Niko Maragos is a makeup artist and writer. He's drawn to deep, difficult reads—and his taste sometimes means that reading can feel like work, for better or for worse. To meet the challenge, we try to find books that are intellectual and compelling. On this week’s episode, we learn some shocking news about eyebrow trends, plus recommend some books for people who loved Circe or Detransition Baby.

The guest: Niko Maragos

The picks:

The Ingenious Language by Andrea Marcolongo

Green Girl by Kate Zambreno

The World Does Not Require You by Rion Amilcar Scott

Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips

Wake Siren by Nina MacLaughlin

Strip: Poems by Jessica Abughattas

SPOILER ALERT! The winning bookstore is For Keeps, which doesn’t typically sell new books. You should check out their store, however, especially their amazing merch.

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This Episode’s Featured Bookstores:

Beaverdale Books in Des Moines, IA

For Keeps in Atlanta, GA

Papercuts JP in Boston, MA

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