High-concept Novels

Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll talk about "high-concept" novels. Stories whose premises are distinctly creative and take big risks. Together they examine the practical limits of creativity. Titles mentioned in this episode include:   “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir “Jaws” by Peter Benchley “Jurassic Park” by Michael Crichton “Nineteen Eighty-Four” by George Orwell “Animal Farm” by George Orwell “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins   “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel “The Day of the Triffids” and “The Midwich Cuckoos” by John Wyndham   “The Lord of the Flies” by William Golding “The Last Murder at the End of the World” by  Stuart Turton   “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka “The Power” by Naomi Alderman   “Falling Animals” by Sheila Armstrong   “Perdido Street Station” and “The City & the City” by China Miéville   "The Library of Babel" by Jorge Luis Borges   This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.     Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: [email protected] About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.