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Across the Pond

Across the Pond

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
  • 140. Geoffrey D. Morrison, "The Coffin of Honey"

    140. Geoffrey D. Morrison, "The Coffin of Honey"
    Jun 23 2026

    Geoffrey D. Morrison joins Lori and Sam to talk about his new novel, The Coffin of Honey, that imagines a new world order arising from a climate-induced catastrophe and the mysterious appearance of UFOs, which trigger existential and socio-political questions about life on earth.

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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

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    43 mins
  • 139. Ben Fountain, "Rasputin Swims the Potomac"

    139. Ben Fountain, "Rasputin Swims the Potomac"
    Jun 9 2026

    Writer Ben Fountain returns to the show to talk about his new novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, a hilarious and provocative exploration of why President Trump and his brand of politics have prevailed in the US for over a decade.

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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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    49 mins
  • 138. Will Self, "The Quantity Theory of Morality"

    138. Will Self, "The Quantity Theory of Morality"
    May 26 2026

    What a thrill to talk to the prolific author Will Self on the occassion of his latest novel, The Quantity Theory of Morality. We discuss the book and a lot more besides!

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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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    1 hr and 5 mins
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