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David Kern
A Tale of Two Cities: Book 1, Chapters 1-6
Over the years, many of you have asked us to discuss a Dickens novel and it’s finally time!
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David Kern
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Heidi White
, and 
Sean Johnson
65
1:15:21
The Bridge of San Luis Rey Q&A
You had questions about The Bridge of San Luis Rey; we did our best to answer them.
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David Kern
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Sean Johnson
, and 
Heidi White
2
1:18:08
January's Live Poetry Hour (Updated with Video)
Hey friends!
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David Kern
1
Mansfield Park: To the End
And so we come to the end of Mansfield Park! Join us as we discuss Mary’s indiscretions, Henry’s vanity and pride, Edmund and Fanny’s quiet affection…
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David Kern
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Heidi White
, and 
Sean Johnson
4
1:30:16
Mansfield Park: Volume 3, Chapters 7-12
Although we were delayed by various winter sicknesses, we’re finally back to conclude our series on Mansfield Park! Thank you for your patience. But…
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David Kern
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Heidi White
, and 
Sean Johnson
9
55:51
The Bridge of San Luis Rey: To the End
It’s time to dig into the end of Thornton Wilder’s lovely novel and in this episode we’re discussing the impact (and epilogue-like nature) of the final…
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David Kern
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Sean Johnson
, and 
Heidi White
2
1:10:35
Update: Reading Schedules + New Subscriber Benefits for 2025
Hey everyone,
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David Kern
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey: Parts 1-3
Welcome to the first episode of 2025 here on Close Reads!
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David Kern
, 
Heidi White
, and 
Sean Johnson
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51:55

December 2024

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