18. On Books We Love... and Books We Hate
Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels
In this week’s mini episode, Amy and Kim tell us how they really feel about widely-loved and critically-acclaimed books such as My Brilliant Friend; Romola; The Lord of the Rings; Infinite Jest; Dear God, It’s Me Margaret; and many more. It’s all in good fun! They’ll also share their “gateway” novels and consider whether or not their most beloved childhood classics stand the test of time. Plus, find out which author and book will be featured in the next episode.
Discussed in this episode:
Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend from her Neapolitan Novels trilogy
Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
A Room With A View by E.M. Forster
The Harry Potter Books by J.K. Rowling
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret by Judy Blume
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott
Mesa of Flowers by Harold Courlander
Green Dolphin Street by Elizabeth Goudge
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte