In this pop up of the beloved, long-running series, Longform Podcast, authors talk about the books that changed them, helping them to see the world anew.
Authors Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman tell the story of their messy and life-affirming Big Friendship and discuss the books that changed them.
Writer and Longform co-host, Evan Ratliff, discusses the books that made an indelible mark on him.
Wesley Lowery discusses the books that influenced how he thinks about and writes about the historical moments we find ourselves in.
Alex Mar on the books that shaped her ability to reveal the hidden layers of outsider communities.
Krista Tippett on the books that sowed the seeds of On Being.
Ashley C. Ford shares the literary influences that shaped her sage worldview.
Rebecca Traister looks back on the literary influences that shaped her own writing on gender and politics.
Shea Serrano talks about the books that gave him the confidence to write.
Saeed Jones discusses the poetry and prose that made him the writer he is today.
From the hosts of Longform, a 10-episode collection of interviews with authors about the books that made them who they are today. Guests include Krista Tippett, Saeed Jones and Rebecca Traister.
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