Andrew Porter’s newest, The Imagined Life, is a beautiful and atmospheric novel following a man on a search for his father, who disappeared decades ago.  Tangled up in the complications of academia, the issues of exploring sexuality, and the haunting visions of the inappropriate parties his parents threw in his backyard, Stephen struggles to piece together the answers he needs so that he can create the life he wants.  This novel is subtle, complex, and beautifully written.  Join us this week to find out how Andrew created an incredible novel out of the subtleties of family dynamics.

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Books mentioned in this week's episode:

The Imagined Life by Andrew Porter

The Theory of Light and Magic by Andrew Porter

The Disappeared by Andrew Porter

In Between Days by Andrew Porter

The Coast of Chicago by Stuart Dybek

Jesus’ Son by Denis Johnson

Birds of America by Laurie Moore

The Best American Short Stories 2024 Edited by Lauren Groff