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Every book Roman Alam recommended on podcasts
Roman Alam appeared on The Book Review to recommend and discuss several notable works of fiction. First, Roman Alam introduced The juniper tree by Barbara Comyns, highlighting that the novel was reissued earlier in the year by New York Review books. Next, Roman Alam discussed High Dive, a novel written by Jonathan Lee, sharing his thoughts on the book with the podcast audience. Finally, Roman Alam recommended Less, a novel by Andrew Sean Greer, noting that he was prepared to discuss the book alongside Pamela Paul. Through these recommendations, Roman Alam offered listeners insight into his literary tastes, drawing attention to a notable reissue of a classic author as well as contemporary novels that caught his attention. His selections span different narrative styles and storytelling approaches, reflecting an appreciation for varied contemporary and reissued fiction discussed during the podcast conversation.
Books recommended by Roman Alam
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High Dive
High Dive by Jonathan Lee is a gripping historical novel that fictionalizes the real-life 1984 Brighton hotel bombing carried out by the IRA, focusing on the interwoven lives of a fictional bomber, a hotel manager, and a young girl.
Recommended“and then I picked up a book called High Dive by the writer Jonathan Lee”
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Less
Less by Andrew Sean Greer is a comedic and deeply moving Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that follows a middle-aged writer named Arthur Less as he embarks on a chaotic, globe-trotting journey to avoid an ex-boyfriend's wedding.
Recommended“and then the third book I was going to talk about I see Pamela Paul is also prepared to talk about is a novel called less by Andrew Shawn”
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The juniper tree
The juniper tree by Barbara Comyns is a haunting twentieth-century novel that reimagines fairy-tale motifs in a stark, domestic setting characterized by tragedy, resilience, and the uncanny.
Recommended“the first novel that I want to talk about is a book called The juniper tree by Barbara comans and it was reissued earlier this year by New York Review books”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pollan on His Acid Test | The Book Review | 2024-07-18 | 3 |