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"The Sparsholt Affair" by Alan Hollinghurst
Laura Miller, Alex Barasch, and Gabriel Roth discuss the new novel by Alan Hollinghurst, The Sparsholt Affair, a multigenerational saga about gay life. Following this episode, the Audio Book Club will be going on hiatus. From the hosts and producers of the show, thanks for listening. Join Slate Plus
"The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
Laura Miller, Jacob Brogan, and Charlie Jane Anders discuss Ursula K. Le Guin's classic science fiction novel "The Left Hand of Darkness". Please fill out the Slate podcast survey at slate.com/podcastsurvey Join Slate Plus for full, ad-free access to Audio Book Club and your other favorite Slate pod
"Her Body and Other Parties" by Carmen Maria Machado
Katy Waldman, Parul Sehgal, and Laura Bennett discuss Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado. This episode is Katy's last episode as host of the Audio Book Club, but watch this space for more about the future of the show. Join Slate Plus for full, ad-free access to Audio Book Club and yo