Anthony's Recommendation
"I have not paid attention to the negative discourse around Ocean Vuong's previous novel, and I don't care. This new novel is fantastic. Beautifully written, grounded and will make you cry without pulling any bullshit tricks. I loved it. This week I've chosen The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong for #NewBookTuesday. One of the most highly anticipated novels of the year, it's about a hopeless young man talked out of suicide by an old woman with dementia. He becomes her caretaker. It's 400 pages. Let's fucking go."
— Anthony Jeselnik, #NewBookTuesday
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The Emperor of Gladness is a novel by Ocean Vuong that explores themes of identity, family, and the complexities of human relationships. It follows the story of a young man navigating his life, love, and the challenges of finding his place in the world.
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Anthony Jeselnik recommended this book on his Instagram story as part of his weekly #NewBookTuesday series on May 12, 2025.
"Every Tuesday, I share a book recommendation. Not sponsored, just books I think are worth reading."— Anthony Jeselnik