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The Literary Life Podcast

Angelina Stanford Thomas Banks

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Not just book chat! The Literary Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature. Experienced teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks (of www.HouseOfHumaneLetters.com) join lifelong reader Cindy Rollins (of www.MorningtimeForMoms.com) for slow reads of classic literature, conversations with book lovers, and an ever-unfolding discussion of how Stories Will Save the ...
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Classics Out Loud

Classics Out Loud Podcast

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We take great books that have stood the test of time and make completely new recordings of them Add this podcast to your collection so you always have something amazing to listen to. Surprise yourself by enjoying books that you always meant to read but never quite got around to! All our audio recordings are of content either free of copyright restrictions or we have obtained copyright permission for this purpose. These recordings are (c) Copyright 2024 Classics Out Loud Podcast.
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Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
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The Sword and Laser

Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world!
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CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People Love the classics (or wish you did) *** No time to pick up a book? Not any more! *** This weekly annotated audiobook podcast presents curated classic literature in a serialized format. The host—Heather Ordover—"teaches to the joke" by filling in any relevant tidbits before listening to the next chapter of the book. *** Callers regularly send in voicemail comments for play on the air to keep the "book club" vibe going. *** The podcast has been ...
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Read the Damn Book is a collection of all the classic books you feel you should read but don't have time. Join professional audiobook narrator, Jen Smith, as she reads the most well known books in the world, in easy to listen to short chapters. Season 1 - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Season 2 - The Picture of Dorian Gray - Coming Soon Jen@jensmithnarrator.co.uk
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From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, Hey YA is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.
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📘 Immerse Yourself in the World of Books 💫 Welcome to our literary nook, where storytelling comes alive! 🔊 The ultimate destination for book lovers, ASMR fans, and imagination seekers. Join us as we narrate beloved classics, novels, and tales. Our talented voices transport you to extraordinary worlds with soothing whispers and gentle page-turning ASMR. 🌙 Enjoy English and Spanish prose as words dance off pages, inviting pure storytelling pleasure. 📚 Grab a cozy blanket, slip into a chair, an ...
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The Essential Reads podcast is a collection of classic audiobooks from your favourite authors such as Orson wells, Robert Lewis Stevenson, John Steinbeck, and many more, narrated by Isaac Birchall. Join Isaac on his journey to help get these books to the masses in an easy accessible way.Support the show and Join the Book Club https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-essential-reads/subscribe
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The only thing better than watching wrestling and complaining about wrestling is reading about wrestling. That's why we have Awesome Truth, the internet's finest pro wrestling book club. On every episode, your hosts will discuss a classic wrestling book, movie, or documentary. WWE, AEW, even WCW, and ECW; they've got it all covered.
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Legends Podcast

Gonna Geek Network

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Here we talk about entertainment Legends and Legendary Entertainment. Movie, TV, Web, Video Games, Comic Book, Classic, New, Old,Original, Sequel, Reboot, Remake and more . For better or worse. We are Proudly part of the Gonna Geek Network. For more geeky podcast visit gonnageek.com
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Barely Bookish is a book podcast where Rachel reads through classic literature and modern classics to see if they hold up to modern readers. In this, Rachel and a guest take deep dives into the novels you know and love, making it perfect for people who have read these books in school or those who have never read them before. New episodes come out every Wednesday.
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CraftLit

Heather Ordover

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CraftLit is—Annotated Audiobooks for Busy People * CraftLit has presented curated classic literature in a serialized format since 2006. Each week, host Heather Ordover "teaches to the joke" by filling in any relevant context & tidbits of note before playing the next chapter of the book. * Our current book, "Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain begins with episode 581.
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Square Roots - THE Classic RPG Podcast

John Brandon, Jim Banks, Matthew Van Zandt, Vanessa

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Square Roots is like a book club, but for classic RPGs! Each episode John, Matthew, Jim and Vanessa play through a chunkerino of one of your favorite RPGs, from Final Fantasy through Chrono Trigger. Are they experts? No. Are they qualified? Absolutely not. Are they good at RPGs? Probably not. But they're the fun kind of dumb, and that's what counts.
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Welcome to Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun. As two nerdy bookworms, we appreciate the role of classic lit, but we but we won’t get too academic about it. We’ll talk about the books we love and the books we loath, and help stock your TBR pile with old and new reads for every literary taste.
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Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance.
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Have you ever binge-read a new favorite series, only to end up with a book-hangover? Or finished a heart-stopping scene only to look around and not be able to talk to anyone about it? Maybe you’ve even felt embarrassed about what you’re reading because it isn’t considered a “classic” by people you know. Book Talk for BookTok with Jac and Amy is the go-to literary podcast to discuss your favorite novels with your newest book-besties. They use their literary backgrounds to analyze what makes t ...
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Welcome to Pure Cringe, where two old friends laugh & cringe while recapping classic Bravo TV shows & books penned by Bravo TV Stars! Together, they’ll dissect every romance, every jaw-dropping scandal, & every hilarious moment of your favorite Bravo shows at their peak--the early seasons! In between, they explore what happens when messy Bravo TV reality stars become published authors--buckle up for candid book reviews and breakdowns of some of the most infamous moments on reality television ...
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Books & Badgers Podcast

Collin Williamson, Trevor Williamson, Tiff Avery, William Sterling

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Join us in this read-along podcast where we cover all the books in the beloved Redwall series by Brian Jaques. Books & Badgers is a celebration of epic quests, whimsical woodland animals, and courageous mouse warriors! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"Classic literature is boring." NOT. Come on in and give a listen then, as we go through classic literature in this all new podcast-storytime-audiobook play mashup! Soo... LET'S GO! Woohoooo! ;) ~We are currently reading 'A Study in Scarlet' from the Sherlock Holmes Series by Arthur Conan Doyle. Join us Fridays at 7pm for new episodes!~
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Fuse 8 n' Kate

Betsy Bird and Kate Ramsey

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Two sisters, one in L.A. and one in NYC, both move to the Chicago area and start a podcast. The premise? Picture books and are they really that great? Join Kate and Fuse 8 (Betsy Bird) as they track down a picture book "classic" each episode and try to determine if it deserves to remain in the canon of children's literature. Profile image by Andrea Tsurumi
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Novel Conversations is a podcast summarizing the world’s greatest works of classic literature: you get the whole story from cover to cover. If CliffsNotes had an audio-bestfriend, it would be us! Each episode, Frank Lavallo hosts two readers, and the three of them share their reactions to the story and read their favorite passages along the way. If you're looking for a good story, you're in the right place. *This podcast is a production of the Ohio Film Tax Credit.
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Some of My Friends Read Comics

Some of My Friends Read Comics

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SOME OF MY FRIENDS READ COMICS is a book-club format podcast about reading the great comic book stories for the first time. On each episode, your hosts will review a classic comic book story or run, examine how well it holds up, and figure out how it fits within the grand context of comics.
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A recovering evangelical, a former seminarian, and a born-and-raised atheist walk into a bar. Drunk Bible Study is everything you wish you'd learned about the Bible, but didn't because you were too bored to listen in church. Come join your fellow sinners in reading every word of the Greatest Story Ever Told™, whether we want to or not. This show is not about Christianity. No preaching. No bashing. Just some classic book-club-turned-into-a-podcast-with-drinks kind of fun.
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This is a show where my sister Belle and I talk about different bookish content. Topics include recent read talks, book to movie comparisons, bad retellings of classic stories, and more. New episode releases every other Sunday!
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Marlon and Jake Read Dead People is a podcast hosted by the Man Booker Prize-winning and internationally bestselling author Marlon James and his editor, Jake Morrissey, Executive Editor at Riverhead Books. In each episode, Marlon and Jake talk about authors—specifically dead authors. Authors they like. Authors they hate. Great books, terrible books, and books they love that you’d never expect them to. As a writer and an editor, Marlon and Jake have read thousands of books between them, and t ...
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Let artificial intelligence guide you into a world where timeless literature meets cutting-edge technology📚✨ Updated weekly. Powered by Aicast, an AI-powered platform for audiobooks creation. Official Website: aicast.tech Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Out of the Best Books

Amity Hulse and Laura Leon

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“A Classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.”--Italo Calvino. We are two moms that love the classics and we believe they are relevant and still have so much to still say to us today–perhaps even more than ever! We want to invite you to read along with us (or maybe just watch the movie) and hope that you will find our discussions fun and accessible and that you will find that there is so much to learn from and love about these transcendent books!
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Discover the perfect way to end your day with "Sleep with Classic Books," a unique fusion of relaxation and education for literature lovers and sleep enthusiasts. This sleepcast is crafted to cater to both the curious mind that thirsts for knowledge and the tired soul that seeks a tranquil night. Embark on a calming journey through the pages of classic books penned by literary giants such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and many more. Our show weaves together the captivating tal ...
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Strange and Beautiful Book Club

Strange and Beautiful Network

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Long time partners, Rachel and Matt, bring their unique blend of wit and weirdness to the worlds of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy. From quirky movie reviews to lively book discussions, they keep you entertained and informed with their mature humor and infectious enthusiasm. Join them as they chase their little nerd hearts through the genres they love.
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! Lanyon’s letter explains how he received a note from Jekyll instructing him to retrieve a drawer and its contents from his laboratory and to wait for a man at midnight, who would then reveal everything to Lanyon. Hyde visits Lanyon and concocts a formula from the contents of the drawer. La…
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In this episode of Pure Cringe, we unpack 'Edgy Edwardian Chic', Vanessa is impaled by a needle, and Austin is reduced to a blubbering mess. Join us as we revel in an episode full of paranoia, hurt feelings, and outlandish fashion! Stay tuned until the end to hear the categories! Connect with us on Instagram If you love our content and want to supp…
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Welcome to Sleep with Classic Books, where we unravel the majestic tales that have shaped literature. In this first installment, we’ll take you into the world of Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility,' a novel that has charmed readers since 1811. But what makes this classic so enduringly popular? Is it the rich blend of romantic intrigue and social …
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Send me a message. What do you think about the book/pod Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 31, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: The Collins’ a…
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Hot Apostle Summer continues with the story of Paul the Enforcer, a wizard, and a vague concept of justice. The laws of physics don't seem to apply, and Tyndale shares great wisdom when reminding us it is hard for thee to kick against pricks. If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series…
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Kelly highlights some of the most exciting YA nonfiction hitting shelves this fall, including several works of graphic nonfiction. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading re…
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Which matters more in a murder mystery, plot or character? Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join See Caroline in person at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on 13th August at 10.45am. Tickets here. There are no major spoi…
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After our Shoresy side-quest, we’re back on track and hopping the next train to Transylvania! Rum Daddy’s birthday pick pic is none other than Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder’s classic 1974 send-up of the movie versions of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s classic novel. Starring Wilder, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, and Peter Bo…
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Join us as we unravel the complex psyche of Mrs. Arbuthnot, a woman ensnared between her devout duties and a newfound, almost scandalous longing stirred by an innocuous newspaper advertisement. You'll be drawn into her internal conflicts, her uneasy camaraderie with the impulsive Mrs. Wilkins, and their shared, clandestine act that might just lead …
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Written by Lewis Carroll Chapter 8 Alice meets living playing cards painting roses red. The Queen of Hearts invites her to a chaotic croquet game with flamingos as mallets and hedgehogs as balls. Amid frequent threats of beheadings, Alice encounters the Cheshire Cat, who discusses Wonderland's madness before disappearing... Produced by Aicast using…
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A Handful of Dust by Evelyn Waugh is a satirical novel that follows the lives of members of London's wealthy elite. The focus of our story, Tony Last, his wife Brenda, and their son John Andrew, endure hardship and turmoil. By utilizing a satirical stance for the narrative, Waugh paints a farcical, tragic picture of 20th century religion and morali…
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On this week's episode, developmental editor Savannah helps Jac with her query letter, only for things to take a big turn. Find Savannah on her Instagram @savannah.gilb or her website https://www.savannahgilbo.com/ Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Lumedeodorant.com and use code BOOKTALK for 15% off Learn …
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Written by Lewis Carroll Chapter 7 Alice joins the Mad Hatter, March Hare, and Dormouse for a nonsensical tea party. They ask riddles with no answers and engage in absurd conversations. The Dormouse tells a confusing story about three sisters in a treacle well. Frustrated by the chaos, Alice leaves the tea party... Produced by Aicast using AI speec…
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How true is the saying, “In the Country of the Blind, the One-Eyed Man is King”? H.G. Wells, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going…
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Welcome back to The Literary Life podcast and our series on J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter: Book 1. After sharing some thoughts on detective fiction as it relates to Rowling, our hosts Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks discuss chapters 8-12. Some of the ideas they share are the following: Homeric echos and classical allusions in this book, the ident…
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In this episode, hosts Trevor and Collin wrap up The Bellmaker with Book Three: Southsward! We discuss the incredibly fast pace and the grand battle at Castle Floret. We discuss Blaggut's importance to the Redwall series and speculate widely on Jaques intended commentary. We wrap up the episode with a glimpse of our thoughts on the book as we prepa…
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Set against the dreary backdrop of a London women's club on a rain-soaked February afternoon, we meet Mrs. Wilkins, a neglected wife who stumbles upon a tantalizing advertisement in The Times: a medieval Italian castle to be let for the month of April. Consumed with thoughts of wistaria and Mediterranean sunshine, Mrs. Wilkins experiences a serendi…
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Square Roots - Episode 423 Please note Johnny misread the number of episodes on his Amazon Prime Video app, and was wrong. Very wrong. You don't need to tell Johnny he was wrong. There are 9 episodes to the 2020 The Stand miniseries. Not 6. Each host has, in turn, told Johnny he was wrong after recording and that's terrible. Alright! It's time to b…
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Emily Henry's Beach Read is a romance novel that's light on the romance, and also on beaches and reading. But it's still fun! An a good argument against aggressively pigeonholing books or their authors into any given genre box. To join us for future bonus recordings, head to patreon.com/overduepod. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Our th…
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! Poole, Jekyll’s butler, urges Utterson to check in on Jekyll, but when the men approach the laboratory, an unfamiliar voice responds. Poole and Jekyll, after realizing that the man in the laboratory must be Hyde, decide to break into the laboratory, only to find Hyde’s dead body on the gro…
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While Betsy often prefers to hand Kate children's picture books to consider that are chock full of details, at a certain point she is forced to come up with books that contain none of that. And you cannot get much more basic than Little Blue and Little Yellow here. Your heroes are essentially paint swatches, after all. In the course of our conversa…
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Send me a message. What do you think about the book/pod Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 30, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: Sir William so…
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Hello fellow ink drinkers! Today Belle is going to talk about her thoughts on fantasy books now that she has started to read more of them. There are also many other random topics in this episode Email us at blindgirlsbookblog@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @blindgirlsbooks Check out "A Tale of Two Beasts" on Wattpad Check out our other show "It's…
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We learn: I’ll never see Nates (from words about books) beautiful face Cowboys are also called “Cow-punchers” for some reason Cowboy sleuths always know who did the crime, they just let the guilty simmer in their guilt. Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/pioneer-cattlemen-in-montana-the-story-of-the-circle-c-ranch-walt-coburn…
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Garfield creator Jim Davis decided to turn his PAWS, Inc. artists loose on multiple interpretations of our favorite orange feline. Behold, a truly absurd collection of tails -- I mean, tales. EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF AT LEAST ONE ODDLY EXPLICIT TURN OF PHRASE THAT REALLY CONFUSED US. To join us for future bonus …
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Mariko and Jillian Tamaki explore New York City in their graphic novel, Anton Treuer on writing coming-of-age thriller Where Wolves Don’t Die, Riverdale actress Asha Bromfield talks about the real-life inspiration behind her novel Songs of Irie plus more on this episode of The Next Chapter: The Summer Edition with Christa Couture.…
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Ep. 665: Point and Picken | Chapters 35-36 / Volume 2, Chapters 17-18 Book talk begins at 11:51. We’ve reached the last 2 chapters of volume 2! In this episode, we read a part of Jane Austen’s famous letter to her niece and generally just try to survive Mrs. Elton. --------------------------------------------------------------- • Mary BROOKS Picken…
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When the kids next door cross a line, Mrs. Shields can’t help but speak up about it. She knows it will set the gossip machine in motion, but right is right – isn’t it? Mary Stanbery Watts, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “The Country of the Blind”…
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I'd love your feedback and suggestions - send me a message! Utterson and Enfield take their Sunday stroll and are discussing the murder case and the disappearance of Hyde when they stumble upon Jekyll. Utterson and Enfield invite Jekyll to go on a walk with them to lift his mood, but Jekyll refuses. Suddenly Jekyll shocks the men by abruptly closin…
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Send me a message. What do you think about the book/pod The Island of Dr Moreau by H. G. Wells chapter 22 "The Man Alone," narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUM…
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As the crew embarks on the arduous task of transporting their massive hoard of gold back to the Hispaniola, the tension is palpable. Amid the frantic hustle, echoes of the lingering mutineers haunt them, now reduced to desperate figures on the desolate island. The doctor's moral crossroads, Silver's serpentine charm, and a daring escape keep listen…
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Written by Lewis Carroll Chapter 6 Alice visits the Duchess's chaotic house, filled with sneezing due to too much pepper. The Duchess's baby turns into a pig, which Alice releases. She then meets the Cheshire Cat, who advises her to visit the March Hare or the Mad Hatter. Alice decides to visit the March Hare... Produced by Aicast using AI speech s…
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This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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What if we share our world with a different intelligent species, but are separated from them by a failure of perception? And what if that gap could be bridged by a new technology, a new way of seeing? That is the premise of Bob Shaw's 1976 novel A Wreath of Stars. In his ninth novel, the Northern Irish writer combined his interest in optics with sp…
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Send me a message. What do you think about the book/pod Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 29, narrated by Isaac Birchall Subscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :D https://www.patreon.com/theessentialreads https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/join SUMMARY: The Group goes…
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