On episode 163, I speak with Brian Platzer author of The Optimists. We discuss many things including who influenced the creation of his protagonist and whether or not optimism can be taught.

This episode is sponsored by Fangs of Fate by Rebecca Parcha. Click here to listen to the audiobook.

Sheila Yasmin Marikar , author of Incidentals recommends With Friends Like You by Amy Chozick.

Rebecca Lehmann, author of The Beheading Game recommends The Unveiling by Quan Barry

Click here to enter the The Beheading Game book giveaway, which closes on April 30th.

Book Recommendations:

Hard Feelings – Daniel Smith

The Lamb – Lucy Rose

Maud Martha – Gwendolyn Brooks (a novella) add to list to give to mom

The Patientce Stone – Atiq Rahimi

Never Let Me Go – Ishiguro

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The International Booker Prize Shortlist:

The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran - Shida Bazyar

She Who Remains - Rene Karabash

The Director - Daniel Kehlmann

On Earth As It Ss Beneath - Ana Paula Maia

The Witch - Marie NDiaye

Taiwan Travelogue - Shuang-zi Yang

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