In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Emmy Award-winning writer and director Oz Rodriguez—known for his work on Saturday Night Live, hit sketches, and feature films—to discuss the stories that shape us. Oz recently added “author” to his resume with the release of his debut book The Girl and the Robot, and today he’s here to talk about the novel that impacted his life: Nuestra Parte de Noche (Our Share of Night) by Mariana Enriquez.
Together, Chris and Oz dive into the dark, haunting beauty of Enriquez’s work, exploring how horror can be a vehicle for truth, memory, and cultural reckoning. Oz shares how the novel influenced his own writing, why Argentinian literature resonates so deeply with him, and how books can open doors to entirely new creative paths. Whether you’re a writer, a reader, or just someone looking for a powerful recommendation, this conversation is a reminder of how one book can shape a life—and spark a story of your own.
Together, Chris and Oz dive into the dark, haunting beauty of Enriquez’s work, exploring how horror can be a vehicle for truth, memory, and cultural reckoning. Oz shares how the novel influenced his own writing, why Argentinian literature resonates so deeply with him, and how books can open doors to entirely new creative paths. Whether you’re a writer, a reader, or just someone looking for a powerful recommendation, this conversation is a reminder of how one book can shape a life—and spark a story of your own.
