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Life On Books Podcast

On the LOB Podcast we discuss books, primarily fiction, literature, but also feature interviews with authors, writers, publishers, editors, and educators. If you love fiction, literature or just books in general, you"re in the right place. We upload our podcast weekly on Fridays

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01:08:15

Cormac McCarthy and Separating Art from Artist

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2024/12/02

A recent Vanity Fair article pulled the curtain back on a long time relationship Cormac McCarthy had with a woman named Augusta Britt. Often heralded as one of the greatest American authors of all time, McCarthy is known for his southern gothic novels, which tackle themes of violence, free will, luck, and other dark and brooding subjects. While some may say it should be expected that someone able to create such serious art would be a troubled soul, for many it was a shock to hear that McCarthy's

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00:56:47

Our Biggest GREEN FLAGS in Books!

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2024/11/22

A few we episodes ago, we discussed the things in books (and the book community) that give us pause, and make us shy away from certain books.Today, we're going to be covering our GREEN FLAGS in books...the things that when we see it, we get excited about, or become inclined to pick up and read. As always, please share YOUR green flags down below! Join our Book Club: www.patreon.com/lifeonbooks Books mentioned in this episode The Invented Part by Rodrigo

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01:24:00

The Books that Radicalized Us

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2024/11/15

Books and politics go hand in hand, while there may be some apolitical reads out there, they are probably not the majority. So today we're talking about how the books we've read have shaped our world view, and oh what a crazy world it is. Books mentioned in this episode: Libra by Don DeLillo https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780140... The Pearl by John Steinbeck https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780140... Marshland by Otohiko Kaga https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781628... The Immortal Life of

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00:55:21

Is Lonesome Dove Overrated?

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2024/11/08

It's one of the most famous novels of all time, beloved by all different kinds of readers. Some describe it as "The Great American Novel" while others say it's the greatest western ever written, so on this episode of the Life on Books podcast, we tackle the topic of Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, and weigh on what we think of the book, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Join our Patreon and become part of our amazing community! patreon.com/LifeonBooks Lonesome Dove by Larry

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01:17:09

The Biggest RED FLAGS in Books & The Book Community

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2024/11/01

We all have our preferences when it comes to books, so today Andy and I are going over our biggest red flags in books, and what is usually a big turnoff for us when choosing what to read. We also take some time to discuss things we don't like about the book community in general. We would love to know what your biggest red flags are in a book, so make sure to let us know down below! Become part of our growing book community! patreon.com/LifeonBooks Books mentioned in this episode: Against the

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00:54:27

Are These the Best Books from Latin America?

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2024/10/25

Two years ago I decided that I hadn't read enough books from countries outside of the US, so I embarked on a journey of reading one book from every country. The journey has been slow as I am not solely focusing on this project. I've made some great progress in Europe and Asia, but Latin America has been a bit of a weak spot for me. Andy has read a few more books from the South American region, so today we are discussing some of the works we've read from these countries, what we think of

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01:03:59

Our Favorite LONG Books

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2024/10/18

We've talked about our favorite short books...we've talked about our favorite medium length books...now it's time to talk about our favorite LONG books. Today we're discussing great books that are 600+ pages. These aren't necessarily our all time favorite long books, as there is some overlap with the books that make our all time favorite books list in general, but these are long books that we really enjoyed, and highly recommend! Books mentioned in the episode: Lonesome dove Larry

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00:51:31

Books To Read Before We Die

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2024/10/11

We are in Q4 of 2024, and today we're talking about our "10 before the end", which are the 10 books (5 each), that we'd like to read before the end of the year. What are some books you'd like to read before the end of the year? Also, don't forget, our Patreon is now live and quickly growing! Come be a part of our awesome community where we talk books and have additional content for you to dive into! www.patreon.com/lifeonbooks Books mentioned in this episode Against the Day by Thomas

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01:47:14

What is Postmodern Literature and Should You Read It?

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2024/09/27

Few philosophical or artistic movements have been debated quite like postmodernism, yet despite the ongoing debate about what postmodernism really is, the phrase was probably one most weren't familiar with until public figures like Jordan Peterson warned everyone about the "postmodern neo-marxists!"Some people seem to think that postmodern writers like Kurt Vonnegut, Thomas Pynchon, and David Foster Wallace are brilliant writers and thinkers, while others have called their books

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01:10:13

The BEST Books to Read This FALL

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2024/09/06

Summer has fallen asleep and fall weather has already begun to creep in, so it's time to pull those hoodies out of the closet, and cozy up with some great books, and we've just got the books for you (kinda).Here are some of our top recommendations for books to read this fall! All the books mentioned in this episode: The taker and other stories Rubem Fonseca https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781934... The Dying Grass William T. Vollmann https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780143... Texas the

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01:26:35

These BOOKS Would Make TERRIBLE Movies

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2024/08/31

Today on the Life On Books Podcast we are answering all of YOUR bookish questions, from how to navigate a bookstore as a beginner, to how to build a daily reading habit, and so much more. Join the Life on Books mailing list to stay up to date on all of our latest book giveaways, projects, and more! https://linktw.in/BRYAnVh Want to read one book from every country? Check out our resource online: https://linktw.in/Zeolty Want to know my all time favorite books? Click the link

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01:34:18

Our Favorite Books Written by Women in Translation

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2024/08/23

August is women in translation month and all month long we have been celebrating, and why not do another listicle episode, this time talking about 5 of our favorite books in translation written by women, as well as 5 books written by women in translation that we're looking forward to reading.Here are the books discussed in this week's episode: The Dying Grass William T. Vollmann https://amzn.to/3T04VSN The Case of Cem Vera Mutafchieva https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9789533... To Hell

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01:17:34

William H. Gass and the Genius of Omensetter's Luck

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2024/08/16

Omensetter's Luck by William H. Gass is considered a pioneering work in postmodern American literature, but did you know that the novel almost never came to be because the original manuscript was stolen? In this episode, we discuss Omensetter's Luck by William H. Gass, and all of its quirks, oddities, and genius. Whether you're a William Gass fan or are only vaguely aware of Omensetter's Luck, I think you'll enjoy this podcast! Books mentioned in the podcast Omensetter's

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01:48:37

Saving the World of Literature w/Chad Post of Open...

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2024/08/09

Why read literature? Why read works in translation? Why read books written by women? Why continue to participate in a medium that might not have a future?That's what we tackle on today's episode of the Life on Books podcast, as we chat with Chad Post, the director of Open Letter Publishing, which is a project from the University of Rochester. Specializing in works in translation, Open Letter is one of the most important publishers in the US today. Chad himself has immense experience in

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01:49:25

How to Read The Best Books...For You

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2024/08/02

Millions of books are published each year, and with a back catalogue of nearly 130 million books since the printing press was invented in 1440, you have a lot of books to choose from...so how do we pick the right books to read?That's the topic of today's episode, where we break down how we select books to buy and read. Join the Life on Books mailing list to stay up to date on all of our latest book giveaways, projects, and more! https://linktw.in/BRYAnVh Want to read one book from

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00:59:58

The BEST (500 Page) Books

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2024/07/26

Of course, medium length is being used subjectively here, and perhaps it's because this length of book makes up most of the published books in the world, but still, it seems that people don't often discuss their favorites that are specifically between 300-500 pages.So on today's episode, that's exactly what we do! Here are all of the books in today's episode, but first, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter: https://linktw.in/BRYAnVh Solenoid Mircea

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01:31:04

THE BEST Books of the 21st Century...in our opinion!

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2024/07/19

The "Best Books of The 21st Century" list...left something to be desired.In this episode, Andy and I discuss which books would be in our top 10, as well as books from the 21st century we're most looking forward to reading. Which books would you put in your top 10 and why? Also, be sure to join our mailing list! https://linktw.in/BRYAnVh Books mentioned in this episode: Also, be sure to join our mailing list! https://linktw.in/BRYAnVh Books mentioned in this episode: Pachinko

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01:38:13

The BEST Short Books EVER Written!

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2024/07/12

These are, without a doubt, the best short books ever written!In our opinion. We all love the feeling of accomplishment when you finish a huge 1,000 tome, but honestly, sometimes you just want to rip through a book without feeling like it's dragging on forever! That's why there's short books and novellas! In this episode Andy and I break down our favorite short books and what we love about them. While many new authors today may be writing short novels because they take less time to

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01:17:53

The BEST Opening Lines in Books

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2024/06/28

There's probably few things more difficult for a writer than figuring out exactly how to start a book. Afterall, the first line of a novel is essentially a "hook." If you don't reel people in, they'll likely put it down and pick up something else instead. Think about some of the most famous opening lines, like Charles Dickens in a Tale of Two Cities: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times". Or Melville's Moby Dick: "Call me

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01:37:06

What Does "Well Read" Really Mean?

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2024/06/21

In this podcast we take a trip to Andy's new apartment, where we sit down to discuss what it means to be "well read", if you should intentionally try to "read diversely" and of course, we talk a lot about books. What does it mean to you to be "well read"? Are you there yet, or do you think it's a lifelong pursuit? Books discussed in this episode: Vulture Capitalism by Grace Blakeley https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781982180850 Musashi by Eiji

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