A Novel Podcast
Our group discusses books and novels from all different genres. Focusing on one book per episode, we discuss its place in the world of literature from story to characters, symbolism and themes. We include titles from the very newest best sellers, timeless classics and some you've never heard of. Stretch your exposure to different styles, historical, to horror, comedy, science fiction and beyond.
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- Update frequency
- every 28 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2019
Sorry for Ghosting You - ANP 026
I realize that it's been over a year since we published an episode. I won't go into the whole story about why, but suffice to say I'm really sorry. We'd like to produce more episodes, but at this tim…
00:09:18 |
Sun 08 Dec 2019
The Myth of Multitasking, by Dave Crenshaw - ANP 025
In today's episode, we explore the stigma of self help, and the difference between self help and personal development. We tackle this subject by reading The Myth of Multitasking, by Dave Crenshaw, an…
00:26:23 |
Sat 01 Sep 2018
Two Books about Astrophysics - ANP 024
In this episode we're discussing two non fiction books in the astrophysics genre, Fabric of the Cosmos, by Brian Green, and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Written in 2004 …
01:05:55 |
Wed 01 Aug 2018
Dracula, by Bram Stoker - ANP 023
Today we’re discussing Dracula, an 1897 Gothic horror novel was the work that introduced the world to the infamous Count Dracula. Written by Irish author Bram Stoker, it tells the story of the nefari…
01:04:34 |
Sun 01 Jul 2018
Preview of Upcoming Episodes - ANP 022a
Today we regret to inform you that we won't have an episode in June, however, we'll quickly discuss our summer plans, and list out a few of our upcoming episodes. Let's Go Caps!
00:02:09 |
Fri 01 Jun 2018
Ready Player One: Movie Review - ANP 022
Today we're taking a quick look at the recent movie adaptation of Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, which was the novel we discussed in Episode 20 of A Novel podcast.
00:33:19 |
Tue 01 May 2018
Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott - ANP 021
In today's episode we’re discussing Little Women, an 1868 novel by American author Louisa May Alcott. The book tells the story of the March Family, Father and Mother Margaret and Robert, and their fo…
01:06:11 |
Sun 01 Apr 2018
Ready Player One - ANP 020
In today's episode we are discussing Ready Player One, a 2011 science fiction novel, and the debut novel of American author Ernest Cline. This novel tells the story of Wade Watts, a young man in a bl…
01:17:28 |
Thu 01 Mar 2018
The Road, and The Prestige - ANP 019
Today we are discussing two books, and their movie adaptations. The Road, by Comrac McCarthy & The Prestige, by Christopher Priest. Both books have note worthy film adaptations, and both are worth re…
00:31:33 |
Thu 01 Feb 2018
It, by Stephen King - ANP 018
Today we’re discussing It, by Stephen King. Published in 1986, this horror novel by American author Stephen King, his 18th novel written under his own name, tells of a malevolent force living under t…
00:05:27 |
Mon 01 Jan 2018
The Martian - ANP 017
Today we are discussing The Martian, a 2011 hard science fiction novel written by Andy Weir. Weirs debut novel follows the story of American astronaut Mark Watney, as he becomes stranded alone on Mar…
01:03:55 |
Fri 01 Dec 2017
1Q84 - ANP 016
Today we discuss 1Q84, a dystopian novel written by Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, first published in three volumes in Japan in 2009–10, and released in the US and UK two years later. It tells the …
01:03:29 |
Wed 01 Nov 2017
Flowers in the Attic - ANP 015
Today we’re discussing “Flowers in the Attic” by V. C. Andrews. Written in 1979, it is the first book in the Dollanganger Series, told from the point of view of Cathy Dollanganger. The book has seen …
00:53:13 |
Sun 01 Oct 2017
Packing for Mars & Spook - ANP 014
In Today's episode we discuss two books by Mary Roach; Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife (2005),and 2010’s Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. In these books Mary Roach appr…
01:05:14 |
Fri 01 Sep 2017
Devil in the White City - ANP 013
In today's episode we're discussing 'The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America' by Erik Larson. This non-fiction book tells the story of the 1893 Chicag…
01:14:17 |
Tue 01 Aug 2017
Lost in the Woods - ANP 012
Today we're discussing three different novels with a similar theme. 'The Ritual' a 2011 British novel by Adam Nevill. 'The Ruins,' a 2006 novel by American author Scott Smith, and 'The Girl Who Loved…
00:37:47 |
Sat 01 Jul 2017
Dune - ANP 011
In today's episode we’re talking about Dune, by Frank Herbert. Published in a 1965, this epic science fiction novel was originally released as two separate serials in Analog magazine. Having sold ove…
01:07:30 |
Tue 02 May 2017
Ender's Game - ANP 010
Today we discuss Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card. Published in 1985, Ender's Game is the most recognizable of the Novels from Card's futuristic Universe pitting Earth and Humans against the Formic,…
00:10:58 |
Sat 01 Apr 2017
Agatha Christie - ANP 009
In today's episode we’re discussing two novels by Agatha Christie. Born in 1890, Christie was an English crime novelist and playwright. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling novel…
00:01:41 |
Wed 01 Mar 2017
The High King - (Prydain Chronicles: Part 4) - ANP 008
In this episode, we conclude our discussion of The High King by Lloyd Alexander, and also discuss The Foundling, a series of short stories expanding the Prydain Universe. Originally published in 1968…
01:03:08 |
Thu 16 Feb 2017
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