Sonali Dev

The Vibrant Years

Join us as we talk with the incredible Sonali Dev about her fabulous book, The Vibrant Years. It is about a multigenerational Indian family whose characters are multifaceted and emotionally rich. Listen as we dive into the themes covered in the book and of course about how Mindy inspires us all. If you haven’t already, pick up your copy of The Vibrant Years! What are you waiting for?

Lauren Thoman

I’ll Stop The World

Hello to all you Mindy Heads! We got the great opportunity to read Lauren Thoman’s “I’ll Stop The World” novel which is the second release from Mindy’s Book Studio. And if that wasn’t exciting enough Lauren has graced our humble little pod with an interview! We get to speak to Lauren depth about some of the overarching themes of her book and also got to discuss the future of the Marvel Universe. As Kenz would say this episode is going to be very “Multifaceted”. All jokes as side it was a lot of fun doing this interview and we hope it courages everyone to go out and buy the book!

Alli Frank & Asha Youmans

The Better Half

Hi Mindyverse! We had a blast speaking with Alli Frank & Asha Youmans about their fabulous new book: “The Better Half”. It was funny, smart, and pushes you to think about the perspectives of others. We hope you enjoy listening as we take a deep dive into “The Better Half” and as we learn more about Alli & Asha!

Amy Lea

Woke Up Like This

We had an absolute blast getting to interview Amy Lea about her Classic Rom-Com in the making: Woke Up Like This! Listen along as we learn more about the character development of these multifaceted characters, make some casting suggestions, and find out which Mindy Project is Amy’s favorite. Let us know if you’ve read the book and what you think!

Amina Akhtar

Almost Surely Dead

Check out our interview with Amina Akhtar, the newest author from Mindy’s Book Studio! We had a blast speaking in detail about her book Almost Surely Dead (SPOILERS THROUGHOUT INTERVIEW!), javelinas, jinn, and who Amina relates to most from Never Have I Ever.

Sheila Yasmin Marikar

Friends in Napa

On this week’s episode of Mindy: The Podcast we had the privilege of interviewing Sheila Yasmin Marikar who wrote the fabulous book Friends in Napa. College friends reconnecting in a fancy vineyard in Napa, what could go wrong? I guess you’ll have to read to find out! We had a blast doing a deep dive into the book (which has SPOILERS!), learning about Sheila, and of course finding out which character from the Sex Lives of College Girls Sheila relates to most.

Farah Naz Rishi

Sorry For The Inconvenience

What up Mindyheads! We have a fun interview in store for you today as we talk all things Farah Naz Rishi and her heartbreakingly beautiful and hopeful true story. Listen in to learn about the best foodie places in Philly, The Odyssey, and finding out about becoming a Mindy’s Book Studio pick!

Amelia Diane Coombs

Drop Dead Sisters!

In this episode we get to chat with Amelia Diane Coombs about her book Drop Dead Sisters! Amelia speaks with us about her childhood, writing process & Sequel!

Danielle Prescod

Rules of Fortune

Dive into a captivating conversation with author Danielle Prescod on the latest episode! We unravel the layers of her gripping novel Rules of Fortune, exploring its sharp critique of ambition, privilege, and the high-stakes games of elite society. Danielle shares personal insights on crafting this provocative tale, blending dark humor with raw truths about identity and survival in glittering, cutthroat worlds. Whether you’re drawn to juicy social dramas or profound cultural commentary, this interview is a must-listen.

Melissa de la Cruz

When Stars Align!

We had a blast getting to speak with the incredible Melissa de la Cruz about her fabulous book: When Stars Align! We loved diving into her creative process, her impactful work with YALLFest and YALLWest, and of course diving deep into the characters of When Stars Align. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed chatting!

Charlene Wang

I’ll Follow You

We had a blast speaking with Charlene Wang about this month’s book pick for Mindy’s Book Club, I’ll Follow You, and learned how this fabulous novel came about. We dive into the research that went into the art conservation storyline, analyzed a new take on a feminist revenge novel, and of course learn all about the Mindy lore at Dartmouth! This story had all the twists and turns and we ask the hard hitting questions. Now that you’ve read the book, are you a Faith, Kayla, or Hannah Primrose? Let us know what you think!