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Every book Julian Barnes recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Julian Barnes has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of April 27, 2018.
- Julian Barnes has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of April 27, 2018.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of April 27, 2018.
- The book Julian Barnes has mentioned in the most episodes, not counting Julian Barnes's own, as of April 27, 2018: Bright lights, big city.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Julian Barnes aired on April 27, 2018.
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Julian Barnes is an accomplished author who frequently discusses the nuances of novel writing, thematic continuity, and narrative structure across various literary appearances, such as on The Book Review. Throughout his discussions, Barnes often reflects upon his own extensive bibliography to provide context for his creative choices. For instance, he referenced his earlier novel, A Sense of an Ending, to explain thematic connections between his previous work and his current writing, as well as to illustrate how he deliberately handles the passage of time in fiction. Additionally, Barnes discussed his previous book, Levels of Life, specifically comparing its unique three-part structure to his new novel. He also brought up his 1998 novel, England, England, noting with hindsight that it had predicted various themes surrounding Brexit. Beyond his own works, Barnes engaged with the broader literary landscape, mentioning Jay McInerney's novel, Bright Lights, Big City, as a rare and successful example of a second-person narrative actually working effectively. Through these reflections, Barnes showcases a deep, analytical appreciation for both the mechanics of storytelling and the evolution of his own thematic preoccupations over decades of writing.
Books recommended by Julian Barnes
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The Sense of an Ending
Discussed“this if it ties to any other book perhaps ties to the sense of an ending which was the book two novels ago”
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Bright lights, big city
Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney is a seminal 1980s novel capturing the frantic nightlife and existential angst of a young fact-checker navigating Manhattan.
Discussed“yes indeed indeed the only book I can think of that really really works as a second person narrative is J mck and his Bright Lights big city”
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England, England
Discussed“well funny enough I predicted it in a novel called England England which I wrote in 1998”
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Levels of Life
Discussed“but it's interesting too in that with levels of life it was sort of three parts”
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Books Julian Barnes wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Julian Barnes on 'The Only Story' | The Book Review | 2018-04-27 | 5 |