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Great Literature

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100 Great Audiobooks of Literary Masterpieces!

Kelly Bryan

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A blog and podcast that discuss James Joyce's Ulysses from a non-academic point of view. Less snooty, more movie references.

Benjamin McEvoy

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Welcome to your new favourite book club. If you enjoy deep dives into the greatest books ever written, you will love Hardcore Literature. Provocative poems, evocative epics, and life-changing literary analyses. We don’t just read the great books - we live them. Together we’ll suck the marrow out of Shakespeare, Homer, and Tolstoy. We’ll relish the most moving art ever committed to the page and stage from every age. Join us on the reading adventure of a lifetime.

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The History of Literature

Jacke Wilson / The Podglomerate

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Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at historyofliteraturepodcast@gmail.com.

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Overdue

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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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New Books in Literature

Marshall Poe

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Interviews with Writers about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

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Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature

Wolf at the Door

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Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature – Second Year Classics, C667, Professor [REDACTED]. This course discusses the Anterran Civilization, examining the evidence regarding the recent archeological ruins uncovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The earliest human society, [REDACTED] years older than previously known to exist, will provide opportunities for analysis of ancient writing and thought. Topics include literature, religion, and philosophy. Wednesdays, Room 014 Brussels Hall, H ...

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The New Yorker: Fiction

WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

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A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.

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Read Appalachia

Kendra Winchester

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A monthly podcast celebrating Appalachian Literature & Writing

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The New Yorker: Poetry

WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

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Readings and conversation with The New Yorker's poetry editor, Kevin Young.

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Backlisted

Backlisted

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The literary podcast presented by John Mitchinson and Andy Miller. For show notes visit backlisted.fm and get an extra two shows a month by supporting the pod at patreon.com/backlisted

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All the Books!

Book Riot

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All the Books! is a weekly show of recommendations and enthusiasm regarding the week's new book releases.

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Chinese Literature Podcast

Lee Moore

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Dr. Lee Moore talks Chinese literature and Chinese culture more broadly.

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Devil in the Wilderness

Saul Wordsworth

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A son uncovers disturbing secrets in the diaries his journalist father left behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Daily Poem

Goldberry Studios

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The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, The Daily Poem curates a broad and generous audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, read-aloud by David Kern and an assortment of various contributors. Some lite commentary is included and the shorter poems are often read twice, as time permits. The Daily Poem is presented by Goldberry Studios. dailypoempod.substack.com

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Book Riot - The Podcast

Book Riot

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Book Riot - The Podcast is a weekly news and talk show about what's new, cool, and worth talking about in the world of books and reading, brought to you by the editors of BookRiot.com

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The LRB Podcast

The London Review of Books

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The LRB Podcast brings you weekly conversations from Europe’s leading magazine of culture and ideas. Hosted by Thomas Jones and Malin Hay, with guest episodes from the LRB's US editor Adam Shatz, Meehan Crist, Rosemary Hill and more. Find the LRB's new Close Readings podcast in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or search 'LRB Close Readings' wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Global Novel: a literature podcast

Claire Hennessy

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The Global Novel is a podcast that surveys the narratology of world literature and history of translation from antiquity to modernity with a critical lens and aims to make academic education in literature accessible to the world.

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Overly Sarcastic Podcast

Overly Sarcastic Productions

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Red and Blue of Overly Sarcastic Productions keep the learnin' rollin' with a biweekly after show! Join the OSP crew as we chat about all the anecdotes, corrections, and fan questions that didn't make the regular content (and probably get swept way off topic along the way!) So yeah...let's do some (more) history?

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Garrison Keillor's Podcast

Prairie Home Productions

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Funny, poignant, sentimental, and sometimes controversial thoughts of the day. garrisonkeillor.substack.com

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The Leading, Language and Literature Podcast

Chris Jordan

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A podcast for leaders, teachers and potential educators looking to teach at home or abroad

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The Essential Reads

Isaac Birchall

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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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No Killing Goblins

No Killing Goblins

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A podcast dedicated to The Wandering Inn and other web serials. Credit to SystemGlitch for our music and Enuryn for our Art.

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The Endless Shelf

Renata

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A silly kid-focused bookish podcast!

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The Literary Life Podcast

Angelina Stanford and Cindy Rollins

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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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The Book Fix

Yajaira and Cheli

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We fix lives one book at a time 📚 This is a podcast that is hosted by two best friends named Yajaira & Cheli. Warning: Spoilers in every episode!

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The Classic Tales Podcast

B.J. Harrison

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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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Getting Lit with Linda - The Canadian Literature Podcast

Linda Morra

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Using her expertise as a seasoned literature professor, Linda M. Morra develops provocative, timely insights about books from Canada and elsewhere to show why stories are relevant for all of us. Hosted and written by Linda Morra, produced by Linda Morra and Marco Timpano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The SpokenWeb Podcast

SpokenWeb

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Every month The SpokenWeb Podcast brings you different stories that explore the intersections of sound, poetry, literature, and history, created by scholars, poets, students, and artists from across Canada.

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The Slavic Literature Pod

The Slavic Literature Pod

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The Slavic Literature Pod is your guide to one of the most important—yet understudied—literary traditions. Every episode, Russian literature PhD Candidate Matt Gerasimovich and Personable Audio Expert Cameron Lallana dive deep into big books, short stories, film, and everything in between. You’ll get an approachable introduction to the scholarship and big ideas surrounding this canon three Fridays per month.

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The Children's Literature Podcast

T.Q. Townsend

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A grown-up discussion of works written for children, with lesson ideas and activities to help you share great works of writing with the kids in your life

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Principles Live Lectures

Christendom College

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Monthly live lectures from Christendom College

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The master feed for all of the shows in the Major Spoilers Podcast Network

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Nightshade Diary

Marlene Pardo Pellicer

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Podcast and video versions of classic ghost stories, urban myths, folklore and more.

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The Amateur Austenite

Frances Duncan

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An enthusiastic amateur discusses Jane Austen's novels chapter by chapter. All are welcome whether you have a fancy degree or not.

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The Classic English Literature Podcast

M. G. McDonough

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Where rhyme gets its reason!In a historical survey of English literature, I take a personal and philosophical approach to the major texts of the tradition in order to not only situate the poems, prose, and plays in their own contexts, but also to show their relevance to our own. This show is for the general listener: as a teacher of high school literature and philosophy, I am less than a scholar but more than a buff. I hope to edify and entertain!

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Audibly Haunted

Ani Khajadourian

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Welcome to Audibly Haunted Podcast! Every week we dive into the world of literature, the Paranormal, and the supernatural all around us.

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That Shakespeare Life

Cassidy Cash

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Hosted by Cassidy Cash, That Shakespeare Life takes you behind the curtain and into the real life of William Shakespeare. Get bonus episodes on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Literature, Laughter, and Learning

Novelglimpse

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Is it possible to review a favourite book in 2 minutes - and give tips on teaching in 4 minutes? Absolutely! Join me, for laughs and learning as we sail the ocean of great books and wander the many worlds of teaching.

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Snoozecast

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Snoozecast is the podcast designed to help you fall asleep. Episodes air every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Learn more about us at snoozecast.com, and visit our sponsor Robody, at ro.co/snoozecast for a special deal that will help any listeners that would like a medically supported weight loss program. It also helps Snoozecast when you sign up through that special link, so thank you! Learn about our premium listening options at snoozecast.com/plus, which unlocks ad-free listening to our exp ...

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The Battle Beyond Planet X

Harrison Chute

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Exploring the sociopolitical aspects of science-fiction in film, television, books, and video-games

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Books Are My People

Jennifer Caloyeras

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Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss what’s happening in the world of books with a focus on frontlist and backlist fiction including literary fiction, suspense, historical, memoir and nonfiction.

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Champions...of Digression!

Nathan Hubbard

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In which our intrepid heroes (Hub and Cory) endeavor to read and discuss the 1970's series The Champions, and indulge in many digressions along the way. Join us, won't you?

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Amon Sûl

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Ancient Faith Radio

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Exploring the Tolkien Legendarium with the Christian Faith - Join Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Richard Rohlin and their guest co-hosts as they explore the life, works and Middle-earth legendarium of author J. R. R. Tolkien, informed by the Orthodox Christian faith.

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Dark Side of the Library

Darklinks.com

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Dark and gothic reads for goths, lovers of the macabre, horror fans, and the morbidly inclined. We bring you news about creepy and unsettling reads every Wednesday.

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Raheel Farooq

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Urdu language and literature. Tidbit courses and poetry recitation series by Raheel Farooq.

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Life and Fate Read Along: Part 2, Chapter 45 9:08

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 2, Chapter 45 of Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter here. If you haven't already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our website. Be sure to follow us on Instag…

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Sasha Vasilyuk, "Your Presence Is Mandatory" (Bloomsbury, 2024) 59:01

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Ukraine, 2007. Yefim Shulman, husband, grandfather and war veteran, was beloved by his family and his coworkers. But in the days after his death, his widow Nina finds a letter to the KGB in his briefcase. Yefim had a lifelong secret, and his confession forces them to reassess the man they thought they knew and the country he had defended. In 1941, …

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Ep 73 - The Prince (Machiavelli) 1:29:10

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If you're enjoying the Hardcore Literature Show, there are two ways you can show your support and ensure it continues: 1. Please leave a quick review on iTunes. 2. Join in the fun over at the Hardcore Literature Book Club: patreon.com/hardcoreliterature Thank you so much. Happy listening and reading! - Benjamin…

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Nutsa Kobakhidze - The ‘Shadow Education’ Industry - Hong Kong 33:20

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In this episode I’m talking to Professor Nutsa Kobakhidze. Nutsa is a Director at the Comparative Education Research Centre and Assistant Professor at Hong Kong University. Her areas of expertise include comparative education; privatization of education; globalization and education and large-scale international assessments. I wanted to speak to Nut…

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133 – St. George and the Dragon 18:49

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We went to the St. George’s Day celebrations in Leicester City to have some fun and learn a little bit about the very ancient story in which St. George slays a dragon to save a city from its really, really bad breath. Hear the original tale and find out why it still has good ideas to teach children today, even if it is very ancient and unfamiliar i…

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603 Rethinking Ralph Waldo Emerson (with James Marcus) 1:12:33

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Born more than two centuries ago, Ralph Waldo Emerson has long been recognized as a giant of nineteenth-century American letters. But what can he offer readers today? In this episode, Jacke talks to author James Marcus, author of the new book Glad to the Brink of Fear: A Portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson, which reconsiders Emerson's reputation as a "…

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Fair Youths and Dark Ladies: Shakespeare's Sonnets 48:06

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For our final episode focusing on Shakespeare, we look at his sonnets, arguably the most famous collection of lyric poems in the language. Revolutionizing Your Journey: Travel With Points & Miles Hear travel stories from everyday people who learned how to travel for (nearly) free Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. Please like, subs…

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Love to read: Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie 9:31

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Back again after a longer break! A restless 4th son of a vicar stumbles across a dying man, whose last words are a question which sets of a series of thrilling adventures - and a deadly game of cat and mouse. Interested in ancient, medieval, and early modern history? Consider listening to my other podcast as well: Restless Times in History…

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Episode 220: Fairy Tales and Children’s Literature with Dr. Vigen Guroian 1:25:33

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Welcome to a new episode of The Literary Life podcast and an interview with special guest Dr. Vigen Guroian, retired professor of Religious Studies and Orthodox Christianity at the University of Virginia and author of twelve book and numerous scholarly articles. Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks discuss with Dr. Guroian the new edition of his book…

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Bad Beauty: Marie Claire Blais' Mad Shadows 25:14

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What does the work of painter Renoir and his paintings of full-bodied women (2.15; 12.34), and tanning beds (2:30) have to do with the Quebecois author Marie Claire Blais (3:15) and La Belle Bette/Mad Shadows (3:20)? Have a listen to today’s episode to find out … In this episode, Linda looks at Blais’s Mad Shadows and its historical importance to Q…

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Jin Yong - Part 1 18:09

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This podcast, we take a look at the life and times of Jin Yong, along with the genre he came to define, modern kung fu literature. We explore Jin Yong's path to becoming China's best selling writer, putting out more books than JK Rowling. We also look at the January 17th, 1954 kung fu match that inspired him and others to turn kung fu into a phenom…

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Patreon, Merch and Our Thanks - An Announcement From Alex Kemp and Wolf At The Door Studios 3:54

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Hey everybody! We've got a bunch of news coming at you from Wolf At The Door Studios. Listen in to hear it first from one of our founders Alex Kemp. Want to be part of the Wolf At The Door community? Here's how you can support our shows: We have a brand new Patreon!!! Grab exclusive perks including ad free feeds and commentary versions of our shows…

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The Vault of Horror, and Literature 23:30

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This week we dive deep into the comic series that changed the way the world now looks at comics. EC Comics gave us gruesome horror fiction comics with stories that paid homage to literary classics. So, let's dive into that!

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Missing Sandra O'Connor, the pragmatic voice 7:34

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It’s wonderful hearing her at age 78 talking cheerfully about her life. As a young woman, she was hired by the Arizona attorney general, who assigned her to work at the state mental hospital. “To do what?” she said. “Whatever they need,” he said. So she went about organizing a legal aid clinic for the mentally ill, a simple necessary good. Big law …

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Critical Hit #740: The Mystery of the Lights at the Lake (PAN S01E53) 1:28:46

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In this installment of Critical Hit, a Major Spoilers Real Play Podcast - The party discovers the secret behind the mysterious lights at the lake. Character sheets and battle map images for this episode are available at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/M…

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Scott Cairns' "Musée" 9:29

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Today’s poem is inspired by one of our favorites here at the Daily Poem. Librettist, essayist, translator, and author of ten poetry collections, Scott Cairns is Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus at University of Missouri. His poems and essays have appeared in Poetry, Image, Paris Review, The Atlantic Monthly, The New Republic, and both hav…

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The Island of Dr Moreau by H. G. Wells chapter 10, "The Crying of the Man" 9:45

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The Island of Dr Moreau by H. G. Wells chapter 10, "The Crying of the Man", 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: Finally making it back to the camp, he is…

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Northanger Abbey Chapter 14 15:17

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Amme schools us on linguistics (descriptivism over prescriptivisim) and I prove how very old and out of touch I am with modern language usage I introduce Amme to Jane Austen’s History of England and mention Blackadder beating up Shakespeare Want to join the next book club? The Jane Austen Society of Aotearoa New Zealand will be discussing Emma July…

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Harry Potter and the Mythical Creatures Part 1 25:06

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This week we take a look at the first 3 books within the Harry Potter series, and dive deep into the magical creatures that get their inspiration from Folklore, and Mythology from around the world. So, let's dive into that!

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All The Backlist: April 26, 2024 14:19

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This week, Vanessa recommends two poetry collections, a YA novel in verse, and a bonus podcast recommendation for National Poetry Month and beyond. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Looking to elevate your reading li…

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Life and Fate (part 2, chs. 21-50) by Grossman 1:13:13

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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron keep up the pace in Vasily Grossman’s Life and Fate, covering Part 2, chapters 21 through 50. They’ll be covering everything from Klimov’s All Quiet on the Western Front moment in Battlefield Stalingrad to the death camps that take up much of the latter chapters for this part. Get ready to get sad, and tune i…

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Ep. 925, Absent Treatment, by P.G. Wodehouse 33:17

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Bobbie Cardew can’t remember anything – ever. Can Reggie rescue him from his household woes? P.G. Wodehouse, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Vintage Episode for the week is “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi”, by Rudyard Kipling. Be sure to check it out on Tuesday. If you enjoy the show, please …

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea pt. 27 31:06

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Tonight, we’ll read the next part to “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,” a classic science fiction adventure novel by French writer Jules Verne. In the last episode, Arronax is puzzled over the direction in which the Nautilus is heading, wondering if Nemo is aiming to reach the South Pole. They are so far south that there are only a few hours …

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Top Five Comedies (Again!) 49:09

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Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. This week, we revisit a classic topic on the show - COMEDIES! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major…

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Dark Adult Non Fiction Coming Out April 2024 21:06

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Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #186: Dark Adult Non Fiction Coming Out April 2024 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) The Complications: On Going Insane in America, by Emmett Rensin (Apri…

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Ted Kooser's "After Years" 7:05

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Ted Kooser, who worked in insurance for thirty-five years before becoming U.S. Poet Laureate, turns 85 today. Many happy returns of the day to him, and happy reading to the rest of you! Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson

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Life and Fate Read Along: Part 2, Chapter 44 10:03

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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 2, Chapter 44 of Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter here. If you haven't already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our website. Be sure to follow us on Instag…

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The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland | a book where no MAN is needed 1:00:50

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Welcome back book besties to this week's Thursday episode of the Book Fix with your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli and Yajaira. In this episode, they dive headfirst into Sutherland's spellbinding tale of women supporting women in the face of, well, men... let's be real. From the very first page, listeners are treated to a wild ride through a world where …

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You Write Because You Want to Feel Free: Katie Kitamura and Alexander Manshel (SW) 58:53

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Although Katie Kitamura feels free when she writes—free from the “soup of everyday life,” from the political realities that weigh upon her, and even at times from the limits of her own thinking—she is keenly aware of the unfreedoms her novels explore. Katie, author of the award-winning Intimacies (2021), talks with critic Alexander Manshel about th…

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Anthony Valerio, "Confessions of an Aspiring Pornographer" (Grailing Press, 2024) 46:42

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Anthony Valerio's novel Confessions of an Aspiring Pornographer (Grailing Press, 2024) tells the story of Walter Michael Gregory. Call him Wally. Walter Michael Gregory is a literary rogue peddling his prose and amours around 1970s Manhattan. He talks like Frank Sinatra sings, he writes truly, he is a lover par excellence, and he will charm you wit…

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"Oxford American" Magazine: A Discussion with Danielle Amir Jackson 32:24

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Danielle Amir Jackson is a Memphis-born writer and critic, and the editor-in-chief of the Oxford American. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Vulture, Bookforum, Lapham’s Quarterly, the Criterion Collection, and elsewhere. Honey’s Grill: Sex, Freedom, and Women of the Blues, her first book, is forthcoming from Farrar, Straus, and Giroux. …

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The Amateur Cracksman, by E. W. Hornung. Part V. 56:06

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"I'd tasted blood, and it was all over with me. Why should I work when I could steal? Why settle down to some humdrum uncongenial billet, when excitement, romance, danger and a decent living were all going begging together?"- A. J. Raffles, The Ides of March. The Amateur Cracksman is the first collection of stories about A. J. Raffles, gentleman, c…

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The Amateur Cracksman, by E. W. Hornung. Part IV. 34:51

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The Amateur Cracksman, by E. W. Hornung. Part III. 1:11:06

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The Amateur Cracksman, by E. W. Hornung. Part II. 1:18:34

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The Amateur Cracksman, by E. W. Hornung. Part I. 1:24:50

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, by The Gawain Poet. Part II. 1:00:43

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This poem celebrates Christmas by exploring the mystery of Christ's mission on earth: his death, resurrection, and second coming as judge of all human souls. Sir Gawain is cast in the role of Everyman. At the feast of the New Year, an unarmed green giant rides his green horse into the banqueting hall of King Arthur and challenges any member of the …