New Directions, with Mark Haber — Episode 31
This week Paul and Trevor are joined by Mark Habert to discuss another of their favorite publishers: New Directions.
Summer Reading and Assigned Reading II — Episode 29
This week, as the days get warmer, Paul and Trevor discuss summer reading. They also discuss the two books they assigned each other for the latest assigned reading segment.
Our Dustiest Books — Episode 28
This week, Paul and Trevor discuss talk about the unread books collecting dust on their shelves. Which are the dustiest of all? Also, we announce the winner of our Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont giveaway!
Short Books, Fiction — Episode 27
This week, Paul and Trevor discuss short books (fiction): what makes them special? Which authors specialize in brevity? How have short books impacted our lives as readers? We each share five or our favorites, as well as a ton of great listener recommendations. And be sure to stick around for a fun giveaway and a preview of an upcoming episode where we each assign the other a short novel. We hope you'll read along with us!
Books About Books, Fiction — Episode 26
If you're a bibliophile, what could be better than a book about books? This week, Trevor and Paul are joined by their good friend Simon Thomas to talk about their favorite novels set in the world of books, authors, libraries and bookstores. We each choose three favorites, but we certainly don't limit our discussion to those nine choices. From Matilda and Bunnicula to Umberto Eco and Rose Macauley (and many, many more), this is another episode that is sure to bolster your TBR pile!
Jane Austen — Episode 25
In this special author episode, Trevor and Paul talk about Jane Austen.
Literary Years, 1922 — Episode 24
In this episode, Trevor and Paul talk about great literary years before focusing on one of the best: 1922.
Archipelago Books — Episode 23
In this episode, Trevor and Paul spend some time talking about one of their favorite publishers, Archipelago Books. They each share three of their favorite Archipelago titles and talk about a few they want to read soon. This episode also includes an amazing giveaway that will supply one lucky winner with a year's worth of translated fiction!
Assigned Reading, Part I — Episode 22
In this episode of The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast, Trevor and Paul assign each other a short story to read and discuss.
Comfort Reads — Episode 21
In this episode of The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast, Trevor and Paul discuss comfort reads.