I also loved Brandon Taylor's Real Life. He went to UW-Madison, and as someone who also went there and lives in Madison, the setting, the pace, all of it - rings so true.
Emily! I’ve just been loving your Substack so much! This book is going on my to-read list for sure (I was already sold by your review and now I’m extra-curious after the Madison connection comment above.) And - so fun to hear that you feel the same as I do about Kiese Laymon’s Heavy.
I also loved Brandon Taylor's Real Life. He went to UW-Madison, and as someone who also went there and lives in Madison, the setting, the pace, all of it - rings so true.
Emily! I’ve just been loving your Substack so much! This book is going on my to-read list for sure (I was already sold by your review and now I’m extra-curious after the Madison connection comment above.) And - so fun to hear that you feel the same as I do about Kiese Laymon’s Heavy.
Saving this salad recipe!!!!