The Big Snore is a weekly storytelling podcast. Each episode features a reading from a book, article, or magazine and runs 15-20 mins in length. Primarily created as a sleep aid, The Big Snore can be listened to as a short form audio book at any time of the day. New episodes release Sundays at 5pm. For requests, please tweet us @TheRealBigSnore.
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This biography was all the rage when it came out last year. It’s Jennette McCurdy’s life as a child star and her complicated relationship with her mother.
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Rodham is a historical fiction novel that imagines a world where Hillary Rodham never marries Bill Clinton. Enjoy!
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Who hasn't heard of The Notebook! I'm a big fan of the movie, and was told repeatedly by everyone on the Internet that the novel is so much better. I respectfully disagree. The movie is a masterpiece and far exceeds the book in character development, depth, and pace. Regardless, the book is a sweet little love story and this episode features some o…
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Daughters of the Samurai, Janice P Nimura
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This episode features a reading from Janice P Nimura's fascinating book Daughters of the Samurai. It's a book that chronicles the lives of five young girls who were sent by the Japanese government to the United States to learn the customs of the Americans and come back to Japan to teach them to local society. Thanks for listening!…
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This episode features the start of Nadeem Aslam's acclaimed novel Maps for Lost Lovers. It's a tale of a small Muslim community in England where two lovers, Jugnu and Chanda, have gone missing. Enjoy!
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Hana Khan Carries On is Jalaluddin’s second novel. This reading features Hana’s podcast, “Brown Girl Rambles” and a dramatic confrontation with her frenemy, Aydin. Enjoy!
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If an Egyptian cannot speak English, Noor Naga
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This episode features a reading from Noor Naga’s acclaimed novel If an Egyptian cannot speak English. Thanks for listening!
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On Rotation takes us on Angie’s journey through med school and residency and finding love somewhere in there. This episode features her first encounter with Ricky. Enjoy!
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This episode features a reading of an excerpt from Mike Gayle’s very charming novel, All the Lonely People. You’ll hear about Hubert and Joyce and their budding romance.
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From Murray’s second novel, The Sanctuary, we learn about Ben Parr’s journey to discover the mysterious island that has convinced his fiancée to leave him. Enjoy!
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This episode features a reading from the wildly popular Sands of Arawiyah duology. Enjoy!
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This Woven Kingdom is a beautifully crafted story about Alizeh and her journey as a being made of fire in a world full of humans. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed reading it.
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In this episode, we venture back to the late 18th century to the real-life story of Beddoes and the discovery of laughing gas.
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In honor of Sarah’s 2023 Academy Award nomination, this episode features her account of a trip to PEI. Enjoy!
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This episode features a very descriptive first-person account of a hotel maid going about her daily routine. Our maid is a character, raised by her late Gran, and oddly naive about the world around her. Hope you enjoy listening.
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It’s been a hot minute! The first episode back is a real treat and very meta. Eliza Jane Brazier’s debut novel features a true-crime podcast host who has gone missing. Enjoy!
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There are some families that change the face of an entire country. The Weston’s are one such family. “Bread Men” is a captivating read on their rise and struggles in growing an empire. Our latest episode features a rare reading from the very beginning of the book. Enjoy!
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This episode features a reading from Steinbeck’s undisputed masterpiece, The Grapes of Wrath. A story of migrant struggle from the 1930’s, some of the passages could ring true for migrants around the world today - almost a hundred years later.
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Gmorning, Gnight! By Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonny Sun
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This episode features a number of short, feel-good morning and night wishes. Enjoy!
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This episode features a reading from Emily St. John Mandel’s dystopian fiction novel, “Station Eleven,” set in Toronto, home of the Raptors, the 2019 NBA Champions!
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This episode features a reading from the book Orson Scott Card is best known for- Ender’s Game.
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The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel Van Der Kolk
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This episode features a reading for Dr. Van Der Kolk’s book on treating trauma and abuse. Enjoy!
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This episode features a reading from Stephen King’s short story, Riding the Bullet. Enjoy!
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Reflecting on one very, very strange year at Uber, Susan Fowler
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On the heels of International Women’s Day, it seemed fitting to dedicate an episode to Susan Fowler’s game-changing, history-making blog post.
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This episode features a reading from Erik Larson’s In the Garden of Beasts - set in Berlin against the backdrop of World War II.
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This episode features a passage from Samit Vasu’s book, Turbluence. It’s especially timely given the Pakistan-India war scare of late.
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This episode features a reading from Kate Harris’s incredible travel book, Lands of Lost Borders.
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This episode features a reading from Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84.
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Ann Brashares
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This episode features a reading of a passage from Ann Brashares’s book, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
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This episode features a reading from Octavia E. Butler’s book, Kindred.
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Our pilot episode features a 20 minute reading of a passage from Tara Westover’s book, Educated.
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