Podcasts about Literature

While Ol' Bert suffers in Biltz, Clyde and Sondra are canoodling over at Twelfth Lake, their kisses turning into warm embraces in the moonlight. And yes, there's baby talk. I'm so sorry.Support Obscure!Read Michael's substackFollow Michael on TwitterFollow Michael on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode on The Literary Life podcast, we bring you a special re-mix of our popular series on Harry Potter: Book 1 by J. K. Rowling, with hosts Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks. After sharing a little on their own backgrounds as teachers and their commonplace quotations for the week, Angelina and Thomas open the book discussion with some introductory information on this book and series. They address the controversy surrounding these books in Christian circles. For our previous episode on magic, listen to our Best of Series Episode 168: Wizards, Witches and Magic, Oh My! Angelina sets up this series with some background on children's publishing in the 1990s, the why there are differences in the British and American editions, the basis for this book in the classic literary tradition, the form and structure of stories. They also share some thoughts on these first couple of chapters. Join us again next week for chapters 3-7!  Visit HouseofHumaneLetters.com for updates on classes with Angelina, Thomas, and other members of their teaching team.  To view the full show notes for this episode, including links to books mentioned, today's commonplace quotes, and poem, please visit https://theliterary.life/279. 

Drone Swarm Hits Russian Bombers - Dan Welch Part 4 - AU 386 - Ukraine Russia Israel Iran USA UK CIA Dan on YT:    / @danielpatrickwelch  Daniel Patrick Welch is a writer of political commentary and analysis. He lives and writes in Salem, Massachusetts with his wife. Together they run The Greenhouse School. He has traveled widely, speaks five languages and studied Russian History and Literature at Harvard University. Welch has also appeared as a guest on several TV and radio channels to speak on topics of foreign affairs and political analysis. He can be available as his work schedule permits. Links for Daniel Patrick Welch Daniel Patrick Welch  https://www.danielpwelch.com/ VK: https://www.vk.com/id722525337 X https://www.x.com/dpwelch0718 buy Dan a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/danielpatric... #usa #uk #world #war #ukraine #russia #unitedstates #israel #palestine #ww3 #news

Drie mensen. Drie geheimen. Alleen samen kunnen ze overleven. Uitgegeven door Bruna Uitgevers B.V., A.W. Spreker: Erik van Welzen

In het pittoreske stadje Fontenaia in Toscane erft Anna Wagner niet alleen een oude villa, maar stuit ze ook op een moord. Voor fans van Pierre Martin en liefhebbers van Italië en Toscane. Uitgegeven door Luitingh Sijthoff Spreker: Birgit Schuurman

Privédetective Lauren Pauling staat voor een raadsel als Jack Reacher om hulp vraagt bij een moordzaak, want dat doet hij nooit… Uitgegeven door Luitingh Sijthoff Spreker: Hylke van Sprundel

Ex-soldaat van de Special Ops Michael Tallon krijgt vreemd bezoek van een man op het randje van de dood. Het enige wat hij bij zich heeft is een briefje met daarop: Operatie Reacher. Uitgegeven door Luitingh Sijthoff Spreker: Hylke van Sprundel

Knappe rebel is deel een van een tweeluik, het verhaal van Gia en Rush gaat verder in Koppig hart. Uitgegeven door Love Books Sprekers: Nova de Wit, Rémi Groot

Kaj is dol op zijn broer Krister, die heel veel weet. Maar Krister wordt gepest op school. Samen met hun vriendin Naima besluit Kaj Krister te helpen. Of dat nou zo'n goed idee is… Uitgegeven door Van Goor Spreker: Storm Parser

Floor Milikowski onderzoekt hoe pioniers ons land socialer en duurzamer maken. Een verfrissend en hoopgevend perspectief op transitie, verbeeldingskracht en de toekomst van Nederland. Uitgegeven door Atlas Contact Spreker: Marjolein Algera

Een eerlijk en onthullend portret van een vrouw die haar eigen weg baant in de Amsterdamse onderwereld en het verhaal van haar turbulente relatie met crimineel Stanley Hillis. Uitgegeven door Lev. Spreker: Lot van Lunteren

Voor iedereen die nieuwsgierig is naar de mogelijkheden van een ethische non-monogame relatie, maar niet waar te beginnen. Uitgegeven door Cargo Spreker: Sonja Silva

Navigating adolescence just got a whole lot trickier... After finishing her first year of middle school, Teresa feels stuck in childhood, with messy hair and scraped knees. At her family's summer r... Uitgegeven door SAGA Egmont Spreker: Lizzie Stables

Als Maantje en mama en papa een eenzaam baby-eekhoorntje vinden, weten ze niet wat ze moeten doen. Uitgegeven door Lind & Co Spreker: Naomi Grant

Een zomerse feelgood over dromen, tweede kansen en springen in het diepe! Uitgegeven door LAB uitgevers Spreker: Charlotte Lap

Gevangen is het tweede deel van de Reykjavik Noir-trilogie, het IJslandse antwoord op Griselda, Breaking Bad en Catch Me If You Can. Uitgegeven door Volt Spreker: Phaedra Kwant

De vergelding van Matt Rogers is een razendsnelle thriller waarin huurmoordenaar Logan Booth ontdekt dat zijn leven gebaseerd is op leugens. Voor fans van David Baldacci. Uitgegeven door Xander Uitgevers B.V. Spreker: Pascal Vanenburg

Een prachtig cadeauboek voor alle hondenliefhebbers. Uitgegeven door Ploegsma Spreker: Arthur Japin

A dying preacher writes a (rather) long letter to his son. Another dying preacher's son returns home, seeking…something. Salvation? Forgiveness? A balm? Robinson's novel is a deeply considered portrait of a family of ministers, wrestling with the powers and limitations of their faith and fatherhood.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain.Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Follow @overduepod on Instagram and BlueskyAdvertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In light of recent conversations about the crisis of masculinity, let's revisit Dr. Andy Oler's book Old-Fashioned Modernism: Rural Masculinity and Midwestern Literature. I sat down with Dr. Oler to discuss the persistent anxiety about masculinity, the role of regional literature in American modernism, and the need for an expansive definition of the Midwest. We also talked about literary representation of futuristic equipment such as the cabbage transplanter. And for our scholar friends, Dr. Oler offers tips on how to secure texts that are not available in libraries or archives.  Andy Oler is a professor in the Department of Humanities and Communication at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Rose Battle returns to center stage with a story of her "Uncle Lobe", who experienced his first "moving picture" with her family at the drive in movie!

In light of recent conversations about the crisis of masculinity, let's revisit Dr. Andy Oler's book Old-Fashioned Modernism: Rural Masculinity and Midwestern Literature. I sat down with Dr. Oler to discuss the persistent anxiety about masculinity, the role of regional literature in American modernism, and the need for an expansive definition of the Midwest. We also talked about literary representation of futuristic equipment such as the cabbage transplanter. And for our scholar friends, Dr. Oler offers tips on how to secure texts that are not available in libraries or archives.  Andy Oler is a professor in the Department of Humanities and Communication at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Hannah is een hartverwarmend verhaal over familiebanden, liefde en de onverwachte wendingen van het leven Uitgegeven door Lind & Co Spreker: Marlayne Sahupala

Utrecht, 1943. Else wordt door de vader van haar vriendin gevraagd medicatie te stelen uit de artsenpraktijk van haar vader. Een daad die grote gevolgen heeft voor de rest van haar leven... Uitgegeven door Uitgeverij De Fontein Spreker: Nienke Brinkhuis

Odette heeft een goedlopende winkel, een grote vriendengroep en een heerlijk onafhankelijk leven waarin geen ruimte is voor een man. Uitgegeven door Boekerij Spreker: Sophie Veldhuizen

Privédetective Lauren Pauling ontvangt het schokkende bericht dat Jack Reacher dood is. Maar is hij dat wel? Samen met Michael Tallon duikt ze in de zaak. Uitgegeven door Luitingh Sijthoff Spreker: Hylke van Sprundel

Privédetective Lauren Pauling heeft Jack Reacher al jaren niet meer gezien, maar nu duikt zijn naam ineens op in een mysterieuze brief. En die heeft grote gevolgen. Uitgegeven door Luitingh Sijthoff Spreker: Hylke van Sprundel

Engeland, 1939. Romily is pas net getrouwd als haar man, de oudere Jack, onverwacht sterft. Het is aan haar om zijn laatste wens uit te voeren: zijn vier kinderen met elkaar verzoenen. Uitgegeven door Uitgeverij De Fontein Spreker: Marijke Beversluis

Edwidge Danticat joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Two Men Arrive in a Village,” by Zadie Smith, which was published in The New Yorker in 2016. Danticat, a MacArthur Fellow and a winner of the Vilcek Prize in Literature, has published six books of fiction, including “Breath, Eyes, Memory,” “The Farming of Bones,” “Claire of the Sea Light,” and “Everything Inside.” Her memoir “Brother, I'm Dying” won the National Book Award and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, among others. She has been publishing fiction and nonfiction in The New Yorker since 1999. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

There's a moment in almost every architect's career where the idea first surfaces—quietly at first, then louder over time: What if I started my own firm? Maybe it's the itch for creative freedom, maybe it's frustration with someone else's decisions, or maybe it's just the instinct to build something of your own. I've had this conversation more times than I can count—at desks, on job sites, over drinks after a long day. It's a topic that stirs up excitement, fear, pride, and possibility all at once. Today, we're stepping into that mindset—the leap, the hustle, the vision behind doing your own thing. Welcome to Episode 177: Hanging Out Your Shingle [Note: If you are reading this via email, click here to access the on-site audio player]  We have a special guest to assist us with discussing today's topic. Joining us is Daniel Istrate, AIA — a licensed architect and co-founder of Kontexture, a Phoenix-based architecture firm with a growing international presence. Originally from Romania, Daniel moved to the United States as a teenager and went on to earn his architecture degree from the University of Arizona, with studies that also included Italian, Literature, and a minor in studio arts. He began his career at a small local firm, later navigating the challenges of the 2008 recession while gaining experience at a large national practice. But like many of us, he felt the pull toward something more personal, and in 2013, he made the leap, leaving a stable job to start his firm with longtime friend and collaborator Jorge Toscano. Since then, Kontexture has grown to include two offices - one in Phoenix and another in Hermosillo, Mexico - and in 2018, they expanded into construction by launching a design-build company. Daniel is joining us today to discuss betting on yourself, building with intention, and creating a firm from the ground up - all themes at the heart of today's topic. Let's start at the moment just before you decided to launch your own firm - what pushed that decision from a long-time idea into something real?  The first time I played with the idea of opening a firm with another colleague from the first firm I was working at was in 2007 right before the recession.  We quickly realized that was not good timing so we decided against it.  Looking back that was a really good thing, I was only two years out of school and still very green.  After weathering the recession at Smithgroup and getting licensed while there, I started taking on some side work.  I got an offer from another firm to move there as the principal was thinking of retiring soon and was looking to have someone take over.  After being there for a year, on a Friday night at 1:00 am while still at the office I decided that this is the time.  I already had a steady stream of clients and projects that I was doing on the side (moonlighting)  Binkowitz Residence - Kontexture You didn't start Kontexture alone - can you talk a bit about that partnership and how you and Jorge divided up the early responsibilities?  I started Kontexture with Jorge whom I met while we were both in first year at the U of A.  We always talked about starting a firm together, even while in college.  Early on we were each responsible for our own projects, from early meetings with clients, to design, construction documents, Construction Administration, etc.  But we have identified early what each of our strengths were and we worked off of that.  Jorge is a stronger designer and I am more technical.   Marigold Dispensary - Kontexture When you first opened your doors - how did you find work? Did you chase the kind of projects you wanted, or take what came?  We started the firm with about 20 small projects that we were both working on, on the side.  Once we started the phone kept ringing and we kept getting work based on recommendations from engineers we were collaborating with, contractors and most important, the clients we had were recommending us.

In this episode of Unlocking Academia, host Raja Aderdor speaks with Dr. Basma A. S. Dajani, Professor of Arabic Language and Literature, in a sweeping conversation on Arab-Andalusian love poetry and the cultural, linguistic, and emotional legacies it continues to inspire. Rooted in her 1994 book The Arab Andalusian Love Poetry: A Study of the Interaction Between Place and Man Through Time (AU Cairo Press, 1994), Dr. Dajani traces the origins of her research back to a formative journey to Granada in the early 1990s, where she was deeply influenced by the stories of Alhambra, her father the historian Ahmad Sidqi Dajani, and conversations with philosopher Roger Garaudy and Salma Taji. Drawing on decades of scholarship, she discusses her study of classical Arabic manuscripts, including Massare' alUshaaq by Ja'far alSarraj, and reflects on the intersections of poetry, gender, geography, and intercultural dialogue. Together, they explore the themes of longing, nostalgia, and nature in the poetry of Al-Andalus; the contributions of women poets like Wallada bint al-Mustakfi; the influence of the Andalusian landscape on literary expression; and the enduring resonance of courtship poetry across time and cultures. Dr. Dajani also discusses the pedagogical value of teaching Andalusian texts today, the urgency of preserving classical Arabic manuscripts, and her vision for future research to spotlight overlooked voices in the tradition. Lyrical, insightful, and deeply rooted in lived and literary history, this episode offers a rare blend of academic depth and poetic beauty. We are Clavis Aurea: a dynamic team constantly looking for ways to help academic publishing grow and to promote groundbreaking publications to scholars, students, and enthusiasts globally. Based in the renowned publishing city of Leiden, we eat, sleep, and breathe publishing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this episode of Unlocking Academia, host Raja Aderdor speaks with Dr. Basma A. S. Dajani, Professor of Arabic Language and Literature, in a sweeping conversation on Arab-Andalusian love poetry and the cultural, linguistic, and emotional legacies it continues to inspire. Rooted in her 1994 book The Arab Andalusian Love Poetry: A Study of the Interaction Between Place and Man Through Time (AU Cairo Press, 1994), Dr. Dajani traces the origins of her research back to a formative journey to Granada in the early 1990s, where she was deeply influenced by the stories of Alhambra, her father the historian Ahmad Sidqi Dajani, and conversations with philosopher Roger Garaudy and Salma Taji. Drawing on decades of scholarship, she discusses her study of classical Arabic manuscripts, including Massare' alUshaaq by Ja'far alSarraj, and reflects on the intersections of poetry, gender, geography, and intercultural dialogue. Together, they explore the themes of longing, nostalgia, and nature in the poetry of Al-Andalus; the contributions of women poets like Wallada bint al-Mustakfi; the influence of the Andalusian landscape on literary expression; and the enduring resonance of courtship poetry across time and cultures. Dr. Dajani also discusses the pedagogical value of teaching Andalusian texts today, the urgency of preserving classical Arabic manuscripts, and her vision for future research to spotlight overlooked voices in the tradition. Lyrical, insightful, and deeply rooted in lived and literary history, this episode offers a rare blend of academic depth and poetic beauty. We are Clavis Aurea: a dynamic team constantly looking for ways to help academic publishing grow and to promote groundbreaking publications to scholars, students, and enthusiasts globally. Based in the renowned publishing city of Leiden, we eat, sleep, and breathe publishing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

In this episode of Unlocking Academia, host Raja Aderdor speaks with Dr. Basma A. S. Dajani, Professor of Arabic Language and Literature, in a sweeping conversation on Arab-Andalusian love poetry and the cultural, linguistic, and emotional legacies it continues to inspire. Rooted in her 1994 book The Arab Andalusian Love Poetry: A Study of the Interaction Between Place and Man Through Time (AU Cairo Press, 1994), Dr. Dajani traces the origins of her research back to a formative journey to Granada in the early 1990s, where she was deeply influenced by the stories of Alhambra, her father the historian Ahmad Sidqi Dajani, and conversations with philosopher Roger Garaudy and Salma Taji. Drawing on decades of scholarship, she discusses her study of classical Arabic manuscripts, including Massare' alUshaaq by Ja'far alSarraj, and reflects on the intersections of poetry, gender, geography, and intercultural dialogue. Together, they explore the themes of longing, nostalgia, and nature in the poetry of Al-Andalus; the contributions of women poets like Wallada bint al-Mustakfi; the influence of the Andalusian landscape on literary expression; and the enduring resonance of courtship poetry across time and cultures. Dr. Dajani also discusses the pedagogical value of teaching Andalusian texts today, the urgency of preserving classical Arabic manuscripts, and her vision for future research to spotlight overlooked voices in the tradition. Lyrical, insightful, and deeply rooted in lived and literary history, this episode offers a rare blend of academic depth and poetic beauty. We are Clavis Aurea: a dynamic team constantly looking for ways to help academic publishing grow and to promote groundbreaking publications to scholars, students, and enthusiasts globally. Based in the renowned publishing city of Leiden, we eat, sleep, and breathe publishing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/poetry

Twee weken weg, de dagen versmelten, de gedachte aan het einde van de vakantie wordt resoluut verdrongen. Een magische roman met de afdronk van vakantie: vluchtig, eindig en bitterzoet. Uitgegeven door Atlas Contact Spreker: Adeline van Lier

Als Alex Cross de controle verliest... Voor Cross gaat niets boven zijn familie. Zijn kinderen, grootmoeder en vrouw Bree zijn zijn alles – de kracht achter zijn strijd tegen het kwaad. Maar één ge... Uitgegeven door SAGA Egmont Spreker: Frank Rigter

Reading part 2 of the passage titled, Rest Feeds Your Revolution, from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. You may listen to part 2 in podcast episode 299. All of my books are available at booksellers worldwide. Birthing Life personal phone sessions, book specials, Substack journal, apparel, keynotes, talks, and book/poetry readings are available at my website. Thank you for posting your copies and readings of my books and writings, tagging #jaiyajohn, encouraging others to purchase, and sharing online book reviews. My whole heart cries Grateful. jaiyajohn.com...              Send us a textSupport the show

628. Anniversary episode.  It's the 13th anniversary for the Anthology, and the 12th for the Podcast. Ed Branley visits again to discuss our accomplishments and his over the past year. Here are some new additions to our Anthology over recent months: The Axman. Letter to the Times Picayune from a serial killer who was never caught. James Fenimore Cooper. The Prairie. A novel set in the Louisiana Purchase during the territorial days.Dabney. The Industrial Canal. Dorothy Day. Newspaper articles and The Eleventh Virgin. David Ervin. A Frozen Solution. He tells the story of how he created the drive-thru daiquiri stand in Lafayette.  Louise Hicks. “Women and the Code Napoléon.” Huey P. Long. Share Our Wealth pamphlet. H. P. Lovecraft. The Call of Cthulhu. A tale of chilling horror beginning in a Louisiana swamp. Keith Plessy et al. “Grant of Posthumous Clemency to Homer Plessy.”  Emma Southworth. India: The Pearl of Pearl River. A novel set in the antebellum South. Keep coming back for further updates! And thanks for your support. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. May 31, 1964. Last run of Canal Street Streetcar This week in New Orleans history. Tom Benson buys the Saints  May 31, 1985. This week in Louisiana. June 7, 2025 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival Railroad Park Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2031 Website     Come discover the homegrown flavors, art, music, and culture of Ruston, LA at the 74th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival featuring 12+ hours of live music, a juried arts market, food vendors, kids' activities, and more peachy fun in the heart of charming Downtown Ruston.     The Louisiana Peach Festival is a long-standing Ruston tradition dating back to 1951. The festival was created by area peach farmers as a way to promote their industry and the delicious peaches they produced throughout Louisiana and surrounding states. Over the years, the Peach Festival has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors to Lincoln Parish and pumped millions back into the local economy. The festival has seen many changes over its 70 years, but through it all, the event has continued to be a source of excitement and pride in the community. In 2021, the  Ruston Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau and Downtown Ruston took over coordination of the event with the goal of continuing the event's legacy as a celebration of Ruston's local talent and delicious peaches. Postcards from Louisiana. Phillip Manuel sings with Michael Pellera Trio play at Snug Harbor on Frenchmen St. in New Orleans  Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Alejandra Sandoval-Montañez is a mezzo-soprano and Holland Community Opera Fellow. The fellowship brings community-focused artists to live and work in Omaha. Sandoval-Montañez grew up in Mexico and received her Masters in Vocal Performance and Literature from the University of Illinois. Her stage credits include roles in productions of “Carnaval!,” “A Little Night Music,” “Pirates of Penzance” and “Patience.”Sandoval-Montañez is also an educator and social media manager. She runs the Instagram account Aspiring Opera Singers, which offers resources and inspiration to those coming up in the craft. The account has more than 22,000 followers.In this episode, Sandoval-Montañez and Michael Griffin are talking about techniques used in operatic singing, the role of live performance in shaping Omaha's culture, and how the operatic tradition can meet today's cultural needs.

Deel 2 in de nieuwe Martiniclub-serie van bestsellerauteur Tess Gerritsen Uitgegeven door The House of Books Spreker: Marijke Beversluis

Een spirituele fabel Uitgegeven door LuisterEffect Spreker: Peter den Haring

Visionary artist Delphine Diallo joins me in Sacred Conversation. We cover the cosmos in this one. AI as both a colonizing and liberating instrument. History as a mirror. Ancestral remembrance. Embodied spirituality. Bruce Lee. And so much more. May this soul medicine nourish you. You may find Delphine's work on Instagram at @delphinediallo.....Sacred Conversations are periodic episodes of my podcast in which I reach out to people whose work and life inspire me, and we simply have a soulful conversation. Prerecorded for video and available on my YouTube channel. No scripted, transactional, extractive, one-sided interview dynamic. Just two people with a care and curiosity for each other's journey and creative work, asking each other about what stirs in us, and enjoying the ancient, mutually healing art of listening deeply. Again, not an interview. A spiritual communion. The idea is for us to relax and enjoy an organic conversation, like over tea or breaking bread, and to get to know each other along the way. ....All of my books are available at booksellers worldwide. Birthing Life personal phone sessions, book specials, Substack journal, apparel, keynotes, talks, and book/poetry readings are available at my website. Thank you for posting your copies and readings of my books and writings, tagging #jaiyajohn, encouraging others to purchase, and sharing online book reviews. My whole heart cries Grateful. jaiyajohn.com...              Send us a textSupport the show

Reading a piece from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. This passage is titled: Rest Feeds Your Revolution. This is part 1 of the reading, with more to follow. All of my books are available at booksellers worldwide. Birthing Life personal phone sessions, book specials, Substack journal, apparel, keynotes, talks, and book/poetry readings are available at my website. Thank you for posting your copies and readings of my books and writings, tagging #jaiyajohn, encouraging others to purchase, and sharing online book reviews. My whole heart cries Grateful. jaiyajohn.com...             Send us a textSupport the show

The Irish novelist has always been open to where life can unexpectedly take him, and the excitement that comes with that kind of freedom.Colm Toibin's first big move was from rural Ireland to Dublin after his father died when he was young. Then, it was off to experience the wild hedonism and sexual liberation of post-Franco Spain, a pleasant shock after needing a prescription to buy condoms in Ireland.Since then, he's journeyed to Sudan, Los Angeles, New York and beyond.Wherever Colm goes, he keeps a running list in his head of tiny details — observations of seemingly mundane encounters, an offhand comment or the cut of a lady's suit on a train.Every now and then, these details bubble up in Colm's memory and another of his well-loved novels, like Brooklyn, Nora Webster or The Master, is born.This episode was produced by Meggie Morris. Conversations Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison. Presented by Sarah Kanowski.It explores film adaptations, death of a parent, grief, Ireland, homophobia, growing up gay, Catholicism, epic adventure, John Crowley, Nick Hornby, Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Julie Walters, Dublin, immigrant experience, the Irish immigrant experience, family separation, origin stories, falling in love, books, writers, novels, life-story, family dynamics, reflection, loss, funny, comedy, repression, orgies, condom prescriptions, journalism, foreign correspondents.Colm's latest novel Long Island is published by Pan MacMillan.He was in Australia as a guest of the Wheeler Centre, RMIT, Melbourne Writers Festival and Sydney Writers Festival.

The golden age of American comics spanned from the 1930's to the 1950's. Superheroes like Batman, Captain America, and Superman captivated audiences in the US - and in a small island-country only 90 miles off the coast of Florida. Cuba embraced American comics from the very beginning. And artists eventually created their own uniquely Cuban superheroes. Geoffroy de Laforcade charts the rich history of Cuban comics and shares his favorite comic book artists in Cuba today. Later in the show: Sara Reed looks at domestic advice in popular Cuban magazines before and after the 1959 revolution. She says the role of women within the family underwent big changes as Cuba became communist state. Plus: Nestled in the Cuban countryside is a community called La Picadora. It draws tourists from all over the world to learn about sustainable farming. Krystyn Moon says their sustainability practices were born out of economic crisis.

It's the Stacks' Book Club Day, and we're discussing Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley with returning guest, Kara Brown. We share our thoughts on the story's twists and turns, especially the big reveal. Then we dive deeper to discuss the significance of this book on the literary landscape, and what about the novel does and doesn't hold up when viewed through a modern-day lens.There are spoilers on this episode.Be sure to listen to the end of today's episode to find out what our June book club pick will be.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2025/5/28/ep-373-devil-in-a-blue-dressConnect with Kara: Instagram | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | SubscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a bit of travel Red and Blue are back and ready to unpack the most recent videos! From Phase One of the MCU to Speedsters this OSPod has it all. Plus, forget the Conclave, we have the read on how to pick the one true Pope Fights winner! Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaults, and murders your English required reading list loves (also we curse sometimes). Treat us like a TV-14 show.Preorder your copy of Aurora today:https://comicaurora.com/books/OSP has new videos every Friday:https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannelQuestion for the Podcast? Head to the #ask-ospod discord channel:https://discord.gg/OSPMerch:https://overlysarcastic.shopFollow Us:Patreon.com/OSPTwitter.com/OSPyoutubeTwitter.com/sophie_kay_Music By OSP Magenta ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Join me for a fascinating conversation with Sara Masarik, founder of Plumfield Library. Discover how she turned her basement collection into a lending library after sensing a calling, and get her top recommendations for authors, websites, and publishers dedicated to devoted young readers. A must-listen for anyone nurturing a love of reading in young children.

We start today's episode with some hot show biz goss about Colman Domingo, the show biz industry in general, and the Met Gala. Then we delve into the subject of MURDER!!!!Support Obscure!Read Michael's substackFollow Michael on TwitterFollow Michael on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode of The Literary Life, Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks chat with their student Natalia Testa about her literary life. She is a rising homeschool junior living in Houston, Texas. She enjoys researching obscure manuscripts, classical languages and all things Lord Peter Wimsey. Angelina kicks off the conversation asking about Natalia's childhood reading memories and how she became interested in ancient history and literature. They also discuss how the research bug bit Natalia, as well as her thoughts about reading books that seem “above” a child's level. Other topics of conversation is how Natalia found Dorothy Sayers and fell in love with detective novels, how she started taking classes with House of Humane Letters, and how she deals with a reading slump. Please visit HouseofHumaneLetters.com to check out all the past and upcoming classes, conferences, and webinars mentioned in this episode. To view the full show notes for this episode, complete with poems, quotes, and book links, please visit https://theliterary.life/278.