Latest Literary Podcast Episodes

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Jacob Have I Loved

These Books Made Me - April 25, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Ever felt overshadowed by a sibling or struggled to find your own identity? Katherine Paterson's "Jacob Have I Loved" brings these raw emotions to the surface, and we're peeling back the layers. Join us as we navigate Sarah Louise's turbulent journey, from her envy-ridden youth on the Chesapeake...

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Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse - April 25, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratings
If you’ve always wanted to hear about a romance that takes place within a traveling circus and features a telepathic tiger, hang onto your trapeze bar: Emma from the Substack Restorative Romance and the Reformed Rakes podcast is here to talk about Susan Elizabeth Phillips' “Kiss an Angel,” a con...

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Get Lit Episode 265: John Muir

Get Lit Podcast - April 24, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
This Earth Day, join us as we cover the legacy and life of environmental writer, activist, and general walking guy, John Muir! Muir advocated for the preservation of natural lands across the United States and traveled the country reporting, story telling, and learning more about the impact human...

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6.16 Anand Neelakantan: Should You Be Evil To Succeed In Modern Times?

Books and Beyond with Bound - April 23, 2024 13:30 - 48 minutes
It might be time to ditch the traditional path to success and follow the path of “evil”!  In this episode, Michelle and Tara speak with Anand Neelakanthan, author of the ‘The Asura Way’, a book that redefines the asura lifestyle and explores why “negative” traits like anger, pride, competition,...

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'Heart Of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad

Novel Conversations - April 23, 2024 09:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratings
In Conrad's landmark novel from 1899, English sailor Charles Marlow describes his voyage into the interior of the African jungle aboard a Belgian shipping vessel. The work levees a striking criticism of the imperial mindset of its era, reflected in its inclusion as one of the greatest texts of We...

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Taurus Four by Rena Vale *Patron's Choice* - Episode 190

Terrible Book Club - April 23, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 46 ratings
Our Patron BeastwiththeLeast requested that we read Rena Vale's Taurus Four from 1970. How could such a dusty, seemingly insignificant sci-fi paperback have roused so much ire? Get your spacesuits on for a journey through misogyny, weed fear-mongering, and communist hysteria on planets near and ...

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In The Cosmos Pt. 2

WORDTheatre® Weekly: The Best Short Stories Performed Live in LA, NY & UK - April 20, 2024 18:59 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Each week, WORDTheatre shares a brilliant short story performed live in LA, NY or London by a great actor. Like what you hear? Visit WORDTheatre.org/Membership/ to enjoy live events and recordings by becoming a Patron or Enthusiast Member! WORDTheatre® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in th...

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Episode 195 - Also I don't suffer

PoemTalk at the Writers House - April 18, 2024 15:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
The group gathers at the Writers House's Wexler Studio to discuss "The Austrian Maiden" and "Joe Brainard's Painting Bingo" by Richard Padgett.

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Cherry Blossoms Haiku by Patricia Carragon

Poets Wear Prada's Podcast - April 18, 2024 01:00 - 24 seconds ★★★★★ - 1 rating
It’s April 17th! Happy International Haiku Poetry Day from Brooklyn poet and novelist  Patricia Carragon. Enjoy her Haiku celebrating Cherry Blossom Season in New York.

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Ep. 166: Andrew Boryga (Author of Victim) + Book Recommendations

Sarah's Bookshelves Live - April 17, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratings
In episode 166, author Andrew Boryga joins me to discuss his debut novel, Victim, a funny and gripping satire about success and identity. Through the adventures of Javier, Victim explores what “diversity” means, why society loves a victim narrative, and the pitfalls of chasing fame online. Boryg...

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Get Lit Episode 264: The Literary Ladies of London (LIVE!)

Get Lit Podcast - April 17, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Recording from The Pile Bookstore in Berwyn, IL, we're delighted to bring you some fabulous adventures across time and London! Featuring the experiences of six different female authors, we examine this literary pilgrimage through the lens of these extraordinary ladies. Jon brings us some tea tim...

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6.15 Ankur Warikoo: His Take On Marketing, Money, And Writing Books

Books and Beyond with Bound - April 16, 2024 14:30 - 55 minutes
What does one of India's top entrepreneurs have to say about writing, making money, and marketing books? In this episode, Tara and Michelle speak with Ankur Warikoo, bestselling author of 'Make Epic Money', a book that teaches you everything you wish you knew about money! Ankur talks about how ...

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Bad Beauty: Marie Claire Blais' Mad Shadows

Getting Lit with Linda - The Canadian Literature Podcast - April 15, 2024 18:00 - 25 minutes
What does the work of painter Renoir and his paintings of full-bodied women (2.15; 12.34), and tanning beds (2:30) have to do with the Quebecois author Marie Claire Blais (3:15) and La Belle Bette/Mad Shadows (3:20)? Have a listen to today’s episode to find out … In this episode, Linda looks at...

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Shades of Black with Carlos Anthony

All Write in Sin City - April 14, 2024 15:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Carlos Anthony is a screenwriter, producer, and novelist who addresses the historically silenced experiences of Black men. With a background in Advertising and Marketing, he learned effective communication and storytelling. Through diverse work experiences, he empathized with individuals from va...

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47: The Music of Erich Zann

Podsothoth: A Lovecraft Book Club - April 13, 2024 21:00 - 20 minutes
In which Tod reads HP Lovecraft's The Music of Erich Zann, first published in the March, 1922 issue of The National Amateur, and first read by Tod on April 13, 2024. As this is a horror podcast, please know that this episode may not be for everyone. This story, in particular, features some poor...

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In The Cosmos Part l featuring an All Star Cast of Actors & Musicians

WORDTheatre® Weekly: The Best Short Stories Performed Live in LA, NY & UK - April 13, 2024 19:22 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Each week, WORDTheatre shares a brilliant short story performed live in LA, NY or London by a great actor. Like what you hear? Visit WORDTheatre.org/Membership/ to enjoy live events and recordings by becoming a Patron or Enthusiast Member! WORDTheatre® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in th...

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In The Cosmos Part 1

WORDTheatre® Weekly: The Best Short Stories Performed Live in LA, NY & UK - April 13, 2024 19:22 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Each week, WORDTheatre shares a brilliant short story performed live in LA, NY or London by a great actor. Like what you hear? Visit WORDTheatre.org/Membership/ to enjoy live events and recordings by becoming a Patron or Enthusiast Member! WORDTheatre® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in th...

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Story Companion: America's Hidden Treasure

Jones and Woolf - April 12, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Anthony and Joel break down their process for creating "America's Hidden Treasure," talk about the story's themes, and give listeners a glimpse into what it's like to create musical soundtracks.

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Evolution of Romance Novel Cover Design

Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse - April 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratings
Guest: Sarah Rutherford, a romance reader and Associate Professor of Design at Cleveland State University @sarahatschool on Instagram Highlights: The evolution of romance novel covers from the 1980s to the contemporary post-digital age. The significant role of design elements such as typogra...

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America's Hidden Treasure

Jones and Woolf - April 11, 2024 01:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
An unlikely encounter with a pop star fuels the rise of a new healthcare influencer who's willing to do just about anything to get people to follow her. 

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Episode 263: Sinclair Lewis

Get Lit Podcast - April 10, 2024 13:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
It's our 5th birthday and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with the legacy of Sinclair Lewis! And to have Dan Esquivel on as our guest host! Lewis was the first American author to win the Nobel Prize for literature, along with 1.5 (ish - we'll explain...) Pulitzer Prizes. He h...

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'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Harper Lee

Novel Conversations - April 10, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratings
One of the greatest all-time works of American fiction, 'To Kill A Mockingbird' is a timeless account of the American South as seen through the eyes of a young girl named Scout. The novel's warm and approachable dissection of gender, society, and race have made it an enduring staple of the Americ...

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6.14 Tarun Saint: On Handpicking The Best Detectives From All Over India

Books and Beyond with Bound - April 09, 2024 12:30 - 57 minutes
Discover some of the finest works of Indian detective fiction, all in one place! In this episode, Michelle and Aishwarya speak with Tarun Saint, curator of 'The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction', Volumes 1 and 2! The first of its kind, the anthology compiles everything from intriguing ...

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Hope Never Dies (An Obama Biden Mystery) by Andrew Shaffer *Patron's Choice* - Episode 189

Terrible Book Club - April 09, 2024 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 46 ratings
Today's episode features a book that many folks have asked us to read, but it took our brave Patron Miles to finally force us to do it. At last, we've read the famous satirical Obama/Biden crime thriller from 2018 and, honestly, it could've been a lot worse. Thanks so much for your support, Mi...

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Dan Chaon Stories: Amexicano's Raul Castillo and The Good Wife's Juliana Margulies perform "That's Him, That's The Guy!" and The Walking Dead's Xander Berkeley performs "Take This Brother, May It Serve You Well"

WORDTheatre® Weekly: The Best Short Stories Performed Live in LA, NY & UK - April 06, 2024 18:28 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Each week, WORDTheatre shares a brilliant short story performed live in LA, NY or London by a great actor. Like what you hear? Visit WORDTheatre.org/Membership/ to enjoy live events and recordings by becoming a Patron or Enthusiast Member! WORDTheatre® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in th...

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The Good Wife's Juliana Margulies & Amexicano's Raul Castillo plus The Walking Dead's Xander Berkeley perform stories by Dan Chaon

WORDTheatre® Weekly: The Best Short Stories Performed Live in LA, NY & UK - April 06, 2024 18:28 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Each week, WORDTheatre shares a brilliant short story performed live in LA, NY or London by a great actor. Like what you hear? Visit WORDTheatre.org/Membership/ to enjoy live events and recordings by becoming a Patron or Enthusiast Member! WORDTheatre® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in th...

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Bonus Episode: a Peer Health Educator discusses Forever

These Books Made Me - April 04, 2024 17:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Forever was a real headscratcher for us. We *think* Judy Blume was trying to disseminate information about teen sexual health in an easily digestible way but we wanted to check in with an expert. In this frank conversation, we untangle the complex dynamics of the book's central relationship and ...

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Ep. 165: Spring 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)

Sarah's Bookshelves Live - April 03, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 373 ratings
Welcome to the Spring 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!   In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated books releasing in April and May.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no ...

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Get Lit Episode 262: Beckett Nororris Jr. (An April Fool's Day Special)

Get Lit Podcast - April 03, 2024 01:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Since we recorded on April Fool's Day, it seems only natural to pull a bit of a prank to get in the spirit of the thing! Steph and Jack whip up an episode about an entirely fake author who just happens to have lived a very similar life to host, Jon. He catches on... eventually... We share a list...

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6.13 Manjula Padmanabhan: Meet The Woman Who's A Taxi Driver In Delhi

Books and Beyond with Bound - April 02, 2024 12:30 - 42 minutes
What's it like being a female taxi driver in a city notorious for being unsafe for women? In this episode, Michelle speaks with Manjula Padmanabhan, author of 'Taxi', whose protagonist, 'Maddy', runs a women's-only taxi service in Delhi! And when Maddy receives an attractive job offer as a pret...