Episode 176: Interview with Chris Bohjalian, author of The Amateur

“Irresistible… a marvelous 11th-hour twist and a satisfying denouement lie ahead. It’s hard to think of any reason not to call The Amateur by Chris Bohjalian, a perfect novel: a hole in one.” —Kirkus (Starred Review) With praise like that for his 24th novel, how could you not read, The Amateur by Chris Bohjalian? To say I was bowled over to interview the man himself for this episode in an understatement. Chris shares his joy of writing this book in a fun-filled frenzy over a 90-day period and emailing to his editor. The Amateur explores class divides, misogyny, family strife, and more in this 1970s set novel. His character of Mira is one you won’t soon forget, so give this episode a listen. Chris Bohjalian, lover of libraries, thank you so much for joining me! Chris recommends, All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun; The Simp by Roshan Sethi; The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout; Single Girls by John Searles; The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson. Check out Chris Bohjalian on every single social media platform out there! For more of Chris Bohjalian’s 24 books, click here!