The Book Album
Literature
A podcast that underscores the relevancy of literature in the 21st Century through analysis and discussion.
Location:
United States
Description:
A podcast that underscores the relevancy of literature in the 21st Century through analysis and discussion.
Language:
English
Contact:
5209755931
Episodes
Reading Fast and Slow – Episode 257
4/15/2024
How do you speed read—and read slowly? This week, Mackenzie explores different reading modes, whether they be ultra-fast and word-count dependent or slow and deliberate. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Book Stacking – Episode 257
4/8/2024
How do you read a book every week? In this episode, Mackenzie details her self-developed method of "book stacking", that is, a process for intentionally reading multiple books at a time. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Return – Episode 256
4/1/2024
Mackenzie makes her return with a discussion of her "whys" behind podcasting and literature. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Book Systems – Episode 255
1/8/2024
Mackenzie takes a personal look at her reading habits from the past few years and sets systems for the new year. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:38:59
“The Force of Such Beauty” by Barbara Bourland – Episode 254
12/27/2023
MacKenzie reviews the third book by one of her all-time favorite living authors: "The Force of Such Beauty" by Barbara Bourland. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:35:18
“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury – Episode 253 | Horrifying Classics
12/18/2023
After Mackenzie's second F451 read, she had to review it on the show. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:44:02
“Holly” by Stephen King – Episode 252 | Horrifying Classics
12/11/2023
One of the most gruesome books we have reviewed on the show, Stephen King's "Holly" is not for the faint of heart! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:34:17
“Fake Like Me” by Barbara Bourland – Episode 197 Rerun | Horrifying Classics
11/8/2023
Today we are rehashing one of Mackenzie's favorite episodes: "Fake Like Me" by Barbara Bourland. Enjoy! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:49:41
Horrifying Classics in Review – Episode 251 | Horrifying Classics
10/30/2023
Today we review the last six years of Horrifying Classics podcast episodes. Enjoy! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:45:04
“Knight’s Gambit” by William Faulkner – Episode 250
10/3/2023
Episode six of six in our series on William Faulkner's short detective fiction. What do you know about chess and wild horses? — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:32:05
“An Error In Chemistry” by William Faulkner – Episode 249
9/25/2023
Episode five of six in our series on William Faulkner's short detective fiction. Do you know how to make a cold toddy? — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:40:25
“The Wild Sheep Chase” by Haruki Murakami – Episode 248
9/18/2023
Today we review the sequel to last week's two novels, "Hear the Wind Sing" and "Pinball, 1973" by Haruki Murakami. "The Wild Sheep Chase" is the final book in the Trilogy of the Rat. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:38:28
“Wind/Pinball” by Haruki Murakami – Episode 247
9/11/2023
We review Murakami's start to writing with his first two novellas, "Hear the Wind Sing" (1979) and "Pinball, 1973" (1980). Enjoy! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
“Tomorrow” by William Faulkner – Episode 246
9/4/2023
Today we discuss the short story "Tomorrow" by William Faulkner, as well as its film adaptation. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:27:34
Week 34 of Reading – Episode 245
8/28/2023
Mackenzie discusses her reading track record for the first two thirds of the year. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:35:42
“Hand Upon the Waters” by William Faulkner – Episode 244
8/21/2023
Our third short story from the fantastically-"de-edited" short story collection "Knight's Gambit" by William Faulkner. Fact check: This short story was originally published in 1939 in The Saturday Evening Post, not in 1949 with the collection. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:26:31
Parting the Atlantic Episode 010 – Genesis 17-18
8/14/2023
What does it mean to be obedient to God?
Duration:00:24:25
“The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Carson McCullers – Episode 243
8/9/2023
It is difficult to do justice to this perceptive and poignant read by 23-year-old Carson McCullers. Nonetheless, what a necessary addition it is to our show catalogue! — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:37:49
“The House of Mirth” by Edith Wharton – Episode 242
8/3/2023
It's time to discuss Lily Bart and her decline from upper-class society in the 19th Century. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:33:16
Speed Reading – Episode 241
7/25/2023
Mackenzie delves into a little-discussed reading strategy: speed reading. — Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/ etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit patreon.com/relevanceofliterature — Music by Leo Discenza Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net
Duration:00:31:52