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Mentioned in 5 episodes

The Rest of Our Lives

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Mentioned by

Maureen Corrigan

Stephen Metcalf

Mentioned in 5 episodes

Recommended by

Andrew Limbong

as a quiet and sweet book about a guy trying to find some roots.

Parsing the Peace Deal, MAGA Star Quits, Obesity Pills, (Bonus!) Books We Love

Recommended by

Stephen Metcalf

, who will interview the author in New York.

The Biggest Show on Paramount Is Big Oil Propaganda Edition

Reviewed by Maureen Corrigan, who describes it as a perfect literary novel for cozying up, especially during winter.

Best Of: Will Arnett / ‘Song Sung Blue’ Director Craig Brewer

Recommended by

Stephen Metcalf

, who praises the book’s nuance, poignancy, and beautiful writing.

We Found Our Archives: The Abstract Noun Edition

Reviewed by

Maureen Corrigan

as a road trip novel about a man reassessing his life.

Investigating The Great Los Angeles Fires

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a book she is currently reading.

Ep. 546: Embrace Regret, Sticker Hacks for Back-to-School & Is Upholder-Rebellion Real?

Mentioned by

Samira Ahmed

as a novel by Ben Markovitz about a disillusioned lawyer.

All the authors shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025

Mentioned by Andrew Limbong as one of the nominees for the Booker Prize.

NPR News: 07-29-2025 9AM EDT

Mentioned by

Samira Ahmed

as one of the shortlisted books for the Booker Prize 2025.

Winner of the 2025 Booker Prize announced live from the ceremony

Mentioned by Kate as the second book, with a description of the plot and main character, Tom Laywood.

The 2025 Booker Prize: From Shortlist to Spotlight • #182

Mentioned by

Dave Kim

as a book he really enjoyed.

Welcome to Literary Award Season

Mentioned by

Bradley Tusk

, who expressed his frustration with the author for getting basic New York facts wrong.

A Weird Thing About Happiness

Mentioned as a road trip novel narrated by Tom, whose wife cheated on him years ago.

Who will win the Booker Prize?

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