66 episodes
Reading the Room Jaylen Lopez (@thebarandthebookcase)
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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A literary podcast featuring author interviews and discussions with bookish content creators, hosted by Jaylen (aka @thebarandthebookcase on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok).
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Sheila Heti, "Alphabetical Diaries"
Reading the Room is BACK. The first episode of 2024 is an interview with one of my all-time favorite writers: Sheila Heti. Her new book, “Alphabetical Diaries,” is available today from @fsgbooks.
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Alice McDermott, "Absolution"
Alice McDermott, National Book Award winner and three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, joins me to discuss her new novel, "Absolution," available now from FSG.
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Beauty, Drag, & Halloween w/ Mona Awad ("Rouge")
A Halloween special! Mona Awad returns to the pod to discuss her new novel, "Rouge," available now from Marysue Rucci Books.
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Bryan Washington, "Family Meal"
An interview with Bryan Washington about his new novel, "Family Meal," available now from Riverhead Books.
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Justin Torres, "Blackouts"
An interview with Justin Torres about his new novel, "Blackouts," a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award for Fiction, available now from FSG.
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Body Horror, Religion, & Working Class Narratives w/ Elle Nash ("Deliver Me")
An interview with Elle Nash about her new novel, "Deliver Me," available now from Unnamed Press.
Customer Reviews
A must listen for book lovers.
Jaylen’s thoughtful author interviews allow the listener to eavesdrop on a discussion between friends. More than once I’ve finished listening to one of his interviews and immediately gone out to buy the book.
Jaylen is one of the most thoughtful readers I’ve come across
When I need a book that slaps, I go running to Jaylen’s recommendations. A wonderful host that is a natural on camera and always brings out the best in guests. Jaylen’s style is so friendly and casual, yet he digs deep into the layers of lit fic. A must listen!!!!!! Just delicious and part of any book diet !!!!
Stimulating book convos
Love Jaylen’s YouTube channel!
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