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Good evening, fellow peaches! Anyone remember the Fall of 1987?
Welcome back to The Literary Life podcast today and our series on Bram Stoker's Dracula. This week Angelina Stanford, Cindy Rollins, and Thomas Banks cover chapters 8-11 of the book. Angelina explains both the “New Woman” and “Angel in the House” ideas of the Victorian era and makes some observations about Dr. Seward's interactions with Renfield in contrast to the nuns ministrations to Jonathan Harker. We are also introduced to Dr. Van Helsing in this section of the book as the foil for Dracula, and we quickly learn that he is more than just a medical man. Our hosts discuss Stoker's own medical knowledge and both the historical and metaphorical context of the blood transfusion procedures in these chapters. Be sure to check out all that is happening at The House of Humane Letters and Morning Time for Moms in this season so you don't miss out on all their current offerings! And to view the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://theliterary.life/298.
Send us a textBilly and Kamraun recap their favorite moments from Memories of Ice, the third book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson.New intro written and performed by The Dark Composer and based on the original written and performed by Billy. Check out his channel:https://www.youtube.com/@thedarkcomposerSupport the showWe love hearing from you all! Please send comments and feedback to contact@horsefrogproductions.com.Social Links:Website: HorseFrogProductions.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/HorseFrogProdYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsefrogproductionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsefrogproductions/
On The Literary Life Podcast this week, our hosts continue with part 2 of their series on Bram Stoker's Dracula. After sharing their commonplace quotes, Angelina, Cindy and Thomas begin discussing how to properly read Dracula and other books written in this tradition. (Hint: It's not the Freudian or psychoanalytical approach!) Angelina argues that Bram Stoker was trying, among other things, to reintroduce the traditional forms and metaphors into the modern era. Thomas shares the dark etymology of the name Dracula and how that relates to the image of Satan in this character. Cindy brings up Jonathan's memory of Mina when he is in his darkest moments and the power of love against evil. For the full show notes on this episode, including book links, quotes, and more, please visit https://theliterary.life/297.
Send us a textBilly and Kamraun explore Memories of Ice, the third book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. In this episode, they discuss the seventh and final section of Book 4 Chapter 25. This episode also covers the epilogue.New intro written and performed by The Dark Composer and based on the original written and performed by Billy. Check out his channel:https://www.youtube.com/@thedarkcomposerSupport the showWe love hearing from you all! Please send comments and feedback to contact@horsefrogproductions.com.Social Links:Website: HorseFrogProductions.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/HorseFrogProdYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsefrogproductionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsefrogproductions/
The Queens get a look around other times and places of Earthsea with book five, Tales from Earthsea, a collection of short stories. We get to see the creation of the school on Roke, a conversation about mercury that no one asked for, teenaged love, and an old friend while he was young and hot. Queen Marissa gets excited by a romance, Queen Tay gets upset over dirty feet, and both Queens stumble over names, because who knows how to pronounce anything? Join us for some laughs on our field trip through Tales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin.The Queens get a little wild with a game of Smash or Pass, then top off the episode with their favourite and least favourite characters from this section. The next episode of this podcast will cover the final two stories in Tales from Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseAnimal DeathRapeSexual AssaultSexual HarassmentTransphobiaHomophobiaTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismChild AbuseDeathRacismDeadnamingSuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Taylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensAlix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps:00:00 The Creation of Éa0:36 Intro3:05 Start of In-Depth Analysis13:17 Are You Afraid of the King?16:21 CW : Rape, Incest, Sexual Assault41:52 Darkrose & Diamond48:21 Just Communicate!58:48 Bones of the Earth1:13:24 Game : Smash or Pass1:24:25 MVP / LVP1:25:53 Homework1:26:12 Outro & Socials1:27:37 Bloopers
On this week's episode of The Literary Life Podcast, Angelina Stanford is joined as always by Thomas Banks and Cindy Rollins for the opening of their series on Bram Stoker's Dracula. Today our hosts focus on the background and historical context for this piece of literature, as well as going over the highlights of the first two chapters. They talk about the question of the role of the monster in literature in modernity versus its historical interpretation. Understanding the form of the Gothic novel and the time period in which this book was written are important aspects of approaching Dracula. Keep listening next week for more about how to read this book. We will be covering chapters 3-7. To view the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://theliterary.life/296. Get the latest news from House of Humane Letters by signing up for their e-newsletter today! We are excited to announce this coming year's annual Literary Life Online Conference, happening January 23-30, 2026, “The Letter Killeth, but the Spirit Quickeneth: Reading Like a Human”. Our speakers will be Dr. Jason Baxter, Jenn Rogers, Dr. Anne Phillips, and, of course, Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks.
Story Time with Mama V - Children entertainment and a welcomed break for the parents.
Hello and welcome to Story Time with Mama V! I'm so excited to read to you today! Today, I'm reading The Adventures of Super Techno: Anything is Possible! written by Richard Smith. In this story we meet Super Techno, or Techno as his friends call him. Techno is a simple robot who has a dream of becoming a Comedian. Techno isn't sure if he has what it take to be a Comedian. With the help and encouragement of his friends, Techno performs at a show and wins the crowd over with some of his best jokes! Listen in, laugh along and please share this episode with someone who needs a little nudge that they too can make their dreams a reality!Make sure to grab your copy of the book on AMAZON.I'll see you again on the next episode of Story Time with Mama V.Bye for NowVictoria aka Mama VSupport the show
Send us a textBilly and Kamraun explore Memories of Ice, the third book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. In this episode, they discuss the sixth section of Book 4 Chapter 25.New intro written and performed by The Dark Composer and based on the original written and performed by Billy. Check out his channel:https://www.youtube.com/@thedarkcomposerSupport the showWe love hearing from you all! Please send comments and feedback to contact@horsefrogproductions.com.Social Links:Website: HorseFrogProductions.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/HorseFrogProdYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsefrogproductionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsefrogproductions/
Today on The Literary Life podcast Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks continue their two-part series on Christina Rossetti's narrative poem “Goblin Market.” They begin discussing this poem by connecting it with the larger conversation on art and the literary tradition, pointing out the flaws of modern ways of reading. Angelina emphasizes the importance of understanding this poem, as well as other classic works of fantasy, in terms of the fairy world and how symbolism and allegory work in fairy tales. After these preliminary thoughts, they go into more detail about this poem, including the obvious picture of the Fall, the vampire imagery, other Scriptural allusions, and the false versus the true Eucharist. Join us back here next week for our Dracula series reboot and more examples of how to read well! And for the full show notes for this week's episode, please visit https://theliterary.life/295. Visit the HouseofHumaneLetters.com to sign up for all the upcoming and past mini-classes and webinars taught by Angelina, Thomas, and their colleagues! We are excited to announce this coming year's annual Literary Life Online Conference, happening January 23-30, 2026, “The Letter Killeth, but the Spirit Quickeneth: Reading Like a Human”. Our speakers will be Dr. Jason Baxter, Jenn Rogers, Dr. Anne Phillips, and, of course, Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks.
Send us a textBilly and Kamraun explore Memories of Ice, the third book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. In this episode, they discuss the fifth section of Book 4 Chapter 25.New intro written and performed by The Dark Composer and based on the original written and performed by Billy. Check out his channel:https://www.youtube.com/@thedarkcomposerSupport the showWe love hearing from you all! Please send comments and feedback to contact@horsefrogproductions.com.Social Links:Website: HorseFrogProductions.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/HorseFrogProdYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsefrogproductionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsefrogproductions/
Welcome back to The Literary Life Podcast! This week we begin a brief, two-episode series covering Christina Rossetti's narrative poem "Goblin Market." Our hosts, Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks, look at the life and family background of Christina Rossetti, highlighting her devout Christian faith as key to understanding her poetry. Thomas shares the dates for the Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite periods in terms of art and literature. Angelina asks what the form of this poem is as we approach this together, and she and Thomas propose a few connections and preliminary ideas they have about "Goblin Market" before we dive into the full text. Join us next week as they walk through the poem together and further discuss how to read this work as well as so much more! Visit the HouseofHumaneLetters.com to sign up for all the upcoming and past mini-classes and webinars taught by Angelina, Thomas, and their colleagues! We are excited to announce this coming year's annual Literary Life Online Conference, happening January 23-30, 2026, "The Letter Killeth, but the Spirit Quickeneth: Reading Like a Human". Our speakers will be Dr. Jason Baxter, Jenn Rogers, Dr. Anne Phillips, and, of course, Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks. And to view the full show notes for this episode, please visit https://theliterary.life/294.
In this episode of ABC in the Middle, I'm sharing a powerful Chinese moral story I grew up with, now retold for my son—and for you.This is a Mandarin language version of the story behind the idiom:貪心不足，蛇吞象 (Greed knows no bounds—like a snake trying to swallow an elephant)
Send us a textBilly and Kamraun explore Memories of Ice, the third book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. In this episode, they discuss the fourth section of Book 4 Chapter 25.New intro written and performed by The Dark Composer and based on the original written and performed by Billy. Check out his channel:https://www.youtube.com/@thedarkcomposerSupport the showWe love hearing from you all! Please send comments and feedback to contact@horsefrogproductions.com.Social Links:Website: HorseFrogProductions.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/HorseFrogProdYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsefrogproductionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsefrogproductions/
We're thrilled to bring this experience closer to you by presenting a prayer read-along in Ashkenazic, Sephardic and Chassidic dialects, enhancing our personal connection to these sacred words. Ashkenazic read-along by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCHSephardic read-along by Rabbi Danny Masri of Congregation Beth Rambam in Houston, TexasChassidic read-along by R' Shloime Zionce of Chassidic Embassy in Houston, TexasThis Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June GoldbergThis episode (Ep. #37) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on September 9, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on September 10, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Prayer, #Tefillah, #Siddur, #Offerings, #MysticalPrayer, #AnaBekoach, Manifesting, #DivineBlessing, #Shefa, #Shema ★ Support this podcast ★
We're thrilled to bring this experience closer to you by presenting a prayer read-along in Ashkenazic, Sephardic and Chassidic dialects, enhancing our personal connection to these sacred words. Ashkenazic read-along by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCHSephardic read-along by Rabbi Danny Masri of Congregation Beth Rambam in Houston, TexasChassidic read-along by R' Shloime Zionce of Chassidic Embassy in Houston, TexasThis Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June GoldbergThis episode (Ep. #37) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on September 9, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on September 10, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Prayer, #Tefillah, #Siddur, #Offerings, #MysticalPrayer, #AnaBekoach, Manifesting, #DivineBlessing, #Shefa, #Shema ★ Support this podcast ★
Story Time with Mama V - Children entertainment and a welcomed break for the parents.
Well hello and welcome back to Story Time with Mama V. I'm so excited to read to you again. On this episode I'm reading The Adventures of Marie and LeeLee written by Lisa Cortez. In this book we meet two best friends: Marie and LeeLee. The girls meet through their older siblings and become besties. Their childhood adventures range from jumping in the lake to running in the snow to staying up late and "talking and laughing and talking and laughing and talking and laughing some more". Listen in to this beautiful story which also serves as a reminder that you are loved exactly as you are. Check out the physical book on AMAZON. Thank you for listening in! Please share this episode and let's get more young listeners tuned in to these amazing stories.I'll catch you next time on Story Time with Mama V.Bye for now, Victoria aka Mama VSupport the show
Welcome to Episode 242! It's great to know we have some risk takers among us! We dared readers of our monthly newsletter to sign up for the fourth quarter readalong prior to knowing what the book was and a handful of adventurous readers took us up on it. Thank you for trusting us, and listen to this episode to hear the announcement about the Q4 readalong book. Some of the recent reads we discuss are: GOODBYE WITHOUT LEAVING by Laurie Colwin THE IMPROBABLE VICTORIA WOODHULL by Eden Collinsworth THE WEDDING PEOPLE by Alison Espach HOTEL SILENCE by Auđur Ava Ólafsdóttir (translated by Brian Fitzgibbon) THE PECULIAR GIFT OF JULY by Ashley Ream “The Lady's Maid's Bell” and “The Eyes” from THE GHOST STORIES OF EDITH WHARTON “Luella Miller” from HORROR CLASSICS edited by Darryl Jones “The Wind in the Rose-Bush” by Mary Wilkins Freeman from THE PENGUIN BOOK OF GHOST STORIES edited by Michael Newton In Biblio Adventures, we recap the fun talk we had with Patrons at our monthly Reading Salon about books we've wanted to throw across the room. Some of us resisted the urge, some did not. Emily watched a conversation about REBECCA by Daphne du Maurier between Ali Velshi and Jennifer Egan. We took a ride down to Bridgeport for lunch and a visit to Kindred Thoughts Books. We also do a quick recap of our #BigBookSummer reads. We don't go into great detail since we've talked about the books in recent episodes. If you're interested, we did a more indepth recap on our YouTube channel. (www.youtube/BookCougars) Big thanks to all of our patrons and financial donors who help keep the podcast going, and to those who spread the word and stay in touch with us. We literally couldn't do this without you! Happy Listening and Happy Reading! https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2025/episode242
Send us a textBilly and Kamraun explore Memories of Ice, the third book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. In this episode, they discuss the third section of Book 4 Chapter 25.New intro written and performed by The Dark Composer and based on the original written and performed by Billy. Check out his channel:https://www.youtube.com/@thedarkcomposerSupport the showWe love hearing from you all! Please send comments and feedback to contact@horsefrogproductions.com.Social Links:Website: HorseFrogProductions.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/HorseFrogProdYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horsefrogproductionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsefrogproductions/
Welcome! ✏️ Today, listen to K read aloud Dora the Explorer Back to School by Molly Reisner ( ages 3 - 8 ). Every weekday, we will read aloud a new kids book.Dora the Explorer Back to School was illustrated by Kellee Riley. This book was published by Nickelodeon Publishing in 2015. Join us tomorrow to hear a new kids book read aloud by K!Thank you for tuning in to Storytime with K. In this space, we will read aloud your favorite kids books with new episodes posted Monday through Friday! Whether you use reading time to help build reading skills, learn English, or help your little ones fall asleep, this podcast has exactly what you need.Follow along on Instagram to see what book is next! You can find podcast versions of these stories on most podcast platforms, such as Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Overcast, and more! New episodes posted daily Monday - Friday!VIDEO OPTION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE - Learn to read, learn English, or simply enjoy the illustrations in the book!*This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only*#readaloud #kidsbooksreadaloud #storytimewithk
On today's episode of The Literary Life Podcast, Angelina and Thomas are joined by Atlee Northmore to discuss film adaptations of Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence. After sharing their commonplace quotes, Atlee begins outlining the history of screen adaptations of Edith Wharton's novels, some of which were made during her own lifetime. Angelina and Thomas talk about their high standards for movie adaptations of books and how Scorsese's film surpassed their expectations. Together they discuss Scorsese's inspiration for this film, the painstaking detail of each scene in the film, how the editing enhanced the audience's understanding of the characters' emotions, and so much more! Also, Atlee's list of Scorsese's influences for making The Age of Innocence can be found here. Tune in again next week to learn more about what we mean when we talk about “the literary tradition”! For full show notes, including links to everything mentioned today, please visit our website at https://theliterary.life/292.
This week on The Literary Life Podcast we wrap up the book discussion portion of our series on Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence. Today, Angelina and Thomas begin with chapter 22, going through the significant scenes all the way to the end of the book. They talk about the ways in which this book is an elegy, as well as the continued glimpses of “the family” as the main character. They also discuss the ways in which May shows herself to be more cunning that she pretends in contrast to Ellen's lack of pretense. Other topics of discussion are America's relationship with foreign influence, Archer's desire to live in an illusion, and the recurring theme of “Faust.” They conclude with some thoughts on this book as a parable of American culture. Join us next week for an episode on the film adaptation of this book with our film guru, Atlee Northmore. Visit the HouseofHumaneLetters.com to sign up for all the upcoming and past mini-classes and webinars, especially “The Viking World” taught by Dr. Michael Drout. To view the full show notes for this week's episode, please visit https://theliterary.life/291.
Welcome to The Literary Life Podcast and our series covering The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. Angelina and Thomas open with their commonplace quotes, then begin discussing the events and characters of this section of the book. Some of the ideas they build on this week are the challenges to social conventions, the many references to the goddess Diana and May's “boyishness”, examples of the pretense of society, and the language of flowers. In addition, Thomas shares his feelings about the character of Newland Archer, and Angelina points out the recurring themes of love triangles throughout these chapters. Join us next week when we finish up the last chapters of this book, then come back after that for an episode on the film adaptation of this book with our film guru, Atlee Northmore. Visit the HouseofHumaneLetters.com to sign up for all the upcoming and past mini-classes and webinars taught by Angelina, Thomas, and their colleagues! Be sure to visit https://theliterary.life/290 to view the full show notes for this episode, complete with quotes, book lists, and today's poem.
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