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The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka May 09, 2024

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"As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect.." The most kafkaesque book we've ever read is about isolation, capitalism, and the meaning of family - we think.

The book: The Metamorphosis

The author: Franz Kafka

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A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry May 02, 2024

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One family's matriarch does all she can to honor her late husband's memory, save her son from despair, and support the dreams of her daughter — Is there hope for them, a family who the world is against, a family who already feels death inside the walls of their dwelling?

The play: A Raisin in the Sun

The playwright: Lorraine Hansberry

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Sources for theme discussion: The Lasting Effects of Covenants and Red-Lining

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No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy Apr 25, 2024

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What would you give for 2.4M dollars? Would you give up everything, and if so, in what order would you choose to abandon your life and everyone in it? One man must quickly decide his answer. What he chooses and what happens next is a story that uncovers the not-so-secret depravity of an entire country.

The book: No Country for Old Men

The author: Cormac McCarthy

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ReLIT: Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell Apr 18, 2024

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This episode was first published on April 14, 2022, and it's still one of our favorites. We return next week with a new episode covering No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. Enjoy!

America's Most Wanted was a television show launched by a man who knew what it meant to lose a child forever, in the blink of an eye, to the hands of a monster. He took his pain and helped others find their missing children before it was too late. Today, we discuss how that man, Jon Walsh, lost his son and what we all can do to be a little safer in these streets. Then, on to our book...

On the tenth anniversary of her youngest daughter's disappearance, one woman must choose to let go of her pain and reopen herself to life and love. After meeting a charming writer, who reminds her of her ex-husband, she begins a path that takes her somewhere she never imagined — to the truth about her daughter's disappearance a decade earlier.

The woman's name? Laurel Mack.

The book? Then She Was Gone: A Novel by Lisa Jewell

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Small Things like These by Claire Keegan Apr 11, 2024

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Not all heroes wear capes or have long epic trilogies written about them. Some live quiet lives, doing what they can to protect the most vulnerable. In a small Irish town, one man must choose if he'll become a hero or remain a silent enabler of a horrific system perpetrated by the church of his community.

The book: Small Things Like These

The author: Claire Keegan

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The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead Apr 04, 2024

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An enslaved woman on a cotton plantation is considered an outcast by her fellow Africans, and as she comes into womanhood, her problems increase. What will she decide when a new enslaved man, Caesar, invites her to escape?

The book: The Underground Railroad

The author: Colson Whitehead

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ReLIT: The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi Mar 28, 2024

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Alexis and Kari are on a well-deserved break this week, so we'd like to share one of their favorite past episodes with you, The LITeratti.

This week's theme, How to Survive a Crisis, is inspired by an amazing non-fic graphic novel, now turned into a film!

One girl, the beloved only child of progressive parents, is sent to school in Austria. This is the story of her childhood, growing up in a time of war and revolution. Her parents hope that she'll escape what they see as Iran's oppressive regime. Together, she and her country must decide who they're supposed to be and who they actually are.

The girl's name — Marjane Satrapi.

The book — Persepolis.

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The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica Nabongo Mar 21, 2024

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Why do you travel? Is relaxation your strongest motivation, or is it a desire to fill your IG feed with enviable photos? Do you look for comfort when abroad? Or do you hunger to taste the culture of others? Would you like to be treated like royalty? Or do you humbly present yourself as a guest in the home of another? One woman shares with us her travel philosophy as she strives to become the first Black woman to visit every country in the world.

The woman: Jessica Nabongo

The book: The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World

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Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry Mar 14, 2024

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When should you give your kids cell phones, and what's the best way to teach a child about technology? We discover the answer in this episode's theme of the week, but first — It is a riveting story of a company that toppled global giants before succumbing to the ruthlessly competitive forces of Silicon Valley.

The book: Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry

The authors: Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff

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The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne Mar 07, 2024

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Do you have what it takes to endure in the wilderness if lost? Chances are you have everything you need to survive in your backpack. In this week's themed discussion, we'll explain how to use your tools to live another day if lost. Share this episode with your hike-loving friend. Then, it's on to our book.

Helena has a loving husband and two beautiful daughters, but there is a deadly secret she's never told them. It is the mystery of her past, who she is and where she's from. When Helena's father escapes prison and grabs national news attention, she is forced to expose herself and her family to the truth of her identity: The Marsh King's Daughter.

The book: The Marsh King's Daughter

The author: Karen Dionne

From our theme of the week -

What to do if you get lost hiking:

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/may/31/wilderness-survival-outdoor-gear-life-saving-tips-hiking-camping https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/wilderness-how-to-survive-wellness/index.html https://emd.wv.gov/About/News/Pages/10-Essential-Tips-for-Wilderness-Survival.aspx

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