We're four bestselling novelists and friends whose common love of reading, writing, and independent bookstores bound us together. Now we want to share and celebrate stories—of the books we’ve written, the ones we’re reading now, and the art of writing—with each other and the guest authors we invite to join us. If you love books and are curious about the writing world, you’re in the right place.
Friends & Fiction
Claim This Podcastby Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, Bleav
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We're four bestselling novelists and friends whose common love of reading, writing, and independent bookstores bound us together. Now we want to share and celebrate stories—of the books we’ve written, the ones we’re reading now, and the art of writing—with each other and the guest authors we invite to join us. If you love books and are curious about the writing world, you’re in the right place.
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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
Friends & Fiction with Ben Reeves
Patti Callahan Henry and Kristin Harmel interview debut novelist Ben Reeves about his moving novel, "Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt," exploring life's beauty through Death's narration.
July 10, 2026
Friends & Fiction with John Searles
Mary Kay Andrews and Patti Callahan Henry interview NYT-bestselling author John Searles about his charming novel, Single Girls, exploring Helen Gurley Brown's early Cosmopolitan years.
June 12, 2026
Friends & Fiction with Ann Patchett
Patti Callahan Henry and Kristin Harmel interview author Ann Patchett about her luminous new novel, Whistler, exploring life's sweetness and the enduring power of connection.
437 total episodes available with 57 transcripts
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