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Every book Elliot Page recommended on podcasts

3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Elliot Page appears on On Purpose with Jay Shetty as a guest discussing his personal memoir, transition journey, and creative interests. During the conversation, Page shares his reading habits and recommends several contemporary novels that have resonated with him. He discusses discovering the works of Octavia E. Butler, admitting he was embarrassed for not reading her earlier, and highlights her novels as exceptional reads. Page also praises Julia Armfield's novel Our Wives Under the Sea, describing it as tremendous, and mentions contemporary fiction by Brandon Taylor. In addition to contemporary works, Page reflects on classic and nonlinear literature, discussing how different themes, topics, and emotions collide in complex narratives. He connects this appreciation for nonlinear storytelling to his own experiences while discussing the creation of his memoir, the context of self-love, and personal milestones in his life. Through these book discussions, Page highlights the emotional resonance of fiction and memoir writing as tools for self-discovery and connection.

Books recommended by Elliot Page

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  1. Our Wives under the Sea

    Julia Armfield · Recommended · 1 episode

    Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield is a contemporary speculative fiction novel that follows a woman coping with the mysterious and unsettling transformation of her deep-sea researcher wife after a failed deep-water expedition.

    Recommended
    “I've been reading more novels lately; both of Octavia Butler's books are novels, but also, Our Wide Under the Sea was tremendous, and Brandon Taylor's new novel—I’m trying to remember if it's called The Last Americans—I might be getting the name wrong.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling… 2023-10-23 Listen at 52:34
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible

  2. Parable of the Talents

    Octavia E. Butler · Recommended · 1 episode

    Parable of the Talents by Octavia E.

    Recommended
    “Oh, I've been reading Octavia Butler, and I’m embarrassed to say I hadn't read her before.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling… 2023-10-23 Listen at 51:59
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible

  3. The Mill on the Floss

    George Eliot · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot is a classic Victorian novel that explores the tragic lives of siblings Tom and Maggie Tulliver in rural England.

    Discussed
    “Personally, I enjoy nonlinear books where different themes, topics, and emotions can collide; it's inherently exciting to me.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling… 2023-10-23 Listen at 3:08
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible

Books Elliot Page wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling to live life”On Purpose with Jay Shetty2023-10-234