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Every book Michael Chabon recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Michael Chabon has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of November 18, 2016.
- Michael Chabon has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of November 18, 2016.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of November 18, 2016.
- The 3 books Michael Chabon has mentioned in the most episodes, as of November 18, 2016: Gentlemen of the road, The Yiddish Policemen's Union and Wonder Boys.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Michael Chabon aired on November 18, 2016.
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Michael Chabon discussed his creative evolution, writing habits, and the autobiographical elements woven throughout his fiction during his appearance on The Book Review. Reflecting on his expansive body of work, Chabon referenced Wonder Boys, noting how that family story emerged out of nowhere based on tales he heard growing up. He also brought up his book Gentlemen of the Road to explore the unexpected ways autobiographical elements manifest even in stories that seem least likely to contain them. Additionally, Chabon offered listeners a candid look at his drafting process when discussing The Yiddish Policemen's Union, revealing that he wrote an entire first draft exceeding six hundred pages before deciding to put it aside and start over completely. Throughout the conversation, Chabon emphasized the unpredictable nature of storytelling, the trial-and-error involved in managing massive drafts, and the surprising personal connections hidden within his historical and contemporary narratives.
Books recommended by Michael Chabon
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Gentlemen of the road
Discussed“even the ones that seem least likely to be so you know like a book like um gentleman of the road”
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The Yiddish Policemen's Union
The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon is a celebrated alternate history novel that imagines a temporary Jewish settlement established in Sitka, Alaska, during World War II, following the collapse of the Zionist effort in Palestine.
Discussed“you know I wrote an entire 600 plus first draft of the unish policeman's Union that I put aside and started over again”
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Wonder Boys
Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon is a celebrated novel that follows the chaotic life of a blocked, middle-aged creative writing professor struggling to finish his massive second book while dealing with various personal eccentricities.
Discussed“once before with a book and that was with Wonder booys out of nowhere this this family story that I'd heard a few times growing up”
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Books Michael Chabon wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Michael Chabon Talks About 'Moonglow' | The Book Review | 2016-11-18 | 3 |