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April 19, 2011 – 2:08 pm
Kennedy remembers when Leo DiCaprio was a wiseass kid on Growing Pains, which is also a confession that Kennedy knows who Kirk Cameron is. This episode of the podcast about books seems to actually be about how an actor has managed to bring some interesting historical stories to the screen, and there isn’t even any mention of Titanic. Thank us later. Brought to you this week by Audible, where you can download a free audiobook if you ask nicely.
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April 3, 2011 – 11:31 pm
Here’s an American horror/sci-fi/thriller/mystery writer whose books explore the supernatural hiding under us, with an action hero element to them. Never dull, the works of F. Paul Wilson challenge ideas about how series should be structured and offer us a unique central character, plenty of humour and a glimpse of Lovecraftian terror. This episode also features the return of Agustin Chancusi, talking about Wilbur Smith’s Eye of the Tiger, and a look at a certain jungle warrior we all know and love, but maybe not as much as we think. Brought to you, as always, by Audible.
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March 14, 2011 – 8:48 pm
A tremendous amount of research went into this episode. You can thank us later. Remember, this program is brought to you by Audible and fuelled by you, the listeners — join the forums, talk about books you love, and submit your reviews, written or audio. Email us at booksyoushouldread@simplysyndicated.com.
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March 5, 2011 – 1:06 am
The Book Club members amp up the show’s IQ for this week’s look at the giants of Russian literature. Pay attention, because the final exam is worth half your eventual grade. Brought to you from Studio Leeds and presented, as always, by Audible.
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February 27, 2011 – 11:26 pm
This was recorded back in the fall, and thought lost, until we tunnelled through the wall of our cell to find it. (We covered the hole in the wall with a Will Tristram poster borrowed from the Hurdle Hut). You may not like the audio quality, but please remember that if you kvetch about it too much, we will send Randall Flagg to your house. This is a look at the works of Stephen King, from the ’70s to today, brought to you, as always, by Audible.
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February 19, 2011 – 2:13 am
Let’s take a short trip to the bookstore for a look at what’s going on in the world of literary retail. We’ll also talk about books in the public domain, e-readers, the bankruptcy of Borders and Doc Savage, the Man of Bronze. Sponsored, as we are every week, by Audible.
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February 1, 2011 – 6:03 pm
This week we look back at the darkest hours of the 2oth century: the Holocaust and its effect on children, and the legacy of hope their stories left behind. First, Agustin is back with a review of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. Then we hear from Laura, who talks about The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. As an added bonus, Ben weighs in with a look at The Finkler Question and we’ll talk about Maus, too. Brought to you, as always, by Audible.
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January 22, 2011 – 4:16 am
One of the most well-known Christian apologists of the 20th century was an Irish-born British writer named Clive Staples Lewis, better known as CS Lewis. From his Screwtape Letters to his manifesto, Mere Christianity, from Earth to Mars to Venus to Narnia to Charn, Lewis explored the way humans deal with good and evil, faith and redemption, in accessible ways that sold millions of copies and, in many cases, slipped under the postwar atheistic radar and taught people about faith processes before they even realized it. Join us as Josh explores the work of Lewis and Laura talks about one of his heirs apparent, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, as we cast a spell or two at Books You Should Read. Brought to you, as always, by Audible.
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January 12, 2011 – 7:58 pm
We’re joined by Matt to talk about the decision by an American book publisher to eliminate the N-word from Mark Twain’s classic novel, with input from the very engaging thread on this topic over there on the Simply Syndicated forums. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a bit of a sequel to Tom Sawyer, remains, to this day, an entertaining and adventurous tale, and is well worth seeking out … in its original form. We also take a tour of a social network for book lovers and attempt to finally talk to you about Stephen King. Brought to you by Audible . Remember, this show is your show; keep reading and keep reviewing. Written or recorded, your take on a favourite book is always welcome.
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December 25, 2010 – 7:32 pm
Here’s a special Christmas Day show featuring one of the best short stories ever written: O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi. O. Henry was William Sidney Porter (1862-1910), a writer whose focus on twist endings would inspire successive generations of short story specialists (ie. Jeffrey Archer) who liked to wrap things up with a “whoah” moment. But O. Henry was also a sentimentalist, and on Christmas Day, we could all use a little simple sentiment.
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