New Books Network 1,000 Episodes with Miranda Melcher
Oct 2, 2025
Miranda Melcher, a historian and seasoned host with a focus on peace treaties, celebrates her 1,000 interviews milestone. She shares her journey to New Books Network, emphasizing the joy of engaging with a variety of authors and topics. Miranda discusses her approach to selecting books and how interviews can unexpectedly shift perceptions. With fascinating anecdotes, she reveals surprising facts learned from authors, and expresses excitement for continuing this literary adventure, aiming for another thousand interviews.
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From Listener To Thousand Interviews
- Miranda read and interviewed 1,000 books as part of New Books Network after finishing her PhD.
- Her background is interdisciplinary in history and political science, focusing on peace treaties for civil wars.
Choose Books You Actually Want To Read
- Choose books you are excited to read so you can sustainably interview many.
- Organize with spreadsheets and skip irrelevant sections like lit reviews when appropriate.
Pick Interdisciplinary, Fresh Perspectives
- Prioritize interdisciplinary and novel-angle books that don't fit neat departmental boxes.
- Invite first-time authors and make interviews welcoming to broaden voices.
