And so we come to the end. Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they dig (no pun intended) into the fiery (pun intended) ending to this classic book. Where do the book's sympathies lie in the end? Why did Darl go mad? Who is trustworthy? These and many other questions get discussed. Happy listening!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And so we come to the end. Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they dig (no pun intended) into the fiery (pun intended) ending to this classic book. Where do the book's sympathies lie in the end? Why did Darl go mad? Who is trustworthy? These and many other questions get discussed. Happy listening! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

As I Lay Dying: Episode 4

Join David and Heidi as they dig in to Kenneth Branagh's movie adaptation of Death on the Nile. Is the movie in on the joke? Why is there no sand? What's up with Gal Gadot? Why do mustaches need back stories? These and many other questions get contemplated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join David and Heidi as they dig in to Kenneth Branagh's movie adaptation of Death on the Nile. Is the movie in on the joke? Why is there no sand? What's up with Gal Gadot? Why do mustaches need back stories? These and many other questions get contemplated. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bonus Episode: Death on the Nile Movie Discussion

In which David, Heidi, and Tim discuss river crossings, which characters the books seems to have the most sympathy for, and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which David, Heidi, and Tim discuss river crossings, which characters the books seems to have the most sympathy for, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

As I Lay Dying: Episode 3

Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they dig ever deeper into Faulkner's novel. Topics of conversation include mothers who are fish, mothers who are horses, buzzards, and Heidi's great delight in this book.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they dig ever deeper into Faulkner's novel. Topics of conversation include mothers who are fish, mothers who are horses, buzzards, and Heidi's great delight in this book. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

As I Lay Dying: Episode 2

Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they dig into the first quarter of William Faulkner's infamous (and mildly inscrutable) novel, As I Lay Dying. Topics of conversation include tops for reading Faulkner, the various points-of-view that tell the story, what happens at the outset, and much more. This episode is brought to you be BiblioFiles. Learn more at centerforlit.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they dig into the first quarter of William Faulkner's infamous (and mildly inscrutable) novel, As I Lay Dying. Topics of conversation include tops for reading Faulkner, the various points-of-view that tell the story, what happens at the outset, and much more. This episode is brought to you be BiblioFiles. Learn more at <a href="http://centerforlit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">centerforlit.com</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

As I Lay Dying: Episode 1

It's time to answer your questions about Death on the Nile, but first Tim has to answer a question from us. Then we discuss topics like movie casting, Christie's impact, Poirot's sense of justice, and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to answer your questions about Death on the Nile, but first Tim has to answer a question from us. Then we discuss topics like movie casting, Christie's impact, Poirot's sense of justice, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Death on the Nile: Q&A Episode

In which we discuss Poirot's decision, Christie's puzzle-making, and Tim is insufferable (and gets muted for it). And much more, of course.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we discuss Poirot's decision, Christie's puzzle-making, and Tim is insufferable (and gets muted for it). And much more, of course. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Death on the Nile: The Final Chapters

In which Tim predicts the ending of another mystery novel.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Tim predicts the ending of another mystery novel. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Death on the Nile: Chapters 10-20

It's time for a new book! It's time for the Queen of Crime. It's time for Hercule Poirot. It's time for some international intrigue. It's time for Death on the Nile! This week we talk about what makes Christie so good (and enduring), her approach to introducing characters in this book, and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for a new book! It's time for the Queen of Crime. It's time for Hercule Poirot. It's time for some international intrigue. It's time for Death on the Nile! This week we talk about what makes Christie so good (and enduring), her approach to introducing characters in this book, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Death on the Nile: Chapters 1-9

It's time for an annual tradition! On this week's episode we're talking about our favorite reads of 2021. We each used different criteria in creating the lists you will hear here, but its a great peek into our reading lives this year.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for an annual tradition! On this week's episode we're talking about our favorite reads of 2021. We each used different criteria in creating the lists you will hear here, but its a great peek into our reading lives this year. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

2021 in Books

Close Reads is a book-club podcast for the incurable reader. Hosted by David Kern and featuring Tim McIntosh and Heidi White, alongside a couple of other occasional guests, we read Great Books and talk about them. This is a show for amateurs in the best sense. We’re book lovers, book enthusiasts. This is not an experts show and it’s barely literary analysis in the way that literary analysis is commonly understood. Instead it’s a show about experiences with literary urge. Join us!Close Reads is presented by Goldberry Studios. A NOTE ABOUT OLDER EPISODES: Since most podcast apps don't go further back than 100 episodes, you'll need to click here to listen to anything further back than that.  And our first 32 episodes can be found here, on the original CiRCE Institute feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best book-club type podcast I&#39;ve come across, based on listening to the Brideshead Revisited and Code of the Woosters episodes.

Good fun + substance

If I could listen to only one podcast, this would be it. Jump in! You will not regret it.

My absolute favorite podcast!

Close Reads is a book-club podcast for the incurable reader. Hosted by David Kern and featuring Tim McIntosh and Heidi White, alongside a couple of other occasional guests, we read Great Books and talk about them. This is a show for amateurs in the best sense. We’re book lovers, book enthusiasts. This is not an experts show and it’s barely literary analysis in the way that literary analysis is commonly understood. Instead it’s a show about experiences with literary urge. Join us!Close Reads is presented by Goldberry Studios. A NOTE ABOUT OLDER EPISODES: <a href="https://feed.pippa.io/public/shows/5a8c87b47780d3580eaacd1e" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Since most podcast apps don't go further back than 100 episodes, you'll need to click here to listen to anything further back than that. </a> And our first 32 episodes <a href="https://feed.pippa.io/public/shows/5a8c994306c9cec7297078b9" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">can be found here</a>, on the original CiRCE Institute feed. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Close Reads

Join David, Angelina, and guest of honor, Adam Andrews (of the Center for Lit) for a rousing discussion about F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Topics of conversation include whether there is a hero in this book, whether the narrator (Nick Carroway) is trustworthy or as honest as he claims he is, the key themes the early chapters set forth, the book's treatment of the American dream, the importance of place in the book, and much more! Remember: subscribe, rate, review! And if you like this show please supporting it on Patreon.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join David, Angelina, and guest of honor, Adam Andrews (of the <a href="https://www.centerforlit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Center for Lit)</a> for a rousing discussion about F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Topics of conversation include whether there is a hero in this book, whether the narrator (Nick Carroway) is trustworthy or as honest as he claims he is, the key themes the early chapters set forth, the book's treatment of the American dream, the importance of place in the book, and much more! Remember: subscribe, rate, review! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/closereads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">And if you like this show please supporting it on Patreon.</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Great Gatsby: Chapters 1-3

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David begin their conversation on Flannery O'Connor's collection of stories, Everything That Rises Must Converge, beginning with the titular story.  Topics include: The 2017 Close Reads literature bracket, first experiences with O'Connor (18:10), O'Connor's "metaphysical realism" (26:40), story summary (37:11), the real racist in the story (41:50), the effect of coming home in O'Connor's work (51:40), the coin (62:45), the ambiguity of the end (70:00).  ***  Click here to join the Close Reads Facebook group.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David begin their conversation on Flannery O'Connor's collection of stories, Everything That Rises Must Converge, beginning with the titular story.  Topics include: The 2017 Close Reads literature bracket, first experiences with O'Connor (18:10), O'Connor's "metaphysical realism" (26:40), story summary (37:11), the real racist in the story (41:50), the effect of coming home in O'Connor's work (51:40), the coin (62:45), the ambiguity of the end (70:00).  ***  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1692179291092203/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to join the Close Reads Facebook group. </a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#41: Everything That Rises Must Converge

It's time for a new book! Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they dive into Homer's Odyssey, books one and two. Discussion touches on the purpose of these early books, Telemachus' journey, the relationship between the gods and humans, Penelope's wisdom, and much more. Remember: if you like this show it really goes a long way when you leave starred or written reviews wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for a new book! Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they dive into Homer's Odyssey, books one and two. Discussion touches on the purpose of these early books, Telemachus' journey, the relationship between the gods and humans, Penelope's wisdom, and much more. Remember: if you like this show it really goes a long way when you leave starred or written reviews wherever you listen to your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Odyssey: Books 1-2

Hannah Coulter

Join David, Tim, Angelina, and special guest Heidi White as they begin their discussion of Wendell Berry's 2003 novel, Hannah Coulter. Conversation touches on first impressions, the book's epitaph,  Hannah's unique voice, the poetic rhythms of Berry's writing, whether this is a sad book, and much, much more. If you enjoy this show, please support it on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join David, Tim, Angelina, and special guest Heidi White as they begin their discussion of Wendell Berry's 2003 novel, Hannah Coulter. Conversation touches on first impressions, the book's epitaph, Hannah's unique voice, the poetic rhythms of Berry's writing, whether this is a sad book, and much, much more. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/closereads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If you enjoy this show, please support it on Patreon.</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Hannah Coulter, Part 1

After a one-week hiatus due to some scheduling issues, we are back! In this episode David is joined by Matt and a new contributor to the network, Sarah-Jane Bentley, who teaches at Eton College in England. They chat about the unique structure of the book, the myriad of intertextual references (and whether they matter), the similarities between the various narrators, and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a one-week hiatus due to some scheduling issues, we are back! In this episode David is joined by Matt and a new contributor to the network, Sarah-Jane Bentley, who teaches at Eton College in England. They chat about the unique structure of the book, the myriad of intertextual references (and whether they matter), the similarities between the various narrators, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Rector of Justin: Chapters 1-5

Unfortunately we had a scheduling snafu with recording for this week, so we are sharing a bonus episode that we sent to our Patrons a few months back. It's a conversation between David, Tim, and Heidi about Hemingway's famous story, "A Clean Well-lighted Place." Conversation touched on the difficulty with Hemingway and his particular craftsmanship in this short story. Thanks for your patience! The regular show will be back soon.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unfortunately we had a scheduling snafu with recording for this week, so we are sharing a bonus episode that we sent to our Patrons a few months back. It's a conversation between David, Tim, and Heidi about Hemingway's famous story, "A Clean Well-lighted Place." Conversation touched on the difficulty with Hemingway and his particular craftsmanship in this short story. Thanks for your patience! The regular show will be back soon. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Bonus Episode: Hemingway's "A Clean Well-lighted Room"

Welcome back! It's time to start a new book and we're finally diving into John LeCarre's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. Discussions touches on the value of genre fiction, LeCarre's story, his artistry, the way he sets up his themes, and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back! It's time to start a new book and we're finally diving into John LeCarre's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. Discussions touches on the value of genre fiction, LeCarre's story, his artistry, the way he sets up his themes, and more. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold: Chapters 1-6

Join David, Heidi, and special guest, Karen Swallow Prior (author of the much-loved book, On Reading Well) for this new series of shows about Jane Austen's classic novel. In this episode they discuss Austen's use of irony and satire, her genius point-of-view techniques, the purpose of a comedy of manners, and much, much more. Remember: If you like this show please subscribe, rate, and review!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join David, Heidi, and special guest, Karen Swallow Prior (author of the much-loved book, On Reading Well) for this new series of shows about Jane Austen's classic novel. In this episode they discuss Austen's use of irony and satire, her genius point-of-view techniques, the purpose of a comedy of manners, and much, much more. Remember: If you like this show please subscribe, rate, and review! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Sense and Sensibility: Vol. 1, chapters 1-8

And we're on to another book! Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they dive into a new book, Leif Enger's novel, Peace Like a River. In this episode they chat about the first 50 pages (aka: the first four chapters). Remember: when you rate and review the show you help spread the word!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And we're on to another book! Join David, Heidi, and Tim as they dive into a new book, Leif Enger's novel, Peace Like a River. In this episode they chat about the first 50 pages (aka: the first four chapters). Remember: when you rate and review the show you help spread the word! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Peace like a River: Chapters 1-4

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David kick off their discussion of Marilynne Robinson's beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gilead (2004). Topics include whether this is a sad book, a bit on Robinson's biography, John Ames's joy in the face of suffering, and more. *** This episode is brought to you by Schole Academy from Classical Academic Press, featuring new literature courses taught by Close Reads co-star, Tim McIntosh.  It's also brought to you by our good friends at New College Franklin. Set up a campus visit now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David kick off their discussion of Marilynne Robinson's beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gilead (2004). Topics include whether this is a sad book, a bit on Robinson's biography, John Ames's joy in the face of suffering, and more. *** This episode is brought to you by <a href="http://www.scholeacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schole Academy</a> from Classical Academic Press, featuring new literature courses taught by Close Reads co-star, Tim McIntosh.  It's also brought to you by our good friends at<a href="https://www.newcollegefranklin.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> New College Franklin</a>. Set up a campus visit now! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#62: Gilead Kick-off Show

It's time for one of our favorite annual traditions . . . Join David, Heidi, Sarah-Jane, and Tim as they share some of their favorite fiction reads of 2019 (check out the Patreon page for our non-fiction choices!). And remember to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for one of our favorite annual traditions . . . Join David, Heidi, Sarah-Jane, and Tim as they share some of their favorite fiction reads of 2019 (check out the Patreon page for our non-fiction choices!). And remember to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Our Year in Fiction Reading

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David discuss C.S. Lewis's classic, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and it's victory in our Great Books Bracket this spring.  Topics include:  Why the Narnia stories have maintained their reputation for so long The differences in reading it for the first time as a child as opposed to as an adult Which Narnia book should be read first Lewis's philosophies on reading and more...  Plus, they kick the show off by discussing how to know if dislike of a book is because of the book itself or because of the reader.  This episode is brought to by our friends at Roman Roads Media, purveyors of the Old Western Culture series, featuring Wes Callihan.  ***  Click here to join the Close Reads Facebook group.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David discuss C.S. Lewis's classic, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and it's victory in our Great Books Bracket this spring.  Topics include: <ul> <li>Why the Narnia stories have maintained their reputation for so long</li> <li>The differences in reading it for the first time as a child as opposed to as an adult</li> <li>Which Narnia book should be read first</li> <li>Lewis's philosophies on reading</li> <li>and more...</li> </ul> Plus, they kick the show off by discussing how to know if dislike of a book is because of the book itself or because of the reader.  This episode is brought to by our friends at <a href="https://romanroadsmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roman Roads Media,</a> purveyors of the<a href="https://romanroadsmedia.com/old-western-culture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Old Western Culture series</a>, featuring Wes Callihan.  ***  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1692179291092203/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to join the Close Reads Facebook group. </a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#52: Narnia Nostalgia

On this episode of Close Reads Angelina, Tim, and David kick off their discussion of Agatha's Christie classic mystery story, Murder on the Orient Express. This week they chat about part one. Topics include the way Christie plays with the form of the mystery story, Hercule Poirot's character, the nature of justice in the story, and MUCH more.    Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast. Learn more at patreon.com/closereads.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Close Reads Angelina, Tim, and David kick off their discussion of Agatha's Christie classic mystery story, Murder on the Orient Express. This week they chat about part one. Topics include the way Christie plays with the form of the mystery story, Hercule Poirot's character, the nature of justice in the story, and MUCH more.  Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast. Learn more at <a href="http://patreon.com/closereads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/closereads</a>.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#71: Murder on the Orient Express (part 1)

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David kick off their discussion of Evelyn Waugh's classic novel, Brideshead Revisited, focusing on the prologue and chapters one and two.   Topics include:  First experiences with Waugh Waugh's nostalgia The prologue The book's various juxtapositions The sacred and the profane The book's spiritual hauntings 3 key decaying institutions and more...  This episode is brought to by our friends at Roman Roads Media, purveyors of the Old Western Culture series, featuring Wes Callihan.  It's also brought to you by Schole Academy from Classical Academic Press, featuring new literature courses taught by Close Reads co-star, Tim McIntosh.  ***  Click here to join the Close Reads Facebook group.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Close Reads, Angelina, Tim, and David kick off their discussion of Evelyn Waugh's classic novel, Brideshead Revisited, focusing on the prologue and chapters one and two.   Topics include: <ul> <li>First experiences with Waugh</li> <li>Waugh's nostalgia</li> <li>The prologue</li> <li>The book's various juxtapositions</li> <li>The sacred and the profane</li> <li>The book's spiritual hauntings</li> <li>3 key decaying institutions</li> <li>and more...</li> </ul> This episode is brought to by our friends at <a href="https://romanroadsmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roman Roads Media,</a> purveyors of the<a href="https://romanroadsmedia.com/old-western-culture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Old Western Culture series</a>, featuring Wes Callihan.  It's also brought to you by <a href="http://www.scholeacademy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schole Academy</a> from Classical Academic Press, featuring new literature courses taught by Close Reads co-star, Tim McIntosh.  ***  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1692179291092203/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to join the Close Reads Facebook group. </a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#53: Brideshead Revisited Chapters 1-2

It's time to make friends with Anne with an E. In this episode, Heidi explains why this book changed her life (she's read it soooo many times),   David explains why Matthew and Anne's relationship is meaningful, and Tim dives into a story that's new to him. Remember to spread the word by rating and reviewing wherever you listen to podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to make friends with Anne with an E. In this episode, Heidi explains why this book changed her life (she's read it soooo many times), David explains why Matthew and Anne's relationship is meaningful, and Tim dives into a story that's new to him. Remember to spread the word by rating and reviewing wherever you listen to podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Anne of Green Gables: Chapters 1-6

And we're back to kick off a new series, with Ralph Moody's Little Britches! Joining David and Heidi is Adam Andrews, from the Center for Lit. Conversation touches on the comparison between Little Britches and Little House on the Prairie, what Homer and Plato have to do with this story, Western stories in American lit, Moody's portrayal of his parents, and much more. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And we're back to kick off a new series, with Ralph Moody's Little Britches! Joining David and Heidi is Adam Andrews, from the Center for Lit. Conversation touches on the comparison between Little Britches and Little House on the Prairie, what Homer and Plato have to do with this story, Western stories in American lit, Moody's portrayal of his parents, and much more. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Little Britches: Chapters 1-6

Join Angelina, Tim, and David as they kick off their conversation about E.M. Forster's novel Howards End. Topics of conversation include Angelina's secret sports-life, which Schlegel sister Tim and Angelina see most in themselves, 19th-century European politics, the Bloomsbury group that Forster was a part of, his interesting use of pace and voice, and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Angelina, Tim, and David as they kick off their conversation about E.M. Forster's novel Howards End. Topics of conversation include Angelina's secret sports-life, which Schlegel sister Tim and Angelina see most in themselves, 19th-century European politics, the Bloomsbury group that Forster was a part of, his interesting use of pace and voice, and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Howards End, Chapters 1-5

It's Wallace Stegner time! Join David, Heidi, Angelina, and Stegner aficionado, Graeme Pitman, as they kick off a conversation about Stegner's modern classic, Crossing to Safety. Topics include Stegner's poetic prose and unique metaphors, the way the story introduces and explores characters, Stegner's literary impact, and much more. Click here to sign up for the Close Reads email newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Wallace Stegner time! Join David, Heidi, Angelina, and Stegner aficionado, Graeme Pitman, as they kick off a conversation about Stegner's modern classic, Crossing to Safety. Topics include Stegner's poetic prose and unique metaphors, the way the story introduces and explores characters, Stegner's literary impact, and much more. <a href="https://circeinstitute.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8b0600c50a6edcfcf9aea65d5&amp;id=d72c3d72b1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to sign up for the Close Reads email newsletter.</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Crossing to Safety, Chapters 1-4

And we're off. It's time for Norman Maclean's A River Runs through It. On this episode, David, Heidi, and Tim discuss roughly the first half of the story. They chat about the central metaphors in the book, Maclean's craftsmanship as a prose writer, the subtly of the characterizations, the relationship between the brothers, and much more. Remember, if you like this show, your ratings and reviews (wherever you get podcasts), go a long way in helping the show longterm.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And we're off. It's time for Norman Maclean's A River Runs through It. On this episode, David, Heidi, and Tim discuss roughly the first half of the story. They chat about the central metaphors in the book, Maclean's craftsmanship as a prose writer, the subtly of the characterizations, the relationship between the brothers, and much more. Remember, if you like this show, your ratings and reviews (wherever you get podcasts), go a long way in helping the show longterm. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

A River Runs through It (episode 1)

Join Angelina, Tim, and David as they kickoff conversation on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Topics include different approaches to Shakespeare, Renaissance metaphors that are key in the play, and much, much more (this episode is long!).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Angelina, Tim, and David as they kickoff conversation on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Topics include different approaches to Shakespeare, Renaissance metaphors that are key in the play, and much, much more (this episode is long!).  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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