It’s Time for a Big Ol’ Fall Book Preview
The Book Review

It’s Time for a Big Ol’ Fall Book Preview

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 4, 202649 min
  • Arts & culture

Jordan Baker said it best: “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” In just one short sentence, the character in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” sums up that wonderful feeling of anticipation that comes with autumn. For bookish people, the season comes with its own set of expectations; some of the year’s biggest books are released in September and October. On this episode of the “Book Review” podcast, Joumana Khatib and MJ Franklin join our host, Gilbert Cruz, to go over some of the titles they’re most looking forward to. ...

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I'm Gilbert Cruz and this is the Book Review. Okay. These are my seasons ranked in reverse order. These are specific to me.

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I live in the Northeast. Please do not write in, please do not quibble, please do not argue. Number four, summer, the worst. I've said it before on this podcast, summer is the worst.

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I like vacations. I hate the heats. This is undeniable. Number three, spring, you get that magical feeling in the air.

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