NYTIMES (Alexandra Jacobs) - Book Review: ‘Switzy,’ by Emma Cline
In an impressive change of pace, Emma Cline’s new novel gets inside the head of a stoic businessman with dementia.
NYTIMES (Elisabeth Egan) - Harlan Coben’s New Book Is a Tough-Talking Writing Guide
Even a very successful thriller writer fights self-doubt. His new tough-talking writing guide doubles as a memoir that explains why, and how to beat it.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - What MrBeast learned from writing a novel with James Patterson
YouTube superstar Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, joins Morning Joe with author James Patterson to discuss their new novel “The Most Dangerous Games.” The book follows an extreme, life-or-death competition with a prize of $1 billion to save the world from disaster. Donaldson tells Morning Joe he “learned a lot about storytelling and character development” from the project that he’s applying to his videos.
MEGAPHONE (Joe Rogan) - #2549 - Jared Diamond
Jared Diamond, PhD, is a professor, scientist, historian, and author of several books, including “Guns, Germs, and Steel,” “Collapse,” and “Why Is Sex Fun?” His latest book, “Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings,” is available now.www.harpercollins.com/products/profits-prophets-coaches-and-kings-jared-diamondwww.jareddiamond.org Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan. Visit https://ketone.com/Rogan for 30% OFF, or find Ketone-IQ at Target nationwide. Get 30% off + 2 free gifts at https://ARMRA.com/rogan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jared Diamond, PhD, is a professor, scientist, historian, and author of several books, including “Guns, Germs, and Steel,” “Collapse,” and “Why Is Sex Fun?” His latest book, “Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings,” is available now. www.harpercollins.com/products/profits-prophets-coaches-and-kings-jared-diamond www.jareddiamond.org Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan . Visit https://ketone.com/Rogan for 30% OFF, or find Ketone-IQ at Target nationwide. Get 30% off + 2 free gifts at https://ARMRA.com/rogan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesOpen
NYTIMES (MJ Franklin) - How Marlon James Confronted ‘the Story I Was Not Allowed to Live’
With “The Disappearers,” the Booker Prize-winning author has written his most personal novel yet.
NYTIMES (Dwight Garner) - Book Review: ‘The Disappearers,’ by Marlon James
Marlon James’s story of gay experience and murderous homophobia in Jamaica is a maximalist’s banquet — and the Booker Prize winner’s finest book yet.
NYTIMES (Parul Sehgal) - Rachel Cusk Tried to Caricature Natalie Portman. She Only Caricatured Herself.
Her latest novel appears to savage a celebrity. But Cusk has, once again, managed to turn herself into the victim.
NYTIMES (Alexander Nazaryan) - With ‘Killer in the Code,’ Michael Connelly Puts His Reputation on the Line
The novelist Michael Connelly knows he is putting his reputation on the line with the podcast “Killer in the Code.” But despite critics’ skepticism, he finds the evidence “completely convincing.”
NYTIMES (Alexandra Jacobs) - Book Review: ‘Life of M,’ by Rachel Cusk
Though full of details that echo the life and career of Natalie Portman, “Life of M” remains chilly and abstract.
NYTIMES (Alexandra Alter) - Rachel Cusk on Her Novel ‘Life of M,’ Gossip and Natalie Portman
She wanted a “vacation” from herself, so she wrote a novel about a celebrity whose life bears a striking resemblance to Natalie Portman’s. Now it’s tabloid fodder.