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1. The Disappearers by Marlon James | bookfare

   25 oktober 2026 · 51 min

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   Is The Disappearers the "novel of the century?" Lees meer

   Katherine and Ashley discuss The Disappearers by Marlon James, shortlisted for the Booker Prize and longlisted for the National Book Award.

   Other reads: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol. 1 by Beth Brower (Katherine) and Black Bag by Luke Kennard (Katherine)

   Up next: Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel

2. Switzy by Emma Cline & Bookfare Break Roundup | bookfare

   9 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 4 min

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   We discuss what we read over the season break, the news the Shook the Book World (looking at you, Goodreads), and Emma Cline's new novel, Switzy. Lees meer

   Break reads: Helen of Nowhere by Makenna Goodman (Katherine), The Vivisectors by Missouri Williams (Katherine), The End of Everything by M. John Harrison (Katherine), The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout (Katherine), May We Feed the King by Rebecca Perry (Katherine), Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal (Katherine), The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yukanvitch (Katherine), In the Woods (Dublin Murder Squad #1) by Tana French (Katherine), All Them Dogs by Djamel White (Ashley), Sandwich by Catherine Newman (Ashley) Good People by Patmeena Sabit (Ashley), Good News by Alexa Yasemin Brahme (Ashley), Lake Effect by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney (Ashley) Life of M by Rachel Cusk (Ashley), Python’s Kiss by Louise Erdrich (Ashley)

   Up Next: The Disappearers by Marlon James

3. Whistler by Ann Patchett and Country People by Daniel Mason | bookfare

   21 augustus 2026 · 55 min

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   We discuss Ann Patchett's latest novel, Whistler, Katherine's inaugural book club on Daniel Mason's Country People, and whether "happy" books can be taken seriously. Lees meer

   Also in the reading roundup: All Them Dogs by Djamel White (Katherine), Helen of Nowhere by Makenna Goodman (Katherine), and Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka (Ashley).

   Next up: Bookfare break! See you in October!

4. Few and Far Between by Jan Carson | bookfare

   31 juli 2026 · 1 uur 32 min

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   We discuss Carson's memory-haunted novel, Few and Far Between, with special guest and Northern Ireland expert Dr. Kelsey! Lees meer

   This episode, Katherine and Ashley discuss Carson's novel, honoring vs. clinging to the past, and what a chunky Kit Kat actually is. Also in the roundup, Hooked by Sutton Foster (Katherine), The Bat by Jo Nesbo (Katherine), Country People by Daniel Mason (Katherine), The Snowman by Jo Nesbo (Ashley), My Year in Paris with Gertrude Stein by Deborah Levy (Ashley), Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer (Ashley), The Five Wounds by Kirstin Valdez Quade (Kelsey), Vilhelm's Room by Tove Ditlevsen (Kelsey) and Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 9 by Kamome Shirahama (Kelsey).

   Up Next: The Whistler by Ann Patchett

5. Book Review | Land by Maggie O'Farrell

   17 juli 2026 · 56 min

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   Katherine and Ashley discuss Maggie O'Farrell's latest novel, Land. Lees meer

   Katherine read:

   Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

   Ashley read:

   Killing Moon by Jo Nesbo

   Angel Down by Daniel Kraus

   The Snowman by Jo Nesbo

6. John of John by Douglas Stuart | bookfare Book Review

   19 juni 2026 · 56 min

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   Katherine and Ashley discuss Stuart's highly anticipated third novel, John of John. Lees meer

   Katherine Reads:

   Sandwich by Catherine Newman

   She Who Remains by Rene Karabash

   Ashley Reads:

   Down Time by Andrew Martin

   The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout

7. Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi, Translated by Lin King | Katherine and Ashley discuss International Booker... | bookfare

   5 juni 2026 · 1 uur 9 min

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   Katherine and Ashley discuss International Booker Prize Winner, Taiwan Travelogue, plus Transcription by Ben LernerThis episode, Katherine and Ashley dig into Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi, Translated by Lin King.Also in the reading round-up: Riders by Jilly Cooper (Katherine), Angel Down by Daniel Kraus (Katherine), Transcription by Ben Lerner (Ashley), Down Time by Andrew Martin (Ashley). Lees meer

   Katherine's note: Katherine is obsessed with the Jilly Cooper Cinematic Universe. Book news: Hum by Helen Philips won the Climate Fiction Prize.Up Next: John of John by Douglas Stuart

8. Guilt List: The Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward & The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson | bookfare

   22 mei 2026 · 50 min

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   Katherine and Ashley read two books from their guilt lists, discuss what makes a truly great memoir, and go down a minor rabbit hole into some of Ashley's greatest fears.This episode, Katherine and Ashley dig into Guilt List: The Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward & The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson.Also in the reading round-up: Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively (Katherine), Riders by Jilly Cooper (Katherine), Angel Down by Daniel Kraus (Katherine), Sex & Rage by Eve Babitz (Ashley).Book news: International Booker Winner has been announced: Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translated by Lin King. Yesteryear is being adapted by Anne Hathaway.Up next: Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ Lees meer

9. London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe and Famesick by Lena Dunham |bookfare

   8 mei 2026 · 59 min

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   We discuss the new Patrick Radden Keefe book, why people hated Lena Dunham so violently, and Katherine's teenage obsession with New England old money.This episode, Katherine and Ashley dig into London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe and Famesick by Lena Dunham. Katherine rates it 5/5; Ashley gives it 5/5. No one writes narrative non-fiction like Patrick Radden Keefe!Also in the reading round-up: Transcription by Ben Lerner (Katherine), Small Comforts by Ia Genberg (Katherine), Famesick by Lena Dunham (Katherine), Upward Bound by Wood Brown (Katherine), This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin (Ashley), Famesick by Lena Dunham (Ashley), Sex & Rage by Eve Babitz (Ashley). Book news: The Women's Prize for Fiction Short List and The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and Nonfiction have been announced..Up Next: Guilt List Pick: The Men We Reaped and The Argonauts Lees meer

10. Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist: Paradiso 17 & The Others

    17 april 2026 · 50 min

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    We discuss two books off the Women's Fiction Longlist and make our shortlist predictions!This episode, Katherine and Ashley dig into Women's Fiction Longlist: Paradiso 17 & The Others. Katherine and Ashley read two books off the Women's Fiction Prize Longlist and pitched the books to each other.Also in the reading round-up: Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly (Katherine), The Others by Sheena Kalayil (Katherine), Small Comfort by Ia Genberg (Katherine), Transcription by Ben Lerner (Katherine), Wedding People by Alison Espach (Ashley), Paradiso 17 by Hannah Lillith Assadi (Ashley), This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin (Ashley). Katherine's pick: Kat is not pushing for Kingfisher on the shortlist. Wedding People was a huge skip for Ashley (but did spark some existential thoughts for her as a reader)Book news: The Correspondent is being adapted ; Frieda McFadden reveals true identity.Next Time: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe Lees meer

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