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Life On Books Podcast

Life On Books
Pay As You Go
Hard Rain Falling
Literature
Books
New York City
Writing Process
Short Books
Housing Crisis
Gravity's Rainbow
The New York Times Best Books List
Medium Length Books
Mental Health
Modern Fiction
Ed Park
Historical Fiction
Korean American Identity
Reading Goals
Infidelity
Consciousness
The Sympathizer

On the LOB Podcast we discuss books, primarily fiction, literature, but also feature interviews with authors, writers, publishers, editors, and educators. If you love fiction, literature or just books in general, you're in the right place. We upload our podcast weekly on Fridays

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Recent Guests

Krista Zubal
Professor of literature and returning guest
Episode: How to read books
Krista Zobel
Professor of literature
Manchester Community College, Southern New Hampshire University
Episode: Does Literature Still Have a Place in the World?
KE Semmel
An author and translator who translated 'Rock, Paper, Scissors.'
Episode: What's Happening to the Life on Books Podcast?
Ed Park
Author of Same Bed Different Dreams, engaged in a deep discussion on writing historical fiction and cultural identity.
Random House
Episode: Redefining Historical Fiction with Ed Park
Eskor David Johnson
Author of Pay As You Go
Episode: A Guide to Survival with Eskor David Johnson | Pay as you Go Author

Hosts

Tony
Co-host often discusses literature and engages with various literary themes.
Andy
Co-host and book enthusiast, known for his engaging discussions about books and reading experiences.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Who are these people?

    Was intrigued to listen to a past episode where they were going over a list of 30 books voted by the LA Times as the best of the past 30 years. However, these guys not only haven’t read almost any of them ( never read a single Philip Roth?), they hadn’t seemingly HEARD of half the books. Like well known books any causal reader has surely heard of. So, yeah, hard to give much credence to their takes if they are so ignorant of fairly well known recent books. My suggestion- maybe learn about some m... more

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    LESdowntowner
    United States3 months ago
  • A cut above

    Listened to a couple episodes and I feel like I’ve found my people. Thoughtful discussions of challenging fiction, positive masculine energy without any posturing or embarrassing “Intellectual Alpha” stuff. Professional production, no parts that I feel like skipping. Can’t wait to hear more (and perhaps even join the reading group).

    Apple Podcasts
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    Luke Woodard
    United States5 months ago
  • Stop scrolling and go read…

    …and then come back and listen to this great podcast.

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    Bigg Knutter
    United States10 months ago

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The podcast is praised for its production quality and engaging content, sparking anticipation for future episodes.

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Is Reading Diversely Bull****?
Q: How important is it to fill to catch up to that blind spot?
It's not very important to fill the blind spot, as they believe they will find books by women or diverse authors naturally when the time is right.
Is Reading Diversely Bull****?
Q: What do you think is the point of reading?
The point of reading is to gain new perspectives, enjoy the narrative, and experience varied emotional responses, but it's not the only reason they read.
The Man Who Learned 6 Languages Just to Read MORE BOOKS
Q: What do you think are the challenges of translating literature with made-up languages?
It's a careful balance of ensuring the translated language retains the essence of the original while also making sense to the new audience.
The Man Who Learned 6 Languages Just to Read MORE BOOKS
Q: What can you tell us about your upcoming translation of 'Shot and Fro'?
It's an exciting project that has drawn significant attention, and while the hype can be daunting, it reflects the interest in bringing innovative literature to a broader audience.
These guys have the WORST TAKES when it comes to books...
Q: Who do you think is the most overrated author in the world of literature?
Tony pointed out Dostoevsky as coming to mind as overrated, as well as Cormac McCarthy.

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Focused primarily on fiction and literature, this podcast covers a broad range of topics related to reading, including critical analysis of texts, author interviews, and discussions on diverse literary themes. Noteworthy episodes delve into personal reading experiences, recommendations for must-read books, and the significance of cultural representation in literature. The hosts emphasize the importance of empathy and emotional connection with texts, while also navigating the literary snobbery and biases that can occur within the literary community. Through engaging conversations and reflective segments, the podcast aims to create a spirited dialogue around both classic and contemporary literary works.

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