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Sad Boy Attends Author Events - One
In which I consider how mental health plays a part in engaging with those around you.
May 8 • 
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Buddy Reads with Annie B. Jones
In which I discuss my reading journey with Annie B. Jones and celebrate the upcoming release of her debut!
Apr 3 • 
Hunter Mclendon
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Sad Boy Attends Author Events - Two
In which I recount my meeting with Patricia Lockwood...
May 23 • 
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Sad Girl Novel as Mental Road Map
In which I discuss my current headspace and the books that capture my mood…
Mar 15 • 
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Dream Count and Problematic Faves
In which I discuss Adichie's new novel and how I've navigated reading works by people who've done bad things...
Mar 3 • 
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First Impressions of the Best Books...
In which we consider The New York Times list of the "Best Books of the 21st Century"
Jul 12, 2024 • 
Hunter Mclendon
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Beach Read as Trojan Horse
In which we consider the modern literary beach read and how it functions as facilitation for hot button issues.
Feb 11 • 
Hunter Mclendon
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National Book Award for Fiction 2024
In which I share my initial thoughts, after finishing this year's fiction longlist!
Sep 20, 2024 • 
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The Disappointments of Oz
Or how I attempted to escape from my Kansas by reading WICKED fourteen times...
Oct 31, 2024 • 
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What Is Going On, National Book Award?!
In which I offer my quick, tipsy thoughts on what is going on with this longlist.
Sep 16, 2023 • 
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Conjuring Momma in White Oleander
In which I consider my relationship to a book that reminded me of my mother...
Mar 25 • 
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Literature As Answer Key/Time Machine/Alternate Reality
A consideration of the ways in which literature transports us...
Sep 10, 2024 • 
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