Books Are My People

Louis Bayard - Oscar Wilde Was A Family Man

On episode 132 Louis Bayard discusses his latest historical novel, The Wildes: a novel in five acts. We talk about our shared affinity for Oscar Wilde, Bayyard's favorite work of Wilde's and we share some recent reads we loved. In addition, Shannon Bowring, author of Where the Forest Meets the River recommends a favorite read. Books Recommended: The Wildes: A Novel In Five Acts by Louis Bayard James by Percival Everett Peggy by Rebecca Godfrey with Leslie Jamison This is Happiness by Niall Williams Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan The Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know : the Fathers of Wilde , Yeats and Joyce by Colm Toibin Louis bayard on social media: Facebook: Louis bayard Instagram: @louisbayardauthor Threads: @louisbayyardauthor Where the Forest Meets the River by Shannon Bowring The Woods by Janice Obuchowsky Support the show Get your Books Are My People merch here! I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

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