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Mentioned in 15 episodes

Their Eyes Were Watching God

Book • 1937

Zora Neale Hurston

The novel follows Janie Crawford, an African-American woman, as she navigates through three marriages and her quest for love, freedom, and self-identity.

Set in central and southern Florida, the story explores themes of race, gender, and identity, depicting Janie's transformation from a voiceless teenage girl to a woman who takes control of her own destiny.

The narrative is marked by Janie's relationships with her husbands—Logan Killicks, Joe Starks, and Tea Cake—and her ultimate discovery of true love and independence.

Mentioned by

Christopher Scalia

Percival Everett

Burkhard Varnholt

Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by

Neil Strauss

as an example of a writer who uses a thought-provoking first line to pique the reader's interest.

Neil Strauss: Writing With Brutal Honesty | How I Write Podcast

Mentioned by

Ashley C. Ford

as a book she got from the summer reading program at her local library.

How to love your complicated family (w/ Ashley C. Ford)

Mentioned by

Janet Mock

when discussing her relationship with Aaron, comparing it to the relationship between Janie and Phoebe in the book.

Super Soul Special: Janet Mock: Redefining Realness

Mentioned by

Michael Malice

as an example of a writer who faced false accusations.

#128 – Michael Malice: Anarchy, Democracy, Libertarianism, Love, and Trolling

Included in

Christopher Scalia

's book '13 novels conservatives will love'.

Episode 89: Read Another Book — with Christopher J. Scalia

Mentioned by

Christopher Scalia

as a surprisingly conservative voice, rediscovered within the context of Black feminism.

Buckley’s Book Club

Mentioned by

Percival Everett

as a book his cousin gave him.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Percival Everett (‘James’)

Mentioned as one of the four books originally selected for The Big Read program.

Episode 79: Beautiful, Profound, and Moving — with Justin Shubow

Recommended by

Ben Bowlin

as a good book and one of Zora Neale Hurston's best novels.

The Truth About "Zombies"

Mentioned by

Nichole Hill

as a mega-hit novel published in 1936, despite criticism from some members of the Harlem Renaissance.

Zora Neale Hurston vs. Langston Hughes: The Pleasures & Perils of Working With Friends

Mentioned by

Bella Freud

as a literary figure whose style she admires.

Fashion Neurosis with Zadie Smith

Mentioned by

Maya Smart

as a book she read in high school.

Maya Smart on Transforming Education and the Power of Reading

Recommended by

Burkhard Varnholt

as a wonderful book to read or give, especially during the festive season.

Viewpoints with Burkhard Varnholt - A global markets podcast (Ep. 53)

Mentioned by

Justin Shubow

when discussing books that have stood the test of time.

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Mentioned by

David Ikard

as an example of a book whose legacy was almost lost but was later revived.

How thinking critically about history shapes our future (with David Ikard)

Recommended by Joanna Robinson as an extraordinary book.

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Mentioned as a book that has replaced 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in some college and high school curricula.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Mentioned as a point of comparison to Morrison's style, and an earlier episode that discussed the book.

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

Mentioned as the book being discussed in the episode.

Revisiting ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’

Mentioned by

Adrian Pio

, who chose the first sentence as one of his favorites.

Episode 2: How to Write a Perfect Sentence

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