Discussion Notes: Black Leopard Red Wolf For this discussion we read Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James. In two weeks we will read The Bridegroom Was a Dog by Yoko Tawada. Rated: Exlicit. SUPER Explicit! We were supposed to release this bo

Exit West - Mohsin Hamid - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 25

Mar 15th, 2019 1h 1m

Discussion Notes: Exit West In January we read Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. Next month we will read Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James. Rated: Clean Gerald, Anais, and Colette discuss Exit West by Mohsin Hamid, which was short listed for the

Milkman - Anna Burns - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 24

Feb 1st, 2019 57m 45s

Discussion Notes: Milkman In January we read Milkman by Anna Burns. Next month we will read Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. Rated: Adult Themes, Clean-ish Language Gerald, Anais, and Colette discuss the 2018 Booker prize winner Milkman by Anna Burns

American Pastoral - Philip Roth - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 23

Jan 4th, 2019 58m 14s

Discussion Notes: American Pastoral In December we read American Pastoral by Philip Roth. Next month we will read Milkman by Anna Burns. Rated: Adult Themes, Clean Language Gerald, Anais, and Colette discuss American Pastoral by Philip Roth, th

Sing, Unburied, Sing - Jesmyn Ward - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 22

Dec 9th, 2018 1h 1m

Discussion Notes: Sing, Unburied, Sing In November we read Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward. Next month we will read American Pastoral by Philip Roth. Rated: Difficult Themes, One F-bomb Gerald, Anais, and Colette discuss Sing, Unburied, Sin

azy Rich Asians - Kevin Kwan - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 21

Nov 2nd, 2018 1h 13m

Discussion Notes: Crazy Rich Asians In October we read Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Next month we will read Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward. Rated: Explicit Gerald, Anais, and Colette discuss Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Though not

Manhattan Beach - Jennifer Egan - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 20

Oct 5th, 2018 1h 7m

Discussion Notes: Manhattan Beach In September we read Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. Next month we will read Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Rated: Explicit This week we welcome back Colette Sartor who joined us on the weekly short story d

Here Comes the Sun - Nicole Dennis-Benn - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 19

Sep 7th, 2018 45m 30s

Discussion Notes: Here Comes the Sun In August we read Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn. Next month we will read Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. Rated: Explicit This week the bookclub makes due with just Gerald and Anais! In spite of

Reservoir 13 - Jon McGregor - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 18

Aug 3rd, 2018 45m 58s

Discussion Notes: Reservoir 13 In July we read Reservoir 13 by Jon McGregor. Next month we will read Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn Rated: Clean Winner of the 2017 Costa Novel Award, Reservoir 13 by Jon McGregor challenges reader expe

The Sympathizer - Viet Thanh Nguyen - LRH Bookclub Ep 17

Jul 6th, 2018 48m 1s

Discussion Notes: The Sympathizer In June we read The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Next month we will read Reservoir 13 by Jon McGregor. Rated: Explicit Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize, this gripping novel centers around a mole in the Vi

The Heirs - Susan Rieger - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 16

Jun 1st, 2018 41m

Discussion Notes: The Heirs Next month’s novel: The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen Rated: Adult Themes In May we read The Heirs by Susan Rieger, a character-driven novel chock full of thrilling plot twists. Gerald and Anais were joined by gue

Lincoln in the Bardo - George Saunders - LRHBC Ep 15

May 4th, 2018 38m 31s

Discussion Notes: Lincoln in the Bardo Next month’s novel: The Heirs by Susan Rieger Rated: Explicit The bookclub read the 2017 Man Booker Prize winner Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. The hosts are split with Anais vehemently defending

Swing Time - Zadie Smith - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 14

Apr 6th, 2018 1h 1m

Discussion Notes: Swing TimeNext month’s novel: Lincoln in the Bardo by George SaundersRated: CleanOn today’s show, Anais, Gerald, and Tamara discuss Zadie Smith’s Swing Time, a vibrant story about race, class, and long-term friendship. All

The Association of Small Bombs - Karan Mahajan - LRH Bookclub Ep 13

Mar 9th, 2018 51m 55s

Discussion Notes: The Association of Small BombsNext month’s novel: Swing Time by Zadie SmithRated: Explicit themes and languageThe Literary Roadhouse Bookclub is back after a (year) long hiatus! And we’ve made some behind the scenes staff

White Light - Vanessa Garcia - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 12

Mar 14th, 2017 59m 17s

Discussion Notes: White LightNext month’s novel: The Association of Small Bombs by Karan MahajanRated: Explicit themes and languageOn today’s show, Anais, Gerald, and Maya gush over this literary novel that delves into the artistic process,

A Head Full of Ghosts - Paul Tremblay - LRH Bookclub Ep 11

Jan 23rd, 2017 1h 6m

Discussion Notes: A Head Full of GhostsWe’re back! Listen to the opening clip to learn more about our break and what you can do to prevent future breaks. Namely, support us! Either at patreon.com/literaryroadhouse and/or by leaving a review on

Underground Airlines - Ben Winters - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 10

Oct 7th, 2016 1h 3m

Discussion Notes: Underground AirlinesNext month’s novel: A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul TremblayRated: CleanNa’amen Gobert TilahunThis month we welcome Na’amen Gobert Tilahun, a California-based writer whose words have appeared in io9.com,

The Trouble with Goats and Sheep - Joanna Cannon - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 9

Sep 21st, 2016 39m 41s

Discussion Notes: The Trouble with Goats and SheepNext month’s novel: Underground Airlines by Ben WintersRated: CleanTamara WoodsThis month we welcome back Tamara Woods, author of The Shaping of an Angry Black Woman, and writer behind the

God Help the Child - Toni Morrison - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 7

Aug 29th, 2016 29m 48s

Discussion Notes: God Help the ChildNext month’s novel: The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna CannonRated: Adult ThemesLovelyn BettisonThis month we’re joined by Lovelyn Bettison, author of Perfect Family and The Box. She is an avid r

Tram 83 - Fiston Mwanza Mujila - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 7

Jul 1st, 2016 57m

Discussion Notes: Tram 83Next month’s novel: God Help the Child by Toni MorrisonRated: ExplicitThis month we discuss Tram 83 with John McCoy, host of Sophomore Lit, a podcast about your tenth grade reading list. Follow John on twitter @trace

The Sellout - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 5

May 16th, 2016 56m 54s

Discussion Notes: The SelloutNext Month’s novel is Sleeping on Jupiter by Anuradha RoyRated: Explicit for Adult Themes and LanguageOur guest this month couldn’t make it, but Anais, Maya, and Gerald dove in to this dark satire by Paul Beatty.

Literary Roadhouse Discussions with Karan Bajaj

May 2nd, 2016 46m 13s

Guest: Karan BajajRated: CleanThis week we have a treat for you! Literary Roadhouse Discussions in a new intermittent extra podcast where we discuss literature and writing with authors and other literary figures. Our first guest is Karan Ba

Your Heart is a Muscle The Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa - LRH Bookclub Ep 4

Apr 1st, 2016 53m 20s

Discussion Notes: Your Heart is a Muscle The Size of a FistNext Month’s novel is The Sellout by Paul BeattyRated: CleanThis month author Michael La Ronn joins us to discuss Sunil Yapa’s novel, Your Heart is a Muscle The Size of a Fist. In ad

Discussing Inheritance by Lan Samantha Chang - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 3

Mar 5th, 2016 46m 38s

Rated: This episode has adult themes but does not have adult languageYay! The Literary Roadhouse Bookclub is here and this month we discussed the novel Inheritance by Lan Samantha Chang. Tamara Woods joins us for this weeks bookclub discussio

Fates and Furies - Lauren Groff - Literary Roadhouse Bookclub Ep 2

Feb 5th, 2016 1h 4m

Rated Explicit for Adult Themes and LanguageThis month Roz Morris joins us as guest co-host. She is a ghost writer, writing teacher and author of My Memories of a Future Life and Lifeform Three. She was a wonderful addition to this weeks discu