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Today Chelsey and Sara are chatting about Homer's The Odyssey. Sara reveals her nerdy middle school obsession, Chelsey has strong opinions on defining "the classics," and we have a LOT of fun discussing the complicated character of Odysseus. You don't need to have any knowledge of mythology or The Odyssey in order to enjoy this episode.
Our discussion includes:
Plus, as always, we're recommending six contemporary books to pair with our classic, including a business book and a book in translation.
Show Notes:
Edith Hamilton's Mythology
"Siren Song" by Margaret Atwood
" Penelope" by Carol Ann Duffy
The World's Wife by Carol Ann Duffy
Madeline Miller: Circe and The Song of Achilles
Gareth Hinds graphic novel The Odyssey
Bull by David Elliot
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Pairings spoilers below!
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Chelsey's Pairings:
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneger [39:05]
The Martian by Andy Weir [44:36]
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown [51:35]
Sara's Pairings:
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood [35:40]
The Songs of the Kings by Barry Unsworth [41:15]
Signs Preceding the End of the World by Yuri Herrera [47:05]
Pick of the Week:
Chelsey: A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow recommended by Bezi @beingabookwyrm
Sara: Rick Riordan Presents
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Today Chelsey and Sara are chatting about Homer's The Odyssey. Sara reveals her nerdy middle school obsession, Chelsey has strong opinions on defining "the classics," and we have a LOT of fun discussing the complicated character of Odysseus. You don't need to have any knowledge of mythology or The Odyssey in order to enjoy this episode.
Our discussion includes:
Plus, as always, we're recommending six contemporary books to pair with our classic, including a business book and a book in translation.
Show Notes:
Edith Hamilton's Mythology
"Siren Song" by Margaret Atwood
" Penelope" by Carol Ann Duffy
The World's Wife by Carol Ann Duffy
Madeline Miller: Circe and The Song of Achilles
Gareth Hinds graphic novel The Odyssey
Bull by David Elliot
.
Pairings spoilers below!
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Chelsey's Pairings:
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneger [39:05]
The Martian by Andy Weir [44:36]
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown [51:35]
Sara's Pairings:
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood [35:40]
The Songs of the Kings by Barry Unsworth [41:15]
Signs Preceding the End of the World by Yuri Herrera [47:05]
Pick of the Week:
Chelsey: A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow recommended by Bezi @beingabookwyrm
Sara: Rick Riordan Presents

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