Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia on The Bewitching and History as Inspiration
We chat with critically-acclaimed and award-winning author Silvia Moreno-Garcia about the inspiration behind her latest novel, The Bewitchin...
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Libro.fm Podcast
Libro.fm - A monthly series of interviews and conversations with authors, narrators, and book lovers from the Libro.fm team.
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Maggie Tokuda-Hall on Free Expression and Fighting Book Bans
In this episode, Maggie Tokuda-Hall speaks about refusing to write to market expectations. She reflects on her experience with censorship an...
Kennedy Ryan on the Skyland Series and the Power of Romance Books
In this episode, Craig and Olivia sit down with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Ryan to talk about the power of roma...
Cory Doctorow on Divesting from Amazon’s Audible and the Fight for Digital Rights
Cory shares the motivation behind keeping his audiobooks off Audible—even if it means sacrificing a paycheck—and explains how DRM laws allow...
Interview With Rick Steves, Author of On the Hippie Trail and Travel as a Political Act
In this episode, Craig and Olivia sit down with legendary travel writer and TV host Rick Steves to celebrate the 50th episode of the Libro.f...
Eve L. Ewing on Original Sins, Audiobooks, and Imagination as Resistance
In this episode, Craig and Olivia sit down with Eve L. Ewing—author, scholar, poet, comic book writer, and professor—to talk about her newes...
An Interview With Annie B. Jones, Podcast Host, Bookstore Owner, and Author of Ordinary Time
In this episode of the Libro.fm podcast, Craig and Olivia sit down with Annie B. Jones—author of Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Stayin...
Amanda Jones on Libraries, Censorship, and Community
This episode of the Libro.fm podcast features an interview with Amanda Jones, a school librarian and anti-censorship advocate whose book "Th...
Interview with Aaliyah Bilal, author of National Book Award Finalist "Temple Folk"
In this episode of the Libro.fm podcast, hosts Craig and Karen interview Aaliyah Bilal, author of the 2023 National Book Award finalist "Tem...
Amanda Montell (Cultish) and Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (Catalina) LIVE panel @ The Texas Book Festival
Recorded live at the 2024 Texas Book Festival in Austin, this episode features authors Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (The Undocumented America...
Percival Everett on ‘James’, Writing, Art, and the Magic of Language
In this episode, we chat with acclaimed author, poet, and painter Percival Everett to discuss his award-winning novel James— the 2024 Nation...
Karla Cornejo Villavicencio on Identity, Belonging, and the Power of Stories
In this episode, we sit down with Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented Americans and Catalina, which was longlisted for t...
Adrian Bliss on TikTok, Humor, and Writing His First Book
In this episode, hosts Karen Farmer and Craig Silva chat with comedian, actor, and debut author Adrian Bliss. Adrian shares his journey from...
Banned Books Week: Philomena Polefrone and the ABA's fight to Protect Free Expression
In this episode, Philomena Polefrone, PhD discusses her role in advocating for intellectual freedom through the ABA. The conversation touche...
Huda Fahmy (Yes I’m Hot in This) & Anna Hersh (Wild Rumpus) on Community, Creativity, and Youth Lit.
On today’s episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we dive into literacy for young readers with graphic novelist Huda Fahmy and children’s bookshop...
Mel Saavedra (Steamy Lit) on Romance, Representation, and Resilience
On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we chat with Mel Saavedra, the owner of Steamy Lit Bookstore and the driving force behind Steamy...
Stephen Graham Jones (The Only Good Indians) on Writing Horror, Slashers, and Finding His Voice
In today's episode, we interview renowned horror author Stephen Graham Jones. We delve into his latest book, "I Was a Teenage Slasher," and...
Interview with Natalie Naudus (Audiobook narrator / Author of 'Gay the Pray Away')
On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we chat with prolific and beloved audiobook narrator Natalie Naudus who shares her journey into...
Interview with Christine Bollow (Co-Owner of Loyalty Bookstore in D.C.)
On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we sit down with Christine Bollow, co-owner and events manager for the DC based, community-orien...
Interview with Kalima DeSuze (Owner of Cafe con Libros Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY)
In this episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we interview Kalima DeSuze, the owner of Cafe con Libros, an intersectional feminist bookstore and...