cbs Sunday morning
Book critic Ron Charles mentioned Loot on CBS Sunday Morning. Watch here.
Best Book of 2023 lists
LOOT is named a Top Ten Book of 2023 by The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Bookpage, and Hudson Booksellers, and a Best Book of 2023 by Kirkus Reviews, Washington Independent Review of Books, Paste Magazine, NPR, Amazon, and Christian Science Monitor.
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD - LONGLIST 2023
LOOT is named to the longlist of the 2023 National Book Award in fiction. Find The New Yorker’s announcement here.
today show summer book pick
Bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald shares his top reads for the summer, calling LOOT "the perfect book to dive into this summer when you're looking for a luxurious, absorbing escape.” Read his recommendations here or watch the Today Show clip.
npr’s all things considered
A conversation with host Ari Shapiro of All Things Considered.
kqed: forum w/ alexis madrigal
A radio interview with KQED’s Forum hosted by Alexis Madrigal.
wbur: here & now w/ deepa fernandes
A radio interview with NPR’s Here & Now host Deepa Fernandes.
nerdette w/ greta johnson
An interview with Greta Johnson via WBEZ Chicago.
i’m a writer but podcast
An interview with Lindsay Hunter, host of I’m A Writer But.
the other people podcast
An interview with Bradi Listi, host of The Other People podcast.
B&N Poured over podcast
An interview with Miwa Messer, host of Barnes & Noble’s Poured Over podcast.
burned by books podcast
An interview with Chris Holmes, host of Burned By Books.
the creative independent
Interview with Lily Meyer: read here.
ms magazine interview
Interview with Mathangi Subramaniam: read here.
electric literature interview
Interview with Bareerah Ghani: read here.
Profile in Publishers Weekly
A lovely pre-publication profile in Publishers Weekly including rare appearances by my agent-editor dream team.
elle magazine: best summer books
“Beyond its electrifying cover, Tania James’ Loot offers numerous delights: a thoroughly absorbing historical tale set in the 18th century; an ambitious love story spanning multiple countries, including India, England and France; and a curious cast of characters, anchored by a protagonist reckoning with how his astounding artistic feat fits amongst the cruel reality of colonialism.” See full list here
bustle magazine: most anticipated books of spring & summer 2023
“Heists, the legacy of colonialism, and the creative maturity of an artist: Loot has it all.” See full list here