Discussion Notes: The Wreck at Goat’s Head This week’s story: The Wreck at Goat’s Head by Alexandra Manglis Next week’s story: The Enchanted Forest by Brian Crawford Rated: Clean Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss “The Wreck at Goat’s Head” by Alexandra Manglis, which was recommended by last our previous episode’s guest, Carina Saxon. The story... The post Ep 175: The Wreck at Goat’s Head by Alexandra Manglis appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

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The Wreck at Goat's Head - Alexandra Manglis - Literary Roadhouse Ep 175

Discussion Notes: The Effluent Engine This week’s story: The Effluent Engine by N.K. Jemisin Next week’s story: The Wreck at Goat’s Head by Alexandra Manglis Rated: Clean This week we welcome Carina Saxon to the podcast to discuss “The Effluent Engine” by N. K. Jemisin Carina is a content writer. She formerly a Professor of... The post Ep 174: The Effluent Engine by N.K. Jemisin appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

The Effluent Engine - N. K. Jemisin - Literary Roadhouse Ep 174

Discussion Notes: Enid & Floyd & the Moon This week’s story: Enid & Floyd & the Moon by Jeanne Shoemaker Next week’s story: The Effluent Engine by N.K. Jemisin Rated: Clean This week we welcome Caitlin Hamilton Summie to the podcast to discuss a story she recommends: “Enid & Floyd & the Moon” by Jeanne... The post Ep 173: Enid & Floyd & the Moon by Jeanne Shoemaker appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Enid & Floyd & the Moon - Jeanne Shoemaker - Literary Roadhouse Ep 173

Discussion Notes: Good Country People This week’s story: Good Country People by Flannery O’Connor Next week’s story: Enid & Floyd & the Moon by Jeanne Shoemaker Rated: Explicit Language “Good Country People” centers around a mother and daughter, and their neighbors who are also their farm staff. The characters fall into categories with two very... The post Ep 172: Good Country People by Flannery O’Connor appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Ep 172: Good Country People by Flannery O’Connor

Discussion Notes: Sole Solution This week’s story: Sole Solution by Eric Frank Russell Next week’s story: Good Country People by Flannery O’Connor Rated: Clean Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss “Sole Solution” by Eric Frank Russell, which was submitted by a listener named Mark who also watched the live recording and participated in the discussion through... The post Ep 171: Sole Solution by Eric Frank Russell appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Sole Solution - Eric Frank Russell - Literary Roadhouse Ep 171

Discussion Notes: Mr Salary This week’s story: Mr Salary by Sally Rooney Next week’s story: Sole Solution by Eric Frank Russell Rated: Explicit Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss “Mr Salary” by Sally Rooney, who has been described as the first great writer of the millennial generation. All three hosts loved Rooney’s style, though Andy had... The post Ep 170: Mr Salary by Sally Rooney appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Mr Salary - Sally Rooney - Literary Roadhouse Ep 170

Discussion Notes: Girls, at Play This week’s story: Girls, At Play by Celeste Ng Next week’s story: Mr Salary by Sally Rooney Rated: Explicit This week we welcomed short story author Beth Mayer onto the show to discuss one of her favorite short stories, “Girls, at Play” by Celeste Ng. Beth Mayer’s short story collection... The post Ep 169: Girls, at Play by Celeste Ng appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Girls, at Play - Celeste Ng - Literary Roadhouse Ep 169

Discussion Notes: Javi This week’s story: Javi by Han Ong Next week’s story: Girls, At Play by Celeste Ng Rated: Clean Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss “Javi” by Han Ong, which was featured in The New Yorker on June 3rd, 2019. The meditative story follows a 14 year old migrant boy, Javi, who works for... The post Ep 168: Javi by Han Ong appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Javi - Han Ong - Literary Roadhouse Ep 168

Discussion Notes: Granma’s Porch by Alexia Tolas This week’s story: Granma’s Porch by Alexia Tolas Next week’s story: Javi by Han Ong Rated: Clean Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss the 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize “Granma’s Porch” by Alexia Tolas. It’s the story of Helena, a Bahamanian teenager on the island of Long Island who... The post Ep 167: Granma’s Porch by Alexia Tolas appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Granma's Porch - Alexia Tolas - Literary Roadhouse Ep 167

Discussion Notes: The Red Tower by Thomas Ligotti This week’s story: The Red Tower by Thomas Ligotti Next week’s story: Granma’s Porch by Alexia Tolas Rated: Clean At the request of a listener, Andy, Gerald, and Anais discuss “The Red Tower” by Thomas Ligotti. Andy, who was looking forward to reading a Ligotti short story,... The post Ep 166: The Red Tower by Thomas Ligotti appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

The Red Tower - Thomas Ligotti - Literary Roadhouse Ep 166

Discussion Notes: The Escape This week’s story: The Escape by John L’Heureux Next week’s story: The Red Tower by Thomas Ligotti Rated: Clean Andy, Gerald, and Anais discuss “The Escape” by John L’Heureux. “The Escape” is the brilliantly told story of Eddie Prior, a pragmatic family man who faces Parkinson’s in late life and grapples... The post The Escape | John L’Heureux | Literary Roadhouse Ep 165 appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

The Escape - John L’Heureux - Literary Roadhouse Ep 165

Discussion Notes: Ross Perot and China This week’s story: Ross Perot and China by Ben Lerner Next week’s story: The Escape by John L’Heureux Rated: Clean Andy, Gerald, and Anais discuss “Ross Perot and China” by Ben Lerner. Gerald and Andy did not care for the story which Anais loved. In particular she loved the... The post Ross Perot and China | Ben Lerner | Literary Roadhouse Ep 164 appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Ross Perot and China - Ben Lerner - Literary Roadhouse Ep 164

Discussion Notes: Three Friends in a Hammock This week’s story: Three Friends in a Hammock by April Ayers Lawson Next week’s story: Ross Perot and China by Ben Lerner Rated: Clean Andy, Gerald, and Anais discuss “Three Friends in a Hammock” by April Ayers Lawson and dig into themes centered on friendship and whether or... The post Three Friends in a Hammock | April Ayers Lawson | Literary Roadhouse Ep 163 appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Three Friends in a Hammock - April Ayers Lawson - Literary Roadhouse Ep 163

Discussion Notes: The Palm Tree Bandit This week’s story: The Palm Tree Bandit by Nnedi Okorafor Next week’s story: Three Friends in a Hammock by April Ayers Lawson Rated: Clean Andy, Gerald, and Anais discuss “The Palm Tree Bandit” by Nnedi Okorafor. This African fairytale enchants all three hosts alike. Anais appreciated the story’s feminist... The post The Palm Tree Bandit | Nnedi Okorafor | Literary Roadhouse Ep 162 appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

The Palm Tree Bandit - Nnedi Okorafor - Literary Roadhouse Ep 162

Discussion Notes: The Demon Lover This week’s story: The Demon Lover by Elizabeth Bowen Next week’s story: The Palm Tree Bandit by Nnedi Okorafor Rated: Clean Andy, Gerald, and Anais discuss “The Demon Lover” by Elizabeth Bowen. “The Demon Lover” is Bowen’s most anthologized story. Published in 1945, this frightful tale is set in World... The post The Demon Lover | Elizabeth Bowen | Literary Roadhouse Ep 161 appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

The Demon Lover - Elizabeth Bowen - Literary Roadhouse Ep 161

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