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Across the Pond: Ep. 59 - Jenny Erpenbeck, "Kairos"

A tribute to the late author Martin Amis; Jenny Erpenbeck joins Sam and Lori for a fascinating discussion of her new novel, Kairos, which explores the public and private sense of loss and precarity for two lovers in East Berlin in the years surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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A tribute to the late author Martin Amis; Jenny Erpenbeck joins Sam and Lori for a fascinating discussion of her new novel, Kairos, which explores the public and private sense of loss and precarity for two lovers in East Berlin in the years surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Kairos

By Jenny Erpenbeck, Michael Hofmann

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ISBN: 9780811229340
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Published: New Directions - June 6th, 2023

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Across the Pond: Ep. 58 - Brad Fox, "The Bathysphere Book"

Sam and Lori read Henry James' short story, "The Figure in the Carpet," which even Sam admits is pretty good; and we talk to writer Brad Fox about his fascinating look at early deep sea exploration, The Bathysphere Book: Effects of the Luminous Ocean Depths.

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Sam and Lori read Henry James' short story, "The Figure in the Carpet," which even Sam admits is pretty good; and we talk to writer Brad Fox about his fascinating look at early deep sea exploration, The Bathysphere Book: Effects of the Luminous Ocean Depths.

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The Bathysphere Book: Effects of the Luminous Ocean Depths

By Brad Fox

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$29.00
ISBN: 9781662601903
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Published: Astra House - May 16th, 2023

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Published: Astra House - May 16th, 2023

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Across the Pond: Ep. 57 - Toby Litt, "A Writer's Diary"

Sam brings back news from the London Book Fair, and we talk to author Toby Litt about his latest novel, A Writer's Diary, published by Galley Beggar Press!

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Sam brings back news from the London Book Fair, and we talk to author Toby Litt about his latest novel, A Writer's Diary, published by Galley Beggar Press!

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Across the Pond: Ep. 56 - Martin Riker, "The Guest Lecture"

In this special episode with writer and publisher Martin Riker, we talk about running a small publishing house, influential books, Dorothy, a publishing project's upcoming titles, and Martin's recent, critically acclaimed novel, The Guest Lecture.

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In this special episode with writer and publisher Martin Riker, we talk about running a small publishing house, influential books, Dorothy, a publishing project's upcoming titles, and Martin's recent, critically acclaimed novel, The Guest Lecture.

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The Guest Lecture

By Martin Riker

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ISBN: 9780802160416
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Published: Grove Press, Black Cat - January 24th, 2023

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Across the Pond: Ep. 55 - Catherine Lacey, "Biography of X"

Book-Tok's authenticity problem, and we talk to author Catherine Lacey about her latest, breathtakingly incisive novel, Biography of X.

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Book-Tok's authenticity problem, and we talk to author Catherine Lacey about her latest, breathtakingly incisive novel, Biography of X.

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Biography of X: A Novel

By Catherine Lacey

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ISBN: 9780374606176
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux - March 21st, 2023

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Across the Pond: Ep. 54 - Todd McEwen, "Cary Grant's Suit"

We rave about some pretty cool literary prizes and talk to writer Todd McEwen on his funny and warm memoir, Cary Grant's Suit: Nine Movies that Made Me the Wreck I am Today.

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We rave about some pretty cool literary prizes and talk to writer Todd McEwen on his funny and warm memoir, Cary Grant's Suit: Nine Movies that Made Me the Wreck I am Today.

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Cary Grant’s Suit: Nine Movies That Made Me the Wreck I Am Today

By Todd McEwen

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ISBN: 9781912559404
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Published: Notting Hill Editions - March 7th, 2023

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Across the Pond: Ep. 53 - Donal Ryan, "The Queen of Dirt Island"

Should we edit Roald Dahl and other children's classics? Plus our not-to-be-missed conversation with Donal Ryan on his latest novel, The Queen of Dirt Island, which features four generations of fierce Irish women.

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Should we edit Roald Dahl and other children's classics? Plus our not-to-be-missed conversation with Donal Ryan on his latest novel, The Queen of Dirt Island, which features four generations of fierce Irish women.

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The Queen of Dirt Island: A Novel

By Donal Ryan

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ISBN: 9780593652930
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Published: Viking - February 28th, 2023

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Across the Pond: Ep. 52 - Stephen May, "Sell Us the Rope"

Readers share their pet peeves about contemporary fiction, and we talk to author Stephen May about his recent novel, Sell Us the Rope, a portrait of Stalin as a young man during his visit to London.

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Readers share their pet peeves about contemporary fiction, and we talk to author Stephen May about his recent novel, Sell Us the Rope, a portrait of Stalin as a young man during his visit to London.

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Sell Us the Rope

By Stephen May

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Published: Bloomsbury Publishing - March 7th, 2023

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Across the Pond: Ep. 51 - Paul Harding, "This Other Eden"

The Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses in the US & Canada announces its 2022 longlisted titles; are we facing the end of "book twitter?" and Pulitzer Prize winning author Paul Harding joins us to talk about his stunning new novel, This Other Eden.

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The Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses in the US & Canada announces its 2022 longlisted titles; are we facing the end of "book twitter?" and Pulitzer Prize winning author Paul Harding joins us to talk about his stunning new novel, This Other Eden.

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This Other Eden: A Novel

By Paul Harding

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Published: W. W. Norton & Company - January 24th, 2023

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Published: W. W. Norton & Company - January 24th, 2023

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Across the Pond: Ep. 50 - Maddie Mortimer, "Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies"

Across the Pond celebrates its 50th episode, and we talk to Maddie Mortimer about her polyphonic, visually imaginative novel, Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies, winner of the 2022 Desmond Elliott Prize.

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Across the Pond celebrates its 50th episode, and we talk to Maddie Mortimer about her polyphonic, visually imaginative novel, Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies, winner of the 2022 Desmond Elliott Prize.

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Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies

By Maddie Mortimer

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$18.99
ISBN: 9781982181772
Availability: NOT IN STOCK - Usually arrives in 7 - 14 business days
Published: Scribner - June 28th, 2022

Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies By Maddie Mortimer Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781982181772
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Published: Scribner - June 28th, 2022

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