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Libro.fm Podcast

Libro.fm

Libro.fm - A monthly series of interviews and conversations with authors, narrators, and book lovers from the Libro.fm team.

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#54
Oct 28, 2025 · 31 min
Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia on The Bewitching and History as Inspiration
In this episode, Craig and Olivia sit down with critically-acclaimed and award-winning author Silvia Moreno-Garcia about the inspiration behind her latest novel, The Bewitching, including the Salem Witch Trials and fall in New England.
#53
Sep 30, 2025 · 36 min
Maggie Tokuda-Hall on Free Expression and Fighting Book Bans
We chat with Maggie Tokuda-Hall about refusing to write to market expectations. She reflects on her experience with censorship and her picture book Love in the Library—which ultimately led to her being a founding member of Authors Against Book Bans.
#52
Aug 26, 2025 · length unknown
Kennedy Ryan on the Skyland Series and the Power of Romance Books
In this episode, Craig and Olivia sit down with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Ryan to talk about the power of romance, the craft of building interconnected worlds, and why representation—on and off the page—matters.
#51
Jul 29, 2025 · length unknown
Cory Doctorow on Divesting from Amazon’s Audible and the Fight for Digital Rights
In this episode, Craig and Olivia sit down with science fiction author, activist, and journalist Cory Doctorow to talk about creative freedom, tech monopolies, and how authors and readers alike can divest from Amazon.
#50
Jun 24, 2025 · length unknown
Interview With Rick Steves, Author of On the Hippie Trail and Travel as a Political Act
In this episode, Craig and Olivia sit down with legendary travel writer and TV host Rick Steves to celebrate the 50th episode of the Libro.fm Podcast.
#49
May 27, 2025 · length unknown
Eve L. Ewing on Original Sins, Audiobooks, and Imagination as Resistance
In this episode, Craig and Olivia sit down with Eve L. Ewing—author, scholar, poet, comic book writer, and professor—to talk about her newest book, Original Sins.
#48
Apr 22, 2025 · length unknown
An Interview With Annie B. Jones, Podcast Host, Bookstore Owner, and Author of Ordinary Time
In this episode of the Libro.fm podcast, Craig and Olivia sit down with Annie B. Jones—author of Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put, owner of The Bookshelf in Thomasville, Georgia, and host of the beloved From the Front Porch podcast.
#47
Mar 25, 2025 · length unknown
Amanda Jones on Libraries, Censorship, and Community
This episode of the Libro.fm podcast features an interview with Amanda Jones, a school librarian and anti-censorship advocate whose book "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America" became a national bestseller.
#46
Feb 25, 2025 · length unknown
Interview with Aaliyah Bilal, author of National Book Award Finalist "Temple Folk"
In this episode of the Libro.fm podcast, hosts Craig and Karen interview Aaliyah Bilal, author of the 2023 National Book Award finalist "Temple Folk."
#45
Jan 28, 2025 · length unknown
Amanda Montell (Cultish) and Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (Catalina) LIVE panel @ The Texas Book Festival
Recorded live at the 2024 Texas Book Festival in Austin, this episode features authors Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (The Undocumented Americans, Catalina) and Amanda Montell (Cultish, The Age of Magical Overthinking)
#44
Dec 17, 2024 · length unknown
Percival Everett on ‘James’, Writing, Art, and the Magic of Language
In this episode, we chat with acclaimed author, poet, and painter Percival Everett to discuss his award-winning novel James— the 2024 National Book Award winner.
#43
Nov 26, 2024 · length unknown
Karla Cornejo Villavicencio on Identity, Belonging, and the Power of Stories
In this episode, we sit down with Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented Americans and Catalina
#42
Oct 29, 2024 · length unknown
Adrian Bliss on TikTok, Humor, and Writing His First Book
Comedian and author Adrian Bliss joins Karen and Craig to discuss his debut book The Greatest Nobodies of History, sharing hilarious insights on overlooked historical figures, the creative process of writing and narrating, and much more.
#41
Sep 26, 2024 · length unknown
Banned Books Week: Philomena Polefrone and the ABA's fight to Protect Free Expression
In this episode, Philomena Polefrone, PhD discusses her role in advocating for intellectual freedom through the ABA.
#40
Sep 24, 2024 · length unknown
Huda Fahmy (Yes I’m Hot in This) & Anna Hersh (Wild Rumpus) on Community, Creativity, and Youth Lit.
On today’s episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we dive into literacy for young readers with graphic novelist Huda Fahmy and children’s bookshop owner Anna Hersh.
#39
Aug 27, 2024 · length unknown
Mel Saavedra (Steamy Lit) on Romance, Representation, and Resilience
On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we sit down with Melissa Saavedra, founder of the romance-focused bookstore Steamy Lit.
#38
Jul 23, 2024 · length unknown
Stephen Graham Jones (The Only Good Indians) on Writing Horror, Slashers, and Finding His Voice
Today we interview Stephen Graham Jones the Bram Stoker Award winning author of The Only Good Indians, My Heart is a Chainsaw, I Was A Teenage Slasher, and many more novels.
#37
Jul 9, 2024 · length unknown
Interview with Natalie Naudus (Audiobook narrator / Author of 'Gay the Pray Away')
On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we sit down with prolfic and beloved audiobook narrator Natalie Naudus.
#36
Jun 27, 2024 · length unknown
Interview with Christine Bollow (Co-Owner of Loyalty Bookstore in D.C.)
On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we sit down with Christine Bollow, co-owner and events manager for the DC based community oriented bookstore, Loyalty Bookstore.
#35
Jun 26, 2024 · length unknown
Interview with Kalima DeSuze (Owner of Cafe con Libros Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY)
On today's episode of the Libro.fm Podcast, we sit down with Kalima DeSuze, a bookseller and owner of Cafe Con Libros, an international feminist bookstore, in Brooklyn, NY.

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