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HarperAcademic Calling

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Welcome to HarperAcademic Calling. Our podcast is designed to give educators, students, as well as every reader, a behind-the-scenes chat with a range of our authors--from well-loved favorites to up-and-coming debut writers--about their books.

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Episodes

  1. Susana M. Morris

    Susana M. Morris by HarperAcademic

  2. Emily Bender and Alex Hanna

    Sarah George talks with authors Emily Bender and Alex Hanna about their new book, The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want. You can learn more about the book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-ai-con-emily-m-benderalex-hanna?variant=43065101189154

  3. Andrew Leigh

    Sarah George talks with Andrew Leigh about his latest book, How Economics Explains the World. The book is available in hardcover and ebook. You can learn more about the book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/how-economics-explains-the-world-andrew-leigh?variant=42112692453410

  4. Sierra Greer

    Sarah George talks with Sierra Greer, author of Annie Bot, about her book. It is out in paperback on 3/25/25. You can learn more here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/annie-bot-sierra-greer?variant=42835508920354

  5. Trish O'Kane

    We talk with Trish O'Kane about her new memoir, BIRDING TO CHANGE THE WORLD, which is now on sale in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook. Trish says, “In teaching, our students are always watching us. They want to know how to be in the world. They want to know how to be in a troubled world. How do…

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  6. Jennifer Lunden

    Kim Racon talks with Lunden about her book, AMERICAN BREAKDOWN. It's available now in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook from Harper. You can learn more at our book page: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/american-breakdown-jennifer-lunden?variant=40692651786274

  7. Annie Lyons

    Kim Racon talks with Annie Lyons about her latest novel, THE AIR RAID BOOK CLUB. Learn more about Annie's novel at our website: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063296190/the-air-raid-book-club/

  8. Brian Lowery

    Brian Lowery joins the podcast to discuss his book, SELFLESS, with Michael Fynan. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062913005/selfless.

  9. Paul Bloom (2)

    Paul Bloom returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book, PSYCH, with Michael Fynan. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063096356/psych.

  10. Natalie Haynes

    Michael Fynan speaks with return guest Natalie Haynes about her newest novel, STONE BLIND. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063258396/stone-blind.

  11. Peggy Orenstein

    We talk with Peggy Orenstein about her latest book, UNRAVELING. To learn more about UNRAVELING, visit our book page: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063081727/unraveling/

  12. Susan Stokes-Chapman

    Kim Racon talks with debut author Susan Stokes-Chapman about her novel, PANDORA. Learn more: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/pandora-susan-stokes-chapman?variant=40404220215330.

  13. Rebekah Taussig

    Michael Fynan talks with Rebekah Taussig, disability advocate and author of SITTING PRETTY. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062936806/sitting-pretty.

  14. Katy Brent

    We talk with Katy Brent about her debut novel, HOW TO KILL MEN AND GET AWAY WITH IT, which is now available in e-book! Learn more: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/how-to-kill-men-and-get-away-with-it-katy-brent?variant=40684483280930.

  15. Devi Laskar

    Michael Fynan speaks with Devi Laskar, author of CIRCA. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780358652922/circa.

  16. Gary Rivlin

    Michael Fynan speaks with Gary Rivlin, author of SAVING MAIN STREET. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063065963/saving-main-street.

  17. Leah Franqui

    We talk with Leah Franqui about her latest novel, AFTER THE HURRICANE. To read a sample of Leah's novel, visit our website: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063204591/after-the-hurricane/

  18. Thomas C. Foster (3)

    Michael Fynan chats with return guest Thomas C. Foster about his latest book, HOW TO WRITE LIKE A WRITER. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063139411/how-to-write-like-a-writer.

  19. Stephanie Owens

    We talk with our Agatha Christie master teacher, Stephanie Owens, about teaching a variety of Christie titles. You can find Stephanie's teaching materials at our dedicated Agatha Christie resource page: https://www.harperacademic.com/pages/agathachristieintheclassroom/

  20. Brian Broome

    Kim Racon talks with Brian Broome, author of the memoir, PUNCH ME UP TO THE GODS. Brain's memoir will be out in paperback in May. And for more info about it, see our book page: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780358695257/punch-me-up-to-the-gods/

  21. Natalie Haynes

    Michael Fynan speaks with Natalie Haynes, author of PANDORA'S JAR. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063139466/pandoras-jar.

  22. Lisa Feldman Barrett

    Michael Fynan speaks with Lisa Feldman Barrett, author of SEVEN AND A HALF LESSONS ABOUT THE BRAIN. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780358645597/seven-and-a-half-lessons-about-the-brain.

  23. Matthew Gabriele and David Perry

    Kim Racon talks with the authors of THE BRIGHT AGES, Matthew Gabriele and David Perry

  24. Celeste Headlee (2)

    Michael Fynan talks with return guest Celeste Headlee about SPEAKING OF RACE: Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063098152/speaking-of-race.

  25. Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami, And Jeremy M. Weinstein

    Michael Fynan talks with Professors Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami, and Jeremy M. Weinstein about their book, SYSTEM ERROR. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/pages/systemerrorbook.

  26. Honoree Fanonne Jeffers

    Kim Racon talks with debut novelist Honorée Fanonne Jeffers about her novel, and Oprah Book Club pick, THE LOVE SONGS OF W.E.B. DU BOIS.

  27. Lindsey Pollak

    Michael Fynan speaks with Lindsey Pollak, an expert on today's multigenerational workplace and the author of GETTING FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER and RECALCULATING. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062069276/getting-from-college-to-career-rev-ed.

  28. Justin Baldoni

    Michael Fynan talks with Justin Baldoni, author of MAN ENOUGH. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063055599/man-enough.

  29. Gigi Georges

    Michael Fynan talks with Gigi Georges, author of DOWNEAST: FIVE MAINE GIRLS AND THE UNSEEN STORY OF RURAL AMERICA. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062984456/downeast.

  30. Andy Norman

    Michael Fynan speaks with Andy Norman, author of Mental Immunity. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063002982/mental-immunity.

  31. Rainesford Stauffer

    Michael Fynan talks with Rainesford Stauffer, author of AN ORDINARY AGE, about the pressures young adults face to live their so-called "best lives." Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062998989/an-ordinary-age.

  32. Robert Cialdini

    Michael Fynan talks to Robert Cialdini, author of the bestselling INFLUENCE, about the book's newest edition. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062937650/influence-new-and-expanded.

  33. Morgan Jerkins

    Kim Racon talks with Morgan Jerkins about her latest book, a novel, CAUL BABY. For more about Morgan's novel, visit our book page: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062873088/caul-baby.

  34. Craig Wright

    Michael Fynan speaks with Professor Craig Wright, author of THE HIDDEN HABITS OF GENIUS. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062892713/the-hidden-habits-of-genius.

  35. Tim Fielder

    Michael Fynan talks with Tim Fielder, author of INFINITUM: AN AFROFUTURIST TALE. Watch video of the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIMXY-JR7JI. Learn more about the book: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062964083/infinitum.

  36. Meg Mason

    Kim Racon talks with Meg Mason about her US debut, SORROW AND BLISS. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063049581/sorrow-and-bliss.

  37. Caz Frear

    Caz Frear joins our podcast again to talk about her most recent novel, SHED NO TEARS. For more information on Caz's book, see our title page: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062979858/shed-no-tears/

  38. Max Bazerman

    Michael Fynan calls Max Bazerman, author of BETTER, NOT PERFECT. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063002708/better-not-perfect.

  39. Eric Holthaus

    Michael Fynan speaks with Eric Holthaus, author of THE FUTURE EARTH. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062883162/the-future-earth.

  40. Kim Wehle (2)

    Michael Fynan speaks with Kim Wehle, author of WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VOTING AND WHY. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062974785/what-you-need-to-know-about-voting-and-why.

  41. Morgan Jerkins

    Between 1916 and 1970, six million black Americans left their rural homes in the South for jobs in cities in the North, West, and Midwest in a movement known as The Great Migration. But while this event transformed the complexion of America and provided black people with new economic…

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  42. Stephen Haff

    Kim Racon talks with Stephen Haff, author of KID QUIXOTES. More information on KID QUIXOTES can be found at: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062934062/kid-quixotes.

  43. Thomas C. Foster (2)

    Thomas C. Foster returns to the podcast to talk with Michael Fynan about HOW TO READ NONFICTION LIKE A PROFESSOR. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062895813/how-to-read-nonfiction-like-a-professor.

  44. Vivek Murthy

    Michael Fynan calls Dr. Vivek Murthy, author of TOGETHER. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062913296/together.

  45. Teacher Appreciation 2020

    On this special Teacher Appreciation episode of HarperAcademic Calling, we asked teachers to tell us about their own favorite teachers.

  46. Elizabeth Wetmore

    Kim Racon calls Elizabeth Wetmore, author of the New York Times bestseller, VALENTINE. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062913265/valentine.

  47. Sarah Perry

    Kim Racon calls Sarah Perry and talks with her about her most recent novel, AFTER ME COMES THE FLOOD, available now in trade paperback! Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062666406/after-me-comes-the-flood.

  48. Charles Barber And William Juneboy Outlaw III

    Charles Barber, author of CITIZEN OUTLAW, in conversation with William Juneboy Outlaw III at FYE 2020. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062692849/citizen-outlaw.

  49. Peggy Orenstein

    Kim Racon calls Peggy Orenstein to talk about her latest book, the NEW YORK TIMES bestseller, BOYS & SEX. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062666970/boys-and-sex.

  50. Madeline Levine

    Michael Fynan calls Madeline Levine, author of READY OR NOT. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062657756/ready-or-not.

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Welcome to HarperAcademic Calling. Our podcast is designed to give educators, students, as well as every reader, a behind-the-scenes chat with a range of our authors--from well-loved favorites to up-and-coming debut writers--about their books.

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