105 Funny Women, Crimes Against Book Clubs, George Orwell, and More (with Kathy Cooperman)

Aug 17, 2017

Kathy Cooperman, author of 'Crimes Against a Book Club,' shares her unique journey from improv and law to writing. She discusses the secret lives of book clubs and how they foster connections. Cooperman humorously contrasts East Coast and West Coast dynamics, reflecting on beauty, aging, and societal pressures. She also explores the impact of literature on identity and ambition, touching on George Orwell and the darkly comedic themes in her work. Inspiring anecdotes about Bette Davis add a delightful touch to the conversation.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Identity Through Humor and Society

02:22 • 14min

Exploring Literary Choices and Tactical Warfare

16:25 • 4min

Humor, Book Clubs, and Comedy Roots

20:17 • 12min

From Comedy to Courtroom: Journeys of Insight

32:43 • 15min

The Dark Comedy of Ambition

47:54 • 6min

Beauty, Aging, and Societal Pressures

54:16 • 12min

Exploring Life's Challenges Through Humor and Literature

01:06:37 • 6min

Kathy Cooperman, author of the new novel Crimes Against a Book Club, joins the show to discuss everything from the secret lives of book clubs to her own journey from improv to lawyering to becoming an author. She also tells Jacke about an inspiring Bette Davis movie, some books that she’s loved, and what a move from the East Coast to the West Coast taught her about the way men and women deal with the aging process.

Works discussed include:

Down and Out in Paris in London by George Orwell

The Bedwetter by Sarah Silverman

The Sex Lives of Cannibals by Maarten Troost

A Shock to the System by Jeremy Brett

Mr. Skeffington (with Bette Davis)

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Music Credits:

“Handel – Entrance to the Queen of Sheba” by Advent Chamber Orchestra (From the Free Music Archive / CC by SA).

“Spy Glass” and “Sweeter Vermouth” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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