Emma Straub on Boy Bands And the Joy of Middle Age

New York Times-bestselling author Emma Straub returns to the show to talk about the nostalgic inspiration for her new novel American Fantasy, why everyone should befriend their childhood crush, and feeling the joy of middle age while surrounded by middle-aged women. Plus, Emma comes armed with recs for what you should read next this summer. 

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Mentioned in this Episode

• American Fantasy by Emma Straub

• This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

• All Adults Here by Emma Straub

• The Vacationers by Emma Straub

• Modern Lovers by Emma Straub

• Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures by Emma Straub

• Other People We Married by Emma Straub

• Gaga Mistake Day by Emma Straub

• Mama Hug by Emma Straub

• Very Good Hats by Emma Straub

• Books Are Magic | Bookstore 

• Country People by Daniel Mason

• North Woods by Daniel Mason 

• Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead

• Whistler by Ann Patchett

• ForeverDoree on Depop

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