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Mentioned in 6 episodes

The Emperor of Gladness

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by David Marchese as Vuong's new novel, based on his experiences working at fast food restaurants.
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'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.
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The Face-Off Between Harvard & The Trump Administration
Mentioned by Sam Fragoso as Ocean Vuong 's latest book, which is a personal history of his years as a wayward teen.
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Writer Ocean Vuong’s Vision of the Future
Mentioned by Emily Bazelon as a book that she's now incredibly interested in reading after an interview with the author.
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Very Heavy Force
Reviewed by Maureen Corrigan, who expressed admiration for Vuong's writing since his debut novel.
Best Of: Writer Ocean Vuong / Comic Atsuko Okatsuka
Mentioned by Chelsea Handler as a book she sent to half her family.
So Gay For You with Leisha Hailey & Kate Moennig
Recommended by Emily Bazelon after reading a deep and moving interview with the author.
Political Gabfest | Very Heavy Force
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 Rebecca Schinsky as a novel about chosen family and unexpected friendship.
The Books To Watch for in 2025
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!'
Mentioned by Jonathan Bastian as Ocean Vuong 's latest novel, discussed extensively in the interview.
Ocean Vuong: "The Emperor of Gladness"
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.
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