‘Life of M’ by Rachel Cusk, With Gregg Rosenthal
Anthony Jeselnik discusses Rachel Cusk's novel 'Life of M' with his best friend and former co-host Gregg Rosenthal, diving into the book's themes and controversy surrounding its release, as well as sharing their personal thoughts on the book. Jeselnik and Rosenthal also talk about their reading habits and experiences with other books, including those by authors like Paul Murray and Emily St. John Mandel. They also engage in a segment called the Jessic Book Club Gauntlet, where they discuss various statements related to reading and books, including the idea that the end of reading is here and whether dyslexic people are lying. The conversation is lighthearted and humorous, with the two friends joking and teasing each other throughout the episode. Jeselnik also mentions his plans for the podcast, including having guests like Cormac McCarthy and David Foster Wallace, and Rosenthal shares his thoughts on being a reader and a father to a teenage daughter who is also an avid reader and writer.
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