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Ep. 442 I Put My Readers Through the Ringer with Marlon James
Today on The Stacks, we’re joined by Booker Prize–winning novelist Marlon James to talk about his newest book, The Disappearers. This novel follows a brutal attack on eight gay actors in 1980s Jamaica and the ways it impacts each of the victims. We chat about how he infuses his books with pop culture, what he thinks about people calling his work “difficult,” and why 2026 is the year of the revenge novel. Our book club pick for September is Brother, I’m Dying by Edwidge Danticat. We will be discussing the book with Natalie Green on Wednesday...
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Hey listeners, before we dive into today's episode, I just wanted to let you know, I am back teaching my Understanding Shakespeare class online. It is a six-week course that begins Wednesday, September 23rd, and it is all about learning how to read and understand the work of William Shakespeare. Each class is 90 minutes. We're going to be reading one of my favorite Shakespeare
plays, Richard III. We will focus on three main components that you can find in all of his work, Verse, antithesis, and argument. These elements are crucial to unlocking Shakespeare's work, giving you the confidence you need to read
and enjoy these plays on your own. So if you're interested in learning a little bit more about the bard, join me by going to thestaxpodcast.com slash understanding dash Shakespeare.
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