Episodes
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The Beauty and Anguish of Les Misérables!
We explore how Les Miserable became both a national and revolutionary anthem.8:47 -
How Greek Mythology Inspires Us
Ancient Greek Mythology has worked its way into modern pop culture so deeply.10:09 -
Death, Personified
Death as a character reveals how we process one of life’s greatest mysteries.8:58 -
Food & Fiction: Memorable Meals in Literature
Using words to evoke the experience of eating is an excellent way to bring a text to life.8:58 -
Unreliable Narrators
Can an unreliable narrator help readers see the world through multiple lenses?7:36 -
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Can You Judge a Book By Its Cover?
Get to know the story behind some of literature’s most iconic book covers.7:43 -
Why did they make me read this in High School?
Why are some books required reading in high school while others are lost to history?5:47 -
How Fantasy Reflects Our World
Fantasy novels are more than just hundreds of pages worth of swords and magic!6:00 -
An Ode to the Romance Novel
Love it or hate it, the romance novel is the highest grossing literary genre.5:53 -
Why Sci Fi is a Mirror on Society
The origin story of science fiction is shaped throughout several centuries.6:10 -
The Evolution of YA
Lindsay Ellis explores how Young Adult Fiction carved a place in publishing .5:43 -