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Episode 182: Interview with Sara Lippmann, author of Hidden River

October 13, 2026Author Interviewdoll palace, Hidden River, jerks, lech, Philadelphia, sara lippmman, schuylkill, short stories, Tortoise BooksTop Shelf With Carol Ann Tack

Count me in as a Sara Lippmann fan for life. We had a great conversation about Sara’s brand new book, Hidden River.

In this episode, Sara offers an in-depth look at her beautifully written, heartbreaking protagonist, Cass, and shares how writing flash fiction helps her flex her creative muscles. We also talk about our shared love of short stories, how readers have connected with Cass’s story, poignant moments from Sara’s book tour, and give us some excellent book recommendations.

This book – Hidden River – is one of my favorites of the year. Thank you so much for joining me, Sara. I loved every minute.

About Hidden River: With a timeline that toggles between the summer of 2008 and the late 80s/early 90s, this lean but bold novel, casts an intimate look at grooming in the era before #metoo. A fascinating blend of tragedy and dark comedy, a work of brutal emotional truths unearthed with lightness and grace, this exquisitely charged story, at once private and political, will linger in your mind—and earn a place in your heart.

Sara Lippmann recommends the work of A.M.Holmes; Everybody Needs Something by Melanie Pappadis Faranello; Some Stupid Glow by TJ Fuller; My Dear You by Rachel Khong.

Carol Ann mentioned: The Most by Jessica Anthony; Agatha of Little Neon by Clare Luchette; A Good Family by A.H. Kim; The Amateur by Chris Bohjalian.

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Episode 104: Interview with Alice Elliott Dark author of Fellowship Point

October 21, 2022Author InterviewAlice Eliott Dark, Fellowship Point, In the Gloaming, land preservation, Maine, Mary Sue Rucci Books, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Simon and SchusterTop Shelf With Carol Ann Tack

Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark is the masterful story of a lifelong friendship between two very different women with shared histories and buried secrets, tested in the twilight of their lives, set across the arc of the 20th century, and it is magnificent.

“I can’t remember the last time I’ve fallen so hard for a book. Fellowship Point is about many things: friendship, secrets, legacy, love, family—but the true magic here is in the writing…” ~ Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

Fellowship Point: this book, this book! It was such a joy to read and this conversation is fantastic. I cannot thank Alice enough.

Alice Elliott Dark recommends: The Complicities by Stacey D’ Erasmo; Which Side Are You On by Ryan Lee Wong; Lucky Turtle by Bill Roorbach

Follow Alice Elliott Dark on Instagram: @aliceelliottdark

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