ABC News journalist Charlie Gibson and his daughter Kate Gibson are teaming up for a new literary podcast, “The Book Case.” The first episode launches on Monday, May 2, with their first guest being television icon Oprah Winfrey.
The Gibsons will discuss with Winfrey the impact of her book club on the American readership, her reading habits, and how she makes her picks. Along with Winfrey, they have plenty of guests lined up for this season.
Upcoming guests include famous authors John Irving, Azar Nafisi, Sue Miller, Niall Williams, and Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, who talks about her role as a guardian of some of the country’s rarest and most historical books.
“Kate and I share a passion for books and that sparked Kate’s idea for this podcast. It features two generations and two different viewpoints, but we share a desire to find books we think are worthy of listeners’ time,” Charlie Gibson said in a press release obtained by Barrett Media.
“It’s also a chance to work with my daughter and read lots of books. What could be better than that?”
Each week, the Gibsons will provide hand-selected suggestions and sit down with a notable or up-and-coming author, book industry insider, or literary influencer. Episodes will also have a short audio postcard from an independent bookstore owner regarding the titles flying off the shelves in their area.
“During the pandemic, I really missed spending time with my parents. Given how much we love talking about books, this seemed like an amazing way to combine father/daughter quality time with our favorite pastime,” Kate Gibson said.
“Plus, I get to read everything I can get my hands on. It feels like I’m living a dream.”
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