The Jonathan Franzen Interview | Reading the Room Podcast

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[@CJReads]

INCRDIBLE NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE WE LOVE U FATHER FRANZEN

[@TheBarandtheBookcase]

In father Franzen we trust

[@AnaMaria-zl7qy]

OMG dream crossover! So proud of you, Jaylen!

[@TheBarandtheBookcase]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@soricesofast]

Stumbled onto this. Easily the best Franzen interview I’ve heard and I’ve listened to many! Lol at “there was no conceivable professional advantage in me talking to you.” 😂

[@TheBarandtheBookcase]

WOW, thank you so so much! And I'll never forget that moment 😂

[@nathansnook]

Jaylen, need to say it: you've outdone yourself. thanks for not asking the "same five questions" and really getting to the meat of why Franzen writes and who he is as a writer. this was exceptionally fascinating and you have such a gift for being able to bring these authors down to a very down-to-earth level for us 💓

[@suschords]

I’m so proud of you Jaylen! Been following you since the beginning and it feels like you’ve arrived. So happy that Mr Franzen was pleased by your questions, and I can tell that you took time to think of unique thoughtful ones

[@alsopato]

never read franzen, didnt stop me from getting really invested - super interesting questions & measured responses! feel proud vicariously through you, so full circle!

[@r.enee.morris]

Listening to Franzen talk about the restrictions in his writing is gold! I appreciate this hugely when reading, hate a repeated a word. GREAT interview Jaylen. 🎉

[@doomantidote]

Let's go!

[@TheBarandtheBookcase]

❤️‍🔥

[@blue---monday]

wow!!!!! this is insane!! i never imagined that you were to ever interview him!! this is sooo good!

[@jessdekkerreads8792]

JAYLEN & FRANZEN?! Let’s goooo

[@TheBarandtheBookcase]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@oliviaturner3345]

This is a fantastic interview! Insightful, original questions from you and carefully considered responses from Franzen. Really happy for you carving out a space for yourself in the literary podcast scene. 👏👏👏

[@DawnMarie1123]

Congratulations, Jaylen! This was an incredible interview!

[@funfashionable2576]

Incredibly smart, skillful and conversational. Fantastic!

[@TheBarandtheBookcase]

Thank you so so much, so glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the kind words ❤️

[@DaveNYC]

Congrats on a great interview! And thanks to Mr Franzen for doing it. You’re questions were really good. His answers were truly interesting. (I’ve been to a lot of writer events and that is surely not a guarantee).
I especially loved his discussion of how he creates characters. That and the part about not wasting the reader’s time. I say/think that all the time, and it’s true. I rarely feel like he’s wasted mine.
Loving the direction of the channel. It seems like you’ve found a great groove. Well done!

[@sophiareadsbooks]

Just finished Crossroads and so excited to listen/watch this (FINALLY) !!!

[@TheBarandtheBookcase]

Hope you enjoy!!!

[@RPMir]

This is so so good.

[@chadbuff]

It's here!!!!

[@TheBarandtheBookcase]

❤️❤️❤️

[@josephlastname]

haven’t read Franzen (yet) but it’s unreal you got this interview! iconique!

[@TheBarandtheBookcase]

Thank you so much!!! Read Crossroads ASAP, it’s a banger

[@LauraFreyReadinginBed]

This is an amazing interview. I've been a Franzen fan for many years and listened to a LOT of interviews. You brought a unique and very.... readerly perspective. I loved your opening comparison to Taylor Swift!

[@LauraFreyReadinginBed]

Now that I finished though… him saying, there's no conceivable professional advantage of me talking to you…. Is such a Franzen thing to say😂