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https://substack.com/@thebigbookproject In this solo episode of The Big Book Project , host Lori Feathers returns to reflect on the latest section of Agaat by Marlene van Niekerk—around page 300—and dives into the nuanced layers of communication, legacy, and emotional power that define this extraordinary novel. As Milla’s physical condition deteriorates due to ALS, her only form of communication i...

In this special episode of The Big Book Project , host Lori Feathers is joined by Nanci McCloskey—Associate Publisher and Director of Sales & Marketing at Tin House Books—to kick off our next group read: Agaat by Marlene van Niekerk. 📚 Agaat is a psychological epic set in apartheid-era South Africa, told through the complex relationship between two women—Milla and Agaat. Originally published...

In this episode of The Big Book Project , Lori Feathers is joined by literary critic and bookseller Tom Flynn for an in-depth discussion of Roberto Bolaño’s 2666 . As we near the end of our 11-week deep dive, we explore the novel’s most compelling themes—literary obsession, systemic violence, and the enigmatic figure of Archimboldi. 📖 Key Topics Discussed: ✔️ Tom Flynn’s experience reading 2666 a...

In this episode of The Big Book Project , Lori Feathers unpacks one of the most haunting themes in Roberto Bolaño’s 2666 : the slow erosion of humanity in the face of systemic violence. Through the lens of The Part About Archimboldi , we explore the chilling parallels between Nazi Germany and the fictional town of Santa Teresa—modeled after the real-life femicides of Ciudad Juárez. Key Themes Disc...

https://substack.com/@thebigbookproject In this episode of The Big Book Project , Lori Feathers continues the deep dive into Roberto Bolaño’s 2666 , focusing on the second section of The Part About the Crimes . As the narrative unfolds, we examine the harrowing depiction of systemic complicity in the Santa Teresa femicides. From the corruption of the police and prison guards to the media’s role in...

In this gripping episode of The Big Book Project , host Lori Feathers dives into the most haunting and unrelenting section of Roberto Bolaño’s 2666 —The Part About the Crimes. This chapter confronts readers with a relentless account of femicides in the border town of Santa Teresa. Lori explores why Bolaño meticulously details the murders of more than 200 women—examining how individualizing victims...

In this episode of The Big Book Project , host Lori Feathers delves into Part Three of Roberto Bolaño’s 2666 , The Part About Fate . Through the lens of Oscar Fate’s journey, we explore themes of identity, violence, and the fragile boundary between reality and illusion. Key discussion points include: 🔹 Barry Seaman’s speech on fate, dreams, and semblances—what do the stars reveal about our percep...

 In this episode of The Big Book Project, we delve into the second half of Part One of Roberto Bolaño's 2666, focusing on the critics' journey to Mexico in search of the elusive author, Archimboldi. The episode explores several key themes, including the unsettling encounter with the self-mutilating artist, Edwin Johns, and his chilling philosophy on fate and coincidence. We delve into th...

Welcome to The Big Book Project, a multi-platform reading experience for lovers of long and intricate novels. Hosted by Lori Feathers, this podcast explores capacious works of fiction, ranging from 19th-century classics to contemporary masterpieces. These novels, rich in style, complex in structure, and abundant in themes, provide an unparalleled opportunity for collaborative reading and discussio...