Reading with Rory

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Beloved Jun 04, 2019

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Erin, Lis, and Sara analyze and discuss many of the themes that make Toni Morrison's award winning Beloved a worthy addition to literary canon. Learn why reading this book changed and challenged us.

The Bell Jar May 21, 2019

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Erin, Lis, and Sara pull out their psychoanalysis armchairs to discuss their reactions to Sylvia Plath's only published novel. Join us for some pondering and self inventory as we explore the picture of mental health painted by this monumental work.

Bel Canto May 07, 2019

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It is unanimous! Erin, Lis, and Sara all loved Ann Patchett's Bel Canto. We do not spend the whole episode raving about all the reasons this book is so amazing. We also get to learn a lot more about opera from Ashley Wright, a vocal performance student and opera diva.

Bambi: A Life in the Woods Apr 23, 2019

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If you thought Lis didn’t like talking animal books during our discussion about Babe, just wait until you hear her take on Bambi. Today the Reading with Rory crew discuss their feelings about this this classic tale by Felix Salten, it’s surprising history, and the traumatic experience of watching Disney’s artistically stunning masterpiece.

Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress Apr 09, 2019

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Join Erin, Lis, and Sara as they share how reading Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie opened their eyes to the encompassing power of literature and the funny and sad details of Chinese Cultural Revolution.

Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women Mar 26, 2019

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Erin, Lis, and Sara share their thoughts, experiences, and evolving definitions on feminism as they discuss Susan Faludi's Backlash. From dresses with pockets to economic equality and empowerment, we have a lot to talk about.

Babe the Gallant Pig Mar 12, 2019

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Erin, Lis and Sara dive into the first “B” book on our list with the classic children’s story, Babe. Join us as we talk about singing mice, dancing farmers, and the adorable story of a pig who just wanted to be a sheep dog.

Ep. 16: The Awakening Feb 26, 2019

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Sara, Lis, and Erin explore the complicated implications of Kate Chopin's crowning achievement, The Awakening. Join us for heated discussions of feminism and interpretive dance as we try to work out what it means to be a woman authentic to herself.

Ep. 15: Autobiography of a Face Feb 12, 2019

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Erin, Lis and Sara take a deep dive into the complicated world of identity and personal awareness as they discuss this week’s episode on Autobiography of a Face, the moving memoir by Lucy Grealy.

Ep 14: Atonement Jan 29, 2019

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Ian McEwan once asked what readers expect from novels--truth or satisfaction? Erin, Lis and Sara try to get to the bottom of this question as they discuss his modern "masterpiece" Atonement.

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