The best books of 2022

FromNerdette

Start listening View podcast show

The best books of 2022

FromNerdette

ratings:

Length:

22 minutes

Released:

Dec 16, 2022

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

MJ Franklin, editor at The New York Times Book Review, joins Greta to discuss the best books of 2022. Plus, listeners chime in with their own book recommendations. You can find a list of all the books mentioned in today’s episode here: https://tinyurl.com/4jxyduuv

Released:

Dec 16, 2022

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Nerdette is a weekly interview show that helps you unwind with fun conversations, inspiring ideas, and delightful recommendations. And join us every month for the Nerdette Book Club!

Skip carousel

Margaret Atwood on feminism, science fiction and the future of books: Author Margaret Atwood is the queen of speculative fiction. We discuss feminism, the future of books and her latest collection of stories: Stone Mattress. Also: Why she loves duct tape. All that plus your nerd confessions. by Nerdette
1 min listen
Author Meg Wolitzer, campfire cocktails and circus camp: Author Meg Wolitzer nerds out about summer camp, Scrabble and her new book The Interestings. Plus a recipe for a campfire old-fashioned cocktail and our intern Claire tells us about running away to the circus. by Nerdette
1 min listen
Nerdette can't hardly wait for Arrested Development: Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda are nerding out hard about the return of Arrested Development. They talk hopes, fears and chicken dance in the first mini-episode of the Nerdette Podcast. by Nerdette
1 min listen
Jim DeRogatis nerds out, cats in space and David Tennant in Broadchurch: Dive in with rock critic and Sound Opinions co-host Jim DeRogatis to learn about his passion for making military miniatures. Plus a #SEOclassics recap, David Tennant leaves Doctor Who far behind with his new BBC show and Tricia surprises Greta with some G by Nerdette
1 min listen
Summer TV, lady podcasters, and an intern rant: It’s all happening! In our first episode, Nerdette co-hosts Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda bring in a friend to play Frack, Marry Kill with three summer TV shows: Maron, Newsroom and Family Tree. Julie Shapiro of the Third Coast International Audio Festi by Nerdette
1 min listen
Masters of Sex, Ann Patchett, Halloween nerds and a zombie debate: 'Masters of Sex' author Thomas Maier helps us get to know another great Lady Nerd of History: Sex researcher Virginia Johnson. Novelist Ann Patchett gives homework. Plus a Masters of Sex cocktail, a Halloween nerd love story and a zombie debate. http://ne by Nerdette
1 min listen
When stories should kill characters: Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and more: What happens when TV characters need to die? We discuss the shows that are best (and worst) at pulling the plug. Plus a dramatic reading of Hillary Clinton's Twitter bio. And we nerd out about Superman with author Julia Keller, who had the best comic book by Nerdette
1 min listen
Wild berry cocktails, urban foraging and three must read books: We nerd out about something old (that Hemingway novel you haven't read since high school), something new (JK Rowling's new book), something borrowed (an urban foraging menu) and something blue (a bramble cocktail recipe). Guests include Lauren Chooljian, by Nerdette
1 min listen
Chris Kluwe nerds out, Brian Babylon on Star Trek and Game of Thrones 101: NFL punter and vocal LGBTQ ally Chris Kluwe talks about making up new curse words, Carmen Sandiego and his new book Beautifully Unique Sparkleponies. Comedian Brian Babylon talks nerdy to us (about his favorite Star Trek movie) and our pal Meghan lets us by Nerdette
1 min listen
Nerdy summer camp stories and a Game of Thrones list: Autopsies! Mormons! Time Travel! We asked for your nerdy summer camp stories and you didn't disappoint. Hear three camp stories about what it's like to grow up, go back in time and get your hands dirty. Plus an angst-laden list of how Game of Thrones is g by Nerdette
1 min listen
Cocktail recipes to keep you warm, the best of the worst PR pitches and 2014 TV picks: This week, a cocktail recipe to help you stay warm (and classy). Then WBEZ political reporter Alex Keefe counts down the best of the worst story pitches in his inbox. And we talk Orphan Black, Alpha House and more in a round up of our favorite TV from 201 by Nerdette
1 min listen
Doctor Who news, Breaking Bad hopes, a Dexter rant and NPR's Audie Cornish: NPR's Audie Cornish offers up nerd homework. Lots of Doctor Who news, Breaking Bad predictions and a Dexter rant. Plus our booze nerd brews up an Orange is the New Black inspired cocktail. by Nerdette
1 min listen
30 Rock writer Colleen McGuinness nerds out about TV, working with Tina Fey and Bananagrams: 30 Rock writer Colleen McGuinness on coming out as a nerd and all the TV, movies and board games she loves. (Bananagrams!) Plus she talks about teaming up with Tina Fey for her new NBC comedy pilot set on Fire Island. And she gives really good homework. by Nerdette
1 min listen
The definitive Seth Reiss, Thor exceeds expectations, and Scrabble tournaments as nerd havens: Seth Reiss, head writer for The Onion, talks about their encyclopedia, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and gives great homework. Also, a weekend round up of our weekend activities-- Tricia liked Thor, especially Natalie Portman's call for girls in STEM fi by Nerdette
1 min listen
Word nerd Anne Curzan and Doctor Who homework for the overachievers: The evolution of language is something linguistics professor slash word nerd Anne Curzan thinks about a lot. She wrote an article about the newest use of the slash (it's not just punctuation anymore). Then, third-generation word nerd Becky Vevea checks in by Nerdette
1 min listen
Ada Lovelace Day, girls who code and Malcolm Gladwell gives homework: Get to know the mother of computer programming, Ada Lovelace. This great lady nerd of history inspires our conversation with women in STEM fields and teenage girls learning to code in Chicago. Plus author Malcolm Gladwell gives homework and nerds out abo by Nerdette
1 min listen
Breaking Bad, Denise Kiernan and Marvel's nerdy beer: Spoiler-free look at Breaking Bad's return (and the amazing Star Trek monologue), author Denise Kiernan nerds out and the new Strange Brews podcast crew introduces us to Marvel's comic-inspired beer. by Nerdette
1 min listen
Hugging Neil Gaiman, flight vs baby animals and BBC's best sci fi: Author Victoria Schwab nerds out about hugging Neil Gaiman and explains her merit system for productive writing days. (It involves rewards of watching BBC shows). Plus your incredible responses to our superpower showdown question: Flight vs. The power to by Nerdette
1 min listen
Fall TV: Mindy Project, Homeland and comedy pilots: Ideas for filling the impending Breaking Bad-shaped hole in our lives. Plus we taste test 3 ABC comedy pilots in a round of Marry, Frack, Kill with Rebecca Poulson and nerd out about our favorite actors returning to TV this fall. Allison Janney! Bradley by Nerdette
1 min listen
Marisha Pessl, Ghostbusters and flea market finds: Night Film author Marisha Pessl's nerd confessions, a Kentucky Ghostbuster who cosplays for a good cause and an interview with Chewbacca at a 24-hour flea market. Plus a new word nerd game: #SEOclassics by Nerdette
1 min listen
Nerdette Holiday Special on WBEZ: The good folks at WBEZ gave us an hour to nerd out on the radio over the holidays. This episode is that mix of old and new, with some of our favorite conversations from 2013 all wrapped up into one hour. by Nerdette
1 min listen
Comics, sex and crush-worthy bookshelves with Sarah Mirk of Bitch Magazine: Bitch Magazine's online editor Sarah Mirk stops by to nerd out about making and reading comics, her new Sex from Scratch project, feminism myths and more. Plus your additions to our summer reading list, HBO homework and the weird weather in Alaska. by Nerdette
1 min listen
Scrabble nerd Stefan Fatsis and a homework challenge for aspiring word freaks: Author of 'Word Freak' and Scrabble evangelist Stefan Fatsis nerds out about his favorite board game and sharing that passion with his daughter. Plus Greta spent the weekend with some tile slingers and our first ever homework challenge with a prize on th by Nerdette
1 min listen
Jessi Klein on her nerd origin story, Inside Amy Schumer and horses: Emmy nominee Jessi Klein, a stand up comedian and head writer for Inside Amy Schumer, nerds out with Tricia and Greta about the Marx Brothers, Black Stallion and the fearlessly funny feminism of her sketch show. by Nerdette
1 min listen
Nina Simone, Lena Horne and more black female performers who sang their civil rights: From Ella Baker to Abbey Lincoln, Lena Horne to Dorothy Height, let's get to know women central to the civil rights movement. Some preferred staying behind-the-scenes, others performed their civil rights on stage and screen. Then we bring the conversatio by Nerdette
1 min listen
Doris Kearns Goodwin, discovering new dinosaurs and a Bully Pulpit cocktail: Presidential historian (and O. G. Nerdette) Doris Kearns Goodwin nerds out about baseball, muckraker Ida Tarbell, Eleanor Roosevelt and the relationship between Teddy and Taft as told in her new book The Bully Pulpit. Plus Lauren Chooljian tells us about by Nerdette
1 min listen
Ain't I a Woman: Freedom fighters of American history: Nerdette takes a trip back in time to get to know great lady nerds of history like opera singer Marian Anderson and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Hear a tapestry of voices recite Sojourner Truth's 1851 rousing call for equality. Plus a conversation with by Nerdette
1 min listen
Nerdette in Space: Intergalactic interviews: An interview with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, profile of great lady nerd of history Sally Ride and Klingon nerd confession make up this medley of our favorite space stories. by Nerdette
1 min listen
Girls in the band, Emily Pilloton's teen toolbox, Mr. Superlative's bath tips and True Detective: The director of Girls in the Band helps us get to know the hippest women who played in big bands. Why Emily Pilloton blew up shop class and rebuilt it for teens. Special homework from Mr. Superlative. And a debrief on the finale of True Detective. by Nerdette
1 min listen
Tricia learns to play Dungeons & Dragons and how women stack up in STEM fields around the world: It's D&D time! Tricia dives into the world of Role Playing Games with expert guides from One Shot podcast, Greta gives Veronica Mars homework and The Atlantic's Olga Khazan highlights how women rank around the world when it comes to STEM jobs, the Se by Nerdette
1 min listen

More Episodes from Nerdette

Skip carousel

All the books to read this summer!!! by Nerdette
21 min listen
A kitchen therapy session with Tamar Adler by Nerdette
38 min listen
Nerdette Book Club LIVE with Amor Towles! by Nerdette
32 min listen
A joyfully defiant summer playlist by Nerdette
16 min listen
Nerdette Book Club discusses ‘Beautyland’ by Nerdette
44 min listen
CORGIS ARE DELIGHTFUL by Nerdette
20 min listen
Tortured poets and airlines for dogs by Nerdette
28 min listen
Is mayo a burden or a delight? WE FIND OUT. by Nerdette
21 min listen
Killer gams FTW by Nerdette
28 min listen
Nerdette Book Club: Marie-Helene Bertino on ‘Beautyland’ by Nerdette
18 min listen
Bonus: The Culture Study Podcast by Nerdette
41 min listen
Nerdette Book Club discusses ‘Martyr!’ by Nerdette
45 min listen
Burden or Delight: Sourdough edition by Nerdette
23 min listen
The aggressively delightful Noel Fielding by Nerdette
37 min listen
Xochitl Gonzalez on art, belonging and nostalgia by Nerdette
33 min listen
Nerdette Book Club: Kaveh Akbar on ‘Martyr!’ by Nerdette
29 min listen
We have some questions for Rebecca Makkai by Nerdette
18 min listen
Nerdette Book Club: ‘Come and Get It,’ discussed! by Nerdette
33 min listen
Here’s to mucking about! by Nerdette
28 min listen
Kelly Link’s uncanny novel is “a love letter to romance” by Nerdette
30 min listen
The Tortured Nerdettes Department by Nerdette
19 min listen
Nerdette Book Club: Kiley Reid on 'Come and Get It' by Nerdette
21 min listen
Snacky and tired? Us too. by Nerdette
26 min listen
Nerdette Book Club: ‘Jonathan Abernathy You are Kind,’ discussed! by Nerdette
38 min listen
12 books to read in 2024 by Nerdette
31 min listen
Silent Book Club: An introvert’s dream by Nerdette
23 min listen
New year, new Stanley tumbler by Nerdette
24 min listen
Special Episode - Missing Pages by Nerdette
38 min listen
Nerdette Book Club: Molly McGhee on ‘Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind’ by Nerdette
28 min listen
The best TV shows of 2023 by Nerdette
48 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

The Critics’ Picks: A Year in Reading: New York Times book critics discuss their favorite books and memorable reading experiences of 2022. by The Book Review
29 min listen
Garth Greenwell on Style, Opera, Kentucky, Mentors, Poetry, Bulgaria, Prose, Good Art, and Magnetism in Language by Otherppl with Brad Listi
21 min listen
Highlights - JERICHO BROWN - Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet - Editor of How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill: Daniel Omotosho Black, Jericho Brown, Breena Clark, Rita Dove, Camille T. Dungy, W. Ralph Eubanks, C by Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & Creativity
15 min listen
Highlights - JERICHO BROWN - Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet - Editor of How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill: Daniel Omotosho Black, Jericho Brown, Breena Clark, Rita Dove, Camille T. Dungy, W. Ralph Eubanks, C by Art · The Creative Process: Artists, Curators, Museum Directors Talk Art, Life & Creativity
15 min listen
Daily Poll: Do advances in the weaponry of war make us more or less safe?: Michael has been part of a book club with friends for over 20 years. Their latest book that they got together to discuss, eat, and drink over this week is "Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine" by David Petraeus and Andrew Roberts. It is the basis for today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine? Original air date 5 December 2023. by The Smerconish Podcast
6 min listen
JERICHO BROWN - Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet - Editor of “How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill”: Daniel Omotosho Black, Jericho Brown, Breena Clark, Rita Dove, Camille T. Dungy, W. Ralph Eubanks, Curdella Forbes, Angela Flournoy, Ernest Gaines, Nikki Giovanni, Marita Golden, Ravi Howard, Terrance Hayes, Mitchell S. Jackson, Barry Jenkins, Charles S. Johnson, Tayari Jones, Jamaica Kincaid, by Art · The Creative Process: Artists, Curators, Museum Directors Talk Art, Life & Creativity
49 min listen
707. Courtney Zoffness by Otherppl with Brad Listi
102 min listen
S3 Ep26: George Saunders, short story writer and novelist by In Writing with Hattie Crisell
50 min listen
Habits, Happiness, and Personality Types: Gretchen Rubin by The Decision Corner
46 min listen
"Fourth Genre" Magazine: A Chat with Patrick Madden and Joey Franklin Askey by New Books in Literary Studies
25 min listen
Chapter 24: Jonathan Fields on winning with will and weaving why into work: 3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter is hosted live and in-person at the guest's preferred location by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author... by 3 Books With Neil Pasricha
76 min listen
Judith Warner, AND THEN THEY STOPPED TALKING TO ME: Judith Warner's latest book is called And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Making Sense of Middle School. She is a best-selling author, a special correspondent for Newsweek, and journalist who had a New York Times column. She's an extremely ... by Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books
32 min listen
Highlights - JERICHO BROWN - Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet - Editor of How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill: Daniel Omotosho Black, Jericho Brown, Breena Clark, Rita Dove, Camille T. Dungy, W. Ralph Eubanks, C by Philosophy, Ideas, Critical Thinking, Ethics & Morality: The Creative Process: Philosophers, Writers, Educators, Creative Thinkers, Spiritual Leaders, Environmentalists & Bioethicists
15 min listen
Marxist Women’s Day | Dr. Paul Kengor on The Dr J Show ep. 229: The same people who are telling us to celebrate Women’s history during March are the same ones who are telling us that not only are people like Bruce Jenner and Dylan Mulvaney women, but that there isn’t really a definition of what a woman is in... by The Ruth Institute Podcast
51 min listen
The Wisdom and Wonder of Uncertainty – Maggie Jackson: We're surrounded by uncertainty and we don't like the feeling of not knowing. But there's often hidden strength in some things that make us uncomfortable. Maggie Jackson's new book explores the research that shows that uncertainty is not a weakness, by The Retirement Wisdom Podcast
29 min listen
415: How to Find Happiness. w/ Arthur C. Brooks. by Jocko Podcast
182 min listen
Michael Frank, WHAT IS MISSING: Michael Frank is the author of What Is Missing, a gripping psychological novel centered on the lives of three brilliantly developed characters. His memoir, The Mighty Franks, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection, one of The... by Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books
33 min listen
"Global Chicago, pt. 1" by CHIASMOS: The University of Chicago International and Area Studies Multimedia Outreach Source [audio]
6 min listen
The Age of Grievance - with Frank Bruni: Frank Bruni is a long time journalist, including more than 25 years with the New York Times. He is the author of four New York Times bestsellers. He is now also a full professor at Duke University, teaching at the school of public policy, while he continues to write his popular weekly newsletter and additional essays for the Times. Two of Frank’s recent books are relevant to what we are watching play out right now on America’s college campuses. Eight years ago, he published “Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania” -- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/where-you-go-is-not-who-youll-be-frank-bruni/1119921235?ean=9781455532681&aug=1 And Frank’s most recent book, which was just published last week, is called “The Age of Grievance” -- https://tinyurl.com/3yj4c92s In our conversation and in his new book, Frank addresses the fact that Jews are being blamed for objecting to the 10/07 massacre of Jews. How did th by Call Me Back - with Dan Senor
47 min listen
Katie Kitamura: In conversation with Jordan Kisner by Thresholds
40 min listen
Margo Jefferson: In conversation with Jordan Kisner by Thresholds
46 min listen
PTR- Georgia Woodbine Coach and speaker: She is one of the world’s top women speakers and expert in personal and professional development. Widely known as a change agent, dynamic and entertaining speaker and a highly sought after trainer, she has helped to motivate and inspire an entire generat... by My Independence Report
50 min listen
JERICHO BROWN - Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet - Editor of “How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill”: Daniel Omotosho Black, Jericho Brown, Breena Clark, Rita Dove, Camille T. Dungy, W. Ralph Eubanks, Curdella Forbes, Angela Flournoy, Ernest Gaines, Nikki Giovanni, Marita Golden, Ravi Howard, Terrance Hayes, Mitchell S. Jackson, Barry Jenkins, Charles S. Johnson, Tayari Jones, Jamaica Kincaid, by Philosophy, Ideas, Critical Thinking, Ethics & Morality: The Creative Process: Philosophers, Writers, Educators, Creative Thinkers, Spiritual Leaders, Environmentalists & Bioethicists
49 min listen
Journalist & Podcast Host Mónica Guzmán Leads Us to "A Braver Way" to Discuss Politics: Mónica Guzmán is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America; host of A Braver Way, a podcast that equips people with the tools they need to bridge the political divide in their everyday lives; founde... by Making Media Now
49 min listen
JERICHO BROWN - Pulitzer Prize-winning Poet - Editor of “How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill”: Daniel Omotosho Black, Jericho Brown, Breena Clark, Rita Dove, Camille T. Dungy, W. Ralph Eubanks, Curdella Forbes, Angela Flournoy, Ernest Gaines, Nikki Giovanni, Marita Golden, Ravi Howard, Terrance Hayes, Mitchell S. Jackson, Barry Jenkins, Charles S. Johnson, Tayari Jones, Jamaica Kincaid, by Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & Creativity
49 min listen
Michelle Dowd, "Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult--A Memoir" (Algonquin, 2023): An interview with Michelle Dowd by The Academic Life
53 min listen
Gregory Pfitzer, "'Fame Is Not Just for the Fellas': Female Renown and the Childhood of Famous Americans Series" (U Massachusetts Press, 2022): An interview with Gregory Pfitzer by New Books in Gender
50 min listen
Gregory Pfitzer, "'Fame Is Not Just for the Fellas': Female Renown and the Childhood of Famous Americans Series" (U Massachusetts Press, 2022): An interview with Gregory Pfitzer by New Books in Literary Studies
50 min listen
49: The Intersection of Marketing & Storytelling (with Chris Bohjalian): Part 2 of interview w NY Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian by Renegade Marketers Unite
20 min listen
What does Karl Marx Have To Do With The Sexual Revolution?: Dr J Show by The Ruth Institute Podcast
65 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

The best books of 2022

The best books of 2022

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Nerdette

Related podcast episodes