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Variety has called Mad Men "The Last Great Drama of TV's Golden Age." What you might not know if that the hit drama series was rejected "by everyone" before making it's AMC debut in 2007. The cable network's first drama series went on to win four Golden Globes and fifteen Emmy Awards before its final episode aired in 2015. In this week's episode of Just the Right Book Podcast, Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner joins Roxanne in New York City to dish on his debut book, Heather The Totality. The 138 page work which Weiner refers to as "novel concentrate" explores the intertwining lives of a privileged Manhattan couple, their beautiful daughter Heather, and a sociopathic stalker. The screenwriter-turned-author also talks about his upcoming TV series The Romanoffs and the books that have changed his life. Stay tuned after the interview with Matthew to hear some great recommendations on books to distract you. Whether they end "happily ever after" or are just fun, you'll want to check out these entertaining titles! Books in this episode: Heather, the Totality by Matthew Weiner East of Eden by John Steinbeck The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Irresistible Blueberry Bake Shop by Mary Simies Rules of Love and Grammer by Mary Simies House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister Britt-Marie Was Here by Frederick Backman The Trouble With Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon The Lights of Paris by Eleanor Brown Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Goodnight June by Sarah Jio The Spellman Files: A Novel by Lisa Lutz The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Set by Alexander McCall Smith Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers by Anne Lamott Yes Please by Amy Poehler Ella Enchanted by Gail CarsonLevine Carry On by Rainbow Rowell Tricky Twenty-Two: Romance Mystery (a Stephanie Plum Novel) by Janet Evanovich - Unofficial & Independent Summary & Analysis (Paperback) |
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