Welcome to Dear Fantasy Reader! Described by listeners as "a deep dive book club with your besties," this podcast offers everything from meticulous analysis and wild theories to heartwarming fangirl moments, all centered around the beloved Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. Hosts Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly lead listeners on an unforgettable journey through every chapter, character, and clue, exploring easter eggs, intricate foreshadowing, compelling lore, and fan-favorite theories that make f ...
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News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Schinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
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Welcome to Chapter One and Beyond – a cozy, bookish podcast for readers tackling their towering TBRs one book at a time. Hosted by Christina, a lifelong reader and self-proclaimed book hoarder, this podcast dives into honest book reviews, reading updates, and casual chats about genres like horror, fantasy, sci-fi, thrillers, classics, and dystopian fiction. Whether you’re in a reading slump or just love the smell of a new book, this show is your reading buddy on the go. Expect spoiler-free r ...
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A podcast hosted by some of the minds at Deep Readers Club, a monthly subscription book box providing literary fiction and bookish goods surrounding an emotional theme. Subscribe now for our April theme box, "Anticipation"
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The Big Book Project is a multi-venue reading experience for bibliophiles fascinated by long or dense works of fiction and interested in discussing them with others, one novel at a time. The works selected will be capacious novels from the mid-nineteenth century through today that possess an abundant writing style or complexity in structure and themes. The notion that reading need not be a solitary activity has special resonance with these novels given that there is much to discuss, elaborat ...
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One does not simply walk into serious discussion… Fool of a Took Podcast is a show where deep lore meets even deeper nonsense! Enter the Shire-adjacent mind of Chris, your host, guide, and certified Fool of a Took as he sets out to read The Lord of the Rings for the very first time, joined by his book-loving wife RJ, fellow first-time reader and baker Laura, and Laura’s husband Patrick, a devoted Tolkien super-fan. Fool of a Took is your book-club companion through Middle-earth—whether you’r ...
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You may think you know Anthony Scaramucci: a Harvard Law School graduate who cut his teeth at Goldman Sachs, went on to build two successful businesses and had an 11-day stint in the White House. What people don’t know is he’s an avid reader, endlessly curious, history buff with a restless mind. In his new podcast, Open Book, listeners will hear and get to know the real Anthony: the proud son of immigrant parents, a long-suffering New York Mets fan and a father of five. Each week, he’ll invi ...
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Join musician Chris Fafalios (Punchline) and co-host Matt Kelly from the Geekscape network on One Hit Thunder, where each week they dive into the world of one-hit wonders with a new guest. Chris and Matt are joined by a revolving door of friends, including Chris's bandmates, musicians he’s toured with, and fellow artists, to listen to a one-hit wonder and explore the full catalog of the band or artist behind it. With a mix of humor and musical insight, Chris and Matt dive deep to decide if t ...
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Join reader-comedians Alex Schmidt and Michael Swaim for a fun, digressive trip through the Kurt Vonnegut canon. It’s a book club, a comedy show, and a cavalcade of smart, entertaining segments. Discover Vonnegut works you’ve never read! Rediscover your Kurt favorites! And cure the terrible disease of loneliness by going on a K.V. appreciation deep dive with a friendly karass of your fellow listeners.
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Tales from the Orc Den is hosted by three devoted monster romance book readers deep diving into series that we adore in this growing genre. The website is talesfromtheorcden.com. This podcast contains mature themes.
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The Inkwell Podcast with host Blake Reichenbach dives deep into the world of creativity, storytelling, and the joy of the written word. Through a blend of personal insights and lively discussions with authors and other creative minds, Blake unpacks the lessons from the books he reads, weaving them into conversations about how creativity enriches all aspects of life. Designed like a dynamic book club, the podcast explores how to navigate a creative life amidst the demands of a career, family, ...
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Book Bae Escape is a podcast book club celebrating Black authors, Black Books, black characters, and black readers. The Host Tierra Michelle invites you to join every month as we dissect some of our favorite Black Books new and old. We will have open discussions where we dig deep into our BBE book of the month. We will explore plot twist, storylines, characters, Cliffhangers, the characters you love and the ones you can't stand. Urban fiction, nonfiction, biographies, erotica, it doesn't eve ...
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The Golden Chapter delivers powerful insights from the world's most impactful books in bite-sized episodes. Each week, we dive deep into carefully selected books, extracting the golden nuggets of wisdom and presenting them in a clear, engaging format. Whether you're a busy professional, an aspiring leader, or simply love learning, our concise summaries and actionable takeaways help you absorb life-changing ideas without reading entire books. Join us as we unlock the essential wisdom from bes ...
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Writer and founder of the Well-Read Black Girl book club Glory Edim is a book lover who brings readers and writers together to celebrate the written word. Expanding on the community she built in 2015, Well-Read Black Girl is the literary kickback you never knew you needed. Each week, Glory sits in deep, honest and close conversation with authors like Tarana Burke, Min Jin Lee, Anita Hill, Gabrielle Union, Elizabeth Acevedo and more. You’ll also meet WRBG Book Club members, literacy advocates ...
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"John Shore is American's leading non-douchey Christian." -- Dan Savage, Savage Love, and founder of the It Gets Better Project. "John Shore is awesome. The minute I started reading his stuff, I knew he was a brother from another mother." -- Rob Bell, author of Love Wins, Sex God, and Velvet Elvis. "John Shore is a gadfly, calling the Christian Church everywhere to act the way it says it believes about love and justice, which of course makes him an uncomfortable presence in those churches th ...
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Jeff and Rebecca talk about the books they still want to get to before 2026 gets here. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this Episode: Check o…
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043 - Tolkien Terrifies Us All in "Shelob's Lair"
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1:18:14This week we discuss book 4, chapter 8, "The Stairs to Cirith Ungol", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The creepy journey through Shelob’s lair and those dark tunnelsGollum’s long game—what he’s really up toFrodo’s use of the Elven light and its deep loreThe terrifying history of Shelob and UngoliantWhat Frodo’s silent words really meanOur…
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Get Excited! Goodreads Choice Award 2025 Nominees are official!
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58:09Hello! and welcome back or welcome to Chapter One and beyond and its official the GoodReads Choice Award 2025 Nominees for every category are officially announced and opening round voting is underway! I am covering all the categories of who was nominated, my thoughts on my favorites and trying my best to pronounce authors and titles the best i can …
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What Food Teaches Us About Being Human (featuring Austin Butler) - Ruthie Rogers
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41:38Ruthie Rogers, Baroness Rogers of Riverside, CBE, is an American and British chef who owns and runs the Michelin-starred Italian restaurant The River Café in Hammersmith, London. Get her new book Squeeze Me: Lemon Recipes & Art Pre-order her next book, Table 4 at The River Cafe: Conversations about Food and Life Anthony Scaramucci is the founder an…
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Speculating on The Book of the Year and the Impacts of AI on Writing
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59:01We're in a lull of current publishing industry news, so Jeff and Rebecca speculate about upcoming book awards, year-end announcements, and the book of the year, as well as touch on the impact of AI on writing. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of yo…
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Absalom, Absalom! Final Thoughts with Dr. Larry Allums
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1:04:10In this final discussion of Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner, Lori is joined once again by Dr. Larry Allums to close out one of the most haunting and inexhaustible novels in American literature. Together, they trace Faulkner’s labyrinth of narration—Quentin and Shreve’s imaginative reconstruction of the Sutpen story—and explore what it reveals…
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November 2025 Q&A: Run for President, Coming Civil War, Book Recs, & more
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39:34Thank you once again for all your wonderful questions. Grateful for your support! 📚 Books mentioned in the episode:The Little Book of Bitcoin by Anthony Scaramucci Circle of Days by Ken Follett One Up on Wall Street by Peter Lynch The Art of Spending by Morgan Housel The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Checkmate in Berlin by Giles MiltonThe Be…
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“Fooled Around and Fell in Love” by Elvin Bishop (f/ Erik J. Brown)
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59:04Long before his 1976 hit, Elvin Bishop was already one of the world’s most respected blues guitarists. Everyone from the Grateful Dead to Bo Diddley was eager to collaborate with him, and his work with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band eventually earned him a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Despite his confidence and experience as a world-cl…
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Innocence, Design, and the American Adam: Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom! Video #4 Dr. Larry Allums
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1:05:43https://substack.com/@thebigbookproject In this episode of The Big Book Project, Lori Feathers and Dr. Larry Allums delve into Chapter 7 of William Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom!—one of the novel’s most intricate and revealing sections. They trace Thomas Sutpen’s backstory from his rugged Appalachian boyhood to the life-altering moment that shapes hi…
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What We Want from Essays: DEAD & ALIVE by Zadie Smith
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54:03Jeff and Rebecca talk Zadie Smith's Dead & Alive. Check out Zero to Well-Read! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast Patreon Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Learn …
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042 - Anxiety Climbs in "The Stairs of Cirith Ungol"
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1:20:37This week we discuss book 4, chapter 8, "The Stairs to Cirith Ungol", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: Frodo’s mental exhaustion and the Ring’s heavy influence on himGollum’s rare moment of tendernessThe nightmare city of Minas MorgulFrodo's temptation to put on the RingThe muttering, glowing Tower of the MoonGollum’s tricky, uncertain rou…
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Ep 6 Quicksilver Bonus Chapters: Recap, Theories, and Hidden Clues
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58:28Step into the quicksilver with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they close out the Brimstone Prep phase with a deep dive into the Quicksilver bonus chapters: The Gate: Part 1, The Gate: Part 2, The Maze, and The Fox. The Boots. The Dress. In this episode, the hosts revisit these pivotal Kingfisher POV scenes to uncover their hidden meanings and the…
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The Crash That Shook Wall Street — And The Lessons We Keep Ignoring - Andrew Ross Sorkin
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33:28Andrew Ross Sorkin is an award-winning journalist for The New York Times and a co-anchor of Squawk Box, CNBC’s signature morning program. He is also the founder and editor at large of DealBook, an online daily financial report published by The New York Times that he started in 2001. Sorkin is the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail and the co-pro…
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Jeff talks to Dhonielle Clayton and Caroline Richmond of We Need Diverse Books about censorship, book bannings, and the ongoing drive to diversify books and reading in the U.S. Check out Zero to Well-Read! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. The Book Riot Podcast Patreon Subscribe to t…
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Why the System’s Rigged—and How to Unrig It - Jeff Clements
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28:21Jeff Clements is the co-founder and CEO of American Promise. He served twice as Assistant Attorney General of Massachusetts, most notably as Chief of the Public Protection and Advocacy Bureau, where he led more than 100 attorneys and staff in critical law enforcement areas, including consumer protection, antitrust, and unfair trade practices. A fre…
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EP 19 | October Wrap Up and Happy Halloween
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21:06Hey everyone! Welcome back to Chapter one and Beyond! Todays episode is a monthly wrap up of all the books I read in October! Lets go! #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #BookishRecommendations #WhatWouldYouRead #BookishPOD #MonthlyWrapUp #ReadingRecommendations
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The Southern Labyrinth: Faulkner’s Layers of Storytelling in Chapter 6 of Absalom, Absalom! Video 3 With Larry Allums
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59:47In this episode of The Big Book Project, host Lori Feathers and literary scholar Dr. Larry Allums continue their deep exploration of William Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom!—turning to the enigmatic and multi-layered Chapter 6. This chapter introduces a new voice into Faulkner’s intricate web of narrators: Shreve McCannon, Quentin Compson’s Canadian ro…
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Bonus EP | Book Bytes - Childhood Top 10 picks and series
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10:34Hello! and welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! In todays bonus EP is all about the childhood Top 10 Picks and Series that are iconic to my childhood reads and memories. Going to be mentioning some iconic childhood/teenage years books that still remain with me till this day. #NostalgiaBookPicks #ChildhoodTopPickList #bookishpod #ChapterOneandBey…
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Ep 2 The Ascended Theories: Sundered Realms Connections
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1:34:37Join book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they spiral through their biggest theories for The Ascended Book 2 and the wider Sundered Realms Universe created by Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox. This episode is divided into two parts for spoiler safety. The first portion focuses exclusively on The Ascended and includes spoilers for that book only…
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WWII Historian: The 3 Women Who Changed The Course of WWII - Catherine Grace Katz
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38:02Catherine Grace Katz is a Chicago-born writer and historian. She earned a BA in History from Harvard (2013) and an MPhil in Modern European History from Cambridge (2014), focusing on counterintelligence origins. After working in finance in New York, a bookstore visit inspired her return to history and writing. She is currently pursuing her JD at Ha…
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“Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon
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1:00:57It’s Halloween, so we thought it would be crazy not to dive into the legendary artist who brought us the lyric “little old lady got mutilated late last night.” That’s right…this week, we’re diving into the life and career of Warren Zevon and his most famous single, 1978’s “Werewolves of London.” A dark sense of humor paired with a songwriting voice…
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Jeff and Rebecca consider 10 contenders for the title of It Book of November. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Check out Zero to Well-Read! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of …
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041 - A Statue, a Shadow, and a Bad Feeling: “Journey to the Cross-roads”
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59:45This week we discuss book 4, chapter 7, "Journey to the Crossroads", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The chapter’s fleeting nature: a breath before the chaos.Tolkien’s views on subtext and seriousness—Al Gore, internet, and culture.Gollum’s mysterious and increasingly squirrely behavior.The strategic significance of Minas Morgul and the c…
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Welcome back to chapter one and beyond! Todays new epsiode is a continuation of the new mini series Try It or Trash It! lets recap the books from the previous episode and spin for more! #BookishPOD #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #TryItOrTrashItMiniSeries #BookishPicks #TBRWipeOut
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The Money Expert: “Expenses Don’t Make You Poor! Your Income Does!” - Nick Maggiulli
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28:18Nick Maggiulli is the COO and data scientist at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he oversees operations across the firm and provides insights on business intelligence. He is the author of two books, Just Keep Buying and The Wealth Ladder, and Of Dollars and Data, a blog focused on the intersection of data and personal finance. His work has been fe…
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The Eye of the Best Books of the Year Storm Approaches
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43:31Jeff and Rebecca put on their rain gear as the best books of the year storm approaches. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Check out Zero to Well-Read! Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the mo…
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Why America Is Losing — And How We Fix It - Andrew Liveris
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40:49Andrew Liveris is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Dow Chemical Company and former Executive Chairman of DowDuPont. A recognized global business leader with more than 42 years at Dow and experience in manufacturing, engineering, sales, marketing, and business and general management.Get a copy of his WSJ bestselling book Leadin…
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EP 18 | Top Historical Fiction Picks, Lists, and asking ChatGPT
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36:23Hey everyone! Welcome back to Chapter one and Beyond! Todays episode is switching it up on top Historical Fiction Picks and realizing something about my historical fiction picks as well lol. Going to be a ton of titles mentioned in this episode so lets get our drink of choice and buckle up for the ride lets go! #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #HistoricalFi…
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Welcome back to chapter one and beyond! Todays new epsiode is a continuation of the new mini series Try It or Trash It! lets recap the books from the previous episode and spin for more! #BookishPOD #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #TryItOrTrashItMiniSeries #BookishPicks #TBRWipeOut
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Ep 1 The Ascended: Initial Thoughts & Reactions (The Sundered Realms Universe)
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1:53:02Dive into the Sundered Realms Universe with book besties Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they share their first impressions of The Ascended, the new romantasy from author duo Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox that has taken BookTok and Bookstagram by storm. The first installment in the Aesymarean Duet, The Ascended expands the interconnected world reade…
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The Formula That Made Donald Trump Unstoppable - Ian Reifowitz
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27:17Ian Reifowitz is SUNY Distinguished Professor of Historical Studies at Empire State University of the State University of New York. His articles have appeared in the Daily News, Newsday, The New Republic, and In These Times, among other mainstream outlets. He has also published numerous academic articles.Get a copy of his book here Riling Up the Ba…
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“Flood” by Jars of Clay (f/ Katie Hampton)
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1:07:11This week, we’re joined by Matt Kelly’s Christian Cringe co-host Katie Hampton to become one with the mud. Yes, we’re exploring the career and music of Jars of Clay, the rare mainstream crossover from the Christian music scene who made their mark in 1996 with the alternative rock radio hit “Flood.” Despite a bit of blowback from their religious fan…
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Absalom, Absalom! Chapters 4–5: Rosa Coldfield’s Humiliation and Sutpen’s Obsession | The Big Book Project (Video 2 with Dr. Larry Allums)
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58:05Welcome back to The Big Book Project, hosted by Lori Feathers. In Video 2, Lori continues her discussion of William Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom! with returning guest Dr. Larry Allums. Together, they unpack the intense drama of Chapters 4 and 5, where Rosa Coldfield’s narration reveals her humiliation at the hands of Thomas Sutpen — and Faulkner dee…
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Book Riot's managing editor, Vanessa Diaz, returns to re-examine the strange and influential life of Edgar Allan Poe. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. Check out Zero to Well-Read! The Book Riot Podcast Patreon The Book Riot Po…
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040 - Gollum's Fate is Decided in "The Forbidden Pool"
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1:03:47This week we discuss book 4, chapter 6, "The Forbidden Pool", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: Gollum’s funny reaction to being caught — way different from the puppy-eyed guy in the movies How Gollum’s actually pretty complex—big emotions behind that monster exterior Faramir being smart and moral when it really counts The creepy story of M…
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The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Washington - Brody Mullins
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30:10Brody Mullins is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter. He spent nearly two decades covering the intersection of business and politics for The Wall Street Journal.Get a copy of his brilliant book, The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big GovernmentAnthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of S…
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Ep 5 Callie Hart Insights & Clues for Brimstone & Beyond
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38:14Step into the quicksilver with Kinsey and Karly as they collect and decode Callie Hart's most revealing interview moments for Brimstone and the wider Fae & Alchemy series. Pulling from recent tour stops and an Instagram Live, this episode gathers concrete details and intriguing teases, then organizes them into clear takeaways for listeners who want…
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National Book Award Announces Host, B&N Discover Prize, and more book news.
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53:47Jeff and Rebecca applaud the news that Jeff Hiller will be hosting the National Book Awards in November before talking about more book news from the week. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Check out Zero to Well-Read! Subscribe to The Book Riot News…
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EP 17 | Recommendations for struggling Parents
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26:09Hey Everyone! Welcome back to chapter one and beyond! Today's episode is helping my fellow parent listeners because as a parent myself its hard to motivate and find kid appropriate books for your kids age group so they can full fill that 20 minutes of reading every single day. So here is a lengthy list of book recommendations that I would recommend…
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The Seventeen Year-Old Who Invented Science Fiction
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22:50With Guillermo del Toro's Netflix adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in the news, we thought we would bring out an episode we did for Annotated several years ago. It's a great story and we had fun doing this one. Enjoy. This episode of Annotated was written by me, Jeff O’Neal, and directed by Jeremy Desmon. Sound editing and design by Kyle O…
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Hello fellow book friends! This episode is coming to you early because I have in some capacity completed the 3 books from Episode 1! So I am here to give you my full report from the 3 picks from episode 1 and then pick the next 3 books for this round of Try It or Trash It. So lets go!!! #tryitortrashit #chapteroneandbeyondpod #miniseries #eliminati…
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Ep 4 Quicksilver Worldbuilding, Lore, & Iconography Breakdown
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39:32Step into the quicksilver with book besties Kinsey and Karly as they unravel the intricate lore, worldbuilding, and iconography woven throughout Callie Hart's Quicksilver, book one in the Fae & Alchemy series. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the mythology that shapes Yvelia; exploring its seven gods, the divine tree of life, and the myste…
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The Psychic Who Solved Murders The FBI Couldn’t - John Edward & Robert Hilland
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33:56Robert Hilland is a former police officer and FBI Special Agent who worked in law enforcement for 30 years. He worked a number of high-profile cases including the investigation of serial killer John Smith.John Edward is a psychic medium, lecturer, and multiple New York Times bestselling author who has connected people to Other Side energies for nea…
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“You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” by Dead Or Alive
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58:07This week, our Patreon voted for us to explore the music and career of Dead or Alive, the British pop band responsible for the endlessly catchy and danceable 1985 single, “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record).” Led by the eccentric and androgynous Pete Burns, Dead or Alive were a perfect mix of the end of disco and the start of new wave. Their rise up…
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039 - Captain Faramir and "the Window on the West"
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1:09:03This week we discuss book 4, chapter 5, "The Window on the West", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The story behind Faramir’s bedroom and “the Window on the West”How Faramir’s insight reveals the true nature of the ring’s curseThe lore of Gandalf’s many names (Mithrandir, Tharkun, and beyond)Boromir and Faramir’s contrasting personalities …
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How Much Does Genre Matter to Readers?
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1:06:24Prof. Laura McGrath joins Jeff and Rebecca to talk about what some studies can tell us about just how much readers care (and don't) about genre. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. Discussed in this episode: Laura's newsletter: TextCrunch English, Jam…
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Patrick McGee was the Financial Times’s principal Apple reporter from 2019 to 2023, during which time he won a San Francisco Press Club Award for his coverage. He joined the newspaper in 2013, in Hong Kong, before reporting from Germany and California. Previously, he was a bond reporter at The Wall Street Journal. He has a master’s degree in global…
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New Mini Series!! | EP 1 Try it or Trash It!
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18:06Hello fellow book friends! Welcome to the official launch of my new mini series on the new schedule called Try it or Trash It! Todays episode kicks off a mini weekly TBR challenge where I have looked at all remaining physical TBR picks and of course my ever growing Hardcover app Want To Read list and I have to either read the blurb or the first cha…
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, NBA Finalists, and more award season news. PLUS: Hachette CEO David Shelley
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1:23:53Sharifah Williams joins Jeff to talk about the 2025 Nobel for Literature, National Book Award finalists and more award season news. Then, Hachette CEO David Shelly talks to Jeff about book banning, inclusivity, and other issues facing the publishing world. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. The Book Riot Podcast is a pro…
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Understanding Absalom, Absalom!: Faulkner’s Biblical Roots, Mythic Imagination, and the Southern Psyche
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53:02In this episode of The Big Book Project, Lori Feathers is joined by Dr. Larry Allums to launch our collective read of William Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom! — one of the most complex and unforgettable novels in American literature. They unpack the biblical and mythological dimensions of the novel, explore its shifting narrators, and discuss how Faulk…
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