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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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Book • 2000
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Recommended by 

, it tells the story of a 450-pound shut-in in Brooklyn longing for human connection.


Dave Davies

22 snips
‘The God of the Woods’ Author Liz Moore
Recommended by 

as a gentler Liz Moore novel that tackles difficult subjects without leaving readers in darkness.


Anne Bogel

11 snips
Ep 541: Books that foster a sense of warmth and good conversation
Mentioned by 

as an earlier novel by 

, featuring a 450-pound shut-in.


Dave Davies


Liz Moore

Best Of: Novelists Liz Moore & Julian Barnes
Recommended by 

as a story of underdog stories and struggles and people finding themselves and community.


Anne Bogel

Ep 493: Books that take you on an epic journey
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as a story with thorny family dynamics, but ultimately a found family story.


Anne Bogel

Ep 508: Anne's Best Books of 2025






