Les meilleurs podcasts Check This Out (2024)

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Ep. 127 NHPR Cherry Lou Sy: LOVE CAN'T FEED YOU 49:03

3d ago49:03

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A beautiful, tender, yet searing debut novel about intergenerational fractures and coming of age, following a young woman who immigrates to the United States from the Philippines and finds herself adrift between familial expectations and her own desires.Par Rachel Barenbaum

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EP160 - S.D.H.S.F.R. 1:02:39

15d ago1:02:39

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Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 160 for November 26th, 2024 Titled - S.D.H.S.F.R. Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/ctoep160 Join us on Episode 160 as we dive into the latest edtech trends, explore the impact of AI on teaching and learning, and share practical tips for navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape. We'll also discuss …

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'Strangers on a Bench' 17:35

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Katey and Quigley listen to “Strangers on a Bench,” a look into the inner lives of everyday people sitting on park benches. Other topics include Tom Odell, the importance of telling stories and not being completely sure what day (or week) it is.

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Ep. 126 NHPR Ferdia Lennon: GLORIOUS EXPLOITS 49:43

10d ago49:43

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An unlikely production of Euripides in a prison quarry, set in ancient Greece with a contemporary Irish accent. As funny as it is moving, the novel is an ode to the power of art in a time of war and brotherhood in a time of enmity.Par Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep. 125 NHPR Elizabeth Gonzalez James: THE BULLET SWALLOWER 48:54

17d ago48:54

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Based on (mostly) true events, "The Bullet Swallower" is a magical realism western about violence and revenge, a story that asks who pays for the sins of our ancestors, and whether it is possible to be better than our forebears.Par Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep. 124 NHPR Sarah Brooks: THE CAUTIOUS TRAVELLER'S GUIDE TO THE WASTELANDS 49:37

25d ago49:37

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In this historical fantasy novel, a group of passengers set out on the Trans-Siberian Express train, in a journey across a magical landscape known as “the Wastelands.” Can they trust each other even as the rules seem to be changing?Par Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep 123 NHPR Essie Chambers: SWIFT RIVER 48:06

1M ago48:06

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The third season of in-depth author interviews continues with Essie Chambers, author of "Swift River." Longlisted for The Center for Fiction 2024 First Novel Prize, there’s a lot to unpack in this novel. Sixteen year old Diamond is the only Black person in the town of Swift River, stuck in a town she hates it as much as it hates her. Her mother is …

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Ep. 122 NHPR Morgan Talty: FIRE EXIT 49:33

1M ago49:33

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Set around Maine’s Penobscot Reservation, a novel about one man’s family, divided, like the river that separates him from his childhood home. The novel is about belonging, the shifting nature of memory - and bloodlines. Shortlisted for The Center for Fiction 2024 First Novel Prize.Par Rachel Barenbaum

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'Search Engine' 24:47

1M ago24:47

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Today's podcast answers all of the questions that keep you up at night, even Katey’s medicated dog. PJ Vogt of Search Engine invites a guest to discuss the hard-hitting question, how sad are monkeys at the zoo? Discussions of a suicidal elephant and anxious dogs occur, and Katey and Quigley let you know how you can entertain monkeys at the zoo. If …

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Ep. 121 NHPR Marjan Kamali: THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN 50:11

2M ago50:11

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A heartfelt epic about friendship, betrayal, and redemption during three transformative decades in Iran.Par Rachel Barenbaum

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'Bananas' 20:04

2M ago20:04

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A podcast ranking system might be in the works after listening to today's episode, “Bananas”! This episode, Katey and Quigley unpack the ethics behind plants with feelings and animals that breathe through their butts. Plus, an Ig Nobel Prize might just be in the works. If you enjoy fun, intriguing news stories, check this one out!…

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'Ridiculous History' 21:55

2M ago21:55

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LBJ’s…indiscretions…are detailed in this episode of “Ridiculous History”. Join Katey and Quigley as they dissect and defend Johnson’s legacy, even the potty talk. If you love historical fun facts and calling your friends, this one's for you!

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'Binchtopia' 28:22

3M ago28:22

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Should men have to do a background check to start a podcast? Katey and Quigley ponder this as they dive into the manosphere: the world of men’s podcasts. This episode takes a funny but intelligent look into popular podcasts catered to young men – or maybe Katey? Tune in to listen to the great Fairness Doctrine debate!…

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'Ringer Food' 24:59

3M ago24:59

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Are you hungry? You are going to be after this week’s review of “Ringer Food”. This episode has Katey and Quigley listening to food news and sharing their own personal stories. Hear about blue Powerade milkshakes, Katey and Quigley’s favorite barbecue sauces and Quigley’s time in a rap band. So listen to your stomach grumble, and learn if you shoul…

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'Ologies with Alie Ward' 29:01

4M ago29:01

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Is Katey’s dog a capybara? Probably, if the snoring clip featured in the cold open is any indication. This episode, Katey and Quigley learn about hydrochoerology, which is apparently the study of capybaras. If you, too, enjoy learning a lot about various -ologies, tune into this episode to see if you should check out this podcast.…

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'Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter' 35:18

4M ago35:18

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What would you do if you inherited loads of money? If you would smuggle a yeti finger out of a monastery in a film canister in the actor Jimmy Stewart’s suitcase, then “Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter” might be the podcast for you. This week’s episode has Katey and Quigley listening to an audio drama following an eccentric rich explorer on a journey to f…

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'Stuff You Should Know' 34:27

5M ago34:27

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Get out of your Wikipedia rabbit hole and check out this episode, in which Katey and Quigley listen to “Stuff You Should Know” (or, as Katey puts it, Stuff You *Could* Know). They learn about the history of Wikipedia and share memories of using the Encyclopedia Britannica, which makes them feel very, very old.…

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'I've Had It' 48:35

5M ago48:35

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To celebrate 23 years of mutual spite, Quigley brings in special guest Emily Quigley this week in honor of their wedding anniversary. Katey, Quigley and Emily listen to “I’ve Had It”, a podcast celebrating petty grievances, and share if they’ve “had it or hit it” with marriage, the Oxford comma and hot rodent men. So if you like to complain, you sh…

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Ep 120 NHPR Kailane Bradley: MINISTRY OF TIME 49:35

6M ago49:35

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Kaliane Bradley's debut is a time travel romance, a spy thriller, a workplace comedy and a testament to what we owe each other in a changing world.Par Rachel Barenbaum

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'Lore' 33:13

6M ago33:13

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Is Katey a witch? Quigley begins to think so as they listen to “Lore” this week. This episode recounts stories of witches that has Katey and Quigley discussing the historical events they were obsessed with as kids and Quigley’s dislike of the host’s voice. So if you are into folklore and mythology, or if you are secretly a witch, you should check o…

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Ep 119 NHPR Andrew Boryga: VICTIM 49:35

6M ago49:35

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In Andrew Boryga's debut "Victim," the protagonist is a hustler from a family of hustlers. He learns to talk about his background in just the right way to open doors to an elite college and writing gigs. The novel asks: What does real diversity look like?Par Rachel Barenbaum

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XXXII - Game Changer (Web Series) 1:16:04

6M ago1:16:04

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Nemesis Of The Show Sean has been here the whole time, and Intrepid Host L is just a leetle blue tiefling, that's all. Like the show? Drop us a line on Mastodon at @CheckThisOut, email our inbox at CheckThisOutPod@email.com, or contact the host directly! Our theme song, "Pink Lemonade" published by Audio Network, is performed by The Wiyos, and feat…

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Ep 118 NHPR Zibby Owens: BLANK 49:32

6M ago49:32

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“Blank” by Zibby Owens follows the story of Pippa Jones, a fortyish former literary sensation who fears she will be a one-hit wonder. Her solution to writer's block is an idea her 12-year old son came up with as a joke.Par Rachel Barenbaum

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XXXI - Critical Role (Web Series) 1:37:34

6M ago1:37:34

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Conquering Enemy Sean takes his turn to roll as host, and Defeated Hero L is haunted by ghosts of Henson past. Like the show? Drop us a line on Mastodon at @CheckThisOut, email our inbox at CheckThisOutPod@email.com, or contact the host directly! Our theme song, "Pink Lemonade" published by Audio Network, is performed by The Wiyos, and features Mic…

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'Matter of Opinion' 48:36

6M ago48:36

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In honor of Check Out this Podcast’s producer and editor Mackenzie Matwick’s final recording, Katey, Quigley and Mackenzie listen into Mackenzie’s favorite podcast by the New York Times Opinion Desk. This episode of “Matter of Opinion” dives into whether smartphones are really to be blamed children’s mental health. Learn Katey, Quigley and Mackenzi…

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Ep 117 NHPR Jennifer Croft: THE EXTINCTION OF IRENA REY 49:56

6M ago49:56

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"The Extinction of Irena Rey" is the new novel by famed translator Jennifer Croft. Eight translators arrive at a house in a primeval Polish forest on the border of Belarus. It belongs to the world-renowned author Irena Rey, and they are there to translate her magnum opus, Gray Eminence. But within days of their arrival, Irena disappears without a t…

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Ep 116 NHPR Inci Atrek: HOLIDAY COUNTRY 50:13

6M ago50:13

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Inci Atrek brings readers a seductive and lyrical debut novel. “Holiday Country" follows a young woman’s dangerous summer romance during an idyllic vacation on the Aegean coast.Par Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep 115 NHPR Aube Rey Lescure: RIVER EAST RIVER WEST 55:00

7M ago55:00

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Set against the backdrop of developing modern China, Aube Rey Lescure’s “River East, River West” is part coming-of-age tale and part family and social drama. It follows two generations searching for belonging and opportunity in a rapidly changing world.Par Rachel Barenbaum

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'New Heights' 34:59

7M ago34:59

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Believe it or not, Katey actually started listening to the Kelce brothers’ podcast *before* Travis Kelce started dating Taylor Swift. In this episode, she and Quigley listen to “football’s funniest family duo” (self-proclaimed) – Travis and Jason Kelce, who host “New Heights,” an immensely popular and beloved podcast. In this episode of “New Height…

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Ep. 114 NHPR Leo Vardiashvili: HARD BY A GREAT FOREST 55:15

7M ago55:15

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Rachel Barenbaum interviews author Leo Vardiashvili’s about his debut novel“Hard By a Great Forest” – a story about a man who fled the Republic of Georgia in the midst of war. It’s a unique tale about the traumas of war and the lasting effects of those families driven not just to survive, but to remember, love and live.…

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'All There Is' 29:04

7M ago29:04

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Katey and Quigley are listening to Anderson Cooper’s podcast, “All There Is” this week. This podcast, and episode, is filled with touching stories about grief, loss and what we can learn from that. Katey and Quigley share their own personal stories with loss and talk about what they took from the podcast that everyone should think about, so give it…

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Ep. 113 NHPR Maura Cheeks: ACTS OF FORGIVENESS 47:49

7M ago47:49

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Rachel Barenbaum interviews author Maura Cheeks who talks about her new novel Acts of Forgiveness. Set in a speculative America, readers navigate a world where the government has approved reparation payments for black Americans – but only if they can prove they are descended from slaves.Par Rachel Barenbaum

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Ep159 - Some New Things From Some Old Guys 48:22

7M ago48:22

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Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 159 for May 6th, 2024 Titled - Some New Things From Some Old Guys Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/ep159cto In this episode, we discuss the Spring CUE Recap and talk about AI—shocker! Plus, we discuss some AI tools and things to listen to, some future conferences, a PBL podcast, and much, much more… Ite…

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'American Hysteria' 24:51

7M ago24:51

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Sea monkeys may have been all the rage in the 70s and 80s, but today we are revisiting them and their creator. This week Katey and Quigley are listening to the podcast “American Hysteria.” They recount their own memories with the tiny, loveable brine shrimp and discuss the podcast as a whole so go give it a listen and check out this podcast!…

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'Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet' 25:12

8M ago25:12

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Have you ever succumbed and written a Yelp review? Or maybe are you a regular writer? This week Katey and Quigley are listening to “Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet” where hosts Xandy and Christine Schiefer read off the best reviews they can find. This episode featured reviews on fad water bottles, so settle in and check out this podcast!…

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'The Rest is History' 27:51

8M ago27:51

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Did someone say chocolate? No, this is not a chocolate themed episode, but this week Katey and Quigley are listening to “The Rest Is History.” The hosts of this podcast, Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland(no, not that one), take listeners through the history of chocolate. Whether you are more of a savory or sweet person it does not matter, but give …

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'Hidden Brain' 29:33

9M ago29:33

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This week Katey and Quigley listen to an episode of “Hidden Brain.” The episode focuses on how we rely on our memory to understand the world around us. Katey and Quigley talk about their own lapses in memory, the episode’s controversial guest and whether or not you should check out this podcast!

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'If Books Could Kill' 30:45

9M ago30:45

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To start off Women’s History Month, we work to answer the age-old question: are women from Mars, and men are from Venus? This week, Katey and Quigley listen to the podcast “If Books Could Kill.” This episode talks about John Gray’s book from 1992 that tackles the so-called common relationship problems between the sexes. Whether you’re from Earth, M…

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EP 158 - Prepping for Spring CUE 1:10:21

10M ago1:10:21

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Welcome to the Check This Out Podcast! Episode 158 for Feb 26th, 2024 Titled - Prepping for Spring CUE In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Spring CUE conference with Christine Feenstra. Plus, Brian and I brainstorm ideas for our game night at CUE that YOU can be a part of! Plus, a fun video game system, an audio video solution for your classro…

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'Baby, It's Keke Palmer' 23:28

10M ago23:28

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You know it’s yo girl! In honor of Black History Month we wanted to highlight a podcast created and hosted by a rockin’ Black woman. “Baby, This is Keke Palmer” gets INTO IT with guest Yvonne Orji about culture shock, Keke and her mom listen to guest voicemails and Quigley and Katey let you know whether or not you should check it out!…

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'Who Shat on The Floor at My Wedding' 17:15

10M ago17:15

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“A story involving two brides and one turd.” Who wouldn’t want to check that out? Katey and Quigley are sitting down to listen to the first episode in the series “Who Shat on the Floor at My Wedding”. Bridesmaids will be put to the test, there will be polygraphs involved, and you can help Katey and Quigley decide if this true crime story actually h…

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XXX - The Muppet Christmas Carol (Film) 1:10:29

11M ago1:10:29

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Enemy Of The Show Dan is a felt-covered monster, and Intrepid Host L observes strange creatures from afar. You can find Hey, I Loved That Movie on Twitter, and on all good podcast feeds. Like the show? Drop us a line on Mastodon at @CheckThisOut, email our inbox at CheckThisOutPod@email.com, or contact the host directly! Our theme song, "Pink Lemon…

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'Murder With My Husband' 26:56

11M ago26:56

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Do you love murder with your husband? Oh wait, not doing murder, but listening to “Murder With My Husband” on all your podcast apps. Katey and Quigley are sitting down to listen to the telling of a bed and breakfast massacre in a small Maine town told by “Murder With My Husband” hosts, Payton and Garrett Moreland. She loves it, he hates it, and it’…

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'Wiser Than Me' 27:04

11M ago27:04

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Happy New Year! For this episode, Katey and Quigley wanted to find something inspiring to ring in the new year. They are sitting down to listen to Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ podcast “Wiser Than Me”. Louis-Dreyfus sits down with older women who are always – wiser than her. We chose this episode specifically because Quigley is a Darlene Love super fan, so …

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XXIX - Hey, Check It Out (Podcast) 59:23

11M ago59:23

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Enemy Of The Show Coriander loves spending time with friends, and Intrepid Host L loves the chewy red bits. You can find Hey, Check it Out on the tiltyhouse website, and on all good podcast feeds. Like the show? Drop us a line on Mastodon at @CheckThisOut, email our inbox at CheckThisOutPod@email.com, or contact the host directly! Our theme song, "…

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Ep 112 NHPR Vauhini Vara: THIS IS SALVAGED 52:26

11M ago52:26

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Vauhini Vara's story collection, THIS IS SALVAGED, has been named by The New Yorker, Publisher’s Weekly, Vox, and the New York Public Library as one of the best books of the year.Par Rachel Barenbaum

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