Spine Crackers

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Spine Crackers is an in-depth literary analysis podcast where we discuss a different book every other week, with some jokes and goofs tossed in for good measure. Follow us on instagram, twitter, faceb... more

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The podcast currently has 97 episodes available.

Spine Crackers episodes:

April 06, 2025 Lauren Groff - Matrix
In this episode, the Spine Crackers read American author Lauren Groff's 2021 historical novel of belief, sex, class, gender, mysticism and more, Matrix. Full episode available on Patreon as always!
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1h 22min
February 23, 2025 Percival Everett - Telephone
In this episode the Spine Crackers discuss Percival Everett's 2020 novel of grief, loss, human connection, and agency in the face of a seemingly random and uncaring universe, Telephone. Full episode on Patreon as always!
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1h 27min
February 10, 2025 The (Belated) Spine Crackers 2024 Year-In-Review Awards Spectacular
The Spine Crackers review our 2024 in books, take questions from our Patrons, and reflect on what was and what is to come. Full episode for everyone this time, but check out our Patreon. See you guys again soon!
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3h 8min
December 31, 2024 Robert M. Coates - The Eater of Darkness
In this episode, the Spine Crackers discuss American author and critic Robert M. Coates' 1926 experimental, pseudo-Dada, proto-sci-fi, heist(?) novel The Eater of Darkness! Full episode on Patreon as always!
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1h 9min
November 12, 2024 Susan Choi - Trust Exercise
In this episode, the Spine Crackers discuss Susan Choi's 2019 National Book Award winning novel of trauma, memory, and the nature of storytelling, Trust Exercise!
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1h 17min
September 26, 2024 Italo Calvino - The Baron in the Trees
In this episode, the Spine Crackers discuss postmodern master Italo Calvino's 1957 historical-fantasy-bildungsroman-fable-novel The Baron in the Trees.
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1h 22min
August 31, 2024 William Golding - The Paper Men
In this episode, the Spine Crackers discuss English author William Golding's (of Lord of the Flies high school fame) first post-Nobel Prize novel of art, fame, and obsession The Paper Men (1984). Full episode on Patreon!
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1h 11min
July 24, 2024 Gerald Murnane - The Plains
In this episode, the Spine Crackers discuss Australian master Gerald Murnane's 1982 breakout novel of place, country, and the nature of representation The Plains! Full episode on the Spine Crackers Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spinecrackers
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1h 15min
May 15, 2024 Djuna Barnes - Nightwood
In this episode the Spine Crackers discuss Djuna Barnes' pioneering 1936 novel of queer modernism, identity, and history, Nightwood. Full episode available at https://www.patreon.com/spinecrackers
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1h 18min
March 15, 2024 Bernard Malamud - The Natural (feat. Nate of Books You Haven't Read)
In this episode, the Spine Crackers are joined by friend of the show Nate, who is the proprietor of the excellent Books You Haven't Read Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@BooksYouHaventRead) to discuss American author Bernard Malamud's 1952 debut novel The Natural.
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1h 34min

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How many episodes does Spine Crackers have?

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