Argobot Posted July 31, 2017 The Idle Book Club 28: NW Sarah and Chris discuss NW, Zadie Smith's sprawling tale of the London working class. It's a re-read for both co-hosts, and they loved it just as much the second time through. Join in and see if you agree! Listen on the Episode Page Listen on Soundcloud Listen in iTunes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osmosisch Posted August 13, 2017 Ha! I knew this was coming. Sad to hear it's my least-favourite of hers. Maybe I'll give it another go, I may have changed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdogggg Posted December 12, 2017 Hi Guys, Hope you're both well. Is there any information on when this cast is continuing? Been on hiatus for a couple of months with no update. Thanks. Jack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argobot Posted January 19, 2018 Hello!! We have been terrible and not updated anyone on the status of the podcast. But fear not, we've just recorded our episode on NW and it will be released soon in what we've retroactively decided to call "Season 3" of the Idle Book Club. For those of you who have still stuck around during the long delay (again, sorry) our next episode will be on The Odyssey, specifically the new Emily Wilson translation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted January 21, 2018 Bump! This long-delayed episode is finally out and the thread has been updated accordingly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Danger Posted January 22, 2018 Glad to see this is back, I was just wondering last night if it would be weird to tweet at the Idle Book Club account to see if the show was over when I saw the new episode was up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osmosisch Posted January 24, 2018 I couldn't bring myself to read this again. I'll just post my summary of the (indeed quite good) book: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marginalgloss Posted January 27, 2018 Glad to find the podcast has returned! I read NW some years ago and remember enjoying it. It's a good specimen of the modern novel of voices, and as a thing about London it feels right, I think. I remember liking some parts more than others, and some of it felt very direct (politically); as if Smith would sometimes lean out of a character-specific narrative to write something that feels like the start of a non-fiction essay. But I quite like that approach. I'm looking forward to reading that new translation of The Odyssey. I already bought a copy to give to someone else as a christmas present, but before it left my arms I read the introduction and the first few pages and that was enough to convince me I need to have it for myself. Tote bag and all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
