In our last episode before our summer hiatus, Neha and Shruti zoom out to look at the big picture. We discuss some broader themes that crop up in all of the books, including the city vs. the country, movement, safety, and hope. We also talk about the theme of season one, The American Dream - where it came from, how it has evolved, and how it may represent something new for the 21st century.

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Books mentioned:

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton

Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

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