James and Ashley interview Kavita Bedford, author of the novel 'Friends & Dark Shapes.' In it, they discuss the isolation and anonymity that comes with modern city living, the implications this disconnect has for those grieving, and the troubled relationship Sydney millennials have with their city and its identity.

Learn more about Kavita on her website, and buy a copy of 'Friends & Dark Shapes' from your local bookshop, Booktopia or wherever else books are sold.

Books and authors discussed in this episode:

• Sidewalks by Valeria Luiselli
• Teju Cole
• Olivia Lang
• Sheila Heti
• Rachel Cusk
• Jenny Offill
• Elizabeth Strout
• Disoriental by Négar Djavadi
• The Copenhagen Trilogy by Tove Ditlevsen
• Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon
• Deepfakes by Nina Schick

Get in touch!

Ashley's Website: ashleykalagianblunt.com

Ashley's Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt

James' Website: jamesmckenziewatson.com

James' Twitter: @JamesMcWatson