Book Review: Brawler by Lauren Groff

Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi, Translated by Lin King | Katherine and Ashley discuss International Booker... | bookfare

Katherine and Ashley discuss International Booker Prize Winner, Taiwan Travelogue, plus Transcription by Ben LernerThis episode, Katherine and Ashley dig into Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi, Translated by Lin King.Also in the reading round-up: Riders by Jilly Cooper (Katherine), Angel Down by Daniel Kraus (Katherine), Transcription by Ben Lerner (Ashley), Down Time by Andrew Martin (Ashley). Katherine's note: Katherine is obsessed with the Jilly Cooper Cinematic Universe. Book news: Hum by Helen Philips won the Climate Fiction Prize.Up Next: John of John by Douglas Stuart

Guilt List: The Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward & The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson | bookfare

Katherine and Ashley read two books from their guilt lists, discuss what makes a truly great memoir, and go down a minor rabbit hole into some of Ashley's greatest fears.This episode, Katherine and Ashley dig into Guilt List: The Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward & The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson.Also in the reading round-up: Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively (Katherine), Riders by Jilly Cooper (Katherine), Angel Down by Daniel Kraus (Katherine), Sex & Rage by Eve Babitz (Ashley).Book news: International Booker Winner has been announced: Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translated by Lin King. Yesteryear is being adapted by Anne Hathaway.Up next: Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ

London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe and Famesick by Lena Dunham |bookfare

We discuss the new Patrick Radden Keefe book, why people hated Lena Dunham so violently, and Katherine's teenage obsession with New England old money.This episode, Katherine and Ashley dig into London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe and Famesick by Lena Dunham. Katherine rates it 5/5; Ashley gives it 5/5. No one writes narrative non-fiction like Patrick Radden Keefe!Also in the reading round-up: Transcription by Ben Lerner (Katherine), Small Comforts by Ia Genberg (Katherine), Famesick by Lena Dunham (Katherine), Upward Bound by Wood Brown (Katherine), This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin (Ashley), Famesick by Lena Dunham (Ashley), Sex & Rage by Eve Babitz (Ashley). Book news: The Women's Prize for Fiction Short List and The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and Nonfiction have been announced..Up Next: Guilt List Pick: The Men We Reaped and The Argonauts

Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist: Paradiso 17 & The Others

We discuss two books off the Women's Fiction Longlist and make our shortlist predictions!This episode, Katherine and Ashley dig into Women's Fiction Longlist: Paradiso 17 & The Others. Katherine and Ashley read two books off the Women's Fiction Prize Longlist and pitched the books to each other.Also in the reading round-up: Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly (Katherine), The Others by Sheena Kalayil (Katherine), Small Comfort by Ia Genberg (Katherine), Transcription by Ben Lerner (Katherine), Wedding People by Alison Espach (Ashley), Paradiso 17 by Hannah Lillith Assadi (Ashley), This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin (Ashley). Katherine's pick: Kat is not pushing for Kingfisher on the shortlist. Wedding People was a huge skip for Ashley (but did spark some existential thoughts for her as a reader)Book news: The Correspondent is being adapted ; Frieda McFadden reveals true identity.Next Time: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe

Book Review: Brawler by Lauren Groff

Katherine and Ashley discuss Lauren Groff's latest short story collection: Brawler. Katherine reads: * Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash * The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine * Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy * Dominion by Addie Citchens Ashley reads: * Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy * Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion