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The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast

In each episode Trevor Berrett and Paul Wilson have a pleasant conversation about books and reading. Visit our blog at http://mookseandgripes.com/reviews. Follow us on Twitter @mookse and @bibliopaul. Email mookseandgripes@gmail.com. mookse.substack.com

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Episode 84: Our Most Anticipated Releases from the...

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2024/07/11

This week we look ahead to the second half of 2024 and each share the five forthcoming books we’re most excited about . . . along with a few honorable mentions, of course.Which upcoming books are you most looking forward to?Summer Book ClubThe book for the Mookse and the Gripes Summer Book Club 2024 is William Trevor’s The Story of Lucy Gault. You can start reading it whenever you want to! We have lined up a guest to join us to discuss the book in Episode 86, coming out on August 8. That’s really

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89:26

Episode 83: Shelf Control

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2024/06/27

This week’s episode is all about . . . books! To be specific, Trevor and Paul chat about their book shelves, diving into all kinds of fun topics. How many books do they own? Where do they keep them? How are they organized? Buying and culling habits? Even better, this episode features A LOT of great listener feedback as well. It’s the perfect chance to get nosey about your fellow bibliophiles!Summer Book ClubThe book for the Mookse and the Gripes Summer Book Club 2024 is William Trevor’s The Story of

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Episode 82: Bucket List Books, Part II

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2024/06/13

This week we turn back the clock and revisit our very first podcast topic: Bucket List Books! We check in on our progress over the last few years, discuss our philosophies and motivations, look ahead to our next bucket lists books, and share plenty of listener feedback. What books are on your bucket list—and why?Summer Book ClubThe book for the Mookse and the Gripes Summer Book Club 2024 is William Trevor’s The Story of Lucy Gault. You can start reading it whenever you want to! We have lined up a

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Episode 81: Audiobooks

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2024/05/30

Looking to fit even more books into your life? We think audiobooks are a great solution. This week we chat about reading in different formats and settings and hen and how we both read audiobooks. We also share some of our favorite audio experiences, books, and authors!Summer Book ClubThe book for the Mookse and the Gripes Summer Book Club 2024 has been chosen! It was pretty darn close!The episode discussing The Story of Lucy Gault will be Episode 86, coming out on August 8.ShownotesBooks* The

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85:40

Episode 80: Facing the Void

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2024/05/16

How do you fill the yawning chasm that arises after you finish a great book or a long group read? Is it a time of excitement and possibility, or a daunting and overwhelming trial? Fresh off of finishing several doorstops ourselves, we discuss how we approach what we want to read next.Summer Book ClubThe Mookse and the Gripes Summer Book Club 2024 is coming up fast! This year we are only choosing from William Trevor novels. After losing for the last two years, he will not lose again! But what will

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82:47

Episode 79: Rediscovered Gems

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2024/05/02

So many great books have been published only to go out of print, for whatever reason. But they still have things to say to contemporary readers. Thankfully, there are several publishers whose work focuses on bringing these books back to us grateful readers. In this episode, we are are joined by Jacqui, who blogs at JacquiWine’s Journal, to discuss some of our favorite publishers who help us all rediscover gems. What are some of your favorite publishers and the gems they helped you

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96:29

Episode 78: The Great American Novel

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2024/04/18

The idea of the Great American Novel is controversial, passé, hubristic, and . . . always fascinating to talk about. This week, inspired by a recent list of potential candidates for the Great American Novel published in The Atlantic, we dive in and talk about the concept, the history, the list, and our votes for other contenders. What book(s) would get your vote?ShownotesBooks* The MANIAC, by Benjamin Labatut* Lesser Ruins, by Mark Haber* Border: A Journey to the Edge of Europe, by Kapka Kassabova*

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102:13

Episode 77: Poetry

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2024/04/04

How do we love poetry? Let us count the ways. This week, we’re joined by Anthony Garrett to kick off National Poetry Month with a wonderful conversation about our favorite poems and poets, how and when we read poetry, and a discussion about how to approach this sometimes intimidating part of the literary landscape. Does poetry play a part in your reading life?We also announce the winners of our latest giveaway, so please join us!ShownotesBooks* Averno, by Louise Glück* The Obscene Bird of Night, by

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Episode 76: Author Completionism

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2024/03/21

This week we discuss the idea of being a completist in our reading. We discuss the authors whose works we’ve finished completely, as well as those we’re working on (or hoping to…). Do you savor your favorite authors’ works slowly or gobble them all down? Have you read the entire catalog of any authors?We also have a special giveaway, so please join us!Giveaway!This week we have four books to give away! And we want to choose four winners! Do any of these books call to you? Please enter to win one of

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83:27

Episode 75: Barbara Comyns

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2024/03/07

Although the books of Barbara Comyns have experienced a bit of a renaissance in recent years, she remains woefully under appreciated and read by far too few. This week, we’re joined by Comyns aficionado Nora to discuss this beguiling and fascinating author and to do our best to spread the word about her strange and wonderful books.ShownotesBooks* My Death, by Lisa Tuttle* The Savage Detectives, by Roberto Bolaño, translated by Natasha Wimmer* Splinters: Another Kind of Love Stores, by Leslie

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104:49

Episode 74: Canadian Literature

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2024/02/22

This week, we're joined by Jerry Faust for a fun conversation about Canadian literature. Incredibly diverse and far too often overlooked, Canada’s literary output is a goldmine of wonderful books and authors. What are your favorites?Republic of Consciousness Prize, United States and CanadaAs you’ve heard on the podcast, Paul is a judge of this year’s prize. The longlist has been announced, and the shortlist is on the way!Would you like to join Paul at a Zoom party celebrating the longlist, with

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102:37

Episode 73: Hidden Gems

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2024/02/08

This week, we're joined by Shawn the Book Maniac for a fun discovery about one of his specialties: finding books that are hidden gems. We share some tips for finding great books that are off the beaten path, discuss why it's important and fun, and share three books each that you may never have heard of before—quite a challenge! Hopefully we will add at least one to your bookstore scavenger hunt list!What are your favorite books that fly under the radar?Shownotes* The Savage Detectives, by Roberto

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Episode 72: Characters on Holiday

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2024/01/25

Books and holidays go together perfectly, and not just for those of us doing the reading. This week, we talk about our favorite stories where the characters are on vacation—a perfect recipe for exploring exotic settings, quenching vicarious wanderlust, romance, adventure, and plenty more!We also announce the winner our latest giveaway!Shownotes* Germinal, by Émile Zola, translated by Peter Collier* The Sin of Abbé Mouret, by Émile Zola, translated by Valerie Minogue* A Love Story, by Émile Zola,

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89:28

Episode 71: 2024 Reading Horizon

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2024/01/11

This week we set our sites on 2024! We share our reading plans, hopes, and dreams for the New Year and highlight some of the new releases we can’t wait to add to our shelves. What books are you most excited to read and buy this year?Giveaway!We wanted to kick off the New Year with a giveaway! Both of us have read this on and highly recommend it: January, by Sara Gallardo, translated from the Spanish by Frances Riddle and Maureen Shaugnessy! Archipelago Books recently released a lovely edition of

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Episode 70: Our Favorite Books We Read in 2023, Part II

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2023/12/28

For this final episode of 2023, we finish our annual two episode best of the year extravaganza! Here we count down our top five favorite reads of 2023—and again we are joined by a cast of listeners who share some of their top books and best reading experiences of the year! Happy New Year! We will see you in 2024!Shownotes* Roman Stories, by Jhumpa Lahiri, translated by Jhumpa Lahiri and Todd Portnowitz* Disruptions, by Steven Milhauser* The Last Devil to Die, by Richard Osman* Solenoid, by Mircea

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Episode 69: Our Favorite Books We Read in 2023, Part I

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2023/12/14

This week kicks off our annual two episode best of the year extravaganza! Trevor and Paul count down the first part of their ten favorite reads of 2023—and they’re joined by a cast of listeners who share some of their top books and best reading experiences of the year! We dare you to not add a book (or more!) to your 2024 TBR!Giveaway DetailsWe are excited to give away three Dalkey Archive books to a lucky listener with a U.S. address*.Please send us an email (or dm on Instagram or Twitter) telling

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90:25

Episode 68: The Dalkey Archive

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2023/11/30

This week’s publisher episode focuses on one of our very favorites: Dalkey Archive. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Dalkey specializes in “lesser-known and often avant-garde works.” Trevor and Paul each share a few of their favorite titles and announce an exciting Dalkey giveaway. Be sure to share your favorite for a chance to win!Giveaway DetailsWe are excited to give away three Dalkey Archive books to a lucky listener with a U.S. address*.Please send us an email (or dm on Instagram or Twitter)

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79:29

Episode 67: On a Bookish Holiday

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2023/11/16

For many of us, reading is like taking a holiday. But this week, we dive into true literary holidays as we discuss some of our favorite bookish destinations, as well as a few that are on our bucket lists. Where are your top literary destinations?ShownotesBooks* Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath, by Heather Clark* The Bridge of Beyond, by Simone Schwarz-Bart, translated by Barbara Bray* Shady Hollow, by Juneau Black* The Brothers Karamazov, by Fyodor Dostoevsky, translated by

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Episode 66: Reading Habits

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast ·

2023/11/02

Do you read in the morning or at night? Do you read while walking? With music? Do you read more than one book at a time?In this episode Trevor and Paul look at their reading habits to see what things they’ve come up with to feed the reading hound.We would love to know your reading habits as well! Please share with us!ShownotesBooks* Lojman, by Ebru Ojen, translated by Aron Aji and Selin Gökçesu* Roman Stories, by Jhumpa Lahiri, translated by the author and Todd Portnowitz* The Heaven and Earth

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Episode 65: Jon Fosse, with Damion Searls

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2023/10/19

Jon Fosse is the newest winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, and for this week’s episode we are joined by Fosse’s translator Damion Searls to discuss Fosse’s work and the art of translation.Substack Is Now Our HostWhen we released Episode 64: Victorian Literature, we experimented by releasing it through Substack rather than the host we had used since starting the show. We had transferred all of the files over and changed all the doo-dads and bee-bops (we hoped) to make it so that no one would

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