73 - Books to Break and Remake your Brain with PS Conway, Poet and Author of Life Sucks
Sat Jul 19 2025
This episode we are joined by poet and author PS Conway (@ps.conway) as he shares a his list of five books to be castaway with. This list is for readers who seek literature that blends epic storytelling with profound emotional and philosophical depth. These works explore themes of identity, memory, faith, and freedom—often through lyrical prose and innovative narrative styles. Ideal for those who aren’t afraid to get a little lost in complexity, wrestle with meaning, and emerge changed by the journey. Perfect for lovers of classics who crave both beauty and challenge in their reading.
Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!
Guest Details:
Book: https://a.co/d/cRGyuyo
Website: https://psconway.com/
Poetry: https://poetrybyps.com/
Instagram: @ps.conway
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
Spoiler Warning
Books Discussed:
The Fellowship of the Ring by John R. R. TolkienWatership Down by Richard AdamsThe Sound and the Fury by William FaulknerA Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James JoyceSong of Solomon by Toni MorrisonHis Dark Materials by Philip PullmanHeart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
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This episode we are joined by poet and author PS Conway (@ps.conway) as he shares a his list of five books to be castaway with. This list is for readers who seek literature that blends epic storytelling with profound emotional and philosophical depth. These works explore themes of identity, memory, faith, and freedom—often through lyrical prose and innovative narrative styles. Ideal for those who aren’t afraid to get a little lost in complexity, wrestle with meaning, and emerge changed by the journey. Perfect for lovers of classics who crave both beauty and challenge in their reading. Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read! Guest Details: Book: https://a.co/d/cRGyuyo Website: https://psconway.com/ Poetry: https://poetrybyps.com/ Instagram: @ps.conway Podcast: W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod Twitter: @BooksToLastPod Instagram: @BooksToLastPod Music by DAYLILY @daylilyuk on Instagram https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6 Spoiler Warning Books Discussed: The Fellowship of the Ring by John R. R. TolkienWatership Down by Richard AdamsThe Sound and the Fury by William FaulknerA Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James JoyceSong of Solomon by Toni MorrisonHis Dark Materials by Philip PullmanHeart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad