Politics and Prose
So Many Books
A podcast for book lovers by book lovers. So Many Books brings listeners inside the world of books through intimate author conversations, industry insights, and thoughtful discussions about the stories that shape our lives. Produced by Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Reading History To Understand The Present 06.07.2026 32:47
Anton and Nicole have an incredible list of books to add to your TBR pile. Plus, Rushad stops by to talk history books and how they provide backstory to everything happening in our lives. Shop these titles Here: https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-9 Music: "Balkan Jingle" by Tjalle
Happy Bloomsday and Paige Lewis on Writing Without Knowing Where You're Going 15.06.2026 39:21
Welcome to the eighth episode of So Many Books. Nicole sat down with Paige Lewis to discuss their debut novel "Canon", and how writers shape the universe of their stories. Plus, Joyce scholar, Chris Griffin, explains the meaning behind Bloomsday and the best ways to read Ulysses. Find the titles mentioned here: https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-8 Music: "Balkan J...
June Picks and Madeline Bell Imagines What Jane Austen Would Think of the Present Day 01.06.2026 41:15
Anton and Nicole run down this month's must read new titles. Plus, Rob and Amber return to interview Madeline Bell, author of their favorite recent romance book- The Austen Affair. Shop these titles and more here: https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-7 Music by "Balkan Jingle" Tjalle
Bonus Episode- Rob and Amber ICYMI 25.05.2026 23:24
In this bonus episode, we're flashing back to our first episode conversation between Amber and Rob about their thoughts on the Romance genre. Next month, Rob and Amber will return to interview a very special guest. Stay Tuned! Music: "Balkan Jingle" by Tjalle
Douglas Stuart's favorite tweed and Yann Martel considers the Iliad 18.05.2026 26:40
On the latest episode of So Many Books, Douglas Stuart discusses his latest novel "John of John." He also explains how his background in textiles and weaving informs his writing process. Plus, Yann Martel considers the Iliad and the myths behind the Trojan War. He also reads a passage from his new novel "Son of Nobody" Find these titles and more at www.politics-prose.com Music:...
May Book Picks and Lindy West Wants to Write a Mystery Novel 04.05.2026 23:12
Our head book buyer Anton is back with his list of can't miss books for this May. Plus, we talked to Lindy West about her new memoir "Adult Braces." Find all titles mentioned here: https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-5 Music is "Balkan Jingles" by Tjalle
National Poetry Month and Remembering Book World 20.04.2026 25:19
Our staffers Bob, Mishy, Sayan, and Claire read from some of their favorite poems for National Poetry Month. Plus, a tribute to the late Book World section of the Washington Post- featuring Marie Arana, Rita Dove, Michael Dirda, and Ron Charles. All featured poems are in the public domain. Music: "Balkan Jingles" by Tjalle
Lauren Groff and April Picks 06.04.2026 27:30
In this episode, Anton and Nicole discuss the new books that you won't want to miss this April. Plus, Politics and Prose co-owner Lissa Muscatine chats with author Lauren Groff about her bookstore The Lynx and her new collection "Brawlers". For a list of all the titles mentioned, please visit: https://politics-prose.com/list/so-many-books-episode-3 Music: "Balkan Jingles" b...
Bsrat Mezghebe, Wil Haygood, and What Makes a Good Book Cover? 02.03.2026 55:08
We're back for our second episode, and it's a good one! This episode includes: - Our head buyer Anton with his picks for books coming out this March (@1:45) - A reading by debut novelist Bsrat Mezghebe (@ 9:50) - An interview with author Wil Haygood on his new book "The War Within a War" (@ 16:30) - A conversation with book designer Daniel Cantada on what goes into designing a bo...
Lily Meyer, Edmund Ghareeb, and Silence of the Lambs being a romance novel? 09.02.2026 51:05
Politics and Prose Bookstore is excited to announce the launch of So Many Books, a new podcast that brings listeners inside the world of books through intimate author conversations, industry insights, and thoughtful discussions about the stories that shape our lives. This episode includes: - Our head buyer Anton discussing his favorite new releases this February - An interview with author Lily Mey...
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