Harlan Coben
Harlan Coben  
Podcast: Books, Beach, & Beyond
Published On: Tue Aug 25 2026
Description: Harlan Coben joins Books, Beach, & Beyond this week for such an entertaining conversation about reading and writing. Harlan is a #1 best-selling author and one of the world’s leading storytellers, and one of Tim's auto-buy authors. His thirty-eight suspense novels are published in forty six languages and have been number one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries. Your hosts talk with him about his new memoir Plot Twist along with topics like point of view, Harlan’s take on research, favorite endings in books and penning great plot twists, writing with Reese Witherspoon, and all his book to screen adaptations. The episode is filled with incredible writing tips and takeaways from a singular writing life.Thank you to our Episode Sponsor:Nantucket Book PartnersAnd a special thank you to our Season 4 Premier Sponsors:Book of the MonthNantucket Book PartnersLittle, BrownHarlan Coben Reading ListPlot TwistTell No OneThe InnocentI Will Find YouGone Before GoodbyeThe WoodsThe StrangerLazarusWhat else are we reading in this episode?The Perfect Couple by Elin HilderbrandWhite Fur by Jardine LibaireThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha ChristieMurder on the Orient Express by Agatha ChristieAre You My Mother? by PD EastmanCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S.LewisA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleThe Amateur by Chris BohjalianThe Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. CainDouble Indemnity by James M. CainMichael Connelly booksPhillip Roth booksBird by Bird by Ann LamottThe Color of Light by William GoldmanFollow/Subscribe to the 'Books, Beach, & Beyond' podcast now to stay current on new episodes.And find us on Instagram at @booksbeachandbeyondHappy Reading!