Dec 23, 2020
Today we read from WINTERING by Katherine May. We hear
a series of short excerpts in which the narrator, Katherine May,
and a friend swim swim in the winter ocean on the southeastern
shore of England.
In a book that meditates on and gallops around the ideas of
retreat, this scene splashes jubilantly, even crazily,...
Dec 16, 2020
Why settle for one icon when you could have two?
Today we read pieces from SONGTELLER by Dolly Parton & A PROMISED
LAND by Barack Obama. Parton’s lyrics and Obama’s telling of the
healthcare battle are like two strangers next to each other on a
bus ride, having a great conversation.
They talk about dignity....
Dec 9, 2020
Our next mini episode features Julia Phillips, author of Disappearing Earth (and other amazing novels). Be sure to listen to the full episode on DISAPPEARING EARTH before diving in to today’s show.
Today Julia and I chat about what makes her happy, what great writing feels like in the body), what has helped to...
Dec 2, 2020
Complex, beautiful, powerful characters are the heart of DISAPPEARING EARTH by Julia Phillips. In this episode, we get to walk alongside one deliciously guarded and broken heart. Oh! We meet Oksana. Never has ice been made so warm without melting. Settle in, get comfortable, and join us as we search for what Oksana...