The Savage Detectives: fake histories, famous namesakes and the terror of reading with Oliver Coleman

<p>On this weeks Book(ish) we sit down with comedian Oliver Coleman to talk The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolaño. Our conversation includes the pleasure of reading invented histories, sharing a namesake with an Oscar/BAFTA winner, and a new perspective on the terrifying loneliness of reading. Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Books discussed:</p><p>The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolaño</p><p>Distant Star by Roberto Bolaño</p><p>Nazi Literature in the Americas by Roberto Bolaño</p><p>The Prettiest Horse in the Glue Factory by Corey White</p><p><br></p><p>You can follow Oliver on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/olivercolemancomedy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/OliverLColeman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a>.</p><p>Follow Bookish Comedy on <a href="https://twitter.com/bookishcomedy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookishcomedy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to our newsletter<a href="http://eepurl.com/cM3in9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> here</strong></a><strong>. </strong>Join our facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/535280830149669/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to help support the show?</p><p><a href="https://sanspantsplus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sanspants+</strong></a><strong> |</strong><a href="https://sanspantsradio.podkeep.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Podkeep</strong></a><strong> |</strong><a href="https://audiobooksontape.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> USB Tapes</strong></a><strong> |</strong><a href="https://streamlabs.com/sanspantsradio/merch" re