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Every book Suzanne Gluck recommended on podcasts
Suzanne Gluck appears as a guest on People I (Mostly) Admire, where she discusses her professional life in the literary world, representing prominent authors, and managing books that capture public and cultural attention. During the episode, she recommends 'She Said' by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, describing it as Watergate for girls and suggesting that anyone with daughters should make them read it because it details the New York Times reporters breaking the Harvey Weinstein story and the reluctance of women to come forward. Gluck also highlights several novels and memoirs she is proud to represent or discuss. She mentions 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee as a novel that many people know and love, and talks about her excitement at the National Book Awards where Sarah M. Broom was up for an award for her memoir 'The Yellow House.' Additionally, she discusses her client Julia Phillips, whose novel 'Disappearing Earth' was also in contention for fiction awards. Through her podcast appearances, Gluck demonstrates a deep passion for contemporary literature, impactful journalism, and powerful storytelling that elevates diverse voices and important social issues.
Books recommended by Suzanne Gluck
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She Said
She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey is a work of investigative journalism detailing how the New York Times reporters broke the monumental Harvey Weinstein story and uncovered the systemic reluctance of women to come forward with their experiences.
Recommended“I think that for anybody who has daughters, you should make them read 'She Said,' which is Watergate for girls; it's the New York Times reporters writing about breaking the Harvey Weinstein story and the reluctance of women to come forward.”
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Disappearing Earth
Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips is a compelling novel that explores the mysterious disappearance of two young sisters in the remote and rugged landscape of Kamchatka, Russia, examining the profound ripples the event creates through a close-knit community.
Discussed“as was my other client Julia Phillips who wrote disappearing Earth which she was up for fiction”
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Pachinko
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee is a sweeping historical fiction novel that follows four generations of a Korean family living in Japan.
Discussed“well of late one of the novels that I'm very proud of is Pachinko by minjin Lee which I assure you many people you know have read and loved”
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The Yellow House
The Yellow House by Sarah M.
Discussed“um this year at the national book awards I was very excited because I had to duck and run between tables because Sarah Broome who wrote the Memoir of the yellow house was up for a national book award”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Gluck: “I’m a Person Who Can Convince Other People to Do Things” | Episode 10 | People I (Mostly) Admire | 2023-01-23 | 4 |
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Well, of late, one of the novels that I'm very proud of is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, which I assure you many people you know have read and loved.”
“This year at the National Book Awards, I was very excited because I had to duck and run between tables because Sarah Broom, who wrote the memoir The Yellow House, was up for a National Book Award as was my other client, Julia Phillips, who wrote Disappearing Earth, which she was up for fiction.”
“This year at the National Book Awards, I was very excited because I had to duck and run between tables because Sarah Broom, who wrote the memoir The Yellow House, was up for a National Book Award as was my other client, Julia Phillips, who wrote Disappearing Earth, which she was up for fiction.”