The Literary Report

DISCLAIMER:

I have marked this episode as “explicit” due to the nature of the content. While I don’t graphically discuss anything explicit, I do talk about the nature of banned books, many of which are claimed to be “sexually explicit”. I also discuss the topic of sex education. Again - I will not be explicitly speaking about anything. It’s just the aforementioned topics that are mentioned.

To maintain clarity with the platforms I distribute to, I need to ensure any topics that can be construed as “explicit” are clearly titled - thus the use of the “explicit” E you will see by the title of this episode.

https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/banned-books-qa

This novel is my Roman Empire. We get to talk about the JFK conspiracy theories AND talk about one of my very favorite books of all time. Like ever.

Links:

https://stephenking.com/works/novel/fairy-tale.html

https://stephenking.com/other/112263/112263.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_assassination_conspiracy_theories

This novel is my Roman Empire. We get to talk about the JFK conspiracy theories AND talk about one of my very favorite books of all time. Like ever.

Links:

https://stephenking.com/works/novel/fairy-tale.html

https://stephenking.com/other/112263/112263.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_assassination_conspiracy_theories

Let's talk about the trilogy that defined my early teenage years!

Links:

https://www.suzannecollinsbooks.com/

https://bannedbooks.library.cmu.edu/

https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks

Head to @theliteraryreportpodcast on Instagram for the photos I mention in this episode and for more content, giveaways, other info, and more!

For every Book Report episode, there will be a shorter, bite-sized version to give you a similar, but less time-consuming view into the book!

Babel by R. F. Kuang was my favorite read of 2023 and this episode explains why.

Welcome to the first Book Report episode! Head over to episode 4 to experience the shorter version of today's show. We discuss the magic system of this book, a brief explanation of the plot of the book, and my thoughts and review of the INCREDIBLE R. F. Kuang (in my opinion, one of the most educated, accomplished, and brilliant Gen-Z/Millennial authors I've read to date - she has all my respect).

I am always looking for feedback! You can feel free to rate and review me wherever you're listening, shoot me a DM, or even email at [email protected].

THANK YOU!

Links:

R. F. Kuang's website: https://rfkuang.com/

Join me as we discuss our favorite books (and poetry... and letters...) that are integral parts of our favorite Friends episodes!