023 Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello on "The Magical Language of Others" by E.J. Koh
11/02/20 • 42 min
Show notes for Episode 023 – Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello on “The Magical Language of Others” by E.J. Koh
Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello is equal parts quick wit and deep thinker. Talking to her was like talking to someone who can see deeper into the ocean than you can, and will gently explain it to you. Marci talks freely about how books saved her life, and this conversation was a balm for my soul after a rough week. I know you are going to love it.
We talked for almost two hours, and I had to cut a lot of it to fit the podcast time restraints. But one thing I don’t want you to miss is that Marci is the program director for the Miami Book Fair. Because of the pandemic, this year the Book Fair is online, which means we all have access to it. The fair is happening November 15-22; make sure you check out the awesome lineup of programs and discussions.
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Host: Julie Strauss
Guest: Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello
Indie Bookstore Shoutout of the Week
Murder on the Beach Bookstore in Delray, Florida
Discussed in this episode:
Hour of the Ox by Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello
The Magical Language of Others: A Memoir by E.J. Koh
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
Kundiman: Dedicated to Nurturing Generations of Writers and Readers of Asian American Literature
Life on Mars by Tracy K. Smith
The Body’s Question by Tracy K. Smith
Discussed in our Patreon Exclusive Clip:
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Show notes for Episode 023 – Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello on “The Magical Language of Others” by E.J. Koh
Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello is equal parts quick wit and deep thinker. Talking to her was like talking to someone who can see deeper into the ocean than you can, and will gently explain it to you. Marci talks freely about how books saved her life, and this conversation was a balm for my soul after a rough week. I know you are going to love it.
We talked for almost two hours, and I had to cut a lot of it to fit the podcast time restraints. But one thing I don’t want you to miss is that Marci is the program director for the Miami Book Fair. Because of the pandemic, this year the Book Fair is online, which means we all have access to it. The fair is happening November 15-22; make sure you check out the awesome lineup of programs and discussions.
Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon
Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website
Host: Julie Strauss
Guest: Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello
Indie Bookstore Shoutout of the Week
Murder on the Beach Bookstore in Delray, Florida
Discussed in this episode:
Hour of the Ox by Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello
The Magical Language of Others: A Memoir by E.J. Koh
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover
Kundiman: Dedicated to Nurturing Generations of Writers and Readers of Asian American Literature
Life on Mars by Tracy K. Smith
The Body’s Question by Tracy K. Smith
Discussed in our Patreon Exclusive Clip:
(Note: some of these are affiliate links. Your purchase helps to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business. Thank you!)
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022 Azhelle Wade on "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
There are some people who are so interesting, who have such fascinating lives and jobs, that I can't wait to invite them to the podcast. Then they turn around and scare the life out of me with their book choices. That's what happened with today's guest, Azhelle Wade. Azhelle designs toys for a living, and mentors others in the toy design process. She is sweet and funny and an utterly delightful guest. But the book she chose, "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston, is about a near-catastrophic outbreak of the Ebola virus. I don't read a lot of scary books, but I can honestly say this might be the scariest book ever written. Azhelle and I had a great laugh about my raging anxiety, and then the interview turned surprisingly candid and honest. I know you're going to love her.
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Guest: Azhelle Wade
Podcast/Facebook/Instagram/Website/Toy Creators Academy
Indie Bookstore Shoutout of the Week:
Sisters Uptown Bookstore in Harlem, New York
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Discussed in this episode:
The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus by Richard Preston
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks
Discussed in our Patreon Exclusive Clip:
Doubles (Julie’s Note: I bought this game for my family after talking with Azhelle and it is a BLAST!)
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024 Jaimie Morimoto on "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Why is this the first time someone chose Jane Austen for this podcast? Isn’t Pride and Prejudice supposed to be everyone’s favorite book? Are people embarrassed to admit how much they love it? Jaimie Morimoto and I delve into the “Pumpkin Spice” popularity of this novel. In addition to that, we serve up a hot take on Mr. Bennet’s parenting style and some redemption for Lydia.
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Host: Julie Strauss
Guest: Jaimie Morimoto
Indie Bookstore Shoutout of the Week
Magers and Quinn, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Discussed in this episode:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Bridget Jones’ Diary (and don’t forget the wonderful movie!)
Discussed in our Patreon Exclusive Clip:
Pride and Prejudice (2005 Kiera Knightley version)
BBC Pride & Prejudice miniseries
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