The Infinite Library

Episode 56 - "Play It As It Lays" by Joan Didion


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John and Ben cruise down the California highway to the end of this season of The Infinite Library as they read Joan Didion's "Play It As It Lays". Topics of conversation include the portrayal of California in literature, mimesis, and Didion's place as a literary "cool girl".


As always, we hope that you enjoy the conversation!

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