Some books dominate the literary conversation — but do they actually deserve it? In this episode we take on some of the biggest books of the last year with Sally Rooney's millennial angst, Rachel Kushner's cinematic storytelling, plus rising star Lottie Hazell. Do these authors and their latest books live up to their reputations, or are they just riding the wave of hype?
BOOK RECS:
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner
Piglet by Lottie Hazell
OTHER RECS:
Cat Power Sings Dylan: the 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert by Cat Power
The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Bob Dylan Concert by Bob Dylan
Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii
NPR's Doechii Tiny Desk Concert
Selling Sunset on Netflix
Happy Reading!
