Read This: Josephine Rowe Isn’t Interested In Efficiency
May 17, 2025
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Episode 1564 · May 17, 2025
Read This: Josephine Rowe Isn’t Interested In Efficiency
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<p>Josephine Rowe’s writing has been described by the <em>New York Times</em> as “gorgeous” and “precise”. This is particularly evident in her latest novel, <em>Little World</em>; a slender book that offers a deeper, denser exploration of ideas than its modest page count might suggest. This week on Read This, Michael sits down with Josephine to discuss the genesis of <em>Little World</em> and why a library card might be her most prized possession.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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