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2026-02-1300 min
The Nation PodcastsReading Writers Is BACK, with Rumaan Alam | Reading WritersReading Writers is BACK, and in partnership with Bookforum Magazine!In this first episode of Season 3, hosts Jo and Charlotte delve into the (separate) letter collections of Vincent Van Gogh and D.H. Lawrence before they’re joined by superstar novelist Rumaan Alam to reflect on magazine eras of yore via Tina Brown’s The Vanity Fair Diaries. Also mentioned: Cat Marnell’s How To Murder Your Life, Jean Godfrey June’s Free Gift With Purchase, Michael M. Grynbaum’s Empire of the Elite, Stet by Diana Athill, the diaries of Helen Garner, and the diaries of Andy Warho...
2025-11-081h 02
Sydney Writers' FestivalRumaan Alam's American DreamRumaan Alam’s Entitlement probes complex racial and social dynamics much like his New York Times bestselling Leave the World Behind, which was adapted into a Netflix film starring Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali. In his new novel, Rumaan introduces themes of wealth and philanthropic aspirations when an ageing white billionaire hires an ambitious young African American woman to help him dispose of his money – through worthy causes, of course. Join Rumaan in conversation with Sisonke Msimang as they examine the promise (or the lie) of the American Dream in the 21st century. This...
2025-09-2551 min
The Book ShowKaliane Bradley, Rumaan Alam, success and 'sexy dead guys'Kaliane Bradley shares the serious side to her obsession with muttonchops and time travel, with her book The Ministry of Time, and Rumaan Alam reflects on the success of his novels, Entitlement and Leave the World Behind which was adapted to the screen starring Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke.British Cambodian author Kaliane Bradley shares the inspiration behind her hit 2024 debut The Ministry of Time. It's a time travel novel that began during lockdown when Kaliane became obsessed with the failed 19th century Franklin Arctic Expedition and one of the officers on board who sported seductive muttonchops...
2025-05-1853 min
Book Squad GoalsBSG #104: All Natalies Grow Up Eventually / Entitlement by Rumaan AlamJoin us in the depths of the NYC subway system for an accidental hatepisode! We didn’t love Entitlement by Rumaan Alam, but we had a good time talking about billionaires, flat characters, lying to get a cool apartment, and of course, the guy on the subway poking people with a hypodermic needle. Join us on April 1st for an intentional hatepisode about Scythe and Sparrow by Brynne Weaver! Then read along for our next regular Bookpisode on The Bog Wife by Kay Chronister on April 15th!TOC:30 – Welcome to the madness9:30 – Book Intro12:23 – Why is this s...
2025-03-181h 10
Running to the NoiseMeeting the World As It Is with Rumaan AlamLong before his novel Leave the World Behind became a blockbuster, Obama-produced Netflix thriller, Rumaan Alam '99 was a creative writing major at Oberlin College, learning the craft of storytelling in rigorous workshops. His time at Oberlin shaped his approach to fiction—one that explores race, power, and the unseen forces shaping our lives.In this episode, Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar speaks with the acclaimed author about his path from student journalist to National Book Award finalist, how wealth and privilege shape identity, and why he believes writing is an act of discipline, not inspiration. From...
2025-02-2741 min
Bookends with Mattea RoachRumaan Alam: How would you spend a billion dollars?Rumaan Alam’s latest novel, Entitlement, is about a young woman hired to help an aging billionaire give away his fortune — and it asks a lot of questions about the cash-driven world we live in. Rumaan joins Mattea Roach to talk about wealth, morality and how much money a billion dollars really is.
2025-01-1935 min
7amRead This: Rumaan Alam on Class, Desire, and DreadRumaan Alam is a best-selling author who made a splash in 2020 with his critically acclaimed novel Leave the World Behind. In this episode, from Schwartz Media’s podcast Read This, Rumaan joins Michael for a conversation about his latest novel, Entitlement, and they discuss class, desire, and the influence of Sylvia Plath.Reading list:Rich and Pretty, Rumaan Alam, 2016 That Kind of Mother, Rumaan Alam, 2018Leave the World Behind, Rumaan Alam, 2020Entitlement, Rumaan Alam, 2024You can find these books and all the...
2024-12-3027 min
Library TalksMaira Kalman with Rumaan Alam: Still Life with RemorseBeloved artist and author Maira Kalman sits down with author Rumaan Alam to discuss her new collection of illustrations, Still Life with Remorse, her most autobiographical and intimate work to date.
2024-11-2652 min
The Libreria PodcastEntitlement – Rumaan Alam and Lloyd Sowerbutts, in conversation.In this episode we are listening to Rumaan Alam and Lloyd Sowerbutts discuss Rumaan’s recent novel Entitlement, which was recorded in October 2024, at Bloomsbury Publishing’s Headquarters in Central London.The discussion touches on money, the role of the state, the value attributed to commodities, canonical authors, and being outwitted by the intentions of a novel.Rumaan Alam is the author of four novels: Leave the World Behind, That Kind of Mother, Rich and Pretty, and Entitlement. He also hosts two podcasts for Slate. Leave the World Behind was acclaimed by book...
2024-11-1144 min
Behind The SpineS10E4 Entitlement: Rumaan Alam on how money defines and controls us“It felt so powerful a moment of realisation to me, that the sum of who I am may be, in some significant way, measured in dollars.” ~Rumaan Alam
Money controls us all, whether we have a lot of it, or not enough. And exposure to money can force people to do questionable things - and even stray from their morals and beliefs.
Rumaan Alam is the New York Times bestselling author of Leave the World Behind, which was adapted for the screen by Netflix. His new book ‘Entitlement’ follows protagonist Brooke, a middle-class woman who finds he...
2024-10-2339 min
Beyond the Basics with Basic BSeptember Reading RecapSo sorry this recap is coming so late in the month but life just got in the way. I managed to read 14 books in the month of September so let’s get to it.Remember you can listen to this episode at your preferred listening speed.Let me know if we read any of the same books or if any of the 14 appeal to you.Thanks for listening, friends!Books mentioned:Entitlement By Rumaan AlamLeave the World Behind Rumaan AlamBlue Sisters by Coco Me...
2024-10-1816 min
Book Off!Rumaan Alam and Tessa HadleyTwo brilliant authors and humans, Rumaan Alam and Tessa Hadley, go head to head in a war of the words. They talk about the joy of writing about clothes, how money can drive you mad and how some cities are easier to fictionalise than others. As well as discussing their new novels, their writing styles and processes and the difference between writing short stories, novels and novellas, they also give us some great book recommendations. Entitlement by Rumaan Alam is a novel about an ambitious young Black woman, plotting her...
2024-10-1751 min
Medium Lady ReadsEpisode 29: Somewhere Beyond the Sea-quelHello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 29, “Somewhere Beyond the Sea-quel.”October is here, as is the beautiful Autumn weather which is perfect for curling up with a great book. Erin and Jillian have 5 new books to share with you to start your autumn reading.In this Episode:The ladies check-in to see how their reading has been going. Time to drop into the meat of the episode! Jillian and Erin each share their thoughts and opinions on 2 books, and 1 joint book, this week. Mentioned in this episode: Fourth...
2024-10-1546 min
Books with BetsyEpisode 22 - A Little Bit of Everything with Leah @DishingonBooksOn this episode, Leah, @Dishingonbooks on Instagram, and I discuss our shared love of intense reads, how to find more books that open up the world, and her love for the Women’s Prize. We also give a lot of recommendations for books that are not for everyone but hit both of us in just the right spot.
Books mentioned in this episode:
What Betsy’s reading:
I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, and Hope in a...
2024-10-071h 02
LA Review of BooksRumaan Alam's "Entitlement"In this special episode of the LARB Radio Hour and LARB Book Club, Medaya Ocher talks with Rumaan Alam about his new novel, Entitlement. We begin with the story of Brooke, a product of the upper middle class, who works for an aging billionaire looking for places to give away his fortune. Brooke comes to recognize all that she could do with a vast fortune of her own. Taut, unsettling, and alive to the seductive distortions of money, Entitlement is a riveting tale for our new gilded age, a story that confidently considers questions about need and worth, race and...
2024-10-0456 min
LARB Radio HourRumaan Alam's "Entitlement" In this special episode of the LARB Radio Hour and LARB Book Club, Medaya Ocher talks with Rumaan Alam about his new novel, Entitlement. We begin with the story of Brooke, a product of the upper middle class, who works for an aging billionaire looking for places to give away his fortune. Brooke comes to recognize all that she could do with a vast fortune of her own. Taut, unsettling, and alive to the seductive distortions of money, Entitlement is a riveting tale for our new gilded age, a story that confidently considers questions about need and worth, race an...
2024-10-0456 min
Poured OverRumaan Alam on ENTITLEMENT and Danzy Senna on COLORED TELEVISION Rumaan Alam, author of Entitlement, and Danzy Senna, author of Colored Television, join us live at The Grove to talk about liminal spaces, writing impeccable dialogue, the similarities and differences in their characters and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): Entitlement by Rumaan Alam Colored Television by Danzy Senna
2024-10-0351 min
Behind the Mic With Kirkus ReviewsENTITLEMENT by Rumaan Alam, read by Nicole LewisRumaan Alam’s new novel tells the story of a mega-rich octogenarian and a 33-year-old Black woman. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss how narrator Nicole Lewis does an excellent job voicing the story with subtle gradations of tone and tempo. The plot involves Vassar-educated Brooke Orr; Lewis gets her sound and style. Orr goes to work for wealthy philanthropist Asher Jaffee to help him give away his billions, and the story explores wealth and aspiration, race, and power. This often dark story stays with the listener. Read our review of the a...
2024-09-3005 min
Weird EraEpisode 92: Weird Era feat. Rumaan AlamAbout Rumaan Alam:
Rumaan Alam is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Leave the World Behind, which was a finalist for the National Book Award and adapted into a major motion picture, as well as two other novels. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, and elsewhere. He lives in Brooklyn.
About Entitlement:
A novel of money and morality from the New York Times bestselling author of Leave the World Behind
Brooke wants. She isn’t in need, but there are th...
2024-09-2740 min
Read ThisRumaan Alam on Class, Desire, and DreadRumaan Alam is the author of four novels. He broke out in 2020 with his New York Times best-selling novel Leave the World Behind. This week Michael sits down with Rumaan for a conversation about his latest novel, Entitlement, and they discuss class, desire, and the influence of Sylvia Plath.Reading list:Rich and Pretty, Rumaan Alam, 2016 That Kind of Mother, Rumaan Alam, 2018Leave the World Behind, Rumaan Alam, 2020Entitlement, Rumaan Alam, 2024Intermezzo, Sally Rooney, 2024You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. Socials: Stay in touch with Re...
2024-09-2529 min
Gays ReadingRumaan Alam (Entitlement) feat. Lea DeLaria, Guest Gay ReaderHost Jason Blitman talks to Rumaan Alam (Entitlement) about the intricate themes of his novel, focusing on class, money, and societal values. They also delve into the significance of the book's title and how it reflects broader societal issues. Featured in this episode is Guest Gay Reader, Lea DeLaria, who discusses her work in theater, her desire to play iconic Shakespearean clowns, and her passion for classic literature. Learn more about Lea DeLaria's BRUNCH IS GAY at 54 Below here. Rumaan Alam is the author of the New Y...
2024-09-241h 07
Fully Booked by Kirkus ReviewsRumaan AlamRumaan Alam discusses Entitlement (Riverhead, Sept. 17), the scintillating follow-up to his National Book Award-nominated novel Leave the World Behind (2020). “A billionaire philanthropist’s ambitious young protégé wants her slice of the pie,” Kirkus writes in a starred review. “[Entitlement] cements Alam’s status as a talented truth-teller willing to tackle tough issues with grace, generosity, and sensitivity.” Then Kirkus’ editors share their top picks in books for the week.
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2024-09-2451 minThe Book ShowRumaan Alam — why we don't talk about moneyBestselling author of Leave the World Behind, Rumaan Alam explores money obsession in his novel Entitlement, plus Jock Serong gets magical in Cherrywood and writer-doctor Jumaana Abdu's debut novel, Translations.American author, Rumaan Alam's bestselling last book, Leave the World Behind, was adapted to the screen starring Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke. His new book is Entitlement and while it explores themes of power, race and class it also begs us to ask ourselves "does money really buy happiness?" Set in New York, it's about a young, middle class black woman, who's hired to help an old...
2024-09-2354 min
The Parting Shot with H. Alan ScottRumaan Alam’s New Book ‘Entitlement’ Shows the Haunted Trappings of WealthBestselling author Rumaan Alam is happy to come out of hiding to promote his new novel Entitlement (September 17). “I spend all of my time here in this room hunched over this very computer, it's nice to have an opportunity to exist outside of that.” After the massive success of his last book, Leave the World Behind, Alam is once again focusing on class, but this time honing in on money. “We valorized the rich in this society, and by the same token, one must logically admit that we disregard the poor.” Entitlement follows Brooke as she navigates the sometimes-disturbing world of...
2024-09-1930 min
Based on a BookS1:E2 - Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam (2023 Film)In this episode of "Based on a Book," we dive into the gripping novel "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam and its Netflix film adaptation directed by Sam Esmail. Join us as we explore the themes, characters, and suspenseful storyline of this thought-provoking book. We discuss our reactions to the novel and the adaptation, including how well we think the story translated to the screen.Hosted by Lindsey with Co-Hosts Crystal and KeriContent Warnings: Death, racism, and body horror.Books & Adaptations Mentioned: Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam Netflix...
2024-09-191h 02
Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, PsychologicalEntitlement: A Novel by Rumaan AlamPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/760791 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Entitlement: A Novel Author: Rumaan Alam Narrator: Nicole Lewis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 49 minutes Release date: September 17, 2024 Genres: Psychological Publisher's Summary: NATIONAL BESTSELLER “Rumaan Alam is a rarity...Entitlement — a psychological thriller that subtly turns into a vicious exposé of affluent liberalism— also sneaks up on you, and wins you over.”—The New York Times 'A brilliant exploration of extreme wealth and how it bends the lives of those close to it... Alam keeps things crystal clear and speedway fast.' —The Boston Globe “Should come with an undertow war...
2024-09-1710 min
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaEntitlement: A Novel by Rumaan AlamPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/760791 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Entitlement: A Novel Author: Rumaan Alam Narrator: Nicole Lewis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 49 minutes Release date: September 17, 2024 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: NATIONAL BESTSELLER “Rumaan Alam is a rarity...Entitlement — a psychological thriller that subtly turns into a vicious exposé of affluent liberalism— also sneaks up on you, and wins you over.”—The New York Times 'A brilliant exploration of extreme wealth and how it bends the lives of those close to it... Alam keeps things crystal clear and speedway fast.' —The Boston Globe “Should come with an undertow war...
2024-09-1710 min
How To Academy PodcastNovelist Rumaan Alam - on Wealth, Power, and EntitlementBarrack and Michele Obama loved Rumaan Alam's apocalyptic third novel, Leave the World Behind, so much they helped turn it into a wildly successful Netflix movie. That novel anticipated and captured the feel of life in the COVID pandemic with uncanny accuracy, and Rumaan's new book is no less attuned to the way we live now.Entitlement is the story of Brooke, a young, ambitious Black New Yorker who finds herself in the employ of ageing billionaire-philanthropist Asher Jaffee - with unpredictable and profound consequences. Does money inevitably corrupt everyone who comes within its...
2024-09-1653 min
The BookshelfThe rich and entitled are back but so are Olive Kitteridge and Lucy BartonSex parties, corruption and dark dark deeds in not-quite-Nigeria, in Akwaeke Emezi’s Little Rot; aspiration, real estate and misguided philanthropists in New York, in Rumaan Alam’s Entitlement, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives, and all those untold stories, in Elizabeth Strout’s Tell Me Everything. GUESTSGretchen Shirm, critic and writer whose books include the short story collection Having Cried Wolf and the novels Where the Light Falls and The Crying Room.Stephen Long, Senior Fellow at the independent policy research organisation, The Australia Institute. Before that he was a senior reporte...
2024-09-1354 min
Little AtomsLittle Atoms 917 - Rumaan Alam's EntitlementRumaan Alam is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Leave the World Behind, which was a finalist for the National Book Award and adapted into a major motion picture, as well as two other novels. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker and elsewhere. On this episode of Little Atoms he talks to Neil Denny about his latest novel Entitlement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-1329 min
From the Front PorchEpisode 493 || September New Release RundownThis week on From the Front Porch, it’s another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the September releases they’re excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order!
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2024-09-0553 min
Beyond the Basics with Basic BSeptember Reading PredictionsWelcome new and old friends! I’m so glad you’ve decided to spend a little time with me today.This is short and sweet and full of lots of books on my radar. Feel free to speed up the audio to your liking.Let me know if you’re planning to read any of the same books or what you think you’re reading will look like for the month of September.Thanks for listening.xoxo Basic BBooks mentioned (affiliate links)Entitlement by Rumaan Alam Order no...
2024-08-2907 min
Ampersand: The Poets & Writers PodcastEntitlement by Rumaan AlamEntitlement by Rumaan Alam by Poets & Writers
2024-08-1407 min
The Booklover BanterStonking good reads of 2024 so far (and a couple of duds)The team get wildly excited about some crackingly good books they've just read and highlight the ones to get excited about over the next few months. In the nicest possible way (no name and shame) they also share a couple of duds.Books mentioned in this podcast:You are Here by David NichollsMoon Road by Sarah LeipcigerTable for Two by Amor TowlesYou Like it Darker by Stephen KingLong Island by Colm ToibinSkandar series by A F SteadmanCrookhaven...
2024-05-1442 min
ThresholdsRumaan AlamJordan talks with Rumaan Alam (Leave the World Behind) about money, freedom, his recent period of creative fecundity, and the enduring power of art.MENTIONED:The Golden Bowl by Henry JamesAppropriate by Branden Jacobs-JenkinsFamily Meal by Bryan WashingtonZero K by Don DeLilloAgnes MartinRumaan Alam is the author of three novels: Rich and Pretty, That Kind of Mother, and Leave the World Behind. Other writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, Bookforum, The New York Times, New York Magazine, and the New Republic. He studied...
2024-02-2344 min
CineXpressInterview: Sam Esmail and Rumaan Alam - Leave the World BehindInterview with director Sam Esmail and writer Rumaan Alam regarding their new movie Leave The World Behind.
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2023-12-2403 min
The Bakari Sellers PodcastRumaan Alam on Writing and Adapting ‘Leave the World Behind’Bakari Sellers is joined by writer Rumaan Alam to unpack his 2020 novel ‘Leave the World Behind’ (4:35), and the process of adapting it for the screen with director Sam Ismail (11:43).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Rumaan AlamProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-12-1426 min
Pop Fiction WomenLeave The World Behind Netflix adaptation of Rumaan Alam's novelIn today’s episode we’re examining the Netflix adaptation of Rumaan Alam’s novel, “Leave The World Behind.” Directed by Sam Esmail and starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali and Myha’La, Leave The World Behind is an apocalyptic thriller about a seemingly idyllic family vacation on Long Island that gets interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout. As the threat grows, both families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in a collapsing world. The movie had us questioning what our own reactions would be in similar circ...
2023-12-121h 33
Otherppl with Brad Listi885. Rumaan AlamRumaan Alam is the bestselling author of the novel Leave the World Behind, available in trade paperback from Ecco Books. In 2020, it was a finalist for the National Book Award, and it is now a major motion picture, directed by Sam Esmail and starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, and Mahershala Ali. Alam's other books include Rich and Pretty and That Kind of Mother. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine, The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, Bookforum, and the New Republic, where he is a contributing editor. He studied writing...
2023-12-101h 33
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2023-09-0200 min
doyanutang[Pdf] FREE download Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam [Pdf] FREE download Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam Read Online Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Leave the World Behind for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://suruhkuning.blogspot.com/50358031-leave-the-world-behind **Download Book Here ==> https://suruhkuning.blogspot.com/50358031-leave-the-world-behind Book Synopsis : A magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong. Amanda and Clay head...
2023-09-0100 min
The Greenlight Bookstore PodcastS3, Ep. 4: Alejandro Varela & Rumaan AlamGreenlight welcomed author Alejandro Varela to celebrate his debut novel, The Town of Babylon--named a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Literary Hub, Electric Literature, Buzzfeed, Lambda Literary, and more. Varela probes the intertwining of community and self and renders an intimate portrait of queer, racial, and class identity in this moving, politically engaged tale. Andrés, a gay, Latinx professor, returns to his suburban hometown to help his ailing father and ends up attending his 20 year high school reunion, which brings him back into contact with the many characters from his youth: his first love who is now married w...
2022-09-1556 minBehind the Mic With Kirkus ReviewsAudioFile favorites: LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND by Rumaan Alam, read by Marin IrelandThis week we’re reairing episodes featuring some of our favorite audiobooks we’ve covered on Behind the Mic. AudioFile’s Michele Cobb tells host Jo Reed about the National Book Award finalist performed by one of her favorite narrators. Marin Ireland narrates Rumaan Alam’s stunning audiobook that explores race, class, family, and global catastrophe. A married couple and their children head to Long Island for a family vacation. However, the owners of their rental house arrive unexpectedly after fleeing a blackout, and the two families—one white and middle class, the other Black and wealthy—cohabitate and try to figur...
2022-09-0506 min
Penguin AudioAudiolibro: "Dejar el mundo atrás" de Rumaan AlamEsta es una muestra de "Dejar el mundo atrás". La versión completa tiene una duración total de 8 h 28 min. Escúchala aquí: https://bit.ly/dejarelmundoatras-audiolibroNarrado por: Julieth RestrepoAmanda y Clay se dirigen a un rincón remoto de Long Island con la idea de tomarse un descanso de su ajetreada vida en Nueva York: un respiro de fin de semana en una casa de lujo en compañía de su hijo y su hija. Sin embargo, el hechizo se rompe de madrugada, cuando Ruth y G. H., una pareja...
2022-05-1204 min
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Psychological[Spanish] - Dejar el mundo atrás by Rumaan AlamPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/587574 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - Dejar el mundo atrás Author: Rumaan Alam Narrator: Julieth Restrepo Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 29 minutes Release date: May 12, 2022 Genres: Psychological Publisher's Summary: Escrita antes de la pandemia, Dejar el mundo atrás es una distopía magnética, vibrante y profética. «La novela quebuscarán las próximas generaciones cuando quieran saber cómo vivimos la pesadilla del 2020». The Guardian Amanda y Clay se dirigen a un rincón remoto de Long Island con la idea de tomarse un descanso de su ajetreada vida en Nue...
2022-05-1205 min
The Greenlight Bookstore PodcastEp. QS96: Bernardine Evaristo + Rumaan Alam (April 27, 2022)Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo (Girl, Woman, Other) graced our virtual stage from London for the U.S. launch of her new memoir Manifesto: On Never Giving Up. Manifesto offers readers an intimate and inspirational account of Evaristo’s life and career as she rebelled against the mainstream and fought bring her creative work into the world over 40+ years of centering the stories and histories of Black Britons. In conversation with bestselling author Rumaan Alam (Leave the World Behind), Evaristo discussed her theory of unstoppability, which helped her chart a path as a young actor and playwright in London, th...
2022-04-2856 min
Free Library PodcastRumaan Alam | Leave the World BehindIn conversation with Carmen Maria Machado
Rumaan Alam is the author of the New York Times instant bestseller Leave the World Behind, ''a genuine thriller, a brilliant distillation of our anxious age, and a work of high literary merit'' (The Washington Post) that follows two families who meet at an isolated vacation during a possible cataclysm. The book was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award and named to nearly two dozen ''best of the year'' lists, and a film adaptation starring Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali is in production. Alam's other novels include Rich and Pretty and That Kind of Mother, a...
2022-01-0557 min
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https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/410353981X
山本文緒 『プラナリア』
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4167708019
山本文緒 『ばにらさま』
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4163914269/
Kyokoが2021年に読んで印象に残った本
池井戸潤『下町ロケット』
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ぼくらの非モテ研究会『モテないけど生きてます』
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4787234765
スティーブン・キング『11/22/63』
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4167907216
Zakia Dalila Harris The Other Black Girl
https://www.amazon.co.jp/Other-Black-Girl-Novel/dp/1982160136
Rumaan Alam Leave the World Behind
https://www.amazon.co.jp/Leave-World-Behind-Rumaan-Alam/dp/0063029227
エンディングで話した本
鈴木忠平『嫌われた監督 落合博満は中日をどう変えたのか』
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坪内祐三『玉電松原物語』
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ロバート・フォーチュン『幕末日本探訪記』
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2022-01-0156 min
In Writing with Hattie CrisellRumaan Alam, novelistFor the last episode of the fourth series of In Writing, Rumaan Alam joins me remotely from his house in Brooklyn, New York. Rumaan is the author of Rich and Pretty, That Kind of Mother, and most recently Leave the World Behind – a literary thriller about a family holiday that takes a sinister twist. (Leave the World Behind is set to become a Netflix movie, with Julia Roberts and Mahershala Ali reportedly in lead roles.)
Rumaan talks to me about the lengthy preparation that allows him to write a first draft fast; how his omniscient third-person narrator helped him...
2021-12-101h 02
The Archive ProjectBook of Revelations: Rumaan Alam & Jonathan Lethem (Rebroadcast)In this episode, we feature a conversation between novelists Rumaan Alam and Jonathan Lethem from the 2020 Portland Book Festival.
There is a rich tradition of the apocalyptic novel. As Alam and Lethem touch on, the urgency in this tradition allows writers to explore what really matters to their characters, and asks what we will keep and what we will forget when push comes to shove. The scope of these works range from, as Lethem says, “wide screen” narratives of entire societies being transformed, to the more intimate stories of how individuals, relationships, and families are shaped by thes...
2021-10-2554 min
Pouring Over Pages“Leave the World Behind” by Rumaan Alam Paired with Louis JadotEpisode 5 comes just in time for spooky season (Alexa’s favorite season). On this episode, Alexa and Maritza highlight “Leave the World Behind” by Rumaan Alam while sipping on sponsor Louis Jadot’s Chablis and Beaujolais-Villages. Touching on issues of morality, race, class, social constructs, politics, and climate change, LTWB is not your average thriller.
2021-10-121h 01
The Book XChange PodcastEpisode 38: The BXC Review of ”Leave the World Behind” by Rumaan AlamFor the fifth time, the Book XChange podcast dedicates an entire episode to discuss a single book - in this case, one recommended to us by a BXC listener. 'Leave the World Behind' is a bestselling thriller written by Rumaan Alam - one that has been widely read and discussed, nominated for the National Book Award, and was also recently snapped up by NetFlix to be developed into a film. It's a novel that feels almost like a compendium of modern anxieties and fears, touching on issues such as racial relations, environmental concerns, geopolitical fears, parenting in a crisis...
2021-10-091h 30
A Mighty Blaze PodcastSeason 3, Episode 6: RUMAAN ALAM AND DAN CHAONWe're excited to welcome TWO distinguished writers for Episode 6: Rumaan Alam, whose latest novel is the much-heralded LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND, and Dan Chaon, author of the national bestseller ILL WILL and other books. Dan and Rumaan talked with host Jane Roper about all sorts of writerly struggles and victories on their journey through the publication process. Hosted by Trisha Blanchet.
2021-08-2246 min
Bang On#184: Coping, Bathing, Mike White
Myf and Zan are throwing a big bear hug around the Bang Fam with our best coping techniques in a rough time. Some choice words from Nick Cave have us high-fiving the prince of darkness, and a debrief with White Lotus writer/creator Mike White answers a lot of questions and begs a few more. Alex Lahey’s impassioned plea to the PM to keep our music industry alive hits hard, while the conversation around celebrities bathing habits opens an absolute can of worms. And we’re banging on about some incredible reads, shor...
2021-08-1937 min
Bang On#184: Coping, Bathing, Mike WhiteMyf and Zan are throwing a big bear hug around the Bang Fam with our best coping techniques in a rough time. Some choice words from Nick Cave have us high-fiving the prince of darkness, and a debrief with White Lotus writer/creator Mike White answers a lot of questions and begs a few more. Alex Lahey’s impassioned plea to the PM to keep our music industry alive hits hard, while the conversation around celebrities bathing habits opens an absolute can of worms. And we’re banging on about some incredible reads, shor...
2021-08-1936 min
Vox Quick HitsOur brains never log off the internet | Ask a Book CriticThis week, Constance recommends novels about how being Extremely Online™ messes with our brains. Plus, hear Constance in conversation with Rumaan Alam about his book Leave the World Behind from Vox’s Book Club Zoom event in June.Constance recommends:
Self Care by Leigh Stein
Fake Accounts by Lauren Oyler
No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
If you’re looking for a book recommendation, you can email constance.grady@vox.com – Be sure to use the subject line “Ask a Book Critic.” ...
2021-07-1211 min
All About Books“Leave the World Behind” by Rumaan AlamA family renting a home in remote Long Island are startled by the return of the owners fleeing a black out in New York City. The novel “Leave the World Behind” by Rumaan Alam keeps readers off balance while dealing with family, race and home.
2021-07-0707 min
The Greenlight Bookstore PodcastEpisode QS53: Hala Alyan + Rumaan Alam (June 10, 2021)Greenlight neighbor Rumaan Alam (Leave the World Behind) talks with returning favorite Hala Alyan about her new novel The Arsonist's City, a rich family story which is also a love letter to Beirut. The two writers discuss the challenges of writing in the pandemic and their own writing routines as well as the differences between writing prose and poetry, while exploring how the book portrays Arab women, cities, and sexuality in fresh ways. (Recorded March 9, 2021)
2021-06-1057 min
Burned By BooksRumaan Alam, "Leave the World Behind" (Ecco, 2021)An interview with Rumaan Alam, author of Leave the World Behind (2020), a finalist for the National Book Award. Rumaan and I discuss how all fiction must now be climate fiction, being a promiscuous reader, the fallacy of writing from “your roots”, why there is no autofiction of black women’s experience, and the genius of J.M. Coetzee.Books Recommended in this episode:Rumaan’s novels: Rich and Pretty, That Kind of Mother, Leave the World BehindRumaan Alam Recommends:
J.M. Coetzee, Disgrace
David Gates, Jurnigan
Anita Brookner, Visitors
Michelle Houellebecq, Elementary Partic...
2021-05-071h 21The Archive ProjectBook of Revelations: Rumaan Alam & Jonathan LethemIn this episode, we feature a conversation between novelists Rumaan Alam and Jonathan Lethem from the 2020 Portland Book Festival.
There is a rich tradition of the apocalyptic novel. As Alam and Lethem touch on, the urgency in this tradition allows writers to explore what really matters to their characters, and asks what we will keep and what we will forget when push comes to shove. The scope of these works range from, as Lethem says, “wide screen” narratives of entire societies being transformed, to the more intimate stories of how individuals, relationships, and families are shaped by thes...
2021-03-0854 min
MicroKaltman x Hall x AlamAlice Kaltman is the author of the short story collection Staggerwing and the novel Dawg Towne. Alle C. Hall is a writer who left her editorial positions at Vestal Review and jmww to focus on her novels. Rumaan Alam is the author of the novels Rich and Pretty, That Kind of Mother, and Leave theContinue reading "Kaltman x Hall x Alam" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-03-0414 min
For The Love OfEpisode #07 The Page | Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam with Shreya DesaiHi. Welcome to the 7th Episode. I’m your host Noel Woodward and this is For The Love Of.
For The Love Of The Page | Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam with Shreya Desai
Shreya is an architect who loves consuming good food and literature. She’s always been a book nerd but in the past couple of years couldn’t make or find the the kind of time for it.
This last year she’s been been reading a bit too much and sleeping too little.
Apart from that, Shreya h...
2021-02-2733 min
For The Love OfPreview: Episode #07 The Page | Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam with Shreya DesaiHi. Welcome to the 7th Episode. I’m your host Noel Woodward and this is For The Love Of.
For The Love Of The Page | Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam with Shreya Desai
Shreya is an architect who loves consuming good food and literature. She’s always been a book nerd but in the past couple of years couldn’t make or find the the kind of time for it.
This last year she’s been been reading a bit too much and sleeping too little.
Apart from that, Shreya h...
2021-02-2501 min
Happy To Be HereNerdette Book Club: Rumaan Alam’s ‘Leave The World Behind’Book critic Bethanne Patrick and Professor Lisa Page, director of creative writing at George Washington University, join us to discuss this month’s book club pick: Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam.
Alam’s third novel is a witty and unnerving take on the apocalypse genre that is already being turned into a Netflix film starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington.
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2021-02-2340 minHappy To Be HereNerdette Book Club: Rumaan Alam’s ‘Leave The World Behind’Book critic Bethanne Patrick and Professor Lisa Page, director of creative writing at George Washington University, join us to discuss this month’s book club pick: Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam.
Alam’s third novel is a witty and unnerving take on the apocalypse genre that is already being turned into a Netflix film starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington.
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2021-02-2340 min
Dating A BroadFor whom the wedding bell tollsIn this episode, we talk to long term nomads, writers and performers Jon and Viv who got engaged at the Edinburgh Fringe and had planned to have a super showboaty wedding during 2020, but ended up cancelling because, well, Covid. We also chat to nomad Miranda, who took the opposite approach and decided to seize the day and tie the knot during lockdown.
Here’s the video of Jon’s proposal to Viv: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuYjR6092YI
The nomad book club Viv mentions is linked to her podcast, Nomad and Spice, which is h...
2021-02-1752 minHappy To Be HereBook Club: Rumaan Alam On His Netflix-Bound Apocalypse Novel ‘Leave The World Behind’We talk with Rumaan Alam about his latest book ‘Leave The World Behind,’ which is already being turned into a Netflix film starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington.
Rumaan Alam’s novel is Nerdette's February book club pick. Listen to our chat with Alam, read his book and come back later this month for more.
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2021-02-0926 minHappy To Be HereBook Club: Rumaan Alam On His Netflix-Bound Apocalypse Novel ‘Leave The World Behind’We talk with Rumaan Alam about his latest book ‘Leave The World Behind,’ which is already being turned into a Netflix film starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington.
Rumaan Alam’s novel is Nerdette's February book club pick. Listen to our chat with Alam, read his book and come back later this month for more.
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2021-02-0926 min
I'm a Writer ButRumaan AlamThe Butheads talk to Rumaan Alam, author (LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND), critic, and father, about voice and cooking for children and POV and Willa Cather and Don DeLillo and Wigleaf and how writing short stories is cute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-01-261h 13
Booklicious PodcastLeave the World Behind : By - Rumaan Alam - Novel review and PodcastLeave the World Behind : By - Rumaan Alam
“Leave the World Behind” is a deeply unnerving, gorgeously written thriller."
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2021-01-1002 min
Booklicious PodcastLeave the World Behind : By - Rumaan Alam - Novel review and PodcastLeave the World Behind : By - Rumaan Alam
“Leave the World Behind” is a deeply unnerving, gorgeously written thriller."
Website : https://gobookmart.com/book-review
2021-01-1002 min
Booklicious PodcastLeave the World Behind : By – Rumaan Alam – Novel review and PodcastLeave the World Behind : By – Rumaan Alam “Leave the World Behind” is a deeply unnerving, gorgeously written thriller.” Website : https://gobookmart.com/book-review
2021-01-1000 min
BookableRumaan Alam: Leave the World BehindWant to get away from it all? Maybe rent a house somewhere remote, with no access to the internet, overlooking the woods and a swimming pool? But what if that heavenly vacation goes wrong -- really wrong -- in a way that has global consequences? In Rumaan Alam's Leave the World Behind that's exactly what happens, starting with an unexpected late-night knock on the door that leads to shifting of reality itself. About the AuthorRumaan Alam is the author of three novels: Rich and Pretty, That Kind of Mother, and Leave the Worl...
2020-12-2229 min
WorkingGeorge C. Wolfe on His New Film Ma Rainey’s Black BottomThis week, Rumaan Alam talks with George C. Wolfe. Wolfe is a playwright, film director, and two-time Tony winner. His latest project, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, takes place in a single day of 1927, when trailblazing blues singer Ma Rainey and her band gather at a recording studio in Chicago, and tensions begin to rise. The film is out now, playing in select theaters and streaming on Netflix. They talk about how Wolfe wanted to approach this project from the ground up, reimagining how the story would be told to fit its new form. He also explains how...
2020-12-2057 minWorkingGeorge C. Wolfe on His New Film Ma Rainey’s Black BottomThis week, Rumaan Alam talks with George C. Wolfe. Wolfe is a playwright, film director, and two-time Tony winner. His latest project, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, takes place in a single day of 1927, when trailblazing blues singer Ma Rainey and her band gather at a recording studio in Chicago, and tensions begin to rise. The film is out now, playing in select theaters and streaming on Netflix. They talk about how Wolfe wanted to approach this project from the ground up, reimagining how the story would be told to fit its new form. He also explains how...
2020-12-2059 min
The Currently Reading PodcastSeason 3, Episode 17: Strong Opinions About a Big Buzz Book + Award WinnersToday, Meredith and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments: a buddy read with a friend and getting back into a rhythm Current Reads: the most awkward transition ever, and lots of salt Deep Dive: how we feel about book awards and the books that win them Book Presses: a series press and a rural noir gem As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!
2020-11-2350 min
HomophiliaRumaan AlamWe're gutted to tell you that Matt's beloved dog Faye passed this week. Matt reflects on Faye's perfect contributions to the show over the years and shares how much he appreciates everyone's condolences. To help alleviate the grief, the brilliant Rumaan Alan is here (in a previously recorded session) to discuss remote learning with his kids, navigating working from home, Boston Adventure by Jean Stafford, Lot by Bryan Washington, Her Body and Other Parties: Stories [amazon.com] by Carmen Maria Machado [amazon.com], the Freedom app and other ways to stay off your phone, imposters running rampant, ballet Instagram, Rumaan’s nov...
2020-11-201h 01
The Weekly ReaderBooks with Big Buzz: Bryan Washington's 'Memorial' and Rumaan Alam's 'Leave the World Behind.'On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that manage to capture the current cultural zeitgeist: Memorial by Bryan Washington, and Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-11-1703 min
The Waterstones Podcast41. OBLIVION with Rumaan AlamSometimes novels come along that seem to show an uncanny prescience for the world we live in. And whilst no one could have quite predicted what 2020 has thrown at us, Rumaan Alam has managed to write a novel about a simple family holiday that touches on the pressing issues of today. Class, Race, Privilege and confusion at what's happening in the world; all of these will feel familiar, as will the sense of not knowing what to do about it. Luckily Rumaan is here to talk us through them and to share what really scares him.
Books mentioned...
2020-11-1129 min
Talking Scared12 - Rumaan Alam and the Apocalyptic Rorschach TestSend us a textThis week Rumaan Alam presents us with a wholly ambiguous end of the world. Rumaan’s new novel, Leave the World Behind has taken the publishing landscape by storm. Reviews are everywhere and critics are shouting its name from the rooftops, with good reason.Leave the World Behind is a strange, uneasy tale of the world going wrong. What begins as a family getaway to Long Island spirals into fear as strangers arrive, bringing news of a blackout in New York City. From there, things only get worse as the possibilities of...
2020-11-111h 04
The Maris ReviewEpisode 74: Rumaan AlamRumaan Alam is the author of Leave the World Behind, Rich and Pretty, and That Kind of Mother. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Elle, New York Magazine, The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Wall Street Journal, The Rumpus, Buzzfeed, and elsewhere. He studied at Oberlin College, and lives in Brooklyn, New York.Recommended Reading:Memorial by Bryan WashingtonHomeland Elegies by Ayad AkhtarThis Episode's Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by Amazon Publishing and the new short story collection Nothing Like I Im...
2020-10-2244 min
So Many Damn Books147: Rumaan Alam (LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND) & Lynn Steger Strong's WANTRumaan Alam zooms around into the online void paradox that is the Damn Library to talk about his new novel, Leave the World Behind. Grocery shopping, writing a glue trap, personal detail, hypertext, and careful language choices, all populate a very far-ranging conversation that veers from teeth to AirBnB foibles. Plus, Rumaan brought Want by Lynn Steger Strong along, and we talk about why it's like a ripe fruit, and that opens up even further avenues, like literary friendships and books as dreams.Get ready to hear a podcast about reading!contribute! https://patreon.com...
2020-10-131h 15WorkingRumaan Alam’s New Novel Started With a DaydreamThis week, host June Thomas talks to novelist, critic, and co-host of Working Rumaan Alam about his new novel Leave the World Behind, which has already garnered critical acclaim and a nomination for the National Book Award. In the interview, Rumaan talks about the origins of the novel, his writing process, and how he was able to craft memorable characters despite being, in his words, “face blind.”After the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler talk about the prophetic nature of Leave the World Behind and Rumaan’s approach to character development. In Slate Plus, Rumaan...
2020-10-1144 minWorkingRumaan Alam’s New Novel Started With a DaydreamThis week, host June Thomas talks to novelist, critic, and co-host of Working Rumaan Alam about his new novel Leave the World Behind, which has already garnered critical acclaim and a nomination for the National Book Award. In the interview, Rumaan talks about the origins of the novel, his writing process, and how he was able to craft memorable characters despite being, in his words, “face blind.”After the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler talk about the prophetic nature of Leave the World Behind and Rumaan’s approach to character development. In Slate Plus, Rumaan...
2020-10-1147 minThe Currently Reading PodcastA Preview Episode of All Things Murderful with MeredithThis is a PREVIEW of a special series just for the Patreon Supporters ("Bookish Friends") of the Currently Reading Podcast who love mysteries and thrillers. It's called "All Things Murderful with Meredith". Meredith had so much fun with this new thing that we wanted to share this first episode with everyone! Today, Meredith is drinking HEB's Texas Pecan coffee and you can get one of Meredith's "Scary Books are My Jam" mugs here! Books mentioned in this episode: Something procedural (and a series!) Raven Black by Ann Cleeves, first...
2020-10-0920 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaLeave the World Behind: A Novel by Rumaan AlamPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/415750 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Leave the World Behind: A Novel Author: Rumaan Alam Narrator: Marin Ireland Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 26 minutes Release date: October 6, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.8 of Total 92 Ratings of Narrator: 4.58 of Total 24 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Now a Netflix film starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans and Kevin Bacon. Written for the Screen and Directed by Sam Esmail. Executive Producers Barack and Michelle Obama, Tonia Davis, Daniel M. Stillman, Nick Krishnamurthy, Rumaan Alam A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick! Fi...
2020-10-0605 min
Books and the City"Is It About Books Anymore, Or Is It Just About Sanity?"Happy Monday, friends! Welcome back to another episode, where we start by rehashing some recent fun Patreon bonus content. Then, we're getting into a fun fishbowl question (submitted by Kerry the fish - thanks, Kerry!) all about our very first memories. Find out who buried their trauma and who remembers it vividly. Read on for buy links, and remember you can always join the fan club here: https://www.patreon.com/booksandthecitypod. Shop all the books we’ve discussed on this episode and past episodes at bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Visit our website at www.booksandthecitypod.com to make su...
2020-09-281h 10WorkingKimberly Drew on the Life-Enhancing Power of ArtThis week, host Rumaan Alam talks about the importance of museums with writer and art advocate, Kimberly Drew, whose Tumblr blog Black Contemporary Art set her apart as one of the most promising young voices in the visual art world. It also led to a job as social-media manager at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the interview, Kimberly discusses her new book, This Is What I Know About Art, and talks about the role art has played in peoples’ lives during the pandemic. After the interview, June and co-host Rumaan Alam talk about which museums they’re ex...
2020-09-0645 minWorkingKimberly Drew on the Life-Enhancing Power of ArtThis week, host Rumaan Alam talks about the importance of museums with writer and art advocate, Kimberly Drew, whose Tumblr blog Black Contemporary Art set her apart as one of the most promising young voices in the visual art world. It also led to a job as social-media manager at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the interview, Kimberly discusses her new book, This Is What I Know About Art, and talks about the role art has played in peoples’ lives during the pandemic. After the interview, June and co-host Rumaan Alam talk about which museums they’re ex...
2020-09-0640 min
Well-ReadWell-Read Episode #78 - Fall/Winter 2020 PreviewWe love bringing you previews of books we’re so excited about! Listen in for the books we’re looking forward to this fall and winter.
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Jennifer Weiner books
Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner (buy from Bookshop)
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles (buy from Bookshop)
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi (buy from Bookshop)
Ann’s picks:
Eat a Peach by David Chang (releases September 8) (buy from Bookshop)
– Momofuku Noodle Bar
– David Chang filmography
The Searcher by Tana French (releas...
2020-08-291h 06