The Foxed Page

In the final part, Kimberly discusses the issues of race, the use of the Korean language, and the close of the novel.

In Part 2, Kimberly discusses the prose, the limits of memoir, structure, and figurative language.

You guys. You must tune in to find out why Zauner is worth all the hype. If you’re in the mood for a memoir, and you like cool people and excellent prose, join Kimberly to see why H-Mart is moving, engaging and frankly delicious.

If you love to read, The Foxed Page is for you. The Foxed Page podcast is built around entertaining deep dives into the best books. You’ll gain a richer understanding of the title at hand, all while learning to read everything . . . a little better. You can expect 3 part lecture series, 5-minute recommendations, talks on old favorites, and even some old episodes from the archives. So listen to The Foxed Page, with me, Kimberly Ford, best-selling author, former adjunct professor, and Ph.D.

A close analysis of the Nobel Prize winner’s masterpiece, the lecture delves deep into Ernaux’s prose, structure, use of popular culture and broad span. Kimberly explains why she thinks the Prize committee was apt in recognizing Ernaux’s “clinical acuity”–a term that doesn’t sound all that amazing, but really is. Listen in as Kimberly reveals how she decided to skim over some of the more abstruse French cultural references–but then COULDN’T! Because this prose is SO GOOD.

This very brief novel is a STUNNER. It's moving, unique and absolutely fascinating. It's worth reading for the amazing structure alone! Join Kimberly to understand the masterful way that Haien aligns the reader with certain characters--and why that literary sleight of hand becomes so powerful. This is the juicy kind of lecture that will have you heading right back to re-read The All of It as soon as Kimberly's done.

Kimberly has read a number of covid novels. She loved how Erdrich sets super-lovable characters and plenty of tension not only during the pandemic but in a Minneapolis that is rocked by the murder of George Floyd. Join Kimberly to see why Erdrich’s excellent prose makes this much more than a novel about a moment in time.

Find out why this buzzy bestseller impressed Kimberly with its prose and rich character development. Reid tackles today’s BIG questions, all in a highly familiar, fraught and delicious domestic world that provides all kinds of grist for Kimberly’s mill.

The Vanishing Half is a bestseller for all the right reasons. Kimberly explores Bennett’s rich and wide-reaching portrayal of race, family, homecoming and legacy–all while examining prose in ways that will make you a better reader.

Kimberly will share whether you should—or should not—dig into Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. She’ll treat you to a snippet of the prose to give you a sense, but for a deeper analysis, check out the lecture.