The Foxed Page

Lecture 75: James Baldwin's GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN >> This masterpiece deserves the deepest of dives. Join Kimberly to sink in to its genius!

Lecture 74: Gabriel García Márquez's ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE >> If you're one of the millions who love this book--or if you didn't quite get all the hype--listen in to Kimberly's take on why it's massively important.

In "The Foxed Page," Kimberly Ford analyzes Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude," focusing on its themes, historical context, and literary significance. She explores Garcia Marquez's biography, the concept of magic realism, and the novel's key elements like sex, war, and the cyclical nature of the B...

Enriched Read 8: Ann Patchett's TOM LAKE--and OUR TOWN! >> Whether you loved TOM LAKE or were underwhelmed, just wait till you see it in the light of Our Town!

REPOST: History and satire in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE >> NO READING REQUIRED >> Dive into Jane's historical period--while seeing her as a true SATIRIST--to more FULLY appreciate her genius!

REPOST: BACK-to-SCHOOL with the (shockingly deep and complex) WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE >> Let Kimberly reveal some very adult reasons why this "childhood" favorite has sold over 50M copies and remains a global household staple.

Lecture 70: Gregoire Bouillier's THE MYSTERY GUEST >> You asked for more international books! This short French riff on Mrs. Dalloway is a REALLY GOOD ONE!

Lecture 69: Liz Moore's THE GOD OF THE WOODS >> Feel like you fully appreciated what makes this thriller so good? Kimberly wants to point out a few points when you might've been too engrossed to notice!

REPOST: Rachel Khong's GOODBYE, VITAMIN >> You've seen REAL AMERICANS on every bookstore front table lately? That's because Khong is SO GOOD. Listen in to hear what makes Khong's work so approachable, smart and deeply affecting.

Enriched Read 6: SATIRE in LONG ISLAND COMPROMISE (also feat. Lorrie Moore, Paul Beatty and Andrew Sean Greer!)

Lecture 68: James Baldwin's GIOVANNI'S ROOM >> It's a crime that Kimberly JUST read this novel for the first time. She was shocked at the crazy abundance of figurative language. Take a listen to more fully COMPREHEND this slim book!

Lecture 67: Kimberly's TOP TEN books of the 21st century! >> The New York Times did NOT ask Kimberly for her top ten when they made their list, but here they are! Tune in to see how your favorites compare!

REPOST: DEMON COPPERHEAD>> Have you read the NYT best of the century title #61?? Were you a reader who voted it NUMBER ONE on the readers' list? Listen in if you want to better understand WHY it's so good!

Lecture 66: Lucia Berlin's A MANUAL FOR CLEANING WOMEN >> Kimberly would almost give this an ELEVEN. Listen in as she explains why this collection deserves to be read over and over and over again!

Lecture 65: FORTY-SIX of the New York Times's 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE CENTURY >> Have you read the same titles as Kimberly? Is she about to deeply offend you by panning your favorite?? Listen in to see!

Lecture 64c: Salinger's FRANNY AND ZOOEY (but mostly "Zooey") >> Ever wondered why Salinger is SO ENDURING? And what's actually going on with Franny?? Kimberly's about to offer up some answers.

Lecture 64a: J. D. Salinger's FRANNY AND ZOOEY (but really just "Franny") >> Even if you haven't read this GEM of a book, tune in to see what makes Salinger's prose SO GOOD.

Lecture 63b: Akbar's MARTYR! (the ENDING) >> If you think you fully understood the nuance of Kaveh Akbar's (possible double) ending, you might be crazy.

Lecture 63a: Kaveh Akbar's MARTYR! >> Anyone who thinks they've comprehended this masterpiece in one read is insane. Allow Kimberly to help you appreciate why it deserves extensive further thought!

Lecture 62: Elin Hilderbrand's SWAN SONG >> Have an extra good time with the queen of the beach read's LAST NANTUCKET NOVEL.

Lecture 60: Miranda July's ALL FOURS >> Have you heard? ALL FOURS is creating a revolution!