Across the Pond
By Lori Feathers & Sam Jordison
Across the Pond is a podcast about the most discussed and anticipated books on both sides of the Atlantic. Texas indie bookstore owner Lori Feathers and UK publisher Sam Jordison bring their unique perspectives on the book business, local literary trends, and author news. In each episode Lori and Sam will also provide a critical take on an important book, discussing how it has been anticipated and received on either side of the pond. Exciting US and UK authors occasionally join Lori and Sam to talk about their work.
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109. Jonathan Coe, "The Proof of My Innocence"
We are joined by the brilliant writer Jonathan Coe to discuss his latest novel, The Proof of My Innocence, a pastiche of genre fiction and insightful critique of contemporary politics. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a fol… -
108. "The Frog in the Throat" by Markus Werner with translator Michael Hofmann
We brag about having poet, critic, and translator extraordinaire Michael Hofmann on the show, and then we talk to him about his latest work in translation, The Frog in the Throat by Markus Werner, out now from New York Review of Books Classics. Thank… -
107. House of Fury by Evelio Rosero with translator Victor Meadowcroft
We celebrate prize winners: Galley Beggar Short Story Prize and Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada!! And translator Victor Meadowcroft joins us to talk about House of Fury by Evelio Rosero out now from New Directions. Thank you for li… -
106. Jón Kalman Stefánsson, "Heaven and Hell"
It's prize shortlist season! And, we have a fascinating discussion with author Jón Kalman Stefánsson about Heaven and Hell, the first novel in his Icelandic trilogy, Heaven and Hell. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follo… -
105. Steve Stern, "A Fool's Kabbalah"
Author Steve Stern joins us for his second appearance on the pod to talk about his latest novel, A Fool's Kabbalah, about one man's quest to recover Judaic texts following the ravages of WWII. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give … -
104. Ali Smith, "Gliff"
A new, indie friendly platform for buying e-books; we have a great discussion with the prolific and wonderous Ali Smith about her latest novel, Gliff! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Gal… -
103. Holly Pester, "The Lodgers"
We talk about our 2025 literary projects, and writer Holly Pester joins us to discuss her novel on the precarity of temporary living spaces, The Lodgers, Assembly Press's submssion for the 2024 Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada.Thank y… -
102. "Wuthering Heights"
Sam and Lori discuss Emily Brontë's classic novel of revenge on the moors--Wuthering Heights! Does this novel live up to its reputation? We have a friendly difference of opinion.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at… -
101. Graeme Macrae Burnet, "A Case of Matricide"
A Doestoevsky short story goes viral on Tik-Tok, and we talk to A Case of Matricide author Graeme Macrae Burnet about proxies, accomplices, and doppelgangers in the not-so-quiet French town of Saint Louis. Thank you for listening! If you like what yo… -
100th Episode with Dan Wells
We celebrate this, our 100th episode! Thank you for listening! And we chat with publisher and book store owner, Dan Wells, to mark the occassion of the 20th anniversary of his wonderful literary press, Biblioasis. Thank you for listening! If you li…
