In the midst of the anxiety-ridden chaos of late-stage capitalism, is it really possible to lead a plain life? Philosopher, essayist and yogi Antonia Pont’s book is far more a philosophical analysis of our modern existence than it is self-help, but she offers advice on being true to oneself and ignoring the ‘noise’ of our current social media driven culture. + The Tsundoku team have a revealing chat about their summer reads; from erudite literature to cosy murder mysteries, from self-help to the secrets of the British Royals. Guest:Antonia Pont, author of ‘Plain Life’ Other books that get a mention: ‘Organising from the Inside out’ - Julie Morgenstern ‘Let them’ - Mel Robbins ‘Paperboy’ - Christopher Fowler ‘A long winter’ - Colm Toibin ‘What Rhymes with Murder’ - Penny Tangey ‘The Names’ - Florence Knapp ‘Mad Mabel’ - Sally Hepworth ‘The Palace Papers’ - Tina Brown ‘The Vanity Fair Diaries’ - Tina Brown ‘A Different Kind of Power’ - Jacinda Ardern ‘The Lady in Gold’ - Anne-Marie O’Connor INSTAGRAM @newsouthpublishing@newsouthbooksauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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