Episode 128: If the Ship Goes Down, Grab These: Three Books for Our Desert Island

The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast · Mar 19, 2026 · 1h 11m

What books would you want if you were stranded on a desert island?

In this episode, Trevor and Paul each choose three books to take with them into literary isolation: one book they could reread forever, one that would help them maintain their humanity, and one that would give them something to wrestle with for the rest of their lives. Along the way they talk about what kinds of stories might sustain us when the world gets very quiet. Whether you’re imagining your own desert island library or just looking for a few great books to add to your list, join us for a conversation about the books…