A Place on Earth
Ever thought of how life's daily rhythms, the ordinary, and the mundane could be a mesmerizing tale? Well, that's quite the reality we experience in Wendell Berry's book 'A Place on Earth'. This epis…
The Brothers Karamazov
Are you prepared to plunge into the intricate world of Fyodor Dostoevsky's classic, The Brothers Karamazov? Brace yourself as we, along with our guest Rhonda, navigate the existential labyrinth that …
Slaughterhouse-Five
Ever wondered how time travel in literature could be annoying? Brace yourself as we traverse the wild ride of Kurt Vonnegut's semi-autobiographical, anti-war novel, Slaughter House 5.
It combines his…
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Review
Ready to unwrap the tangled dynamics of Edward Albee's electrifying play 'Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'? Brace yourself for a tantalizing journey into the world of George and Martha, Nick and Hone…
Father Gaetano's Puppet Catechism Review
Father Gaetano faces a difficult task: The horrors the children have witnessed and the grievous losses they have suffered have hardened their hearts to any talk of God's mercy. He must find some way …
Leave the World Behind Review: Celebrity Endorsed
What if the world as we knew it was ending, and all we could do was carry on with our daily tasks and routines? Welcome to our lively discussion on Ruman Alam's 'Leave The World Behind', a thrilling …
The Scarlet Letter: Hawthorne's Classic in Today's Digital Age
This description makes us sound really smart!! Join us (Matt and Ellen) as we wonder if societal pressures and public shaming, as portrayed in Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic, 'The Scarlet Letter', st…
Klara and the Sun Review. Is this the future of human relationships?
Befriending an AI may have once been a futuristic tale, as told in Clara and the Sun...but today that's not off the table!
Don't miss this exploration of a story that cleverly uses an AI character to …
Travels with Charley: Exploring America's Heartland with John Steinbeck and Gary Sinise
Join me and Ellen as I share my experience of not only listening to the audiobook, but also my unique connection to Gary Sinise, the narrator.
Our journey takes us through the heart of America, as we…
Navigating Life's Meaning with Herman Hesse's Siddhartha and a Side of Pizza
Ever tried reading a book while eating pizza with floppy hands? Join us on this wild ride as we navigate the world of literature, specifically Herman Hesse's masterpiece, Siddhartha. Listen to the fa…
The Cold Millions
Matt and Katie review The Cold Millions by Jess Walter.
Demon Copperhead
Matt and Rhonda review Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.