100 Great Audiobooks of Literary Masterpieces!
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Staying connected around the world by reading together.
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A podcast dedicated to fantasy fiction! Each week Marysa and Vicki will discuss a different book from the fantasy genre. A great podcast if you love talking about fantasy and are looking for recommendations.
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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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In this podcast we discuss the European literary canon and the history, culture, philosophy, art, and science that surrounds it.
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Literary interviews and discussions on the latest releases in the world of publishing, from poetry through to physics. Presented weekly by Sam Leith.
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Who knew that the small mountain town of Durango had such an active art scene! Four Corners Arts Forum features art that is visual, performance, literary, musical, corporal, culinary, and art that you may not have thought of as art. Host Margy Dudley finds remarkable stories of creative and dedicated artists who have long lived at the corners of our minds, and brings them to the center of our conversations.
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With every new issue, Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine shares one piece of short fiction in podcast form. Enjoy these audio treats from our pages!
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Hillsdale College’s John J. Miller discusses classic works within the Western literary canon.
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Essays, memoir, and creative nonfiction from underthesunonline.com, read aloud by the authors, followed by interviews with them.
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Arts Calling brings you down to earth conversations with artists in the literary, visual, and performing arts. Your host Jaime Alejandro catches up with friends and artists across disciplines and cultural backgrounds to learn their origin story, how to overcome real-world hardships, and why it is essential to remain true to an artistic calling. Stop by artscalling.com for the latest episodes!
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Cory Doctorow's Literary Works
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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 channel for the Award-Winning Maverick Theatre Company and their London Literary Pub Crawl productions and Resonance 104.4FM Radio shows. General theatre and literary news from London, England.
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SAL/on air is a literary podcast featuring engaging author talks and readings from over thirty-five years of Seattle Arts & Lectures' programming. Seattle Arts & Lectures (SAL) is a literary nonprofit. Seattle Arts & Lectures cultivates transformative experiences through story and language with readers and writers of all generations. Get in-person or online tickets to SAL events at lectures.org.
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A podcast exploring the rich literary tradition of the game of golf, hosted by authors Stephen Proctor and Jim Hartsell.
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A Literary Comedy podcast where we try to read those books that look good on your shelf...and laugh a lot along the way!
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Outside’s longstanding literary storytelling tradition comes to life in audio with features that will both entertain and inform listeners. We launched in March 2016 with our first series, Science of Survival, and have since expanded our show and now offer a range of story formats, including reports from our correspondents in the field and interviews with the biggest figures in sports, adventure, and the outdoors.
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You are a writer! The mission of our festival, and our podcast, is to help you know that. Through conversations with fascinating authors and supporters of the literary festival we aim to share insightful stories into the craft of writing and the book industry, helping you feel that ”You CAN write!”.
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Listen to the latest literary events recorded at the London Review Bookshop, covering fiction, poetry, politics, music and much more. Find out about our upcoming events here https://lrb.me/bookshopeventspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Each week three people from the Minnesota arts community talk about a performance, opening, or event they're excited to see or want others to check out.
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A weekly behind-the-scenes dive into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful happening in literary culture—featuring Lit Hub staff, columnists, and special guests! Hosted by Drew Broussard. The Lit Hub Podcast is a production of Lit Hub Radio Music by Dani Lencioni of Evelyn Engineering and production by Stardust House
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A writer curated discussion podcast and audio literary magazine
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In partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting, Literary Arts is building a retrospective of some of the most engaging talks from the world’s best writers over the first 30 years of Portland Arts & Lectures in Portland.
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A podcast where writers talk honestly about books, writing, and the literary world. Hosted by Mike Ingram and Tom McAllister, authors and long-time editors for Barrelhouse, a nonprofit literary magazine and book publisher. New episodes every other week, with bonus episodes for Patreon subscribers.
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A literary podcast featuring writers from the Carolinas. Listen to them discuss their journeys, their successes, failures, and lessons learned.
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Lit Cit explores the multi-faceted life of a writer in today’s literary community through insightful interviews with authors, editors, agents, and all of the people who help make writing happen. The podcast is produced and run by members of Antioch Los Angeles’ MFA Creative Writing program.
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Interviews with Scholars of Literature about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies
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Discover your next literary adventure with HCC English professors Kofi Adisa, Sylvia Lee, and Laura Yoo! Dive into thought-provoking discussions about books and get expert recommendations for your next captivating read. Fuel your imagination and expand your literary horizons with these insightful educators
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Dedicated to promoting books and culture through engaging and informative podcasts. Our mission is to inspire our listeners to explore the literary arts and appreciate the diversity of ideas within our amazing world. We invite a diverse range of writers, historians, and cultural influences to share their expertise. From established artists to up-and-coming creatives, our guests provide unique perspectives on writing, the literary arts, and culture. Hosted by Ken Budd, Jennifer Disano, and Wi ...
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✨Along with Caitlin’s analysis and Ashley’s imagination, wander through the world of stories and their meaning in our world. ✨ 📚Inspired by another iconic lamppost from classic literature, this podcast aims to shed light on some of the most important things going on in the world through the lens of literature. We explore family, friendships, religion, government, society, and other issues found in the pages of our favourite books, from classics to booktok. We hope you will join us on this ad ...
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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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From Papagayo and the Humanities Collaborative at EPCC-UTEP, this podcast dissects culturally-relevant literature: novels, memoirs, poetry, and short stories. We love reading and analyzing books, comparing their adaptations, and connecting their allusions. We interview authors too! #Ad-Free #ElPaso Español: este podcast disecciona literatura culturalmente relevante: novelas, memorias, poesía, y cuentos cortos. Nos encanta leer y analizar libros, comparando sus adaptaciones, y conectando sus ...
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Exploring the ways in which book publishing is changing, and how writers can best meet the challenge.
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Literary Adventure Fantasy
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Andrew French interviews established and emerging authors about breaking through as writers and finding their literary style.
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One arts charity, multiple fantastic Festivals. From world exclusive events with international best-sellers, to launching the careers of debut authors, the HIF Player Podcast brings the literary conversations from Harrogate International Festivals' famous stage to audiences around the world.
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Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter analysis of our favorite speculative fiction, researching the details and discussing the implications.
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Literary pieces for your listening pleasure.
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📚 A publishing podcast for writers looking to learn about the industry. 🖋️ Featuring authors, agents, editors and more... 🎙️ Extended & ad-free episodes on Patreon ❤️
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Classic novels from the 19th and 20th centuries read aloud. All novels read are in the public domain. Thanks for taking time out of your day to have me read to you. Now that my kids are grown and off into the world I find that I really miss those daily family reads on the couch, and I’m glad to have you with me now. I know you’re not really with me in my little shed studio when I record these, but I’m with you, wherever you are, when you hear them, and that makes me happy. I hope your day is ...
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Archiving the African and Black literary scene. The podcast is run by Nairobi, Kenya lover of books James Murua.
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Step aboard the Zephyrus with Captain Victor T. Mayfair for exclusive interviews with the creatures and characters of myth, folklore, and legend. The Mythos Anthology Interviews offer a unique journey into the untold stories of literary icons like you've never experienced before.
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The first book club in a podcast; breakdowns and book reviews with hosts Paige and Cliff.
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Samuel Jay Keyser, "Play It Again, Sam: Repetition in the Arts" (MIT Press, 2025)
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1:05:20Leonard Bernstein, in his famous Norton Lectures, extolled repetition, saying that it gave poetry its musical qualities and that music theorists' refusal to take it seriously did so at their peril. In Play It Again, Sam: Repetition in the Arts (MIT Press, 2025), Samuel Jay Keyser explores in detail the way repetition works in poetry, music, and pai…
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Nick Hennegan celebrates the Welsh Wizard on International Dylan Thomas Day. www.BohemianBritain.comBy Nick Hennegan
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Celebrated historical fiction author, Victoria Hislop, speaks to Matt Stadlen as part of Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 2024. Her latest novel, The Figurine, weaves a tale of history, art and love.Hislop discusses her first foray into the world of archeology as well as the inspiration behind the novel, the significance of cultural heritage …
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Carrie Helms Tippen, "Unpalatable: Stories of Pain and Pleasure in Southern Cookbooks" (UP of Mississippi, 2025)
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1:17:09The cookbook genre is highly conventional with an orientation toward celebration and success. From glossy photographs to heartwarming stories and adjective-rich ingredient lists, the cookbook tradition primes readers for pleasure. Yet the overarching narrative of the region is often one of pain, loss, privation, exploitation, poverty, and suffering…
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Episode 277: “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor
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1:35:22On today’s episode of The Literary Life podcast, Angelina and Thomas continue their series on Flannery O’Connor with a discussion of her short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find.” After sharing their commonplace quotes, Angelina explains why she chose this particular story to go over on the podcast. She and Thomas then go over the characters in the …
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Sound & Seconds: A Roundtable on Timestamping for Literary Archives
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57:01How does timestamping shape the preservation and curation of literary sound? This roundtable episode brings together four SpokenWeb researchers––Jason Camlot, Tanya Clement, and Mike O’Driscoll in conversation with moderator Michael MacKenzie––to explore this deceptively simple yet profoundly complex question. What emerges is a layered, multidiscip…
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This Wednesday May 21st author Christopher Barns will be at Maria’s Bookshop to talk about his book Mesa Verde’s Secret Garden: A History of Managing the Backcountry and Wilderness of a National Park.
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28:22In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with author and filmmaker Christopher Barns who has just released a book this month called Mesa Verde’s Secret Garden: A History of Managing the Backcountry and Wilderness of a National Park. Mesa Verde was established in 1906 and is the only park designated to protect archeological sites. In 1976 Con…
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Howl's Moving Castle: Green Slime and Getting Old
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30:31What does green slime and a castle on legs have to do with the anti-aging industry? Listen to this episode to find out! Join us as we journey with Sophie, a girl under a curse that makes her old. We discuss society's seeming allergy to aging women as well as the advantages that come with getting older. We also talk a bit about the movie version by …
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Tyler Neill discusses the new platform Pāṇḍitya, an online graph visualization tool illustrating connections between works and authors in the Pandit Prosopographical Database of Indic Texts. It also facilitates exploration of the Sanskrit E-Text Inventory (SETI) as an overlay on the Pandit network. Tyler's blog "Sanskrit and Tech with Tyler" is her…
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The Breaking Point, by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Part VII.
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1:09:45Mary Roberts Rinehart -- "America's Agatha Christie," as she used to be called -- set this story in a New York suburban town, shortly after the end of the first world war. Dick Livingstone is a young, successful doctor, who in the course of events becomes engaged to Elizabeth Wheeler. But there is a mystery about his past, and he thinks himself hon…
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The Breaking Point, by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Part VI.
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1:47:17Mary Roberts Rinehart -- "America's Agatha Christie," as she used to be called -- set this story in a New York suburban town, shortly after the end of the first world war. Dick Livingstone is a young, successful doctor, who in the course of events becomes engaged to Elizabeth Wheeler. But there is a mystery about his past, and he thinks himself hon…
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The Breaking Point, by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Part V.
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1:43:30Mary Roberts Rinehart -- "America's Agatha Christie," as she used to be called -- set this story in a New York suburban town, shortly after the end of the first world war. Dick Livingstone is a young, successful doctor, who in the course of events becomes engaged to Elizabeth Wheeler. But there is a mystery about his past, and he thinks himself hon…
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The Breaking Point, by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Part IV.
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1:44:05Mary Roberts Rinehart -- "America's Agatha Christie," as she used to be called -- set this story in a New York suburban town, shortly after the end of the first world war. Dick Livingstone is a young, successful doctor, who in the course of events becomes engaged to Elizabeth Wheeler. But there is a mystery about his past, and he thinks himself hon…
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The Breaking Point, by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Part III.
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1:39:02Mary Roberts Rinehart -- "America's Agatha Christie," as she used to be called -- set this story in a New York suburban town, shortly after the end of the first world war. Dick Livingstone is a young, successful doctor, who in the course of events becomes engaged to Elizabeth Wheeler. But there is a mystery about his past, and he thinks himself hon…
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The Breaking Point, by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Part II.
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1:42:33Mary Roberts Rinehart -- "America's Agatha Christie," as she used to be called -- set this story in a New York suburban town, shortly after the end of the first world war. Dick Livingstone is a young, successful doctor, who in the course of events becomes engaged to Elizabeth Wheeler. But there is a mystery about his past, and he thinks himself hon…
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The Breaking Point, by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Part I.
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1:41:27Mary Roberts Rinehart -- "America's Agatha Christie," as she used to be called -- set this story in a New York suburban town, shortly after the end of the first world war. Dick Livingstone is a young, successful doctor, who in the course of events becomes engaged to Elizabeth Wheeler. But there is a mystery about his past, and he thinks himself hon…
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Contemporary fiction writer and award winning book marketer, Eleanor Pilcher joins us this week to chat about the release of her debut novel, her decade of experience in publishing and tips for authors who are looking to get a little bit more exposure for their books. Support the show on Patreon! 💖 And get extended episodes, ad-free and a week ahea…
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Every once in a while, a writer arrives in a historic moment who can explain it, even while it is still actually occurring. M. Gessen is one of these writers. They are a part of the lineage of other incredible writers of their moments, like George Orwell, and Hannah Arendt. Gessen is the author of eleven books and has been a staff writer at the New…
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James and Melissa discuss Danzy Senna’s Colored Television through themes of categorization, integrity, and a brief detour into American Girl Doll lore. Join us next month for Great Big Beautiful Life, our annual return to Emily Henry.By Literary Connections
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Noel Rubinton, "Looking for a Story: A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee" (Princeton UP, 2025)
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46:51John McPhee has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1965 and has written more than thirty acclaimed books that began on the magazine's pages. But few readers know or fully appreciate the true breadth of his writing. Looking for a Story: A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee (Princeton University Press, 2025) leads readers through…
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Steve McCauley on Barbara Pym: The Comic Novel Explored and Adored (JP)
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30:31Back in 2019, John spoke with the celebrated comic novelist Stephen McCauley. Nobody knows more about the comic novel than Steve--his latest is You Only Call When You're in Trouble, but John still holds a candle for his 1987 debut, Object of My Affection, made into a charming Jennifer Aniston Paul Rudd movie. And there is no comic novelist Steve lo…
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Ep. 011 - "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain
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14:13Welcome to episode 11 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us n…
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Golfer - at - Large by Charles Price
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1:26:44Stephen and Jim discuss the wonderful and often overlooked American writer, Charles Price. For a special Down the Rabbit Hole segment, they are joined by Jake Hartsell.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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James B. Haile III, "The Dark Delight of Being Strange: Black Stories of Freedom" (Columbia UP, 2024)
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1:18:30An ambitious genre-crossing exploration of Black speculative imagination, The Dark Delight of Being Strange: Black Stories of Freedom (Columbia University Press 2024) combines fiction, historical accounts, and philosophical prose to unveil the extraordinary and the surreal in everyday Black life. In a series of stories and essays, James B. Haile, I…
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Chapter 19, Part 1 - Gene Wolfe's In Green's Jungles
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1:08:45Intro - Metz and Phil discuss the virtues of soup and salad. Content (9:32) - Discussion of Part 1 of Chapter 19 of In Green's Jungles, by Gene Wolfe. This Month's Read-Along - Suldrun's Garden, by Jack Vance. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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Mrs. Dalloway turns 100 this week and it has Drew thinking about old books—and, more specifically, discovering old books. After a lightly eerie reverie, he chats with Nathan Connolly of Dead Ink Books about the pleasures of running a small press and creating a real-life, real-time literary hoax with the Eden Book Society. (If you aren't backing the…
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Mythos Anthology - Doctor Victor Frankenstein
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1:02:28Join Captain Victor T. Mayfair as we sit with Dr. Victor Frankenstein himself—scientist, creator, and condemned soul. In this haunting and introspective conversation, we unravel the truth behind Frankenstein—not the Hollywood myth, but the raw, tragic tale of ambition, abandonment, and consequence. We explore the mind of the man who defied nature, …
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Art Hounds: Duluth retrospective, musical improv and open mic storytelling
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3:54From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the original submission. Celebrating the work of Duluth artist Oddio Nib Jeff Schmidt, owner of Lizzards Art Gallery & Framing in Duluth, recommends visiting a …
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Daniel Behar, "Syrian Poets and Vernacular Modernity" (Edinburgh UP, 2025)
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29:32Syrian Poets and Vernacular Modernity (Edinburgh UP, 2025) examines a poetic movement that rose from under official state discourse in 1970s Syria Closely examines a wealth of unknown primary poetic texts from Syria that make up a new poetics which challenges received ideas about modern Arabic poetry Rereads along transnational lines the works of f…
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The Brand of Silence, by Johnston McCulley. Part IV.
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1:17:23Harrington Strong was a pseudonym used by author Johnston McCulley, creator of the character Zorro and many others. The Brand of Silence - A Detective Story finds Sidney Prale returning to New York after ten years during which he sought his fortune. But he finds New York a very changed place, and even more distressing, he finds that his old friends…
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The Brand of Silence, by Johnston McCulley. Part III.
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1:53:45Harrington Strong was a pseudonym used by author Johnston McCulley, creator of the character Zorro and many others. The Brand of Silence - A Detective Story finds Sidney Prale returning to New York after ten years during which he sought his fortune. But he finds New York a very changed place, and even more distressing, he finds that his old friends…
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The Brand of Silence, by Johnston McCulley. Part II.
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1:46:37Harrington Strong was a pseudonym used by author Johnston McCulley, creator of the character Zorro and many others. The Brand of Silence - A Detective Story finds Sidney Prale returning to New York after ten years during which he sought his fortune. But he finds New York a very changed place, and even more distressing, he finds that his old friends…
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The Brand of Silence, by Johnston McCulley. Part I.
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1:55:25Harrington Strong was a pseudonym used by author Johnston McCulley, creator of the character Zorro and many others. The Brand of Silence - A Detective Story finds Sidney Prale returning to New York after ten years during which he sought his fortune. But he finds New York a very changed place, and even more distressing, he finds that his old friends…
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History of Julius Caesar, by Jacob Abbott. Part III.
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1:30:12The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome’s Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Great Literature
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