Concavity Show Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Concavity Show on XA podcast about contemporary fiction and the world of books w/ hosts @mattbucher and @dave__laird (previously The Great Concavity, a podcast about DFW)

Barn 8
Deb Olin UnferthIn Episode 63, we’re joined by Deb Olin Unferth, to discuss her latest novel, Barn 8, and her larger body of work and creative writing teaching. Now live on podcasting platforms! https://t.co/ULDwV8gXhA
Paperback, 2020
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Paradise, Nevada
Dario DiofebiEpisode 66 featuring Dario Diofebi is now live! He’s the author of one of our favorite books of 2021, Paradise, Nevada, out on @BloomsburyLit #paradisenevada #dariodiofebi https://t.co/SXBmymOVs1
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Deep Ellum
Brandon HobsonIn Episode 60 we talk to novelist Brandon Hobson (@bwhobson), National Book Award Finalist, and author of The Removed, Where the Dead Sit Talking, Deep Ellum, and Desolation of Avenues Untold. His brand new novel The Removed is phenomenal; get it now from Harper Collins! https://t.co/FSKIYUzdZR
Paperback, 2014
$15.00Member price:$7.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Removed
Brandon HobsonIn Episode 60 we talk to novelist Brandon Hobson (@bwhobson), National Book Award Finalist, and author of The Removed, Where the Dead Sit Talking, Deep Ellum, and Desolation of Avenues Untold. His brand new novel The Removed is phenomenal; get it now from Harper Collins! https://t.co/FSKIYUzdZR
Paperback, 2021
$16.99Member price:$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Apology
Christian TebordoIn Episode 67, we welcome @xtebordo back on the show, to talk about his latest novel, The Apology. We also recap the recent @dfwsociety DFW22 conference in Austin! Christian’s bonus episode for Patrons drops in two weeks. https://t.co/54V2Hu16QT
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Where the Dead Sit Talking
Brandon HobsonIn Episode 60 we talk to novelist Brandon Hobson (@bwhobson), National Book Award Finalist, and author of The Removed, Where the Dead Sit Talking, Deep Ellum, and Desolation of Avenues Untold. His brand new novel The Removed is phenomenal; get it now from Harper Collins! https://t.co/FSKIYUzdZR
Paperback, 2019
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Bubblegum
Adam LevinFor those interested in reading Adam Levin's forthcoming novel Bubblegum that we just interviewed him about (which is hopefully everyone), there's a great excerpt up on @GuernicaMag (accompanied by an incredible GIF): https://t.co/tKnCWb5sGe
Paperback, 2021
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Both Sides Now
Peyton ThomasIn Episode 70, we welcome our friend Peyton Thomas (@peytonology), a DFW, Louisa May Alcott, and American Girl doll enthusiast. His YA novel, Both Sides Now, was published in 2021, and his writing has appeared in a wide variety places. Now live! https://t.co/cD8Nxon8h2
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