Across the Pond

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.

Across the Pond is a arts podcast hosted by Lori Feathers & Sam Jordison, with 143 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lori Feathers & Sam Jordison hosts Across the Pond, a arts show with 143 episodes published.

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  Episode #145

  145. Katherine Mansfield, "The Garden Party and Other Stories"

  Sep 1, 202658 min

  In this special episode, Lori and Sam dig deep into the life of Katherine Mansfield and discuss three of her wonderful stories: At the Bay; The Garden Party; and, The Daughters of the Late Colonel. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books , Lori Feathers , Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books , Lori Feathers , Sam Jordison Facebook: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books Bluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.social The Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookproject Theme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

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  Episode #144

  144. Mark Bowles, "How Do People Stay the Same?"

  Aug 18, 202637 min

  Mark Bowles retruns to the show to talk about his latest novel, How Do People Stay the Same, out now from Galley Beggar Press! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books , Lori Feathers , Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books , Lori Feathers , Sam Jordison Facebook: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books Bluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.social The Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookproject Theme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

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  Episode #143

  143. Deb Olin Unferth, "Earth 7"

  Aug 4, 202650 min

  Author Deb Olin Unferth praises booksellers and engages in a deep discussion of her riveting, latest novel, Earth 7. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books , Lori Feathers , Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books , Lori Feathers , Sam Jordison Facebook: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books Bluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.social The Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookproject Theme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

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  Episode #142

  142. Todd McEwen, "Who Sleeps With Katz”

  Jul 21, 202637 minS1

  Revisiting the 2003 novel, Who Sleeps With Katz, which booksellers in the know still love to recommend, and joining us is its author, returning guest Todd McEwen. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books , Lori Feathers , Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books , Lori Feathers , Sam Jordison Facebook: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books Bluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.social The Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookproject Theme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

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  Episode #141

  141. Mark Haber, "Ada"

  Jul 7, 202648 min

  Getting ready to read the monumental Ducks, Newburyport over at The Big Book Project, and we welcome back writer Mark Haber to talk about his latest, Ada, a very funny and compellng novel that belongs in everyone's beach bag this summer! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books , Lori Feathers , Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books , Lori Feathers , Sam Jordison Facebook: Across the Pond , Galley Beggar Press , Interabang Books Bluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.social The Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookproject Theme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

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