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This book rediscovers a lost history of the Roman Empire, written by Sextus Aurelius Victor (ca. 320-390) and demonstrates for the first time both the contemporary and lasting influence of his historical work. Though little regarded today, Victor is ... more

A vital account of the state of the Arctic today--emphasising the twin dangers of climate change and geopolitical competition Nowhere is the dual threat of climate change and geopolitical contest felt more strongly than in the Arctic. Sea ice is decl... more

French Technological Thought and the Nonhuman Turn  (Edinburgh University Press, 2024) traces a genealogy of thinking and writing about technology, which takes us from the French avant-gardes to the contemporary 'nonhuman turn' in Anglo-American theo... more

Many movies tell us how to watch them. Whether it’s Raiders of the Lost Ark, Casablanca, or Rear Window, movies steer the viewers to certain reactions anticipated by their directors long before the first tickets have been sold. Michael Mann’s Miami V... more

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Jemimah Wei
Debut novelist, recipient of multiple literary awards
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Episode: Jemimah Wei, "The Original Daughter" (Doubleday/Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2025)
Dr. Laura Portwood-Stacer
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Anthony Knowles
Teaching assistant professor in sociology and post-doctoral researcher at the Center for Transportation Research at the University of Tennessee.
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Episode: Anthony J. Knowles, "Driving Productivity: Automation, Labor, and Industrial Development in the United States and Germany" (Brill, 2025)
Daniel J. Sherman
Leinberger Distinguished Professor of Art History and History at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Episode: Daniel J. Sherman, "Sensations: French Archaeology Between Science and Spectacle, 1890-1940" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Aisha Sasha John
Poet, performer, and choreographer known for her innovative poetry styles.
McClelland & Stewart
Episode: Aisha Sasha John, "total: poems" (Random House, 2025)
Fara Dabhoiwala
Professor at Princeton University, historian, and senior research scholar
Princeton University
Episode: What is Free Speech with Fara Dabhoiwala
Dr. Taylor Byas
Poet, essayist and editor
Soft Skull Press
Episode: Taylor Byas, "Resting Bitch Face: Poems" (Catapult, 2025)
Farah Ghafoor
Award-winning poet, author of 'Shadow Price: Poems'
House of Anansi
Episode: Farah Ghafoor, "Shadow Price: Poems" (House of Anansi, 2025)
Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan
Assistant Professor of English at Rice University, author of several critical works.
Rice University
Episode: Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan, "Overdetermined: How Indian English Literature Becomes Ethnic, Postcolonial, and Anglophone" (Columbia UP, 2025)

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Lillian Barger
Host of New Books Network, focusing on various topics related to literature and culture.

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Monica Liu, "Seeking Western Men: Email-Order Brides Under China's Global Rise" (Stanford UP, 2022)
Q: Why study China?
China's dramatic social, economic, and cultural changes provide a unique perspective on how macro-level changes influence personal lives.
Monica Liu, "Seeking Western Men: Email-Order Brides Under China's Global Rise" (Stanford UP, 2022)
Q: What are the differences between financially burdened women and financially flexible women in the dating situation?
Financially flexible women tended to reject Western suitors, while financially burdened women compromised on compatibility for financial security.
Monica Liu, "Seeking Western Men: Email-Order Brides Under China's Global Rise" (Stanford UP, 2022)
Q: What is happening in China that is pushing the women out of the area?
Women face increasing discrimination in the labor market, rising divorce rates, and societal pressures, prompting many to seek marriage migration for better opportunities.
Carlotta Daro, "The Architecture of the Wire: Infrastructures of Telecommunication" (MIT Press, 2025)
Q: How did you marry this rich literature on technology with some of the cultural and architectural aspects you wanted to explore?
Darò wanted to highlight the physical aspects of telecommunication infrastructure while addressing the ideological and cultural narratives surrounding them, ensuring that readers understand the materiality and history behind technologies.
Carlotta Daro, "The Architecture of the Wire: Infrastructures of Telecommunication" (MIT Press, 2025)
Q: How did you decide to structure the book?
Darò explains that the structure was influenced by her findings in various archives and took shape through thematic questions that arose during her research, focusing on crucial keywords like matter, aesthetics, and planning.

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The content features in-depth interviews with authors about their latest publications, often exploring significant themes in history, culture, and literature. Topics such as religious studies, social justice, and historical narratives are commonly addressed, with conversations frequently highlighting the intellectual insights behind each book. The format allows for lively discussions, giving listeners not only an understanding of the book's content but also its broader implications within academic and societal contexts. Noteworthy is the diversity of guests, ranging from professors to authors, which enriches the discourse across various disciplines.

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