A Novel Podcast
Our group discusses books and novels from all different genres. Focusing on one book per episode, we discuss its place in the world of literature from story to characters, symbolism and themes. We include titles from the very newest best sellers, timeless classics and some you've never heard of. Stretch your exposure to different styles, historical, to horror, comedy, science fiction and beyond. - Follow us on Twitter @anovelpodcast -
Episodes
December 7, 2019 • 9 mins
I realize that it's been over a year since we published an episode. I won't go into the whole story about why, but suffice to say I'm really sorry. We'd like to produce more episodes, but at this time it won't be happening. Thanks for listening, and please reach out!
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September 1, 2018 • 26 mins
In today's episode, we explore the stigma of self help, and the difference between self help and personal development. We tackle this subject by reading The Myth of Multitasking, by Dave Crenshaw, and consider what it means to be multi-tasking, and whether it is a positive thing or not.
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August 1, 2018 • 65 mins
In this episode we're discussing two non fiction books in the astrophysics genre, Fabric of the Cosmos, by Brian Green, and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Written in 2004 and 2017 respectively, these popular science books showcase the work that has been done in the field of physics over the last 2,000 years, and are a great way to get up to speed with the science in general.
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July 1, 2018 • 64 mins
Today we’re discussing Dracula, an 1897 Gothic horror novel was the work that introduced the world to the infamous Count Dracula. Written by Irish author Bram Stoker, it tells the story of the nefarious vampire count from Transylvania as he attempts to migrate from his remote home in the Carpathian Mountains, to a more populous City of London.
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June 1, 2018 • 2 mins
Today we regret to inform you that we won't have an episode in June, however, we'll quickly discuss our summer plans, and list out a few of our upcoming episodes. Let's Go Caps!
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May 1, 2018 • 33 mins
Today we're taking a quick look at the recent movie adaptation of Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, which was the novel we discussed in Episode 20 of A Novel podcast.
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April 1, 2018 • 66 mins
In today's episode we’re discussing Little Women, an 1868 novel by American author Louisa May Alcott. The book tells the story of the March Family, Father and Mother Margaret and Robert, and their four daughters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. The story focuses on the lives of these four sisters, the interactions they have with each other, and as well as the lives they each live on their own, focusing on each sister in turn, and g...
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March 1, 2018 • 77 mins
In today's episode we are discussing Ready Player One, a 2011 science fiction novel, and the debut novel of American author Ernest Cline. This novel tells the story of Wade Watts, a young man in a bleak future, who lives most of his life in a virtual reality called ‘The Oasis.’ Wade, along with millions of other Oasis users are hunting an elusive treasure left by the creators of the Oasis, following clues that glorify the ...
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February 1, 2018 • 31 mins
Today we are discussing two books, and their movie adaptations. The Road, by Comrac McCarthy & The Prestige, by Christopher Priest. Both books have note worthy film adaptations, and both are worth reading in their own right. The Road is a 2006 post apocalyptic tale of a father and son trying to survive in a harsh world, and 1995's the Prestige chronicles the feud between rival magicians in 1800's England. In this episo...
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January 1, 2018 • 5 mins
Today we’re discussing It, by Stephen King. Published in 1986, this horror novel by American author Stephen King, his 18th novel written under his own name, tells of a malevolent force living under the city of Derry Maine, controlling, and feeding on it’s citizen. In the novel we follow seven kids as they encounter this horrific being, and attempt to stop it from harming anyone else.
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December 1, 2017 • 63 mins
Today we are discussing The Martian, a 2011 hard science fiction novel written by Andy Weir. Weirs debut novel follows the story of American astronaut Mark Watney, as he becomes stranded alone on Mars in the year 2035 and must improvise in order to survive. A film adaptation by the same name, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon, was released in October 2015.
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November 1, 2017 • 63 mins
Today we discuss 1Q84, a dystopian novel written by Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, first published in three volumes in Japan in 2009–10, and released in the US and UK two years later. It tells the story two characters who know each other, but haven’t been in contact since childhood. Masami Aomame and Tengo Kawana attempt to reunite with one another, in a world that becomes increasingly surreal and supernatural.
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October 1, 2017 • 53 mins
Today we’re discussing “Flowers in the Attic” by V. C. Andrews. Written in 1979, it is the first book in the Dollanganger Series, told from the point of view of Cathy Dollanganger. The book has seen much popularity, having been twice adapted into films in 1987 and 2014,and selling over forty million copies world-wide.
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September 1, 2017 • 65 mins
In Today's episode we discuss two books by Mary Roach; Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife (2005),and 2010’s Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. In these books Mary Roach approaches the topics at hand in a humorous and educational manner, and isn’t afraid to tackle the gory details.
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August 1, 2017 • 74 mins
In today's episode we're discussing 'The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America' by Erik Larson. This non-fiction book tells the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair (Colombian Exposition,) and focuses much of the story on the notorious serial killer, H.H. Holmes. Written in a novelistic style, it's a fascinating read, which has recently been considered for a movie adaptation...
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July 1, 2017 • 37 mins
Today we're discussing three different novels with a similar theme. 'The Ritual' a 2011 British novel by Adam Nevill. 'The Ruins,' a 2006 novel by American author Scott Smith, and 'The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon', a 1999 novel by american author Stephen King. These novels all deal with the theme of being stranded in the wilderness, and how to survive, but they all also incorporate some kind of supernatural malevolence. Putt...
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May 1, 2017 • 67 mins
In today's episode we’re talking about Dune, by Frank Herbert. Published in a 1965, this epic science fiction novel was originally released as two separate serials in Analog magazine. Having sold over 12 million copies this book is the worlds best selling Science Fiction novel. We discuss in depth the world Herbert has created and it's the intricate plot of plans within plans. We try to break apart how character driven the...
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March 31, 2017 • 10 mins
Today we discuss Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card. Published in 1985, Ender's Game is the most recognizable of the Novels from Card's futuristic Universe pitting Earth and Humans against the Formic, seemingly hostile and advanced alien race of insectoids. Ender's Game tells the story of Young Andrew (Ender) Wiggin, who is chosen to join the military school to train for the next conflict with the Formic, and the ensuing st...
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March 1, 2017 • 1 min
In today's episode we’re discussing two novels by Agatha Christie. Born in 1890, Christie was an English crime novelist and playwright. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling novelist of all time, with her 78 mystery novels having sold roughly 2 billion copies. The novels we dive into are 'Murder on the Orient Express' published 1934, and 'Mrs. McGinty's Dead', published in 1952, and both are stories of ...
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February 15, 2017 • 63 mins
In this episode, we conclude our discussion of The High King by Lloyd Alexander, and also discuss The Foundling, a series of short stories expanding the Prydain Universe. Originally published in 1968, The High king was the 1969 Newbery Medal winner for excellence in American children's literature. 'The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain' was published 4 years later. These books gave our group so much to talk about, that ...
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