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Fall Books — Episode 7

September 23, 2021

Paul and I are back with Episode 7 of The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast! And happy fall! In this episode we talk about the best time of year — so says us — and about fall books.

Esther Freud: “Desire”

September 20, 2021

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Esther Freud’s “Desire.”

Our Fantasy Past (and Future?) — Episode 6

September 16, 2021

Paul and I are back with Episode 6 of The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast! In this episode we talk about the genre that raised us: fantasy! It’s fun to think back on the books that made us readers. It’s also interesting to discuss why we both drifted away.

The Criterion Collection Announces December 2021 Releases

September 15, 2021

The Criterion Collection has announced what they’ll be releasing in December 2021.

2021 Booker Prize Shortlist

September 14, 2021

The 2021 Booker Prize Shortlist has been announced!

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