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February 14, 2021 Episode 37 "The Count of Monte Cristo Part 3"
We wrap up our discussion on The Count of Monte Cristo by wondering if this book influenced Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Also, would we want to be friends with the Count? Finally, we discuss the 2002 adaptation. Bad, Guy Pearce! And of course, Matt casts a muppet version of this story.
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1 hr 1 min
February 08, 2021 Episode 36 "Winter Seasonal and The Liar's Dictionary"
This week Peter recommends The Liar's Dictionary, a funny, charming, and well-done debut novel by Eley Williams. Then we nominate and discuss our winter seasonal book club choices. Enjoy!
Books Mentioned:
The Liar’s Dictionary by Eley Williams
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
The Power Broker by Robert Caro
Harlot’s Ghosts by Norman Mailer
These Truths by Jill Lepore
Dune by Frank Herbert *Winter Selection*
U.S.A Trilogy by John Dos Passos
54 min
January 30, 2021 Episode 35 "The Count of Monte Cristo Part: 2"
We couldn't do just one episode on this amazing book, so this time we delve into the revenge aspects of the novel and how Dumas handles the fates of Valentine, Albert, and Eugenie. Look for Part 3 soon when we discuss the movie adaptation!
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58 min
January 23, 2021 Episode 34 "January Book Haul"
This week we’re talking book hauls, book projects, and book exchanges! Mixed in with some humorous emails and the Beorn diet discussion.
Enjoy!
Books mentioned:
Marrow and Bone by Walter Kempowski
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust
Within a Budding Grove by Marcel Proust
Between the Woods and the Water by Patrick Leigh Fermor
The Twenty Days of Turin by Giorgio De Maria
Any Human Heart by William Boyd
The Infatuations by Javier Marias
Tin Man by Sarah Winman
The Door by Magda Szabo
Jewelweed by David Rhodes
Julian by Gore Vidal
Burr by Gore Vidal
Masters of Atlantis by Charles Portis

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1 hr 9 min
January 17, 2021 Episode 33 "The Count of Monte Cristo Part:1"
This week we're talking about the first part of our fall book club selection, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. We delve into the story and discuss major themes. We wonder why this book isn't considered literary fiction and just a revenge novel. We both really liked this book and highly recommend you read it! *Some spoilers discussed*
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1 hr 8 min
January 11, 2021 Episode 32 "The Hobbit"
On this episode we talk about the J.R.R. Tolkien classic, The Hobbit. We discuss different allegorical meanings, favorite set pieces, and why the film's failed to capture the magic of the book. Also discussed, what if the Beatles had made a Lord of the Rings movie? Is Beorn's diet of bread, honey, and cream viable?
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58 min
January 03, 2021 Episode 31 "January Book Club Nominations"
This week we start by discussing some miscellaneous book topics and our Christmas books. Lastly, we nominate and select our January book! Enjoy!
Books nominated:
Appointment in Samarra by John O’Hara
I, Claudius by Robert Graves
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Mediated: How the Media Shapes Your World and the Way You Live in It by Thomas de Zengotita
Right Ho, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse
Consider the Lobster by David Foster Wallace

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57 min
December 25, 2020 Episode 30 "A Christmas Carol"
To celebrate the holiday season, we read the classic Dickens' tale A Christmas Carol. So pour yourself your favorite seasonal beverage and enjoy as we discuss this classic Christmas story.
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46 min
December 25, 2020 Episode 29 "Home Alone"
Yes, we're talking about a movie! We're in the holiday spirit, so we decide to delve into the holiday movie classics, Home Alone and Home Alone 2. Join us as we discuss the brilliance of these movies and Matt tells us if he's a Buzz. But first Matt gives Peter his book report of a romance story he read. Enjoy!
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57 min
December 22, 2020Episode 28 "2021 TBR and Resolutions"
On this episode, we discuss our 2021 TBR, following some prompts and resolutions. We discuss a lot of books and set some lofty goals for ourselves.
What book have you been meaning to read for the longest time? Why haven’t you read thus far? Are you gonna read it in 2021?

Pick one genre you don’t read often and set a goal to read more books in that genre. What are some books in that genre that you want to read?

You’ve read a lot of this author but you have a few more books to become a completionist. Pick an author and set the goal to read the rest of their works. What is the author and what are the books?

Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Mystery are known for their fantastic series’, find a series that is new to you and commit to reading at least three books in the series. What is the series and what are the books?

Minding the gap. We all have notable gaps in our reading, identify 3 classics that you will read in the new year.

Paving the way- Like how it's probably best to read The Odyssey before tackling Ulysses, is there a work or area that you need to bone up on before tackling a book that's on your tbr?

Is there a book/ author you are going to try and get your significant other to finally read this next year?

Any half finished or abandoned books you want to come back around and actually finish this year?
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1 hr 7 min