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In today's episode, I speak with Paul Theroux about and his new book On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2019). We also speak about a variety of topics including road trips, death, immigration, NAFTA, and how Donald Trump inspired him to write his new book.
In On the Plain of Snakes, Theroux documents his drive along the US-Mexican frontier, down into the heart of Mexico City, and throughout Oaxaca where he encounters migrants, corrupt cops, and mezcal.
There is a reason why Paul Theroux is considered one of the greatest living travel writers. His observations on the road are nuanced, informed, and timely. And his personal narrative doesn't overpower or drown out the voices of the locals he meets and ultimately befriends while on the road.
Paul's books we talked about
The Great Railway Bazaar
The Old Patagonian Express
The Mosquito Coast
Riding the Iron Rooster
Happy Isles of Oceania
Deep South
Paul Theroux on the web
Paul's Website
Some of his NY Times essays
Paul's 2019 Book Tour Schedule
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In today's episode, I speak with Paul Theroux about and his new book On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2019). We also speak about a variety of topics including road trips, death, immigration, NAFTA, and how Donald Trump inspired him to write his new book.
In On the Plain of Snakes, Theroux documents his drive along the US-Mexican frontier, down into the heart of Mexico City, and throughout Oaxaca where he encounters migrants, corrupt cops, and mezcal.
There is a reason why Paul Theroux is considered one of the greatest living travel writers. His observations on the road are nuanced, informed, and timely. And his personal narrative doesn't overpower or drown out the voices of the locals he meets and ultimately befriends while on the road.
Paul's books we talked about
The Great Railway Bazaar
The Old Patagonian Express
The Mosquito Coast
Riding the Iron Rooster
Happy Isles of Oceania
Deep South
Paul Theroux on the web
Paul's Website
Some of his NY Times essays
Paul's 2019 Book Tour Schedule
More episodes & support
I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Travel Writing World podcast! Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free. You can also support the show by leaving a positive review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram. Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Thanks for your support!
Intro music: Peach by Daantai (Daantai's Instagram)
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