For our book club, Katherine May and I chat about her book WINTERING and why we should all give ourselves permission to hibernate in certain seasons of life.
Read MoreIn Conversation with Philip Speer
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Our book club chat with James Beard–nominated Chef Philip Speer about EAT A PEACH, David Chang’s delicious new memoir.
Read MoreIn Conversation with John Freeman
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Gen has a wide-ranging conversation about environmentalism with TALES OF TWO PLANETS editor John Freeman and writer Aminatta Forna.
Read MoreIn Conversation with Jacqueline Woodson
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Prolific author Jacqueline Woodson chats with Gen about her exquisite novel RED AT THE BONE, the N&G Book Club pick for October.
Read MoreMy Holiday Playlist
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This isn’t a normal holiday season, but blasting cheery tunes will help boost everyone’s mood. Here’s my holiday playlist, featuring new songs and old favorites.
Read MoreIn Conversation with Leigh Stein
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Author Leigh Stein discusses her smart, funny novel SELF CARE with the N&G Book Club.
Read MorePie Tips from Candace Nelson
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Sprinkles Cupcakes founder Candace Nelson reveals her secrets for perfect pies—and shares her chocolate bourbon pecan pie recipe.
Read MoreMy Top Texas Book Festival Panel Picks
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The panels I’m most looking forward to checking out at this year’s Texas Book Festival (including one I’m very excited to introduce!)
Read MoreIn Conversation with Lisa Taddeo
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Gen chats with author Lisa Taddeo about her powerful book, Three Women, the N&G Book Club pick for July.
Read MoreN&G Book Club: In Conversation with Grady Hendrix
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Gen chats with author Grady Hendrix about his book, The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires —the April 2020 N&G Book Club Pick.
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