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Every book Elliot Page recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Elliot Page has recommended or discussed 9 books on podcasts, as of October 23, 2023.
  • Elliot Page has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of October 23, 2023.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of October 23, 2023.
  • The 3 books Elliot Page has mentioned in the most episodes, as of October 23, 2023: A Trans Man Walks Into a Gay Bar, Amateur and None of the Above.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Elliot Page aired on October 23, 2023.

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Guest on On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 9 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Elliot Page appeared on On Purpose with Jay Shetty to discuss personal journeys, novels, and memoirs, sharing a variety of literary recommendations with the host and listeners. Page mentioned that they had recently started reading the works of Octavia Butler, specifically highlighting Parable of the Talents and expressing embarrassment for not having explored her writing earlier. Page also recommended Julia Armfield's novel Our Wives Under the Sea, describing it as tremendous. Furthermore, Page brought up Travis Alabanza's astounding book None of the Above, Harry Nicholas's stunning book Trans A Trans Man Walks into a Gay Bar, and Thomas Page McBee's Amateur, highlighting the latter for its contemplation of masculinity and what it means to be a man. Alongside these recommendations, the episode touched upon nonlinear books and personal narratives, with discussions connecting to George Eliot's The Mill on the Floss and reflections on the context of self-love, personal experiences, and the writing of Page's own memoir.

Books Elliot Page recommended or discussed

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  1. A Trans Man Walks Into a Gay Bar

    Harry Nicholas · Recommended · 1 episode

    A Trans Man Walks Into a Gay Bar by Harry Nicholas is a memoir and cultural exploration that details the author's experiences and perspectives navigating life as a transgender man.

    Recommended
    “Also a British uh called um Trans A Trans Man Walks into a Gay Bar by Harry Nicholas. Really um stunning book.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling… 2023-10-23 Listen at 20:50
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  2. Amateur

    Thomas Page McBee · Recommended · 1 episode

    Amateur by Thomas Page McBee is a memoir that explores masculinity, gender transition, and the author's journey to box in the Golden Gloves.

    Discussed
    “Thomas Page McBee's book Amateur and Man Alive. Um I'm blanking.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling… 2023-10-23 Listen at 21:36
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. None of the Above

    Travis Alabanza · Recommended · 1 episode

    None of the Above by Travis Alabanza is a thought-provoking exploration of gender, identity, and lived experience that challenges conventional societal binaries through powerful storytelling and cultural commentary.

    Recommended
    “Travis Alabanza's book that came out in the UK. It comes out here, I think, next month called None of the Above is just astounding. I don't know if you're familiar with them.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling… 2023-10-23 Listen at 20:37
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  4. 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 grappling with the mysterious and terrifying changes her wife undergoes following a deep-sea submersible mission.

    Recommended
    “But also um Our Wives Under the Sea was tremendous.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling… 2023-10-23 Listen at 52:23
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  5. Parable of the Talents

    Octavia E. Butler · Recommended · 1 episode

    Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler is a dystopian science fiction novel depicting a fractured near-future American society.

    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
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  6. Kindred

    Octavia Butler · Discussed · 1 episode

    Kindred is a groundbreaking time-travel novel by Octavia Butler that blends historical fiction with speculative elements.

    Discussed
    “um lately I've been reading um Octavia Butler cuz I embarrassed to say I hadn't read Octavia Butler before. So I just read Wild Seed and Kindred.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling… 2023-10-23 Listen at 51:54
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  7. Man Alive

    Thomas Page McBee · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “Thomas Page McBee's book Amateur and Man Alive. Um I'm blanking.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling… 2023-10-23 Listen at 21:36
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  8. 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
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  9. Wild seed

    Octavia E. Butler · Discussed · 1 episode

    Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler is a sweeping science fiction novel that serves as part of a tetralogy focusing on immortal shapeshifters and a vast, multi-generational struggle.

    Discussed
    “um lately I've been reading um Octavia Butler cuz I embarrassed to say I hadn't read Octavia Butler before. So I just read Wild Seed and Kindred.”
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling… 2023-10-23 Listen at 51:54
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Elliot Page Gets Candid About His Transition Journey ”I was struggling to live life”On Purpose with Jay Shetty2023-10-2312