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Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You Read
Adriana Trigiani is The New York Times best selling author of 21 books in fiction and nonfiction, award-winning filmmaker, and the host of You Are What You Read. In this podcast, Adriana goes one-on-one in deep, surprising, and humorous conversations with the great cultural figures of our time about the books that built their souls.
Episodes
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadKurt Andersen: The Breakup
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by bestselling author Kurt Andersen with his new novel, The Breakup. Kurt’s work includes: Evil…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadBarbara Kingsolver: Partita
On today’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, Barbara Kingsolver, with her new novel, PARTITA…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadMarlon James with his editor, Jake Morrissey: The Disappearers
On today’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are not only welcoming guest author Marlon James to the show, we are also welcoming his editor, and our dear…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadIsabel Allende: Story Telling
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by bestselling author Isabel Allende with her new book, Story Telling: A Writing Life. Isabel…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadZibby Owens: Between Chapters
Today on You Are What You Read, we are joined by the ultimate book lover and book advocate, my friend Zibby Owens. Zibby is an author, publisher, bookseller…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadJodi Picoult: The "Chapters" Tour
This week on You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to welcome Jodi Picoult LIVE from her nationwide “Chapters” tour with HOLLOW BONES. This conversation was…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAlice Hoffman: The Witches of Cambridge and Practical Magic 2
On today’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are excited to welcome the great Alice Hoffman, live from The Strand bookstore in New York City. This is a…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadVictoria Aveyard: Tempest
On today’s episode, we are excited to welcome Victoria Aveyard to the show. Victoria is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster young adult…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadThe Best of Summer: The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
Thank you, dear listeners, for joining us this summer on You Are What You Read. We read your comments, and we know what books you have been reading and sharing…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadScott Carter: Ye Gods
On today’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to welcome a fellow podcaster and award-winning executive producer and writer, Scott Carter. Scott…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadRichard Russo: Under the Falls
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are excited to welcome the great RICHARD RUSSO. You know Richard’s work: Somebody’s Fool, Chances Are……
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadJayne Anne Phillips: Small Town Girls
This week on You Are What You Read, we are joined by Jayne Anne Phillips to talk about her new memoir, Small Town Girls. Jayne is the author of Black Tickets…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAudrey Smaltz: Every Inch A Lady
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are excited to welcome fashion icon Audrey Smaltz. Audrey bas been a trailblazer in the fashion industry…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadLisa Scottoline: This Changes Everything
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline with her latest, This Changes…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadDaniel Silva: Ransom
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to introduce the #1 New York Times bestselling author, Daniel Silva, with his latest book…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAnn Patchett: Whistler
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett. You know Ann’s novels: Tom Lake, The Dutch…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadDr. Jill Biden: View from the East Wing
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are proud to welcome former First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden. Dr. Biden is the New York…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadLisa Jewell: It Could Have Been Her
Lisa Jewell is back with another thriller to enjoy this summer! It Could Have Been Her might just be her best yet. You know Lisa’s #1 New York Times…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadOn Broadway with Rick Elice
To celebrate the 79th Tony Awards tomorrow, we are joined by the great Broadway writer, producer and actor, Rick Elice. You know Rick’s work: Jersey Boys, The…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadBruce Feiler: A Time to Gather
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to welcome Bruce Feiler! Bruce is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadIsaac Fitzgerald: American Rambler
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are so excited to welcome Isaac Fitzgerald with his new memoir, American Rambler: Walking the Trail of…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadKathryn Stockett: The Calamity Club
Kathryn Stockett is back! The New York Times bestselling author of The Help returns with a new novel, The Calamity Club, which hits bookshelves today…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadLIVE with La Lucci: A conversation with Susan Lucci
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to bring you our LIVE conversation with the great Susan Lucci at the Adelphi University…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadEmma Straub on Books and Boy Bands
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Emma Straub with her new novel, American Fantasy. Emma is the New York Times-bestselling…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadHoly Week with Sister Helen Prejean
This Holy Week on You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to welcome bestselling author, lecturer and community organizer, Sister Helen Prejean. You know Sister…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadTable 4 at the River Cafe with Ruthie Rogers
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Ruthie Rogers with her all-new book, Table 4 at The River Cafe: Conversations about Food and…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadAnnabelle Gurwitch: The End of My Life is Killing Me
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Annabelle Gurwitch with her latest book, "The End of My Life is Killing Me: The Unexpected…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadJoan Crawford and Hollywood: A conversation with Film Historian Scott Eyman
In honor of tomorrow's 98th Academy Awards show, we are joined by film historian and acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer Scott Eyman on this…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadThe Life of a Showgirl: A conversation about Allison Pataki's IT GIRL
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by New York Times bestselling author, Allison Pataki, with her new novel, IT GIRL. Allison's…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadRebecca Serle on Magic and Motherhood
Rebecca Serle’s new novel, ONCE AND AGAIN, hits shelves next week. You know Rebecca’s work, the New York Times best sellers: Expiration Dates, One Italian…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadTayari Jones: Kin, Oprah's Book Club Pick
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Tayari Jones and her new novel, the Oprah's Book Club selection, Kin. Tayari is the author of…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadHappy Birthday, Toni Morrison: A Look into the Iconic Writer's Editorship with Dr. Dana A. Williams
February is Black History Month, and here with us today on You Are What You Read is Professor of African American literature and Dean of the Graduate School at…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadPresidents' Day with Chris Matthews
This Presidents' Day on You Are What You Read, we are joined by former presidential speechwriter, political commentator, talk show host, and New York Times…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadFather James Martin: Work in Progress
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, Father James Martin joins us with his new memoir, Work in Progress: Confessions of a busboy, dishwasher…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadEat Your Ice Cream! A conversation with Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel joins us this week on You Are What You Read with his new book, Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life. In this…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadWe Do Not Care! A conversation with Melani Sanders
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by social media sensation and New York Times bestselling author, Melani Sanders. Melani’s latest…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadLaura Dave is back with another best seller
Laura Dave continues Hannah Hall’s pulse-pounding journey in the riveting and deeply moving sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling blockbuster and Apple…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You Read"The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is #1 on the New York Times best seller list this week, and you will discover why in this episode of You Are What You Read…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You Read"The Rest of Our Lives" by Ben Markovitz
2026 reading has started off strong. This week on You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to host Ben Markovitz with his novel, THE REST OF OUR LIVES, which has…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadA thrill! Brad Meltzer talks about THE VIPER
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by the Emmy-nominated and #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer with his latest, The…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadThe Best Fiction coming in 2026: Skylark by Paula McLain
On today’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by the great Paula McLain. Paula is the New York Times bestselling author of six novels, including…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadIn memory of Michele and Rob Reiner
On this episode of You Are What You Read, we are remembering the great Rob Reiner and his beautiful wife, Michele Singer Reiner. We had the honor of hosting…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadLIVE from the Frank Sinatra Luncheon at Patsy's Italian Restaurant
On this special episode of You Are What You Read, we are LIVE from the annual Frank Sinatra Birthday Party at his very favorite restaurant, Patsy’s Italian…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadIn memory of Sophie Kinsella
Today we are bringing you an interview with Madeleine Wickham, also known as the international bestselling author Sophie Kinsella. As you may have read, Sophie…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadThe Best Books of 2025 with Jake Morrissey
We have had a spectacular year on You Are What You Read with some of the greatest writers in the world! Thank you all for joining us every week, for your…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadPat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: "My Grandma & Grandpa Rock!"
This week’s episode of You Are What You Read is all about Rock & Roll. Today, we are joined by Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo with their adorable new children’s…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadMax Tucci: Thanksgiving at Delmonico's
The holiday season is upon us, and here to kick things off on You Are What You Read is world-renowned restaurateur, author and culinary ambassador, Max Tucci…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadHamnet: A conversation with author Maggie O'Farrell
In 2021, we hosted bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell for a Facebook Live conversation about her hit novel, Hamnet. Since we last spoke to Maggie, Hamnet has…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadVE Schwab: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Victoria “V. E.” Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadJen Hatmaker: Awake
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read we are joined by Jen Hatmaker with her instant New York Times best seller, AWAKE. This memoir is a brutally…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadKenny Chesney: Heart Life Music
On this very special episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by one of American music’s biggest names, Kenny Chesney, with his all-new memoir, Heart…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadYou Can Make This! A conversation with Angela Kinsey and Joshua Snyder
The holidays are upon us, and we could not wait to bring Angela Kinsey and Joshua Snyder on You Are What You Read for a conversation about their brand new…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadA New Take on Crime Fiction: In conversation with Tim Sullivan
On today’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by acclaimed screenwriter, director and author, Tim Sullivan. Tim’s screen credits include A Handful…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadRob Reiner: "A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap"
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by the great Rob Reiner with his new memoir, A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadMitch Albom and his first romantic novel, TWICE
On this episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by our good friend Mitch Albom with his brand new novel, TWICE. Mitch is the #1 New York Times…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadTalking Appalachian with Poet and Author Silas House
On this episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by poet and author Silas House who has not one but two books out this September that you don’t want to…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadThe Best of McConaughey
Welcome to Season Three of You Are What You Read, a podcast with the luminaries of our time about the books that built their souls. This season, we have an…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadIn the kitchen with Jacques Pepin
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are in the kitchen with one of the world’s most celebrated chefs, Jacques Pepin. You know Jacques as the…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadThe Love Story of James Baldwin: A conversation with Nicholas Boggs
On today’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by biographer Nicholas Boggs to talk about literary icon James Baldwin. Nick is the author of…
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadJohnny Carson: A Look at the iconic figure through the lens of Bill Zehme and Mike Thomas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are traveling back in time to 1962 when the one-and-only Johnny Carson redefined late-night television as…