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We Do Not Part
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La Bête Humaine
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Han Kang
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A podcast where three friends read *all* the books, one book at a time. Join Frances, Dorian, and Rebecca as they discuss one book in depth and chat about their reading. Visit our website at onebrightbook.com Support us by buying books from our shop at bookshop.org/shop/OneBrightBook Find us on Twitter at @pod_bright Frances: @nonsuchbook Dorian: @ds228 Rebecca: @ofbooksandbikes Dorian blo... more

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Welcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Frances, Dorian, and Rebecca as they discuss THE STONE DOOR by Leonora Carrington, and chat about their current reading.

For our next episode, we will discuss I WHO HAVE NEVER KNOWN MEN by Jacqueline Harpm... more

Welcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Dorian, Rebecca, and Frances as they discuss MIAOW by Benito Pérez Galdós, translated from the Spanish by Margaret Jull Costa, and chat about their current reading.

For our next episode, we will discuss Th... more

Welcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances, and Dorian as they discuss THERE'S ALWAYS THIS YEAR: ON BASKETBALL AND ASCENSION by Hanif Abdurraqib, and chat about their current reading.

For our next episode, we will discuss MIAOW by ... more

Welcome to One Bright Book! Join our hosts Frances, Dorian, and Rebecca as they discuss THE COUNTRY OF THE POINTED FIRS by Sarah Orne Jewett, and chat about their current reading.

For our next episode, we will discuss There's Always This Year: On B... more

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Rohan Maitzen
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Hosts

Rebecca Hussey
Co-host, known for insightful literary analysis and personal reflections on reading.
Frances Evangelista
Co-host, brings a thoughtful perspective and deep engagement with themes in literature.
Dorian Stuber
Co-host, adding humor and depth to literary discussions, with a focus on contemporary themes.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • On my podcast rotation

    Even if the featured title isn’t one you’re interested in, the conversation between the three hosts is free and far ranging so you always leave with some new insight or recommendation. Just a great podcast overall.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReaderListener
    United Statesa year ago
  • Yay!!

    I came across this podcast by recommendation and found it to be thoughtful, intelligent and insightful.

    Thanks!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Serious Book Nerd
    United States3 years ago

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Episode #33: We Do Not Part, by Han Kang
Q: Frances, what was your experience with the book?
I had a complicated experience with it, but by the end and through the process of thinking about it, really came to admire it and feel a response to it.

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This podcast is dedicated to an exploration of literature, highlighting a different book in each episode. The hosts engage in lively discussions that go beyond mere summaries, diving into themes, characters, and sociopolitical contexts, all while sharing their personal insights and experiences related to reading. Noteworthy is the blend of humor and depth in their conversations, as they dissect challenging topics like trauma, racism, and historical memory through the lens of the books they review. The chemistry between the hosts fosters an engaging atmosphere, likely appealing to avid readers and those interested in contemporary literary discourse.

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