Fascinating New Fiction Books

October 2021

We whip around the pod-o-sphere to hear from the novelists writing the most interesting new fiction released in October 2021.

We whip around the pod-o-sphere to hear from the novelists writing the most interesting... more

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

7 CLIPS28 MINS

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Jonathan Franzen on his Exploration of Faith in 'Crossroads'

Jonathon Franzen talks to The New Yorker editor David Remnick about his new novel 'Crossroads', and the central place of faith within the book. From The New Yorker Radio Hour.

Jonathan Franzen on his Exploration of Faith in 'Crossroads'

The New Yorker Radio Hour

4 MINS

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Karl Ove Knausgaard Reads from His New Novel 'The Morning Star'

Norwegian legend Karl Ove Knausgaard reads from his first novel since completing the 'My Struggle' series, 'The Morning Star'. From the podcast City Arts & Lectures.

Karl Ove Knausgaard Reads from His New Novel 'The Morning Star'

City Arts & Lectures

6 MINS

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Claire Vaye Watkins, Author of 'I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness'

Acclaimed writer Claire Vaye Watkins discuss her new autobiographical novel 'I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness' about motherhood, marriage and postpartum depression. From the podcast All of It.

Claire Vaye Watkins, Author of 'I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness'

All Of It

4 MINS

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'Cloud Cuckoo Land' by Anthony Doerr

Anthony Doerr, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'All The Light We Cannot See', describes his new novel 'Cloud Cuckoo Land'. From the podcast Poured Over.

Poured Over

5 MINS

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Lauren Groff on the French Female Poet That Inspired 'Matrix'

Two-time National Book Award finalist Lauren Groff describes the two women who inspired her new novel 'Matrix'. From the podcast The Maris Report.

Lauren Groff on the French Female Poet That Inspired 'Matrix'

The Maris Review

2 MINS

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Ruth Ozeki on Her New Novel 'The Book of Form and Emptiness'

Booker Prize Finalist Ruth Ozeki speaks about her new novel 'The Book of Form And Emptiness'. From the podcast The Colin McEnroe Show.

Ruth Ozeki on Her New Novel 'The Book of Form and Emptiness'

The Colin McEnroe Show

2 MINS

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Dave Eggers on Why 'The Every' Is Only Available at Independent Bookstores

Dave Eggers explains why his new novel 'The Every' - which imagines a world ruled by fictional versions of Amazon and Google - will only be sold in indie bookstores. From the podcast The Maris Report.

Dave Eggers on Why 'The Every' Is Only Available at Independent Bookstores

The Maris Review

2 MINS

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Fascinating New Fiction Books

October 2021

Jonathan Franzen on his Exploration of Faith in 'Crossroads'

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Karl Ove Knausgaard Reads from His New Novel 'The Morning Star'

City Arts & Lectures

Claire Vaye Watkins, Author of 'I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness'

All Of It

'Cloud Cuckoo Land' by Anthony Doerr

Poured Over

Lauren Groff on the French Female Poet That Inspired 'Matrix'

The Maris Review

Ruth Ozeki on Her New Novel 'The Book of Form and Emptiness'

The Colin McEnroe Show

Dave Eggers on Why 'The Every' Is Only Available at Independent Bookstores

The Maris Review

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