May 15, 2025

Richard Russo Talks Life and Art

40 minutes

Richard Russo is an American treasure. The writer of so many great novels (Empire Falls, Straight Man), we strongly encourage you to read his newest, Life and Art, which is a collection of essays. We know that so many people say, ESSAYS? Yes, essays, and they are spectacular. These are not arguments shoved in your face. These are thoughtful life reflections from one of the great writers of our time, and they should be savored and enjoyed. If you love Richard Russo, please join us as we talk about why art matters more now then ever, and why he believes he had to write this book.

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Books mentioned on this week's episode:

Life and Art by Richard Russo
Empire Falls by Richard Russo
Straight Man by Richard Russo
That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo
Mohawk by Richard Russo
The Whore’s Child and Other Stories by Richard Russo
Elsewhere by Richard Russo
The Risk Pool by Richard Russo
Chances Are… by Richard Russo
Nobody’s Fool by Richard Russo
Somebody’s Fool by Richard Russo
Everybody’s Fool by Richard Russo
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Rumpole of the Bailey by John Mortimer

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