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Curious Readers - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (Deep Dive) & March releases

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (Deep Dive) & March releases

02/28/25 • 50 min

Curious Readers

This week, we deep dive into Liz Moore’s viral woodland thriller The God of the Woods - and we have opinions. We also talk about the new releases we’re looking forward to reading in March.


Recent reads


The Future by Catherine Leroux (translated by Susan Ouriou)


Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte


You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue (translated by Natasha Wimmer)


March 2025 releases


The Horse by Willy Vlautin


Show Don’t Tell and Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld


Universality by Natasha Brown


Follow us on Instagram @curiousreaderspodcast for more recommendations in between episodes



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This week, we deep dive into Liz Moore’s viral woodland thriller The God of the Woods - and we have opinions. We also talk about the new releases we’re looking forward to reading in March.


Recent reads


The Future by Catherine Leroux (translated by Susan Ouriou)


Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte


You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue (translated by Natasha Wimmer)


March 2025 releases


The Horse by Willy Vlautin


Show Don’t Tell and Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld


Universality by Natasha Brown


Follow us on Instagram @curiousreaderspodcast for more recommendations in between episodes



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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