Best Nora Barnes Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 67. “Everyone on this train is a suspect” by Benjamin Stevenson 23:11

2h ago23:11

23:11

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com You are on a train isolated in the middle of a desert. Everyone you are with is capable of committing murder and getting away with it, but also solving murders and framing others. A melting pot of mystery and ego all wrapped up in this year’s Mystery Writers Society annual event. …

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Ep 66. "Weyward" by Emilia Hart 20:34

4d ago20:34

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Where there is a Weyward there is a way. A novel about three women told through three stories threaded together by similar circumstances. Abuse of some sort and a connection to the natural world. Men labelled them as witches, but a name given to you is not a definition to who you …

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Ep 65. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" by J.K. Rowling 22:34

11d ago22:34

22:34

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Harry, Hogwarts, chaos. Three things that seem to come around every year in Harry’s life and this year is no different. Only the chaos this year comes from the external threat of the dark lord Voldemort who is large and attempting to be in charge, mixed with a little political dra…

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Stephanie Phillips on valuing materials and a silo-busting mindset 41:33

16d ago41:33

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Stephanie Phillips leads the City of San Antonio's Deconstruction & Circular Economy Program. Housed in the Office of Historic Preservation, the program prioritizes building material reuse as a tool for affordable housing repair, traditional trades revival, economic innovation, equitable access to high-quality resources, and cultural and community …

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Ep 64. “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson 23:17

18d ago23:17

23:17

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com A book that haunts you, or maybe you are haunting it? Shirley Jackson’s ‘The Haunting of Hill House is an anxiety inducing horror story that puts the reader in two minds about the nature of haunting. Playing with the English language as much as the reader, Jackson places doubt on …

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Sandeep Ahuja on technology tools for sustainability 33:34

24d ago33:34

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Sandeep Ahuja is co-founder and CEO of cove.tool, an AI-first consulting platform that aims to break down barriers in the design and construction cycle, creating a new network of shared information, interoperability, and accountability across projects and teams. In addition to running cove.tool, Sandeep has recently co-authored a book with Patrick …

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Ep 63. “Zulaikha” by Niloufar-Lily Soltani 22:57

25d ago22:57

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com A war that divides a family, divides a city and a country. A girl that grows into a woman moulded by her experiences, but never letting them define who she is. Zulaikha moves through life with an honesty towards it, but a resilience to what it throws at her. This sweeping debut no…

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Ep 62. "The Power that Preserves: The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" by Stephan Donaldson 24:09

1M ago24:09

24:09

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com The final chapter in the First Chronicles of Thomas Covenant and unsurprisingly, he is still as unpleasant as always. Unaccepting of his situation and blaming everyone along the way, Thomas takes the back seat to his own story. The land faces all-out war in this brutal tale of att…

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Ep 61. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" by J.K. Rowling 22:41

1M ago22:41

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com We are back at Hogwarts for Harry’s 4th years of mischief and mayhem. Between battling dragons, dodging Death Eaters, and navigating the treacherous waters of the Yule Ball, Harry juggles more than just curses. As the Triwizard Tournament unfolds, he learns that Voldemort’s return…

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Nora Rizzo on materials and ethics 43:45

2M ago43:45

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Nora Rizzo is Grace Farms Foundation’s Ethical Materials Director. She works to advance the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced and child labor from the built environment. For the past two decades, Nora has been dedicated to creating change in the built environment through sustainability, resilience, and social equity work. Nora describ…

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Ep 60. "The Sense of an Ending" by Julian Barnes 23:13

2M ago23:13

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com ‘You don’t get it Tony, you never did.’ Words that echo through this book and we too as the reader become Tony, unsure of what we are missing. A blend of history and the self- delusions of our past, this Booker Prize winning novel delicately unnerves you through the infernal myste…

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Ep 59. "Piranesi" by Susanna Clarke 20:40

2M ago20:40

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com A world of infinite halls where Piranesi roams and makes his home. There are 16 people from this world with only two alive – himself and ‘The other’. In this world, they lead different lives as Piranesi tracks the events of the years that pass. But as we delve deeper into the cave…

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Ep 58. "Yom Kippur in a Gym and In Sickness and in Health" by Nora Gold 26:11

2M ago26:11

26:11

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Two novellas for the price of one and it's a bargain with the skill of Nora Gold on full display. Two stories that navigate different issues in two very different ways. But both the stories are similar in that they require inflection and honesty - an inflective process and honesty…

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Ep 57. "The Illearth War: The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" by Stephan Donaldson 29:11

2M ago29:11

29:11

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com We are back in The Land, and Thomas is just insufferable and unbelieving in his situation. Assuming He is living through a dream sequence, he rejects the dream in a bid to not commit to a growing madness in his mind. But this existential exploration of action vs inaction lays out …

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Ep 56. "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling 20:24

3M ago20:24

20:24

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban sees a shift in the series from a form of fantasy detective fiction in the first two stories, to a story that explores the slow building pressure of a psychological thriller. Harry, now into his teen years is faced with a radically differen…

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Alyssa-Amor Gibbons on cultural heritage and resilience 48:14

3M ago48:14

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Alyssa-Amor Gibbons designs environmentally conscious, energy-efficient, and resilient architecture that reflects a deep reverence for nature and human interconnectedness with the world. She has degrees in structural engineering and architecture and specializes in Building Information Modelling. She also works as an advisor for the Spinnaker Group,…

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Ep 55. "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath 14:02

3M ago14:02

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar" is the novel that delves into the mental intricacies of the human mind. The page by page decent of madness sees Esther become increasingly abstracted from the world, but as this is happening, I felt myself more and more abstracted from the story. Tune…

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Ep 54. "Yellowface" by R. F. Kuang 18:43

3M ago18:43

18:43

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com R.F. Kuang’s Yellowface. Complex to a degree, problematic to a degree, controversial to a degree. Kuang's narrative delves into the intricacies of racial identity and the absurdities of cultural appropriation with a finesse that leaves readers simultaneously chuckling and contempl…

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Janice Barnes on climate adaptation as part of design 49:01

3M ago49:01

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Dr. Janice Barnes is founder of Climate Adaptation Partners, a NYC-based partnership that focuses on climate adaptation. With technical training in architecture and organizational behavior, she helps clients to understand risks and evaluate adaptation pathways and link these to design and financing options. She works at the intersection of climate …

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Ep 53. "The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant: Lord Fouls Bane" by Stephan Donaldson 24:48

3M ago24:48

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com A fantasy novel known for pushing the boundaries of what not only fantasy can do, but literature as a whole. A leper by the name of Thomas Covenant is cast into a fantasy land he disregards as a bad dream, after falling and hitting his head. But, if this is all a dream, are the co…

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Ep 52. "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J.K. Rowling 19:02

4M ago19:02

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com The second instalment into the Harry Potter series sees the book and story delve deeper into the magical world we all have come to love. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets explores the depths of the castle Hogwarts, it introduces us to some new faces and reveals some dark mag…

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Ep 51. "The Wager" by David Grann 16:00

4M ago16:00

16:00

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com A tale of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder. A tale of human endurance. David Grann’s ‘The Wager’ is the shocking true tale of the Wager, a ship that makes up part of the English fleet. In this seafaring adventure, the men are pushed to the limits and also push the limits of their own…

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Paula Melton on green building knowledge and education 48:15

4M ago48:15

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Paula Melton is the Editorial Director at BuildingGreen, which supports the international sustainable building movement with learning resources, community building, and other services. She works with editorial teams to develop and deliver webcasts, long-form analysis, and other guidance on BuildingGreen.com and LEEDuser.com. “We have problems that …

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Ep 50. "The Hobbit" by J.R.R Tolkien 20:19

4M ago20:19

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com In a hole in the ground, there lived a Hobbit… And with these words, we begin our journey into one of the richest fantasy worlds ever created, and our first glimpse into the world of Hobbits. Painting: I painted a hobbit door opening upon an acorn because I think the movie got thi…

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Ep 49. "The Island of Missing Trees" by Elif Shafak 15:45

4M ago15:45

15:45

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com From Cyprus to England, the roots of this story are set in the heats of relationships, whatever form that takes. In this book, we journey across lives and times. From a civil war in Cyprus where two star cross lovers hide what is most natural, to the distant shores of England to l…

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Ep 48. "Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone" by J.K. Rowling 14:14

4M ago14:14

14:14

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com It is the story that defined so many of our childhoods. The story that swept the world, captured our hearts and imaginations. Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone is the first introduction into the magical world of Hogwarts and all that comes with it. A place of witches and wiz…

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Ep 47. "The the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf 16:30

5M ago16:30

16:30

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com In Virginia Woolf's "To the Lighthouse," Woolf's prose is a symphony of introspective musings, shifting perspectives, and the delicate dance between the seen and the unseen. The lighthouse, a distant beacon, as the characters strive to reach its elusive shores, much like readers r…

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Laurie Schoeman on climate risk, resilience, and finance 45:17

5M ago45:17

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Laurie Schoeman is the Director of Climate for Enterprise Community Investment and has served as senior advisor at the Council on Environmental Quality in the Executive Office of the President. Her aim is to develop and implement innovative policies and solutions that enhance the climate adaptation and physical resilience of communities across the …

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Ep 46. “The Island Gospel According to Samson Grief” by Steven Mayoff 13:11

5M ago13:11

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Three famous historical and literary figures materialise in front of you and tell you that you have been selected by the ‘Supreme One’ as the man to build the first Synagogue on Prince Edward Island. You think you might have gone crazy. This is the opening to Steven Mayoff’s lates…

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Ep 45. "The Man who was Thursday" by G. K. Chesterton 13:35

5M ago13:35

13:35

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com "The Man Who Was Thursday" by G.K. Chesterton is a metaphysical thriller that unfolds in a surreal and anarchic world. The protagonist, Gabriel Syme, infiltrates a secret anarchist council only to discover that the members are not what they seem. Each member is named after a day o…

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Noorie Rajvanshi on sustainability as part of everyday work 39:14

5M ago39:14

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Noorie Rajvanshi is Director of Sustainability and Climate Strategy at Siemens USA, part of a multinational technology company. Noorie talked to us about her family’s sustainability roots, her mechanical engineering background, and how her fascination with quantifying environmental impact led to her role at Siemens. She is proud of her work on perf…

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Ep 44. "The Three Musketeers" by Alexandre Dumas 13:31

5M ago13:31

13:31

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com D'Artagnan, the ambitious country lad, stumbles into the chaotic world of 17th-century France, encountering the dashing trio Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. As they navigate political intrigue and romantic entanglements, their camaraderie becomes as legendary as their exploits. With a…

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Ep. 43. Howls Moving Castle' by Dianna Wynne Jones 15:48

6M ago15:48

15:48

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com In "Howl's Moving Castle," Diana Wynne Jones orchestrates a whimsical symphony of enchantment and eccentricity. As Sophie, the cursed young woman, finds herself in a predicament that turns her world topsy-turvy, the novel unfolds with charm and a healthy dose of mystery about how …

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Ep 42. "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 15:29

6M ago15:29

15:29

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com A haunting hound is upon the moors. A family curse dances in the fog and sherlock Holmes is strangely absent from his first case back after being killed off. This is a case like no other, upon the uncertain moors in Dartmoor, where rumours swirl in the fog and an ugly truth that l…

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Ep 41. "Death and the Penguin" by Andrey Kurkov 15:30

6M ago15:30

15:30

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com A penguin, Ukraine and the Mafia. "Death and the Penguin" is a darkly humorous novel that dances on the edge of absurdity. Set in a post-Soviet Ukraine, it follows the unlikely friendship between Viktor, a struggling writer, and Misha, his pet penguin. As they navigate a world of …

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Ep 40. ”Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan 11:21

6M ago11:21

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com In the lead up to Christmas in a small silent town, Bill Furlong, a local coal merchant visits homes with their deliveries like Santa arriving early with gifts to warm the family. But this small town has a darkness to its silences. The church looms over them in unspoken authority …

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Ep 39. ”The Hunchback of Notre Dame” by Victor Hugo 19:03

7M ago19:03

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo is a towering gem that combines romance, tragedy, and a dash of architectural history. With Quasimodo, the bell-ringer, as its centrepiece, the novel takes readers on a sprawling tale through the city of Paris. The novel delves into the…

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Ep 38. ”Hercule Poirot’s Christmas” by Agatha Christie 13:42

7M ago13:42

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com "Hercule Poirot's Christmas" by Agatha Christie is a holiday whodunnit. Set during the festive season, this intriguing novel follows the renowned detective, Hercule Poirot, as he unravels a web of family secrets and deceit. With Christie's signature wit and clever plot twists, rea…

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Ep 37. ”Black Boy” by Richard Wright 12:37

7M ago12:37

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com "Black Boy" by Richard Wright is a powerful memoir that fearlessly delves into the author's journey of self-discovery amidst racial oppression. With a sharp pen and unflinching honesty, Wright paints a vivid portrait of his experiences growing up in the Jim Crow South. Through his…

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Veena Singla on environmental health and justice 41:54

7M ago41:54

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Dr. Veena Singla is Senior Scientist with the People & Communities Program at the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council). She seeks to address health disparities linked to harmful environmental exposures using an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating environmental health, exposure science, public health, and policy expertise. Her research inv…

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Ep 36. ”The Passion According to G.H.” by Clarice Lispector 13:20

7M ago13:20

13:20

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com "The Passion According to G.H." by Clarice Lispector is a mesmerizing and absurd literary journey that defies conventional storytelling. Lispector's prose dances with madness, exploring the depths of human existence and the complexities of identity. With poetic precision, she delv…

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Ep 35. “Like Water for Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel 14:54

7M ago14:54

14:54

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel is a tantalizing feast for the senses, blending the flavors of love, passion, and magical realism. Set in Mexico, this enchanting novel tells the story of Tita, a young woman whose emotions are infused into her cooking. As she navigates…

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Seema Bhangar on human health, data, and buildings 41:00

8M ago41:00

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Seema Bhangar is a Healthy Buildings & Communities Principal at the US Green Building Council; she focuses on research and innovation. She is also a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment. If you are interested in the field of human health and buildings, Seema advises you to “collect data and be curious and discerning an…

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Ep 34. ”We” by Yevgeny Zamyatin 15:55

8M ago15:55

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com In Zamyatin's dystopian masterpiece, We, D-503, an inhabitant of the One State, navigates a world of regimented order and enforced sameness. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters I-330, a woman who challenges his rigid worldview and awakens his dormant individuality…

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Ep 33. ”Station 11” by Emily St. John Mandel 15:25

8M ago15:25

15:25

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Station Eleven is a moving and thought-provoking novel about the power of human connection in the face of adversity. It is a story of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of art. The novel follows the intertwined stories of several characters, each grappling with their own los…

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Annie Bevan on materials and thinking about impact holistically 44:39

8M ago44:39

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Materials maven Annie Bevan is a facilitator, consultant, and collaborator focused on creating large-scale change and leveraging sustainability as a strategic business enabler. She’s effecting this through two roles: she is CEO of SMS Collaborative and CEO of mindful MATERIALS. The mindful MATERIALS organization began as steward of a library tool. …

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Ep 32. “The Boulevard” by Jerrod Edson - An interview with an author 27:30

8M ago27:30

27:30

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com God visiting hell. Satan in a panic. Hell doesn’t look as hellish as it should all because Vincent van Gough has painted the Boulevard. Satan travels on a train to tell Vincent what has to be done to ensure hell gets back to being hellish, and joining us for the journey, Hemmingwa…

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Ep 31. Judging a book by its cover - ”Cheri” by Jo Ann Beard 13:45

8M ago13:45

13:45

To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Judge for yourself! To view the cover of the book, click here: https://art.nelson-atkins.org/objects/17593/interior-with-a-book This week I get a bit judgemental. I buy a book based off its cover, write down what I think the book will be about, and then read and review it to see h…

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Ep 30. ”Dracula” by Bram Stoker 19:06

9M ago19:06

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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Within the haunting pages of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula,’ a chilling tale unfolds, shrouded in gothic elegance and macabre allure. As the moon casts its eerie glow upon the ancient castle walls, Count Dracula emerges from the shadows, a seductive embodiment of darkness and eternal lon…

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Alejandra Menchaca on design analytics and opening windows 44:40

9M ago44:40

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Through her consultancy, AIRLIT studio, Alejandra Menchaca provides expertise in mechanical engineering and building science to owners and design teams. One of her current projects will be the first performing arts facility in the US with full natural ventilation. Ale holds a PhD in mechanical engineering and has taught at MIT and Harvard GSD, wher…

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