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What is the focus of the Gays Reading podcast hosted by Jason Blitman?
The Gays Reading podcast focuses on amplifying LGBTQIA+ diverse and ally voices, featuring conversations with queer authors and notable figures who discuss their love of books.
Why did Jason Blitman start the Gays Reading podcast?
Jason Blitman started the Gays Reading podcast after leaving an arts and culture organization where he produced book events. He missed engaging with authors and wanted to continue having deeper conversations about books.
What is the premise of the book 'Northern Boy' by Iqbal Hussain?
'Northern Boy' by Iqbal Hussain is a joyful, defiant, and dazzling story about Rafi Aziz, a northern boy dreaming of his name up in lights, described as 'Billy Elliot meets Bollywood.'
What is the theme of 'Good Friends: Bonds That Changed Us and the World' by Priya Volchi?
'Good Friends' explores the importance of platonic friendships, how to develop and maintain them, and their role in our lives, drawing from Western philosophy and thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, and Toni Morrison.
What is unique about the book 'Raising Hare' by Chloe Dalton?
'Raising Hare' is a memoir about Chloe Dalton adopting a hare and finding meaning in the tender and bittersweet relationship with the animal, despite the challenges of raising it without its mother.
What is the premise of 'The Lilac People' by Milo Todd?
'The Lilac People' is a historical fiction novel about a trans man who must navigate survival during the Nazi regime and the Allied occupation while protecting those he loves, set in pre-war Berlin.
What is the plot of 'Flashlight' by Susan Choi?
'Flashlight' is a novel about a father's disappearance, tracing the mystery across time, nations, and memory, following a 10-year-old girl found washed up by the tide after a beach walk with her father, who goes missing.
What is the focus of 'Sucker Punch' by Sachi Kuhl?
'Sucker Punch' is a collection of essays by Sachi Kuhl about her experiences during COVID, including the collapse of her marriage, job loss, and her mother's illness, written with her signature sharp and acerbic wit.
What is the premise of 'The River Has Roots' by Amal El-Mohtar?
'The River Has Roots' is a magical fantasy novel set in a world where rivers hold great importance, exploring themes of climate and sisterhood, written by the co-author of 'This Is How You Lose the Time War.'
What is the theme of 'Vantage Point' by Sarah Sligar?
'Vantage Point' is a suspense thriller described as 'Succession meets Megan Abbott,' focusing on the dramatic downfall of a wealthy and powerful family.
- Jason Blitman from the Gays Reading Podcast is a guest.
- The hosts humorously speculate on Percival Everett's opinion of musicals.
- Jason shares his background and experience entering the world of reading and podcasting.
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