Welcome to This Month in Books, an exclusive podcast series for FictionMatters subscribers. In these monthly chats we’ll check in about what’s making news in the literary world and share a handful of books we need to discuss.
This month we’re chatting about the fact that Americans aren’t reading (but want to be) and wondering if a new Simon & Schuster-style plan can have any effect on that. We’re also each sharing 4-5 books. Liz’s lineup includes several of her most anticipated books of the year that weren’t necessarily huge hits along with a couple of books that surprised her in the best way. I’ve got a selection of older books including nonfiction cultural commentary, a past Booker winner, and a 16th-century epic poem. How is that for variety?
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