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In-depth conversations with authors—about how and why they write, the books and authors they admire, and so much more. Plus, occasional takes on what's going on in the business of books, and year-end roundups of reading recommendations from the Kobo staff.

Apr 15, 2026

Nathan Maharaj spoke with novelist Rainbow Rowell. She’s the author of books including Eleanor & ParkFangirl, as well as the novel Slow Dance, which she discussed on the show in 2024. Rainbow Rowell’s new book is the novel Cherry Baby. It’s about a woman named Cherish, who everybody calls Cherry, at a moment in her life when her marriage seems to have ended and she’s figuring out what comes next. 

Why Rainbow Rowell's Cherry Baby had to be her sexiest book yet