For today's episode Hannah was joined by James Roseman, to chat about his debut novel Placeholders. They discuss his unusual tale of being discovered as a writer, the writers that have inspired him, writing about Israel & Palestine, mental health and more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it's a free way to support the pod & means the world.You can follow James via X/Twitter and InstagramYou can follow us via Instagram, Twitter and Tik TokBooks & authors mentioned in this episode: Jesus' Son by Denis JohnsonThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonNormal People by Sally RooneyCleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco MellorsOne Day by David NichollsThe Netanyahus by Joshua CohenBen LernerRaymond CarverThe History of Love by Nicole KraussGreat House by Nicole KraussThe Wren, The Wren by Anne EnrightFalling Animals by Sheila ArmstrongThe Coast Road by Alan MurrinI'd Like to Say Sorry, but There's No One to Say Sorry To: Stories by Mikoaj Grynberg For the full list of books mentioned in this episode or any of our episodes, head here.Thanks so much for listening, until next time- happy reading!

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