Why people recommend it
Weather by Jenny Offill is a contemporary novel that follows a young woman working in a New York City library who becomes entangled in an apocalyptic anxiety forum and the chaotic personal lives of those around her. On The Book Review podcast on July 18, 2024, Elizabeth Egan recommended the novel, noting that the author had previously written Department of Speculation and that Weather had been discussed on the podcast the week prior. Dwight Garner also joined the discussion on the July 18, 2024, episode of The Book Review, confirming the book's title and noting that it centers on a young woman living in New York City. Later that month, Gilbert Cruz brought up the novel on the podcast to introduce a cover review by Leslie Jamison, pointing out to listeners that Offill's distinctive literary work is driven less by traditional plot mechanics and more by thematic resonance and interior perspective. The speakers highlighted how the novel captures contemporary anxieties and cultural atmospheres through fragmented, sharp narrative observations, cementing Offill's reputation for producing deeply observant and structurally unconventional fiction that resonates strongly with modern readers navigating uncertain times.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
- Elizabeth Egan Discussed
- Dwight Garner Discussed
Gilbert Cruz — 2 mentions
“but she's here now to talk about another book she reviewed this week on our cover Jenny oil's weather”
“let's talk about weather and let's start with what it's about even though you know as we I think people are probably sensing when you talk about Jenny oil's work it really isn't about plot”
Elizabeth Egan — 1 mention
“another one that I recommended this month is a book called Department of speculation by Jenny oall who has a new book that just came out called weather which I think you talked about on the podcast last week”
Dwight Garner — 1 mention
“and you know the novel is called weather by Jenny Ael it's about a young woman in New York City”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“this week in the book review she reviews on our cover weather a novel by Jenny oel”