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  • Reggie Ugwe has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of March 8, 2024.
  • Reggie Ugwe has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of March 8, 2024.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of March 8, 2024.
  • The 3 books Reggie Ugwe has mentioned in the most episodes, as of March 8, 2024: Super Sad True Love Story, American Fiction and Erasure.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Reggie Ugwe aired on March 8, 2024.

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Guest on The Book Review · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Reggie Ugwe appeared on The Book Review podcast on an episode titled Book Club: Lets Talk About Erasure, by Percival Everett in July 2024. During the conversation, Ugwe discussed Percival Everetts novel Erasure, commenting on the characters and the varied concerns driving Everett at that particular point in his career. Ugwe also recommended Gary Shteyngarts satirical novel Super Sad True Love Story, noting that while it differs in tone from Erasure, it came to mind during the discussion. Furthermore, Ugwe touched upon Desmond E. S. Maxwells work American Fiction, expressing regret that the book had not received broader attention earlier, though acknowledging its recent surge in popularity and the clear reasons why cord Jefferson adapted it into such a successful film. Ugwes literary commentary on the podcast highlighted his engagement with contemporary satire, character motivations, and the complex pathways from page to screen in modern storytelling.

Books recommended by Reggie Ugwe

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  1. Super Sad True Love Story

    Gary Shteyngart · Recommended · 1 episode

    Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart is a satirical, near-term dystopian novel set in an America dominated by a social media-driven, crypto-fascist regime.

    Recommended
    “the one that came to mind for me is super sad true love story by Gary steinard which is not quite in the same high paric mode of eraser”
    The Book Review Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘Erasure,’ by Percival Everett 2024-03-08 Listen at 38:21
    Where to get it
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  2. American Fiction

    Desmond E S. Maxwell · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “so it's one of those things too where it it makes me feel like yeah I wish this book had been bigger although now it's getting a lot more attention obviously but I can certainly see what cour Jefferson saw in it and why it made a movie that has become as successful as American fiction has”
    The Book Review Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘Erasure,’ by Percival Everett 2024-03-08 Listen at 7:37
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Erasure

    Percival Everett · Discussed · 1 episode

    Erasure by Percival Everett is a sharp, satirical novel that follows a frustrated African American author whose cynical parody of stereotypical Black literature unexpectedly becomes a massive, mainstream bestseller.

    Discussed
    “like there like he's got a point in his career where like there are other things that are concerning to him”
    The Book Review Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘Erasure,’ by Percival Everett 2024-03-08 Listen at 29:45
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘Erasure,’ by Percival EverettThe Book Review2024-03-083