Episode · The Book Review · 2024-08-02
Books mentioned on Sarah Jessica Parker on Her Life in Publishing
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Gone Girl
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is a psychological thriller novel centering on the turbulent marriage and sudden disappearance of Amy Dunne, told through deceptive alternating perspectives.
Discussed“so you're photographed with the the Great Book gong Girl by Gillian Flynn”
Where to get it
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A Constellation of Vital Phenomena
Discussed“I think it was probably six months out from publishing uh publishing date and it was called a constellation of vital phenomenon”
Where to get it
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The Corrections
The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen is a sweeping, critically acclaimed novel that explores the complex dynamics of an American family at the turn of the twenty-first century, ultimately propelling the author to massive mainstream prominence.
Discussed“of course you love that book clearly so much the corrections one of the great books of the century”
Where to get it
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Say Nothing
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe is a gripping work of true crime and investigative journalism that explores a murder and memory during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Recommended“tell me a little bit about say nothing because I believe you spend time in in Ireland every year and say nothing for those who haven't read it just a tremendous book”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Mary, Queen of Scots
“and I remember my mother reading Mary Queen of Scots”
Passing Goodbye, Columbus
“and of course goodbye Columbus all those early books of Roth were talked about in our house a lot”
Passing The Goldfinch
“and then there's The Goldfinch there's the great donat tart”