The Book Album
284 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsA podcast that underscores the relevancy of literature in the 21st Century through analysis and discussion.
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Episodes
Reading Fast and Slow – Episode 257
April 15, 2024 16:26 - 54.4 MBHow do you speed read—and read slowly? This week, Mackenzie explores different reading modes, whether they be ultra-fast and word-count dependent or slow and deliberate. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Book Stacking – Episode 257
April 08, 2024 19:46 - 37.7 MBHow do you read a book every week? In this episode, Mackenzie details her self-developed method of "book stacking", that is, a process for intentionally reading multiple books at a time. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Return – Episode 256
April 01, 2024 13:24 - 63.5 MBMackenzie makes her return with a discussion of her "whys" behind podcasting and literature. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Book Systems- Episode 255
January 08, 2024 08:31 - 38 minutes - 81 MBMackenzie takes a personal look at her reading habits from the past few years and sets systems for the new year. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Book Systems – Episode 255
January 08, 2024 08:31 - 38 minutes - 81 MBMackenzie takes a personal look at her reading habits from the past few years and sets systems for the new year. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“The Force of Such Beauty” by Barbara Bourland – Episode 254
December 27, 2023 23:07 - 35 minutes - 40.4 MBMacKenzie reviews the third book by one of her all-time favorite living authors: "The Force of Such Beauty" by Barbara Bourland. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury – Episode 253 | Horrifying Classics
December 18, 2023 07:51 - 44 minutes - 50.4 MBAfter Mackenzie's second F451 read, she had to review it on the show. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Holly” by Stephen King – Episode 252 | Horrifying Classics
December 11, 2023 07:49 - 34 minutes - 39.2 MBOne of the most gruesome books we have reviewed on the show, Stephen King's "Holly" is not for the faint of heart! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Fake Like Me” by Barbara Bourland – Episode 197 Rerun | Horrifying Classics
November 08, 2023 08:17 - 49 minutes - 56.9 MBToday we are rehashing one of Mackenzie's favorite episodes: "Fake Like Me" by Barbara Bourland. Enjoy! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Horrifying Classics in Review – Episode 251 | Horrifying Classics
October 30, 2023 10:40 - 45 minutes - 51.6 MBToday we review the last six years of Horrifying Classics podcast episodes. Enjoy! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Knight’s Gambit” by William Faulkner – Episode 250
October 03, 2023 05:30 - 32 minutes - 36.7 MBEpisode six of six in our series on William Faulkner's short detective fiction. What do you know about chess and wild horses? — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“An Error In Chemistry” by William Faulkner – Episode 249
September 25, 2023 15:14 - 40 minutes - 46.3 MBEpisode five of six in our series on William Faulkner's short detective fiction. Do you know how to make a cold toddy? — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“The Wild Sheep Chase” by Haruki Murakami – Episode 248
September 18, 2023 20:12 - 38 minutes - 44 MBToday we review the sequel to last week's two novels, "Hear the Wind Sing" and "Pinball, 1973" by Haruki Murakami. "The Wild Sheep Chase" is the final book in the Trilogy of the Rat. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Wind/Pinball” by Haruki Murakami – Episode 247
September 11, 2023 15:17 - 77.3 MBWe review Murakami's start to writing with his first two novellas, "Hear the Wind Sing" (1979) and "Pinball, 1973" (1980). Enjoy! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Tomorrow” by William Faulkner – Episode 246
September 04, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 31.6 MBToday we discuss the short story "Tomorrow" by William Faulkner, as well as its film adaptation. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Week 34 of Reading – Episode 245
August 28, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MBMackenzie discusses her reading track record for the first two thirds of the year. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Hand Upon the Waters” by William Faulkner – Episode 244
August 21, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 30.4 MBOur third short story from the fantastically-"de-edited" short story collection "Knight's Gambit" by William Faulkner. Fact check: This short story was originally published in 1939 in The Saturday Evening Post, not in 1949 with the collection. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Parting the Atlantic Episode 010 – Genesis 17-18
August 14, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 28 MBWhat does it mean to be obedient to God?
“The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Carson McCullers – Episode 243
August 09, 2023 16:08 - 37 minutes - 43.3 MBIt is difficult to do justice to this perceptive and poignant read by 23-year-old Carson McCullers. Nonetheless, what a necessary addition it is to our show catalogue! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“The House of Mirth” by Edith Wharton – Episode 242
August 03, 2023 12:30 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBIt's time to discuss Lily Bart and her decline from upper-class society in the 19th Century. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Speed Reading – Episode 241
July 25, 2023 08:58 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBMackenzie delves into a little-discussed reading strategy: speed reading. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Parting the Atlantic Episode 009 – Jonah 1-4
July 17, 2023 17:27 - 37 minutes - 42.6 MBToday Mack and John discuss the book of Jonah. How mature is Jonah, and why does that matter? Is Jonah's story relatable? How are we called to follow God?
Fountain Pens – Episode 240
July 10, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 41.8 MBMacKenzie discusses her fountain pen hobby in a long-form conversation on the show. Enjoy! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
The Kindle: Travel and Everyday Use – Episode 239
July 03, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 36 MBMackenzie discusses her newfound daily use of the kindle in the sixth(!!) kindle episode we've published on the podcast. Note: We reposed this episode after an upload failure. Thank you for your patience! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Monk” by William Faulkner – Episode 238
June 26, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBMackenzie dives into the world of William Faulkner's detective fiction in a mini-series on "Knight's Gambit" by William Faulkner, edited by John N. Duvall. The second story in the collection, "Monk," is weighty with its themes of victimization and corruption. Let's read. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Martin Chuzzlewit” by Charles Dickens | December Dickens – Episode 237
June 19, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 35.4 MBMackenzie reviews the long-awaited "Martin Chuzzlewit" by Charles Dickens. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature etsy.com/shop/TheElaineEdit — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë – Episode 236
June 12, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 36.8 MBMy first time reading "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë. Let's discuss! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Smoke” by William Faulkner – Episode 235
June 05, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 45.5 MBMackenzie dives into the world of William Faulkner's detective fiction in a mini-series on "Knight's Gambit" by William Faulkner, edited by John N. Duvall. The first story in the collection, "Smoke," is the epitome of Faulkner's fictional world. Let's explore! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Parting the Atlantic Episode 008 – Genesis 12-16
May 29, 2023 08:43 - 29 minutes - 33.9 MBAbram and Lot—let's discuss.
“Tschick” von Wolfgang Herrndorf – Episode 234
May 22, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 23.6 MBMackenzie continues to review German-language books with a very popular title, "Tschick." — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Novelist as a Vocation” by Haruki Murakami – Episode 233
May 15, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBMackenzie discusses Murakami's latest (autobiographical!) work in relation to other books in his oeuvre. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Parting the Atlantic Episode 007 (Genesis 10-11)
May 08, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 38.7 MBIs there any deeper meaning to the Tower of Babel?
Enjoy Reading Again – Episode 232
May 01, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBMackenzie discusses where her last 6 months of terrible reading choices have led her and what she did to turn her reading around. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Parting the Atlantic Episode 006 (Genesis 8-9)
March 20, 2023 12:13 - 60.1 MBMack & John discuss the rest of Noah's ark and the rainbow as a symbol.
Week 11 of Reading – Episode 231
March 12, 2023 19:49 - 25 minutes - 29.1 MBMackenzie shares what she has read in 2023 and her strategy for the 2023 52 books/year challenge. Our apologies for the microphone issues and Mackenzie's cold. We, too, learn with each new published podcast. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Parting the Atlantic Episode 005 (Genesis 7)
March 02, 2023 20:48 - 25 minutes - 28.7 MBJohn & Mack are back: They discuss more of Noah, plus the back of the U.S. dollar bill.
“I’ll Eat When I’m Dead” by Barbara Bourland – Episode 230
February 13, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 49.1 MBA review of Bourland's thriller-satire from 2017. Mackenzie discusses character, the fashion industry, and other thriller-genre novels. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
24 Hours to Study Czech – Episode 229
February 06, 2023 10:56 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MBMackenzie shares a vlog-style podcast of how, when, and how frequently she studies Czech every day. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Parting the Atlantic 004 (Genesis 5-6)
January 28, 2023 06:54 - 34 minutes - 39.4 MBWhat does a close bond with God (á la Lamech) look like in today's world? To what extent does Numerology play a role in ages within the Bible?
“On Writing” by Stephen King – Episode 228
January 23, 2023 06:45 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MBOne of the very few (pseudo-)memoirs that we have reviewed on the channel, this read provides provocative and helpful advice to young writers. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Where to Start – Episode 227
January 17, 2023 07:24 - 31 minutes - 35.5 MBMackenzie walks listeners through how to start a reading goal in 2023. Plus: asides about "The Menu" film. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Nicholas Nickleby” by Charles Dickens – Episode 226 | December Dickens
January 03, 2023 12:31 - 45 minutes - 51.8 MBThis wonderful—and comic—novel by Charles Dickens fits right into the rest of his ouvure. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Week 51 of Reading 2022 – Episode 225
December 28, 2022 21:19 - 23 minutes - 26.8 MBMackenzie wraps up her year of reading in a quirky episode in which she describes the collection of books she read this year. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
On Reading Dickens (New Intro) – Episode 224 | December Dickens
December 25, 2022 12:04 - 22 minutes - 26.1 MBAn age-old episode on the show that we republish to kick off every December Dickens season. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Parting the Atlantic 003 (Proverbs 25)
November 22, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes - 46.9 MBHow to avoid becoming the quarrelsome wife + how Proverbs relates to Job.
Announcement: Liminal November + December Dickens Programming
November 18, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 7.26 MBWe hope you all enjoyed the #HorrifyingClassics2022 season. In this short message, we announce the #DecemberDickens2022 programming, as well as the potential programming for the rest of November.
“11.22.63” by Stephen King (2/2) with John McDermott | Horrifying Classics – Episode 223
November 16, 2022 08:25 - 34 minutes - 39.6 MBToday Mackenzie speaks with John McDermott, the person who recommended "11.22.63" for the show. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“11.22.63” by Stephen King (1/2) | Horrifying Classics – Episode 222
November 14, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MBAn impressive, immersive novel: psychological, funny, gory, historical—and an all-around best from author Stephen King. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“The Faces” by Tove Ditlevsen | Horrifying Classics – Episode 221
November 11, 2022 13:22 - 29 minutes - 33.7 MBUltimately, not a psychological thriller. However: still psychological, still a challenge. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“The Guest List” by Lucy Foley | Horrifying Classics – Episode 220
October 27, 2022 09:17 - 35 minutes - 40.7 MBAnother psychological thriller—with a killer twist. Who is on the guest list? — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net