This week, Michael Pietsch and Tom Bissell talk about David Foster Wallaceâs âInfinite Jestâ; Alexandra Alter has news from the publishing world; Chris Jennings discusses âParadise Nowâ; and Gregory Cowles has best-seller news. Pamela Paul is the host.

Inside The New York Times Book Review: âInfinite Jestâ at 20

The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world.

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The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp

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