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Podcast: Reading Materials
Episode: Convenience Store Woman: Weirdly Relatable or Just… Weird? | S01 E10
Description: We wrap up Season 1 with our first-ever guest! Matt joins us to chat about Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata—a sharp, surreal look at societal norms, personal identity, and the rhythm of retail life. We discuss quirky characters, Murata’s real-life inspiration, and whether we’ve all felt a little bit like Keiko.Episode Timepoints:00:00 Intro00:32 Welcoming Matthew06:00 A Discussion of Convenience Store Woman56:25 Summary59:00 OutroOther Books Mentioned in this Episode:Normal People - Sally Rooney<...