Greta Johnsen
Stories by Greta Johnsen
Five books you should read this summer — plus a few for extra credit
It is truly a year of phenomenal books, Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen says. Here are the ones you should take to the beach with you.
A kitchen therapy session with Tamar Adler
The chef and cookbook author counsels listeners on their cooking quandaries.
Nerdette Book Club LIVE with Amor Towles!
The author joined us in front of a live audience to discuss his new collection ‘Table for Two.’
Nerdette Book Club discusses ‘Beautyland’
Marie-Helene Bertino’s novel about an alien examines the joy – and devastation – of being human.
Tortured poets and airlines for dogs
Is Taylor Swift causing friendship breakups? What is up with Nike’s new Olympic uniforms? We get into it.
Is mayo a burden or a delight? WE FIND OUT.
Dan Pashman and Helen Rosner play our favorite game: Burden or Delight.
Marie-Helene Bertino’s ‘Beautyland’ is one of the best novels of the year
The novel, embraced by science fiction enthusiasts and literary types alike, beautifully explores what it means to be human.
Nerdette Book Club discusses ‘Martyr!’
Kaveh Akbar’s debut novel ‘Martyr!’ does not shy away from earnestness.