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The First Bad Man
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Thanks Marc. I have a copy, and will probably start in a couple of weeks - I'd like to get through a few more of the Republic of Consciousness Prize longlist first...
Looks like a fun list to work through. Having just finished a reread of July's book, I'll be returning to finishing book 6 of My Struggle (less than 800 pgs to go!).

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Here's a link to the New Yorker Fiction Podcast episode with David Sedaris reading and then discussing July's story "“Roy Spivey". They brought it back for replay because it was voted people's favorite episode. It's a great listen. https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/fic...
For those who don't listen to the New Yorker's fiction podcast, this is the standard. A writer reads a favorite story (by a different writer) and then discusses why they chose that one.
For those who don't listen to the New Yorker's fiction podcast, this is the standard. A writer reads a favorite story (by a different writer) and then discusses why they chose that one.
Links of Interest
- Miranda July's Website
- 52 Insights Interview
- Manufacturing Intellect Interview (long video)
- Miranda July on Marriage (beginning explains origin of Kubelko Bondy name)
- "The Metal Bowl" (short story by July)
Reviews (may contain spoilers)
- NY Times
- Guardian
- Guernica
- Slate
- Irish Times
- Electric Literature