Ep 08: The latest masterpiece from Geraldine Brooks + a poetic classic from Joe Brainard, one of the art world’s most original creators

A discarded painting in a roadside clean-up, forgotten bones in a research archive, and Lexington, the greatest racehorse in US history. From these strands of fact, in 'Horse' Geraldine Brooks weaves a sweeping story of spirit, obsession and injustice across American history. And… Meet writer and artist Joe Brainard, whose series of 'I Remember' memoirs broke new literary ground in the 1960s and early 1970s,  and have inspired poets and writers ever since. Guests:  Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize winning author of 'Horse' Ken Bolton, poet, author of 'Salute' and 19 other books of poetry published since 1977… and devoted fan of Joe Brainard   Our Random Reader - Kortin Other books that get a mention: 'Phosphorescence' by Julia Baird and 'The Hush' by Sara Foster currently sit on Sarah’s Tsundoku. Michaela mentioned 'White Fragility' by Robin DiAngelo in her interview with Geraldine Brooks. Music composed by Quentin Grant  SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES Geraldine Brooks: Insta: @ozbrooks100 Facebook: Geraldine Brooks Twitter: @GeraldineBrooks Hachette: Insta:@HachetteAus Facebook: Hachette Australia Books Twitter: @HachetteAusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.