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Reading Writers

Reading Writers
Love Story
Luster
The Little Friend
Race
Raven Leilani
Erich Segal
The Auctioneer
Colonialism
The Shipping News
Lucky Jim
Democratic Vistas
Stories Of the Sahara
1982 Janine
New York
Christianity
Totalitarianism
Donna Tartt
Annie Proulx
Walt Whitman
Western Sahara

Writers Charlotte Shane and Jo Livingstone talk about what they’ve been reading and special guests join to enthuse about a significant or provocative book of their choice. Theme song by Jo Livingstone.

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Charlotte and Jo enthuse briefly but ardently about friend of the pod’s Tony Tulathimutte’s Rejection and Helen Humphreys’ Followed By The Lark before the powerhouse Shon Faye joins for a rollicking take on Germaine Greer’s The Female Eunuch.

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Shon Faye
Advice columnist for vogue.com and author of 'The Transgender Issue' and 'Love in Exile'
Vogue, Verso Books, FSG
Episode: A Natural Affinity: Shon Faye on Germaine Greer's The Female Eunuch
Emma Robinson
Activist and author passionate about beauty as a mechanism for change
Episode: Bring A Pen: Emma Robinson on Dianne Brill’s Boobs, Boys, and High Heels
Marlowe Granados
Author of Happy Hour, a novel highly praised by major publications
New Yorker
Episode: Just Open the Door and Go: Marlowe Granados on Margaret Drabble’s The Millstone
Matt Korvette
A writer, critic, lyricist, and performer, best known as a vocalist of Pissed Jeans
Pissed Jeans
Episode: A Stranger Comes to Town: Matt Korvette on Joan Samson’s The Auctioneer
Sarah Miller
A writer for prestigious publications including The New York Times and New Yorker
New York Times, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Paris Review
Episode: Sobbing on the Floor: Sarah Miller on Elizabeth Jane Howard's The Cazalet Chronicles
Sarah Thankam Mathews
Author of 'All This Could Be Different'
Episode: Dread and Fascination: Sarah Thankam Mathews on Tayeb Salih's Season of Migration to the North
Anna Fitzpatrick
Author and former culture journalist, currently works at a nonprofit in Toronto advocating for social housing and tenant rights.
Flying Books
Episode: Up Ladder Lane: Anna Fitzpatrick on David Grann's The Wager
Merve Emre
Shapiro-Silverberg Professor of Creative Writing and Criticism at Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Episode: Father Son Romance: Merve Emre on Erich Segal's Love Story
Daniel M. Lavery
Author of 'Something That May Shock and Discredit You' and co-founder of The Stopgap
The Stopgap
Episode: Do It With Your Teeth: Daniel M. Lavery on The Prisoner of Zenda

Hosts

Charlotte Shane
Co-host and writer, engaged in literary insights and critiques.
Jo Livingstone
Co-host and writer, known for discussions around literary topics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
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    Jomentum is real!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Actual Rapper Cam'Ron
    United Statesa year ago
  • 😍😍😍

    jo hive

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SafyHallanFarah
    United States2 years ago
  • I love to hear these friends talk

    Jo rules

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lola damsorrow
    United States2 years ago

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Many appreciate the blend of humor and critical discourse that accompanies literary themes.
Listeners enjoy the engaging discussions and dynamic interactions between the hosts.
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#146
Australia/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#50
Ireland/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#156
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Completely Unconsoled: Tony Tulathimutte on Alasdair Gray’s 1982, Janine
Q: So does it have a plot or is that not a relevant or helpful question?
The plot doesn't even come into the book until about 250 or some odd pages into it.
Completely Unconsoled: Tony Tulathimutte on Alasdair Gray’s 1982, Janine
Q: Were you 18 in 2007, Tony?
No, I was, how old was I? I was 24.
Steamrolled: Hanna Phifer on Raven Leilani’s Luster
Q: Is it kind of hopeful or is it?
Hanna expresses uncertainty in describing the book as happy or sad, mentioning it leaves a sense of something nearing sadness or repression for the characters.
Steamrolled: Hanna Phifer on Raven Leilani’s Luster
Q: What made you hang on to it?
Hanna emphasizes that it has been a long time since she read steadily, and she was able to rebuild her reading habits, which allowed her to revisit Luster.

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Exploring the intersection of literature and personal insights, this podcast showcases the dynamic conversations between hosts who share their thoughts on recent readings and welcome various guests to discuss significant literary works. Episodes revolve around themes such as feminism, cultural critique, identity, and contemporary social issues, as guests and hosts alike dissect various books, from classics to modern novels. Each episode is an engaging blend of literary analysis, personal anecdotes, and critical discourse, appealing to book lovers keen on understanding deeper themes within literature and their relevance in today's world.

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5. Sarah Miller
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