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Revisiting ‘Giovanni's Room’ | NPR's Book of the Day
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40:32Now PlayingJames Baldwin’s recent centennial birthday allowed us to discuss one of his most celebrated novels, Giovanni’s Room. Andrew Limbong and B. A. Parker are joined by NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour’s Glen Weldon, examining the story of three lovers, chasing connection, love, and acceptance in 1950s Paris. Special guest Garth Greenwell also drops by to share how Giovanni’s Room made an impact on his work.
Glen’s Recommendation: ‘Florenzer’ by Phil Melanson
Parker’s Recommendation: ‘The Stranger’ by Albert Camus
Andrew’s Recommendation: ‘The Sun Also Rises’ by Ernest Hemingway
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