14: Play It As It Lays - Lauren Emily Whalen

CONTENT WARNING: Drug abuse, suicide, pregnancy loss, abortion, divorce, rape, sexual assault, child abuse, child loss, mental illness, lots of others. Lauren Emily Whalen is here to discuss Joan Didion's most celebrated work of fiction: the novel PLAY IT AS IT LAYS. We discuss cool girl myths, aging, mental illness, and worrying about the livers of anyone who lived through the 1970s. Catch Lauren on social media: Instagram: BlueSky: Website: More ways to enjoy FBOL & Emily J. Edwards! Find Emily's books and professional information at Love T shirts, pins, and other merch? The merch shop is live ! ICMYI, the best way to support the show is to become a Patron : Follow Emily's Instagram : s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14: Play It As It Lays - Lauren Emily Whalen is an episode from F***bois of Literature Book Podcast by FBOL.

This episode is 32:19 long.

This episode was published on Jun 4, 2025.

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