David Lipsky on THE PARROT AND THE IGLOO

Published: July 20, 2023, 10 a.m.

\u201cI feel this book is really about America.\u201d\xa0

David Lipsky\u2019s The Parrot and the Igloo is not the climate change story you might expect \u2014 with a distinct and even humorous narrative voice and a wild story you\u2019ll need to read to believe, this book will change the way we look at one of our most pressing issues. Lipsky joins us to talk about why he decided to approach the topic in this way, the importance of balancing levity with a serious subject, his favorite literary influences and more with guest host, Jenna Seery.\xa0

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\xa0

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Featured Books (Episode):\xa0
The Parrot and the Igloo by David Lipsky
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