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Mentioned in 6 episodes

The Night Watch

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Mentioned by

Deborah Treisman

Francis Spufford

Jonathan Hewitt

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by David Perell in the context of Jayne Anne Phillips having just won the Pulitzer Prize for it.

My Top 10 Writing Lessons from 2025

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

when discussing American Indian culture and dry humor.

The 5 Things That Are Ruining Your Meditation (and Your Life) – And How to Handle Them | Bonnie Duran

Mentioned by

Deborah Treisman

as one of Louise Erdrich's books, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2021.

Karen Russell Reads Louise Erdrich

Mentioned by

Deborah Treisman

as one of

Louise Erdrich

's novels, awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2021.

Louise Erdrich Reads Karen Russell

Mentioned by

Francis Spufford

as an example of depicting women's temporary freedoms during wartime that informed aspects of his character Iris.

Francis Spufford: Nonesuch

Recommended by

Anne Bogel

as an Erdrich novel rooted in North Dakota history and inspired by the author's grandfather.

Ep 519: Let's plan a Read the USA project

Mentioned by

Brent Gaysford

as a comparable humorous, gritty fantasy (a Discworld novel) that shares tonal and thematic similarities.

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie - Monsters, the Pope, and a hell of a lot of good jokes!

Mentioned by

Jonathan Hewitt

as a novel by Terry Pratchett with many levels of meaning.

Building a Leadership Library: Reading for Growth as Leaders

Mentioned in the episode description and by

Louise Erdrich

as the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel based in part on her grandfather's letters and life.

Louise Erdrich on Her New Story Collection and the Mystery of Writing

Mentioned by

Francis Spufford

as an exemplar of wartime stories about women's temporary freedoms during war, influencing his depiction of Iris's opportunities.

Book Club: Francis Spufford

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