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Mentioned in 8 episodes

The Trees

Book • 2021

Percival Everett

Jordi Martín Lloret

Mentioned by

Anne Helen Petersen

Maximilian Mengeringhaus

Anthony Jeselnik

Percival Everett

Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned by

Anne Helen Petersen

, it reads almost like a play and is biting.

Dozens of New-To-You Books for Your TBR Pile

Mentioned by

Dua Lipa

when introducing

Percival Everett

, the author of this novel.

The Trees: Percival Everett on Satire, Justice & America’s Haunted Past

Recommended by

Bill Nighy

as a funny and important book.

Procrastination At An Olympic Level

Mentioned by

Katie Lam

as one of her favourite poems and part of her poetry interests.

Quite right!: Katie Lam interview

Genannt von

Maximilian Mengeringhaus

als modernes Beispiel für schrille, effektive Satire gegen Gewalt und Ideologie.

Meisterwerke der NS-Satire – Literaturforum im Brecht-Haus

Andy's favorite book of the year, described as a funny, satirical, and deadly serious book about racism and injustice.

Best-of three: our country, books and games of the year

Recommended by

Anthony Jeselnik

as the October Jeselnik Book Club selection, praising its humor, horror elements, and treatment of racism.

Jeselnik Book Club: 'The Glass Hotel' Book Review + Q&A

Mentioned by Andrew Miller as his favorite book of the year, a satirical novel about racism and injustice.

Best-of three: our country, books and games of the year

Mentioned by Martin, who says that Everett should have deserved the prizes for that novel instead of James.

The Booker Prize 2024 • Episode #166

Mentioned by

Julian Lucas

as a novel by Percival Everett that uses humor in unexpected places.

Percival Everett’s “James” Wins a Pulitzer

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