Books Connect Us

Chris Jackson

Booking Overview

This author-interview podcast focuses on books, writing, and publishing, typically featuring published authors discussing new releases, creative process, and adaptations, with occasional editors involved in the conversation. Agencies could credibly pitch bestselling and emerging fiction authors, genre writers, debut novelists, and publishing professionals with a strong book-related angle; booking difficulty is high for major bestsellers and medium for qualified authors with notable new releases.

Metrics

Episodes: 142

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Instagram: 1.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

pstango@penguinrandomhouse.com

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Host

Chris Jackson - Editor and publisher known for his work in book publishing, including as an editor and publisher at One World, an imprint of Random House.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Published authors with a new or recent book, particularly authors with strong literary, commercial, genre, or cultural relevance; editors and publishing professionals directly connected to a featured title may also fit.

Required Achievements:

New York Times or other major bestseller-list recognition, Published novels or memoirs from established publishers, Notable debut publications, Film or television adaptations, Editorial leadership on prominent books

Recent Guest Discussions

Eddie Huang - Romantic Comedies, Fame, Relationships, Growing Up, The Writing Process, And Come Undone.

Matt Dinniman - Video Games And Writing, Litrpg, The Dungeon Crawler Carl Series, Adaptation News, And Science Fiction.

Julian Pavia - The Project Hail Mary Film Adaptation And The Challenges Of Translating The Novel To Film.

Andy Weir - The Project Hail Mary Film Adaptation, Adaptation Challenges, Creative Decisions, And Bringing Rocky To Life.

Emily Henry - Romance Writing, Creative Inspiration, Character Development, And The Relationship Between Art And Life.

Recent Topics

Authors, Publishing, Fiction, Writing, Literature

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Books Connect Us

TJ Alexander on Queering the Historical Romance Genre | A LADY FOR ALL SEASONS

August 24, 2026

TJ Alexander dives into A LADY FOR ALL SEASONS, their queer Regency romance with a genderfluid lead, discussing how they joyfully upend genre conventions and embrace expansive representation in a Bridgerton-obsessed world, and write with a specific queer audience in mind while welcoming a broader readership. They chat Lord Byron cameos, the flexible role of historical accuracy, and close things out with a playful round of “Gothic/Regency Heroine or ’90s Pop Song.” The book: https://www.pengui...

Molly Crabapple and Morgan Bassichis on the Jewish Labor Bund | HERE WHERE WE LIVE IS OUR COUNTRY

August 17, 2026

Molly Crabapple sits down with Morgan Bassichis to talk about her new book HERE WHERE WE LIVE IS OUR COUNTRY, a lively and deeply researched history of the Jewish Labor Bund. They explore how this secular socialist movement fought for dignity and equality in Eastern Europe, the central roles women played in the movement, and the importance of solidarity in the global fight against fascism. The Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646320/here-where-we-live-is-our-country-by-molly-cra...

Ibram X. Kendi and Heather McGhee on the world’s most dangerous conspiracy theory | CHAIN OF IDEAS

August 10, 2026

Authors Ibram X. Kendi (HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST) and Heather McGhee (THE SUM OF US) discuss Dr. Kendi’s new book CHAIN OF IDEAS: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age. They break down the Great Replacement Theory, which Kendi calls the most dominant and dangerous political idea of our time; explain how authoritarians around the world are leveraging it to gain power and dismantle democracy; and offer a rubric for recognizing and fighting back against these forces. CHAIN OF IDEAS: https://www.pe...

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