The Broads Talk Books With: Ann Napolitano

In this new installment of The Broads Talk Books With, we talk to Ann Napolitano! We recommended her novel, Dear Edward, in Episode 60.

Ann talks about writing books that you hug to your chest, touching fan interactions, and who makes her tongue-tied.

In The Broads Talk Books With, we talk to some of our favorite authors, and nerd out about books. We've talked to Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, Andrea Lawlor, Jeannie Vanasco, Mona Awad, and more! Hit subscribe now in your favorite podcast player, and every episode of this bonus series will come to you direct, like magic.

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Favorite books and authors as a kid and teen:

• Trixie Belden, Julie Campbell

• The Golden Notebook, Doris Lessing

• Beloved, Toni Morrison

Books/authors that made her want to write:

• Henry James (especially The Ambassadors)

• Ann Patchett

• Raymond Carver

• John Irving (especially A Prayer for Owen Meany, Widow for One Year, World According to Garp)

Books on her TBR pile:

• Hamnet, Maggie O’Farrell

• In the Quick, Kate Hope Day

Books that have surprised Ann recently:

• Serpentine, Phillip Pullman

• The Mirror and the Light, Hilary Mantel

• Ask Again, Yes, Mary Beth Keane

A book Ann demands everyone read:

• Far from the Tree, Andrew Solomon

Current pop culture obsessions:

• NBA Basketball

• Busy Phillips on Instagram, and new podcast

• Rachel Hollis on Instagram

• Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach

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