Jake Tapper

CNN Anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper joins Elin Hilderbrand and Tim Ehrenberg to report on his new novel, All the Demons Are Here. They start by discussing growing up in the 80's in Philadelphia, Jake’s origin story as a journalist-turned-novelist, the turbulent year of 1977 (in which his newest thriller takes place), reporting on news today while writing about the past, and how music is used to set the scene in literature. Does Jake Tapper sing in this episode? You will have to listen to find out. Writing tips and reading recommendations punctuate this thrilling episode with one of the lead reporters of our time.A special thank you to our Episode Sponsors:Nantucket Book PartnersSusan Lister LockeJake Tapper Reading List:The Out Post: An Untold Story of American Valor by Jake TapperBody Slam: The Jesse Ventura Story by Jake TapperThe Hell Fire Club by Jake TapperThe Devil May Dance by Jake TapperAll the Demons are Here by Jake TapperWhat else are we reading in this episode:The King with Six Friends by Jay WilliamsThe World According to Garp by John Irving Paperboy by Pete Dexter Gone Girl by Gillian FlynnSharp Objects by Gillian FlynnWhite Noise by Don DelilloSin City Books by Frank Miller  The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir by Paul NewmanComedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama: A Memoir by Bob Odenkirk Follow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!