This week, author and journalist Mark Binelli joins Chad and Brian to discuss the first part of the second section of Rodrigo Fresán's The Invented Part. In "The Place Where the Seas Ends So the Forest Can Begin," we meet The Young Man and The Young Woman, who are making a movie about The Writer after his disappearance/death/whatever. From discussion of "irreal realism" to writing classes to the idea of a sitcom about writers, this week's discussion delights in The Writer's ideas about writing and reading, and the hints this chapter contains about the rest of the book. Feel free to comment on this episode--or on the book in general--either on this post, or at the official GoodReads Group. The Invented Part is avaialble at better bookstores everywhere, including from Open Letter directly, where you can get 20% off by entering 2MONTH in the discount field at checkout. Follow Open Letter, Chad Post, Brian Wood, and Mark Binelli on Twitter for more thoughts and information about upcoming guests. Also, click here to read the profile of Al Franken that Mark wrote for the new issue of Rolling Stone. And you can find all Two Month Review posts by clicking here. The music for the first season of Two Month Review is "Big Sky" by The Kinks. And for those interested, here's Joan Manuel Serrat's "Penelope." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit threepercentproblem.substack.com

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