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A Programming Update for April & May

Plus: We have a bracket winner!
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1:09:10
Monthly Mystery Novel: The Franchise Affair
Today is Heidi’s birthday, which means it’s the perfect day to discuss a mystery novel! So join us as we celebrate by digging into Jospehine Tey’s…
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David Kern
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Sean Johnson
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Heidi White
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1:12:37
Trust: Part One
The gang is all back for this new series on Hernan Diaz’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Trust! Join as we try not to spoil the rest of the book, discuss…
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David Kern
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Sean Johnson
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Heidi White
, and 
Tim McIntosh
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Close Reads Poetry Hour featuring Gerard Manley Hopkins' "Spring" and Mary Oliver's [updated with recording]
Hey friends! It’s time for another edition of the Close Reads Poetry Hour—this time with a Spring theme. In fact, both poems have the same apt title…
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David Kern
1:06:17
The Hobbit: Q&A episode
Once again, it’s time to answer your questions! So join us as we discuss Tolkien’s many choices, some differences between this book and the main…
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David Kern
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Sean Johnson
, and 
Heidi White
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1:07:47
Kristin Lavransdatter: Book 2, Part 3, chapters 1-4
Following Lavran’s death, Kristin’s life continues to take some dramatic changes. But who is most at fault for the issues in her marriage, and what…
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David Kern
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Heidi White
, and 
Sean Johnson
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1:04:14
The Hobbit: Back Again (The Final Chapters)
Bilbo’s journey is over and he’s home, which means there’s plenty to talk about. So this week we’re discussing the role of luck in Tolkien’s stories…
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David Kern
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One Line to Rule Them All: Vote Now to Crown a Champion!
And then there were two! It’s time to crown a champion of our 2024 literary bracket. We started with 64 great opening lines and now we’re down to just…
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David Kern
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One Line to Rule Them All: Vote Now in the Final Four!
Well, this seems right. In the end, the final four our 2024 literary bracket is made up of Austen, Dickens, Tolkien, and Lewis. Predictable, in a way…
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David Kern
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59:47
The Hobbit: Chapters 7-13
Bilbo, Thorin, and co. are well on their way, but are they actually good at their jobs? We discuss. Plus: Beowulf, The Hobbit and the question of…
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David Kern
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