Classics You Slept Through

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 122 - The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Chapters 1 - 4) It's always exciting to begin a new book, and this time we're diving in with the grand dame of mystery herself, Agatha Christie! This is her first book, published in 1920, and the first mystery that we've covered on the podcast. It also introduces her iconic detective, Hercule Poirot, which is going to give us pronounciation fits throughout. Here we read the first four chapters, which waste no time introducing us to the the suspects and kicking off the adventure with a murder most foul! YouTube Bluesky Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 121 - Men Without Women - Wrap-up We're bringing our time with Papa Hemingway to a close. It's been a different experience, covering a collection of short stories, and we've only just scratched the surface of the depth of these stories. We'll wrap up our thoughts, and hopefully you're inspired to keep reading and discussing. Later in the episode, we announce our next book, which we'll start by reading through chapter 4 for next time. YouTube Bluesky Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 120 - Men Without Women (Part 3) - Discussion 3 We're on a tight schedule as we try to get through a whopping six short stories and give each of them their due. They're all good! Thankfully, we still have one more episode, so we can cover anything that we missed in this one. Next episode we'll wrap up the Hemingway experience and revel our next read! YouTube Bluesky Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 119 - Men Without Women (Part 3) We've reached the end of this short story collection, and we've got six very brief stories to share with you all today! A Canary for One: A couple travels with an eccentric American woman in France. An Alpine Idyll: Skiers learn of the habits of German peasants. A Pursuit Race: A man tries to outrun his demons. To-Day is Friday: A play centered around the Crucifixion. Banal Story: Ruminations at the end of life. Now I Lay Me: A soldier deals with PTSD. We'll talk about these next episode. Join us, won't you? Another solid section of stories, and lots to talk about in our next episode! YouTube Bluesky Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 118 - Men Without Women (Part 2) - Discussion 2 Another batch of fantastic short stories today! We're tackling fascism, the mafia, homosexuality, and racism!  Wow, when you put it like that, it puts into perspective that even a hundred years ago, people were dealing with much of the same things that we do today. The human condition doesn't really change all that much, no matter how advanced and progressive we tell ourselves that we are. We're finishing the book for next episode! YouTube Bluesky Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 117 - Men Without Women (Part 2) Continuing this short story collection by Ernest Hemingway, this episode contains the next four stories in the book. Che ti dice la patria (What does the homeland tell you?): The Narrator and a friend traverse the Italian countryside. This story is broken down into three sections: 1. The eponymous opening 2. A Meal in Spezia 3. After the Rain The Undefeated: The story of Jack, a boxer. A Simple Enquiry: An Italian Officer deals with loneliness in war. Ten Indians: A boy deals with affairs of the heart. Another solid section of stories, and lots to talk about in our next episode! YouTube Bluesky Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 116 - Men Without Women (Part 1) - Discussion 1 These were some really great short stories to read through, and we try to give each of them their due this episode. If you're reading along at home, next episode will cover through the story Ten Indians. YouTube Bluesky Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 115 - Men Without Women (Part 1) Our next book is a bit different. Authored by Ernest Hemingway, it's the first collection of short stories that we've tackled on the pod. This episode will cover the first four stories in the book. The Undefeated: An aging bullfighter tries to get back in the ring. In Another Country: An American wounded in WWI recovers in an Italian hospital. Hills Like White Elephants: Two lovers contemplate their future together. The Killers: A diner worker gets caught up in an assassination attempt. We hope you enjoy these stories, as well as the upgraded AI visuals on our YouTube channel. Let us know what you think! We're also now on Bluesky, so give us a follow there! YouTube Bluesky Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 114 - Wieland Wrap-up Whew... what a long trip Wieland has been. We published the first chapters of this book back in January, which I suppose qualifies it as our "Book of the Year" for 2023? Thank you to all the listeners who've hung with us and not given up on us. It's been a year of transitions and new beginnings, and despite all the challenges, we're still here, reading and discussing classic books with you all. We'll pull together our thoughts on this one, as well as reveal our next book, which will be the 14th one that we've brought to you all. And on that, for next time, read through the story titled The Killers YouTube Mastodon Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 113 - Wieland Discussion 6 (Chap. 25 - 27) This is it! We've reached the end! The fates of Clara, her brother, and Carwin are revealed - as are some other characters whom you might have forgotten about? Next episode, we wrap up this whole book! YouTube Mastodon Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 112 - Wieland (Chapters 25 - 27) The conclusion! It's been a long and winding road to reach the end of the tale for Clara and her brother, the titular Wieland. We'll discover their final fates, and if they are able to bring Carwin to justice! Won't you listen along with these chapters, so that we can talk about them next week? YouTube Mastodon Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 111 - Wieland Discussion 5 (Chap. 15 - 20) Clara's uncle wants to get her away from America and the tragedy of her brother's murders. But first, she wants to see him one final time ... unless, of course, he still wants to kill her! Also, Carwin arrives to reveal his power and confess (sort of). We try to untangle this confusing mess the best we can this week. Next time: we're finishing the book! YouTube Mastodon Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 110 - Wieland (Chapters 21 - 24) More revelations! Clara desires to see her brother one last time before leaving America to take up residence with her uncle in Europe, but she's talked out of it. Rather, she returns to her home one final time, only to be surprise by Carwin, who relates his side of the story, revealing his mysterious power and the part that he has played in this sad tale. How will Clara take this confession? Is Carwin being honest? And what of Wieland, who has a supernatural strength and penchant for escape? Listen along with these chapters, and we'll talk about them in the next episode! YouTube Mastodon Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 109 - Wieland Discussion 3 (Chap. 15 - 20) What a stunning discovery! Clara, after being spurned by Pleyel, returns home to MURDER! Her sister-in-law: dead. Her nieces and nephews: dead. The murderer? Her brother, Theodore Wieland, who claims he was acting on orders from God himself. If you're watching on YouTube, can you name all of the books depicted in our _brand new_ opening video? Next time: read through chapter 24 YouTube Mastodon Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 108 - Wieland (Chapters 15 - 20) Broken hearted at Pleyel's desertion of her, Clara receives a shocking note from Carwin. He wishes to explain himself in secret, yet Clara is wary. Should she meet alone with the fiend who has ruined her reputation? Determined to reason with him, and discover his designs against her, Clara returns home to shocking revelations which will forever alter her life. Join us for excitement, intrigue, and MURDER! YouTube Mastodon Facebook Instagram Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 107 - Wieland Discussion 3 (Chap. 10 - 14) We've learned that Carwin has been hiding in Clara's closet, certainly contemplating violence against her, and possibly even murder. Now, though, she has to process this shocking discovery without the aid of her friends. Her love, Pleyel, thinks that she is a wanton woman who is having midnight trysts with Carwin. As if this weren't bad enough, Pleyel has discovered that Carwin is a wanted man, guilty of murder and larceny in Ireland.  Clara attempts to clear her name, but it's to no avail. Pleyel is unmoved. Episode references: Information on Stephen Hallet Limp Bizkit's Break Stuff Today's episode art is an AI generated imagining of Clara and Pleyel arguing. Next time: through chapter 20! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 106 - Wieland (Chapters 10 - 14) The accusations are flying! Plyel has made up his mind in regards to Clara's conduct, and with a broken heart, he decides to go on a journey and get far away from her. Can she reason with him and defend her honor? YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 105 - Wieland Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 9) CW: discussion of a threat of sexual violence against women Things are beginning to happen in Wieland! In this section we're introduced to a mysterious new character who seems like they're going to play a pivotal role going forward. The eloquent, yet unassuming looking Carwin captures the attention and imagination of the group, but becomes a bit of an obsession for Clara. She also begins hearing voices, but these threaten harm and unsettle our narrator. Let us know where you think this adventure is going, and for next week we'll be reading up through chapter 14! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 104 - Wieland (Chapters 6 - 9) Some semblance of a plot begins to develop! Clara does a lot of deep thinking, and even more strange voices are heard around our friends. Next episode, we'll get to breaking down some of these revelations. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 103 - Wieland Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 5) Okay, you've all been dying to talk about Wieland since we dropped the first chapters last November. You've held all your thoughts in and now ... you're ready to explode! Well, wait no longer, as our discussion on the first section of the book is here! We get into all the Wieland family history, especially Dad's apprenticeship and religious awakening, which leads to his eventual combustion. Or does it? Is there a spiritual element to this all? Or do the strange occurrences around the Temple have a more scientific and rational explanation? Let us know what you think, and next episode we'll be reading up through chapter 9! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 102.5 - We're Still Here! New Year, new episode! (Sort of) This is just a short episode to get back on track. We lost some Wieland steam over the fall, what with holidays, extra curricular activities, and multiple sicknesses. All that aside (no excuses, right?), we are back and ready to get into our supernatural tale of spontaneous combustion and bring you another year of public domain goodness that you may not have read before. Thanks for sticking with us and being such a great audience! Re-read or re-listen to chapters 1-5 of Wieland, and we'll discuss it next week. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 102 - Wieland (Chapters 1 - 5) It's always a thrill to dive into a new book, especially one which neither of us have read, or know anything about. Coming into a book fresh, with no preconceived notions makes reading it a journey of discovery. This is the situation we're in with Wieland, or The Transformation: An American Tale, by Charles Brockton Brown. It takes place just before the Revolutionary war, around Philadelphia, making it a "local interest" story for us. Listen along these opening chapters, and we'll get to discussing it next week. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 101 - Frankenstein Final Wrap The tale of the scientist and his creation has come to an end - but is it a satisfying one? We'll discuss the book in its entirety and what we thought about the reading experience of a horror classic, that's really more about the human condition. If you don't want to wait for the reveal at the end of the episode, here's the next book. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 100 - Frankenstein Discussion 5 (Chap. 21 - 24) We've reached the end of Frankenstein, and now we'll find out the final fates of the Doctor, his creature, and his family (as well as Captain Walton!) Victor is forced to face another tragedy after Clerval's murder, and he languishes as he navigates the English legal system. There is happiness around the corner, though, as his marriage to Elizabeth is just around the corner. Will he finally get the rest and bliss that he has been seeking? Next episode we'll wrap up our thoughts on the entire book, as well as reveal our next read! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 99 - Frankenstein (Chapters 21 - 24) We've come to the end of Frankenstein, the culmination of the cat-and-mouse game that the doctor has been playing with his creation. More heartbreak and horror awaits Victor as he returns from his ill-fated decision to create, then destroy a companion for the creature. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 98 - Frankenstein Discussion 4 (Chap. 16 - 20) After a bit of a summer hiatus, we're getting this episode out, and getting tantalizingly close to the end of Frankenstein. This week, we're talking about the conclusion of the creature's tale and his bargain with Frankenstein, which sets us off on a journey back to England. There's shades of procrastination and travelogue all mixed together. For next week, we're (finally!) finishing the book! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 97 - Frankenstein (Chapters 16 - 20) Our pitiable creature, having spent his days observing a family who now shuns him, finds himself led back to his creator, relaying a terrible truth, and forcing Frankenstein into an unholy bargain. Apologies for the long summer hiatus. We should be back on track for the foreseeable future! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 96 - Frankenstein Discussion 3 (Chap. 10 - 15) This week, Dr. Frankenstein comes face to face with his creation and we finally learn what the creature has been up to during the past year and half or so when Victor was convalescing from his breakdown. Lots of interesting themes to pull out this week: the nature of man, religion, civilizations, social justice, foreign opinions on American atrocities, gender inequality, and air conditioning. For next week, we're reading through chapter 20. * Apologies to YouTube subscribers. I had a technical error on the audio for the video podcast, so there's no discussion video this week. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 95 - Frankenstein (Chapters 10 - 15) Pursuing his creation, who he believes responsible for the murder of his brother and, indirectly, the death of Justine, Victor comes face to face with his creation. Unable to best it in combat, he is instead convinced to listen to what the creature has been up to over the past year. Turns out, he's been the most innocent voyeur to ever observe an unsuspecting family. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 94 - Frankenstein Discussion 2 (Chap. 5 - 9) Now we get to the crux of the story - the creature is created. Will Frankenstein welcome this new life into the world, nurturing it, as a responsible creator would? Or will he freak out, immediately lose the monster, and then not worry about it for the next year (!) or so? Yeah, it's the latter. Things don't really work out so well for our dear Doctor. But, we'll talk about it. For next time, we're reading through Chapter 15. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 93 - Frankenstein (Chapters 5 - 9) We've waded through the setup, we've heard Victor's family history, and now, we're at the moment you've been waiting for: the unveiling of the creature! The creative process here could probably do with a little more lightning and a dark tower in a storm, but no matter! We have the animation of a previously lifeless body! Come along as Frankenstein completes his life work - then goes off on a holiday? Let us know what you think, and we'll break down our take next episode. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 92 - Frankenstein Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 4) Today we begin our exploration Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Just an obscure little book from the early 1800s. You've probably never heard of it. We start this one off talking about an introduction that's not in Kyle's edition, as well as the letters which form the framing device for the tale, before diving into the first four chapters. For next time, read through Chapter 9. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 91 - Frankenstein (Chapters 1 - 4) It's always exciting to embark upon a new book, and today, we are cracking open an all time classic! It's Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley! You know the outlines of this one - mad scientist reanimates a stitched together cadaver... but what happens next? Let's go beyond the pop culture depiction of everyone's favorite green, bolt-necked behemoth, and get the real scoop. Perhaps from the lips of the good Doctor himself, stuck in some ice on an expedition to the North Pole? Send us your thoughts, as we're discussing this next week! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 90 - Winnie the Pooh Wrap-up It has been a real delight, rediscovering the adventures of Christopher Robin and his stuffed friends come to life. I think it's pretty safe to say that we both thoroughly enjoyed this book. We'll wrap up our thoughts, and welcome yours at any of the social media links below. And don't forget to stick with us till the end, when we'll reveal our next classic book!  For next time, we'll read through Chapter 4! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 89 - Winnie the Pooh Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 10) Sadly, it's almost time to conclude our time with Christopher Robin and his friends, as we're discussing the final five chapters of the original Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. We have birthdays and two (?) parties, a villainous plot, a brave exploration, and a disastrous flood.  Next week we'll wrap up Pooh, as well as announce our next book! Won't you join us? YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 88 - Winnie the Pooh (Chapters 6 - 10) We've reached the final chapters of our short trip through the 100 Acre Wood, and we're sad to leave Pooh and friends.  But first, there's a few adventures remaining! We search for the North Pole, have a little light kidnapping and blackmail, nearly drown in some flooding, and have a few parties along the way. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 87 - Winnie the Pooh Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 5) Today we're talking about the first five delightful chapters of Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. These are classic stories you're probably familiar with, such as: Pooh attempting to get honey from some bees, Pooh getting stuck in a hole, and Eeyore losing his tale. This is a short book, so we'll finish it next time! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 86 - Winnie the Pooh (Chapters 1 - 5) Welcome to the public domain, Winnie the Pooh!  On January 1st, 2022, Winnie the Pooh entered the public domain in the U.S., meaning that we can legally read it you! Come along as we start this beloved children's classic, full of endearing stories and characters. Listen along and find out why generations of children love this "silly old bear." YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com Episode cover art is the book cover to the first edition of Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne, illustrated by E. H. Shepard, published by Methuen & Co. Ltd. 

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 85 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Wrap-up Discussion Our longest book to date (as measured by how long it took us to get through it!) is finally complete. We've traveled the Thames, and now it's time to say goodbye to J, Harry, and George. Perhaps we'll meet these three fellows again someday... If you're curious about the bygone attraction of Roadside America, there's a little about it here. Next episode, we're reading through chapter five! Don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, give us a Spotify rating star, and subscribe to our YouTube! Thanks for listening! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com  

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 84 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 5 (Chap. 16 - 19) Looks like we've got a rather quick one today. Our journey and it's end came about in rather straightforward fashion. Lots of travel tips, and just a few stories (not all of them humorous!) mixed in for good measure. Let's take a quick spin around this one, and wrap it up next week! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 83 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chap. 16 - 19) Well, this journey down the Thames certainly took us a long time to complete, but like our protagonists, we've taken this boat into the shore! Next episode, we'll raise a toast and talk these final chapters and look forward to more classic books in 2022! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 82 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 4 (Chap. 13 - 15) The boat is continuing to travel, and we've hit some new areas. Come along as Mere and I discuss: Cocksure cats, buying groceries, the annoyance of small dogs, how terrible steam launches are, drinking river water, making Irish stew, learning an instrument as an adult, fighting animals, the nature of work, things being harder in the olden days, and the differences in popular watercraft! The two bagpiping songs mentioned in this section: The Campbells are Coming The Bluebells of Scotland We're getting close to the end of this voyage - just one more episode till we dock! Oh, and if you're interested in the poll concerning what animals Americans think they could defeat in a fight, it's here. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 81 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 13 - 15) Our river travelogue continues apace as we get into some heavy riverine description of towns and their relative merits.  This episode's cover image is entitled Opening the Lock - The boating season on the Thames, 1877, and is a woodcut print in the collection of the UK's River & Rowing Museum Listen along, and let's talk Thames! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 80 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 3 (Chap. 9 - 12) It's time to break down Thames riverine locomotion, British historical fiction, and finding a hotel late at night. The boat is still going down the river, and there's still three men (and a dog) in it! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 79 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 9 - 12) More river misadventures befall our intrepid travelers this week. There's musings on work and how a boat actually travels, food and lodging woes, as well as some imagined historical vignettes in an attempt to be ... educational? Listen along, and we'll talk about it all soon! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Reddit Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 78 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 2 (Chap. 5 - 8) We've arrived at the boat (well, two of our men have, as well as the dog), and it's time to begin the trip down the river. This will lead to many amusing stories and asides as we get underway, and Mere and I are here to discuss them all with you! If you're interested in the song that Harris attempted to sing, there are a few versions on YouTube available. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch and now Reddit! Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 77 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 5 - 8) We finally reach the water this episode!  The bags packed, our three men set out to reach the titular boat and begin their journey on the Thames. In typical fashion, there's going to be some twists and turns along the way. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 76 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Discussion 1 (Chap. 1 - 4) Well, here we are, at the start of our grand vacation down the Thames, just three friends and their dog. Yes, three. Not four. And one of them is a dog. Now that we have that cleared up, let's discuss the first four chapters of Three Men in a Boat, by Jerome K. Jerome. We'll talk about the timeless relatability of this novel thus far, and the meandering anecdotes relayed by the narrator. YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 75 - Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (Chapters 1 - 4) New book this week! We're starting Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog), a humorous novel from the late 1800s by Jerome K. Jerome. It's a book that details a river journey down the Thames River in England. Neither Mere nor I are familiar with the author or the book, so this is uncharted territory for us all! Let us know what you think of this one! YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 74 - Wrapping Up the Alice Books Today we're taking a look at both Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, as well as Through the Looking Glass and giving our final thoughts on those books (as well as the Disney Alice in Wonderland, if I'm being honest). We welcome your thoughts on the two books - please send us an email or contact us on any of the below social media accounts. Next up - a book neither of us have read, nor have ever read the author! Three Men in a Boat (to Say Nothing of the Dog), by Jerome K. Jerome. It looks interesting, so grab a copy, if you want to read along, and look for the first four chapters in your feeds next week! If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as well as following us on our various socials below: YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com

Classics You Slept Through: Episode 73 - Through the Looking Glass Discussion 2 (Chap. 6 - 12) We've reached the eighth square, and as promised, we're all queens and there is feasting! Alice has endured a lot in this book - surly eggs, long songs, and many, many poems about fish. How has she coped with all the vexing Looking Glass residents? We'll discuss it, then wrap both books next week. Special event notes! We're doing a Disney Alice in Wonderland watch party on Thursday, July 15th at 8pm Eastern. Fire up your own copy of the movie, and come chat with us on Twitch as we watch and discuss how Disney adapted the two books. Then, the following Thursday, July 22nd, also at 8pm Eastern, we'll be playing the Wyndham Classics Alice in Wonderland game! Join us, and see if we can escape back out of the rabbit hole! Both events will be streamed on our Twitch channel: twitch.tv/CYSTpod The audio of My Heart and Lute can be found via YouTube, here. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as well as following us on our various socials below: YouTube Twitter Facebook Instagram Twitch Email: CYSTPod@gmail.com