'Just Watch Me' explores odd corners of the internet

About this episode

The episode discusses Lior Torenberg's debut novel, which centers on a woman's livestream marathon to support her sister in a coma.

Lior Torenberg’s debut novel, Just Watch Me, follows a 20-something woman who starts a livestream marathon to raise money for her little sister, who is in a coma.

Topics covered

• livestreaming
• fundraising
• sibling relationships
• comas
• debut novels

Keywords

• Just Watch Me
• Lior Torenberg
• livestream
• fundraising
• sister
• coma
• debut novel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Just Watch Me

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