CZM Book Club: Locust House, by Adam Gnade (Part One of Four)
Summary
Host Margaret Kiljoy begins a four-part reading of Adam Gennady’s novella *Locust House*, set in the 2002 San Diego punk scene. The episode covers Chapter 1, following protagonist Agnes McCanty through her uncle’s funeral and a traumatic sexual encounter with her boyfriend. Kiljoy discusses the book’s raw prose, its depiction of misogyny, and Gennady’s broader literary project before concluding with a preview of future episodes.
Topics discussed
Intro, Kewpie Mayo, and Ad Breaks
Book Club Intro: Locust House and Punk Rock
Locust House Part 1: The Funeral
Mid-Roll Ad Breaks
Locust House Part 1: Roller Coaster and Assault
Ad Breaks and Transition
Locust House Part 1: Memories and Reflection
Host Commentary and Author Bio
Outro and Final Ad Breaks
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