On Earth As It Is On Television

By Emily Jane,

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In Emily Jane’s rollicking debut, when spaceships arrive and then depart suddenly without a word, the certainty that we are not alone in the universe turns to intense uncertainty as to our place within it.

“Weird and sweet … like a 2020s White Noise: loud and colorful Americana with a…

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1 author picked On Earth As It Is On Television as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book is insane. Absolutely nuts. But there’s a strong, compelling plot sneakily moving the eccentric, confused characters forward, I couldn’t help but tag along with them. Besides, there were cats featured as main characters. And I’m a cat lady. Resistance was futile! 

For a book to really engage me, it needs to compel me to constantly be thinking, “What happens next?” I enjoy having my curiosity piqued, and boy, did this crazy ride do that.

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