So Many Damn Books
Christopher Hermelin
A blessing, a curse, a podcast, since 2014. Christopher (@cdhermelin) invites folks to the Damn Library to talk about reading, literature, publishing, and trying to make it through the never-dwindling stack of things to read. All with a themed drink in hand. Recorded at the Damn Library in Brooklyn, NY. For show info, book lists, and drink recipes, follow @somanydamnbooks and visit somanydamnbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 20, 2015 • 43min
15: Catherine Lacey
In which Catherine Lacey (author of "Nobody is Ever Missing") drops by the Manhattan branch of the Damn Library! Drinks are made, bathtubs are revealed, and escape is discussed (among many other things). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2015 • 55min
14: ToB Wrap-Up & Call-In
The guys chat with ToB Commish Kevin Guilfoile about the ToB and his writing, then get some friends from the commentariat on the phone including Neighbors73, BradMcGinty, Melanie, and itsonlyzach. The ToB is over, long live the ToB! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2015 • 33min
13: Tournament Gab / Jeff VanderMeer & "Annihiliation"
More Surprises and More Upsets in the Tournament! Jeff VanderMeer discusses "Annihilation" and the ToB! Predictions for the final! Featuring The Aquabats - Fight Song (still) and Laura Shigihara - Zombies On Your Lawn (from the Plants vs. Zombies OST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2015 • 45min
12: Tournament Talk / John Warner & "Tough Day for the Army"
One year of Friendship Surprises and Upsets in the Tournament of Books John Warner talks his role in the tourney, McSweeney's, and "Tough Day for the Army" The Biblioracle Chooses a Book Recommendations Featuring The Aquabats - Fight Song (still) and The Mountain Goats - Choked Out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 8, 2015 • 1h 3min
11: "A Brave Man Seven Storeys Tall" by Will Chancellor
"A Brave Man Seven Storeys Tall" The Settlement, a "Brave Man"-inspired cocktail Will Chancellor is Very Smart ToB15 prognostications and considerations Recommendations Featuring The Aquabats - Fight Song and Cindy Lauper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2015 • 44min
10: Event Books / "The Bone Clocks"
Guest Star: Luke Wiget Event Books "The Bone Clocks" by David Mitchell Recommendations Farewell to Luke and the DoctorDR studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 9, 2015 • 51min
9: Audiobooks / "Everything I Never Told You" / Interview: Emily St. John Mandel
Teaser Audiobooks "Everything I Never Told You" by Celeste Ng Interview: Emily St. John Mandel (author of "Station Eleven") Recommendations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2015 • 38min
8: KINGCAST!
Stephen King, Stephen King, Stephen King First King Favorite King Stephen King's "Revival" Recommendations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 12, 2015 • 28min
7: Non-Fiction / "Not That Kind of Girl"
Happy New Year! Non-Fiction Celebrity Memoirs "Not That Kind of Girl" by Lena Dunham Recommendations 15 Seconds of a Song: The Blow, "Come On Petunia" / The Guys Sing The Police Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2014 • 31min
6: Literary Awards / "Missing Person"
Reading Habits Literary Awards Missing Person by Patrick Modiano Drew and Christopher's Top 5 of 2014 Lists 15 seconds of a song: DJ Deville's Auld Lang Syne Remix recorded at the Dr. Doctor studio in Brooklyn, NY.sound engineer: Luke Wiget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
