Christopher Hermelin

So Many Damn Books

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A blessing, a curse, a podcast, since 2014. Christopher (@cdhermelin) invites folks to the Damn Library to talk about reading, literature, publishing, and trying to make it through the never-dwindling stack of things to read. All with a themed drink in hand. Recorded at the Damn Library in Brooklyn, NY. For show info, book lists, and drink recipes, follow @somanydamnbooks and visit somanydamnbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Christopher Hermelin

Episodes

19: Comics / "Sex Criminals" 14.07.2015 26:33

Summer break is over and the guys return to the Damn Library to discuss graphic novels, comics, brimping, and Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky's "Sex Criminals". 15 Seconds of a Song: "Desire", Years & Years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18: Saeed Jones ("Prelude to Bruise") & "Citizen: An American Lyric" 08.06.2015 55:48

BuzzFeed Literary Editor Saeed Jones drops by the Damn Library to talk about his PEN/Joyce Osterweil Award-winning collection "Prelude to Bruise", Claudia Rankin's incendiary "Citizen: An American Lyric", and whether or not art can change the world. 15 Seconds of a song: AG Cook, "Beautiful" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17: Lev Grossman & "Mrs. Dalloway" 18.05.2015 42:19

In which Lev Grossman visits the Damn Library to talk about his Magicians trilogy and (one of his) favorite book(s) of all time: Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway". 15 Seconds of a Song: "Magic" by Ben Kweller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16: The Recommendation Game / "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" by David Shafer 05.05.2015 31:00

The Guys discuss the business of recommending books, then they discuss Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, a @biblioracle recommendation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15: Catherine Lacey 20.04.2015 43:09

In which Catherine Lacey (author of "Nobody is Ever Missing") drops by the Manhattan branch of the Damn Library! Drinks are made, bathtubs are revealed, and escape is discussed (among many other things). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14: ToB Wrap-Up & Call-In 10.04.2015 54:50

The guys chat with ToB Commish Kevin Guilfoile about the ToB and his writing, then get some friends from the commentariat on the phone including Neighbors73, BradMcGinty, Melanie, and itsonlyzach. The ToB is over, long live the ToB! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13: Tournament Gab / Jeff VanderMeer & "Annihiliation" 29.03.2015 33:24

More Surprises and More Upsets in the Tournament! Jeff VanderMeer discusses "Annihilation" and the ToB! Predictions for the final! Featuring The Aquabats - Fight Song (still) and Laura Shigihara - Zombies On Your Lawn (from the Plants vs. Zombies OST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12: Tournament Talk / John Warner & "Tough Day for the Army" 22.03.2015 44:52

One year of Friendship Surprises and Upsets in the Tournament of Books John Warner talks his role in the tourney, McSweeney's, and "Tough Day for the Army" The Biblioracle Chooses a Book Recommendations Featuring The Aquabats - Fight Song (still) and The Mountain Goats - Choked Out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11: "A Brave Man Seven Storeys Tall" by Will Chancellor 08.03.2015 1:03:19

"A Brave Man Seven Storeys Tall" The Settlement, a "Brave Man"-inspired cocktail Will Chancellor is Very Smart ToB15 prognostications and considerations Recommendations Featuring The Aquabats - Fight Song and Cindy Lauper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10: Event Books / "The Bone Clocks" 23.02.2015 44:11

Guest Star: Luke Wiget Event Books "The Bone Clocks" by David Mitchell Recommendations Farewell to Luke and the DoctorDR studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9: Audiobooks / "Everything I Never Told You" / Interview: Emily St. John Mandel 09.02.2015 51:23

Teaser Audiobooks "Everything I Never Told You" by Celeste Ng Interview: Emily St. John Mandel (author of "Station Eleven") Recommendations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8: KINGCAST! 26.01.2015 37:45

Stephen King, Stephen King, Stephen King First King Favorite King Stephen King's "Revival" Recommendations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7: Non-Fiction / "Not That Kind of Girl" 12.01.2015 28:09

Happy New Year! Non-Fiction Celebrity Memoirs "Not That Kind of Girl" by Lena Dunham Recommendations 15 Seconds of a Song: The Blow, "Come On Petunia" / The Guys Sing The Police Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6: Literary Awards / "Missing Person" 29.12.2014 30:57

Reading Habits Literary Awards Missing Person by Patrick Modiano Drew and Christopher's Top 5 of 2014 Lists 15 seconds of a song: DJ Deville's Auld Lang Syne Remix recorded at the Dr. Doctor studio in Brooklyn, NY. sound engineer: Luke Wiget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5: Pastiches / "The Beekeeper's Apprentice" 15.12.2014 31:29

"A Christmas Carol" Postertext Giveaway (Tell your friends to listen to the show on social media and email us about it at somanydamnbooks@gmail.com to enter!) Holiday Stories Pastiches The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King Parting Recommendations Tournament of Books XI Wishlist 15 seconds of a song: Emmy the Great and Tim Wheeler's "Zombie Christmas" recorded at the Dr. Doctor studio in Bro...

4: Gimmicks / "Horrorstör" 01.12.2014 22:24

Holiday Theme Music! Second Chance Authors Gimmicks Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix Parting Recommendations recorded at the Dr. Doctor studio in Brooklyn, NY. sound engineer: Luke Wiget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3: Games / "Wolf in White Van" 17.11.2014 28:33

The Future Library Project, Margaret Atwood, and authors we think should be included next Games in Books Wolf in White Van by John Darnielle Parting Recommendations recorded at the Dr. Doctor studio in Brooklyn, NY. sound engineer: Luke Wiget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2: Series / "Southern Reach" vs "The Magicians" 03.11.2014 25:10

Welcome Back Kids Series to Revisit The Southern Reach Trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer & The Magicians trilogy by Lev Grossman Parting Recommendations recorded at the Dr. Doctor studio in Brooklyn, NY. sound engineer: Luke Wiget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1: Dystopia / "Station Eleven" 20.10.2014 23:47

Introductions Classics Revisited Dystopia Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Parting Recommendations recorded at the Dr. Doctor studio in Brooklyn, NY. sound engineer: Luke Wiget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.