In this episode, I review the two books that I read for the month of April - SPOILERS!

Shakespeare in a Divided America by James Shapiro and Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia.

April Book count: 2 books and 544 pages.

2021 Total Book count:  10 books, 2683 pages

*Link mentioned: Gabriela Garcia NPR Interview

In this episode, I review the two books that I read for the month of March - SPOILERS!

Kiyo’s Story by Kiyo Sato and Everything I Never Told You by Celest Ng

March Book count: 2 books and 632 pages.

2021 Total Book count:  8 books, 2139 pages

In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of February - SPOILERS!

The Complete Short Stories Volume 2 1954-1988 by Roald Dahl, Five Little Indians by Michelle Good, and Fated for Felony by Victoria Laurie

February Book count: 3 books and 1380 pages.

2021 Total Book count:  6 books, 1507 pages

In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of January - SPOILERS!

I'll be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli, and Murder on Trinity Place by Victoria Thompson

Special thank you to D.O. who gifted me with The Night Portrait. 

Book count so far: 3 books, 1127 pages

The ending of the novel - In this final episode for this novel, I discuss the really big ideas presented in the ending of the novel. The whole thing is a spoiler, so if you want to read the ending on your own, make sure you do so before listening to this podcast. We discuss the tragic ending and what messages Huxley was giving through Mustapha Mond and John the Savage. 

I hope it gives you some insight into the tragic ending.  

Special Guests: Mr. A

Allusions to Shakespeare that develops John the Savage character. - This episode is a doozy, and it's long. But I promise you'll find insight in it. In this episode, several Shakespeare plays and their themes are introduced, then connected to the novel; specifically, John the savage's character development. 

I hope you enjoy this one with some friendly voices and you gain some insight into John the Savage's character.

Special Guests: Ms. P, Ms. A, Mr. P, Ms. S, Ms. T, Mr. W, Ms. B, Ms. C, Ms. P 

Compare and Contrast the two worlds as created by Huxley - This is another solo episode where I chat about the similarities and differences between the World State and the Savage Reservation. What are the pros and cons in living in each of these places? Which would you choose if you were given a choice to exist?

I hope this episode cleared up a few things about the two places and have given you some things to think about as you continue your journey through this novel.