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Episode 170! Interview with Matthew Norman, author of Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon

October 23, 2025Author InterviewAll Together Now, charm city rocks, Dell, Dell Publishing, domestic fiction, domestic violets, Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon, Last Couple Standing, Matthew Norman, we're all damagedTop Shelf With Carol Ann Tack

Matthew Norman on Love, Loss, and Holiday Movie Magic

“Why is it that the holidays always seem to arrive out of nowhere…?”
That question comes from Henry, one half of the unforgettable duo in Matthew Norman’s latest novel, Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon. The book follows a sentimental advertising creative and a no-nonsense bar owner who discover an unexpected second chance at love binge-watching iconic holiday films—and it’s every bit as poignant and heartwarming as that setup promises.
For our fourth interview episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matthew to talk about his absolutely delightful new novel. We covered everything from the magic of holiday movies, to music, grief, the New York Jets, and so much more. It’s a wide-ranging, genuinely fun conversation, and I’m so grateful to Matthew for joining me!

Matthew Norman recommends: The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu; the work of Richard Russo; the work of Nick Hornby; the work of Allison Larkin.

Follow Matthew Norman on all social media platforms @thenormannation

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Episode 128: Interview with Matthew Norman author of Charm City Rocks

July 20, 2023Author InterviewAll Together Now, baltimore, domestic fiction, domestic violets, Last Couple Standing, Matthew Norman, penguin random house, we're all damagedTop Shelf With Carol Ann Tack

“If Daisy Jones and Emily Henry had a baby, it would be Charm City Rocks.” ~ bestselling author Colleen Oakley.

For this episode, three-time guest Matthew Norman sat down to talk about his completely charming new novel, Charm City Rocks. Matthew talks about writing a sweet novel instead of a bitter-sweet novel, writing songs into his books, making Burnt Flowers t-shirts, the city of Baltimore, and so much more.

Thank you so much Matthew Norman – what a great interview! Follow Matthew Norman on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @thenormannation. Place your hold here for all Matthew Norman titles.

Matthew Norman recommends: The People We Keep by Allie Larkin; Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

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Episode 65: Interview with Matthew Norman, 2021 Edition!

June 14, 2021Author InterviewAll Together Now, Author Interview, Ballantine Books, Beach Read, Billionaire, Book Discussion, Delaware, Fenwick Island, Friendship, Last Couple Standing, Matthew Norman, penguin random house, Readers Advisory, Staff Pick, The Big ChillTop Shelf With Carol Ann Tack

Welcome back to our E35 guest, Matthew Norman. Matthew Norman was here previously to talk about his third book, Last Couple Standing. For this episode, we talk about his latest publication, All Together Now. Please feel free to sing right along with that title! All Together Now is about a reclusive billionaire who invites his four oldest friends to their beloved Fenwick Island on the coast of Delaware to share his secret and to reveal plans to change their lives forever.

So grab your beach towels, unfold your picnic blankets and check this one out! This novel of friendship will kick off your summer reading perfectly! Can’t thank Matthew Norman enough for coming back on the show!

Reserve your copies here: All Together Now; Last Couple Standing; Domestic Violets; We’re All Damaged

Matthew Norman recommends: Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau; Station Eleven and Glass Hotel both by Emily St. Mandel; All Adult Here by Emma Straub

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