Welcome back to the Brook and Happy 2022! My first episode back from holiday break is the fourth in my Encyclopedia Brooktanica series! This week, I cover Lucille Ball’s involvement in “Star Trek”, the life of James Joyce, Ernest J. Gaines, Susan Sontag, and many others, and the origin of “National Geographic” magazine! I have also included a promo for you for Nikoli’s Kitchen, a truly inspiring podcast that I would love for you to check out. Thank you so much, and Happy Reading!

Promo: Nikoli’s Kitchen

Intro music: Sean Faust
Outro music: Victoria Timpanaro