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EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 39 MIN

S6. Debut Spotlight-11. Lucas Oakeley (Men Reading Fiction, Yearning & Food)

from A Pair of Bookends · host Hannah MacDonald

(PSA: Sound on this ep improves 5/10 mins in, apologies!) For today's episode Hannah was joined by author Lucas Oakeley to discuss his debut novel Nearly Departed which you can buy here.They discuss Lucas's social media campaign to get men reading fiction, love stories, food and lots more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. You can follow Lucas via Instagram, Twitter/X & Tik Tok. Books & other mentions in this episode: Flesh by David SzalayAll That Man Is by David SzalayThe Trees by Percival EverettAny Human Heart by William BoydImogen by Jilly CooperBeautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooneyhttps://www.service95.com/why-more-men-need-to-read-about-loveDavid NichollsBobby PalmerMike GayleWuthering Heights (2026)Frankenstein (2025)Saltburn (2023)The Narrow Road To The Deep North (2025)The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard FlanaganNora EphronMad Men (2007)Game of ThronesBreaking Bad (2008)Succession (2018)Let us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!

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