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For this episode, we head to Damariscotta, Maine, to chat with Adam White about his stunning debut, The Midcoast. This gripping novel dives into privilege, the shadows of the American dream, and the lengths we’ll go to protect the ones we love.

I’ve been thinking about this book since it hit shelves two years ago and couldn’t be more thrilled Adam agreed to this interview! He shares the 11-year journey behind the book, its Gatsby-esque themes, and exciting news about The Midcoast being optioned by Hulu. Plus, he drops some fantastic book recommendations and teases what he’s working on next. Thank you for joining me, Adam!

Adam White recommends: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald; Netherland by Joseph O’Neill; The Lazarus Man by Richard Price; The End of Vandalism by Tom Drury.

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Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark is the masterful story of a lifelong friendship between two very different women with shared histories and buried secrets, tested in the twilight of their lives, set across the arc of the 20th century, and it is magnificent.

“I can’t remember the last time I’ve fallen so hard for a book. Fellowship Point is about many things: friendship, secrets, legacy, love, family—but the true magic here is in the writing…” ~ Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

Fellowship Point: this book, this book! It was such a joy to read and this conversation is fantastic. I cannot thank Alice enough.

Alice Elliott Dark recommends: The Complicities by Stacey D’ Erasmo; Which Side Are You On by Ryan Lee Wong; Lucky Turtle by Bill Roorbach

Follow Alice Elliott Dark on Instagram: @aliceelliottdark

Place you holds here for all Alice Elliott Dark titles.