Feb 8, 2021
Zenobia Neil and I talked for over two hours, and honestly I could have talked to her for the rest of the day. She is fun and hilarious and smart as hell and just plain interesting. Not only that, but the book she chose immediately went on my list of Top Ten books. It was a great read, and an even better bookish conversation.
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Host: Julie Strauss
Guest: Zenobia Neil
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Discussed in this episode:
Skylight is a beloved Los Angeles treasure. Though they are currently closed to in-store browsing, they are still open for online orders. Check out their fantastic lineup of author events, their signed first editions club, or the Coyotes Book Club.
A Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Carroll Avenue (the Victorian neighborhood in Los Angeles where Zenobia grew up)
The Helms Bakery Truck (not book related, but Angelenos of a certain age remember the Helms Bakery Truck with great affection)
Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel
D’aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths by Edgar Parin D’Aulaire
84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
The Iliad of Homer (Zenobia recommends this one on audio)
The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (Look at this awesome graphic adaptation!)
Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
Discussed in our Patreon Conversation:
Clash of the Titans movie (oh, sweet fancy Irishman, there is a version of this movie with heavy metal music and Liam Neeson! Release the kraken!)
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