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Every book Anna deeno recommended on podcasts
Anna deeno appeared on The Book Review to highlight major upcoming autumn book releases and discuss notable previous works by established authors. Expressing enthusiasm for contemporary fiction and speculative writing, deeno recommended Richard Powers's new novel 'Playground', which centers on themes of the sea and water, while briefly recalling Powers's previous Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, 'The Overstory'. She also recommended Rachel Kushner's spy thriller novel 'Creation Lake', comparing it to her earlier, widely read book 'The Flamethrowers'. Another major highlight of her recommendations was Jeff VanderMeer's 'Absolution', describing it as a prequel that sheds light on the mysterious conditions of Area X, building upon VanderMeer's celebrated 'Southern Reach Trilogy' which began with 'Annihilation'. Additionally, deeno pointed listeners toward Richard Price's upcoming novel, 'Lazarus Man'. Throughout the discussion, deeno connected these highly anticipated new autumn publications to the broader trajectories of their respective authors' careers, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the literary landscape and notable upcoming releases in fiction, thrillers, and speculative storytelling.
Books recommended by Anna deeno
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Absolution
Absolution by Jeff VanderMeer is a science fiction novel that serves as a prequel to the author's acclaimed Southern Reach Trilogy.
Recommended“and so this newest book Absolution is a prequel to what happened to lead to the conditions of mysterious area X”
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Creation Lake
Creation Lake is a spy thriller novel written by Rachel Kushner.
Recommended“and that is creation Lake by Rachel Kushner”
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Lazarus Man
Lazarus Man by Richard Price is a contemporary novel by the acclaimed American author.
Recommended“new book by Richard Price Richard Price has Lazarus man coming out November 12th”
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Playground
Playground by Richard Powers is a sprawling contemporary novel centered around the mysteries and depths of the sea, human innovation, and the precarious state of the global oceans.
Recommended“so when I heard that he has a new book coming out this fall called playground that is about the sea and water I was really excited”
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Acceptance
Discussed“some of you may remember about a decade ago he wrote the southern reach Trilogy which is which starts with Annihilation then its Authority and acceptance”
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Annihilation
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer is a psychological science fiction novel that launches the acclaimed Southern Reach Trilogy, following a team of researchers exploring an isolated, mysterious ecological zone known as Area X.
Discussed“some of you may remember about a decade ago he wrote the southern reach Trilogy which is which starts with Annihilation then its Authority and acceptance”
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Authority
Discussed“some of you may remember about a decade ago he wrote the southern reach Trilogy which is which starts with Annihilation then its Authority and acceptance”
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The flamethrowers
The flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner is a sweeping novel set in the 1970s art and radical politics scene.
Discussed“and I remember reading the flamethrowers which came out like a decade ago and really liking it”
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The Overstory
The Overstory by Richard Powers is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that follows several Americans whose lives connect through trees and their deep relationship with the natural world.
Discussed“so Richard Powers if you've read anything by him you likely have read his pitz are winning book over story”
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The Plot
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz is a literary thriller that follows a struggling, failed writer who commits a morally questionable act by stealing a deceased student's brilliant manuscript, only to find himself hunted by someone who knows the truth.
Discussed“called the plot”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| The Fall Books We're Looking Forward To | The Book Review | 2024-09-20 | 10 |
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I like Telex from Cuba”
“he wrote clockers he wrote Lush Life”
“he wrote clockers he wrote Lush Life”