The best and most surprising Big Book shows of 2025, part one
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Big Books and Bold Ideas host Kerri Miller interviews a lot of authors over the course of a year. But some conversations stand out for being especially fascinating, delightfully fun or unexpectedly candid.
So this week and next, Miller and producer Kelly Gordon share their favorite, most surprising shows from the last 12 months.
This week’s conversations include authors:
Stay tuned for the final two favorites of 2025 — and a bonus surprise — next week.
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