About this episode

Joe is joined by Danielle Chelosky to discuss various themes in literature and loneliness.

Joe is joined by Danielle Chelosky to talk about scummy teen books vs. scummy 20 something books, male loneliness vs. female loneliness, autofiction and its baggage, and more!

People in this episode

Host: Joe Bielecki

Guest: Danielle Chelosky

Topics covered

• teen books
• 20 something books
• male loneliness
• female loneliness
• autofiction

Keywords

• scummy teen books
• scummy 20 something books
• male loneliness
• female loneliness
• autofiction

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