The Book Connection

About The Book Connection

Welcome to The Book Connection, a show where we introduce avid readers to up-and-coming indie authors and their incredible stories. From titles that have been picked up for TV or the big screen to those that have built a solid fan base to inspiring, uplifting personal accounts, we put the spotlight on a diverse collection of books—and the fascinating storytellers behind them.

Publisher

The Book Connection

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Dec 2022

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

308 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   The Author Roundup: Greg Gang Chen on Bringing Communist China’s Most Hidden Stories to Life

   Five screenplays. Over eighty percent based on real events. And stories that span Cultural Revolution, persecution, identity, and the day after Tiananmen Square. In this episode of The Book Connection, UCL graduate and screenwriter Greg Gang Chen talks about “A Red Madrasa School Under Mao,” a remarkable collection born during pandemic lockdown that illuminates the resilience of the human spirit against some of the twentieth century’s most oppressive forces. Get the book on Amazon: ht...

2. 

   23 Oct 2026

   The Author Roundup: Moral Fortitude and Alien Cultures in Kris Cooper’s Universe-Bending Sci-Fi Adventure Sequel

   Virgil Carverson has lived a remarkable life since being taken from Earth during the Civil War—thriving in a futuristic, slavery-free empire, earning his apprenticeship early, and traveling toward a once-in-a-lifetime event. Then captivity changes everything. Today on the The Book Connection, West Texas author Kris Cooper talks about “Death of a Hero,” the gripping next chapter in Virgil’s journey, where one pivotal choice will test his morals, his adaptability, and everything he holds...

3. 

   10 Oct 2026

   The Author Roundup: Donal O'Brien on Returning to Passion, Purpose, and Genuine Aliveness

   What's the difference between passion, purpose, and mere busyness? Donal O'Brien has spent over two decades helping thousands of people answer that question. And in this episode of The Book Connection, the founder of Abrivia Recruitment Specialists and qualified executive coach brings those hard-won insights to his debut book, “Finding Your True Passion and Purpose.” A conversation about consciousness, alignment, and why the shift from seeking happiness to being happiness changes absolutely ...

Who has been a guest on The Book Connection

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Lukcia Patricia Sullivan
• Ed Wacaster
• Baylee Hefley
• LeBron Sims
• Carol Soul

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

29,695

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

83

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

60

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