Book Stuff

Tucker Legerski
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Book Stuff is a podcast that explores how literature helps us live our lives and navigate our world. For writers and readers, and those who are reading curious, we dive into it all. From forgotten fiction to buzzy sci-fi, poetry readings to libraries, publishers, clubs, Substacks to journalism – all texts and literary worlds are considered. In a so-called post-literate world, we celebrate, advocate for, and talk about the still-existing power — and fun — of the written word in literature and beyond. Hosted and produced by award-winning search professional, dynamic writer, radio producer, college teacher, and book nerd, Tucker Legerski.

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  1. 7월 28일

    What pulls someone into a cult?

    It's easy to shake our heads at cults, but in reality any one of us is one bit of circumstance from joining one. Prize-winning writer, Molly Aitken's short story THIS IS HOW IT HAPPENS published in the New Yorker explores how someone falls into the religious movement the Rajneesh that became infamous when the group moved from India to Oregon in the 1980s.  We also chat about the importance of sexuality in fiction, including the challenge — but need — of writing a good sex scene. Molly ends the conversation speaking about the benefits of writing about love.  Stuff mentioned and of note: Molly Aitken's Instagram THIS IS HOW IT HAPPENS the mentioned short story BRIGHT I BURN, Molly's novel on Alice Kyteler in 13th Century Ireland  The Bad Sex in Fiction Awards The bad sex writing from British singer-songwriter Morrissey, frontman for The Smiths.  Chicago Review of Books tuckerlegerski.com  Keep up with Book Stuff and other creations at Tucker's Newsletter Follow Tucker at Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, Substack, and LinkedIn.

  2. 7월 14일

    Is sex the opposite of the midwest?

    Acclaimed writer Robyn Ryle's idea for a novel came to her when she thought: what's the opposite of the midwest? Sex was the answer, at least to the perception of many outsiders of small-town midwestern life. So, a novel of interconnected short stories was born to challenge that perception. In SEX OF THE MIDWEST, we're transported to Lanier, Indiana where we meet a diverse cast of people who, in one way or another, are searching for connection and direction. Robyn and I talked about her decision to take on the pandemic in these stories, how small towns aren't really boring at all, and why, despite the title of her book, there wasn't an outright sex scene. Check out this stuff: See Robyn's full line up of books Book Stuff is in partnership with Chicago Review of Books (Check out their site!) You can learn more about the host, Tucker Legerski at his website. Follow Tucker at Substack, Threads, and Instagram. He's on LinkedIn, too.

  3. 6월 30일

    What does history feel like?

    New York Times bestseller Craig Fehrman joins Book Stuff to chat about his recent book THE VAST ENTERPRISE: A NEW HISTORY OF LEWIS & CLARK. Early on in the journey of writing his well-researched book, Craig experienced a horrible dog attack in his neighborhood while on a walk. It took him months to recover. But the experience informed him how to write the rest of this epic journey. We get into his research process, sports writing, and the unique connection his book has with George R.R. Martin's SONG OF ICE AND FIRE.  Stuff mentioned:  THE VAST ENTERPRISE: A NEW HISTORY OF LEWIS & CLARK Craig Fehrman's website "The Hardest Part of History to Tell is How it Felt" in Defector Find me at my website tuckerlegerski.com and keep up with what I make at my newsletter.  Check out my socials Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack, Bluesky.  Get in touch at tucker@bookstuffpodcast.com

  4. 6월 12일

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    Welcome to the Book Stuff Podcast!  Book Stuff explores how literature helps us live our lives and navigate our world. For writers and readers, and those who are reading curious, we dive into it all. From forgotten fiction to buzzy sci-fi, poetry readings to libraries, publishers, clubs, Substacks to journalism – all texts and literary worlds are considered.  In a so-called post-literate world, we celebrate, advocate for, and talk about the still-existing power — and fun — of the written word in literature and beyond. The written word still can power and sustains the conversation. Hosted and produced by award-winning search professional, dynamic creative writer, radio producer, college teacher, and book nerd, Tucker Legerski.   Book Stuff is made in partnership with The Chicago Review of Books.

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Book Stuff is a podcast that explores how literature helps us live our lives and navigate our world. For writers and readers, and those who are reading curious, we dive into it all. From forgotten fiction to buzzy sci-fi, poetry readings to libraries, publishers, clubs, Substacks to journalism – all texts and literary worlds are considered. In a so-called post-literate world, we celebrate, advocate for, and talk about the still-existing power — and fun — of the written word in literature and beyond. Hosted and produced by award-winning search professional, dynamic writer, radio producer, college teacher, and book nerd, Tucker Legerski.

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    Tucker Legerski
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    2026년
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