The Bookening

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In part 3 of their discussion regarding one Jane Austen's Persuasion, our heroes discuss Jane Austen's Persuasion. They say many things about it. All of them wise.

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Our heroes continue to discuss Persuasion. Is it the most romantic of Austen's novels? The most mature or the least? Was Anne right to turn down Wentworth?

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In which Brandon provides some much-needed context on Jane Austen's Persuasion. And Jane Austen herself. And we discuss Jane's nephew's memoir of her. It's fun. And educational.

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Our heroes get practical as they discuss how to read. Should you underline? If so, pen or pencil? Audiobooks--yes or no? Is skimming okay? Etc. Etc.

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Today, by special request of a person they love very much, our heroes are talking about how to read. How should you approach a book and why? Part 1 of 2.

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In his Wikipedia page, Leonardo DiCaprio is wearing one of those newsboy hats. He also stars in The Great Gatsby. Our heroes review this film. They are grumpy.

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Was Gatsby a real figure or a cipher? Was Daisy a good woman or lost? Why can't any of our heroes remember the novel? Is that a feature or a bug?

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Nathan has some happy news, and Brandon has some good context on The Great Gatsby.

Our heroes review the year they just had and announce the booklist for 2019.

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