Great Openings — Episode 9
Paul and I are back with Episode 9 of The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast! In this episode, we talk about that sweet feeling you get when you know you're going to love a book just from its great opening.
Karen Russell: “The Ghost Birds”
This week's New Yorker story is Karen Russell's "The Ghost Birds."
Johnnie To: Throw Down
I just watched one of my new favorite films: Johnnie To's Throw Down. The Criterion Collection recently released a wonderful edition of the film, and I cannot recommend it enough!
Three Favorite Books with Frances Evangelista — Episode 8
Paul and I are back with Episode 8 of The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast! In this episode, we welcome our first guest, long-time friend Frances Evangelista, to talk about three of her favorite books.
Vladimir Sorokin: “Red Pyramid”
This week's New Yorker fiction is Vladimir Sorokin's "Red Pyramid," translated from the Russian by Max Lawton.
Fall Books — Episode 7
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”
This week's New Yorker fiction is Esther Freud's "Desire."
Our Fantasy Past (and Future?) — Episode 6
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
The Criterion Collection has announced what they'll be releasing in December 2021.
2021 Booker Prize Shortlist
The 2021 Booker Prize Shortlist has been announced!