Can Has Cheezburger, LOLcat, graphjam.com, novelty, humor, cats, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Michael Specter discusses his book, which looks at how in modern times some people have developed a fear of science and how this could be detrimental to human progress. Michael Specter discusses his book, which looks at how in modern times some people have developed a fear of science and how this could be detrimental to human progress. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-121509.mp3 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT 9:50 Michael Specter, Denialism, science, vaccines, environment, geneticalyl modified food, fear of science, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) La Carmina will discuss her cookbook, which brings the Japanese art of eating cute to American palates in a fun and nutritious way. La Carmina will discuss her cookbook, which brings the Japanese art of eating cute to American palates in a fun and nutritious way. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-120809.mp3 Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT 7:59 La Carmina, Cute Yummy Time, cooking, cute food, Japanese culture, bento, cookbook, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Ian McKenzie discusses his debut novel, which is set in New York in 2006, and what it was like to write a book about a man re-visiting the people from his past. Ian McKenzie discusses his debut novel, which is set in New York in 2006, and what it was like to write a book about a man re-visiting the people from his past. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-120109.mp3 Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT 7:56 Ian McKenzie, City of Strangers, New York City, first time author, post-9/11, fiction, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Zora O'Neil and Tamara Reynolds discuss their book, which explains how you can host your own dinner party and is filled with useful and humorous advice from their years of cooking Sunday Night Dinner for their friends. Zora O'Neil and Tamara Reynolds discuss their book, which explains how you can host your own dinner party and is filled with useful and humorous advice from their years of cooking Sunday Night Dinner for their friends. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-112409.mp3 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT 12:08 Zora O'Neil, Tamara Reynolds, Forking Fantastic, dinner party, hosting, entertaining, cookbook, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Novella Carpenter discusses the story of how she became an urban farmer in downtown Oakland and tips for how you can start your own urban farm. Novella Carpenter discusses the story of how she became an urban farmer in downtown Oakland and tips for how you can start your own urban farm. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-111709.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:05 Novella Carpenter, Farm City, urban farming, produce, growing vegetables, farming advice, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Adrian Colesberry discusses his book, a part tongue-in-cheek guidebook, part sexual memoir, to exploring Adrian Colesberry's sexuality. Disclaimer: Please be advised that this podcast contains adult content. Adrian Colesberry discusses his book, a part tongue-in-cheek guidebook, part sexual memoir, to exploring Adrian Colesberry's sexuality. Disclaimer: Please be advised that this podcast contains adult content. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-111009.mp3 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:55 Adrian Colesberry, How to Make Love to Adrian Colesberry, sex, guide to sex, sexuality, relationships, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Ken Auletta discusses his book, which looks at the rise of the Google brand and how Google and other online companies have changed the media landscape. Ken Auletta discusses his book, which looks at the rise of the Google brand and how Google and other online companies have changed the media landscape. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-110309.mp3 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT 12:09 Ken Auletta, Googled, Google, media, Internet, technology, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Ron Currie, Jr. discusses his first full length novel, which features a protagonist who is the fourth smartest person in human history and who knows exactly when the world will end. Ron Currie, Jr. discusses his first full length novel, which features a protagonist who is the fourth smartest person in human history and who knows exactly when the world will end. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-102709.mp3 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT 7:05 Ron Currie, Everything Matters, literary fiction, end of the world, intellect, relationships, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Warren Berger discusses his book, which examines how anyone can apply design strategies and ideas to solving everyday issues, from personal matters to business challenges. Warren Berger discusses his book, which examines how anyone can apply design strategies and ideas to solving everyday issues, from personal matters to business challenges. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-102009.mp3 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT 9:00 Warren Berger, Glimmer, design week, designers, problem solving, design strategies, design ideas, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Kendall Farr discusses, her guide for the over-40 crowd on how to navigate current fashion trends, which are often designed for teenagers, and how you don't have to look "young" to look good. Kendall Farr discusses, her guide for the over-40 crowd on how to navigate current fashion trends, which are often designed for teenagers, and how you don't have to look "young" to look good. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-101309.mp3 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT 9:46 Kendall Farr, Style Evolution, fashion, women, age, clothing, over 40, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Mercedes Lackey discusses her new book and what makes her re-telling of the King Arthur myth different from the rest. She is joined by her husband and sometimes co-author, Larry Dixon, as they discusses their writing process. Mercedes Lackey discusses her new book and what makes her re-telling of the King Arthur myth different from the rest. She is joined by her husband and sometimes co-author, Larry Dixon, as they discusses their writing process. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-100609.mp3 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT 8:29 Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon, Gwenhwyfar, Valdemar, Mage Wars Trilogy, King Arthur, myths, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Mark Kurlansky discusses his book, which looks at a forgotten government writer's project to chronicle the eating habits of Americans before World War II. Mark Kurlansky discusses his book, which looks at a forgotten government writer's project to chronicle the eating habits of Americans before World War II. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-092909.mp3 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT 7:26 Mark Kurlansky, The Food of a Younger Land, regional cuisine, recipes, WPA, Depression Era, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Laura Dave discusses her second novel, which follows one woman going through a divorce and one who is engaged. She also discusses her writing process. Laura Dave discusses her second novel, which follows one woman going through a divorce and one who is engaged. She also discusses her writing process. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-092209.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT 9:05 Laura Dave, The Divorce Party, marriage, love, romance, relationships, fiction, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Craig Nelson discusses his book about the Apollo 11 mission and his research into what people may not know about this well known achievement in 20th century history. Craig Nelson discusses his book about the Apollo 11 mission and his research into what people may not know about this well known achievement in 20th century history. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-091509.mp3 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT 9:33 Craig Nelson, Rocket Men, Apollo 11, moon landing, science, NASA, history, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Seanan McGuire discusses her first urban fantasy in a new series about a woman torn between the human and fairy worlds. Seanan McGuire discusses her first urban fantasy in a new series about a woman torn between the human and fairy worlds. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-090809.mp3 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:24 Seanan McGuire, Rosemary and Rue, urban fantasy, fairies, folklore, mystery, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) T.R. Reid discusses healthcare systems around the world and how we can apply their methods to our system. T.R. Reid discusses healthcare systems around the world and how we can apply their methods to our system. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-090109.mp3 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT 11:15 T.R. Reid, The Healing of America, healthcare, health insurance, doctors, hospitals, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Craig Johnson discusses the latest book in the Walt Longmire Western mystery series as well as his experiences with fans of the series and his job as a mystery writer. Craig Johnson discusses the latest book in the Walt Longmire Western mystery series as well as his experiences with fans of the series and his job as a mystery writer. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-082509.mp3 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:04 Craig Johnson, The Dark Horse, Western, mystery, Walt Longmire, sheriff, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Linda Olsson discusses her second novel, how she became a full time writer later in life and the research she did for her novel about a composer from New Zealand uncovering family secrets. Linda Olsson discusses her second novel, how she became a full time writer later in life and the research she did for her novel about a composer from New Zealand uncovering family secrets. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-081809.mp3 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT 8:30 Linda Olsson, Sonata for Miriam, New Zealand, Sweden, classical music, World War II, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Laura Shapiro discusses Julia Child's introduction to cooking, why she made such a lasting impression on people, and her thoughts on the new movie, Julie & Julia. Laura Shapiro discusses Julia Child's introduction to cooking, why she made such a lasting impression on people, and her thoughts on the new movie, Julie & Julia. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-081109.mp3 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:46 Laura Shapiro, Julia Child, The French Chef, cooking, Julie and Julia, biography, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Reif Larsen discusses his debut novel, supplemented by marginalia of graphs, maps and more, all which help tell the story of a twelve-year-old genius, cartographer, who travels alone across the American West Reif Larsen discusses his debut novel, supplemented by marginalia of graphs, maps and more, all which help tell the story of a twelve-year-old genius, cartographer, who travels alone across the American West http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-080409.mp3 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:30 Reif Larsen, The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet, cartography, American West, adventure, fiction, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) A favorite on The Real Housewives of New York, Countess LuAnn de Lessops shares advice and anecdotes from her book, which examines etiquette and how to behave in different social situations. A favorite on The Real Housewives of New York, Countess LuAnn de Lessops shares advice and anecdotes from her book, which examines etiquette and how to behave in different social situations. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-072809.mp3 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT 6:36 Countess LuAnn de Lessops, Class with the Countess, etiquette, manners, social situations, The Real Housewives of New York, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Matthew Crawford and Mike Rose discuss the philosophy of different types of work and their respective books, Shop Class as Soulcraft and The Mind at Work. Matthew Crawford and Mike Rose discuss the philosophy of different types of work and their respective books, Shop Class as Soulcraft and The Mind at Work. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-072109.mp3 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:05 Matthew Crawford, Shop Class as Soulcraft, Mike Rose, The Mind at Work, intelligence, discussion, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) David Farley discusses his book, An Irreverent Curiosity, which looks at the history of an obscure Christian relic, the Holy Foreskin, and its significance today. David Farley discusses his book, An Irreverent Curiosity, which looks at the history of an obscure Christian relic, the Holy Foreskin, and its significance today. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-071409.mp3 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT 7:26 David Farley, An Irreverent Curiosity, Christian relic, church history, European history, Italy, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Nandan Nilekani discusses his book, which examines questions about India's past, present and future amid economic growth. Nandan Nilekani discusses his book, which examines questions about India's past, present and future amid economic growth. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-070709.mp3 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:07 Nandan Nilekani, Imagining India, economy, poverty, globalization, democracy, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Jennifer Kolari discusses and reads her guide to forming bonds with and understanding challenging children. Jennifer Kolari discusses and reads her guide to forming bonds with and understanding challenging children. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-063009.mp3 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT 12:53 Jennifer Kolari, Connected Parenting, challenging children, behavior, psychology, parents, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) JCeridwen Dovey discusses her debut novel, which follows three former employees of a deposed dictator in an unnamed country, as well as her experiences as a first time author. Ceridwen Dovey discusses her debut novel, which follows three former employees of a deposed dictator in an unnamed country, as well as her experiences as a first time author. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-062309.mp3 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT 9:38 Ceridwen Dovey, Blood Kin, South Africa, new writer, fiction, dictator, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Jason Kersten discusses his book, which looks at the career of master United States currency counterfeiter Art Williams, from his early years as a teen learning the "trade" to how he was most recently caught and sent to federal prison. Jason Kersten discusses his book, which looks at the career of master United States currency counterfeiter Art Williams, from his early years as a teen learning the "trade" to how he was most recently caught and sent to federal prison. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-061609.mp3 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT 11:37 Jason Kersten, The Art of Making Money, counterfeiting, crime, money, Art Williams, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Sebastian Barry discusses and reads from his novel, which looks back on the life of an Irish woman who is nearing 100, and has been institutionalized for most of her later years. Sebastian Barry discusses and reads from his novel, which looks back on the life of an Irish woman who is nearing 100, and has been institutionalized for most of her later years. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-060909.mp3 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT 11:28 Sebastian Barry, The Secret Scripture, Ireland, mental institution, fiction, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Lewis Black discusses his humorous book of essays on religion, as well as his experiences in the world of religion. Please be advised that this podcast contains adult content. Lewis Black discusses his humorous book of essays on religion, as well as his experiences in the world of religion. Please be advised that this podcast contains adult content. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-060109.mp3 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:31 Lewis Black, Me of Little Faith, essays, humor, religion, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Aleksandar Hemon discusses his new book of short stories and his previous novel, now out in paperback, The Lazarus Project. Aleksandar Hemon discusses his new book of short stories and his previous novel, now out in paperback, The Lazarus Project. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-052609.mp3 Tue, 26 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT 6:14 Aleksandar Hemon, Love and Obstacles, short stories, growing up, Yugoslavia, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Ira Rosofsky discusses his book, which looks anecdotally at the eldercare industry. Ira Rosofsky discusses his book, which looks anecdotally at the eldercare industry. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-051909.mp3 Tue, 19 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT 9:00 Ira Rosofsky, Nasty, Brutish, and Long, eldercare, aging, nursing home, Greatest Generation, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Author Barbara Joosse, Illustrator Jan Jutte, and Editor Patty Gauch discuss how their collaboration on this picture book came about, and how little boys sometimes need to be a little bearish. Author Barbara Joosse, Illustrator Jan Jutte, and Editor Patty Gauch discuss how their collaboration on this picture book came about, and how little boys sometimes need to be a little bearish. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-051209.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT 8:33 Barbara Joosse, Jan Jutte, Roawr!, picture book, young readers, bears, writing, illustration, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Andy Raskin discusses his book, which follows his efforts to meet the man who invented instant ramen noodles, as well as how he found help for his love life along the way. Andy Raskin discusses his book, which follows his efforts to meet the man who invented instant ramen noodles, as well as how he found help for his love life along the way. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-050509.mp3 Tue, 5 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT 8:53 Andy Raskin, The Ramen King and I, Japan, love life, instant noodles, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Rickey Minor discusses his book, which takes an inspirational look at how you can go the extra mile and includes stories from his work on American Idol. Rickey Minor discusses his book, which takes an inspirational look at how you can go the extra mile and includes stories from his work on American Idol. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-042809.mp3 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT 8:17 Rickey Minor, There's No Traffic on the Extra Mile, inspirational, music business, American Idol, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) P.W. Singer discusses his book, which looks at the current trends in combat robotics and whether or not the future could bring autonomous robots. P.W. Singer discusses his book, which looks at the current trends in combat robotics and whether or not the future could bring autonomous robots. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-042109.mp3 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT 11:05 P.W. Singer, Wired for War, robotics, combat, warfare, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Mehmet Murat Somer discusses the first novel in his "Turkish Delight" mystery series and why he chose to make the main detective a transvestite. Mehmet Murat Somer discusses the first novel in his "Turkish Delight" mystery series and why he chose to make the main detective a transvestite. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-0414109.mp3 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT 07:05 Mehmet Murat Somer, The Kiss Murder, mystery, detective, transvestite, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Bryan Burrough discusses his book about the big Texas oil families and whether or not the myths about Texas oil wealth are true. Bryan Burrough discusses his book about the big Texas oil families and whether or not the myths about Texas oil wealth are true. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-0407109.mp3 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT 07:40 Bryan Burrough, The Big Rich, oil, Texas, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Walter Mosley discusses the first book of his new series, centering on Private Investigator Leonid McGill. Walter Mosley discusses the first book of his new series, centering on Private Investigator Leonid McGill. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-033109.mp3 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT 05:25 Walter Mosley, The Long Fall, mystery, private investigator, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Sheila Murray Bethel discusses her book, which examines core leadership qualities that everyone can use. Sheila Murray Bethel discusses her book, which examines core leadership qualities that everyone can use. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-032409.mp3 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT 11:00 Sheila Murray Bethel, A New Breed of Leader, leadership, how-to, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Jedediah Berry discusses his debut novel, The Manual of Detection, and how he created the mysterious world of the book and its characters. Jedediah Berry discusses his debut novel, The Manual of Detection, and how he created the mysterious world of the book and its characters. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-031709.mp3 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT 07:23 Jedediah Berry, The Manual of Detection, mystery, detective, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Stuart Brown discusses his book, which examines the importance of playing and how humans are designed to play throughout their lives, and also reads an excerpt. Stuart Brown discusses his book, which examines the importance of playing and how humans are designed to play throughout their lives, and also reads an excerpt. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-031009.mp3 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:49 Stuart Brown, Play, playing, science, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) June Casagrande reads from her book, Grammar Snobs are Great Big Meanies, which uses humor to focus on grammar usage and examines why grammar snobs are the way they are. June Casagrande reads from her book, Grammar Snobs are Great Big Meanies, which uses humor to focus on grammar usage and examines why grammar snobs are the way they are. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-030309.mp3 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT 11:47 June Casagrande, Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies, grammar, language, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Simon LeVay shares some stories of scientific experiments gone awry and discusses whether scientific regulation is necessary. Simon LeVay shares some stories of scientific experiments gone awry and discusses whether scientific regulation is necessary. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-022409.mp3 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT 10:23 ASimon LeVay, When Science Goes Wrong, scientific experiments, science, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Adriano Sack discusses the trivia and reference book he co-wrote that looks at the literary and real world of drugs. Adriano Sack discusses the trivia and reference book he co-wrote that looks at the literary and real world of drugs. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-021709.mp3 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT 06:45 Adriano Sack, The Curious World of Drugs and Their Friends, drugs, trivia, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Kathryn Stockett discusses her novel and how her own experiences growing up in the South inspired her to write a story about three women confronting the racial barriers of the 1960s. Kathryn Stockett discusses her novel and how her own experiences growing up in the South inspired her to write a story about three women confronting the racial barriers of the 1960s. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-021009.mp3 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT 06:17 Kathryn Stockett, The Help, the South, friendship, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Yousef Al-Mohaimeed discusses publishing, censorship, and how he became a writer in Saudi Arabia. Yousef Al-Mohaimeed discusses publishing, censorship, and how he became a writer in Saudi Arabia. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-020309.mp3 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT 06:53 Yousef Al-Mohaimeed, Wolves of the Crescent Moon, Saudi Arabia, censorship, writing, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Kelly Link shares a ghost story and reads an excerpt from her short story collection Kelly Link shares a ghost story and reads an excerpt from her short story collection http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-012709.mp3 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT 07:59 Kelly Link, Pretty Monsters, ghosts, short stories, young readers, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) John Reed discusses how he reconstructed several Shakespeare plays to create a new tragedy, and his opinions on contemporary literature. John Reed discusses how he reconstructed several Shakespeare plays to create a new tragedy, and his opinions on contemporary literature. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-012009.mp3 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT 08:35 John Reed, All the World's a Grave, Shakespeare, tragedy, play, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Niall Ferguson discusses the importance of financial history and how his book can help the rest of us understand the current economic situation. Niall Ferguson discusses the importance of financial history and how his book can help the rest of us understand the current economic situation. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-011309.mp3 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT 11:48 Niall Ferguson, The Ascent of Money, finance, history, economy, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Sloane Crosley will discuss her writing process and her inspiration for her collection of essays about life as a twenty-something in New York. Sloane Crosley will discuss her writing process and her inspiration for her collection of essays about life as a twenty-something in New York. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-010609.mp3 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT 07:10 Sloane Crosley, I Was Told There'd Be Cake, New York, essays, urban life, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Dave Barry will discuss his classic Christmas story that hilariously follows a 1960's Christmas pageant in this special holiday podcast. Dave Barry will discuss his classic Christmas story that hilariously follows a 1960's Christmas pageant in this special holiday podcast. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-122308.mp3 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT 08:20 Dave Barry, The Shepherd, the Angel, and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog, Christmas, pageant, dogs, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Alan Black will discuss his lifelong love of soccer and his experiences as a Scottish man coaching a kid's soccer team in suburban America. Alan Black will discuss his lifelong love of soccer and his experiences as a Scottish man coaching a kid's soccer team in suburban America. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-121608.mp3 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT 11:05 Alan Black, Kick the Balls, soccer, kids, suburbs, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Patrician McCarthy will discuss her book, The Face Reader, which explains the Chinese practice of face reading as well as the different elemental Taoist personalities. Patrician McCarthy will discuss her book, The Face Reader, which explains the Chinese practice of face reading as well as the different elemental Taoist personalities. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-120908.mp3 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT 14:16 Patrician McCarthy, The Face Reader, face reading, Taoism, personality, reference Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Jason Wright will discuss his book about a family's secrets and a couple's lifetime of love letters and how important writing love letters can be. Jason Wright will discuss his book about a family's secrets and a couple's lifetime of love letters and how important writing love letters can be. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-120208.mp3 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT 08:17 Jason Wright, The Wednesday Letters, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, relationships, love letters, Penguin, books, author Penguin Group (USA) Danielle Younge-Ullman will discuss her writing process as an actress-turned-writer and will read an excerpt. Danielle Younge-Ullman will discuss her writing process as an actress-turned-writer and will read an excerpt. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-112508.mp3 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT 11:10 Danielle Younge-Ullman, Falling Under, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, relationships, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Bill Konigsberg will discuss how his own life experiences inspired him to write about a star high school quarterback who is gay. Bill Konigsberg will discuss how his own life experiences inspired him to write about a star high school quarterback who is gay. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-111808.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT 08:44 Bill Konigsberg, Out of the Pocket, football, sports, high school, gay, coming out, Dutton Children's, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor will discuss why she wrote a book about her journey from a debilitating stroke to full recovery. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor will discuss why she wrote a book about her journey from a debilitating stroke to full recovery. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-111108.mp3 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT 06:12 Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, My Stroke of Insight, brain, scientist, Neuroanatomy, recovery, Viking, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Barton Gellman, will discuss some of the topics covered in his book. Author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Barton Gellman, will discuss some of the topics covered in his book. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-110408.mp3 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT 12:30 Angler, Barton Gellman, Dick Cheney, Vice President Dick Cheney, George W. Bush, President George W. Bush, vice presidency, politics, scandal, Penguin Press, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Playwright, humorist and children's author, David Ives, reads an excerpt from his latest book. Playwright, humorist and children's author, David Ives, reads an excerpt from his latest book. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-102808.mp3 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT 11:48 David Ives, Voss, playwright, young readers, children's literature, Putnam Juvenile, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) This week, we feature a special baseball episode just in time for the 2008 World Series. Dan Schlossberg discusses highlights from his latest book. This week, we feature a special baseball episode just in time for the 2008 World Series. Dan Schlossberg discusses highlights from his latest book. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-102108.mp3 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT 08:38 Dan Schlossberg, Baseball Bits, baseball, baseball facts, baseball trivia, sports facts, sorts trivia, sports, World Series, BallTalk, sports radio, sports writer, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Donna Eden, will discuss her women's guide to using energy medicine to promote and maintain optimal physical and mental well-being. Donna Eden, will discuss her women's guide to using energy medicine to promote and maintain optimal physical and mental well-being. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-101408.mp3 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT 09:59 Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Bestselling author Sarah Vowell discusses her latest book which offers an examination of New England Puritans. Bestselling author Sarah Vowell discusses her latest book which offers an examination of New England Puritans. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-100708.mp3 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMT 11:46 Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Bestselling author Daniel J. Levitin discusses his follow-up to This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession. Bestselling author Daniel J. Levitin discusses his follow-up to This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-093008.mp3 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT 08:49 Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Michael Dowd discusses his book about evolution theology. Michael Dowd discusses his book about evolution theology. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-092308.mp3 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT 09:24 Michael Dowd, Thank God for Evolution, religion, evolution, science, evolution theology, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Kathleen Norris discusses her book, which is part memoir and part meditation. Kathleen Norris discusses her book, which is part memoir and part meditation. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-091608.mp3 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT 09:29 Kathleen Norris, Acedia and me, acedia, passage, religion, spirituality, Penguin, Riverhead, books, author, reading Penguin Group (USA) Moustafa Bayoumi discusses his book, and how life has changed for the Arab American and the Muslim American community. Moustafa Bayoumi discusses his book, and how life has changed for the Arab American and the Muslim American community. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-090908.mp3 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT 15:55 Moustafa Bayoumi, How Does It Feel to Be a Problem?, Being Young and Arab in America, Arab American, Muslim American, Islam, Muslim, politics, current affairs, racism, terrorism, Penguin Press, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Selden Edwards discusses his debut novel that spans generations, ranging from fin de siecle Vienna through the pivotal moments of the twentieth century. Selden Edwards discusses his debut novel that spans generations, ranging from fin de siecle Vienna through the pivotal moments of the twentieth century. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-090208.mp3 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT 08:40 Selden Edwards, The Little Book, fiction, historical fiction, novel, Vienna, Boston, Dutton, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Hip-hop icon, ordained minister, father of six, and star of MTV's top-rated show, "Run's House", Rev Run, discusses his book. Hip-hop icon, ordained minister, father of six, and star of MTV's top-rated show, "Run's House", Rev Run, discusses his book. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-082608.mp3 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT 09:03 Rev Run, DJ Run, Joseph Ward Simmons, Joey Simmons Justine Simmons, music, hip-hop, rap, celebrity, Run's House, MTV, parenting, advice, discipline, family, children, teenagers, kids, Gotham Books, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Tech writer, Sarah Lacy, discusses her book about Web 2.0 and social networking on the Internet. Tech writer, Sarah Lacy, discusses her book about Web 2.0 and social networking on the Internet. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-081908.mp3 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT 12:48 Sarah Lacy, tech, Internet, Web 2.0, Silicon Valley, entrepreneur, social networking, Mark Zuckerberg, Gotham Books, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Grammy winning musician-turned-author, Janis Ian, discusses her autobiography. Grammy winning musician-turned-author, Janis Ian, discusses her autobiography. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-081208.mp3 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT 13:59 Janis Ian, Society's Child, musician, artist, music, folk music, Grammy, At Seventeen, Bob Dylan, Tarcher, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Dirk Wittenborn, discusses his latest novel, and also reads an excerpt from the book. Dirk Wittenborn, discusses his latest novel, and also reads an excerpt from the book. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-080508.mp3 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMT 17:10 Pharmakon, Dirk Wittenborn, fiction, literary, Viking, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Courtney Cochran discusses her book. Courtney Cochran discusses her book. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-072908.mp3 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT 09:02 Courtney Cochran, Hip Tastes, Hip Tastes Events, wine, wine tasting, food, food and drink, restaurants, Studio, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Darin Strauss discusses his new book. Darin Strauss discusses his new book. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/penguinpodcast121.mp3 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT 07:18 Darin Strauss, More Than It Hurts You, Chang and Eng, Dutton, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Nancy Amanda Redd reads the introduction to her book, Body Drama, and discusses why she wrote it. Janice Taylor, author of All Is Forgiven, Move On, reads excerpts from her new book. Nancy Amanda Redd reads the introduction to her book, Body Drama, and discusses why she wrote it. Janice Taylor, author of All Is Forgiven, Move On, reads excerpts from her new book. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/penguinpodcast120.mp3 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT 18:12 Amanda Redd, Body Drama, beauty, confidence, self esteem, body image, teenager, adolescence, puberty, Janice Taylor, All Is Forgiven, Move On, Our Lady of Weight Loss, Kick in the Tush Clu, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Alexandra Fuller discusses why she wrote about a boy who died while working an oil rig in Wyoming, and reads an excerpt from the book. Alexandra Fuller discusses why she wrote about a boy who died while working an oil rig in Wyoming, and reads an excerpt from the book. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/penguinpodcast119.mp3 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT 16:05 Alexandra Fuller, The Legend of Colton H. Bryant, Wyoming, oil, oil rig, oil workers, oil, environment, alternative fuel, Penguin Press, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) David Bajo discusses his latest novel and reads an excerpt. David Bajo discusses his latest novel and reads an excerpt. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-062408.mp3 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT 13:40 David Bajo, The 351 Books of Irma Acuri, Penguin, Viking, Viking books, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Ruth Fowler discuses her memoir about her alter ego Mimi. Ruth Fowler discuses her memoir about her alter ego Mimi. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-061708.mp3 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT 08:33 No Man's Land, Ruth Fowler, New York City, nightlife, exotic dancing, memoir, nonfiction, journalism, Penguin, Viking, Viking books, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) John Michael Cummings reads an excerpt from his debut book. John Michael Cummings reads an excerpt from his debut book. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-061008.mp3 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT 10:40 John Michael Cummings, The Night I Freed John Brown, young readers, fiction, mystery, adventure, suspense, Philomel, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Best-selling and award-winning author, Nuruddin Farah, reads an excerpt. Best-selling and award-winning author, Nuruddin Farah, reads an excerpt. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-060308.mp3 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:00:00 GMT 15:41 Knots, Nuruddin Farah, Gifts, Links, From a Crooked Rib, Maps, Secrets, Variations on the Theme of An African Dictatorship, Blood in the Sun, Somalia, Africa, Mogadishu, women's liberation, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Gloria Copeland discusses her book. Gloria Copeland discusses her book. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-052708.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT 09:35 Gloria Copeland, God's Master Plan for Your Life, Kenneth Copeland, Kenneth Copeland Ministries, The Believer's Voice of Victory, Believers' Conventions, Southwest Believers' Convention, West Coast Believers' Convention, Great Lakes Believers' Convention Penguin Group (USA) Melissa Murphy discusses her debut cookbook and dishes about customer favorites from her very own shop. Melissa Murphy discusses her debut cookbook and dishes about customer favorites from her very own shop. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-052008.mp3 Tue, 20 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT 06:05 Melissa Murphy, The Sweet Melissa Baking Book, Sweet Melissa Patisserie, baking, bakery, recipe, recipes, Brooklyn, Park Slope, New York, New York City, Studio, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) We feature an audiobook excerpt from David Benioff's latest novel, read by Ron Perlman. We feature an audiobook excerpt from David Benioff's latest novel, read by Ron Perlman. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-051308.mp3 Tue, 13 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT 12:16 David Benioff, City of Thieves, fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, The 25th Hour, Troy, Ron Perlman, Viking, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Bestselling author Harlan Coben joins us to discuss his latest thriller. Bestselling author Harlan Coben joins us to discuss his latest thriller. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-050608.mp3 Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT 11:03 Harlan Coben, Hold Tight, fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, Myron Bolitar, Dutton, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Laurie Rigler reads an excerpt from her book and discusses why Jane Austen is still so popular today. Laurie Rigler reads an excerpt from her book and discusses why Jane Austen is still so popular today. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-042908.mp3 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT 11:07 Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, Laurie Rigler, Jane Austen, fiction, Plume, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Robyn Scott joins us to discuss her memoir. Robyn Scott joins us to discuss her memoir. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-042208.mp3 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT 14:59 Twenty Chickens for a Saddle, Robyn Scott, nonfiction, memoir, The Penguin Press, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage, Africa, South Africa, Botswana Penguin Group (USA) Mark Vonnegut reads his introduction to Armageddon in Retrospect, a collection of his father's new and unpublished writings. Mark Vonnegut reads his introduction to Armageddon in Retrospect, a collection of his father's new and unpublished writings. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-041508.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT 14:48 Armageddon in Retrospect, Kurt Vonnegut, Mark Vonnegut, nonfiction, Putnam Adult, Putnam, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage, war, peace Penguin Group (USA) Diane MacEachern joins us to discuss her book, Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World. Diane MacEachern joins us to discuss her book, Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener World. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-040808.mp3 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT 08:18 Big Green Purse, Diane MacEachern, nonfiction, Avery, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage, green, energy, sustainability, sustainable, living green, environment, current affairs, conservation, global warming, politics, women Penguin Group (USA) Steve Coll discusses his book, The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century. Steve Coll discusses his book, The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-040108.mp3 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:00:00 GMT 40:07 The Bin Ladens, Osama, Osama Bin Laden, Steve Coll, nonfiction, Penguin Press, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage Penguin Group (USA) Relationship expert Lisa Daily discusses her debut novel. Relationship expert Lisa Daily discusses her debut novel. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-032508.mp3 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT 12:40 Fifteen Minutes of Shame, Lisa Daily, fiction, relationships, Plume, chicklit, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage, novel Penguin Group (USA) Dr. Mao discusses the importance of Chinese medicine. Dr. Mao discusses the importance of Chinese medicine. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-031808.mp3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT 20:30 Secrets of Self Healing, Dr. Mao, nonfiction, Chinese medicine, Penguin, books, social networking, internet, author, reading, passage, novel Penguin Group (USA) Martha Frankel discusses her new book Hats & Eyeglasses: A Family Love Affair with Gambling. Martha Frankel discusses her new book Hats & Eyeglasses: A Family Love Affair with Gambling. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-031108.mp3 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT 13:58 Hats & Eyeglasses, Martha Frankel, nonfiction, gambling, poker, addiction, Penguin, books, social networking, internet, author, reading, passage, novel Penguin Group (USA) Clay Shirky discusses his revelatory new book, Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations. Clay Shirky discusses his revelatory new book, Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-030408.mp3 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT 16:38 Here Comes Everybody, Clay Shirky, nonfiction, Penguin, books, social networking, internet, author, reading, passage, novel Penguin Group (USA) Dan Koeppel discusses the past, present, and future of the banana. Dan Koeppel discusses the past, present, and future of the banana. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-022608.mp3 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT 22:49 Banana, Dan Koeppel, nonfiction, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage, novel Penguin Group (USA) The Penguin Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with highlights from our most memorable interviews, featuring: Elizabeth Gilbert, Ken Follett, Nathaniel Philbrick, Jasper Fforde, and Rafe Esquith. The Penguin Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with highlights from our most memorable interviews, featuring: Elizabeth Gilbert, Ken Follett, Nathaniel Philbrick, Jasper Fforde, and Rafe Esquith. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-021908.mp3 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT 10:10 Elizabeth Gilbert, Ken Follett, Nathaniel Philbrick, Jasper Fforde, Rafe Esquith, Eat, Pray, Love, World Without End, Mayflower, Thursday Next, teach Like Your hair's on Fire, nonficiton, fiction, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage, novel Penguin Group (USA) The bestselling author discusses his latest book, Song Yet Sung. The bestselling author discusses his latest book, Song Yet Sung. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-021208.mp3 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT 14:43 James McBride, Song Yet Sung, Riverhead, fiction, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage, novel Penguin Group (USA) UFC Champion Chuck Liddell discusses his new book, Iceman: My Fighting Life. UFC Champion Chuck Liddell discusses his new book, Iceman: My Fighting Life. http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/podcast/archive/penguinpodcast-020508.mp3 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT 4:59 Chuck Liddell, Iceman, UFC, MMA, nonfiction, Dutton, Penguin, books, author, reading, passage, novel