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The Book Case

Susan Orlean Takes a Joyride

The Book Case

ABC News

Fiction, Arts, Society & Culture, Books

4.7913 Ratings

🗓️ 22 January 2026

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Susan Orlean, one of the best journalists of our generation, has written a memoir, along with some great advice about writing.  Beyond writing, she has thoughts on the importance of curiosity in these trying times.  Curiosity can break down barriers, and create beautiful stories out of the ordinary.  And Susan does it brilliantly in all of her writing, and especially in her new memoir, Joyride. It is a joy to read Joyride.  And we speak to a new bookstore owner in Charleston, South Carolina, Summer Anderson, who is also a joy and who seems to take joy out of all she does. Join us for a great discussion on writing, the art of curiosity and joy. Find books mentioned on The Book Case: ⁠https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned in this week's episode: Joyride by Susan OrleanThe Orchid Thief by Susan OrleanThe Library Book by Susan OrleanRin Tin Tin by Susan OrleanMy Kind of Place by Susan OrleanThe Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup by Susan OrleanSaturday Night by Susan OrleanAs I Lay Dying by William Faulkner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:55.9

And I thought you would be delighted.

0:57.6

They have agreed to come on at some future time and talk to us.

1:00.6

And I thought that that would please you very much.

1:04.1

Oh, it utterly delights me.

1:05.8

And we're going to spend the whole time trying to get you to embrace the moniker of book nerd so that we can all say it loud and proud.

1:13.3

I'm really excited about this week's book.

1:16.1

Although I have to confess, it came out in October.

1:19.7

We're a little late to the party on this one.

1:21.5

But Susan Orlean and her memoir Joy Ride, when my father and I were lucky enough to spend a week together around Christmas time.

1:29.8

You were lucky.

1:30.8

You were lucky.

1:31.3

I was like, me, me.

1:34.1

I endured it.

1:35.6

I basked in the glory that was my father for a week.

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