Adam Haslett’s new novel, Mothers & Sons is a brilliant book examining the relationships between mothers and sons from all sorts of angles.  The story of Peter and his mother Ann, who have so much in common and yet are estranged.  Compelling, original and moving, this a novel that stays with you.

Books mentioned in this week's episode:

Mothers & Sons by Adam Haslett

Imagine Me Gone by Adam Haslett

You are Not a Stranger Here by Adam Haslett

Union Atlantic by Adam Haslett

My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout

King Lear by William Shakespeare

Moby Dick by Herman Melville

Tinkers by Paul Harding

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