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Clifford the Big Red Dog Apr 14, 2020

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Erin, Lis, and Sara are not the target audience for Clifford the Big Red Dog--Norman Bridwell's iconic children's book. Fortunately we brought in some perfect guests to help us make sense of why Clifford is so big. Thanks to Ben, Cameron, Jane, Henry, and Piper for joining our conversation.

Cinderella Mar 31, 2020

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Erin, Lis and Sara dive into the history and folklore behind the classic fairytale Cinderella. Is it the love story we’ve always cherished as young girls or really just a story about class and money? You decide after listening to today’s episode.

Christine Mar 17, 2020

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The gals are joined by Erin's automotively-inclined brother Rob to discuss Stephen King's tale of the vengeful Christine. We talk all things cars and mostly do not embarrass ourselves.

The Children's Hour Mar 04, 2020

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Lillian Hellman's "The Children's Hour" may have been a "beautifully rendered bummer" to read, but it was an interesting play to discuss and dissect. Join Sara, Lis, and Erin as we explore lies, vengeful students, and perceptions of single women.

Charlotte's Web Feb 18, 2020

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Erin, Lis and Sara debate whether or not the character of Charlotte actually makes spiders any less scary as they step back in time to appreciate the nostalgic Americana of E.B. White’s beloved children’s classic. Sara harbors secret affections for Templeton, Erin compares Wilbur to Babe, and Lis sets aside her disdain for talking animal--sort of.

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Jan 21, 2020

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Sara, Erin, and Lis laugh their way through the story and discussion of Mark Twain's witty short story, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." We also loved celebrating the magic and art of storytelling. Bonus treat: dramatic readings.

The Catcher in the Rye Jan 07, 2020

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Join Erin, Lis and Sara as they enter the adolescent turmoil of Holden Caulfield to discuss the cultural footprint of J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye.

A Christmas Carol Dec 17, 2019

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Erin, Lis, and Sara sing high praises for the Christmas traditional favorite-- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Which ghost had the most impact? Which adaptation do we cherish the most? Why do people like fruitcake? Listen to find answers to these vital questions.

Catch-22 Dec 03, 2019

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"A problematic situation for which the only solution is denied by a circumstance inherent in the problem or by a rule." So says the dictionary regarding a catch-22. Erin, Lis, and Sara explore the origins of this conundrum in their discussion of Joseph Heller's 1961 classic, "Catch-22."

Carrie Nov 19, 2019

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Erin, Lis, and Sara may not have fully seen eye to eye on Stephen King's cult classic Carrie, but we can agree on some of the timeless topics of isolation, school bullies, revenge, and of course, the power of becoming a woman.

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