Inside the Writer's Studio

In a twist on our usual format, John Grisham talks with Charlie Lovett about the world of books, writing, and bookselling. Recorded live at the newly opened Bookmarks gathering space and non-profit independent bookstore in downtown Winston-Salem. Charlie helped John with background research for his recent novel about a rare manuscript heist, Camino Island, and John wrote  of Charlie's novel The Lost Book of the Grail, "I enjoyed it immensely."

Charlie Lovett talks with Holly Goddard Jones about her dystopian novel The Salt Line. Set in a future in which safe zones are surrounded by walls and a tick-borne disease can mean instant and painful death for those who venture into the "wilderness," the book has great relevance for today's America.

Charlie Lovett talks with fellow New York Times bestseller Robin Sloan about his new novel Sourdough—a combination of high tech and old fashioned baking set in San Francisco. Recorded at the Bookmarks Festival Books and Authors in Winston-Salem, NC, the conversation delves into issues of writing, family, society, and how to enjoy a nice loaf of sourdough.

Charlie Lovett talks with Emily Colin about her new novel The Dreamkeeper's Daughter. Set in the American South and the Carribean, the novel features time travel, a spit narrative, and some beautiful writing. Emily and Charlie find lots of common ground in the mutual interest in exploring how the past can be present in our lives.

In a live discussion from Bookmarks in downtown Winston-Salem, Charlie Lovett talks with Christopher Swan about his debut novel Shadow of the Lions. Set in a fictional version of the boarding school which both Chris and Charlie attended, the book looks at coming of age in a community of boys. As fellow Woodberry Forest School alums, Chris and Charlie had a lot to talk about—from favorite teachers to the students who inspired some of the names in the nvoel.