Emily Martin

Emily Martin, a contributing writer for Book Riot and cohost of Book Squad Goals, joins the conversation to explore Neil Gaiman's American Gods. They discuss the central clash between old and new gods as a reflection of America's diverse belief systems. Emily shares insights on the narrative's themes, character motivations—especially Laura's—and how the book comments on political polarization and media representation. The duo critiques Gaiman’s portrayal of gender and race, pondering its relevance to contemporary society.