The SSR Podcast

Episode 299: The Princess Bride (with Georgia Clark)


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As you wish(ed), listeners, it’s time to unpack The Princess Bride. Alli and her guest focus on the 1973 novel by William Goldman but bring in lots of context from the cult classic movie, as well. Adventures, unreasonable beauty standards, metanarratives, beloved characters, and iconic lines abound!


Georgia Clark is an award-winning, six-times published novelist and performer. She’s the author of Island Time, It Had to Be You, The Regulars, The Bucket List, and others. Her latest novel, Most Wonderful, is now out and ready to claim its spot on your holiday season TBR. Follow Georgia on Instagram @georgialouclark.


CHECK OUT GEORGIA’S BOOKS:

Island Time

It Had to Be You

The Regulars

The Bucket List

Most Wonderful


CHECK OUT GEORGIA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

All Fours by Miranda July

Whoever You Are, Honey by Olivia Gatwood

The Prospects by Kt Hoffman

Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London


MORE READING:

“Book Review: The Princess Bride by William Goldman” (Lara’s Wanderings, 2020)

The Princess Bride: We love the book and the film” (Fantasy Literature)

The Princess Bride at 50” (Quillette, 2023)

“Book Review — The Princess Bride by William Goldman” (Muse With Me, 2018)

The Princess Bride: The ‘Good Parts’” (Out of the Box, 2017)

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