Episode 283: Franny and Zooey

Franny and Zooey

This week, SSR takes it all the way back to 1961 for a discussion about a classic: J.D. Salinger’s Franny and Zooey. Alli and her guest talk about the book’s publishing history and deep dive into its content: insufferable men, existential dread, the nature of wisdom, quarter-life crises, and emotional states best shared via AIM away message.

TW: suicide, depression

Sheila is the author of the novels The Goddess Effect and Friends in Napa, which Mindy Kaling called “smart and wildly entertaining… like drinking a glass of wine with an endlessly witty, scandalous friend.” Her work has appeared in many publications, including Vogue, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. Sheila lives in Los Angeles with her husband and you can follow her on Instagram @sheilaym.

CHECK OUT SHEILA’S BOOKS:
The Goddess Effect
Friends in Napa

CHECK OUT SHEILA’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan

Wives Like Us by Plum Sykes

MORE READING:

“J.D. Salinger’s Franny and Zooey: A Review and Analysis” (The Cougar Chronicle)

“A rumination on disillusionment: J.D. Salinger’s Franny and Zooey” (The Stanford Daily, 2020)

“Is J.D. Salinger’s Franny and Zooey posturing or profound?” (The Guardian, 2016)

“Franny and Zooey Book Review: The Paradox of Reason” (Collegium Institute)

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