Episode Appearances
Book Riot - The Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
MCD Shutters, Audible's Story House, and More of the Week's Book News.
“Author of Parable of the Sower; Melina Mazzocchis directing film adaptation set in early 2020s California”
MCD imprint closure and consolidation of experimental fiction publishingRetail merchandising strategy for identifying and capitalizing on emerging book genresCommunity engagement and third-space programming in independent and chain bookstores
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How to Be a Better Human · Mar 16, 2026
How to find your purpose (w/ Yara Shahidi)
“Science fiction author cited as one of Yara's intellectual interests, representing her diverse range of inspirations”
Finding and defining personal purposeOptimism as a daily practice and mindsetBalancing multiple careers and identities
View AnalysisBook Riot - The Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
A Proposed Nationwide Book Ban, The NYPL's Most Checked Out Books of All-Time, and more
“Dystopian author of 'Parable of the Sower,' discussed as modern addition to dystopian canon”
Book Banning and Censorship LegislationH.R. 7661 Stop the Sexualization of Children ActNYPL Most Checked Out Books Analysis
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Masters in Business · Feb 20, 2026
How AI Could Freeze Progress with Hilary Allen
“Science fiction author whose Parable of the Sower is recommended reading on dystopian futures”
Regulatory Arbitrage in FintechVenture Capital Business Model and IncentivesCryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology Limitations
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