American Books Special
Welcome to the fourth Backlisted Special. While Andy and Nicky are both \u2018gathering\u2019 for the new season which will resume at the end of the month, John and Tess are joined by the writers and critics Erica Wagner and Sarah Churchwell who boast a total of 12 previous appearances between them, covering books from Alan Garner and Nella Larsen to Thomas Pynchon and Anita Loos.\nThe format of these specials differs from the main show in that they feature guests choosing a number of books in an area they know and care about. For this hour-long special, Erica and Sarah have selected six pieces of modern American literature that they either love, or find interesting, or both. As you will discover, despite the eclectic nature of their choices, some surprising connections begin to emerge\u2026\nRough Timings (may vary due to adverts):\n06'32: Free to be You and Me\xa0\u2013 Marlo Thomas and Friends\xa0\n15'30:\u2018The Diamond as Big as the Ritz\u2019 \u2013\xa0\xa0F.Scott Fitzgerald\n24'12: The Magician's Assistant\xa0\u2013 Ann Patchett\xa0\n33'20: Charlotte Temple\xa0\u2013 Susanna Rowson\n41'22: A Wrinkle in Time\xa0\u2013 Madeleine L'Engle\xa0\n49'03: Little Women\xa0\u2013 Louisa May Alcott\n* To purchase any of the books mentioned in this episode please visit our bookshop at\xa0uk.bookshop.org/shop/backlisted\xa0where all profits help to sustain this podcast and UK independent bookshops.\n* For information about everything mentioned in this episode visit\xa0backlisted.fm\n*If you'd like to support the show, listen without adverts, receive the show early and with extra bonus fortnightly episodes, become a Patreon at\xa0www.patreon.com/backlisted\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices