The Foxed Page

Join Kimberly to hear how this behind-the-scenes immersion in British tabloid journalism hits all the right notes. You'll come away with a deeper understanding of why Nolan's masterful narrative stance, pacing, character development and structure make this so much more than an excellent thriller.

Kimberly always describes Cassandra at the Wedding as a near-perfect novel. From Baker’s insanely great use of figurative language to nostalgia for the Berkeley and the Central Valley of the early 60s, to an incisive exploration of individuation in the case of identical twins–the novel is a huge crowd pleaser every time Kimberly teaches it. (NOTE: this lecture kind of assumes you've read (or are r...

Listen in as Kimberly parses the many reasons why LONGBOURN is her favorite of all Austen adaptations. You'll end up with a much deeper understanding of why this insanely novel has it all.

Jane Austen week continues! Janice Hadlow gives us a new perspective on familiar parts of Pride and Prejudice--then goes beyond to imagine a whole new world. Join Kimberly for insights on history, usage of the source material and levity in the original.

Ever wondered what the Bennet family BLACK SHEEP was actually up to? Wonder no more! Taub's juicy, witchy novel is so well done. Listen as Kimberly explains how Taub's witchy-ness is an important feminist statement! Even if you aren't a huge Jane Austen fan (Kimberly herself isn't completely rabid) Taub's work is so worth your while!

Listen in to see how to get the most out of Woolf's most hilarious, inventive, ground-breaking novel--while reveling in some of the best prose in the English language.

Your 12-year-old self will come rushing right back–in the very best of ways! Kimberly digs in to the excellent prose, why MARGARET has never been out of print, and all the ways the novel is more about deep, engaging, questions than it is about periods.

Tune in to find out some answers to these fascinating questions. Also learn why Kimberly is skeptical of bestsellers--and why Yarros is doing so much so well!

Kimberly read Gray's Scottish novel (because of the movie) and was BLOWN AWAY. Listen to why this brainy, unique, super-engaging ROMP is a must read--whether or not you love Emma, Yorgos, Willem, Mark and the gang.

Description: Rooney is obviously part of Kimberly's Irish lit. obsession and after watching Paul Mescal in Normal People she needed to dig back in. The deep dive did into BEAUTIFUL WORLD not disappoint! Listen to hear all she discovered.

NO READING REQUIRED! Did you read "A Room of One's Own" a million years ago and can't quite recall it? Did you NEVER read it?? Listen in as Kimberly gives you the highpoints--proving why Woolf's revolutionary essay collection from 1928 is more engaging now than ever.

Listen in as Kimberly explains all the ways the novel changed literature forever. She explores realism, Flaubert’s revolutionary narrative stance and just what to make of wacky Emma–this REAL HOUSEWIFE from 1856.

People. This book is soooooo good. Listen in to learn about the genius of the title, the impact of Zevin’s intertexts and the nuance of the structure. But almost more importantly, find out how I ALMOST MISSED THIS INCREDIBLE BOOK because I don't give a shit about teenaged gamers.

Kimberly's pretty convinced that THE FEAST is a perfect novel. Published in 1950, this rich, hilarious, dark page-turner concerns a group of guests at a Cornwall inn where everything is about to go TERRIBLY WRONG. Tune in to hear Kimberly elucidate Kennedy's incredible structure, narrative voice, use of intrigue and so much more.

Did you read CIRCE in 2018 when it was an instant #1 NYT bestseller? If not, Kimberly is SO jealous of the reading experience you have in store. This re-writing of the myth (you do NOT need to love mythology to love the book) is SO GOOD. If you've read it, Kimberly will remind you of how amazing it is--all while deepening your appreciation of Miller's absolute genius.

Galatea MUST be your next book club pick. At just 50 pages, the book is essentially a short story. But it's sweeping and immediate and GORGEOUS. It is just so so good. Kimberly digs in to all the ways that Miller (author of the #1 best-selling CIRCE) re-envisions Ovid's (totally misogynist) myth. This book is a page-turning inspirational, super-smart gem. Treat yourself (and everyone else you know...

This novel--published in 1975 when Jones was only 25--is a supremely important piece of literature. A full, complex and super-engaging look at Ursa Corregidora's experience of being a Black woman in the South, the novel is a must read that Kimberly LOVED exploring.

MORE CLAIRE KEEGAN! Kimberly dives deep into the title story of this new collection to further reveal Claire Keegan's GENIUS.

NO READING REQUIRED! Kimberly lays out a very persuasive argument for why reading is REALLY GOOD for you. Featuring wisdom from Virginia Woolf (and Maryanne Wolf), Jia Tolentino, Lydia Davis and Vladimir Nabokov, the lecture will give you all the rationale you need to read a LOT MORE THIS YEAR.

Beaming in from her pantry, Kimberly explains why she wasn't drawn to this run-away bestseller--and why she ultimately found it so satisfying! If you loved the book, or the tv show, listen in to see WHY Lessons is actually a very solid literary achievement.

This running-away-to-the-Met novella from 1967 really holds up! Listen in for a good dose of nostalgia, surprisingly great prose and some excellent crone energy!

NO READING NECESSARY! This introduction to Baker's hilarious and ultra-smart The Mezzanine will convince you how easy--and beneficial--it is to slooooow doooown. In this day and age, we ALL need a fat dose of Nicholson Baker.

This gem from 1992 REALLY HOLDS UP. Allow Kimberly to remind you why this entertaining novel--built around a matriarchal, domestic romance during the Mexican Revolution--was such a bestseller. With a weird number of funny and PRACTICAL digressions, the lecture celebrates this part-soap-opera (think Jane the Virgin!), part-cookbook (try a recipe!), part-send-up and part-family-saga.

Get Kimberly's take on this early-90s classic while PRACTICING YOUR SPANISH! This soapopera-esque matriarchal saga set against the Mexican revolution really holds up. Listen in to find out why. ¡Ándate pues!

In this PLATINUM AGE of television, Kimberly looks at the masterful language, the deft historical elements and the incredible Shakespearean airs of one of the best TV series of all time: David Milch's DEADWOOD.