Ep 248: This Other Eden by Paul Harding

Anna and Amanda discuss Elizabeth Gilbert pulling her novel The Snow Forest from publication because of its Russia theme. Our book of the week is This Other Eden by Paul Harding. Based on a true story, an island community of castaways and misfits is disrupted when a well-meaning but racist preacher enters their lives.  It has biblical feels yet resonates today.  Described as 'a harrowing tale of paradise lost' (New York Times) and 'sure to be a stand-out of 2023' (Los Angeles Times), since we recorded this episode it has been long-listed for the Booker Prize. Coming up: The Late Americans by Brandon Taylor. Follow us: Instagram: @abailliekaras and @vibrant_lives_podcast Email: [email protected] Facebook: Books On The Go Litsy: @abailliekaras   Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz