In Episode 55, Gen and Jette discuss their first James Baldwin novel, Another Country, and they are in love. While Baldwin tackles tough themes that are still relevant today, he does it in the most beautiful way. This novel paints a picture of New York City in the 1950s through characters weaving their ways through life and trying to find themselves through relationships. The story touches on extramarital affairs, bisexuality, and interracial couples.
We hope you enjoyed Another Country by James Baldwin as much as we did!
Show Notes:
*whispers* Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal and Colm Toíbín: In Conversation The Year of James Baldwin
Paris Review Interview – James Baldwin, The Art of Fiction No. 78
Other James Baldwin works mentioned:
Notes of a Native Son
Giovanni’s Room
Go Tell It On The Mountain
If Beale Street Could Talk
The Fire Next Time
