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Across the Pond

Across the Pond

Written by: Lori Feathers & Sam Jordison
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Across the Pond is a podcast about the most discussed and anticipated books on both sides of the Atlantic. Texas indie bookstore owner Lori Feathers and UK publisher Sam Jordison bring their unique perspectives on the book business, local literary trends, and author news. In each episode Lori and Sam will also provide a critical take on an important book, discussing how it has been anticipated and received on either side of the pond. Exciting US and UK authors occasionally join Lori and Sam to talk about their work.

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Episodes
  • 129. Simón López Trujillo, "Pedro the Vast"

    129. Simón López Trujillo, "Pedro the Vast"
    Jan 20 2026

    Author Simón López Trujillo joins us to talk about his novel Pedro the Vast, a multitudinous novel that explores manuel labor, parenting, religion, and corporate greed.

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    X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison

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    Bluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.social

    The Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookproject

    Theme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina

    Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post
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    50 mins
  • 128. Austyn Wohlers, "Hothouse Bloom"

    128. Austyn Wohlers, "Hothouse Bloom"
    Jan 6 2026

    Sam's farming career, and we talk to writer and musician Austyn Wohlers about her intriguing and beautifully written novel, Hothouse Bloom.

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    X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison

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    Facebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books

    Bluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.social

    The Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookproject

    Theme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina

    Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post
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    40 mins
  • 127. Xiaolu Guo, "Call Me Ishmaelle"

    127. Xiaolu Guo, "Call Me Ishmaelle"
    Dec 23 2025

    What we will be reading over the holidays, and we welcome writer Xiaolu Guo to talk about her latest novel, Call Me Ishmaelle. (Hint: There could be a white whale!).

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    X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison

    Instagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison

    Facebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books

    Bluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.social

    The Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookproject

    Theme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina

    Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post
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    40 mins
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