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Artwork for Limousine: A podcast for readers and writers

Limousine: A podcast for readers and writers

Limousine Reading Series
Anna Karenina
New York City
Writing
Literature
Love
Sexuality
Sally Rooney
Infinite Jest
Philip Roth
Levin
Tolstoy
Intermezzo
Great Black Hope
Bad Witches
Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Gender Roles
Marriage
Portnoy's Complaint
Goodbye Columbus

Heather and Leah interview other NYC-based writers about their work, their process, and how they make their lives as writers.

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* Pre-order Dated⁠

* Follow us on IG

* Join in the Limfinite Jest book club

* The Limfinite Jest Syllabus

* Follow Hermione

* Read Hermione’s Essay

* Every single book mentioned in this episode

* Pre-order Dated⁠

* Follow us on IG

* Join in the Limfinite Jest book club

* The Limfinite Jest Syllabus

* ⁠Jeremy's interview⁠

* ⁠Signifying Rappers by DFW⁠

* ⁠The Drug That Made Me Want Less by Caroline Calloway⁠

* ⁠DFW on John McCa... more

Episode links:

* Follow us on IG

* Preorder Dated by Leah Abrams

* Leah’s David Sedaris profile in Vogue

* Leah on a list

* Claire Parker

* Claire’s podcast (with Ashley!) Good Noticings

* Join in the Limfinite Jest book club

* The ... more

Links:

* Follow us on IG

* Get your copy of the 30th anniversary rerelease of Infinite Jest

* Join in the Limfinite Jest book club

* Links to alllll the essays

* Every single book mentioned in this episode

* Forever Overhead by DFW

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Recent Guests

Claire Parker
Guest author, discussed in episode
Episode: Infinite Jest Book Club Episode 2 ft. Claire Parker!!
Mary HK Choi
New York Times bestselling author
Pool House; author
Episode: Bad Witches Book Club Part 2 w/ Mary HK Choi
Akosua Adasi
Writer and podcaster, guest on the book club episode
Independent author/academic
Episode: Bad Witches Book Club Part 1 w/ Akosua Adasi
Marley Gotterer
Genius comedian, writer, and performer based in New York City
Independent
Episode: Cartman, Tubi, and How to Write Stand-Up w/ Marley Gotterer
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Award-winning investigative reporter for the New York Times Magazine, known for her work on civil rights and racial injustice.
The New York Times
Episode: History, Journalism, & Witnessing w/ Nikole Hannah-Jones
Jacqueline Woodson
An American writer of books for adults, children, and adolescents, known for her National Book Award-winning memoir, 'Brown Girl Dreaming'.
Penguin Random House
Episode: The Bluest Eye Book Club with Jacqueline Woodson and Kelly Chervin
Jennifer Wilson
A staff writer at The New Yorker covering books and culture
The New Yorker
Episode: Anna Karenina Book Club Part 8 ft. Jennifer Wilson
Layne McArdle
A member of the podcast's community and participant in the Anna Karenina book club.
Episode: Anna Karenina Book Club Part 7 ft. Layne McArdle
Eliza McLamb
Professional podcaster and writer
Independent Artist, Podcaster
Episode: Anna Karenina Book Club Part 6 ft. Eliza McLamb

Hosts

Heather
Host of Limousine podcast
Leah
Host of Limousine podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
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    the smartest most well-read girls in the world!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sunnyside☀️
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good inspiring pod over here

    Im gonna go ahead and slam down this whole catalogue in like a week? Wonderful conversations, you two are intelligent queens, love how educated y’all are in the narrative studies. Also ur theme song slaps 🎉💃❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tori____hope
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative and fun!

    I love hearing about different writers’ stories and processes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrabrams.nc
    United Statesa year ago
  • hosts feel like my besties

    feels like hanging out with my two smartest oomfies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JennyCDO
    United States2 years ago
  • Best reading series in New York!!!

    I’ve learned about so many amazing writers by coming to this show IRL and this podcast is the perfect companion piece. If you want to know about all the coolest young thinkers before your friends ya gotta listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chandlerjdean
    United States2 years ago

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Audience appreciates the depth and breadth of literary guests.
Smart, well-read hosts with lively conversations.
Listeners value the thoughtful, craft-focused discussions and banter between hosts.

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#243
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Apple Podcasts
#230
India/Arts

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Bad Witches Book Club Part 1 w/ Akosua Adasi
Q: What is your relationship to the text?
The guests describe their personal and thematic connections to Bad Witches, noting how the book evokes Gossip Girl and magical realism while exploring Black girlhood, friendship, and coming-of-age in a contemporary New York setting.
Cartman, Tubi, and How to Write Stand-Up w/ Marley Gotterer
Q: Why is writing both a vocation and a job for Marley, and how does that tension affect her craft?
She discusses the pressure of having to produce new material constantly, balancing art with the professional demands of touring and performing.
Cartman, Tubi, and How to Write Stand-Up w/ Marley Gotterer
Q: How does Marley approach pre-written material versus improv in stand-up?
Marley explains a hybrid approach: pre-written elements and songs coexist with on-stage improvisation and audience notes, especially during tours.
The Bluest Eye Book Club with Jacqueline Woodson and Kelly Chervin
Q: Jacqueline, how did you become a writer?
I feel like I was born a writer. From the age of seven, I was saying, I want to be a writer. I've always loved story and the physical act of writing.
Anna Karenina Book Club Part 6 ft. Eliza McLamb
Q: Can you tell me what happened in your week as a writer?
Heather shares experiences about her recent freelance work and her excitement about the upcoming book season in October, while Leah discusses the joy and struggles of freelance writing and her recent article for Vogue.

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A conversational series where two NYC-based writers explore craft, culture, and the writing life through intimate discussions with guests ranging from novelists and journalists to comedians and podcasters. Episodes typically blend deep literary analysis, personal storytelling, and practical craft notes on writing, editing, publishing, and genre, often weaving in contemporary issues and industry realities. Notable strengths include a clear, witty banter between co-hosts, a strong focus on process and community, and frequent book-club style explorations that help listeners discover new voices and perspectives without sacrificing accessibility for readers and writers alike.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Claire Parker
2. Mary HK Choi
3. Akosua Adasi
4. Marley Gotterer
5. Nikole Hannah-Jones
6. Jacqueline Woodson
7. Jennifer Wilson
8. Layne McArdle

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