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Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Alejandro Heredia , author of Loca , joined the podcast to discuss the interiority of characters, why he wrote about the Dominican Village in the Bronx, immigration, and queerness.   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668050460   Links! Alejandro Heredia on the Inter...

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer will introduce their book and read a selection from it. Freda Epum , author of The Gloomy Girl Variety Show , reads a short excerpt from her debut memoir. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781558613102   Links! Fred...

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Olufunke Grace Bankole , author of The Edge of Water , joined the podcast to discuss the power of coffee, taking an untraditional path to publishing, and why embracing the unknown can lead to success.   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781963108057   Links! Olufunke G...

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer will introduce their book and read a selection from it. Kyle Paoletta , author of American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest , reads a short excerpt from his debut nonfiction book. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https...

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Aria Aber , author of Good Girl , joined the podcast to discuss always wanting to be an artist of some kind, writing in English vs German or Farsi, and figuring out how to find her characters' desires. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593731116   Links! Aria Aber o...

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. On every First Taste Reading Series episode, a writer will introduce their book and read a selection from it. Maria Zoccola , author of Helen of Troy, 1993 , reads three poems from her debut poetry collection. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668046333   Links! Mar...

Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book review. Karissa Chen , author of Homeseeking , joined the podcast to discuss how her MFA at Sarah Lawrence gave her confidence as a writer, how being a lit mag editor helped shape her own writing, and how she explores that romantic and familial love can endure despite distance and time in Homeseeking. You can pu...

DISCOVER THE BEST DEBUT BOOKS OF 2024! DISCOVER THE MOST ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOKS OF 2025! Sign up for our emails to never miss an interview, book excerpt, cover reveal, or book recommendations. Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful . This is a series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today,  JULIAN ZAB...

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful . This is a weekly series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today,  MARGUERITE SHEFFER reads an excerpt from their debut book, The Man in the Banana Trees !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781609389956   DISCOVER THE BEST DEB...

Maya Kessler , the author of Rosenfeld , joined the podcast to discuss being a perfectionist, writing sex, and what is and isn't lost in translated literature. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668053454   Maya Kessler on the Internet: https://www.mayakessler.com/about/ Maya Kessler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maya_kessler/   Debutiful on the Inte...

Marie Tierney, the author of Deadly Animals , joined the podcast to discuss bleak endings, whodunnit vs whydunnit books, and why animals fascinate her. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250357595   Debutiful on the Internet:  https://www.debutiful.net Debutiful on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/debutiful Debutiful on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/...

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful . This is a weekly series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today,  PATRICIA CORAL reads an excerpt from their debut book, Women Surrounded By Water !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780814259252   Patricia Coral on the Inter...

Ruthvika Rao , the author of The Fertile Earth , joined the podcast to discuss a career pivot, letting her characters drive the story, and how to crystalize time on the page. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250899903   Ruthvika Rao on the Internet: https://www.ruthvikarao.com/ Ruthvika Rao on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthvikarao Ruthvika Rao on...

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful . This is a weekly series in which writers read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetites with delicious writing. Today,  CAMERON WALKER reads an excerpt from their debut book, How to  Capture Carbon !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798990014947 Cameron Walker on the Internet:...

Mike Fu , the author of Masquerade , joined the podcast to discuss how studying across the globe influenced his reading and writing, how he wrote and edited his debut novel, and where he wants to take his writing next. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030843   Mike Fu on the Internet: https://www.mikefu.me/ Mike Fu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful . This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, CHERRY LOU SY reads an excerpt from their debut novel Love Can't Feed You !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593474549 Cherry Lou Sy on the Internet: https...

Amy Stuber , the author of Sad Grownups , joined the podcast to discuss publishing in her fifties, why short stories are the purest form of writing, and how she gets inspiration from the people around her. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780996981668   Amy Stuber on the Internet: https://www.amystuber.com/ Amy Stuber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy...

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful . This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, BRITTANY ROGERS reads an excerpt from their debut novel GOOD DRESS !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030836 Brittany Rogers on the Internet: https://ww...

Bruna Dantas Lobato , the author of Blue Light Hours , joined the podcast to discuss her translation work, why connections across continents matter, and how Zoom conversations helped her write her book. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780802163776   Bruna Dantas Lobato on the Internet: https://www.brunadantaslobato.com/ Bruna Dantas Lobato on the Instagram: ht...

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful . This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, TAMMY ARMSTRONG reads an excerpt from their debut novel PEARLY EVERLASTING !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063396142   Tammy Armstrong on Twitter: https...

Rae Garringer , the author of Country Queers: A Love Letter , joined the podcast to discuss being an oral historian, why rural stories matter, and how we can support Appalachia when the region needs us the most. To support support rural disaster relief please consider donating to the following mutual aid funds recommended by Rae:   Western North Carolina - Rednecks Rising (@chelseawnc on Venmo) Ea...

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful . This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Lilliam Rivera reads an excerpt from their debut novel TINY THREADS !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593600474   Lilliam Rivera on the Internet: https://...

Ledia Xhoga , the author of Misinterpretation , joined the podcast to discuss K-Drama recommendations, combining humor and suspense, and finding inspiration in hearing conversations. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781959030805   Ledia Xhoga on the Internet: https://www.lediaxhoga.com/ Ledia Xhoga on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lediaxhoga/     Debutif...

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful . This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Benjamin Resnick reads an excerpt from their debut novel NEXT STOP !   You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668066638   Benjamin Resnick on the Internet: https:/...

Jessica Elisheva Emerson , the author of Olive Days , joined the podcast to discuss how libraries helped mold her and why she writes about Los Angeles. Plus, she gives book recommendations! You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781640096530   Jessica Elisheva Emerson on the Internet: https://www.elishevaemerson.com/ Jessica Elisheva Emerson on Instagram: https://www...