Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You Read
Episodes
Annabelle Gurwitch: The End of My Life is Killing Me
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Annabelle Gurwitch with her latest book, "The End of My Life is Killing Me: The Un...
Joan Crawford and Hollywood: A conversation with Film Historian Scott Eyman
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of tomorrow's 98th Academy Awards show, we are joined by film historian and acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer Scott Eyman on th...
The Life of a Showgirl: A conversation about Allison Pataki's IT GIRL
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by New York Times bestselling author, Allison Pataki, with her new novel, IT GIRL. Al...
Rebecca Serle on Magic and Motherhood
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Serle’s new novel, ONCE AND AGAIN, hits shelves next week. You know Rebecca’s work, the New York Times best sellers: Expiration Dates, One...
Tayari Jones: Kin
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Tayari Jones and her new novel, which hits shelves today, Kin. Tayari is the au...
Happy Birthday, Toni Morrison: A Look into the Iconic Writer's Editorship with Dr. Dana A. Williams
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
February is Black History Month, and here with us today on You Are What You Read is Professor of African American literature and Dean of the Gradua...
Presidents' Day with Chris Matthews
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This Presidents' Day on You Are What You Read, we are joined by former presidential speechwriter, political commentator, talk show host, and New York ...
Father James Martin: Work in Progress
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, Father James Martin joins us with his new memoir, Work in Progress: Confessions of a busboy, dishw...
Eat Your Ice Cream! A conversation with Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel joins us this week on You Are What You Read with his new book, Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life. I...
We Do Not Care! A conversation with Melani Sanders
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by social media sensation and New York Times bestselling author, Melani Sanders. Mela...
Laura Dave is back with another best seller
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Dave continues Hannah Hall’s pulse-pounding journey in the riveting and deeply moving sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling blockbuster ...
"The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is #1 on the New York Times best seller list this week, and you will discover why in this episode of You Are What ...
"The Rest of Our Lives" by Ben Markovitz
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
2026 reading has started off strong. This week on You Are What You Read, we are thrilled to host Ben Markovitz with his novel, THE REST OF OUR LIVES, ...
A thrill! Brad Meltzer talks about THE VIPER
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by the Emmy-nominated and #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer with his l...
The Best Fiction coming in 2026: Skylark by Paula McLain
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by the great Paula McLain. Paula is the New York Times bestselling author of six novel...
In memory of Michele and Rob Reiner
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of You Are What You Read, we are remembering the great Rob Reiner and his beautiful wife, Michele Singer Reiner. We had the honor of...
LIVE from the Frank Sinatra Luncheon at Patsy's Italian Restaurant
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of You Are What You Read, we are LIVE from the annual Frank Sinatra Birthday Party at his very favorite restaurant, Patsy’s ...
In memory of Sophie Kinsella
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are bringing you an interview with Madeleine Wickham, also known as the international bestselling author Sophie Kinsella. As you may have rea...
The Best Books of 2025 with Jake Morrissey
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have had a spectacular year on You Are What You Read with some of the greatest writers in the world! Thank you all for joining us every week, for y...
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: "My Grandma & Grandpa Rock!"
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of You Are What You Read is all about Rock & Roll. Today, we are joined by Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo with their adorable new ...
Max Tucci: Thanksgiving at Delmonico's
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is upon us, and here to kick things off on You Are What You Read is world-renowned restaurateur, author and culinary ambassador, ...
Hamnet: A conversation with author Maggie O'Farrell
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021, we hosted bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell for a Facebook Live conversation about her hit novel, Hamnet. Since we last spoke to Maggie, ...
VE Schwab: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Victoria “V. E.” Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more tha...
Jen Hatmaker: Awake
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read we are joined by Jen Hatmaker with her instant New York Times best seller, AWAKE. This memoir is ...
Kenny Chesney: Heart Life Music
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this very special episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by one of American music’s biggest names, Kenny Chesney, with his all-new memo...
You Can Make This! A conversation with Angela Kinsey and Joshua Snyder
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are upon us, and we could not wait to bring Angela Kinsey and Joshua Snyder on You Are What You Read for a conversation about their bra...
A New Take on Crime Fiction: In conversation with Tim Sullivan
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by acclaimed screenwriter, director and author, Tim Sullivan. Tim’s screen credits incl...
Rob Reiner: "A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap"
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by the great Rob Reiner with his new memoir, A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever:...
Mitch Albom and his first romantic novel, TWICE
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by our good friend Mitch Albom with his brand new novel, TWICE. Mitch is the #1 New York Times...
Talking Appalachian with Poet and Author Silas House
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by poet and author Silas House who has not one but two books out this September that you don’...
The Best of McConaughey
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season Three of You Are What You Read, a podcast with the luminaries of our time about the books that built their souls. This season, we ha...
In the kitchen with Jacques Pepin
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are in the kitchen with one of the world’s most celebrated chefs, Jacques Pepin. You know J...
The Love Story of James Baldwin: A conversation with Nicholas Boggs
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by biographer Nicholas Boggs to talk about literary icon James Baldwin. Nick is the auth...
Johnny Carson: A Look at the iconic figure through the lens of Bill Zehme and Mike Thomas
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are traveling back in time to 1962 when the one-and-only Johnny Carson redefined late-night tele...
Jeffrey Eugenides: Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Middlesex and The Virgin Suicides
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
.On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Jeffrey Eugenides. Jeffrey is the bestselling novelist, short story writer and P...
Fannie Flagg, Something to Look Forward To
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by a one-of-a-kind actress, author, comedian, and the ultimate dramatist, Fannie Flag...
Wally Lamb: The River is Waiting
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Wally Lamb and his latest, bestselling novel, The River is Waiting. You know Wal...
The Readers! Audience Questions from "The View from Lake Como" Tour
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best part of a book tour is seeing all of you. You showed up in 24 sold out cities to celebrate The View from Lake Como, and we had a ball! Your ...
LIVE with Christina Geist at The Westport Library: A Discussion on "The View from Lake Como"
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a joy to see you all this summer with The View from Lake Como. We are having a ball and can’t wait to see more of you on the road this w...
LIVE from Cleveland, OH with Ron Block: A Discussion on "The View from Lake Como"
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lake Como tour is in full swing! Thank you all for your support of The View from Lake Como- a New York Times, USA Today and Regional best seller ...
And Just Like That... Mario Cantone!
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At long last, Mario Cantone is in the house! You know Mario for his iconic role as Anthony Marentino in Sex and the City and And Just Like That. A fil...
Lisa Scottoline: Our Italian Sister
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO book tour is in full swing! We have loved seeing you at tour stops across the country and look forward to seeing more of you o...
Susie Essman joins us in Lake Como!
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The View from Lake Como, Adriana's newest novel, is out today! To celebrate, we are joined by a You Are What You Read fan-favorite, Susie Essman. You...
Christie Brinkley: Uptown Girl
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by an All-American icon: supermodel, actress and artist, Christie Brinkley, with her ...
Sally Quinn: Silent Retreat
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read we are joined by Sally Quinn and her latest novel The Silent Retreat. Sally is a longtime Washing...
The Power of Style with David Kibbe
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by “beauty & style expert” David Kibbe with his latest book, David Kibbe's Powe...
Keith McNally: The Restaurateur Who Invented Downtown
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, dear listeners. On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by “The Restaurateur Who Invented Downtown”, Keith McNall...
Peter Wolf, Waiting on the Moon: A conversation about rock 'n' roll and the great artists of our time
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Wolf is bringing rock ‘n’ roll to You Are What You Read this week with his all-new memoir, Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters,...
Molly Jong-Fast, "How to Lose Your Mother"
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Molly Jong-Fast. Molly is a contributing writer at Vanity Fair, a political anal...
Michael Patrick King on "And Just Like That", "Sex And The City" and mor
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Michael Patrick King., award-winning writer, director and executive producer of H...
Jodi Picoult and Fiona Davis LIVE at the PEN America World Voices Festival
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We were thrilled to record a live episode of You Are What You Read at PEN America’s World Voices Festival with bestselling authors Jodi Picoult and ...
Bob Gaudio of The Four Seasons
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by quintessential music maker and founding member of The Four Seasons, Bob Gaudio. ...
The untold stories of Audrey Hepburn: A conversation with historian Tom Santopietro
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of You Are What You Read we are doing a deep dive into the life of Audrey Hepburn with Hollywood historian Tom Santopietro. In...
Susan Morrison on the Life of Lorne Michaels
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Susan Morrison, author of the all-new biography, LORNE: The Man Who Invented Sat...
LIVE with Sarah Jessica Parker and her mother, Barbara Forste
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for Mother’s Day, we are celebrating two, very special mothers this week…educator, mother (of 8), grandmother (of 13) and dear friend...
Italian Snacking with Anna Francese Gass and Rachael Ray
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re in our kitchen! On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by two cookbook authors, television personalities, and belo...
Book to screen with Nikki Toscano, co-creator of Long Bright River
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week on You Are What You Read, we had a conversation with Liz Moore, author of GOD OF THE WOODS and LONG BRIGHT RIVER, which is now a tel...
Liz Moore on God of the Woods
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Liz Moore. Liz is the author of the latest thriller sweeping the globe, God of t...
Holy Saturday with Father James Martin
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this Holy Saturday edition of You Are What You Read, we are bringing back a conversation fitting for this time of year. Father James Martin is a Je...
On the Open Road with E.A. Hanks
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Elizabeth Hanks, also known as E.A. Hanks, with her memoir, The 10: A Memoir of F...
Paul Rudnick: A Love Letter to New York
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by author, playwright and screenwriter Paul Rudnick. Paul is the author of seven books, inc...
Bonnie Garmus on Lessons in Chemistry
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, author of the blockbuster Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus, joins us for a conversation about th...
Graydon Carter and the Golden Era of Magazines
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, world-renowned journalist Graydon Carter joins us for a conversation about his memoir, When the G...
Bernice McFadden on her first-ever memoir, First Born Girls
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by bestselling author and dear friend Bernice McFadden. Bernice is an Assistant Professor of ...
Henry Alford: I Dream of Joni
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest on You Are What You Read is Henry Alford, a humorist and journalist who has written for The New Yorker for more than two decad...
Publishing great books and writing one: A conversation with John Sargent
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of You Are What You Read, we are diving into a conversation about publishing with someone at the top of the game, the former publishe...
LIVE with Leigh Bardugo
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, #1 New York Times bestselling author joins us for a LIVE conversation about her new novel, The Fa...
The Pattersons are in the house! Conversations with Susan and James Patterson
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello dear listeners! Over the years, we have had the opportunity to speak with some of the most influential authors of our time…one of them being J...
In Gad We Trust: A conversation with Josh Gad
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, award-winning actor, singer and comedian, Josh Gad, joins us for a conversation about his memoir, ...
Dion DiMucci: The Rock and Roll Philosopher
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rock and roll icon Dion DiMucci joins us for this week's episode of You Are What You Read. Dion was the lead singer of Dion and the Belmonts and a p...
Julie Gilbert on the making of Hollywood Blockbuster, Giant
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are sitting down with bestselling author Julie Gilbert for a conversation about her beloved aun...
Taking Fantasy by (Onyx) Storm: Rebecca Yarros
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Yarros is topping best seller lists with her sweeping, Empyrean fantasy romance series, Fourth Wing, Iron Flame and now Onyx Storm. On th...
FOMO on Eternal Life: A conversation with Father James Martin
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Jesuit priest, Father James Martin, for a conversation that will lift your spirit...
The Master of Thriller: Lisa Jewell
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three novels, Lisa Jewell. Lisa...
The 2025 Anti-Diet with Dr. Will Li
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking off 2025 with leading physician, scientist, speaker, and author Dr. Will Li with his book, EAT TO BEAT YOUR DIET, this week on You A...
2024 Book Wrap-Up with Jake Morrissey
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This New Years Eve we are spotlighting some stand-out titles of 2024 with our dear friend and executive editor of Riverhead Books, Jake Morrissey…an...
Poppy Harlow: Christmas with the Kids!
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of YOU ARE WHAT YOU READ, we are joined by special guest Poppy Harlow with her adorable Christmas story, THE BIGGEST LITTLE B...
Remembering Sister Bernadette Kenny: A Philosophy of Care
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are remembering a dear friend who passed recently, beloved nun Sister Bernadette Kenny. Sister...
The Great American Humorist, Artist and New Yorker Cartoonist Bob Eckstein
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, we are delighted to have award-winning writer and New Yorker cartoonist Bob Eckstein with us. Bob’s illustrations are i...
Jennifer Egan: Original Voice, Genre-Buster
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling novelist and award-winning journalist Jennifer Egan joins us on this week’s episode of You Are What You Read. You know Jennifer's work...
Leadership and Vision: A conversation with media pioneer Josh Sapan
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by one of the most important and interesting visionaries in media, Josh Sapan. Josh...
Going through the attic door with Kate DiCamillo
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beloved children's book author, Kate DiCamillo, joins us on this week's episode of You Are What You Read with her latest New York Times bestseller, ...
A poem a day by the great Billy Collins
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are in conversation with the great American poet Billy Collins with his all-new book of poetry...
Kwame Alexander: Changing the World One Story at a Time
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Poet, educator, Emmy-winning producer and #1 New York Times bestselling author of 41 books, Kwame Alexander, joins us this week on You Are What You R...
Alice Hoffman's Prequel to The Diary of Anne Frank
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Master Craftsman Alice Hoffman invents the world of Anne Frank before the war. On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined ...
Maggie O'Farrell... exquisite storyteller
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie dives into her process in writing the global bestseller, Hamnet, the story of William Shakespeare's son in the times in which they lived. In i...
Frampton comes alive: Peter Frampton on his creative life
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by one of the most celebrated guitarists in rock history, Peter Frampton, for a conv...
Julianna Margulies: The star of the show
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julianna Margulies joins us for a bonus conversation this week on You Are What You Read to talk about her memoir, Sunshine Girl. You can see Julian...
A second chance in life and love: Left on Tenth with Delia Ephron
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on You Are What You Read, we have the talk of the town with us… Delia Ephron’s bestselling memoir, Left on Tenth, is now on Broadway...
Sophie Kinsella and her most personal book yet
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by beloved wife, mother, friend and bestselling author of the Shopaholic series, S...
Nicholas Sparks: A look back on his greatest books
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by one of the world’s most beloved storytellers and author of 23 New York Times ...
Moon in Full: The Moon Zappa Story
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Moon Unit Zappa, daughter of the businesswoman, Gail Zappa, and world-famous musi...
Susanne Bier: The Perfect Director for The Perfect Couple
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Academy Award®, Golden Globe Award and Emmy Award winning writer and director, ...
Music and Mind: A conversation with Renée Fleming
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by one of the most highly acclaimed signers of our time, Renée Fleming, Renée is a...
John Grisham: The GOAT in books
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the history of American literature, there is only one John Grisham. On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by the "maste...
A Legend in Literature: Margaret Atwood
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by literary sensation and incomparable storyteller, Margaret Atwood. Margaret is the...
Michael J. Fox: No Time Like the Future
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by award-winning television and film actor, bestselling author, and champion of Park...
In the game with Gabrielle Zevin
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by author Gabrielle Zevin for a conversation about her blockbuster bestselling novel...
Livin' Readin' and Writin' with Matthew McConaughey
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Academy Award winning actor and New York Times bestselling author Matthew McCona...
Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey: The Office Ladies
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey… otherwise known as Pam Beesly and Angela Marti...