Novel Conversations

"East of Eden" tells the tale of the Trask and Hamilton families, who live in the scenic Salinas Valley at the end of Wo... Read more

In "Pride and Prejudice," we follow the lives of the Bennet family in 19th century England, and with 5 unwed daughters, ... Read more

The Grapes of Wrath centers around a poor family of tenant farmers driven from their Oklahoma home by drought, economic ... Read more

This early 19th century novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a hideous creature i... Read more

"The Sun Also Rises" follows a group of American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fe... Read more

"Of Mice and Men," tells the story of two migrant farm hands during the Great Depression, one of whom struggles to overc... Read more

Plot: Candide, a simple man, is thrust into a world of chaos as he experiences the horrors of war, poverty, the maliciou... Read more

"Little Women" chronicles the transition of four sisters from children into women. Listen as Frank Lavallo hosts readers... Read more

"Animal Farm" tells the tale of oppressed farm animals who revolt against their human dictators and grapple with the pow... Read more

A summary and exploration of Aldous Huxley's 1932 dystopian novel about the role of human nature in a technological soci... Read more

"A Farewell to Arms" follows the life and war experiences of Frederic Henry, an American Lieutenant serving in the Itali... Read more

Through "Persuasion," Austen explores the plight of impoverished gentility in Regency England, creating a relatable stor... Read more

A Confederacy of Dunces follows the life and misadventures of Ignatius Jacques Riley, whom Walker Percy described as a "... Read more

Through Emma, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women in Regency England, creating a lively comed... Read more

"To Have and Have Not" tells the tale of the Depression-era Florida Keys. Featuring Harry Morgan, a "Have Not," who char... Read more

"For Whom The Bell Tolls" tells the story of a young American soldier and his tumultuous task of blowing up a bridge whi... Read more

"Sense and Sensibility" is the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, and their different experiences of li... Read more

Plot: In nineteenth-century France, the daughter of a country squire Emma, marries a dull country doctor, Charles Bovary... Read more

In "The House of Mirth," an aging, single woman realizes the corrupt nature of the upper classes of society. Listen as F... Read more

"The Moon is Down" tells the tale of port town that exports coal until it is overrun by an invading army. The mayor of t... Read more