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Across the Pond

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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#146
September 15 · 51 min
146. Laia Jufresa, "Wishbone"
Sam gets into "the fact that" we're reading Ducks. Newburyport at The Big Book Project, and we talk to Laia Jufresa about her impressive literary novel, Wishbone, published by Fern Books. 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
#145
September 1 · 58 min
145. Katherine Mansfield, "The Garden Party and Other Stories"
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
#144
August 18 · 36 min
144. Mark Bowles, "How Do People Stay the Same"
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
#143
August 4 · 49 min
143. Deb Olin Unferth, "Earth 7"
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
S1 · E142
July 21 · 36 min
142. Todd McEwen, "Who Sleeps With Katz”
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
#141
July 7 · 47 min
141. Mark Haber, "Ada"
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
#140
June 23 · 42 min
140. Geoffrey D. Morrison, "The Coffin of Honey"
Geoffrey D. Morrison joins Lori and Sam to talk about his new novel, The Coffin of Honey, that imagines a new world order arising from a climate-induced catastrophe and the mysterious appearance of UFOs, which trigger existential and socio-political questions about life on earth. 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
#139
June 9 · 49 min
139. Ben Fountain, "Rasputin Swims the Potomac"
Writer Ben Fountain returns to the show to talk about his new novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, a hilarious and provocative exploration of why President Trump and his brand of politics have prevailed in the US for over a decade. 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
#138
May 26 · 1 hr 5 min
138. Will Self, "The Quantity Theory of Morality"
What a thrill to talk to the prolific author Will Self on the occassion of his latest novel, The Quantity Theory of Morality. We discuss the book and a lot more besides! 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
#137
May 12 · 51 min
137. Caroline Bicks, "Monsters in the Archive"
Galley Beggar Press's forthcoming books, and we talk to Professor Caroline Bicks about her new book, Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear With Stephen King, which draws on her time researching King's notes and early drafts, her talks with him, and finding synergies between King's work and Shakespeare's. 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
#136
April 28 · 47 min
136. David Keenan "Boyhood"
Join us for a really fun, fascinating discussion with writer David Keenan discussing his latest novel, Boyhood. 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
#135
April 14 · 40 min
135. Angela Flournoy, "The Wilderness"
Our guest is writer Angela Flournoy who joined us to talk about her novel, The Wilderness, a book about sisterhood and chosen family that explores four friends' experiences during our turbulent times. 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
#134
March 31 · 46 min
134. Eoghan Walls, "Field Notes From An Extinction"
Len Deighton, a British master of the spy thriller has died. Sam's a fan. And we had a great time talking with writer Eoghan Walls about his latest novel, Field Notes From An Extinction. 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
#133
March 17 · 47 min
133. Joanna Kavenna, "Seven"
Sam finally makes it to the movie theater to see Wurthering Heights, and writer Joanna Kavenna talks to us about her engaging novel, Seven, which hops around the globe following a group of philosopher friends obsesssed with box theory, lost things, and a board game called Seven. 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
#132
March 3 · 49 min
132. Álvaro Enrigue, "Now I Surrender"
We talk to author Álvaro Enrigue about his latest novel in English, Now I Surrender, an account of the mythlogized Apache warrior, Geronimo, and the contemporary narrator's reflections on colonization and identity. 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
#131
February 17 · 48 min
131. James Cahill, "The Violet Hour"
Sam looks forward to the lastest film adaptation of Wurthering Heights, and we talk to writer and art critic James Cahill about his latest novel, The Violet Hour. 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
#130
February 3 · 35 min
130. Caleb Klaces, "Mr. Outside"
We talk to Caleb Klaces about his wonderful, Sebaldian novel, Mr. Outside. 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
#129
January 20 · 50 min
129. Simón López Trujillo, "Pedro the Vast"
Author Simón López Trujillo joins us to talk about his novel Pedro the Vast, a multitudinous novel that explores manuel labor, parenting, religion, and corporate greed. 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
#128
January 6 · 40 min
128. Austyn Wohlers, "Hothouse Bloom"
Sam's farming career, and we talk to writer and musician Austyn Wohlers about her intriguing and beautifully written novel, Hothouse Bloom. 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
#127
Dec 23, 2025 · 39 min
127. Xiaolu Guo, "Call Me Ishmaelle"
What we will be reading over the holidays, and we welcome writer Xiaolu Guo to talk about her latest novel, Call Me Ishmaelle. (Hint: There could be a white whale!). 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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