John Plotz

Victorianist, Le Guin lover, B-Sides editor at Public Books, co-host of Recall This Book and Novel Dialogue. Chicken owner.

[Public Books @PublicBooks]

“To the extent that we are willing to state the facts as we know them to be, we still live in the actual world.”

New at PB, @plotznik considers Hannah Arendt’s “Lying in Politics: Reflections on the Pentagon Papers.”: https://t.co/37HzDLWnyM

[John Plotz @plotznik]

A pleasure to pit Arendt against Trumpian power lies, bluff, and bs…

[Public Books @PublicBooks]

“To the extent that we are willing to state the facts as we know them to be, we still live in the actual world.”

New at PB, @plotznik considers Hannah Arendt’s “Lying in Politics: Reflections on the Pentagon Papers.”: https://t.co/37HzDLWnyM

[Public Books @PublicBooks]

In a new episode of our partner podcast @NovelDialogue, ecocritic Elizabeth Caroyln Miller talks with author Kim Stanley Robinson about the impact of his influential climate novel “Ministry for the Future.” Hosted by @plotznik.
https://t.co/NdiuA8ac1t

[Public Books @PublicBooks]

Far-right nationalisms like Hindutva and Zionism were transnational projects from the outset.

Tracing this fascist diaspora, Ajantha Subramanian, @LoriAllen72, and @plotznik suggest, helps clarify right-wing nationalism’s function. https://t.co/27HFcilZlM

[John Plotz @plotznik]

@NovelDialogue Pretty sure this marks the only time the amazing and generous Sheila Heti has been asked about William Steig's "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble"......

[John Plotz @plotznik]

I just committed to ride the Pan-Mass Challenge. Click here to support my ride! https://t.co/amPbzEnREs #PMC2023 via @panmass

[John Plotz @plotznik]

@RecallThisBook @efanthro @LeahAtWhatPrice @IvanKreilkamp and @davidplotz I bet you have a a whole different set of kids' books to praise!

[John Plotz @plotznik]

@RecallThisBook @efanthro @inqualia @mit_cmsw Blew my mind to learn that William Gibson's Neuromancer (Cyberpunk's Old Testament) was inspired by the invention of the Sony Walkman; thanks, Paul Roquet!

[Public Books @PublicBooks]

“It was all mixed up with his office, this space where my sad and serious dad did his sad and serious thinking: here’s where I’m going to figure it out, make good for our family.”

Charles Yu on childhood and writing stories featuring immigrant families:
https://t.co/mPfpoUdVd6

[John Plotz @plotznik]

@NovelDialogue @meganalimcd A huge honor to be a fly on this particular wall….

[John Plotz @plotznik]

I just committed to ride the Pan-Mass Challenge. Click here to join me for #PMC2022! https://t.co/NtjeFOGimZ #PMC2022 via @panmass

[John Plotz @plotznik]

I’ve never heard Twitch tv compared to the realist novel before…that Egan!

[Novel Dialogue @NovelDialogue]

First episode alert! Join us this Thursday, Sept 16 for Jennifer Egan @Egangoonsquad and @IvanKreilkamp 🎧👇

[Novel Dialogue @NovelDialogue]

What is a literary interview, and why do people enjoy them? ND blog editor James Draney ponders these questions in our inaugural blog post!
https://t.co/RCG4LtaHNo

[Novel Dialogue @NovelDialogue]

Season 2 alert🙌Join us on Sept 16 for the novelist Jennifer Egan @Egangoonsquad and @IvanKreilkamp👇
This season, we will be powering up with episode-related blog posts. Please subscribe to our blog so you don't miss a thing! https://t.co/YI5s3wSI85

[John Plotz @plotznik]

Loved the chance to speak with Piketty. His take on reparations and his comparisons between Bush and Trump were a couple of the biggest surprises...
The Long Road to a New Ideology: Piketty on Trump, Democrats, and Inequality https://t.co/HkCE9nouN2 via @publicbooks

[John Plotz @plotznik]

Has the Left made a terrible mistake by pinning its electoral hopes on college-educated voters? Delighted that @karpmj joined me and Adaner Usmani on the Recall This Book podcast to kick off our discussion of the (curse of the) Brahmin Left. https://t.co/RgV32SHcgt

[John Plotz @plotznik]

I am extremely excited for this! Especially now that @latifnasser has been confirmed as keynote speaker....

[Public Books @PublicBooks]

What if we took podcasts seriously as scholarship?

Cosponsored by @PublicBooks, the @HmanitiesPodNet symposium is free, virtual, and open to all. Submit proposals by July 15 for the October 15-16 symposium: https://t.co/KgIw87NIc6

[National Humanities Center @NatlHumanities]

.@NovelDialogue is a literature-centered podcast featuring novelists and critics and co-hosted by NHC Fellows @plotznik (2001–02) and @AarthiVadde (2020–21). This episode features literary critic Michael Johnston (Fellow, 2020-21).

[John Plotz @plotznik]

Calling all pods…..!

[Humanities Podcast Network @HmanitiesPodNet]

Join us for the inaugural Humanities Podcasting Symposium on October 15 and 16, 2021. Virtual, free to attend, and open to all! Find out more and submit ideas here: https://t.co/loxKZilgbP

[John Plotz @plotznik]

Penny's B-Side on Graham Greene (who does not tweet...) was wonderful, and in great company...

[Penny Fielding @PenFielding]

Perfect for summer reading! Treat yourself to this fantastic collection created by @plotznik (with a small entry by me and tons of brilliant essays).
https://t.co/vVP2Rskf7I