He Read She Read

This week on He Read She Read® JP unpack Meg Mason’s latest book, Sophie Standing There, about sound technician, Sophie, who works at a literary festival. They discuss the structure of the book, the choices Mason made around character, and the complexities of parasocial relationships.
And of course, they share their latest book recommendations.
 
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This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah tackle Frank Herbert’s 1965 science fiction epic, Dune. They discuss the bestselling series, why science fiction is so enduring and the recent popularly of fantasy and romantasy. As always, they wrap up with some new book recommendations.
 
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This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are joined by investigative journalist, Louise Milligan, to unpack Helen Garner’s controversial 1995 book, The First Stone. They discuss the issue at the centre of the book, the approach Garner took, her distinctive writing style and whether it would have been published today.
 
Louise then provides some book recommendations.
 
You can follow Louise @milliganreports
 
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This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah are blasting off into outer space and deep-diving Taylor Jenkin-Reid’s latest novel Atmosphere. They discuss what they like and dislike about the commercial blockbuster and how they would rewrite the ending.

Recommendations:
Sarah recommended Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead.
JP recommended Seascraper by Benjamin Wood. 
And he snuck in a bonus recommendation Train Dreams by Denis Johnson and The Elements by John Boyne. 
 
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This week on He Read She Read® JP and Sarah dive into one of the most talked about books of the year, Lily King’s Heart the Lover. They discuss why it has captured so many hearts around the world and why it is so loved. JP explains his pet peeve of literary references in novels and Sarah explains her allergic reaction to the protagonist’s love interest at the beginning of the novel. They risk cancellation by unpacking whether the tear-inducing ending was earned or emotionally manipulative.

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