Anna and Amanda discuss Elizabeth Gilbert <a href= "https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/books/elizabeth-gilbert-book-russia.html"> pulling her novel The Snow Forest from publication</a> because of its Russia theme. Our book of the week is <a href= "https://www.amazon.com.au/This-Other-Eden-Paul-Harding/dp/132403629X"> This Other Eden</a> by Paul Harding. Based on a true story, an island community of castaways and misfits is disrupted when a well-meaning but racist preacher enters their lives.  It has biblical feels yet resonates today.  Described as 'a harrowing tale of paradise lost' (New York Times) and 'sure to be a stand-out of 2023' (Los Angeles Times), since we recorded this episode it has been <a href= "https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/prize-years/2023">long-listed for the Booker Prize</a>. Coming up: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com.au/Late-Americans-Brandon-Taylor/dp/0593332334"> The Late Americans</a> by Brandon Taylor. Follow us: Instagram: @abailliekaras and @vibrant_lives_podcast Email: <a href= "mailto:Booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com">Booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com</a> Facebook: Books On The Go Litsy: @abailliekaras   Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz