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Guilt List: The Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward & The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson | bookfare
2w ago00:50:27Tap to summarizeKatherine and Ashley read two books from their guilt lists, discuss what makes a truly great memoir, and go down a minor rabbit hole into some of Ashley's greatest fears.This episode, Katherine and Ashley dig into Guilt List: The Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward & The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson.Also in the reading round-up: Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively (Katherine), Riders by Jilly Cooper (Katherine), Angel Down by Daniel Kraus (Katherine), Sex & Rage by Eve Babitz (Ashley).Book news: International Booker Winner has been announced: Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translated by Lin King. Yesteryear is being adapted by Anne Hathaway.Up next: Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ
Transcribe →London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe and Famesick by Lena Dunham |bookfare
May 800:59:07Tap to summarizeWe discuss the new Patrick Radden Keefe book, why people hated Lena Dunham so violently, and Katherine's teenage obsession with New England old money.This episode, Katherine and Ashley dig into London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe and Famesick by Lena Dunham. Katherine rates it 5/5; Ashley gives it 5/5. No one writes narrative non-fiction like Patrick Radden Keefe!Also in the reading round-up: Transcription by Ben Lerner (Katherine), Small Comforts by Ia Genberg (Katherine), Famesick by Lena Dunham (Katherine), Upward Bound by Wood Brown (Katherine), This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin (Ashley), Famesick by Lena Dunham (Ashley), Sex & Rage by Eve Babitz (Ashley). Book news: The Women's Prize for Fiction Short List and The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and Nonfiction have been announced..Up Next: Guilt List Pick: The Men We Reaped and The Argonauts
Transcribe →Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist: Paradiso 17 & The Others
Apr 1700:50:28Tap to summarizeWe discuss two books off the Women's Fiction Longlist and make our shortlist predictions!This episode, Katherine and Ashley dig into Women's Fiction Longlist: Paradiso 17 & The Others. Katherine and Ashley read two books off the Women's Fiction Prize Longlist and pitched the books to each other.Also in the reading round-up: Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly (Katherine), The Others by Sheena Kalayil (Katherine), Small Comfort by Ia Genberg (Katherine), Transcription by Ben Lerner (Katherine), Wedding People by Alison Espach (Ashley), Paradiso 17 by Hannah Lillith Assadi (Ashley), This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin (Ashley). Katherine's pick: Kat is not pushing for Kingfisher on the shortlist. Wedding People was a huge skip for Ashley (but did spark some existential thoughts for her as a reader)Book news: The Correspondent is being adapted ; Frieda McFadden reveals true identity.Next Time: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe
Transcribe →Book Review: Brawler by Lauren Groff
Apr 301:06:30Tap to summarizeKatherine and Ashley discuss Lauren Groff's latest short story collection: Brawler. Katherine reads: Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Dominion by Addie Citchens Ashley reads: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion
Transcribe →Book Review: Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez
Mar 2001:34:08Tap to summarizeKatherine and Ashley are joined by special guest Sophie to discuss the horror/thriller, Our Share of Night. Katherine Reads: The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez Ashley Reads: Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez Sophie Reads: The Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enriquez Água Viva by Clarice Lispector Jorge Luis Borges Julio Cortázar
Transcribe →Guilt List Review: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee & The Years by Annie Ernaux
Mar 600:53:33Tap to summarizeKatherine and Ashley announce their mini series: Guilt List Reads. Kat reads: The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan KarunatilakaThe House by the Lake by Riley Sager Ash reads: Everything I Never Told You by Celest Ng
Transcribe →Adaptation Review: Wuthering Heights
Feb 2001:23:57Tap to summarizeKatherine, Ashley, and special guest, Emily discuss the film adaptation of Wuthering Heights (film discussion begins at 42:22)Katherine Reads: Clear by Carys Davies Vladimir by Julia May JonasZorrie by Laird HuntThe Eye in the Door by Pat BarkerAshley Reads: Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer’s Legendary Editorship by Dana WilliamsBright Young Women by Jessica KnollSpeedboat by Renata AlderEverything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Emily Wilson’s translation of The OdysseyVineland by Thomas Pynchon
Transcribe →Book Review: Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq
Feb 900:46:38Tap to summarizeKatherine and Ashley discuss the International Booker Prize Winner, Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq Ashley Reads: Orbital by Samantha Harvey Speedboat by Renata Alder Katherine Reads: Generations by Lucille CliftonThe Idiot by Elif BatumanClear by Carys Davies
Transcribe →Book Review: Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Jan 2300:42:47Tap to summarizeKatherine and Ashley discuss Braithwaite's new novel, Cursed Daughters. Kat Reads: The Director by Daniel Kehlmann The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Generations by Lucille Clifton Ash Reads: Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt City of Thieves by David Benioff
Transcribe →Best Books of 2025
Jan 900:48:01Tap to summarizeKatherine and Ashley discuss their favorite books from 2025. Katherine Current Reads: O Caledonia by Elspeth Barker The Director by Daniel Kehlmann The Rest of Our Lives by Benjamin Markovits Ashley Current Reads: Happy Hour by Marlow Granados The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt Kat's Top Five: Foster by Claire Keegan A Heart That Works by Rob Delaney The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller O Caledonia by Elspeth Barker Heart the Lover by Lily King Ash's Top Five Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott I Am I Am I Am by Maggie O'Farrell Jillian by Halle Butler The True True Story of Raja The Gullible by Rabih Alameddine Heart the Lover by Lily King
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