Best Edward Colson Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 702 - Alice Adams, by Booth Tarkington 1:11:28

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Booth Tarkington is one of only four authors to have won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice, and he’s the only one of those four authors who nobody has ever heard of. His aggressively old-fashioned views and his stories’ general fluffiness have helped keep him from enduring fame, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a spark of something here. This epi…

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Ep. 48 Mickey7 by Edward Ashton vs. Mickey 17 (2025) 38:14

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Send us a text Delving into Edward Ashton's sci-fi novel "Mickey7" and Bong Joon-ho's film adaptation "Mickey 17," this episode presents a rare case where the movie might outshine its source material. The story follows an "expendable" human—Mickey—whose job is to die repeatedly for the colony's benefit on the ice planet Niflheim. Each death results…

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Ep 701 - Madeline (series), by Ludwig Bemelmans 1:16:08

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Everyone get into two lines, break your bread, brush your teeth, get into bed, and listen to our episode about Ludwig Bemelmans’ original series of Madeline stories. We talk about the art’s blend of sketchy and beautiful, the rise of Pepito, and the voice acting in 90s educational CD-ROM games. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to square…

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Ep. 47 The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson vs. The Haunting (1999) 49:56

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Send us a text That age-old question haunts every book lover who's watched their favorite novel get adapted to film: "Is the book really better?" For Shirley Jackson's masterpiece "The Haunting of Hill House" and its 1999 film adaptation "The Haunting," the answer is complicated by fascinating behind-the-scenes copyright issues that forced filmmake…

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Ep 700 - Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined, by Stephenie Meyer 1:35:40

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We have to go back. Back to FORKS! To celebrate 700 episodes of our show, we decided to celebrate the tenth anniversary of a companion novel celebrating the tenth anniversary of Twilight. Meet Beaufort and Edythe, who very much resemble Bella and Edward, and the rest of the genderswapped cast who inhabit this novel that is definitely not all differ…

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Ep. 46 Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright vs. Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief (2015) 27:08

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Send us a text Lawrence Wright's "Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief" pulls back the curtain on Scientology's most guarded secrets, revealing a world where science fiction becomes religious doctrine and Hollywood celebrities become powerful pawns in a global organization. The journey begins with Lafayette Ronald Hubbard—a …

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Ep 699 - Arrival (Stories of Your Life and Others), by Ted Chiang 1:31:15

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This collection of short stories runs the gamut from biblical fiction to sci-fi mockumentary to "short story that inspired a very successful film named Arrival." Recurring themes include Creation, Thought, and Perception. Pretty heavy stuff! But Chiang tackles it all with creativity and flair. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squares…

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Ep. 45 The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel by Renée Nault vs. The Handmaid's Tale (2017-2025) 48:01

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Send us a text Margaret Atwood's chilling vision of a dystopian America transformed into the theocratic Republic of Gilead has captivated readers since 1985, but how does this haunting story translate from page to screen? Diving deep into both the original novel and its acclaimed Hulu adaptation, this episode explores the fascinating creative choic…

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Ep 698 - The Ministry of Time, by Kaliane Bradley 1:12:43

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Have podcast, will (time) travel! This is the time travel book-slash-romance novel you write when you’re enamored with a hot old-timey boat guy and his doomed Arctic exploration. It’s got a whole lot going on, for better or worse! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Pri…

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Ep 697 - The Sound and the Fury, by William Faulkner 1:15:49

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This is a podcast, recorded by two nincompoops, full of the novel The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner, signifying...something? a recording in which we discuss the Modernism the italics the three sons the Mother the golf course the South and is Craig sick who knows this consciousness won't stream itself you know This episode is sponsored by S…

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Ep. 44 Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist vs. Let the Right One In (2008) 42:42

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Send us a text In a snow-covered suburb of 1981 Sweden, a bullied boy finds an unlikely ally in the mysterious girl next door who only appears after dark. This seemingly simple premise launches us into the haunting world of "Let the Right One In," a vampire tale unlike any other. John Ajvide Lindqvist's 2004 novel and its acclaimed 2008 Swedish fil…

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Ep 696 - Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games #0.5), by Suzanne Collins 1:35:49

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The Hunger Games are back, and so are we! Remember Haymitch Abernathy, the occasionally sympathetic drunk from the original Hunger Games trilogy? Well, here he is as a young man, being ground into dust by his authoritarian government and its media apparatus. Collins really wants to make sure that you Get It This Time. Our theme music was composed b…

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Ep. 43 Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams vs. Queenie (2024) 47:52

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Send us a text Candice Carty-Williams' acclaimed novel Queenie takes on new life in its 2024 television adaptation, offering viewers and readers two complementary visions of one powerful story. Following a 25-year-old Jamaican-British woman navigating the complexities of modern life in London, both versions capture the raw emotional journey of find…

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Ep 695 - Orbital, by Samantha Harvey 1:07:49

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We're up on the International Space Station this week, floating around with our coworkers/friends, looking at the earth as it speeds by multiple times a day. We're not really "doing" anything in like, a "narrative" sense. But it's a vibe, man. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Ov…

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Ep. 42 Our Towns: A 100,000 Mile Journey into the Heart of America by James Fallows and Deborah Fallows vs. Our Towns (2021) 31:14

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Send us a text The age-old question of whether books truly outshine their film adaptations takes an intriguing turn with "Our Towns," a fascinating exploration of America's overlooked communities. Unlike traditional adaptations, this HBO Max documentary serves as a complementary companion to James and Deborah Fallows' non-fiction journey across the…

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Ep 694 - Supercomputer (Choose Your Own Adventure), by Edward Packard 1:31:35

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GREETINGS LISTENER. HOW ARE YOU FEELING TODAY? IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME. CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE BOOK SUPERCOMPUTER BY EDWARD PACKARD? Sometimes people make mistak. YES THEY DO. SHALL WE PLAY A GAME(BOOK)? This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was comp…

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Ep. 41 Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin vs. Rosemary's Baby (1968) 1:16:33

2M ago1:16:33

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Send us a text What makes a horror story truly terrifying? Is it supernatural elements like Satan and witchcraft, or the painfully realistic portrayal of psychological manipulation? In this special guest-hosted episode of Books vs Movies, Orlando delivers a compelling breakdown of Rosemary's Baby that might forever change how you view this classic …

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Ep 693 - Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke 1:06:57

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Welcome to the infinite halls of Piranesi’s House. Don’t mind the flooded basement, or the cloudy attic, or the fact that staying here more than a day starts to really take a toll on your memory. Piranesi’s got it all written down, so he knows everything there is to know about the House. Or does he? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give onl…

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Ep. 40 Doctor Sleep by Stephen King vs. Doctor Sleep (2019) 55:46

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Send us a text Discover the spine-chilling world of Stephen King's "Doctor Sleep" in my latest episode, where I delve into the rich narrative of trauma, redemption, and supernatural terror. As I compare the novel to the critically acclaimed 2019 film adaptation, directed by Mike Flanagan, I unpack the complex character dynamics and haunting experie…

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Ep 692 - The Princess Bride, by William Goldman 1:13:43

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It's not every day you run across this skillful an abridgment of S. Morgenstern's classic tale of love and adventure, one that was also turned into a beloved feature film of the same name. But there's something weird going on here. Both author and abridger are editorializing a LOT, and I'm not sure I can even find the kingdom of Florin on a map. Oh…

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Ep. 39 The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead vs. The Underground Railroad (2021) 40:03

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Send us a text Join me for a riveting journey through Colson Whitehead’s poignant narrative of “The Underground Railroad.” As we peel back the layers of this complex story, listeners will discover the stark contrasts between the original novel and its breathtaking miniseries adaptation. Reflecting on the harrowing experience of Cora, a slave escapi…

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Ep 691 - The Invasion (Animorphs #1), by K.A. Applegate 1:48:15

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The time has come...to become...Animorphs! We had a blast diving into this 90s sci-fi hit for Scholastic. The kids: they become animals. The stakes: they become apocalyptic! Complete our listener survey at gum.fm/overdue. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Poli…

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Ep 690 - The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett 1:08:13

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How does one construct an identity? And what must you sacrifice to forge one all your own (and who is most impacted by your choices)? Bennett's acclaimed novel The Vanishing Half meditates on these questions and more in a story about passing, sister/motherhood, and acting. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for …

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Ep 689 - In the Midst of Winter, by Isabel Allende 1:07:18

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This book's heavier social commentary is... leavened? Heightened? By being juxtaposed with some borderline-goofy corpse-hiding heist stuff. We think it works! Not all reviewers of the book agree. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/overdue and get on your way to being your best self. Our theme music …

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Ep 688 - The Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead 1:07:51

3M ago1:07:51

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Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel The Nickel Boys tells a haunting story of two young men whose identities are forever changed by their experiences at a brutal institute for boys in 1960s Florida. It's not easy subject matter, but Whitehead's wonderfully economic prose keeps it engaging all the way to the downright surprising end. This epis…

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Ep 687 - The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair 1:06:47

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Sometimes you read a book that you heard about in high school, something that was taught as a sort of historical document that helped to explain why things are the way they are today. But sometimes it turns out that the book is actually about a whole lot of other stuff too! Including lots of (apparently) live debates about politics and food safety!…

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Ep 686 - Chicken Soup for the Soul, by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Amy Newmark 1:32:43

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Over 100 tales of trauma, inspiration, and a vague sense that Positive Thinking may not be all it's cracked up to be! This collection (and its surrounding media empire) can be heartwarming, but nothing quite as heartwarming as a sodium-rich can of condensed chicken soup with noodles. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/o…

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Ep 685 - Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 1:07:26

4M ago1:07:26

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A prime example of the "healing fiction" genre, Before The Coffee Gets Cold has uncharacteristically low stakes for a time travel novel: no future of humanity to save, no butterfly effects, no risk of destroying the present by altering the past. It's more concerned with simpler questions: if you had just a little more information about things that …

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Overdue Update - January 2025 17:27

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New year, new podcast ideas! Time for a few announcements that won't fit into a regular episode. In this special edition podcast update, we share some tweaks to our Patreon project. This includes the new Dusty Bookshelves newsletter, monthly Q&A streams, and more! Also, we'd like to thank you all for listening and for supporting the show. For more …

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Ep 684 - Thornhedge, by T. Kingfisher 58:58

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In this award-winning novella, T. Kingfisher asks, "What if you DIDN'T want to wake Sleeping Beauty?" The protagonist Toadling is most certainly not the princess in question. She is, however, an "interesting, but sad" fae creature who tells her tale with a moving mix of warmth and tragedy. Complete our listener survey at gum.fm/overdue. This episod…

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Exploring Cinematic Highs: Top 10 Films of 2024 and Their Impactful Stories 24:29

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Send us a text What if your favorite movie could turn into a slightly disappointing experience just because of a trailer that gave away too much? Join me, Lluvia, as I bring you on a cinematic journey through my top 10 films of 2024, kicking off with the suspense-filled "Speak No Evil." While James McAvoy’s performance was nothing short of captivat…

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Breaking Down Cinematic Disappointments: Top 10 Least Favorite Films of 2024 26:43

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Send us a text Join me, Lluvia, as I navigate the tangled web of movie critiques and reviews, tackling these questions and more in my latest episode of Books vs Movies. I'll share my journey through 2024's theatrical releases, uncovering the top 10 films that left me less than impressed. From the unnecessary continuation of beloved series like "Kun…

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Musicals vs. Movies: Wicked vs. Wicked (Film Adaptation) with Moshe Henderson 1:32:31

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Send us a text Join us as we welcome Moshe, a multifaceted theatrical professional, who shares his passion for musicals and their cinematic journeys. Prepare to uncover the fascinating world of theater prop management and how adaptations can breathe new life into stage productions, drawing in fresh audiences. We discuss the highs and lows of film a…

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Top 10 Books of 2024: A Journey Through Literature's Transformative Power 19:16

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Send us a text What if books and theater had the power to change lives? Join me, Lluvia, as I promise a journey through my top 10 favorite books of 2024, where stories leap off the page and into your heart. From a whimsical adventure in "Ollie's Odyssey" by William Joyce to the hauntingly beautiful love story in "Swimming in the Dark" by Tomasz Jed…

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Navigating Disappointment: Top 10 Least Favorite Books of 2024 22:10

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Send us a text Ever been let down by a book that had all the promise but none of the payoff? That's exactly what happened to me, Lluvia, as I navigated through my top 10 least favorite books of 2024. It wasn't just a list of grievances but a journey through the personal tastes that shape our reading experiences. From the whirlwind yet predictable r…

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Ep 683 - The Princess Diaries, by Meg Cabot 1:13:25

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Imagine waking up one day to find out that you're the heir to the throne of a tiny fictional European country. Now imagine that, after that, you still need to navigate the choppy waters of high school! Also you're flunking Algebra, which has somehow created an opening for your teacher to date your mom. Oh no! Complete our listener survey at gum.fm/…

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Ep 682 - A Mafia Mistress for Christmas, by Brooke Harper 1:13:35

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For this year's Happy Hornydays celebration, we go under the covers undercover with the FBI on a fast-paced mission to infiltrate the Zicari Crime Syndicate. This steamy little novella is more criminal than Christmas, but it still makes for a fun conversation about professionalism, brotherhood, and limousine intimacy. Complete our listener survey a…

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Ep 681 - Neuromancer, by William Gibson 1:11:06

5M ago1:11:06

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It's time to jack in and try to decode one of the ur-texts of cyberpunk: William Gibson's Neuromancer. It's got everything you'd expect from a cyberpunk story (hackers, cybernetic enhancements, malevolent AI constructs) while also being the one of the reasons you have those expectations in the first place! This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. …

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Ep. 38 White Bird in a Blizzard by Laura Kasischke vs. White Bird in a Blizzard (2014) 27:38

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Send us a text What happens when a beloved book makes its way to the big screen? Join me on an exploration of "White Bird in a Blizzard" by Laura Kasischke and its cinematic adaptation directed by Greg Araki, starring Shailene Woodley. This episode invites you to uncover the mysterious disappearance of Kat's mother and the ripple effects it creates…

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Ep 680 - Wicked, by Gregory Maguire 1:22:28

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Ironically this week we are succumbing to gravity, reading the book that is the source material for a musical that is the source material for a pair of major motion pictures. But if the musical or movie Wicked led you to the book Wicked, we are here to tell you: these things are not the same! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online the…

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Ep. 37 Farewell, My Queen by Chantal Thomas vs. Farewell, My Queen (2012) 20:38

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Send us a text What if the extravagant world of Marie Antoinette was seen through the eyes of her devoted reader during one of history's most chaotic periods? Join me as I dissect the fascinating narrative of "Farewell, My Queen" by Chantal Thomas alongside its cinematic counterpart featuring Lea Seydoux and Diane Kruger. Immerse yourself in the bo…

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Ep 679 - The Seagull, by Anton Chekhov 1:10:13

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What if a play didn't need a "plot" to move you? What if all it needed was a gun on a wall and a bunch of artists besot with unrequired love? That is what Chekhov's The Seagull accomplishes. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. This episode is also sponsored b…

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Stop! Homer Time: The Iliad - Episodes 09 & 10 (Books 20-24) 1:53:07

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It's the conclusion of our show-within-a-show dedicated to Emily Wilson's new translation of Homer's The Iliad. We read it a few books at a time and had a more in-depth chat about it than we do about most books. This episode covers Books 20-24. Episode 09: Everybody's "favorite" guy Achillies is finally back on the battlefield! The gods want this t…

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Ep. 36 The Color Purple by Alice Walker vs. The Color Purple (2023) 35:42

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Send us a text What happens when a timeless story like "The Color Purple" meets the grandeur of a musical adaptation? As someone who first encountered this narrative back in high school and has revisited it several times since, I couldn't resist exploring how the 2023 musical film breathes new life into Alice Walker's classic. Join me as I unpack t…

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Ep 678 - The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller 1:18:12

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Sing, goddess, of the creativity of Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles. This romance/war history deftly combines the existing canon of Greek epic and myth with a moving story about young Patroclus and his love Achilles. We read a lot of myth this year (including The Iliad) so we have a lot of feelings! This episode is sponsored by Aura…

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Ep. 35 The Breakdown by B.A. Paris vs. Blackwater Lane (2024) 33:13

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Send us a text Ever wondered how stress and lack of sleep could lead you to spend a day dissecting a thriller novel and its film adaptation? That's exactly how I, Lluvia, ended up falling down the rabbit hole of B.A. Paris's "The Breakdown" and its 2024 screen version, "Blackwater Lane." Join me as I unravel the tangled web of guilt, dementia fears…

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Ep 677 - No Longer Human, by Osamu Dazai 1:08:09

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Misanthropy, anxiety, and societal alienation? In this economy?? This week's book and author aren't the most uplifting podcast subjects we've ever covered, but our discussion ended up being an oddly cathartic way to help process election results and the feelings downstream from election results. This episode is also sponsored by Squarespace. Go to …

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Ep 676 - The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame 1:03:23

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The Wind in the Willows is a classic novel for young readers. But, uh, why? Is it the animals that are basically just Edwardian gentlemen? Is it the deep longing for a nostalgic pastoral past? Is it the friend who is addicted to cars?! Surely, these are all universal childhood experiences. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therap…

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Ep. 34 The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster by Tim Crothers vs. Queen of Katwe (2016) 35:49

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Send us a text Can a young girl from the slums of Katwe, Uganda, rise to become a national chess champion against all odds? Join me, Lluvia, as I unravel the inspiring life story of Phiona Mutesi, captured in both the book "The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess and One Extraordinary Girl's Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster" by Tim Crothers and i…

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Ep 675 - The Kid Who Ran For President, by Dan Gutman 1:46:17

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It's election season here in the US (please go vote if you're reading this on November 4th or 5th)! And to uh "celebrate" we have chosen to put together a one-hour-and-forty-five-minute episode on Dan Gutman's 1996 book The Kid Who Ran For President, a book that is pretty wild and only made wilder by Scholastic's characteristic late-00s-early-10s s…

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