Archive - The Goldberry Books Podcast & Newsletter

The Best Fiction of 2023 So Far (with Sam Sacks)

Sam Sacks writes the weekly fiction column for the Wall Street Journal’s book review, one of the most comprehensively interesting book sections in the…

Jul 4, 2023 •

35:32

November 2022

Tess Gunty on Narrative Voice, Her Writing Process, and the Books That Most Inspire Her

Tess Gunty is an award-winning novelist based in Los Angeles, whose fascinating (and acclaimed) debut novel, The Rabbit Hutch, was recently published by…

Nov 4, 2022 •

39:51

October 2022

Tyler Dunne on the state of the NFL and good sports books

Sports writer, Tyler Dunne has written “the definitive guide to the real men of the gridiron: NFL tight ends”.

Oct 27, 2022 •

41:18

Scott Avett on His Favorite Books, Truth in Art, and the Notion of the Contemplative Life

Scott Avett is perhaps best known for his work in the acclaimed and much-loved band, The Avett Brothers, but he’s also a very accomplished visual artist…

Oct 5, 2022 •

1:26:46

September 2022

The Best Fiction of 2022 So Far (with Sam Sacks)

Sam Sacks writes the Fiction Chronicle for the Wall Street Journal Book Review, one of the best sections in the world of book criticism.

Sep 21, 2022 •

1:01:49

July 2022

Audio Book Narrator Edoardo Ballerini

Edoardo Ballerini has been in your head—or at least there’s a good chance he has if you listen to audio books.

Jul 29, 2022 •

37:13

Alissa Wilkinson Talks Great Food Writing (and more)

You know that classic question, if you could have a dinner party with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

Jul 2, 2022 •

54:12

June 2022

Chris Beha Shares the Books He Loves

“Christopher Beha is one of the most talented young writers at work today.” —Jess Walter, author of Beautiful Ruins

Jun 24, 2022 •

56:55

May 2022

David McCloskey Shares His Favorite Spy Novels

David McCloskey knows spy fiction.

May 30, 2022 •

43:33

Historian Megan Kate Nelson Shares Her Favorite Books of History (and more)

Megan Kate Nelson is an expert in the history of the American Civil War, the U.S.

May 12, 2022 •

49:51

April 2022

Austin Kleon Spreads Some Book Love

Austin Kleon is an enthusiast, a man of joy, who takes great pleasure in contemplating the creative process and who has built a loyal following by…

Apr 26, 2022 •

57:52

William Kent Krueger shares his most beloved books

William Kent Krueger is the author of the Cork O’Connor series of mystery books about a detective who is part Irish, part Ojibwa and who solves crimes…

Apr 15, 2022 •

38:39

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