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My Name is Asher Lev: Chapters 3-5
As we dive further into Chaim Potok’s wonderful novel, this week’s episode contemplates how dark this book really is, whether we should read it psychologically, whether Aryeh and Rivkeh are good pare…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
My Name Is Asher Lev: Chapters 1-2
Chaim Potok’s novel, My Name Is Asher Lev, is one of Tim’s favorite books, and its also one that has been nominated by listeners for a long time. So we’re thrilled to be digging into it. Here in epis…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
A Gentleman in Moscow: Q&A
In which we answer your questions about Amor Towles’ novel!
Up next: My Name Is Asher Lev, chapters 1-2.
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Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
A Gentleman in Moscow: Finis
We have come to the conclusion of Amor Towles’ novel, so this week David, Heidi, and Ian discussed the Casablanca of it all, whether the book ends in a satisfying fashion, and the count’s trajectory …
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
The Rings of Power: An exit Survey
The Rings of Power season one is over and it’s time to take stock. So join Ian and David as they discuss what worked, what didn’t, and what may be next in this controversial new take on Tolkien’s wor…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
A Gentleman in Moscow: Book 4
This week David, Heidi, and Ian discussed whether the Count has changed over the course of the story, whether he is a “whole” character, David’s wild (pretend) theory about this book, and more on Tow…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
A Gentleman in Moscow: Pages 248-317
This week David, Heidi, and Ian discussed whether this book is up to the ideas that it is asking us to contemplate, the meta elements of its presentation, the way this section knocks the count off …
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
A Gentleman in Moscow: Pages 171-247
This week David, Heidi, and Ian discussed the fascinating nature of the Count’s relationship with Anna; the book’s preoccupation with skill and craft; the way Europe hovers over the themes of the boo…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
A Gentleman in Moscow: Book 2
This week David, Heidi, and Ian discussed virtue, vice, and wine in A Gentleman in Moscow. Is that enough to prompt you to click play?
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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
A Gentleman in Moscow: To the end of Part 1
Now that we’ve come to the end of book one of Amor Towles’ very popular novel, its time to reset and consider what key questions and themes this book is asking us to contemplate. What does this book …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago