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Mentioned in 9 episodes

The Emperor of Gladness

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Mentioned by

Jonathan Bastian

Chelsea Handler

Stephen Colbert

Rebecca Schinsky

Gwyneth Paltrow

Klaus Brinkbäumer

Andrew Limbaugh

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

David Marchese

as Vuong's new novel, based on his experiences working at fast food restaurants.

'The Interview': Ocean Vuong Was Ready to Kill. Then a Moment of Grace Changed His Life.

Mentioned by

Terry Gross

as a novel by Ocean Vuong that will be discussed on the next show.

The Face-Off Between Harvard & The Trump Administration

Mentioned by

Emily Bazelon

as a book that she's now incredibly interested in reading after an interview with the author.

Very Heavy Force

Mentioned by

Sam Fragoso

as

Ocean Vuong

's latest book, which is a personal history of his years as a wayward teen.

Writer Ocean Vuong’s Vision of the Future

Mentioned by

Jonathan Bastian

as

Ocean Vuong

's latest novel, discussed extensively in the interview.

Ocean Vuong: "The Emperor of Gladness"

Reviewed by Maureen Corrigan, who expressed admiration for Vuong's writing since his debut novel.

Best Of: Writer Ocean Vuong / Comic Atsuko Okatsuka

Mentioned as

Ocean Vuong

's newest book.

Ocean Vuong doesn’t erase pain from beauty

Mentioned by

Bella Freud

as unputdownable, having read it and gone back to read bits of it.

Fashion Neurosis with Ocean Vuong

Mentioned by

Chelsea Handler

as a book she sent to half her family.

So Gay For You with Leisha Hailey & Kate Moennig

Mentioned by Ocean Vuong as his new novel about an unlikely friendship between a young man and an elderly woman at the fringes of society.

Summer Culture Calendar: SummerStage & Celebrate Brooklyn!

Recommended by

Emily Bazelon

after reading a deep and moving interview with the author.

Political Gabfest | Very Heavy Force

Mentioned by

Rebecca Schinsky

as a novel about chosen family and unexpected friendship.

The Books To Watch for in 2025

Recommended by

Kylie Morris

as a beautiful and sad novel about second chances.

It's Xi's World Now, and We're All Just Living In It

Mentioned by

Stephen Colbert

as the new novel by

Ocean Vuong

, who was a guest on the show.

Stephen Presents: Ocean Vuong (Extended)

Mentioned by

Gwyneth Paltrow

as a book she is currently reading and describes as beautiful and incredibly written.

You Asked, Gwyneth Answered

Erwähnt von

Klaus Brinkbäumer

als ein Roman von Ocean Vuong, der zuvor das autobiografische Werk "On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous" veröffentlichte.

Eine Liebeserklärung an Amerika, jetzt? Ja, trotz allem ...

Mentioned by David Marchese as

Ocean Vuong

's new novel based on his experiences working at fast food restaurants.

‘The Interview’: Ocean Vuong was Ready to Kill. Then a Moment of Grace Changed His Life.

Mentioned by

Andrew Limbaugh

as Ocean Vuong's new novel about a 19-year old who befriends an elderly woman with dementia.

With new novel, Ocean Vuong says he wants to reframe America as a place of salvage

Mentioned by

Jeffrey Brown

during an interview about his new novel and his writing process.

In ‘The Emperor of Gladness,’ Ocean Vuong explores chosen family and acts of kindness

Reviewed by Maureen Corrigan, who calls it truly great.

Cole Escola's 'Stupid' Dream Came True With 'Oh, Mary!'

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