Episode Notes

On this week’s episode of Orange Juice Optional, Suzanne and Michelle will discuss March’s book of the month, “Memoirs of a Geisha”, by Arthur Golden. This book, narrated as the lifelong memoirs of Chiyo / Sayuri, explores the mysterious world of Geishas.  While shedding some light on this veiled lifestyle, the author’s work stirred some controversy.  Listen in as the hosts discuss the controversy, before sharing their perspective and final thoughts on the book. 

Before wrapping up the episode, Michelle announces that April's book of the month is "Capote's Women: A true story of love, betrayal, and a swan song for the ages" by Laurence Leamer. This nonfiction narrative explores Truman Capote's relationships with his high society female acquaintances. These were all women that he admired for their beauty and elegance. He easily befriended them, yet ultimately betrayed them in his Esquire short story "La Côte Basque 1965" (an excerpt from his unfinished novel "Answered Prayers"). Interestingly, this book has also been adapted into the FX series "Feud: Capote vs The Swans."

Until next week everyone…Cheers!!

April’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Capotes-Women-True-Story-Betrayal/dp/0593328108/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1VC2I1D05GFA1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3had-qm9VEMA5gCNOVm2C_BJSBDroR6ceNeLfjZCxnUtW1E5DpMsIB4Bla9Aoxfn8PMqL4p6MygwnRdrAtvZzAvbq64_sjvLKm1U8uHWk_q_nixOGJ3Z8-OiUX8fSPZLHYiqfFPOpGn-9cUEX2AQ0UAUQMKK1IrNrTbXlCIYtkqpHh9orDJx_9AA8qMsldlSdXbNmptuPyxkJkDx9M_pfQ.GkuDX1Jig_e2m1QW3NHK7AyhgOvmD9ViiQp6lUzwyTo&dib_tag=se&keywords=capotes+women+book&qid=1710181028&sprefix=capote%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1

FX series:

https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/feud

March’s book of the month:

https://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-Geisha-Novel-Arthur-Golden/dp/0679781587/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=26KDFIR3FA2P8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kEsAU00fdjkEJlNEO863yt7vdOK2e-NdqDUFeIAnHn0_omXTyKPO6w5qzIEy9WcvThAFWdQJMrJZW7kDg0ebC8kan7k-LwnaBzZ-V6L3yFFOFmCFuOJAilZPWHzDrQQr4VtqzyCvqsi95q6f2QprKDvVM-71UwhISObDiqlTC57CMBcG6f6mmByRwJc81YR4hjC_HcLfa9EWaJuAWr7wrA.A_qOU7ZZ5wS1fL7nrLIM55Wf6Tn1BFqJDDlfV2k_ig4&dib_tag=se&keywords=memoirs+of+a+geisha&qid=1709583240&sprefix=memoir%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-2

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