"The Oracle of Maracoor" by Gregory Maguire (Part 1)

About this episode

Tara and EmKay discuss Gregory Maguire's 'The Oracle of Maracoor' with guest Michael Luongo, exploring various themes and background on the novel.

Send us Fan Mail Tara and EmKay continue the Another Day series with Gregory Maguire's "The Oracle of Maracoor," joined by friend of the pod Michael Luongo! Rabbit holes include background on the novel, favorite trilogy series, and more! Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday. Show Notes: Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the WestVideo: Gregory Maguire, author of "Wicked," interviewed by Paul GrondahlFast moving and packed with revelations Ano...

People in this episode

Hosts: Tara, EmKay

Guest: Michael Luongo

Topics covered

• Gregory Maguire
• The Oracle of Maracoor
• trilogy series
• fan mail
• book discussion

Keywords

• Gregory Maguire
• The Oracle of Maracoor
• Wicked
• trilogy
• fan mail

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Oracle of Maracoor, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

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