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BSG #56: A Gatsbyness About Him / The Chosen and the Beautiful / Interview with Laura Blackett & Eve Gleichman
Jump into the Jazz Age as the Book Squad discusses The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo, a queer, magical retelling of The Great Gatsby. We tread new and old territory as we talk about perspective, race, sexuality, magic, and both books’ messages. Next, Kelli hosts a delightful interview with Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman, authors of The Very Nice Box. Don’t miss our next very special #Othersode with returning guest Grady Hendrix, author of the new novel The Final Girl Support Group, as we talk about his book and the Scream franchise movies! On our next #Bookpisode, we’ll be joined by writer and book blogger RJ to discuss Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Send your feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
TOC
0:30 – Icebreaker
6:11 – Book intro
8:34 – Hey! Spoilers! Also, how does the story change because of Jordan’s race and sexuality?
20:30 – Magic!
34:10 – What’s the difference in messaging? Also quick writing corner
41:14 – What about that ending?
45:54 – Ratings
47:52 – Interview with Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman
1:20:40 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?
Links:
Bookpage interview: https://bookpage.com/interviews/26361-nghi-vo-science-fiction-fantasy#.YOcv6hNKhz8
made with love by emily, kelli, mary, and susan. <3 thanks to Katelyn Elaine Photography for our group photos.