Stories That Change Us

Dark, seductive, and terrifyingly atmospheric—Bram Stoker’s Dracula is more than a gothic horror novel; it’s a masterpiece of mood and structure. His lush imagery, slow-burning suspense, and explorat…

Epic, vengeful, and intoxicatingly rich—Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo is a masterclass in storytelling. With sprawling narrative scope, intricate foreshadowing, and characters as vivid …

Haunting, suspenseful, and devilishly clever—Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None remains one of the most chilling mysteries ever written. With masterful use of red herrings, precise pacing, an…

Few YA novels manage to weave modern issues so flawlessly into a story that equally engages children and adults, but The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins stands out for that very reason. Collins maste…

Provocative, gory, and oddly breathtaking are just a few ways to describe Mario Puzo's critically acclaimed crime novel, The Godfather. Intimate in his portrayal of family love, horrifying in the gra…

As inconspicuous as novel can be, when one thinks of classic literature that unequivocally nails the power of sympathetic villains, landscape as emotional foreshadowing, and reflective monologues tha…

26 rejections, a frequent spot on the banned books list, and shining the light on the dangers of blind conformity are just a few of the surprises awaiting readers of Madeline L'Engle's, A Wrinkle In …

Dark, thrilling, and prescriptively moral are not words often used to describe the work of Louisa May Alcott, but the 19th century novelist was hiding more up her sleeve than simply a pen and a copy …

Part religious satire, part social commentary, and wholly fictional genius, The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis is a deeply stirring epistolary that has prompted much conversation about the state of …

Charles Dicken's, A Christmas Carol, has resonated across the ages as a holiday favorite! Today, let's breakdown the iconic moments, characters, and themes to reveal where Dicken's excelled at the cr…

Eccentric yet unforgettable characters, hilarious banter that just won't quit, and true love (or twu wuv!) are just a few of the things that make William Goldman's, The Princess Bride, a delightful f…

Riveting, controversial, and flawlessly epic, Marget Mitchel's, Gone With The Wind, has stirred the flames of adoration and outrage since its publication in 1936. Join the discussion as we unlock the…

Join us as we travel to the broody Scottish Highlands and uncover the secrets of character building and historical accuracy of the first installment of the wildly popular series, Outlander by Diana G…

Welcome to Stories That Change Us! What better way to launch our podcast than to discuss a story that has been adapted over a dozen times for the big screen and continues to enthrall readers--Pride &…