Open Book Author Interview Series

Open Book Author Interview Series

Writer's Block Bookstore is proud to present our "Open Book: Author Interview Series", an on-demand viewing platform featuring bestselling authors from all literary genres. Join us as we take a peek behind the pages with your favorite authors, as well as some debut authors who are soon-to-be favorites! Writer’s Block Bookstore chats with them about their books, their inspirations, their publishing journeys, their writing processes, and learns some of the stories behind the pages. Occasionally, we engage storytellers in some fun lightning round "speed dating" questions!

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Sunbelt Blues: The Failure of American Housing By Andrew Ross Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9781250804228
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Published: Metropolitan Books - October 26th, 2021

ANDREW ROSS - SUNBELT BLUES
Writer's Block Bookstore owner, Lauren Zimmerman, and renowned social analyst, Andrew Ross, discuss his book, SUNBELT BLUES, and the affordable housing crisis that is plaguing America. More specifically, they examine the impact it has had on Osceola County, Florida, which is considered one of the worst places in the U.S. when it comes to affordable housing issues.


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little scratch: A Novel By Rebecca Watson Cover Image
$23.95
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ISBN: 9780385545761
Published: Doubleday - August 11th, 2020

REBECCA WATSON - LITTLE SCRATCH
Writer's Block Bookstore owner, Lauren Zimmerman, chats with British author Rebecca Watson about her debut novel, LITTLE SCRATCH, an experimental novel/prose poem about a day in the life of an unnamed woman, living in a lower-case world of demarcated fridge shelves, office politics, clock-watching, and WhatsApp notifications.


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Catch the Rabbit By Lana Bastasic Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9781632062895
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Published: Restless Books - June 1st, 2021

LANA BASTASIC - CATCH THE RABBIT
Writer's Block Bookstore owner, Lauren Zimmerman, chats with Bosnian writer Lana Bastašić about her debut novel CATCH THE RABBIT,
the winner of the 2020 European Union Prize for Literature.


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The Rock Eaters: Stories By Brenda Peynado Cover Image
$16.00
ISBN: 9780143135623
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Published: Penguin Books - May 11th, 2021

BRENDA PEYNADO - THE ROCK EATERS
This intimate and engaging event begins with author Brenda Peynado sharing an excerpt from her short story "Thoughts and Prayers" from her new book, THE ROCK EATERS. Kimberly and Brenda discuss the stories, the motivations, and the processes that went into creating the collection.


When We Were Young By Jaclyn Goldis Cover Image
$15.99
ISBN: 9781538719299
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Published: Forever - February 16th, 2021

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The Girl from the Channel Islands: A WWII Novel By Jenny Lecoat Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781525806414
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Published: Graydon House - February 2nd, 2021

JACLYN GOLDIS AND JENNY LECOAT
Writer's Block Bookstore owner, Lauren Zimmerman, chats with critically acclaimed debut authors Jaclyn Goldis and Jenny Lecoat about their novels.


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Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books with Words Like
$16.99
ISBN: 9780316490733
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Published: Back Bay Books - February 2nd, 2021

LESLIE GRAY STREETER - BLACK WIDOW

Writer's Block Bookstore owner, Lauren Zimmerman, speaks with veteran journalist-turned-author Leslie Gray Streeter about her deeply personal, yet humorous memoir "Black Widow: A Sad-Funny Journey Through Grief for People Who Normally Avoid Books With Words Like ‘Journey’ in the Title." The author opens up about the loss of her husband and how she navigated the business aspects of burying a loved one while integrating funeral customs and traditions of a blended family. She also shares an excerpt from the book.


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The Winemaker's Wife By Kristin Harmel Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781982112301
Availability: Available for Immediate Order
Published: Gallery Books - March 17th, 2020

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Bubblegum: A Novel By Adam Levin Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9780525566489
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Published: Anchor - March 16th, 2021


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Infinity Reaper (Infinity Cycle #2) By Adam Silvera Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062882318
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Published: Quill Tree Books - March 2nd, 2021


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Her Dark Lies By J. T. Ellison Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780778388302
Availability: Available for Immediate Order
Published: Mira Books - March 9th, 2021


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Blood & Honey (Serpent & Dove #2) By Shelby Mahurin Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062878052
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Published: HarperTeen - September 1st, 2020

 

SHELBY MAHURIN - BLOOD & HONEY
YA Author Shelby Mahurin talks about Blood & Honey, her hotly anticipated sequel
to the New York Times, and IndieBound bestseller Serpent & Dove.


Shiner: A Novel By Amy Jo Burns Cover Image
$27.00
ISBN: 9780525533641
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Published: Riverhead Books - May 5th, 2020

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The Falling Woman: A Novel By Richard Farrell Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781616208578
Availability: Out of Print/Uavailable for Order
Published: Algonquin Books - June 23rd, 2020

 

AMY JO BURNS & RICHARD FARRELL
Amy Jo Burns/SHINER and Richard Farrell/THE FALLING WOMAN chat
about their critically acclaimed debut novels.


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The Friendship List By Susan Mallery Cover Image
$26.99
ISBN: 9781335136961
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Published: Hqn - August 4th, 2020

 

SUSAN MALLERY - THE FRIENDSHIP LIST
Bestselling author Susan Mallery is joined by her audiobook narrator,
Tanya Eby, to chat about the feel-good summer read, THE FRIENDSHIP LIST.