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Episode 78: The Great American Novel
The idea of the Great American Novel is controversial, passé, hubristic, and . . . always fascinating to talk about. This week, inspired by a recent list of potential candidates for the Great American Novel published in The Atlantic, we dive in and talk about the concept, the history, the list, and our votes for other contenders. What book(s) would get your vote?
Shownotes
Books
* The MANIAC, by Benjamin Labatut
* Lesser Ruins, by Mark Haber
* Border: A Journey to the Edge of Europe, by Kapka Kassabova
* Elixir: In the Valley at the End of Time, by Kapka Kassabova
* To the River: A Balkan…
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