On episode 132 Louis Bayard discusses his latest historical novel, The Wildes: a novel in five acts. We talk about our shared affinity for Oscar Wilde, Bayyard's favorite work of Wilde's and we share some recent reads we loved.
In addition, Shannon Bowring, author of Where the Forest Meets the River recommends a favorite read.
Books Recommended:
The Wildes: A Novel In Five Acts by Louis Bayard
James by Percival Everett
Peggy by Rebecca Godfrey with Leslie Jamison
This is Happiness by Niall Williams
Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan
The Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know : the Fathers of Wilde , Yeats and Joyce by Colm Toibin
Louis bayard on social media:
Facebook: Louis bayard
Instagram: @louisbayardauthor
Threads: @louisbayyardauthor
Where the Forest Meets the River by Shannon Bowring
The Woods by Janice Obuchowsky
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