Brian Platzer - The Optimists

On episode 163, I speak with Brian Platzer author of The Optimists . We discuss many things including who influenced the creation of his protagonist and whether or not optimism can be taught. This episode is sponsored by Fangs of Fate by Rebecca Parcha. Click here to listen to the audiobook. Sheila Yasmin Marikar , author of Incidentals recommends With Friends Like You by Amy Chozick. Rebecca Lehmann, author of The Beheading Game recommends The Unveiling by Quan Barry Click here to enter the The Beheading Game book giveaway, which closes on April 30th. Book Recommendations: Hard Feelings – Daniel Smith The Lamb – Lucy Rose Maud Martha – Gwendolyn Brooks (a novella) add to list to give to mom The Patientce Stone – Atiq Rahimi Never Let Me Go – Ishiguro Brian Platzer on instagram. Brian Platzer's Website https://www.brianplatzer.com Take my Gelli Printing Class in Los Angeles The International Booker Prize Shortlist: The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran - Shida Bazyar She Who Remains - Rene Karabash The Director - Daniel Kehlmann On Earth As It Ss Beneath - Ana Paula Maia The Witch - Marie NDiaye Taiwan Travelogue - Shuang-zi Yang Support the show Get your Books Are My People merch here! I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!