Best Eliza Knight Podcasts (2025)

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Crazy for Patsy: The Voice That Changed Country Music with Holley Snaith 27:42

22d ago27:42

27:42

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest historian and writer, Holley Snaith. On this episode we’re going to talk about her article, Patsy Cline: The Trailblazing Voice That Redefined Country Music published in American Heritage Magazine. More than six decades after her passing, Cline's remarkable voice and unwavering determination conti…

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Books, Bombs, and the Beach: Martha Hall Kelly on Her Latest Historical Novel 38:53

28d ago38:53

38:53

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Martha Hall Kelly. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club. Two sisters living on Martha’s Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club for women—a spectacular novel inspired by…

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Grammar, Grit, and Girl Power: Confessions of a Grammar Queen Release Party 40:58

1M ago40:58

40:58

Join Eliza and guest host, Sophie Perinot, as we celebrate the launch of Confessions of a Grammar Queen, the bold, feminist, and delightfully bookish novel that proves copyediting is a revolutionary act. We’re talking red pencils, office politics, feminist book clubs, and what it means to rewrite the rules—one sentence (and sexist boss) at a time. …

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Auntie Em’s Untold Story: Hazel Gaynor on Before Dorothy 38:12

1M ago38:12

38:12

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Hazel Gaynor. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Before Dorothy. Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own grand adventure, leaving gritty Chicago behind for Kansas and a life that will utterly change her. Paired with this episode: Hazel: Aun…

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Sisters, Summers, and Secrets: Brooke Lea Foster’s Timeless Tale 42:09

2M ago42:09

42:09

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Brooke Lea Foster. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Our Last Vineyard Summer, a captivating new novel set in 1965 and 1978 about a graduate student who returns with her sisters to their family’s summer home on Martha’s Vineyard and begins to unravel old family secrets. P…

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Buried Histories: Portland's Women, the Shanghai Tunnels, and The Girls of Good Fortune with Kristina McMorris 37:19

2M ago37:19

37:19

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Kristina McMorris. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Girls of Good Fortune. A captivating tale of resilience and hope that explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath …

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Transplant: A Memoir with Berardine Watson 29:24

2M ago29:24

29:24

In the final episode of the season, Bernardine (Dine) Watson sits down to discuss her journey with kidney disease and her two transplants. A nonfiction writer and poet, Watson talks about healthcare disparities, finding community, and accepting her diagnosis of FSGS in this conversation about Transplant: A Memoir, which won the inaugural Washington…

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Codebreakers & Rumrunners: Erika Robuck on The Last Twelve Miles 21:09

2M ago21:09

21:09

On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, THE LAST TWELVE MILES. Based on true events, The Last Twelve Miles follows a deadly, high-stakes game of cat and mouse between cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman and rumrunner Marie Waite. As Elizebeth fights to crack smuggler codes in D.C., Marie builds a dangerous empire across the Straits of…

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Secrets in Miniature: Elise Hooper on The Library of Lost Dollhouses 40:07

2M ago40:07

40:07

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Elise Hooper. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Library of Lost Dollhouses. When a young librarian discovers historic dollhouses in a hidden room, she embarks on an unexpected journey that reveals surprising secrets about the lost miniatures. Paired with this episode:…

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Witchcraft & Wreckage on the Amalfi Coast with Sarah Penner 35:02

3M ago35:02

35:02

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Sarah Penner. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, THE AMALFI CURSE, a bewitching tale of sunken treasure, forbidden love, the stregheria and ancient magic on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Paired with this episode: Sarah: Mocktails & Smoothies Eliza: Plum Wine & Vitamin Water S…

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Elixirs and Echoes: Lynda Cohen Loigman on Love and Memory 41:39

3M ago41:39

41:39

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Lynda Cohen Loigman. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern. On the brink of eighty, retired pharmacist Augusta Stern moves to Florida and reunites with her first love, reigniting memories of 1920s Brooklyn. Torn between science and family folk…

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Viscounts, Vengeance, and Victorian Rebels with Mimi Matthews 31:14

3M ago31:14

31:14

On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Rules for Ruin. On the outskirts of London sits a seemingly innocuous institution with a secretive aim—to train young women to distract, disrupt, and discredit the patriarchy. Outraged by a powerful lord’s systematic attack on women’s rights in Parliament, the Academy summons its brightest—and mos…

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Going to Maine with Sally Chaffin Brooks 29:15

3M ago29:15

29:15

Comedian Sally Chaffin Brooks talks about her through hike on the Appalachian Trail. From the funky trail names, to the memorable characters along the way, to the lessons the AT served up for her career in comedy, Chaffin Brooks shares the funny, difficult, and thoughtful stories from her life-changing hike.…

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Soaring Through the Jazz Age: Cindy Weigand on Jack Ashcroft's Adventures 33:53

3M ago33:53

33:53

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Cindy Weigand. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, BIG JACK: COWBOY AVIATOR, which takes us back to the roaring twenties when Jack Ashcroft joins the Gates Flying Circus, billed as the World’s Greatest Exhibition Aviators. Paired with this episode: Cindy: Hooch Eliza: Mark …

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Roots and Revelations: Aimie K. Runyan on The Wandering Season 37:56

3M ago37:56

37:56

On today’s episode, I’m joined by guest author Aimie K. Runyan. We're diving into her evocative new novel, The Wandering Season — a story of identity, family secrets, and the journey to uncover where we truly belong. Set against the snowy backdrop of Estes Park, we follow Veronica Stratton, a specialty food broker on the brink of major career succe…

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Witchcraft, Plague, and Power: A Conversation with Anna Rasche 39:25

4M ago39:25

39:25

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Anna Rasche. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Stone Witch of Florence, and dive into the inspiration behind gemstone magic, the line between healer and heretic, and how one woman’s power might be the only thing standing between salvation and ruin. Paired with this ep…

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Portrait of a Woman: Alka Joshi on Art, Identity, and Six Days in Bombay 46:22

4M ago46:22

46:22

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Alka Joshi. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, SIX DAYS IN BOMBAY, a sweeping novel that follows a young Anglo-Indian nurse who embarks on a journey from her home in Bombay, through Prague, Florence, Paris, and London, to uncover a mystery and prove her innocence after a f…

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Uncorking the World: Exploring Wine Regions with Michael C. Higgins 27:54

4M ago27:54

27:54

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by bestselling author Michael C. Higgins. On this episode we’re going to talk about his series of books Exploring Wine Regions - A visually stunning and immersive travelogue-meets-wine-guide, the Exploring Wine Regions series blends expert insights, rich storytelling, and breathtaking photography to uncove…

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Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing with Jen Soriano 33:45

4M ago33:45

33:45

Jen Soriano, author of Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing talks about chronic pain, ancestral trauma, and finding joy and support through community. Soriano is a Filipinx-American writer, independent scholar, and performer who has long worked at the intersection of grassroots organizing, narrative strategy, and art-driven social change.…

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Scandalous Women & Literary Legends: Gill Paul on Jackie Collins, Jacqueline Susann, and the World of Publishing 31:02

4M ago31:02

31:02

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Gill Paul. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Scandalous Women, Mad Men meets the world of publishing in international bestselling author Gill Paul’s new novel about Jackie Collins and Jacqueline Susann, two dynamic, groundbreaking writers renowned for their scandalous and…

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Bubbles, Battles, and Breaking Barriers: Rebecca Rosenberg on Madame Pommery and the Champagne Widows 36:39

4M ago36:39

36:39

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Rebecca Rosenberg. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Madame Pommery, part of the Champagne Widows series, based on real-life widows who grappled with the loss of their husbands only to realize that their new marital status allowed them to own their own winery under the Na…

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Hold Strong: Revealing WWII’s Forgotten Tragedy with Dugoni & Langholz 36:35

5M ago36:35

36:35

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest authors Robert Dugoni and Jeff Langholz. On this episode we’re going to talk about their book that they penned along with Chris Crabtree, HOLD STRONG, a unique WWII novel about the deadliest accident in US military history and the people involved, an incredible and inspiring story that has never b…

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The Women Behind the Art: Jeanne Mackin on Picasso’s Lover 38:04

5M ago38:04

38:04

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Jeanne Mackin. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, PICASSO’S LOVER, a lushly drawn imagining of the women who inspired Pablo Picasso, the muses behind some of his greatest works, and the enduring influence of love and art. Paired with this episode: Jeanne: Spanish Port Eliz…

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Another North with Jennifer Brice 34:31

5M ago34:31

34:31

Jennifer Brice talks about Another North, her essay collection about growing up in Fairbanks, Alaska and moving through the world, understanding herself as a woman, mother, daughter and granddaughter. In the essays, she looks for answers in family lore, personal experience, and conversations with friends, and beloved books in this wide-ranging and …

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Drunk History Trivia with E. Elizabeth Watson, Julie Johnstone and Cecelia Mecca 28:33

5M ago28:33

28:33

It's time for a Drunk History Trivia Game!! I’m excited to be joined on the show today by E. Elizabeth Watson, Julie Johnstone and Cecelia Mecca. Welcome ladies! Paired with this episode: E. Elizabeth Watson: Natura Rose Julie Johnstone: Water Cecelia Mecca: Hot Chocolate with RumChata Eliza: Plum Gekkeikan Elizabeth's Book: A Highland Rogue to Rui…

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Roosevelt, Rights & Resilience: Shara Moon on Elizabeth McDuffie’s Legacy 36:31

5M ago36:31

36:31

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Shara Moon. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, LET US MARCH ON, a stirring novel inspired by the life of an unsung heroine, and real-life crusader, Lizzie McDuffie, who as a maid in FDR’s White House spearheaded the Civil Rights movement of her time. Paired with this episo…

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Stepping Outside our World with T.M. Blanchett's Fantasy Series: The Neath 24:05

6M ago24:05

24:05

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, T.M. Blanchet. On this episode we’re going to talk about her young adult fantasy series, the Neath Trilogy which includes Herrick's End, Herrick's Lie, and Herrick's Key. Paired with this episode: Trisha: Hard Iced Tea Eliza: Brunello di Montalcino Trisha's Book: The Neath Trilogy What Tri…

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Women, Freedom and Love in Iran During WWI with Afarin Bellasario 42:24

6M ago42:24

42:24

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Afarin Ordubadi Bellasario. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Silenced Whispers, a novel about the struggle for freedom and love against tradition, corruption, and colonial ambition during World War I in Iran. Paired with this episode: Afarin: Alvarino Eliza: Black Raspbe…

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War Veterans, Generational Trauma and Survival with Becky Ellis 32:29

6M ago32:29

32:29

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Becky Ellis. On this episode we’re going to talk about her memoir, Little Avalanches a breathtaking scope that propels readers from the beaches of California in the early ‘70s to the battlefields of World War II. Paired with this episode: Becky: Sancerre Eliza: Le Bruciate, Brunello Di Mon…

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Mothership: A Memoir of Wonder and Crisis with Greg Wrenn 32:07

6M ago32:07

32:07

Greg Wrenn discusses his book Mothership: A Memoir of Wonder and Crisis, a story of personal and global healing. He touches on the importance of coral reefs to the journey to heal from complex PTSD through the administration of a psychedelic tea called ayahuasca, and so much more in this book that blends memoir with cutting-edge science.…

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Young Women Grappling with 1970s Politics with L.M. Elliott 43:13

6M ago43:13

43:13

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, L.M. Elliott. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Truth, Lies and the Questions in Between, a novel about an unraveling presidency and the intensifying fight for women’s rights, through the eyes of a teen girl whose future will be determined by her willingness to seek the t…

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Drunk History Trivia with Evie Hawtrey, Heather Webb, Madeline Martin and Eliza Knight 37:59

7M ago37:59

37:59

It's time for a Drunk History Trivia Game!! I’m excited to be joined on the show today by Evie Hawtrey aka Sophie Perinot, Heather Webb and Madeline Martin. Welcome ladies! Paired with this episode: Evie/Sophie: ImPearable cocktail Heather: Gin and Tonic Madeline: Tempranillo, Cooper's Hawk Eliza: Bound, Cabernet Sauvignon Evie's Book: And By Fire …

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Holiday Romances, Pet Love and the Puppy Bowl with Victoria Schade 32:07

7M ago32:07

32:07

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Victoria Schade. Because I love pets and the holiday season, we’re going to dive into a different sort of podcast today! We’re going to talk about Victoria’s book, Unleashed Holiday, a holiday romance novel with a professional dog trainer who must decide if the melting frost between her an…

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The Grandfather of Black Basketball with Edwin B. Henderson II 33:41

7M ago33:41

33:41

Edwin B. Henderson II discusses his book, The Grandfather of Black Basketball, about his grandfather and namesake, Dr. E. B. Henderson. A local Civil Rights leader, athletics game changer, and prolific writer, E. B.'s legacy is both a local and national story.By Fall for the Book

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A Jewel Heist and the Valkyrie Tiara with J'Nell Ciesielski 23:01

7M ago23:01

23:01

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, J’nell Ciesielski. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Winged Tiara, a novel that takes us through post-war Europe as estranged spouses and jewel thieves hunt an elusive Valkyrie tiara. Paired with this episode: J'nell: Promised Land Chocolate Milk in a wine glass Eliza…

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Egyptian Antiquities and the Met (AKA Mummies and Glamour!) with Fiona Davis 28:41

8M ago28:41

28:41

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Fiona Davis. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Stolen Queen, releasing January 7th. The Stolen Queen will transport readers from 1970s New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of 1930s Cairo and back. Paired with this episode: Fiona: Gruner Veltli…

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Exploring Big Ideas That Have Shaped Humanity with Scott Edwin Williams 30:13

8M ago30:13

30:13

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by bestselling author Scott Edwin Williams. On this episode we’re going to talk about his book, Lightbulb Moments in Human History: From Peasants to Periwigs (Book II), a humorous and informative series exploring the big ideas that have shaped humanity. Paired with this episode: Scott: Australian Pinot Noi…

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Marguerite "Missy" Lehand with Historian and Author Kathryn Smith 34:25

8M ago34:25

34:25

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest historian, Kathryn Smith. On this episode we’re going to be chatting about her historical expertise, the Missy LeHand mystery series and her current screenwriting project. Paired with this episode: Kathryn: Gin and Dubonnet Eliza: Pimm's Spritz Kathryn's Book: The Gatekeeper What Kathryn is Readin…

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Between This World and the Next with Praveen Herat 24:02

8M ago24:02

24:02

Praveen Herat joins Fall for the Book to talk about his debut novel, Between This World and the Next, a gripping exploration of power, identity, and how far one must go to uncover the truth. Herat was born in London to Sri Lankan parents and educated at Oxford and the University of East Anglia. He lived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for several years, a…

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Drunk History Trivia with Mimi Matthews, Jenni L. Walsh, Donna Jones Alward and Eliza Knight 30:17

8M ago30:17

30:17

It's time for a Drunk History Trivia Game!! I'm excited to be joined on the show today by Mimi Matthews, Jenni L. Walsh, and Donna Jones Alward. Paired with this episode: SPARKLE SAUCE! Also known as sparkling water drinks! Mimi's Book: The Muse of Maiden Lane Jenni's Book: Ace, Marvel, Spy Donna's Book: When the World Fell Silent Eliza's Book: Con…

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Author Interview 63: Unwind with Sarah Beth Durst 51:01

8M ago51:01

51:01

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with New York Times Bestselling author, Sarah Beth Durst. We'll discuss her delightful new cozy fantasy novel, The Spellshop, about Kiela the librarian and her assistant, Caz the sentient spider plant, as they navigate t…

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The Woman Behind the Eiffel Tower with Aimie K. Runyan 36:04

8M ago36:04

36:04

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Aimie K. Runyan. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Mademoiselle Eiffel, set in nineteenth-century Paris tells the story of Claire Eiffel, a woman who played a significant role in maintaining her family’s legacy and their iconic contributions to the city of Paris. Paired w…

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The Incredible Miss Unsinkable--Survivor of the Titanic with Jenni L. Walsh 20:49

9M ago20:49

20:49

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by bestselling author Jenni L. Walsh. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Unsinkable, a novel inspired by true survivors of the Titanic, who also braved both WWI and WWII. Paired with this episode: Jenni: Olipop Eliza: Technique, Cabernet Sauvignon Jenni's Book: Unsinkable What Jenni is Rea…

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Phyllis Fraser -- Cousin to Ginger Rogers with Margaret Porter 36:26

9M ago36:26

36:26

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Margaret Porter. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Limits of Limelight, a novel about Phyllis Fraser, cousin of Ginger Rogers and a rising starlet herself. Paired with this episode: Margaret: French 75 Eliza: Acclaimed, Red Wine Margaret's Book: The Limits of Limeligh…

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Drunk History Trivia Game with Eliza Knight, Aimie K. Runyan, Rachel McMillan and J'Nell Ciesielski 30:47

9M ago30:47

30:47

It's our inaugural Drunk History Trivia Game!! I'm excited to be joined on the show today by Aimie K. Runyan, Rachel McMillan and J'Nell Ciesielski who not only write historical fiction single titles, but have been writing books together as well. Paired with this episode: Aimie: Educated Guess, Cabernet Sauvignon Rachel: Inniskillen, reisling J'Nel…

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A Radical Suffragist with Shirley M. Marshall 32:58

9M ago32:58

32:58

Shirley M. Marshall talks about the suffragist movement and the 19th Amendment in this episode of the Fall for the Book Podcast. Her book, A Radical Suffragist in Washington, D.C.: An Inside Story of the National Woman’s Party is local, national, and international look at the strategy and politics of the suffragist movement.…

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The 1970s Fashion Designer Showdown at Versailles with Natasha Lester 31:20

9M ago31:20

31:20

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, a brilliant blend of feminism, fashion, and history in this bold novel set against the real-life designers’ showdown in Versailles in the 1970s. Paired with this epi…

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The Halifax Harbour Explosion with Donna Jones Alward 23:55

10M ago23:55

23:55

We're joined on the show today by guest author Donna Jones Alward. On this episode we're going to talk about her book, When the World Fell Silent, a WWI story of loss, hope and redemption, the Canadian Army Nurse Corps, and the Halifax Harbour explosion. Paired with this episode: Donna: Sparkling water with slices of lime Eliza: ZipFizz, Limon Donn…

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Stephanie Dray Chats about Frances Perkins the First Woman to Serve in a Presidential Cabinet 32:32

10M ago32:32

32:32

On this episode we’re going to chat with Stephanie Dary about her book, Becoming Madam Secretary, a captivating and richly dramatic novel about Frances Perkins, one of the greatest political figures of the twentieth century, and an unsung heroine whose legacy is woven into the fabric of every American life. Paired with this episode: Stephanie: Wate…

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Diamond Annie and the Forty Elephants Gang with Heather Webb 31:04

10M ago31:04

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On this episode we’re going to chat with Heather Webb about her book, Queens of London, a tale of dark glamor and sisterhood featuring Britain’s first female crime syndicate, the ever-shifting meaning of justice, and the way women claim their power by any means necessary. Paired with this episode: Heather: Sancerre white wine from the Loire Valley …

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