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The Complete Poems of Anne Sexton Sep 01, 2020

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Join Sara, Lis, and Erin for a lively discussion of witches, girdles, and Taylor Swift as we break down what Anne Sexton means to us. Come for the snacks, stay for the jazzy poetry readings!

Complete Novels of Dawn Powell Aug 18, 2020

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Erin, Lis, and Sara discover and enjoy the biting satire and wit of Dawn Powell through "A Time to be Born" --one of the novels is her complete collection. The self-aware spotlight on New York Society in 1941 also helped us discuss and reflect on our own life and times.

The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care Aug 04, 2020

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Join us for a very special episode as we interview our moms(!) about what it was like to raise us (hint - we were all perfect) and how Dr. Spock’s seminal book, Baby and Child Care, got them through some of the tough parenting questions that every parent faces. Listen and learn about the influence Dr. Spock had on generations and history. Whether or not you have kids, this is an episode that everyone can relate to and enjoy!

The Comedy of Errors Jul 21, 2020

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Join Sara, Erin, and Lis as they brush up their Shakespeare! We dive into The Comedy of Errors and along the way, learn all about "Yes, And," Lis' love for Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, and the best way to freeze popsicles.

The Collected Stories of Eudora Welty Jul 07, 2020

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Sara, Lis, and Erin examine the voices and perspectives in four of Eudora Welty's short stories. Each story brought a chance to learn, laugh, or air some personal grievances.

The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats Jun 23, 2020

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Erin, Lis and Sara beef up their poetic prowess by analyzing some of the collected works of W.B. Yeats. Think you know what The Second Coming is all about? (Shh! Neither do we.)

Collected Poems of T.S. Eliot: 1909-1962 Jun 09, 2020

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In which we wax poetic on things both silly and serious. Come for the deconstruction of the hipster via J. Alfred Prufrock and stay for the Naming of Cats and diet root beer and string cheese.

The Code of the Woosters May 26, 2020

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Erin, Lis, and Sara are delighted and thoroughly entertained by PG Wodehouse's perfect nonsense of a novel: The Code the Woosters. You may have to "ask Jeeves" to get all of the references, but you will be laughing out loud while you do.

Cloud Atlas May 12, 2020

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Erin, Lis, and Sara take on the ambitious task of connecting the characters and themes in David Mitchell's ambitious novel, Cloud Atlas. This episode may blow your mind.

A Clockwork Orange Apr 28, 2020

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Erin, Lis, and Sara will not be forcing you to listen to us discuss this shocking and violent novel by Anthony Burgess. We are sure you will choose to listen with your own free will.

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