Best John Hardwick Podcasts (2025)

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Lauren Groff Reads Elizabeth Hardwick 1:12:03

3h ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Lauren Groff joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Faithful,” by Elizabeth Hardwick, which was published in The New Yorker in 1979. Groff’s works of fiction include the novels “Fates and Furies” and “Matrix,” both of which were finalists for the National Book Award, and “The Vaster Wilds,” which was published in 2023. A new story collecti…

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BRETTCON: "Hound of the Baskerviiles" Panel 40:39

2d ago40:39

40:39

From the 2024 Brettcon event, James Faulkner (Stapleton), Kristoffer Tabori (Sir Henry Baskerville) and Alastair Duncan (Dr. Mortimer) regale and excite the live audience with touching and hilarious stories from the filming of The Hound of the Baskervilles. (Recorded on May 25, 2024 in Guildford, England.) Full Video: https://youtu.be/SmZRONsfNsk T…

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Tony Hale 1:28:52

11d ago1:28:52

1:28:52

Mr. Tony Hale (Arrested Development, Veep, Inside Out 2) is a FANTASTIC guest who not only is a lifelong overthinker but has really great insight and advice for those gifted with a surplus of thoughts, ESPECIALLY in the middle of the night when the "what ifs" start poking at ya! His new film "Sketch" is in theaters August 6th and he cohosts the Ext…

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BRETTCON: Production Panel 1:03:43

18d ago1:03:43

1:03:43

From the 2024 Brettcon event, friend of the show and panel guest host, Keith Frankel (author of Granada's Greatest Detective) speaks to directors David Carson, Patrick Lau, John Gorrie, John Bruce, writer Gary Hopkins and associate producer Stuart Doughty who discuss their time on the Granada series and their memories of Jeremy Brett. (Recorded on …

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Tom Lennon and Guitars! 53:25

27d ago53:25

53:25

The podcast just wouldn't be the podcast without Tom Lennon! OF COURSE you know Tom from Reno 911, The State, @midnight, the first ever episode of this very podcast, and a million movies that he's acted in and/or written...but he is ALSO quite the guitar wizard. At Chris's request, Tom brought one of his fancy guitars to give Chris a couple of poin…

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Souvankham Thammavongsa Reads Samanta Schweblin 48:30

1M ago48:30

48:30

Souvankham Thammavongsa joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Size of Things,” by Samanta Schweblin (translated, from the Spanish, by Megan McDowell), which was published in The New Yorker in 2017. Thammavongsa is a Laotian Canadian writer. Her publications include the poetry collections “Light” and “Cluster” and the story collection “How…

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BRETTCON: Actors Panel 44:32

1M ago44:32

44:32

Gus and Luke join us to introduce this very special conversation from the 2024 Brettcon event, in which they spoke with Joanna David (Susan Cushing in The Cardboard Box), Jack Klaff (The Hon. Philip Green in The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax) and Vernon Dobtcheff (Mendelstam in The Six Napoleons) who discussed their time on the Granada serie…

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Sparks Returns! 1:17:03

1M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

It's Sparks! The Band!! Russell and Ron Mael are back on the podcast to talk about their new album, "Mad!" (available now), going out on their big world tour, and how it's possible to overthink things and STILL just move forward anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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BRETTCON: Granada TV Panel 48:58

2M ago48:58

48:58

From the 2024 Brettcon event, we are joined on stage by director of photography Lawrence Jones, sound recordist Martin Kay, boom operator David Eve, and costume designers Kayt Turner and Esther Dean who discuss their work on the Granada series and their time with Jeremy Brett. (Recorded on May 25, 2024 in Guildford, England.) FULL VIDEO: https://yo…

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Ben Schwartz 1:28:23

2M ago1:28:23

1:28:23

It’s the first episode of a new era! And what better way to start than with the hilarious and wonderful Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog, Parks and Rec, The Afterparty) discussing improv and how you don’t have TIME to overthink it. Find Ben's live show dates at rejectedjokes.com! Oh, and PS, the pre-show intro on this ep is probably a weeeeeee long…

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Hello? Hello? Is this thing on?? 26:02

2M ago26:02

26:02

Aaaaaaaaand we’re back!! PHEW! That was a quick three years! Chris starts this new podcast chapter with a minisode that explains the decision to hit the pause button and focus on being a dad after the birth of his daughter in 2022, why he wanted to come back now, and what to expect with the new show. I mean, it’s pretty much like the old show, but …

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Edwidge Danticat Reads Zadie Smith 44:06

2M ago44:06

44:06

Edwidge Danticat joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Two Men Arrive in a Village,” by Zadie Smith, which was published in The New Yorker in 2016. Danticat, a MacArthur Fellow and a winner of the Vilcek Prize in Literature, has published six books of fiction, including “Breath, Eyes, Memory,” “The Farming of Bones,” “Claire of the Sea Light,…

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Hugh Bonneville: A Sherlockian Conversation 23:40

3M ago23:40

23:40

Hugh Bonneville, renowned for his roles in Downton Abbey and the Paddington films, speaks to Gus about his new collection of Sherlock Holmes audiobooks as well as an early acting credit as Victor Savage, opposite Jeremy Brett, in Granada's adaptation of The Dying Detective. Find "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get …

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Yiyun Li Reads William Trevor 1:11:01

3M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Yiyun Li joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Piano Tuner’s Wives,” by William Trevor, which was published in The New Yorker in 1995. Li has published eight books of fiction, including the novels “Must I Go” and “Book of Goose,” a winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, and the story collection “Wednesday’s Child,” which was a fina…

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David Wright Faladé Reads Madeleine Thien 1:16:54

4M ago1:16:54

1:16:54

David Wright Faladé joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Lu, Reshaping,” by Madeleine Thien, which was published in The New Yorker in 2021. Falade is the author of the novels “Black Cloud Rising” and “The New Internationals,” and the nonfiction work “Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesav…

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Jeremy Brett & Gary Leach - A Sherlockian Conversation 45:48

4M ago45:48

45:48

In 1985, Gary Leach sat down with Jeremy Brett for an impromptu interview on the Baker Street set. What followed was an insightful conversation on wide-ranging topics including the actor's background and training, performance style, thoughts on playing the Great Detective, and his hopes and dreams for the future. A sincere thanks to Gary for sharin…

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Paul Theroux Reads V. S. Pritchett 1:05:25

5M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Paul Theroux joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Necklace,” by V. S. Pritchett, which was published in The New Yorker in 1958. Theroux’s nonfiction books include “The Great Railway Bazaar” and “On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey.” A winner of the James Tait Black Award and the Whitbread Prize, he has published thirty-nine books o…

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The Secret of Sherlock Holmes - Part 2 2:13:02

5M ago2:13:02

2:13:02

In part two of our Secret coverage, Gus and Luke dive even deeper into the play, sharing rare ephemera from the show, including previously unheard recordings of Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke. We also hear a formerly unreleased Secret discussion with the late author David Stuart Davies. And, our producer David joins us for Mrs. Hudson’s Housekee…

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The Secret of Sherlock Holmes - Part 1 1:37:48

5M ago1:37:48

1:37:48

In part one of our investigation into the hit stage play (which ran between 1988 and 1989 in London’s West End), we explore the secrets behind the making of this very special production - which was near and dear to the heart of Jeremy Brett. We also share recollections from the creative team behind The Secret and examine the trials and tribulations…

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Anne Enright Reads John McGahern 1:07:34

6M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Anne Enright joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Sierra Leone,” by John McGahern, which was published in The New Yorker in 1977. Enright, a winner of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and the Man Booker Prize, among others, has published eleven books of fiction, including the story collection “Yesterday’s Weather” and the novels …

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Jennifer Egan Reads Margaret Atwood 1:07:24

7M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Jennifer Egan joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Kat,” by Margaret Atwood, which was published in The New Yorker in 1990. Egan’s books of fiction include “The Keep,” “A Visit from the Goon Squad,” “Manhattan Beach,” and “The Candy House.” She is a winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pulitzer Prize, and the Andrew Carnegie…

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BRETTCON: Adventures Series Panel 45:32

8M ago45:32

45:32

In this panel from the 2024 BrettCon event, we are joined by on stage by actors Betsy Brantley (The Dancing Men), Alison Skilbeck (The Naval Treaty), Michael Carter (A Scandal in Bohemia), and Matthew Solon (The Norwood Builder) who discuss their work on the Granada series and their time with Jeremy Brett and David Burke. (Recorded on May 25, 2024 …

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Ayşegül Savaş Reads Tessa Hadley 1:24:40

8M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

Ayşegül Savaş joins Deborah Treisman to discuss “An Abduction,” by Tessa Hadley, which was published in The New Yorker in 2012. Savaş has published three novels, “Walking on the Ceiling,” “White on White,” and “The Anthropologists,” and one nonfiction book, “The Wilderness,” an essay and memoir about the first forty days of motherhood. A collection…

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Aleksandar Hemon Reads ZZ Packer 1:17:11

9M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Aleksandar Hemon joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Drinking Coffee Elsewhere,” by ZZ Packer, which was published in The New Yorker in 2000. Hemon, a winner of a MacArthur Fellowship and a PEN/W. G. Sebald Award, among others, is the author of eight books, including the novels “The Lazarus Project” and “The World and All It Holds,” the sto…

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Rebecca Makkai Reads Jhumpa Lahiri 1:18:50

10M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

Rebecca Makkai joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Third and Final Continent,” by Jhumpa Lahiri, which was published in The New Yorker in 1999. Makkai is the author of the story collection “Music for Wartime” and the novels “The Borrower,” “The Hundred Year House,” “The Great Believers,” for which she won the Andrew Carnegie Medal for E…

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Louise Erdrich Reads Karen Russell 1:12:47

11M ago1:12:47

1:12:47

Louise Erdrich joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Haunting Olivia,” by Karen Russell, which was published in The New Yorker in 2005. Erdrich's novels include “The Round House,” which won the National Book Award in 2012, and “The Night Watchman,” which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2021. She will publish a new novel, “The Mi…

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David Sedaris Reads George Saunders 46:59

1y ago46:59

46:59

David Sedaris joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Love Letter,” by George Saunders, which was published in The New Yorker in 2020. Sedaris is the author of more than a dozen books of essays, memoirs, and diaries, including, most recently, “A Carnival of Snackery” and “Happy-Go-Lucky.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Nathan Englander Reads Chris Adrian 1:04:19

1y ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Nathan Englander joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Every Night for a Thousand Years,” by Chris Adrian, which was published in The New Yorker in 1997. Englander is the author of five books of fiction, including the novel “kaddish.com” and the story collection “What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank,” which was a finalist for the …

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BRETTCON 2024: A Trip Report 1:36:16

1y ago1:36:16

1:36:16

In this special trip report episode, we share our thoughts on the recent BrettCon event held in Guildford on May 25, 2024 which celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Granada series with its cast and creators (including clips from the panels). We also discuss our further adventures in England which included meeting with friends of the podcast, a Sh…

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André Alexis Reads Alice Munro 1:38:34

1y ago1:38:34

1:38:34

André Alexis joins Deborah Treisman for a special tribute to Alice Munro, who died in May at age ninety-two. Alexis reads and discusses “Before the Change,” by Munro, which was published in The New Yorker in 1998. Alexis’s works of fiction include “Fifteen Dogs,” which won the Giller Prize, “Days by Moonlight,” and the story collection “The Night P…

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The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part 3 1:39:13

1y ago1:39:13

1:39:13

In the conclusion of our 3-part coverage of the Hound of the Baskervilles, we present a long-form, uncensored, Sherlockian Conversation with all the members of the cast and crew we spoke with in Part 01. James Faulkner who played our villain Stapleton, William Ilkley who played the escaped convict Seldon, costume designer Kayt Turner, writer Trevor…

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Rachel Cusk Reads Marguerite Duras 54:38

1+ y ago54:38

54:38

Rachel Cusk joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss "The Bible" and “The Stolen Pigeons” by Marguerite Duras, which were translated from the French, by Deborah Treisman, and published in *The New Yorker* in 2006 and 2007. Cusk is a winner of the Whitbread First Novel Award and the Somerset Maugham Award, and is the author of five books of nonfic…

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The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part 2 2:28:57

1+ y ago2:28:57

2:28:57

In part two of our Hound extravaganza, Luke and Gus explore and analyze the challenges of bringing this monstrous tale to the screen. Also, we discuss BrettCon, the second Potter and Potter Sherlockian auction, other Hound adaptations, and more! Plus, many fascinating listener telegrams! Please remember to like and subscribe! Submit feedback to con…

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The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part 1 1:59:22

1+ y ago1:59:22

1:59:22

In the first installment of our 3-part coverage of this 2-hour telefilm (!), Holmes and Watson journey into the heart of darkness (aka Dartmoor) to investigate the legendary spectral Hound of the Baskervilles. We also hear recollections from numerous cast and crew members about the making of this very special (if slightly troubled) episode of the G…

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David Bezmozgis Reads Sarah Shun-lien Bynum 1:08:35

1+ y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

David Bezmozgis joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Likes,” by Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, which was published in The New Yorker in 2017. Bezmozgis is a filmmaker and writer. He has published two story collections and two novels, “The Free World,” which was a finalist for the Governor General's Award and the Giller Prize, and “The Betrayers,” wh…

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Greg Jackson Reads Jennifer Egan 1:14:37

1+ y ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Greg Jackson joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Safari,” by Jennifer Egan, which was published in The New Yorker in 2010. Jackson has published a story collection, “Prodigals,” and a novel “The Dimension of a Cave,” which was one of The New Yorker's Best Books of 2023. He has been publishing in the magazine since 2014. Learn about your ad …

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Sterling HolyWhiteMountain Reads Roberto Bolaño 1:09:13

1+ y ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Sterling HolyWhiteMountain joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Labyrinth,” by Roberto Bolaño, translated from the Spanish by Chris Andrews, which was published in The New Yorker in 2012. HolyWhiteMountain is a Jones Lecturer at Stanford, and grew up on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-ch…

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The Case of the 40th Anniversary Celebration 10:06

1+ y ago10:06

10:06

The 40th anniversary of the Granada Sherlock Holmes series is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with your friends at the Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes Podcast! We are planning something special and in this episode we briefly discuss our plans and ideas for celebration (which we have affectionately named BRETTCON) including a gathering of…

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Rivka Galchen Reads Aleksandar Hemon 1:06:54

1+ y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

In the two hundredth episode of the New Yorker Fiction Podcast, Rivka Galchen joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Bees, Part 1,” by Aleksandar Hemon, which was published in The New Yorker in 2002. Galchen’s books include the story collection “American Innovations” and the novel “Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch.” Learn about your a…

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June Wyndham Davies: A Sherlockian Conversation 47:48

1+ y ago47:48

47:48

In this very special episode, we are thrilled to present our conversation with series producer and show-runner June Wyndham Davies. At the request of Granada chairman David Plowright, June began producing the show in 1986 ("The Return") and shepherded an incredible 22 stories from page to screen. Here, she recalls growing up in Cardiff, her history…

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Teju Cole Reads Anne Carson 52:56

1+ y ago52:56

52:56

Teju Cole joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “1=1,” by Anne Carson, which was published in The New Yorker in 2016. Cole’s novels include “Open City” and “Tremor,” which was published this year. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Deborah Treisman

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The Case of the Abbey Treasure 1:21:19

1+ y ago1:21:19

1:21:19

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson receive a mysterious letter in this rare video produced by Granada Television in 1988 for the Abbey National Bank. View full video of The Case of the Abbey Treasure (with Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke) here: https://youtu.be/JLFaqqpB7zE In this episode of the podcast, we welcome our friend and podcast producer Dav…

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Margaret Atwood Reads Mavis Gallant, Live 1:19:09

2y ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Margaret Atwood joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Varieties of Exile,” by Mavis Gallant, which was published in The New Yorker in 1976. Atwood is the author of more than forty books of poetry and fiction, including the novels “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “The Testaments” and the story collection “Old Babes in the Wood,” which was published e…

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Lucinda Rosenfeld Reads Annie Ernaux 45:31

2y ago45:31

45:31

Lucinda Rosenfeld joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Returns,” by Annie Ernaux, translated from the French by Deborah Treisman, which was published in The New Yorker in 20233. Rosenfeld is the author of five novels, including “I’m So Happy for You” and “Class.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Andrew O’Hagan Reads Donald Antrim 1:16:11

2y ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Andrew O’Hagan joins Deborah Treisman to discuss “An Actor Prepares,” by Donald Antrim, which was published in The New Yorker in 1999. O’Hagan is the author of six novels, including “The Illuminations” and “Mayflies,” which was published in 2020 and won the Los Angeles Times Christopher Isherwood Prize. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org…

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David Means Reads Lorrie Moore 1:00:16

2y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

David Means joins Deborah Treisman to discuss “Face Time,” by Lorrie Moore, which was published in The New Yorker in 2020. Means is the author of a novel and six story collections, including “Instructions for a Funeral” and “Two Nurses, Smoking,” which came out in 2022. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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George Saunders Reads Claire Keegan 1:11:10

2y ago1:11:10

1:11:10

George Saunders joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “So Late in the Day,” by Claire Keegan, which was published in The New Yorker in 2022. Saunders is the author of the novel “Lincoln in the Bardo,” and five story collections, including “Tenth of December” and “Liberation Day,” which came out last year. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.…

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The Bruce Partington Plans 2:50:27

2y ago2:50:27

2:50:27

Together with Brother Mycroft and Inspector Bradstreet, Holmes and Watson venture into the London fog to solve the mystery of the missing Bruce Partington submarine plans. In this podcast we hear fond recollections from director John Gorrie, actor Jonathan Newth (Col. Valentine Walter) and Amanda Waring (Ms. Violet Westbury). Also, Gus and Luke exa…

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Ottessa Moshfegh Reads David Means 1:00:55

2y ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Ottessa Moshfegh joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Two Ruminations on a Homeless Brother,” by David Means, which was published in The New Yorker in 2017. Moshfegh is the author of four novels, including “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” and “Lapvona.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Jonas Hassen Khemiri Reads Vladimir Nabokov 56:32

2+ y ago56:32

56:32

Jonas Hassen Khemiri joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “A Slice of Life,” by Vladimir Nabokov, translated from the Russian text of 1925, by Dmitri Nabokov, in collaboration with the author, which was published in The New Yorker in 1976. Khemiri is a Swedish fiction writer and playwright whose novels include “The Family Clause” and “Everyth…

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