What a Circus

13 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings

"What a Circus" is a monthly podcast that invites you to join in on our high school book club. Listen to teens as they read and discuss literature and the connections to their own lives. We read one book each month and come together to talk about what it all means.

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Episodes

What a Circus - The Sensation of the Century

March 13, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this episode, we discuss Julie Berry's novel Lovely War.

What a Circus - It's Showtime

March 13, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

In this episode, we discuss Yamile Saied Mendez's novel Furia.

What a Circus - The Greatest Show on Earth

February 20, 2024 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

In this episode, we discuss Madeline Miller's novel Circe.

What a Circus - Spine Chilling Attractions

February 14, 2024 22:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

In this episode, we discuss Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé's novel Ace of Spades.

What a Circus - Built to Amaze

November 05, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

In this episode, we discuss Madeline Miller's novel The Song of Achilles, winner of the Orange Prize for fiction.

What a Circus - The Balancing Act

October 21, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this episode, we discuss e. lockhart's novel We Were Liars.

What a Circus - The Painted Lady

February 07, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

In this episode, we discuss Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece Jane Eyre.

What a Circus - The Attraction of the Virtuoso

January 10, 2020 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

In this episode, we discuss the novel I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez.

What a Circus - Clowning Around

November 15, 2019 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

In this episode, we discuss the novel Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich, Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

What a Circus Extra - A conversation with Natalie C. Anderson, author of Let's Go Swimming on Doomsday.

October 27, 2019 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

In August, our Book Club read Let's Go Swimming on Doomsday, by Natalie C. Anderson. The author graciously offered to conference call with us so we could ask her questions about the book. If you loved the book like we did, you will enjoy this discussion.