Leif Enger on I CHEERFULLY REFUSE

Published: April 2, 2024, 10 a.m.

I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger is a big-hearted, hopeful novel that's part adventure story, part love story \u2014 with unforgettable dialogue, characters, and sense of place. Enger joins us to talk about writing dystopian fiction, the importance of setting, world building and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff recommendations from Marc and Mary.

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Featured Books (Episode):

I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger

Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

Virgil Wander by Leif Enger

CivilWarLand in Bad Decline by George Saunders

Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon

Featured Books (TBR Topoff):

All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton

The Summer Guest by Justin Cronin