ON THE POD
The Skylight Books Podcast Series features exciting author conversations about new fiction, poetry, essays, and more. Check out some of the titles featured in this month’s episodes! You can listen and subscribe on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life
By George Saunders
Narrated by: George Saunders, Phylicia Rashad, Nick Offerman, Glenn Close, Keith David, Rainn Wilson, BD Wong & Renée Elise Goldsberry
Length: 14 hours 43 minutes
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
“In this literal master class on literature and writing, Saunders earnestly yet playfully dissects 19th-century Russian short stories to discover how they exude life to this very day, while highlighting methods any aspiring writer can employ. The huge bonus: reading the wondrous stories themselves, and experiencing Tolstoy’s authority, Chekhov’s humanity, and the joy and glory of Gogol.”
Mike Hare, Northshire Bookstore
Vinyl Moon
By Mahogany L. Browne
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 4 hours 57 minutes
Vinyl Moon
“Bahni Turpin's narration of Mahogany L. Browne's Vinyl Moon was spectacular. The story and the performance pulled me into the protagonist, Angel's, world and kept me engaged there as she navigated a new school and city in her junior year of high school....I highly recommend this listen for anyone who needs to see that we're not defined by what's happened in the past, and that we deserve and are capable of good things regardless of what we've been through. Let Turpin's narration sweep you up in the warmth that Angel and her peers deserve.”
Julie, Pocket Books Shop
Sea State
A Memoir
By Tabitha Lasley
Narrated by: Billie Fulford-Brown
Length: 6 hours 27 minutes
A Recommended Read from: Vogue * USA Today * The Los Angeles Times * Publishers Weekly * The Week * Alma * Lit Hub
A stunning and brutally honest memoir that shines a light on what happens when female desire conflicts with a culture of masculinity in crisis
In her midthirties and newly free from a terrible relationship, Tabitha Lasley quit her job...
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Go Back to Where You Came From
And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become an American
By Wajahat Ali
Narrated by: Wajahat Ali
Length: 8 hours 22 minutes
Go Back to Where You Came From
“This was an excellent memoir told with humor and grace. Ali is sharp, smart and hilarious. Despite many hardships, he still is optimistic while telling hard truths that people need to hear. I listened to this and Ali is an excellent narrator. I do think there is something to that Ali curse, especially on the physical side and I wish his family the very best.”
Audrey, Belmont Books
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