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Jeff and Rebecca discuss the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, analyze data on men in literature, and share recent reading experiences.

Jeff and Rebecca note the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry before talking about a data analysis of men in literature, bookstore etiquette, recent reading (including The Book of M by Rachel Cusk) and more. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Join The Book Riot Podcast Patreon for bonus content and ad-free listening. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Last call for 25% off annual memberships. Join today (8/31) for access to the 60+ book fall preview episode. The OG Book Riot hoodie is back for a limited time Dan Sinykin puts data to the fears that men are disappearing from the literary landscape Kirkus Prize finalists RJS PSA: “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World” is on PBS now This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today's episode is sponsored by Vinted. Download the Vinted app for free to start selling with no seller fees, so you keep everything you earn. Go to quince.com/bookriot for free shipping on…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff, Rebecca

Topics covered

• men in literature
• bookstore etiquette
• recent reading
• data analysis
• literary landscape
• Dolly Parton
• Tim Curry

Keywords

• literature
• bookstore etiquette
• data analysis
• Dolly Parton
• Tim Curry
• The Book of M
• Book Riot

Sponsors

Vinted, Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Airwave Podcast Network, PBS

Books & works: The Book of M

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