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Playworld

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

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John Podhoretz
as the best American novel he's read in several years, portraying Generation Z and boomers.
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Slandering Bibi and Dems Who Want Blood
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Chris Ryan
, inspired by Anthony Jeselnik's book recommendations.
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Is Marvel Back? Plus, ‘Buffy’ Reboot News, and ‘The Pitt’ Episode 6
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Gilbert Cruz
as about kids who feel insufficiently protected by the adults in their lives.
Book Club: Let's Talk About 'The Catch,' by Yrsa Daley-Ward
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Dan Kois
as an enthralling novel about a 14-year-old child actor in 1980s Manhattan.
One of Them Movies About Women That Stuns Hollywood by Being a Hit
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Chris Coffey
as a book he recommends, and
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Bradley Tusk
notes that Hugo went to high school with the author.
Waiting for the Heavyweight
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Daniel Bader
as a phenomenal novel and one of the best books he's read in a long time.
Is Pixel a house of Pebbles?
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Dan Kois
as an enthralling novel about a 14-year-old child actor in 1980s Manhattan.
Culture Gabfest: One of Them Movies About Women That Stuns Hollywood by Being a Hit
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Joumana Khatib
, highlighting its immersive setting and unique perspective on a child actor's life.
The Books We’re Excited About in Early 2025
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Jordan Lauf
as a transportative novel about growing up in New York in the 1980s.
All Of It's Summer Reading Challenge
Chosen by MJ Franklin as the book club pick because she wanted to read it after seeing it everywhere.
Book Club: Let’s Talk About Adam Ross’s ‘Playworld’
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Chris Holmes
as his latest novel.
Adam Ross, "Playworld: A Novel" (Knopf, 2025)

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