

Friends & Fiction
Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, Bleav
We're four bestselling novelists and friends whose common love of reading, writing, and independent bookstores bound us together. Now we want to share and celebrate stories—of the books we’ve written, the ones we’re reading now, and the art of writing—with each other and the guest authors we invite to join us. If you love books and are curious about the writing world, you’re in the right place.
Episodes
Mentioned books

May 20, 2021 • 1h 3min
Friends & Fiction with Pam Jenoff
he Fab Five sit down with New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff. They talk about her new book, the instant NYT bestseller THE WOMAN WITH THE BLUE STAR, her research process, how the pandemic impacted her ability to research her latest book, and her past career as a diplomat and current career as a law professor and how those things inform her writing. https://pamjenoff.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 13, 2021 • 1h 2min
Launch Party for Mary Alice Monroe's The Summer of Lost and Found
On the launch party episode for Mary Alice Monroe's THE SUMMER OF LOST AND FOUND, the Fab Five take a journey through the seven-book Beach House series. Along ith a couple of special surprise guests, the ladies don turtle hats, occasionally burst into song, and often burst into fits of laughter, and even get a little misty eyed as they explore the legacy of MA's signature series. https://maryalicemonroe.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 9, 2021 • 48min
Sunday Bonus Episode: Mother's Day with the Satellite Sisters
Three hosts of the award-winning 20-year podcast phenomenon Satellite Sisters swing by to celebrate Mother's Day with the Fab Five in a fun round-robin question-and-answer show. Learn each woman's most embarassing mom moment, the fictional mom they most wanted for their own, and their favorite fictional bad mom. Enjoy a trip down memory lane with lots of insights and revelations and plenty of laughs. https://satellitesisters.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7, 2021 • 27min
S1E11: Patti Callahan Henry and Mary Kay Andrews, with Jenn Hart
BOOK CLUB BUZZ! Patti Callahan Henry and Mary Kay Andrews interview Jenn Hart of Jennifer Hart of Bookclubgirl.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 7, 2021 • 1h 17min
Launch Party for Mary Kay Andrews's The Newcomer
The launch party episode for Mary Kay Andrews's THE NEWCOMER is packed with all the silliness you've come to expect from F&F launch parties. The Fab Five take MKA on a trip down memory lane in a game show style mash-up of This is Your Life and Password. Meet her first editor, her agent, her current editor, and longtime pal from their days as newbie authors, Lisa Scottoline. The props and sound effects departments of F&F are not expecting Hollywood to come calling anytime soon. But the laughs were plentiful. And stick around for a mini version of F&F Theater in the aftershow. https://marykayandrews.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 30, 2021 • 1h 19min
Friends & Fiction with Chris Bohjalian
The Fab Five welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author, Chris Bohjalian, author of 22 books, three of which have been made into movies, including his 2018 bestselling novel, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, which was the basis for the recent smash hit HBO Max television series starring Kaley Cuoco which was just renewed for a second season. Chris joins us to talk about his brilliant new historical thriller coming May 4th, HOUR OF THE WITCH. Described as part Crucible, part Handmaid's Tale, it centers on a young Puritan woman in 1662 Boston who is trying to plot her escape from a violent marriage. The crew also discuss the Armenian genocide and, to lighten things up, a comical tale about a box of missing hotel-laundered underwear from book tour long, long ago. https://chrisbohjalian.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 22, 2021 • 56min
Launch Party for Kristy Woodson Harvey's Under the Southern Sky
Back by popular demand this versy special episode is Friends & Fiction Theater! To celebrate the launch of Kristy Woodson Harvey's UNDER THE SOUTHERN SKY, the Fab Five once again perform dramatic readings—but this time they add cameo appearances by two friends of the show: Elin Hilderbrand and Wade Rouse (aka Viola Shipman)! You won't want to miss this raucous good time! http://www.kristywoodsonharvey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 16, 2021 • 32min
S1E10: Mary Alice Monroe and Mary Kay Andrews, with Zibby Owens
Mary Alice Monroe and Mary Kay Andrews interview Zibby Owens of Mom's Don't Have Time...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 15, 2021 • 48min
Friends & Fiction First Birthday Party
The Fab Five turn tonight's after show into a big fat first birthday party complete with party hats, champagne and cake! Check out fun show clips, most embarrassing moments, and favorite memories from the past year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 15, 2021 • 58min
Friends & Fiction with Jodi Picoult
The Fab Five sit down with literary legend Jodi Picoult. The discuss Jodi's more than two dozen novels (including her latest The Book of Two Ways), her intensive research process, and how she does not shy away from tackling difficult topics in her writing. THy also chat about Jodi's forthcoming musical, BREATHE, premiering vrtually in May 2021. https://www.jodipicoult.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


