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A podcast dedicated to fantasy fiction! Each week Marysa and Vicki will discuss a different book from the fantasy genre. A great podcast if you love talking about fantasy and are looking for recommendations.
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Done & Dunne

Hemlock Creatives

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A podcast exploring writer Dominick Dunne's quest for justice amidst his incisive commentary of the high society set. Alicia (Trashy Divorces) leads a far ranging romp through the novels and Vanity Fair columns of one of the 20th century’s most unforgettable literary contributors. Covering courthouses and country clubs, Dunne’s voice was one for the ages, and Done & Dunne ensures that voice can continue to resonate with audiences today.
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Congrats, you are one chat away from treasure! 🤩 We're Gwen and Mimi, two avid readers. After a few months discussing books and suggesting reads to each other, we realised that the books we both loved were written in the 20th century. This is how we created the only conversational podcast focusing on books of the 20th century, famous or awaiting world-wide recognition. Because not all the great books are official classics, and because we take a personal approach to reading. We believe that e ...
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QELKE

Quest To Elevate Literary Knowledge Everywhere

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QELKE is a podcast dedicated to elevating its listener’s knowledge by reviewing some of the greatest literary writers and their works. Join QELKE bi-monthly as host, Bob Stewart discusses classics and sometimes not-so classic literary contributions that have become national treasures.
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Pleasant Evenings Book Club

Pleasant Evenings Book Club

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Welcome to Pleasant Evenings Book Club, a podcast focused on literary criticism and analysis. Our main focus is literature but we also have been known to dabble in movies, television, and frankly whatever we see fit. We’re here to have fun with some heavy texts, and more than anything else, make more evenings pleasant. Currently on a quest to watch all of Mobile Suit Gundam, but we’re still a book club!
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Join brother and sister T. S. Russell and Elizabeth Bernadette as we embark on a quest after the great works of literature! Like the mythic leviathan, these are stories so monstrous in scope and depth that to merely touch them is to be changed forever. Our topics range from short stories by Flannery O’Connor to plays by Shakespeare to romance novels by Jane Austen. Cover Art: Moby Dick by Culpeo-Fox. Used with permission. Theme Music: "Job Suite" by Michael Card. Used with permission.
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Elevate your reading experience with our thoughtfully curated selection of literary treasures. Unleash the power of a good book. 📖🌟 #BookEnthusiast #Books #eBooks #Audiobooks #PDF #Kindle #Mobi #ePub Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Join us on this quest to discover the eucatastrophe hidden in the worlds around us as we explore life, imagination and everything. Narnia is just one of the many worlds visited by Lewis' literary children. Who knows where we'll end up when we jump "Into the Wardrobe"?
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Hi, I'm Zoe! I'm a Visual Linguist and Exophonic Writer based in Melbourne, Australia. Join me each episode while I podcast my quest to become a published author. Some topics that will show up in the podcast are: -Languages and Linguistics (especially about Spanish and English). -The struggles of writing in your second language. -Literature (genres and styles that have grabbed my attention) -Writing techniques, rituals and routines. -Seeking publication. -Curation of resources: books, blogs, ...
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Armed with scholarly analysis, "Pulling The Thread Podcast" fearlessly dissects the New Testament, unveiling its human origins and challenging the myth of inspiration. Through textual criticism, it exposes the NT as products of later centuries, far removing its from the era of Jesus. Driven by a quest for Jewish reclamation, employing the historical-critical method, the podcast explores Second Temple Judaism, the Talmud & the Qumran community. Renowned scholars guide the journey, revealing J ...
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"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." - Victor Hugo Music influences culture, inspires companionship, and creates tension. To love music is to eternally welcome it into your heart like a significant other. Often compelling, occasionally frustrating, yet forever entwined with your heart. The Keep Calm and Rock On Podcast has launched to provide a roundtable-type platform to discuss the way rock and roll and popular music has moved people for t ...
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Whether you enjoy poetry or not, TS Eliot's The Wasteland is a work of literature that makes a rich, compelling, mystical and thought-provoking reading experience. It's one of those timeless works that seems to renew itself on each subsequent reading and you will find something new and unique every time. Some of the lines have become familiar to many of us: “April is the cruellest month....” “I will show you fear in a handful of dust” and many more. Written after the moral and social crisis ...
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Are you ready to supercharge your German listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in German, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between German and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support t ...
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Among the many ideas explored in this book are beauty, gardens, honor and reputation, cunning, nobility, friendship and many others. Authored by the man who is credited with having invented the essay form in English, The Essays of Francis Bacon was written over an extended period, ranging from the mid sixteenth century. They were compiled in a single edition in 1597 and later re-written, enlarged and added to in other editions in 1612 and 1625. However, their compelling and insightful qualit ...
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A secret shared by four convicts and two prison guards, a daughter in search of her missing father, a strange gift of a single pearl received every year, a fabulous treasure buried in the ancient Agra Fort in India, an eccentric detective being consulted to solve a deadly puzzle. All these events are set against the turbulent backdrop of the Great Indian Mutiny of 1857 in the second Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Sign of the Four. Mary Morstan, a lovely young woman, com ...
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For our second Pride Month read, we’re discussing So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens. The evil ruler of the Kingdom of Ere was dethroned and killed by Arek, as was prophesied. Now what? Arek really just wants to confess his love for his best friend Matt, but agrees to take on the role as interim king of Ere until the heir to throne can be found. …
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Fluent Fiction - German: Neuschwanstein Manuscript Ignites Professor's Literary Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/neuschwanstein-manuscript-ignites-professors-literary-quest Story Transcript: De: Matthias stand vor dem beeindruckenden Neuschwanstein Schloss. En: Matthias stood before the impressiv…
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Fluent Fiction - German: From Sketches to Journeys: The Adventure of Hannah and Lukas Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/from-sketches-to-journeys-the-adventure-of-hannah-and-lukas Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne warf goldenes Licht auf die sanften Wellen des Rheins. En: The sun cast a golden light on th…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Turning Mistakes Into Mentorship: A Startup's Unlikely Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/turning-mistakes-into-mentorship-a-startups-unlikely-success Story Transcript: De: In einem hellen und modernen Raum summte das Leben. En: In a bright and modern room, life was buzzi…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Bavarian Road Trip: Summer of Surprises and Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/bavarian-road-trip-summer-of-surprises-and-romance Story Transcript: De: Der Himmel war blau, die Sonne warm, und die Straße vor uns schien endlos. En: The sky was blue, the sun warm, and the r…
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Contemporary Europe seems to be divided between progressive cosmopolitans sympathetic to the European Union and the ideals of the Enlightenment, and counter-enlightened conservative nationalists extolling the virtues of homelands threatened by globalised elites and mass migration. Europe Against Revolution: Conservatism, Enlightenment, and the Maki…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Unveiling Secrets in the Bavarian Alps: A Family Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/unveiling-secrets-in-the-bavarian-alps-a-family-mystery Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne schien hell über den grünen Hügeln der bayerischen Alpen. En: The sun shone brightly over the green …
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This week in a special crossover episode, Alicia remixes the life and loves of Frank Sinatra, Old Blue Eyes himself - into a mamma jamma supercut of Nancy, Sr., Ava Gardner, Mia Farrow, as well as a ton of trashy goodness and so many spiderwebs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Barn Transformation: Friends Create Festival Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/barn-transformation-friends-create-festival-wonderland Story Transcript: De: Es war ein sonniger Morgen im Schwarzwald. En: It was a sunny morning in the Black Forest. De: Die Vögel sangen …
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Fluent Fiction - German: Neuschwanstein Magic: Hans & Greta's Knightly Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/neuschwanstein-magic-hans-gretas-knightly-adventure Story Transcript: De: Am Morgen war das Wetter klar und die Sonne schien hell. En: In the morning, the weather was clear and the sun shon…
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Germany and China: How Entanglement Undermines Freedom, Prosperity and Security (Bloomsbury, 2024) is a groundbreaking book, of which the findings have significant implications both for German-China relations and also in understanding the rising influence of autocratic China on liberal democracies globally. In today's interview, Associate Professor…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Neuschwanstein Castle: Uncovering Hidden Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/neuschwanstein-castle-uncovering-hidden-treasures Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne schien durch die Bäume. En: The sun shined through the trees. De: Anna, Lukas und Karl standen vor dem Schloss N…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Bavarian Bliss: A Day of Fun at the Neuschwanstein Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/bavarian-bliss-a-day-of-fun-at-the-neuschwanstein-festival Story Transcript: De: Mitten im Herzen Bayerns liegt das prächtige Schloss Neuschwanstein. En: In the heart of Bavaria lies th…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Enchanting Adventures: A Day Inside Neuschwanstein Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/enchanting-adventures-a-day-inside-neuschwanstein-castle Story Transcript: De: Das Sonnenlicht schien hell auf Schloss Neuschwanstein. En: The sunlight shone brightly on Neuschwanstein Ca…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Soaring Adventures: Lukas' First Flight on a Flying Bicycle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/soaring-adventures-lukas-first-flight-on-a-flying-bicycle Story Transcript: De: In Berlin, bei dem berühmten Brandenburger Tor, beginnt unser Abenteuer. En: In Berlin, at the famous Bra…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Berlin's School Festival: A Joyous Tale of Unity and Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/berlins-school-festival-a-joyous-tale-of-unity-and-celebration Story Transcript: De: Berlin erwacht. En: Berlin awakens. De: Die Sonne scheint hell über der Stadt. En: The sun shin…
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Our man Dominick Dunne profiled Warren Beatty in 1994, after his marriage to Annette Bening. This episode brings that interview into our investigation, with so many attached spiderwebs including but not limited to Kate Capshaw, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Evans, OJ Simpson, Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring, George Cukor, and Scotty Bowers too. All sources ca…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Secret of the Stolen Cuckoo Clock: A Black Forest Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/secret-of-the-stolen-cuckoo-clock-a-black-forest-tale Story Transcript: De: In einem kleinen Dorf im Herzen des Schwarzwaldes lebte ein junger Mann namens Lukas. En: In a small village in th…
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Red Secularism: Socialism and Secularist Culture in Germany 1890 to 1933 (Cambridge UP, 2023) is the first substantive investigation into one of the key sources of radicalism in modern German, the subculture that arose at the intersection of secularism and socialism in the late nineteenth-century. It explores the organizations that promoted their h…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Berlin Day: Friendship Tested at Brandenburg Gate Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/berlin-day-friendship-tested-at-brandenburg-gate Story Transcript: De: Als die Sonne über Berlin aufging, erstrahlte das Brandenburger Tor in goldener Pracht. En: As the sun rose over Berlin, the…
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Lessons of history are often referred to in public discourse, but seldom in scholarly discussions. Klas-Göran Karlsson's book Lessons of History: The Holocaust and Soviet Terror as Borderline Events (Academic Studies Press, 2024) seeks to change this by introducing an innovative scholarly, analytical model of historical lessons, starting from the b…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Exploring History: A Day at Cologne Cathedral Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/exploring-history-a-day-at-cologne-cathedral Story Transcript: De: Unter dem großen Himmel von Köln strahlten die Türme des Kölner Doms in der Morgensonne. En: Under the vast sky of Cologne, the towe…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Unlocking Secrets: Hans & Greta's Magical Black Forest Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/unlocking-secrets-hans-gretas-magical-black-forest-adventure Story Transcript: De: Der erste Sonnenstrahl brach durch die dichten Bäume des Schwarzwaldes. En: The first ray of sun …
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Fluent Fiction - German: Reviving Tradition: How One Family Bakery Transformed to Thrive Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/reviving-tradition-how-one-family-bakery-transformed-to-thrive Story Transcript: De: Die Morgensonne schien sanft durch die hohen Bäume des Schwarzwaldes. En: The morning sun gently…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Exploring Neuschwanstein: A Magical Castle Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/exploring-neuschwanstein-a-magical-castle-adventure Story Transcript: De: Früh am Morgen strahlt die Sonne hell über den Bergen. En: Early in the morning, the sun shines brightly over the moun…
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In this connector of an episode, we bring Warren Beatty into our investigation, as it concerns his very active love life for many a decade before his marriage in 1992 to Annette Bening. Spiderwebs include Jane Fonda, Joan Collins, Natalie Wood, Cher, Vivien Leigh, Mamie van Doren, Brigette Bardot, Leslie Caron, Faye Dunaway, Julie Christie, Britt E…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Sunny Adventures in Munich: A Sweet Day at the Marketplace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/sunny-adventures-in-munich-a-sweet-day-at-the-marketplace Story Transcript: De: Der Marktplatz in München ist ein bunter, lebhafter Ort. En: The marketplace in Munich is a colorful, live…
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Step into Hemingway's Parisian world with our third episode as we journey through the pages of A Moveable Feast. Join us as we explore the City of Light through the eyes of this iconic author, uncovering hidden gems, legendary places, and unforgettable characters (like Gertrude Stein and F. Scott Fitzgerald) that inspired this wonderful memoirs. Ho…
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In this week's first episode, we delve into Diane Keaton, and all the spiderwebs! Dunne interviewed Keaton in 1985, in both New York City and Los Angeles, and this piece provides so much sub-text to so much of Hollywood. Certainly, the story is about the reclusive Diane Keaton, but also leads into our investigation Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Jack Nic…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Reunion at Oktoberfest: A Family’s Journey to Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/reunion-at-oktoberfest-a-familys-journey-to-connection Story Transcript: De: Die goldenen Blätter tanzten im Wind, als Johann, Greta und Lukas tief im Schwarzwald ankamen. En: The golden l…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Caught in Chaos: Lukas’ Unexpected Day in Berlin Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/caught-in-chaos-lukas-unexpected-day-in-berlin Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne schien hell über dem Brandenburger Tor. En: The sun shone brightly over the Brandenburg Gate. De: Lukas war auf dem W…
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Joseph A. Skloot joins Jana Byars to talk about his new book, First Impressions: Sefer hasimdim and Early Modern Hebrew Printing (Brandeis UP, 2023). First Impressions uncovers the history of creative adaptation and transformation through a close analysis of the creation of the Sefer Hasidim book. In 1538, a partnership of Jewish silk makers in the…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Brandenburg Gate: From Division to Unity - A Story of Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/brandenburg-gate-from-division-to-unity-a-story-of-hope Story Transcript: De: Der Morgen war kühl und klar. En: The morning was cool and clear. De: Hans, Greta und Lukas standen vor dem …
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Germany’s winter campaign of 1941–1942 is commonly seen as the Wehrmacht's first defeat. In Retreat from Moscow: A New History of Germany's Winter Campaign, 1941-1942 (FSG, 2019), David Stahel argues that it was in fact their first strategic success in the east. The mismanaged Soviet Counteroffensive became a phyrric victory as both sides struggled…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Berlin 2.0: Hans' Journey Through a Secret Doorway Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/berlin-2-0-hans-journey-through-a-secret-doorway Story Transcript: De: Hans stand am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin. En: Hans stood at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. De: Der Himmel war blau und di…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Peril and Rescue in the Black Forest: Hans and Anna's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/peril-and-rescue-in-the-black-forest-hans-and-annas-tale Story Transcript: De: Der Wind rauschte durch die Bäume im Schwarzwald. En: The wind rustled through the trees in the Black Fores…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Lost in the Black Forest: A Tale of Courage & Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/lost-in-the-black-forest-a-tale-of-courage-friendship Story Transcript: De: Der Tag begann mit Sonnenschein und klarer Luft im Schwarzwald. En: The day began with sunshine and clear air in…
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In the 1920s, before the establishment of the state of Israel, a group of German Jews settled in a garden city on the outskirts of Jerusalem. During World War II, their quiet community, nicknamed Grunewald on the Orient, emerged as both an immigrant safe haven and a lively expatriate hotspot, welcoming many famous residents including poet-playwrigh…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Mystery of the Lost Crown: A Quest in Neuschwanstein Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/mystery-of-the-lost-crown-a-quest-in-neuschwanstein Story Transcript: De: Neuschwanstein war in Nebel gehüllt, als Hans, Greta und Lukas das Schloss betraten. En: Neuschwanstein was shrouded i…
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When Franz Kafka died in 1924, his loyal friend Max Brod could not bring himself to fulfill Kafka’s last instruction: to burn his remaining manuscripts. Instead, Brod devoted his life to championing Kafka’s work, rescuing his legacy from both obscurity and physical destruction. Nearly a century later, an international legal battle erupted to determ…
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We have a sizzling summertime ahead of us, dipping into Dominick Dunne’s juiciest profiles. Our man Nick wasn’t always scribbling furiously in a courtroom, and his Hollywood roots were never far from his mind. To whit: In 1984, he sat to interview screen goddess Ava Gardner. Alicia weaves his words with Gardner’s own, from the book she published ye…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Neuschwanstein: Dream Adventure Through History's Fairytale Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/neuschwanstein-dream-adventure-through-historys-fairytale-castle Story Transcript: De: Hans, Maria und Stefan standen vor dem großen Tor von Schloss Neuschwanstein. En: Hans, Mar…
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Eric Kandel was born in Vienna in 1929. In 1938 he and his family fled to Brooklyn, where he attended the Yeshiva of Flatbush. He studied history and literature at Harvard, and received an MD from NYU. He is a professor of biochemistry at Columbia University, and won the 2000 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his research on memory. In addition to his sc…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Unveiling Family Ties: A Heartwarming Black Forest Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/unveiling-family-ties-a-heartwarming-black-forest-reunion Story Transcript: De: Im Herzen des Schwarzwaldes standen die dichten Bäume wie stille Wächter. En: In the heart of the Black Fo…
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Fluent Fiction - German: A Day of Delight: Hans and Greta's Culinary Adventure in Munich Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/a-day-of-delight-hans-and-gretas-culinary-adventure-in-munich Story Transcript: De: Am frühen Morgen glitzerten die Sonnenstrahlen auf dem Kopfsteinpflaster des Münchener Viktualien…
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Fluent Fiction - German: A Day at Viktualienmarkt: Hans and Greta’s Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/a-day-at-viktualienmarkt-hans-and-gretas-adventure Story Transcript: De: Im Herzen von München liegt der Viktualienmarkt. En: In the heart of Munich lies the Viktualienmarkt. De: Es ist ein so…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Mystery at Neuschwanstein: Decoding the Stolen Painting Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/mystery-at-neuschwanstein-decoding-the-stolen-painting Story Transcript: De: Eine sanfte Morgenbrise wehte durch die Hallen von Schloss Neuschwanstein. En: A gentle morning breeze wafted th…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Trapped in Neuschwanstein: A Snowstorm Treasure Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/trapped-in-neuschwanstein-a-snowstorm-treasure-adventure Story Transcript: De: Der Winter war kalt und schneidend, doch an diesem Tag war der Himmel blau und klar. En: The winter was cold…
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This week, we’re discussing Ruling Sikthand by Victoria Aveline. As political tensions on Clecania rise, King Sikthand must make difficult decisions. One of the most difficult decisions he has had to make yet is figuring out what to do with Sophia, the human he planned to keep his distance from but who he is endlessly drawn to. Despite Sophia’s bes…
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