Host Greta Johnsen talks to author and poet Paige Lewis. Their novel Canon is the GRETAGRAM book club selection for July. Canon is difficult to describe -- it pays homage to many classic epics and is deeply rooted in the Bible, But it’s also extremely irreverent, funny, and weird. Ultimately, it’s a nonbinary hero’s journey with Good Guys and Bad Guys and a wonderful talking whale. 

Greta and Paige talk about OCD, the nature of evil, the sensationalism of violence, and FUN ANIMAL FACTS!

There are three ways you can participate in book club:

• Listen to this spoiler-free conversation with Paige, then read the book, then sit back and relax!
• Do the first two things above, but leave Greta a voicemail with your thoughts by Monday, July 27! Just record yourself on your smartphone and email the tile to greta m johnsen at gmail dot com.
• Listen to the podcast, read the book, and come to the Zoom discussion on Sunday, August 2 at noon Central Time! Email Greta for the link.

UPCOMING BOOK CLUB BOOKS:

• August: Land, Maggie O’Farrell (out now)
• September: Pool House, Mary H.K. Choi (out now) 
• October: Exit Party, Emily St. John Mandel (out Sept. 14) 
• November:  Ply, Hernan Diaz (out Sept. 29)
• December: The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman, Deesha Philyaw (out Sept. 29)

SHOW CREDITS

Creator and host: Greta Johnsen

Senior Producer: Ben Goldberg

Composers: Ross Bellenoit and Jeremy Thal

Show art: Mac Maclean

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