The Antidote by Karen Russell

The Antidote by Karen Russell

Update: 2025-11-29
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Kathleen and James step into a reimagining of the 1930s Dust Bowl in Karen Russell's genre-bending novel The Antidote. The hosts discuss the book's magical realism, its incredible use of language, and its argument for how history can be more deeply connected than one might expect. Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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The Antidote by Karen Russell

The Antidote by Karen Russell

James Ludy, Kathleen Crouse