Kaveh Akbar weighs every word that he writes. An accomplished and published poet, any reader can tell that he understands the undeniable power of language with his first novel, called Martyr! Engaging, funny, fascinating and downright beautiful, Martyr! grabs your attention by the lapels and won’t let go. Read the book and listen to our podcast to hear how Kaveh creates his unforgettable work.

Books mentioned in this week's episode:

Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar
Portrait of the Alcoholic by Kaveh Akbar
Calling a Wolf a Wolf by Kaveh Akbar
Pilgrim Bell: Poems by Kaveh Akbar
Matrix by Lauren Groff
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward

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Kaveh Akbar Finds Meaning in Martyrdom