Listen for lively conversations and fascinating insights from the Booker Prizes. We revisit winning novels from years past, speak to authors and experts from the literary world and peer behind the curtain of the International Booker Prize and Booker Prize.
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Richard Flanagan, 2014 Man Booker Prize winner, discusses his winning book, and what it's like to win the most prestigious prize in literature in his first public event as winner. Hosted by Paul Croughton at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.
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Join the winner of the 2012 Man Booker Prize, Hilary Mantel, as she discusses her winning book, and what it's like to win the most prestigious prize in literature.
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Each week, the Drunk Guys tackle a famous book while drinking #Craftbeer matching the book, characters, themes, etc. What beer goes with Orwell’s 1984? Founder’s Dissenter IPA, of course. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Seven pumpkin beers. A great #Podcast for readers, drinkers, or anyone with a raunchy sense of humor. Way better than English class. Find us at @drunkguysbc (twitter) or https://drunkguysbookclub.com
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Marlon and Jake Read Dead People is a podcast hosted by the Man Booker Prize-winning and internationally bestselling author Marlon James and his editor, Jake Morrissey, Executive Editor at Riverhead Books. In each episode, Marlon and Jake talk about authors—specifically dead authors. Authors they like. Authors they hate. Great books, terrible books, and books they love that you’d never expect them to. As a writer and an editor, Marlon and Jake have read thousands of books between them, and t ...
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Celebrating its 30th birthday in 2013, the Edinburgh International Book Festival brought 800 authors from around the world to Scotland’s capital city to take part in events on themes as diverse as Feminism Today, Memory and the Imagination, Making Music, Comics and Graphic Novels and Blueprints for the Future. Booker and Pulitzer prize-winners rubbed shoulders with bestsellers, debut novelists, scientists, philosopher, children’s authors and illustrators and inspirational storytellers. You c ...
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The Wandering Book Collector with host Michelle Jana Chan airs regular conversations with writers exploring what's informed their books and their lives around themes of movement, memory, sense of place, borders, identity, belonging and home. The podcast has welcomed Booker and Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists, such as Bernardine Evaristo, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Karen Joy Fowler, Carla Power and Maaza Mengiste. The choice of writers is representative of the world around us, naturally. https:/ ...
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What Editors Want is a new podcast in which I interview a different editor each week from the world of publishing. It’s aimed at readers who want to hear the behind the scenes story of how their favourite books get made, and aspiring authors who want to know how to get published. I’ve spoken to everyone from the biggest names in the industry to independent publishers taking a dynamic and innovative approach to making books. Along the way I’ve met the editors behind Nobel and Booker Prize win ...
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Like your books less Dickens, more Dickov? Football Book Club gets stuck into the true classics of the literary world - footballers’ autobiographies. As recommended by BBC Five Live, The Athletic, The Sunday Times and named one of Esquire's best comedy podcasts around right now. Described as “pretty funny” by Darren Huckerby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Described as ‘an Olympics of the mind’, the 2012 Edinburgh International Book Festival offered Nobel Prize and Booker winners, bestsellers and up-and-coming writers alongside scientists, philosophers, children’s authors and illustrators, great thinkers, orators and inspirational storytellers. 750 authors from around the world gathered to celebrate the world of words and ideas. You can hear some of the events here in our series of free podcasts – recorded live at the Festival.
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Discover your next favourite book, or take a deep dive into the mind of an author you love, with The Shakespeare and Company Interview podcast. Long-form interviews with internationally acclaimed authors, recorded from our bookshop in the heart of Paris. Hosted by S&Co Literary Director, Adam Biles. Discover all our upcoming events here. If you enjoy these conversations, you can order The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews here. Past guests include: Ottessa Moshfegh, Ian McEwan, Ali ...
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Lemme Holla At You, is the dope collaboration podcast between writer and "love pusha" Booker Snow & Ty Wonder entertainment personality and artist. We bring the conversations from the barber shop AND the hair salon in one spot and you know nothing is taboo but everything is discussed open and transparently. So we aren't here to talk at you, but talk with you..so lemme holla at you!
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Jaipur Bytes, the official podcast of the Jaipur Literature Festival, is your gateway to enriching and entertaining conversations featuring the finest thinkers, writers, speakers, and doers! Hosted by music programmer & broadcaster Sarthak Kaushik and writer & itihasology's founder, Eric Chopra, the podcast guarantees an eclectic mix of cross-genre discussions traversing diverse themes and ideas. With a constellation of the world's most eminent trailblazers, here's your chance to listen to a ...
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Locked On Nets - Daily Podcast On The Brooklyn Nets
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Locked On Nets podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Brooklyn Nets and the NBA. Hosts Adam Armbrecht and Doug Norrie, who both started on the We Got Nets Podcast, provide your daily Nets fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Nets franchise. Locked On Nets takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Nets locker room and all o ...
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Join Tom Gatti and Kate Mossman for the best of the New Statesman's arts and books pages, in your ears every other Thursday. Send noniversary suggestions and other comments to thebackhalfpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sixth & I celebrates the unexpected convergence of arts, culture, and spirituality by hosting impactful, entertaining, and thought-provoking programs for the Washington, DC community and beyond. Sixth & I LIVE brings you exclusive access to the conversations on our stage with today’s leading authors, politicians, comedians, artists, journalists, actors, and thought leaders. Learn more at sixthandi.org.
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Rachel Kushner on Creation Lake (Booker Prize Longlist 2024)
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Rachel Kushner’s fourth novel Creation Lake is a spy novel stacked with ideas. As our fast-thinking, gun-packing protagonist wends her way down to the south of France, charged—by forces unknown—with infiltrating and sowing chaos at a commune of eco-warriors, her mission leads her into exhilarating reflections on activism, on charisma, on neandertha…
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Orbital by Samantha Harvey (Booker Prize Longlist 2024)
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No one can hear the Drunk Guys drink in space this week when they read Orbital by Samantha Harvey. They are floating ’round their tin can drinking: Cosmic Disorder by Sand City Brewing and Crème de la Crème by Other Half and Evil Twin NYC. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read James by Percival Everett The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! T…
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Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney could form one of the best NBA defensive pairings
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Though it might go largely unnoticed this season because of how things are shaping up for the Brooklyn Nets, it stands to reason that Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney could form one of the league’s best defensive tandems. Their ability to switch 1-5, rim protect, and overall athleticism means the Nets have a lot to work with on the defensive end. Get a…
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What’s the future of AI & creativity? | Marcus du Sautoy on maths, music, & more.
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Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy brings numbers to life in this fascinating episode of Jaipur Bytes. In conversation with RJ Sarthak, Sautoy talks about being an Ambassador of Mathematics, the magic of imaginary numbers, the unexpected connections between maths and music, and the inspiring stories woven into the history of mathematics. An episode tha…
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Cam Thomas contract extension. Is it now, later or never for the Brooklyn Nets?
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Cam Thomas is eligible for a contract extension heading into this season, but what will end up happening here for both him and the team? It’s an interesting situation, considering the Brooklyn Nets might not be interested in getting a deal done now, but Thomas is going into what could be a breakout year. He’s among the leaders in NBA scoring title …
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Jimmy Butler on the Brooklyn Nets? Could this actually happen?
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Jimmy Butler might have a future payday in mind and there are those floating out there that the Brooklyn Nets could be interested next season. Would Sean Marks ever consider a move like this with where the Nets are in their current rebuild? The Locked on Nets take a look at this recent story, why Jimmy Butler’s name is being thrown out there and ot…
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Fan Takes: Ben Simmons' revenge, Cam Thomas over Devin Booker, and blowing the lottery odds
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Turning the table(and questions) over the the Nets fanbase for a "Fan Take Friday" that hit all the right notes. The guys discuss - a healthy Ben Simmons season that forces Sean Marks to abandon the tank, if Cam Thomas is on the same career journey as Devin Booker, and a roster just good enough to flub the NBA draft away. Follow & Subscribe on all …
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Our guest in the writer’s studio this week is Ferdia Lennon, whose debut novel Glorious Exploits depicts the ancient world in a way readers will never have experienced it before. Set in Syracuse in 412 BC, after the catastrophic attempt by Athens to invade the city, Lampo and Gelon, two out-of-work potters, have the harebrained idea of staging a pr…
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Will VJ Edgecombe rise near the top of the Brooklyn Nets draft board?
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The Locked on Nets continues to dive deeper into the 2025 NBA draft class. They’ve covered Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, and Nolan Traore, among others. In this episode they focus on incoming Baylor freshman VJ Edgecombe. The athleticism is clearly there for the guard/ wing with a defensive mindset that’s among the best in the class. How …
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How far could Nolan Traore climb up the Brooklyn Nets draft board?
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The Locked on Nets continue to look at the upcoming draft class, where the Nets will vie for the top spot. After highlighting Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Dylan Harper, they take a look at French point guard Nolan Traore. Traore has elite quickness and court vision and can already run the pick-and-roll. But what about the other elements of his gam…
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A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
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The Drunk Guys have a beer for the time being while they read A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. They also have a beer right Nao, including: Death to Ego by Alewife, Tomb by Alewife, The Nature of Fun by Threes Brewing, 50W by Industrial Arts, and Directions to See a Ghost by Burlington Beer Co. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read…
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Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack with Martin Sheen and Richard Schiff, in Conversation with Kevin Walling
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To mark the 25th anniversary of “The West Wing,” cast members Melissa Fitzgerald (Carol Fitzpatrick, Assistant to the Press Secretary) and Mary McCormack (Kate Harper, Deputy National Security Advisor) have written a love letter to the show, the people who made it, the fans who loved it, and the service it inspired with What’s Next: A Backstage Pas…
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How was Indian royalty dethroned? | John Zubrzycki on Indian history, Orientalism, magic & more
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How were Indian princes dethroned? Was Jaipur’s Royalty India’s answer to the Crown? What is so fascinating and puzzling about Indian magic? How does one write the shortest history of India? The ever-curious and inspiring chronicler of India’s diverse pasts, John Zubrzycki, joins Eric Chopra in this episode of the Jaipur Bytes podcast to discuss al…
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Could Dylan Harper be the Brooklyn Nets version of Jalen Brunson?
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In their ongoing set of episodes, the Locked on Nets guy take a look at incoming Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper and how he compares on the draft board to Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey (covered in previous episodes). There’s a lot to love about Harper’s game as a point guard with size, vision, and defensive acumen. He’s drawn comparisons to Jalen Bruns…
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Our guest this week is Roxy Dunn, whose debut novel As Young As This is a meticulous examination of the lives and loves of young women today. Told, strikingly, in the second person, it is structured by the the succession of first boys, then men in the protagonist Margot’s life, and populated by dysfunctional friends and a wisecracking, but deeply c…
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Could Ace Bailey challenge Cooper Flagg as the number one overall pick?
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The Locked on Nets are taking an early look at the 2025 NBA draft. After covering Cooper Flagg on Tuesday, they turn their sights to Ace Bailey who, for now, is considered the #2 overall prospect in the class. But could that change? Bailey is another possible generational talent who is slated to play for Rutgers this season. He has measurable and a…
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Cooper Flagg is the ultimate prize for a Brooklyn Nets tank
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The Brooklyn Nets are headed into a new era and are solely focused on being bad this year. The reason? Cooper Flagg. The incoming freshman at Duke has long been a player projected to go #1 in this draft, and for good reason. He has seemingly everything you would want in an NBA player. The Locked on Nets guys break down Flagg’s game, why it already …
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The Drunk Guys get fired up by beer this week when they read Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov. They drink a shade too much beer, including: Black Ops by Brooklyn Brewery and Tiki Fusion by Lagunitas Brewing Company. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! The Drunk Guys…
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Noah Clowney is the best prospect the Brooklyn Nets have had in years
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What are the expectations for Noah Clowney heading into this season, his second in the NBA. While the league as a whole might not be fully aware of the name yet, Nets fans had reason to get excited with Clowney’s emergence at the end of the season. He put up some highlight-reel defensive plays while also shooting more than 47% from three over the f…
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Poetry: Ishion Hutchinson reads from and discusses School of Instructions
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School of Instructions, the latest work by Ishion Hutchinson, draws from the time he spent in the archive of the Imperial War Museum, to foreground the experience—brutal, significant, but long overlooked—of West Indian volunteers in the First World War. This book length poem is a sensorial voyage into the convoys, garrisons and trenches of the Midd…
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After Cam Thomas, who else can score on the Brooklyn Nets this season?
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The Brooklyn Nets enter the season light on scoring options after Cam Thomas. The Locked-on Nets guys go through the roster to see who can help fill in some of the scoring voids on this team. How will the offense operate, and who will step up? Dennis Schroder? Trendon Watford? Who else on this roster is set to get more shots and more opportunity? G…
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Ben Simmons: Comeback story or final NBA season?
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This could be a make or break season for Ben Simmons who enters the final year of his contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Will he be able to return to his former, All-NBA self after another back surgery? Or could we be looking at the final season for a guy who used to be among the best players in the league? It’s all on the table, but there are reason…
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The Religion War by the Dilbert Guy (Scott Adams)
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The Drunk Guys fart beer this week when they read Jimmy’s punishment book, The Religion War by Scott Adams. And they’re so smart because of: Chapters of Repugnance by Electric Brewing Co, Social Fabric by Finback, and Mastermind by Fiddlehead. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov The Drunk Guys now have a Pa…
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Brian Tyler Cohen with Jen Psaki, in Conversation with Shaniqua McClendon
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Progressive political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen—a YouTuber, host of the “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen” podcast, and MSNBC contributor—explains how American politics has turned into a dire situation, and what can be done about it, in Shameless. In a conversation moderated by Shaniqua McClendon, the Vice President of Politics for Crooked Media, …
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Nets Schedule Release - Can Dennis Schroder be the veteran leader in Brooklyn's tank season?
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Looking at the schedule release for the. Brooklyn Nets and how quickly the Nets could be at the bottom of the league. Even in an understood tanking season, the Nets will need leadership and. Dennis Schroder has been very focal in his desire to stay in Brooklyn. 2024 could be the best showcase of his ability on the court and in the locker room. Get …
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“I see all sorts of absurd things!”| Kanan Gill talks ‘Acts of God’, failed jokes, & soft sci-fi.
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Kanan Gill, celebrated for his inimitable wit, joins host Sarthak Kaushik to discuss his soft sci-fi debut novel, Acts of God. He speaks about his more than a decade-long journey in the entertainment industry, the knock-knock jokes that earned him a Genius Visa, and the nuances that differentiate—and connect—being a writer and a performer.…
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Michael Donkor on Grow Where They Fall
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This week’s guest is Michael Donkor whose new novel Grow Where They Fall is a meticulous and tender exploration of two formative moments in the life of one Kwame Akromah, twenty years apart. Kwame is Black, Gay, British of Ghanian descent, a dedicated teacher, a dependable friend—character traits and conditions of life that weave around each other …
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How Cam Thomas can grow into his Point Guard roll for the Brooklyn Nets
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Adam takes a look at key stats from a year ago for Brooklyn and where a clear void as been created following the trade of Mikal Bridges and departure of Dennis Smith Jr. If Cam Thomas is ready to take the next leap, both he and the Nets will need to focus on key areas of the offensive system. Adam highlights the key stats, and critical roles of the…
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The Drunk Guys get sentenced to beer this week when they read The Green Mile by Stephen King. They would do hard time for: 18-Watt by Singlecut, Strawberry Cannibal by Other Half, and Heavy Handed by Kills Boro. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Religion War by that Dilbert guy. The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! The Drunk Guys Bo…
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Gabrielle Zevin, bestselling author, with Angie Kim
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On the occasion of the paperback release of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow—a New York Times bestseller and #1 Indie National Best Seller—Gabrielle Zevin shares the exhilarating story of two friends who come together as creative partners in the world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately…
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Sean Marks in driver’s seat with Cam Johnson trades + Stephen Curry leads Team USA
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It appears there is still, very much, a market for Cam Johnson with a number of teams apparently still in the mix for the Nets wing. But what will Sean Marks do here? It doesn’t seem like there is any rush and that gives Marks some power in the negotiations. Plus, Stephen Curry and Lebron James lead Team USA in a comeback win over Nikola Jokic and …
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Writing Against Normality, with Samanta Schweblin
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The seven stories in Samanta Schweblin’s Seven Empty Houses are not just about houses—how they contain us, how they constrain us—but are also about the families compressed in them, the objects stored in them, the neighbours that circle them…and the trauma that has soaked into their walls over years past, and that is now seeping slowly out, poisonin…
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Does Day’Ron Sharpe still have a role on the Brooklyn Nets coming into this season?
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The new-look Brooklyn Nets have a lot of questions heading into this season and one of them will be around Day’Ron Sharpe’s role within the team. He showed improvement in a number of areas last season, but there was also the confusing stretch at the end where he didn’t play all that much. So, what is the plan with Day’Ron Sharpe going into this sea…
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It Starts With Us (It Ends With Us Book 2) by Colleen Hoover
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It starts with beer this week when the Drunk Guys read It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover. They end with: Mike’s Harder Mango and Porch Rocker by Samuel Adams. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Green Mile by Stephen King The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon! The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Pod…
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Who joins Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton in the Brooklyn Nets starting five?
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We know that Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton will be starting for the Brooklyn Nets this season. But how else will the starting lineup and the rest of the minutes rotations shake out for this team? The Locked on Nets make predictions for the minutes on all players heading into the season with discussions around Cam Johnson, Noah Clowney, Ben Simmons, Do…
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