B&N Meet the Writers Audio Interviews
Summary: Hear the latest word on today's hottest authors with Barnes & Noble's exclusive Meet the Writers Podcast. Listen as your favorite writers discuss their inspirations and influences, their favorite books, and the reasons they write.
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Podcasts:
In our interview, the author of Three Cups of Tea talks about campaigns to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, and anti-American reaches of Asia.
Despite his popularity as a TV host, Bobby Flay reveals most of his time is spent in his restaurants. “To me the most important thing is the restaurants and that’s where I’m the happiest.”
In our interview, Alice Waters reveals why she chose the title, The Art of Simple Food for her latest book. “I wanted to use that word “art” because it means that it’s connected to culture.”
In our interview, the Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of children's books including Jumanji and The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg discusses what inspires his fantastical work.
In our interview, David Sedaris talks about his foibles, inspirations, and the funny story behind the title of his book, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim.
In our interview, famed baby photographer Anne Geddes talks about how she found her calling and began her career in portrait photography.
In our interview, bestselling thriller writer Sue Grafton talks about her inspirations, influences, and the secret to coming up with the plots of her popular Kinsey Millhone adventures.
In our interview, Yann Martel discusses why he does not feel pressure from the huge success of Life of Pi. “It’s been a whirlwind and a delight. Whatever pressure is very external," he explains.
In our interview, Matthew Kelly talks about why he chose to write The Dream Manager as a parable. “I use the story to show how important dreams are to our lives,” he explains.
In our interview, America's favorite gardener P. Allen Smith discusses his inspirations and techniques for creating the lavish and lively floral creations he’s known for.
In the midst of celebrating the Silver Anniversary Edition of The Silver Palate Cookbook, its beloved creators Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins gave us the dish on this cooking guide beloved the world over.
Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have been making music with The Rock Bottom Remainders for years; now, they’re teaming up on the page with their Peter Pan “prequels” for the younger set.
In our interview, A.J. Jacobs talks about the motivations behind his books, The Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically and how they transformed his life.
In our interview, the bestselling crime fiction writer discusses her latest chilling novel starring forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, The Book of the Dead.
In our interview, bestselling and prolific author Ken Follett reveals, “I seek input from my editors because, you know, what harm can it do? It can only make the book better.”