It’s Time for a Big Ol’ Fall Book Preview
4 September - 49 minsJordan Baker said it best: “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”
In just one short sentence, the character in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” sums up that wonderful feeling of anticipation that comes with autumn. For bookish people, the season comes with its own set of expectations; some of the year’s biggest books are released in September and October. On this episode of the “Book Review” podcast, Joumana Khatib and MJ Franklin join our host, Gilbert Cruz, to go over some of the titles they’re most looking forward to.
Books discussed on this episode:
“The Disappearers,” by Marlon James“The Radiance,” by Ayad Akhtar“American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journ...
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