Eric Puchner: Dream State

American author Eric Puchner lifts the curtain on his latest novel, Dream State, a sprawling exploration of how actions have consequences that ripple across generations.  

A love triangle plays out across generations in this panoramic and deeply human tale of family, loss and the fragile dreams that shape our lives. 

Selected by Oprah for her book club in 2025 and an instant New York Times bestseller, Dream State tells the story of Charlie, a gifted anaesthesiologist; his best friend Garrett, a brooding, introverted nerd; and medical school drop-out Cece, whose engagement to Charlie seems certain – until she meets Garrett.  

Unspooling these three interlocking lives over years and decades, Dream State is a novel of love, family ties and the beauty of impermanence, set against the backdrop of a changing planet. Don’t miss your chance to hear from Puchner as he discusses this work of exceptional literary depth, with host Ronnie Scott.